Today we celebrate the individuals who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your organization, dedication, and attention to detail make a difference every single day. Thank you for the countless ways you support our staff, students, and community—you are truly appreciated!

With a 95% teacher retention rate, our educators are choosing to stay, serve, and invest in our students every day.
That consistency matters, and it's one more reason Clinton is a great place to learn and grow.
We would love to show you firsthand what makes Clinton great. Contact Superintendent Tim Smith smitht@clintonsd.org to schedule a tour.
The school choice deadline is June 1st, school choice paperwork can be found by going to www.clintonsd.org. We hope you make the choice to choose Clinton.








Car riders can be picked up and dropped off at the Elementary back car-rider line each day. Limited bus routes will be available to provide transportation to and from school. Bus route information is coming soon! As always, please send a note or call the elementary office if your child will have a transportation change.
Please fill out the form sent home with your child last week and return it to school by April 24, 2026.
Dates: June 1st- June 25th
Days: Monday-Thursday
Time: 8:00-12:00
**Students cannot be dropped off before 7:40.
Breakfast and lunch provided.

Summer EBT provides $120 of extra grocery benefits to qualifying families with school-aged children in our community over the summer. Last year, Summer EBT helped 336,000 kids in Arkansas access healthy food while they were out of school. Summer EBT works alongside Summer Meals to keep kids nourished all summer long. Check to see if you’re eligible for Summer EBT. Many children will receive Summer EBT automatically, but some will need to apply. Students ages 5-17 receiving SNAP, TEA, Medicaid Free, or Medicaid Reduced during the current school year should be automatically enrolled. Other students should check to see if they are eligible and need to apply.
You can quickly check eligibility using the QR code below, or at
ar.gov/SummerEBT
If you’re eligible, you can sign up online at access.arkansas.gov.
Click the “Apply for New Benefits” tab, then log in with an existing
Access Arkansas account, or create a new one.






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Join us Saturday at 3:00 PM to cheer on our Top 10 student performers.
Tickets are $5, and the audience will help vote for their favorites.
We hope to see our community there supporting our Rising Stars!

Clinton Elementary is excited to host our Kindergarten Swarm for all upcoming Kindergarten students! This special event is a great opportunity for future Yellowjackets and their families to visit the school, meet staff, and learn more about what to expect in Kindergarten.
🗓 April 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Clinton Elementary School
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Yellowjackets and help them get ready for an exciting start to their school journey. Mark your calendars — we look forward to seeing you there! 🐝📚


your child healthy and prepared for the upcoming school year.
All medical documentation, including diet orders, medication orders, Asthma Action Plans, Allergy
Action Plans, and other healthcare plans, must be updated and submitted each school year. Please
note that orders from the 2025–2026 school year will expire and will not be valid for the 2026–2027
school year.
Summer break is an excellent time to schedule your child’s medical appointments to ensure that all
required documentation, including medication orders, treatment plans, procedures, and
immunizations, are current prior to the start of the new school year.
If your child has an immunization exemption, please begin the renewal process over the summer to
ensure all required documentation is submitted by the first day of school in August. The application
can be completed online at the following link:
https://onlineimmunizationexemption.adh.arkansas.gov/WebsiteContent/Home-Page.aspx
Additionally, please make arrangements to pick up any unused medications from the nurse’s office by
the last day of school. This includes inhalers, EpiPens, prescription medications, and over-the-
counter medications. The school is unable to store medications over the summer. Any medications
not picked up within 10 days after the last day of school will be disposed of in accordance with proper
safety guidelines.
If your child will require medication or medical care at school next year, please ensure all forms are
completed and signed by a healthcare provider and parent/guardian prior to the first day of school.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment for all
students. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school nurse. The
nurse’s office will reopen the first week of August, and updated forms may be dropped off at that time
or brought on the first day of school.
Thanks,
Tara Barnett, RN
Clinton District Registered Nurse
Email: barnettt@clintonsd.org
501-745-6000 ext. 8150





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Congratulations to our Top 10 finalists!
Join us on Saturday, April 18 at 3:00 PM to support these talented students.
Tickets are $5 per person.
We hope to see our community there!

From supporting students and staff to keeping our schools running smoothly, their leadership, dedication, and heart do not go unnoticed. They are problem-solvers, encouragers, and champions for our students.
Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and for all the ways you make our school a better place. We appreciate you today and every day!

Clinton Elementary is excited to host our Kindergarten Swarm for all upcoming Kindergarten students! This special event is a great opportunity for future Yellowjackets and their families to visit the school, meet staff, and learn more about what to expect in Kindergarten.
🗓 April 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Clinton Elementary School
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Yellowjackets and help them get ready for an exciting start to their school journey. Mark your calendars — we look forward to seeing you there! 🐝📚





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Thank you to our incredible librarians for inspiring a love of reading, supporting our students and staff, and creating a welcoming space for learning and discovery every single day. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for all that you do to make a difference in our school community.

A special thank you to Lora Hinchey for working to secure this grant for our district—we can’t wait to see these books in the hands of our students!

