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.

We are excited to share our district’s new 100 Day Plan, a road map designed to set clear benchmarks, create a sense of urgency, and guide the vision of our schools moving forward. This plan focuses on building strong systems of support, improving communication, and aligning our resources to best serve students, staff, and families. Over the next 100 days, we will be engaging with staff, students, and community members to gather input and track progress. Together, this plan will help us ensure that every step we take is purposeful, measurable, and moving our district forward.

To view the plan click the Image below

Are you looking for a rewarding job in education? Join us at the Clermont Northeastern job fair! We are looking for dedicated individuals to fill the following positions:

Paraprofessionals

Substitute Paraprofessionals

Substitute Clinic Aides

Substitute Secretaries

Substitute Custodians

Event Details:

Date: October 9th

Time: 9 AM - 11 AM

Location: PD Center Entrance at Old Primary, 463 South Broadway, Owensville, Ohio

Come and learn more about these opportunities to make a positive impact in our schools.

For any questions, you can email careers@cneschools.org.

We are beginning to notice an increasing trend with students attempting to use their phones during class. This disrupts learning and makes it harder to maintain the focused environment we expect at Clermont Northeastern.

Phones must remain off and put away throughout the school day.
No phone use in classrooms, hallways, or during instructional time.
Emergencies will always be communicated through the main office.

We need everyone’s help in reinforcing these expectations. Consistency matters — the more we work together to hold the line, the clearer the message becomes for our students.

Thank you for supporting a distraction-free, learning-focused environment.

Our preschool families enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Book Fair on October 2, 2025! Children and parents had the opportunity to browse and shop for new books to enjoy at home, and many families took part in our special literacy activity. Parents and students worked side by side to complete a fun activity that encouraged early reading skills and family engagement. In addition, parents attended an information session about PBIS, where they learned more about how we support positive behavior and social-emotional growth in the classroom. Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate the joy of reading, support a love of literacy in our preschool community, and for your continued support of PBIS!

Thank you parents for coming out to our October 2nd Conference Night! If you were unable to join us please consider signing up for conferences on Thursday, November 3rd. 

The staff wants to send out a huge thank you to our PTO for providing lots of snacks and delicious coffee to keep us going at conferences. What a great way to support the staff at CNEES. We appreciate you and all you do! 

The Elementary fourth grade students have been learning about thermal energy. As a culminating activity, they each designed ovens using aluminum foil, plastic wrap, popsicles and a cardboard box. After building their “ovens” they slid their graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallow stack inside and then placed their ovens outside on a very sunny day. Here are some thoughts about the project and a few tips about making solar oven s’mores from our kids. 

My s’more tasted amazing! The chocolate was nice and the marshmallow was so gooey. It was perfect. Ellie D. 

Use lots of plastic wrap and tape all of the holes so no bugs get inside. Emery F.

This project made me feel excited, a little mad, curious and surprised. Ellie D.

It takes thermal energy and heat energy to cook s’mores outside on a sunny day. Landon K.

Don’t miss the October activities at the ES!

Blast off into Reading 10/9 from 6:00 - 7:30

Join us for an unforgettable fall family engagement night! Enjoy an evening packed with interactive games, exciting learning activities and delicious free food. We’re partnering with a variety of community organizations to bring you a memorable night for the whole family. 

Join CNE PreK-5 PTO for some Halloween Fun at our Trunk or Treat Fundraiser!

Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at CNE Elementary School parking lot.

Admission is $6/child ($5/child prepay by sending in money to your teacher or Venmo @CNEPTO) 

With prepay be sure to include your students' name, teacher, and memo.

Food Trucks: Steak it Easy, True Taste of Country, Funnel of Luv, Menks Coffee

Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Submit your pumpkin by end of school day on Oct. 23.

Trunk Decorating Contest!

Face Painting & Tattoos!

Hayride, Games & Dance Party!

Purchase light up wands $2!

 


Exciting Book Fair Coming Soon!

Book Fair Details

Dates: October 6-10, 2025

Location: During students' Media class

Special Event: Available on October 9th during Literacy Night

How to Prepare

Visit our Book Fair homepage:https://www.scholastic.com/bf/clermontelementaryschool4

Create an eWallet for easy purchasing

Volunteer Opportunities

Must have an updated background check

Background checks can be completed at the board office (located in CNE Middle School)

Sign Up to Help

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49ADAE2FAAF4C61-58898331-fall#/

 We Can't Wait to See You!
Tracy Bronner  (513) 625-1211 ext. 460  bronner_t@cneschools.org

It's hard to believe, but the end of the first quarter is upon us! The first quarter ends this Friday, October 10th. 

WHO DEY Pep Rally!

CNE Middle School celebrated our students and our houses at the WHO DEY Pep Rally (sponsored by our PTO) on Thursday. Students made some noise!!! We had a visit from WHO-DEY! Students participated in performances by our cheerleaders, enjoyed musical chairs, played volleyball games, and celebrated our staff members! It was an amazing event as we gear up for the end of the 1st quarter!!

PTO Meeting

Come join our CNE Middle School PTO! Meetings occur on the third Tuesday of each month. We would love to have you join us! Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 21st @ 6:15 p.m. in the middle school.

Show Your Rocket Pride with HypeSocks!

CNE Middle School is excited to be selling HypeSocks! 

Download your order form https://bit.ly/3Iivq45 and return it with your payment to the office by Friday, October 10th.

All proceeds go directly toward funding student field trips—helping create meaningful experiences and memories for our Rockets.

Thank you for supporting our students!

Staff member of the Month!

Congrats to Ms. Sarah Sietz! CNEMS Staff member of the month!

End of the 1st Quarter

This coming Friday already marks the end of the first quarter!  Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns, and please help us by reminding your students to double-check their grades too!

Thank you for all your support this quarter, and we're looking forward to 3 more great quarters to come!

Staff In-service Day

We had a great PD day this past Friday, October 3rd.  Our staff learned about strategies for fostering a culture that's welcoming and inviting for all students, as well as some instructional strategies to help all learners.  We spent the rest of the day collaborating and planning within our departments, all while considering how we can apply our professional development to future lessons!

Champion Sports Teams and Senior Nights

Wednesday was Senior Night for boys and girls soccer, as well as our volleyball team.  On that note, a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our boys and girls soccer team for being SBAAC League Chamption

Athletics Update

Fall Sports Success!

The 2025 fall sports season has been one of the best in recent years. As of Friday, October 3rd, CNE has officially won SBAAC league titles in Boys Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer!

Volleyball

- Varsity Volleyball finished 3rd in the SBAAC, wrapping up league play with a thrilling five-set win over Williamsburg.
- They’ll play a few non-league matches this week before heading into the OHSAA Tournament. Tournament seeding will be released early this week.
- Middle School Volleyball opens SBAAC Tournament play at Bethel-Tate on Saturday (10/4) in a single-elimination format. Winners advance to the next round on Monday (10/6).

Football

- Varsity Football dropped a hard-fought game to Blanchester but looks ahead to another big opportunity this week at Bethel-Tate.
- Junior High Football dominated North Adams 48–0 last week and travels to East Clinton this week for a key league matchup.

Cross Country

- Both the Boys and Girls teams wrap up the regular season this Saturday at West Union.
- They’ll then compete for an SBAAC Championship next Saturday.

Soccer

- Both the Boys and Girls Soccer teams secured SBAAC Championships this week!
- They’ll finish regular-season play and begin preparing for OHSAA Sectionals. Tournament seeding information will be released soon.

Cheerleading

The Football Cheer squad has been outstanding all season! Their energy and spirit continue to inspire the team and community, and their growth as a group has been incredible to watch.

Message to Our Rocket Athletes

Great work so far this fall! The goal now is to finish strong:
- Stay focused.
- Maintain in-season strength training.
- Prioritize proper nutrition, hydration, and rest.
- Be your best EVERYDAY. Be YOU—the BEST you!

https://www.cneschools.org/page/athletic-info 

Make sure to check out the athletic schedule for the school year using the link below.
2025-2026 Athletic Schedule

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