Clio Elementary School

08/20/2026

Just a reminder that our Open House is tonight! We’re looking forward to welcoming you and seeing you there!

Open House is Almost Here! 🧡🖤

The start of a new school year is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome our Mustang families back to school! Open House is the perfect opportunity to meet teachers, explore classrooms, learn about the upcoming school year, and get excited for an amazing year ahead.

📅 Wednesday, August 19

🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
🏫 Clio High School
🏫 Clio Community High School

🕔 6:00–7:00 PM
🏫 Clio Middle School
🎓 Clio Elementary Kindergarten Orientation

📅 Thursday, August 20

🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
🏫 Clio Intermediate School
🏫 Clio Elementary Kindergarten
🏫 Clio Elementary 2nd Grade

🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
🏫 Clio Elementary 1st Grade
🏫 Clio Elementary 3rd Grade

Whether you're joining us for your child's very first day of school or returning for another great year, we're excited to welcome you back to Clio Area Schools!

📍Be sure to check the attached graphic for additional details specific to your child's school.

We look forward to seeing everyone soon as we kick off another incredible year of learning, growth, and Mustang pride!

🧡🖤 Go Mustangs!

08/20/2026

We are excited to welcome Kimberly Bennett as a Kindergarten Teacher at Clio Elementary School!

Originally from Vassar and currently residing in Burt, Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. She brings valuable classroom experience from the past three and a half years as a substitute teacher with Birch Run Schools, serving in both daily and long-term positions in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade.

Becoming a teacher has been a dream of Kimberly’s since childhood, and with all four of her own children now in school, she is excited to make that dream a reality. This year brings an extra-special milestone for the Bennett family—Kimberly and her youngest son are both starting Kindergarten, just at different schools!

Kimberly and her husband have been married for 18 years and have four children who keep their family busy with soccer. From travel teams to AYSO, much of their time is spent at the soccer field, with her husband also helping coach.

Kimberly is especially excited to meet her students and their families and looks forward to creating a classroom where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed together.

Please join us in welcoming Kimberly Bennett to Clio Area Schools! We are excited to have her enthusiasm, experience, and lifelong passion for teaching as part of the Clio Elementary team.

08/20/2026

📣 CLIO ELEMENTARY PTO SPIRIT WEAR IS HERE! 🖤🧡

Show your Clio Elementary pride while supporting our students!

Choose your shirt color AND your design!
Each grade level is represented by a specific shirt color this year, but you may choose any shirt color you’d like!

🛍️ ORDER ONLINE:
https://social-bleacher-co.square.site

🧡 Shop local. Support our students. Show your school spirit!
All shirts are printed locally, and a portion of EVERY SALE goes back to support our students!

Don’t miss out—ORDER NOW!

08/19/2026

Clio Elementary Families,

We’re just days away from welcoming our Mustangs back! 🖤🧡

As we prepare for the first day of school, please take a moment to review this important information regarding the Wilson Rd. construction and how it may impact arrival and dismissal.

A little extra planning and patience will help us start the year safely and smoothly. We can’t wait to see everyone next week!

08/13/2026

Kindergarten Orientation
Join us for an exciting evening as we welcome the Class of 2039!

When: Wednesday, August 19 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Where: Clio Elementary School 10271 N Clio Rd, Clio, MI 48420

Kindergarten Orientation is a special opportunity for you and your child. Students will spend time in their classroom and on the playground with teachers. Parents will join us for a special presentation and a time of Q&A.

Families will have the opportunity to:

✅ Meet our Kindergarten teachers
✅ Explore classrooms and the playground
✅ Learn about daily routines and school expectations
✅ Ask questions during a parent Q&A
✅ Bring school supplies (optional)
✅ Take First Day of Kindergarten photos

We can't wait to welcome our newest Mustangs, and help your family get ready for an amazing school year!

☎ Questions? (810) 591-0500

08/12/2026

🖤🧡 WHAT A NIGHT, MUSTANGS! 🧡🖤

As we look back on our 5th Annual Back-to-School Kickoff, one thing stands out above everything else: this is what community looks like.

Thousands of students, families, staff members, volunteers, community organizations, and neighbors came together with one shared purpose, to celebrate our kids and make sure they begin the new school year knowing they are supported, valued, and ready for success.

To our incredible sponsors and community partners*—THANK YOU. This event simply would not be possible without you. Your generosity goes far beyond helping provide school supplies, activities, resources, and an unforgettable evening. You are investing in our children. You are showing our families that they have a community standing beside them. And you are helping create opportunities and memories that our students will carry with them long after this night is over.

To our staff and volunteers, thank you for the countless hours, helping hands, and heart you poured into making this event happen. So much takes place behind the scenes, and we are incredibly grateful for every person who helped bring it all together.

And to our Mustang families, thank you for showing up.! Thank you for filling Pride Stadium with smiles, laughter, excitement, and Mustang pride. Seeing our students running, playing, connecting with friends, picking up their school supplies, and getting excited about the year ahead reminded us exactly why we started this tradition five years ago.

We wanted to bring our community together.
We wanted every family to feel connected.

And most importantly, we wanted every child to know that an entire community believes in them and is cheering them on before they ever walk through the school doors on the first day.

Five years later, that mission is stronger than ever.

When schools, families, businesses, organizations, and neighbors come together for kids, something truly special happens.

To everyone who sponsored, volunteered, participated, attended, donated, supported, or simply helped spread the word THANK YOU for making our 5th Annual Back-to-School Kickoff such an incredible success.

One community. One Mustang family. Every child ready to succeed.

08/11/2026

🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY!

We can't wait to welcome everyone to Pride Stadium tonight from 6–8 PM!

Come Enjoy:
🎒 School Supplies (while supplies last)
📚 2026–2027 School Year Information
🤝 Family & Community Resources
🎈 Hot Air Balloon
🫧 Foam Party
⛳ Mini Golf
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎯 Games & Activities
👕 Mustang Spirit Wear
🚌 Mel Bus
🎵 Music & Entertainment
🎁 And so much more!

We'll see you tonight!

08/10/2026

⏰ TOMORROW!
The wait is almost over!

Join us Tuesday evening at Pride Stadium from 6–8 PM.

Admission is FREE.
Bring the whole family.

We'll see you there!

08/09/2026

Five years ago, we started the Back-to-School Kickoff with a simple but important goal: bring our community together and make sure every child begins the school year feeling supported, prepared, and ready to succeed.

We wanted families to have a place to connect. We wanted students to have the supplies and resources they need. And most of all, we wanted every child to walk into the first day of school knowing that an entire community is cheering them on.

This event is about more than bounce houses, music, games, and school supplies. It’s about belonging. It’s about connection. It’s about making sure every student has what they need to start the year with confidence.

When our community comes together for our kids, incredible things happen. For that we are thankful! 🧡🖤

🎉 5th Annual Back-to-School Kickoff
📅 August 11
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Pride Stadium