The Clinton Arrow Podcast

Northside and Eastside Language Teacher Rebecca Brill and her fellow EL Teachers proved that the time spent with students where English is not their first language is truly valuable. 

In this episode of the Clinton Arrow Podcast, Mrs. Brill shares about the successes these students achieved in the 2024-2025 school year and about the solid relationships built within these classes. 

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Dr. Andy Schoggin is entering is fifth year as CPSD's Superintendent and knows that a successful school year mirrors what it it takes to make a successful school district. I talked with him about the ABCs of starting a new school year in efforts to continue Clinton's successful track record of preparing students for the future. 

First, is Attendance. It's imperative to be present in order to make the most of the school year. 

Next is Belonging. It's important for both parents and students in order feel a sense of belonging.

Last is Challenging. The mission of the Clinton Public School District has always been to challenge students in a caring community.

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To earn the title of National Merit Finalist, students must take the PSAT as well as complete a few rounds of requirements to secure this coveted scholarship opportunity. Add to that a 36 on the ACT and you may have two great opportunities towards your future. 

I sat down with two students who have achieved both of these marks and asked Owen McCleese and Grayson Fortenberry about their journey setting them up for great futures. 

Judah Upkins, a 1st Grader in Mrs. Rone's Clinton Park class, fills us in about a few things happening around the Clinton Public School District at the start of the 2025 calendar year!

With the end of the fall 2024 semester approaching, Dr. Ivory Gray and his staff at CJHS have scheduled an open house for all current 6th graders and their parents to explore the halls and offerings of Clinton Junior High School, CPSD's 7th & 8th grade campus.

I sat down with Dr. Gray and CJHS counselor Leslie Herrin as they explained what the event will be and how the idea came about.

CJHS 8th Grader Colton Ouellette had an idea to start a club around one of the fastest growing sports in the nation—Pickleball.

I spent time talking to Colton about how he went about starting the club and those who helped him along the way.

CHS Junior Jamaya Ivory had an idea to start a club aiming to help students when it comes to their mental health. Her club, "Building Eager Ambitious Minds," or "BEAM" seeks to provide an engaging environment for learning about mental balance and self awareness. 

I spent time talking to Jamaya about how she went about coming up with the idea as well as highlighting those who helped her along the way. 

CHS Senior Anna Smith fills us in about a few things happening around the Clinton Public School District during December of 2024.

Clinton Junior High School student Edwin Zhang lets us know a few things happening around the Clinton Public School District during November of 2024.