Clinton HS Weekly

Thanks to Mrs. Pavone for the beautiful pictures above and the exciting update below! An additional thanks to Mrs. Pavone and Mr. Gaetano for all they do to prepare our high school students for OVA each year.

On Thursday, April 27th, Clinton high school students attended the Olympics of the Visual Arts in Saratoga Springs. Students worked hard on their long term solutions since October to create amazing pieces for the competition in April. The results for Clinton Central schools were as follows:

• Drawing: K-12 Most Creative
• Painting: K-12 Most Creative
• Illustration: K-12 Most Creative
• Photography: 1st place

Thanks to Mr. Gaetano and the class of 2024 officers for organizing a fun and memorable Junior Prom! Special thanks also to Mrs. Pavone for the photos and to all of our chaperones for their time supporting our Juniors!

Our students represented Clinton and OHM BOCES well at the NYS SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championships last week! Gleb Samoshuk '23 placed third in the carpentry category, competing as an individual. OHM BOCES was one of 25 programs to win a Models of Excellence chapter award. As a result, Scarlett Barker '24 and her classmate are headed to Nationals to represent the program and compete in the automotive technician category against students from all over the country. Good luck, Scarlett!

Photo credit: Dr. Lee

May 1 is National College Decision Day and members of the class of 2023 wore their shirts to showcase where they're heading in the fall!

Thanks to Mrs. Smith, Dominick Curtis '25, Mitchell Peck '25, Tyler Royce '24, and Kaden Cook for the incredible work they are doing in the Butterfly Garden! We look forward to seeing the straw bale garden they have planned.

Another huge thank you to Mrs. Smith and her Everyday Science students who donated to the Tri-M Music Honor Society's collection for care kits. Your kindness and generosity are appreciated!

Spanish 3 students have been learning about the role of baseball in Latin America. Theye made guantes de cartón just like the players they read about and learned about playing chapitas, a version of baseball in Venezuela where players use broom sticks and caps to play. They went outside and played the game completely in Spanish to get a feel for what it is like. Thanks to Srta. Honsinger for providing these great pictures and creating this fun learning opportunities for students.

Thanks to Mr. Aurigema for the photos above and the update below:

Clinton High School participated in the annual Envirothon sponsored by the Oneida county Soil and Water Conservation District. An educational and exciting day was had by all as participants applied their knowledge to soils, aquatics, forestry and wildlife identification. All of the participants put in many hours of preparation for the competition. The Ted Willson Scholarship, lunch and prizes were provided by Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District, MVCC, SUNY POLY, Utica University and Hamilton College. Until next year!

Each day the following items are available in our cafeteria: whole grain toast, yogurt, assorted cold whole grain cereals, fresh fruit, chilled fruit juice, iced cold NYC milk. Daily specials are listed below:

• Monday: Fruit Frudel
• Tuesday: Whole Grain Bagel with Cream Cheese
• Wednesday: Snacking Waffles
• Thursday: Homemade Muffin Bar
• Friday: Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Muffin Top

Everyday items: salads, party plates, assorted subs & sandwiches, fresh fruit, veggie cups, chilled fruit juice, iced cold NYC milk. Daily specials are listed below:

• Monday: Breaded Chicken Bites, Bologna Sandwich, Broccoli, Steamy Rice
• Tuesday: Beef Tacos, Deli Turkey Sandwich, Street Corn Salad
• Wednesday: Dip N Sip: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Carrots
• Thursday: Mozzarella Sticks with Dipping Sauce, Mixed Deli Sandwich, Green Beans
• Friday: Cheesy Cheese Pizza, Garlic Pizza, Green Salad, Miss MIlla’s Chocolate Chip Cookie

The New York State Association for College Admission Counseling is hosting this event to help guide students from 9th through 12th and beyond to explore their post-secondary options and start planning for their future. During this program you will hear from experts in the field detailing different options and resources, as well as how to start preparing for whatever path you choose after high school!

This workshop will be broken into 3 breakout rooms covering different topics:

• Early Awareness for the College Process - Families and students will learn about how to start thinking about and planning for the college process, extracurricular activities, and your future! This breakout room is geared towards 9th & 10th graders.
• Alternatives to College - Families will learn about affordable alternative options to college, which include vocational training, gap year/service programs and employment services. This breakout room is open to all grades, but is geared towards families and students in grades 11-12 who are thinking about taking a gap year or who are not considering college.
• Saying "Yes" To College, Now What? - Many high school seniors who have selected the college of their choice on May 1st don't realize that they still have many more steps they are required to complete before they are considered to be in good standing to register for classes. The presentation will address the enrollment steps and help 12th graders be organized and prepared for the fall semester.

Location: Click for Zoom Link

Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. E.S.T.

“What Juniors Need to Know about Financial Aid for College”

• Tuesday, May 2nd
• Thursday, May 4th
• Tuesday, May 9th

Click here to register!

Seniors are encouraged to visit our Drop-in Lounge if they have questions about financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Students can connect with Higher Education Service Corporation to get answers to their questions on applying for financial aid, the types of aid you may qualify for, how to get started completing applications, and more.

• Monday, May 1st
• Wednesday, May 3rd
• Monday, May 8th

Click here to join.

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm means you approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you.

Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for groups. Those who demonstrate enthusiasm bring an energy and level of intensity to individual and group work. These people are often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project. Look for these people to recruit new group members and generate ideas.

For groups, enthusiasm can be directly tied to high levels of success, happiness, and achievement. Enthusiasm is contagious. One person’s enthusiasm can spark others to think, speak, and act with more energy and conviction. Groups that are enthusiastic about tasks are much more likely to spend longer periods of time in service to the group’s overall goals.

Monday 5/1:

• AM: AP US Government & Politics Exam

Tuesday 5/2:

• PM: AP Art & Design Portfolio Submission
• 7:00 Sports Boosters Meeting (Media Center)

Wednesday 5/3:

• AM: AP English Literature & Composition Exam
• PM: AP Computer Science Exam

Friday 5/5:

• AM: AP European History Exam
• AM: AP US History Exam

Click here for a full calendar of CCS athletic contests this week.