Clio Area Schools

📢 REMINDER: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW! 🧡🖤

Clio Area Schools families, this is a friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 30, for all Clio Area Schools students!

We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy the long weekend! 🍂🎃

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, November 2!

Thank you for being part of our Mustang family! 🧡🖤

⏰ REMINDER: TODAY IS A HALF DAY & NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!

Clio Area Schools families, please remember that today, Thursday, October 29, is a Half Day of School, and there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 30!

Please plan accordingly for your child's earlier dismissal time today. Below is a breakdown of today's school schedules:

🏫 Early Elementary School: No School
🏫 Elementary School: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🏫 Intermediate School: 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
🏫 Middle School: 7:30 AM – 10:20 AM
🏫 High School: 7:40 AM – 10:30 AM
🏫 Community High School: 7:40 AM – 10:30 AM

📅 REMINDER: All Clio Area Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 30.

We encourage families to make any necessary transportation or childcare arrangements.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support of Clio Area Schools! 🧡🖤

🧡🖤 REMINDER: PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES BEGIN TOMORROW!

Parent-Teacher Conferences kick off tomorrow, October 27, across Clio Area Schools!

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child's teachers, celebrate their successes, discuss academic progress, and work together to support their continued growth.

📅 PLEASE CHECK YOUR SCHOOL'S CONFERENCE DETAILS!

Conference dates, times, and procedures vary by building. Some schools require families to schedule an appointment in advance, while others offer walk-in conferences.

Before attending, please review your child's school communications to confirm the correct dates, times, and conference procedures.

🧡 Your involvement makes a difference! Strong partnerships between home and school are an important part of student success, and we look forward to connecting with our Mustang families!

#ClioMustangs #MustangPRIDE #ThePlaceToBe

⚾🧡🖤 OUR FOOD SERVICE TEAM HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK! 🌭🍿

Who says school lunch can't be a little extra fun?!

Today, our incredible Food Service Teams at Clio Elementary, Clio Intermediate, and Clio Middle School brought the excitement of World Series Opening Day right into our cafeterias! ⚾

With a special stadium inspired menu and a friendly decorating competition between buildings, our teams went above and beyond to create a fun experience for our students!

What makes this even more special is the creativity, enthusiasm, and heart our food service staff bring to their work every single day. Whether it's a baseball themed lunch, a holiday celebration, or a fun surprise, they're always finding new ways to make lunchtime something our students can look forward to!

👏 We truly have an AMAZING crew here at Clio Area Schools! Their dedication goes far beyond preparing and serving meals. They create smiles, build connections, and make our schools a more welcoming and exciting place to be.

Please join us in giving our Food Service Teams a HUGE round of applause for their creativity, teamwork, and Mustang PRIDE! 🧡🖤

⚾ Way to knock it out of the park, team!

#ClioMustangs #MustangPRIDE #ThePlaceToBe #WorldSeries

We are grateful to Clio Rotary for purchasing 10 LifeVac choking rescue devices for Clio Area Schools. Your generosity provides an additional resource to help protect our students and staff during a choking emergency.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our schools and the well-being of our Mustang community! 🧡🖤

#ClioMustangs #CommunityPartners #ThePlaceToBe

⏰ REMINDER: Early Release Tomorrow

Clio Area Schools families, please remember that tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20, is an Early Release Day. Please plan accordingly for your child’s earlier dismissal time.

• Early Elementary School: 8:45 AM – 1:45 PM
• Elementary School: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Intermediate School: 8:45 AM – 1:45 PM
• Middle School: 7:30 AM – 12:20 PM
• High School: 7:40 AM – 12:30 PM
• Community High School: 7:40 AM – 12:30 PM

Thank you for planning ahead, and we appreciate your continued support of Clio Area Schools! 🧡🖤

🧡🖤 WE'RE HIRING! JOIN THE MUSTANG FAMILY!

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference? Clio Area Schools is growing our team, and we'd love for YOU to be part of it!

We're currently hiring for several positions, including:

🍎 Secondary Special Education Teacher
📚 Substitute Teacher
🧹 Custodian
🗣️ Speech Pathologist
🎳 Varsity Boys Bowling Coach
🚌 Bus Driver

Whether you're passionate about education, supporting students, or helping our schools run smoothly, there's a place for you at Clio!

💻 APPLY TODAY:
https://www.clioschools.org/page/employment-opportunities

📞 Questions? Contact 810-591-7485 or swilliams@clioschool.org

Help us spread the word! Share this post with someone who would make a great addition to our Mustang family!

#ClioAreaSchools #WeAreHiring #JoinTheTeam #MustangPride

🚔 COMMUNITY NOTICE | TRAINING AT FORMER EDGERTON ELEMENTARY

On Monday, October 12, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office will conduct active response training at the former Edgerton Elementary School.

Community members may notice a significant law enforcement presence at the building throughout the day. Please do not be alarmed, this is a scheduled training exercise only.

Clio Area Schools is proud to partner with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office by providing a safe environment for this important training.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep our schools and community safe. 🧡🖤

⚠️ Clio Area Schools Cybersecurity Alert

On October 7, 2026, a compromised district account sent phishing emails to a number of recipients. Our technology team immediately suspended the account and began an investigation.

If you received a suspicious email from MPyrett@clioschools.org on October 7, do not click any links or open any attachments.

Please review the attached letter for more information. Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we work to keep our school community’s digital resources secure.

🧡🖤 Every Mustang Matters. Every Mustang Counts!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, is Count Day!

Count Day helps determine the state funding that supports our classrooms, teachers, programs, and student services at Clio Area Schools. Your child’s attendance helps us accurately count the students we serve and secure resources for their education.

Please help your Mustang:
✅ Arrive on time and ready to learn.
✅ Attend all classes and stay for the full school day.
✅ Keep building strong attendance habits, every day counts!

If your child is sick or unable to attend, please follow your school’s usual absence reporting procedures.

Thank you, Clio families, for helping our Mustangs learn, grow, and succeed! 🧡🖤

#ClioAreaSchools #EveryMustangCounts #CountDay

🧡🖤 Happy National Instructional Coaches Day!

Today, we celebrate our Clio Area Schools instructional coaches for the encouragement, expertise, and support they provide to our teachers. Through collaboration, creative ideas, and a shared commitment to student success, they help strengthen teaching and learning across our district.

Thank you for investing in our educators and helping our Mustangs thrive!

#ClioAreaSchools #NationalInstructionalCoachesDay #MustangPride

🧡 October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month 🖤

At Clio Area Schools, every Mustang deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. Together, we can build a school community where kindness is practiced, differences are celebrated, and everyone belongs.

mall actions matter, include someone, speak up when you see bullying, and reach out to a trusted adult when you need help. Families can help by talking with their children about kindness, respect, and how to support others, both in person and online.

Let’s stand together against bullying and stand up for each other, this month and every month.

#ClioAreaSchools #BullyingPreventionMonth #ChooseKindness

🧡🖤 Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day!

Today, we celebrate the hardworking custodians across Clio Area Schools! So much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their care and dedication make a difference in every building, every day.

From keeping our schools clean and welcoming to tackling unexpected messes and helping us prepare for special events, our custodians help create spaces where students can learn and staff can do their best work.

To our custodians: We see your hard work, we value you, and we are grateful for all you do.. You deserve recognition today. and throughout the year!

👏 Help us show them some love! Leave a thank you, or give your school’s custodians a shout out in the comments.

🧡🖤 October is National Principals Month!

This month, we celebrate the amazing principals across Clio Area Schools! Their leadership, compassion, and dedication help make our schools places where students feel welcome, staff feel supported, and learning can thrive.

From celebrating student successes to navigating challenges with care, our principals show up every day with a heart for our Mustangs. Thank you for the countless ways you support our students, families, and staff. You make a difference every day!

👏 Join us in thanking our principals! Share a kind word or a shout out in the comments.

Clio Area Schools is proud to announce the Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This year's inductees are Theresa Diegel (Athlete), Gary Langdon (Staff), Ralph Forsyth (Staff) and Charlie Robey (Community Member).

The four inductees were selected by the Hall of Fame Committee from nominations submitted by the Clio community. They make up the third class honored since the Hall of Fame inducted its first members in 2024. Each of them has left a mark on Clio that reaches far beyond a scoreboard or a single season. Through their talent, their dedication and their love for this community, they represent the very best of Clio and show what it truly means to be a Mustang.

MEET THE CLASS OF 2026
Theresa Diegel, Athlete
Theresa Diegel was one of the standout golfers during Clio's girls golf run of the mid-1990s. She earned Class A All-State honors in 1995 and 1996, placed in the top 10 at the state finals in 1995 and 1997, and helped lead the Mustangs to multiple Big Nine and Regional championships. She was just as strong on the basketball court, scoring 1,425 career points (second in Clio history at the time) and earning First Team All-Big Nine honors in 1995 and 1996. She also lettered in volleyball and went on to play golf at Oakland University. Theresa was inducted in 2025 as a member of Clio's state runner-up girls golf teams and now joins the Hall of Fame individually.

Gary Langdon, Staff
Gary Langdon dedicated more than 40 years to Clio students, athletes and the community. He started in 1967 as a fifth-grade teacher, moved to the high school in 1973 where he also led Driver Education, and served as Athletic Director from 1998 to 2008. He coached for more than three decades, including 20 years in football with nine as varsity head coach. His honors include 1975 Big Nine Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, 1996 Genesee County High School Football Coach of the Year and 2006 MHSAA Regional Athletic Director of the Year.

Ralph Forsyth, Staff
Ralph Forsyth served Clio for 39 years as a teacher and coach after serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He came to Clio in 1953 as head football and baseball coach and is best remembered for leading the wrestling program from 1962 to 1974. His wrestling teams won the 1970 Big 9 Conference title and Class A District championships in 1970 and 1971, placed third in the state in 1965 and 1970, and produced five individual state championships. He was named Genesee County Coach of the Year in 1974 and was elected to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 1993.

Charlie Robey, Community Member
Charlie Robey was one of Clio athletics' most loyal supporters for more than 60 years. A 1954 Clio graduate, he played football and basketball for the Mustangs and went on to play football in the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany. He came home, married his high school sweetheart Violet, and served the community as a Clio firefighter for 54 years. Rain or shine, home or away, you could count on seeing Charlie in his stadium seat cheering on the Mustangs and his grandchildren. In the final months of his life in 2019-20, he built a special bond with the Mustang varsity basketball team, which honored him at a home game.

The Class of 2026 will be honored before the Varsity Boys Basketball game on Friday, February 12, 2027, at Clio High School.

The Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, teams, staff and community members whose achievements and service have made a lasting impact on Clio Area Schools. Nominations are accepted each year through April 1. For more information, visit clioathletics.org/clio-area-schools-hall-of-fame-2.

Student Work Permits: New Process Begins October 2

Clio students and families, Michigan is changing how students under age 18 obtain work permits.

Beginning Friday, October 2, 2026, new work permits will be issued through the state’s Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP). Schools will no longer issue work permits.

How to get started:

- Visit the state’s YEPP webpage for instructions.
- Create a MiLogin account or sign in to your existing account to access YEPP.
- Complete the online permit process. Employers must also register through YEPP.

Already have a work permit? Valid permits issued by Michigan schools before the transition will continue to be honored. A new YEPP permit is required if a student changes employers or begins working at a different worksite.

Youth employment rules, including work-hour and workplace safety requirements, still apply.

Visit Michigan’s YEPP webpage:

https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/youth-employment-standards-act-yesa/yepp

for instructions, FAQs and support.

🧡 Mr. McMullen Wins $75,000 to Help Build Our Students’ Futures! 🖤

Today, Clio High School industrial technology teacher Matthew McMullen was named a winner of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, bringing $75,000 to our school’s skilled trades program!

Mr. McMullen is one of just 25 public high school skilled trades teachers nationwide recognized through this year’s $2 million in awards. This incredible honor celebrates his dedication and creates exciting opportunities for our students, our district, and our community.

But the best part of today’s surprise assembly? The students’ reaction. Their excitement filled the room, and they kept coming up to congratulate him and tell him how awesome this moment was. Their pride in their teacher made an already extraordinary celebration even more meaningful.

Since joining Clio Area Schools in 2008, Mr. McMullen has helped students build skills, discover their strengths, and see possibilities for their futures. Today, our community had the opportunity to celebrate him.

Thank you, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, for recognizing an exceptional educator and investing in the future of Clio students. Your generosity sends a powerful message, skilled trades education matters, and the students pursuing these paths deserve opportunities to thrive.

Congratulations, Mr. McMullen! Your students are proud. Your district is proud. Your community is proud. What a day to be a Mustang! 🧡🖤

#ClioMustangs #GoMustangs #ThePlaceToBe #MustangPride #HFTforschools @HFTforschools

A TRUE HERO!

A very special recognition for Cassidy Crompton of Clio Elementary, who jumped into action when a student began choking during the school day. Cassidy’s quick thinking and immediate response saved the student’s life.

We are incredibly grateful for Cassidy’s courage, composure, and willingness to act when every second mattered. Thank you, Cassidy, for taking care of our Mustangs when they need us most. 🧡🖤

🚔 COMMUNITY NOTICE | TRAINING AT FORMER EDGERTON ELEMENTARY

On Wednesday, September 30, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office will conduct active response training at the former Edgerton Elementary School.

Community members may notice a significant law enforcement presence at the building throughout the day. Please do not be alarmed, this is a scheduled training exercise only.

Clio Area Schools is proud to partner with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office by providing a safe environment for this important training.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep our schools and community safe. 🧡🖤