A quick reminder that there is no school on Friday, April 18th. We will see everyone on Monday, April 21st!
With the ever-changing world around us Clare Schools are constantly looking towards, and planning for the future. Today administrators from across the district began our strategic planning process. The goal of this process is to gather feedback from all stakeholders and develop goals for the district for the next 3-5 years. This plan will take effect at the start of the 2025-26 school year, and help guide the district for years to come.
Due to the snowy conditions Clare Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Did you know that Clare Schools houses our own Introduction to Metal Working classes. Students have the opportunity to learn basic skills related to machining, metal forming and welding. These skills form the foundation for many career opportunities for our graduates.
February is Career and Technical Education month. Did you know that in addition to the programs offered by our RESD, we have two CTE certified teachers on staff who teach a dozen CTE accredited classes within our high school? Mrs. McConnell and Mr. Goward spend countless hours helping our students earn a variety of Microsoft credentials, and gaining countless other skills which can help lead students directly to careers. In addition, these CTE courses are the hub of our BPA organization - which consistently places students among the best in the state of Michigan as well as throughout the Nation. Just one more of the outstanding opportunities available to students at Clare Public Schools!
It's Pioneer Pride week at the Primary. Each month teachers choose one student to be recognized for having Pioneer Pride. This includes all the positive behaviors, work completion, etc. They receive a certificate and participate in pizza lunch on that Friday. Here is the picture of students with their certificates and then students enjoying their pizza lunch.
One of the many cool things that our Digital Video class has been up to. This video was submitted as part of a competition to CMU showing school spirit. The skills these students are learning at a young age very well may lead them directly to careers! Good luck in the competition!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jrW9kVmvy0
Due to the extreme cold temperatures and some frozen pipes within the schools that we are addressing school will be closed again tomorrow, Wednesday January 22, 2025.
Due to the forecasted cold temperatures Clare Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Stay warm!
Due to the icy back road conditions, Clare Public Schools will be closed today, Monday, December 16, 2024.
Our communications survey is currently live. All parents and guardians should have received a copy of this survey via email on December 8th. If you have not completed the survey yet I would encourage you to do so! Thank you!
Clare Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 5, 2024 due to road conditions.
Congratulations to our April MVPs (Most Valuable Pioneers), Sierra Moore and Kayla Kelly!
Sierra and Kayla are the administrative assistants for the Primary School, and they are the glue that holds it all together. Both have a great work ethic and are willing to do whatever is needed for students, staff, and families. Their patience and willingness to adapt to a variety of needs in the building is noticed every day. They also bring joy, fun, and smiles into the office every day. We are grateful for both of them as part of our team!
Congratulations Sierra and Kayla, and thanks for all you do to make Clare a great place to live and learn!
Good morning Pioneers...at the April Board of Education meeting, the Board authorized an August election to seek an extension of our current 2.8 mill levy for 15 years (NO INCREASE in the millage rate) to seek a handful of renovations & improvements across the District.
The Board heard voters clearly over the past two elections and several months, and emphasized NO TAX RATE INCREASE with the new bond proposal.
The project would focus on safety and security first, creating secure vestibules at both the high school and middle school (guest access is controlled at the office before being granted access anywhere else in the building)...the Primary School already has a secure vestibule.
It would also include building a new industrial arts shop on the current high school (we currently operate multiple programs in one space at the middle school)...a second space would be safer from a working perspective and allow us to have high school students stay at the high school (for safety purposes) rather than crossing to the middle school daily. It would allow for some modernization in an era where the trades are so very important to our community and state.
The project also proposes to build a cafeteria at the primary school. Currently, our gym is closed for nearly 3 hours each day to physical education classes to use the space as a cafeteria, necessitating lunches beginning as early as 10:30 a.m. The proposed new cafeteria would allow for a better lunch schedule for students and keep the gym open for students throughout the day.
Finally, a series of renovations including a new middle school roof, new windows replacing the original primary school windows, plumbing & mechanical renovations, and playground improvements at the primary school are included. One bus would be purchased with the funds, and instructional technology for classrooms is also included.
Again, the Board of Education heard the public clearly after two attempts to build a new school. They are focused at this time on safety & security, renovations to the three main buildings that range from 52 to 102 years old, and building a new industrial arts space and cafeteria to make the students' experience better in our district, all while asking for NO INCREASE in the millage rate.
If you have questions concerning the proposed millage extension (NO RATE INCREASE), please contact Superintendent Walter or any board member. Thanks for all you do to make Clare a great place to live and learn!
Good afternoon Pioneers. The RESD Arc reactor failed this morning, causing widespread internet and phone outages across the district. (We don't actually have an arc reactor, but we did have an equipment failure.) We anticipate the outages could continue tomorrow for phones and internet. School will go on and learning as well, but phone and email access to staff may be a challenge. If you need direct communication tomorrow it will mean stopping in to see us. Thank you for your patience. Have a great evening.
Information regarding the solar eclipse next Monday...we will be in session as scheduled on April 8th.
Monday, February 12th is a professional learning day for staff with no school for students. Older versions of our calendar originally listed February 5th, but that is inaccurate.
Congratulations to our November MVPs (Most Valuable Pioneers): Penny Hutchinson and Mike Bass.
Penny Hutchinson is a second year paraprofessional at Clare Middle School. Her dedication, patients, and willingness to adapt to meet the needs of her students is extremely valuable to our building. The students under her care are showing positive growth both academically and socially. She also often extends her work day and offers to help at athletic events for both the middle school and high school. We are very grateful for having caring paraprofessionals, such as Penny, working in our district.
Mike has worked as a maintenance technician in the Operations department since
January of 2022. He is a skilled craftsman in many areas of the trades and always
does each task assigned to him the right way. He takes a great deal of pride in
making sure our buildings, playgrounds, and athletic complex are all functioning
properly, looking their best, and also safe places to work, learn, and play. Mike’s
calm demeanor and strong work ethic combine to make him an excellent
technician. Clare Public Schools is privileged to have such a dependable and
talented employee working for our district.
Congratulations and thank you, Penny and Mike, for all you do to make Clare a great place to live and learn!
Congratulations to our October MVPs (Most Valuable Pioneers): Mrs. Lori Schmidt and Mrs. Stacey Emery.
Lori is always a welcoming face no matter the place or the context. She has been generous with her time in support of building systems to support our English Language Learners. Lori has also supported students in all settings, including alternative education by providing additional resources.. Our district is a better place because of her kindness and generosity.
Stacey is a paraprofessional in our middle school. She supports a wide variety of student learners and is also a gift to teachers with her work ethic and determination. Mrs. Emery greets students in the morning, supervises the afternoon dismissal, and gives great effort with our kids throughout each day. Her smile brightens the CMS hallways.
Thank you Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. Emery for all you do to make Clare a great place to live and learn!
Good afternoon Pioneers...we will host a third and final Community Bond Forum next Monday, October 9th, 7 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. Please consider attending and be informed! Your vote matters to the future of Clare Public Schools and our students.