Warriors Weekly
🍎 September 5-9, 2022 🍎
Welcome Back, Warriors!
We are SO EXCITED to have students in the building again. The people pictured below are available to assist students- please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!
High School Administrative Team
Dr. Lee, Principal
Mrs. Johnson, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Van Slyke, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Waskiewicz, Director of Athletics, Safety & Wellness
Not pictured: Mr. Langone, Interim Superintendent
Student Support Team
Mrs. Snizek, School Counselor (Last Names A-K)
Mrs. Smiegal, High School Nurse
Mr. Sirianni, Social Worker
Office Team
Mrs. Edmunds, Counseling Office Assistant
Ms. Karrat, Counseling Office Assistant
Not pictured: Ms. Shuman, Main Office Assistant
Not pictured: Ms. White, Athletic Office Assistant
StudentSquare
Students, it was expressed last year that you wanted to receive information communicated from the school directly to your cell phone so you would not have to go to your email - as a reminder, you should always check your email daily.
If you would like to receive communication directly to your cell phone via text, please sign up on Student Square by following the steps below:
- Download the app on Google Play or the App Store
- Sign in to StudentSquare with your CCS account.
One you have signed up, you have the option to get notifications via email, text, and/or app push notifications and to customize the language in which you receive your messages. To update these settings:
- Log into your StudentSquare account. On your home page select the down arrow next to your name. This will be in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
- Click on My Account.
- Select "Change this" under the Language Setting or the Notification Setting.
- Select your notification settings and click Save if you make any changes. To change to a Digest email where you receive one communication with the posts from the day, change your notification frequency at the bottom.
Members of the Varsity Soccer Team on the first day of school- go Warriors!
SAVE THE DATE: High School Open House for Parents & Guardians
Thu, Sep 15, 2022, 07:00 PM
Clinton High School, Chenango Avenue South, Clinton, NY, USA
ATTN: Senior Parents & Families: Need Financial Aid Help?
Please join us for our Financial Aid 101 Meeting
Thursday, Sep 15, 2022 6:00-7:00pm (1 hr prior to open house)
High School Media Center
Presenter: Janice Scheutzow, Executive Director of Financial Aid, Hamilton College
Topics covered include:
- FAFSA completion and FAQs
- CSS Profile
- How to compare financial aid packages
- Writing financial aid appeal letters
- And other relevant information
PSAT Registration Info
ATTN: Sophomores and Juniors:
In preparation for college and career readiness, we are offering college bound Juniors and interested Sophomores the opportunity to take the PSAT exam. The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is a standardized college readiness exam that assesses evidence based reading, writing, and math skills. Early administration of the PSAT will enable students to practice taking a formalized college entrance exam and an opportunity to receive a customized score report to help them further develop their skills. Additionally, the PSAT will provide students an opportunity to meet the requirements to compete in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The PSAT will be held during school hours on Wednesday, October 12. To cover the cost of the exam and the customized score report, students must pay $18.00 to the Counseling Office by Friday, September 30, 2022 (check made payable to CCS District Treasurer). Cash, in the exact amount, will also be accepted. If this fee is a financial burden, please contact the Counseling Office.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Jackie Snizek, School Counselor, Last Names A-K
Kelly Zegarelli, School Counselor, Last Names L-Z
PSAT
Who should register? Juniors and interested sophomores planning to apply to 4 year colleges.
Test benefits:
Practice in a formal setting for the SAT
Customized online score report with projected SAT score ranges, state percentiles, and categorized skill report.
Interactive study plan that links PSAT score information with Khan Academy.
Opportunity to meet requirements to compete in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Cost: $18 cash (exact amount) or check made payable to CCS District Treasurer
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2022 in the Counseling Office
Testing Accommodations Students with an IEP or 504 can submit a request to College Board for testing accommodations. Please see your counselor to see if you have been approved for testing accommodations.
Wed, Oct 12, 2022, 07:45 AM
Mental Health Matters
The transition back to school can be stressful for students and families alike! Check out the following resources to help your teen navigate the return to school:
- Students: Going Back to School Doesn't Have to be Hard
- Families: Helping Children and Parents Transition Back to School
Thanks to our social worker, Mr. Sirianni, for sharing these resources!
Project Hope
- 315-272-6248
- Available Hours- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.
Teen Line
- Teen Line
- 1-800-852-8336
- This nonprofit national teen hotline is staffed by trained teen volunteers and offers help via call, email, or text.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 988 or 1-800-273-8255
- Offers help via call, text, or chat.
Disaster Distress Helpline
- Disaster Distress Helpline
- 1-800-985-5990 for phone support or text TalkWithUs to 66746
- A national hotline for crisis counseling sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
👩⚕️🩺 Important Message from the Health Office 🩺 👩⚕️
Dear Clinton Families,
IMMUNIZATION REMINDER FROM THE NURSES
Please make an appointment for your child as soon as possible if they need immunizations.
Look over the requirements carefully and let us know if you have any questions.
IMMUNIZATIONS: New York State requires certain immunizations when entering Kindergarten, 6th, 7th, and 12th grade. New York State requires proof of the necessary immunizations within 2 weeks of the first day of school. If you are unable to schedule an appointment with your child’s primary doctor, appointments can be made through the Oneida County Health Dept. at 315-798-5747.
12th Grade Immunization Requirement:
1 to 2 doses of Meningococcal (depending on age of first immunization)
PHYSICALS: New York State requires updated physical examinations for new entrants, anyone participating in a sport and students in grades K,1,3,5,7,9 and 11. The school nurse practitioner is available twice a month for exams. Please let us know if you would like a physical exam done in school.
SCREENINGS: Vision, hearing and scoliosis screening requirements will resume for the 2022-2023 school year. Please contact your school nurse if you have any concerns regarding your child’s hearing or vision.
In Good Health,
Cynthia Smiegal, High School Nurse: (csmiegal@ccs.edu) 315-557-2238 Fax 315-853-8727
Events this Week:
Tuesday 9/6/22:
- First Day of Classes
- Sports Boosters Meeting (Media Center, 7:00 pm)
For the full calendar of athletic events, please click here.