The Cub Hub

Cub Nation,

Can you believe that October is here already, and somehow we are already approaching the end of our first nine weeks? The start of this school year has flown by, and I am incredibly proud of the way our Cubs have settled in and continued to help Clark be such a great place to learn and belong.

October has a lot to look forward to! We will join our Grand Oaks feeder community in celebrating Homecoming, enjoy a well-earned four-day weekend, and wrap up the first nine weeks grading period. Later in the month, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, welcome students and families to the Clark Book Fair, and Family Fun Night just to name a few of the exciting things ahead!

As we close out our first grading period, this is also a great time for our Cubs to reflect on their progress, celebrate their successes, and set goals for what comes next. We have accomplished a lot in a short amount of time, but there is still so much ahead of us.

Here’s to another great month of learning, growing, celebrating, and making memories together.

Check out the newsletter below for some of the important information to you prepare for the school year ahead. Please let us know, what we can do to support you and your student throughout this school year.

I want to encourage you to keep up with all the amazing things happening at Clark, including the following:

• The Cub Hub - The Cub Hub is our campus newsletters that will be issued twice per month to families.
• The PTO Newsletter - Issued once per month and will be linked to The Cub Hub.
• Follow us on Social Media - Facebook.
• Download our Clark Parent Hub.
• Regularly check HAC for updates.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email or call. We. Are. Clark.

• October 19 - 23 - School Bus Safety Week
• October 22 - Family Fun Night & Book Fair Kick - Off @ 5:30 - 7:00
• October 23 - 30 - Clark Book Fair (During the School Day)
• October 23 - 30 - Red Ribbon Week
• October 29 - Cub GROWL Awards @ 3:00 *By Invite Only*
• October 30 - Attendance Incentive
• November 2 - School Holiday
• November 3 - School Holiday (Students Only)
• November 6 - Future Friday
• November 10 - PTO Meeting @ 1:00
• November 11 - Veteran's Day

We had a great time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Clark! Our library served as the hub for students to explore and learn about Hispanic cultures and traditions. We also brought some extra fun to lunchtime with a piñata celebration! It was a wonderful opportunity for our Cubs to learn, celebrate, and experience the richness of Hispanic heritage

All spiritwear will be delivered to your child's classroom once orders have been filled.

Be sure to check out this month’s PTO newsletter for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved.

Have you checked out our Clark PTO 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 yet?

Sign up using our school code PGCG6U and join our student directory to stay connected to your fellow cubs! It's private, and YOU control what information you share.

https://clarkpto.ptboard.com

Conroe ISD is launching a ParentSquare pilot program this school year with the Grand Oaks feeder schools. ParentSquare is a modern communication platform that brings school and classroom communications together in one convenient place, making it easier for families to stay informed and engaged.

Throughout the pilot, participating campuses will use ParentSquare to send alerts, share announcements, post photos, distribute forms, conduct polls, and provide classroom and attendance updates. Families will also be able to customize how and when they receive routine school communications. As staff training gets underway, we look forward to gathering feedback from our Grand Oaks feeder schools to help shape the future of communication across Conroe ISD.

In accordance with Texas Education Code §26.0025, the Texas Education Agency Parental Rights Handbook and the Parental Rights Option Form are available for review. Please visit our District Policies, Handbooks, and Forms Page to access these documents.

Families can register their cubs for transportation using the following link: Transportation Registration

Things to keep in mind -

• CISD does not offer transportation to students who live less than a mile from the campus.
• Parents or guardians must submit an Alternate Stop Request Form each school year for service to an alternate stop. Students who are not eligible for transportation services may not be allowed to request or utilize an alternate stop. Parents can request an alternate stop when you register your child for transportation.
  
• Transportation cannot change addresses for students. Please contact our PEIMS Clerk, Mrs. Jordan (cjordan1@conroeisd.net) for address changes or corrections. Once the address change has been made, it takes about 48 hours for Transportation to process the change.

SMART Tags are important because they allow buses to load faster and then quickly move on to their routes. Additionally, SMART Tags provides and extra layer of safety for our students as they record when and where students get on and off their bus and provides bus arrival notifications.

New SMART tag cards will be provided to ALL students by the district for the upcoming school year. Returning students to CISD will only receive a new card. Returning students are expected to use their lanyard and plastic sleeve from the previous year. New students in the district will receive a card, sleeve, and lanyard.

Replacement tags will be placed on the students Schoolcashonline account at the following prices -

• Tag Only - $2
• Lanyard Only - $2
• Sleeve Only - $1
• All Parts - $5

Please see the graphic below for lunch and breakfast prices for the upcoming school year. Families can pre-pay online for meal accounts beginning August 1, 2026, at www.myschoolbucks.com

Additionally, applications for free/or reduced lunch and/or breakfast on July 22, 2026 for those families that qualify. You will the following link to apply - www.myschoolapps.com. Families must apply every year.

More about me:

• How long have you been in education? I am going into my 18th year in education with 16 of those years in CISD.
• How long have you been at Clark? This will be my 4th year at Clark, and 8th year in the Grand Oaks Feeder.
• Alma Mater(s) - I went to Sam Houston State University for both my Masters and Bachelors. Eat 'Em up Kats!
• What did you teach when you were in the classroom? Most of my educational career has been spent here in Conroe ISD. I taught 9th grade World Geography and AP Human Geography most of my teaching career and I briefly taught World History.
• Email: kcshields@conroeisd.net

More about me:

• How long have you been in education? I am going into my 20th year in education. I spent 3 years as a substitute teacher, 7 years as a classroom teacher, and 10 years as an assistant principal.
• How long have you been at Clark? This will be my 3rd year at Clark and in CISD.
• Alma Mater(s) - I received my Bachelors at Stephen F. Austin State University and my Masters from Sam Houston State University.
• What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I have taught elementary Math and Science, additionally, I have taught 8th grade History.
• Email: pmuehlebach@conroeisd.net

More about me:

• How long have you been in education? This will be my 28th year in education. I have 14 years experience as a classroom teacher, and this will be my 14th year as a counselor.
• How long have you been at Clark? I was lucky enough to help open Clark, so this will be my 8th year!
• Alma Mater(s) - I earned a Bachelors from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA in Dual Elementary/Special Education Degree & a Master's from Sam Houston State University in School Counseling.
• What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I taught High School & Elementary Special Education courses, as well as, 3rd- 5th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies.
• Email: lzientek@conroeisd.net

More about me:

• How long have you been in education? I am going into year 21 in education!
• How long have you been at Clark? I am starting year 6 at Clark.
• Alma Mater(s) - I received my Bachelor's of Social Work from Harding University & Masters in Educational Leadership from UT Tyler.
• What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I taught 7th & 8th grade Language Arts.
• Email: rsgibbs@conroeisd.net

More about me:

• How long have you been in education? This will be my 17th year in education.
• How long have you been at Clark? I am excited to begin my 3rd year at Clark.
• Alma Mater(s) - I graduated from Texas Tech University (Bachelors) & Angelo State University (Masters)
• What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I have taught 6th - 12th Social Studies
• Email: wball@conroeisd.net

More about me:

• How long have you been in education? I am starting my 22nd year as an educator. I have five years in the classroom teaching 4th grade math and science. The last 15 have been as a school psychologist.

• How long have you been at Clark? This will be my 4th year at Clark!

• Alma Mater(s) - Highschool -Frenship High School

  Undergraduate degree in education- UT Austin

  Graduate degree in school psychology-U of H Clear Lake

• What did you teach when you were in the classroom? 4th grade math and science

• Email: jblassingame@conroeisd.net

More about me:

• How long have you been in education? This will be my 25th year in education

• How long have you been at Clark? 6 years!

• Alma Mater(s) - Stephen F. Austin State University

• What did you teach when you were in the classroom? I have taught 1st and 3rd grade all subjects and ELA and SS in 6th grade.

• Email: samaxwell@conroeisd.net

Website: https://clark.conroeisd.net/

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