The District Countdown will serve as your one-stop shop for updates across the district. While buildings may still share grade-level or building-specific updates, this newsletter is designed to be the best place for all families—no matter the grade level—to stay informed about what’s happening in our schools.

Shaping the Future of CNE: Community Listening Sessions

Clermont Northeastern Schools is excited to invite families and community members to take part in our upcoming Listening Sessions — an important opportunity to share feedback, ideas, and hopes for the future of our district.

These sessions are a key part of our “100 Days to Future Focus” plan, which is designed to gather authentic input from our community to help shape the next chapter of CNE. Our goal is simple — to create a future that reflects not only what our community wants, but what our community needs. Your voice matters in that process.

We’ll be hosting two sessions:

Middle & High School Listening Session — Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 PM in the High School Commons

Preschool & Elementary Listening Session — Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30 PM in the High School Commons

Each session will include a facilitator to guide discussion, capture ideas, and ask key questions that will help us better understand your perspectives and priorities.

If you’re unable to attend in person, don’t worry — we’ll also be offering survey opportunities so everyone can participate and have their voice heard in a meaningful way.

Together, we can ensure that the future of Clermont Northeastern is one built on collaboration, connection, and a shared vision for our students and community.

Dear Families,

Your input makes a big difference! Last year, family feedback helped us navigate the tricky process of creating our school calendar. While it may not seem exciting, your thoughts are crucial as we plan important dates.

Even with some fixed dates—like holidays, agreements, and events such as the Pumpkin Run—your ideas help us make the calendar work best for our students and families. This year, our goal is to plan two years’ worth of calendars so everyone can have plenty of notice of key events.

Survey LINK

Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey by October 27th at 12:00 PM.

We need your help to chart the course for the future of Clermont Northeastern Schools.

We are launching our effort to create a Master Facilities Plan—a strategic document that will guide every dollar of investment in our school buildings and campus for years to come. This is about ensuring our physical spaces are safe, modern, and provide the best opportunities for every student.

But for this plan to truly succeed, it must reflect the vision of every resident who calls the CNE district home, not just those with current students.

Step 1: Complete the Survey Yourself

If you live in the CNE district, please start by completing the Community Feedback Survey yourself. It only takes 10–15 minutes, and your feedback is essential for weighing the importance of maintenance, modernization, and expanding opportunities.

Click Here to Complete the Survey Now: SURVEY LINK HERE

Step 2: Be a Community Connector

This step is the most critical: We need your help reaching your neighbors.

Many long-time residents, older community members, and those without children in the district don't receive our school emails or newsletters. Yet, their voices and their perspective on the community's future are invaluable.

We are asking you to be the trusted messenger. Please forward this email, post the link, or share the QR code with neighbors and friends who may not be on our list.

A special request: If you have an older neighbor or someone who isn't as tech-savvy, please offer to help them complete the survey using the link above. Capturing these voices ensures our plan serves the entire CNE community.

Together, we can ensure the Master Facilities Plan is built upon an honest and open assessment of needs from every single corner of our district.

Thank you for being the strongest advocates for CNE.

CNE Leo Club Shines at Trunk or Treat!

Our CNE Leo Club members showed incredible leadership and responsibility at the PTO Trunk or Treat on October 23rd at the Elementary School. These students not only volunteered their time but went above and beyond—staying after the event to help clean up and make sure everything was wrapped up smoothly.

PTO member Kim shared how impressed she was by the way our Leos stepped up and went the extra mile. We couldn’t agree more—these students made CNE proud!

A big shoutout to our outstanding Leos:
Willow Marttes
Palmer Landis
James Hinson
Mackenzie Hinson
Brandon Pheleps
Eden Thacker
Kruse Cunningham
Nella Campbell
Isebel Spear
Micheal Howard
Destiney Houston Hedges

Way to lead by example, Leos!

Halloween Spirit Week is next week! We’re so excited to celebrate with a week full of festive fun and creativity! Each day will have a special theme for the children to enjoy — from wearing their favorite costumes to showing off their spooky (but friendly!) Halloween spirit. Families are encouraged to help their little ones participate in the daily dress-up themes and activities. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our preschoolers to express themselves, build excitement for Halloween, and enjoy some seasonal magic together! 

The “Trunk or Treat” Event at the Elementary was a huge success! Thank you to the CNEES PTO for organizing the event. We could not have done it without our parent and community volunteers and our amazing CNE High School students that joined us to paint faces during the event. We had a record number of trunks and some very creative and creepy decorations. As usual, the kids were the main attraction all decked out in their costumes. The CNE PTO is working on another family opportunity for fun in December. We will be sure to add the details in an upcoming newsletter! 

New Attendance Initiative

The goal of the attendance initiative is to improve attendance and reduce tardiness. Students who had no tardies for the first quarter were eligible to be entered into a raffle by homeroom for a prize from Mrs Widolff, our attendance coordinator. Students with no unexcused absences for the first quarter were also entered into a raffle for a chance to participate in an extra recess. The kids loved it! We will continue this initiative until the end of the year. 

We had a good week at CNE Middle School. Our 7th-graders participated in a fall festival in math and science classes. Thank you to Mrs. Dorsey and Ms. Macleod for providing this experience for our 7th-grade students. We have a busy week ahead. Please see the events below.

Academic Awards: We will be meeting with each grade level on Tuesday, October 28th, to give out academic awards from the 1st quarter.

House Party: The winning house for October will be announced on Thursday, Oct. 30th, to have a house party that afternoon. The competition is close. Any one of the three houses has an opportunity to win the house party next week!

Kona Ice: Kona Ice will be here on Thursday, October 30th, from 12 - 1:30. Students can bring money to school that day to purchase a delicious pre-Halloween treat!

Ice Cream Floats: Ice Cream floats are back next Friday! Students can purchase an ice cream float to enjoy during lunch with PBIS points they have earned. 

Parent Conferences: Our second night of parent/teacher conferences is happening on November 3rd.

Halloween Spirit Week: Please see the flyer image below on how to participate in our Halloween Spirit Week next week. Participation could earn points for your house!

                                         Congrats to our Wheel of Cheer Winners for next week!

                                                                              7th Grade Fall Festival

November 3rd Family and Conference Night
Here are the overall details for our November 3rd Family and Conference Night.  More specific coming later this week!

2:15pm - 3:00pm
Staff vs Student Dodgeball Tournament!  ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE INVITED!  Free of charge!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Doors Teacher Check-Ins/Conferences: Pop in to just say Hi to our teachers, or feel free to contact the teachers to set an appointment time.

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Game Time!  BINGO (and maybe Trivia Night!), open to all families!

5:15pm - 5:45pm
Food!  Free meal of Hot Dogs and Chips - stop by and grab something in our cafeteria!

Senior Information
Senior Parents/Guardians can also access this Important Dates info sheet for upcoming events!

What'sHappening?
Check out the photos below!
(Left to Right)

-Football team and students celebrating the victory over Fayetteville from 10/17
-Colton Brock being recognized at our last Board Meeting for his Nationals Legends 1st Place Finish!
-Boys JROTC hardware from their Raiders competition on 10/18 (2nd overall!)
-Girls JROTC hardware from their Raiders competition on 10/18 (1st overall!)

Athletics Update

CNE Fall Sports Update

It’s been an exciting and memorable week for our Rockets.

The girls soccer team played for the district title this week against a tough Greenview squad. While they came up short, they wrapped up an outstanding season as SBAAC League Champions and district finalists. The team has a lot to be proud of.

The football team finished their season Friday night against East Clinton. It was Senior Night, and we recognized seniors from football, cheer, band, golf, tennis, and cross country. The Rockets ended their season with a win.

The boys cross country team qualified for Regionals at Troy High School this Saturday. Ellie Fox also qualified as an individual in girls cross country.

Jackson Crawford came in 32nd and the boys came in 17th overall in division 3! What an incredible end to another great season!

ellie Fox Came in with a final time under 22 minutes a PR in the last race of the season!

Winter sports will begin soon, and schedules will be posted on the district website by late next week.

Band and Choir

Join us for the Fall Concert and Varsity Show this Tuesday, October 28th, in the High School Gym. Doors open for family and friends at 5:30 p.m., and the concert will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Come out and enjoy an evening of great music as our band and choir students showcase their hard work and talent!

Middle School Drama- Save the Date!

The snow may not be falling yet, but the bells will be jingling at Anderson Twp theater because our middle school production of Rudolph is flying in fast!

Get ready to follow that very shiny nose, because this heartwarming performance is right around the corner.

Mark your calendars! The students from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades will be lighting up the stage

Tickets On Sale Monday, October 20th!

Price: Tickets are $15 per person.

Where to find forms: Ticket order forms will be available in the High School (HS), Middle School (MS), and Elementary School (ES) offices starting on October 20th.

This is going to be a fun, festive night you won't want to miss. Get your ticket orders in early to ensure you have a seat for this classic holiday tale!

Drop-Off
HS: 6:50 AM
MS: 6:45 AM
ES: 8:20 AM
AM PS: 8:15 AM
PM PS: 12:20 PM

Dismissal
HS: 2:03 PM
MS: 1:57 PM
ES: 3:20 PM
AM PS: 11:05 AM
PM PS: 3:10 PM

School Day
HS: 7:20 AM – 2:03 PM
MS: 7:10 AM – 1:57 PM
ES: 8:45 AM – 3:27 PM*

AM PS: 8:20AM - 11:05AM

PM PS: 12:25PM - 3:10PM

*The elementary day is 10 minutes longer this year.

CNE Schools Stay Connected with the CNE Schools App!

Did you know CNE Schools has its very own app? With just a tap, you can:
✔️ Stay up-to-date with school news
✔️ Check lunch menus
✔️ Get important alerts and notifications
✔️ See what’s happening across all our schools

It’s free, easy to use, and the best way to keep up with all the great things happening at CNE!

👉 Download it today from the Apple or Android App Store by searching “CNE Schools” or using the links below:

• Apple Devices

• Android Devices

Once you’ve got the app, don’t forget to turn on notifications in your Settings so you never miss an update!has an app for smart phones!  With the app you can find information about your child’s school, read news articles, view lunch menus, get updates and notifications all with the touch of a button.  Download the app today to keep updated on all the great things happening at CNE Schools.  The app is available free of charge in the Apple and Android App Stores.  You can search “CNE Schools” or follow the links below.  Once you download the app, make sure you turn on notifications in the “Settings” menu so you can receive updates and notifications from the school.

Apple Devices - https://goo.gl/jk6GcL

Android Devices - https://goo.gl/qXeivK