Hey Spartans~
After reviewing the latest forecasts for Winter Storm Fern, I've decided to close school tomorrow, Monday January 26th.
Between the cold temps, additional snow accumulations, and slippery road conditions expected in the morning, it’s the safest call, especially for students waiting for buses or walking to school.
Even though the Steelers and Browns aren’t playing today, I do know it’s Championship Sunday, so enjoy the games, stay warm, and enjoy a little extra snow-day sleep tomorrow. We’ll be ready to welcome everyone back once the weather improves and look forward to seeing everyone back soon.
Stay safe and enjoy Championship Sunday!
Warmly,
Lori A. Riley, Superintendent
After reviewing the latest forecasts for Winter Storm Fern, I've decided to close school tomorrow, Monday January 26th.
Between the cold temps, additional snow accumulations, and slippery road conditions expected in the morning, it’s the safest call, especially for students waiting for buses or walking to school.
Even though the Steelers and Browns aren’t playing today, I do know it’s Championship Sunday, so enjoy the games, stay warm, and enjoy a little extra snow-day sleep tomorrow. We’ll be ready to welcome everyone back once the weather improves and look forward to seeing everyone back soon.
Stay safe and enjoy Championship Sunday!
Warmly,
Lori A. Riley, Superintendent
As a superintendent, I am often faced with difficult decisions. Tonight, I am choosing to err on the side of student safety.
Earlier this evening, I received a message from a student that weighed heavily on my mind. He said, "There is a concerning drop in the weather tomorrow, reaching almost -18 degrees, and kids have to walk home in that from school. A student like me who live almost a mile and a half away from the school it takes me roughly 30-40 minutes walking home. It takes 30 minutes with wind chills of -15 to cause frostbite to any sort of exposed skin, which most kids don’t wear ski masks to school so for the kids walking home, are asking for frostbite. So please take it in to consideration for a snow day tomorrow I know that it will maybe halt academic achievement but it would promote school safety by not having kids who have to walk home not get frostbite."
These are exactly the kinds of realities that must be considered when making a decision like this. While I value instructional time and know that closing school can disrupt school or family routines, no academic benefit outweighs the importance of keeping our students safe.
For that reason, Conneaut Area City Schools will be closed tomorrow.
Grace, you may stop studying.
Youth Leadership students — I will see you at the retreat in the morning.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay warm and safe.
Earlier this evening, I received a message from a student that weighed heavily on my mind. He said, "There is a concerning drop in the weather tomorrow, reaching almost -18 degrees, and kids have to walk home in that from school. A student like me who live almost a mile and a half away from the school it takes me roughly 30-40 minutes walking home. It takes 30 minutes with wind chills of -15 to cause frostbite to any sort of exposed skin, which most kids don’t wear ski masks to school so for the kids walking home, are asking for frostbite. So please take it in to consideration for a snow day tomorrow I know that it will maybe halt academic achievement but it would promote school safety by not having kids who have to walk home not get frostbite."
These are exactly the kinds of realities that must be considered when making a decision like this. While I value instructional time and know that closing school can disrupt school or family routines, no academic benefit outweighs the importance of keeping our students safe.
For that reason, Conneaut Area City Schools will be closed tomorrow.
Grace, you may stop studying.
Youth Leadership students — I will see you at the retreat in the morning.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay warm and safe.
Today our School Resource Officers, Tim Rose and Bobby Gifford, conducted Stop the Bleed refresher trainings in all four buildings. These trainings help ensure our staff is prepared to respond in an emergency.
Stop the Bleed kits are now hanging in the halls of each building.
Thank you to Jim Kennedy and Jason Dalton for spearheading our district safety committee and helping make initiatives like this possible.
Stop the Bleed kits are now hanging in the halls of each building.
Thank you to Jim Kennedy and Jason Dalton for spearheading our district safety committee and helping make initiatives like this possible.
📣 Attention CACS:
Just a reminder that school resumes for students on Wednesday, January 21st.
Monday: District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday: Professional Development Day for staff (no students)
We hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Stay warm! ❄️💙💛
Just a reminder that school resumes for students on Wednesday, January 21st.
Monday: District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday: Professional Development Day for staff (no students)
We hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Stay warm! ❄️💙💛
Due to the Lake Effect Snow Warning in effect through tomorrow evening, and in the interest of student safety, Conneaut Area City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 15. Please stay safe Spartans.
Today is a day to think spring! Check out these activities from CLYO!
🎉 Happy New Year, Spartan Families! 🎉
As we get ready to step in to 2026 (and step over some snow!), I want to thank all of you for your support to the Conneaut Area City School District. I’m excited for everything our students, teachers, and staff will achieve together in the year ahead.
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and successful New Year! See everyone when we return January 5th.
— Lori A. Riley, Superintendent
As we get ready to step in to 2026 (and step over some snow!), I want to thank all of you for your support to the Conneaut Area City School District. I’m excited for everything our students, teachers, and staff will achieve together in the year ahead.
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and successful New Year! See everyone when we return January 5th.
— Lori A. Riley, Superintendent
Due to the wintery mix that is likely to continue for the next several hours, Conneaut Area City Schools will be closed today, Wednesday December 10th.
This is a reminder that schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday November 26-Monday December 1. Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
💙 Happy World Kindness Day! 💛
Today we celebrate the power of kindness, one of the most important lessons we can share with our Spartan students and Conneaut community. A small act of kindness can brighten someone’s day, build connections, and make our schools and neighborhoods stronger.
Let’s take a moment to spread kindness wherever we go, through a smile, a helping hand, or a few kind words. Together, we can make every day a little brighter.
Today we celebrate the power of kindness, one of the most important lessons we can share with our Spartan students and Conneaut community. A small act of kindness can brighten someone’s day, build connections, and make our schools and neighborhoods stronger.
Let’s take a moment to spread kindness wherever we go, through a smile, a helping hand, or a few kind words. Together, we can make every day a little brighter.
CMS Families and CACS Community,
Thank you all for your support and teamwork over the past 36 hours. As many of our CMS families know, an inappropriate picture was posted in a student created CMS TikTok group. Thanks to the quick work of our local law enforcement and school staff, the person responsible has come forward and confessed. There is no ongoing threat, and our schools remain safe.
I want to emphasize that there was no reference to a school shooting or active shooter, and no direct threat was made toward CMS or any of our district buildings.
A huge thank-you to Mr. Kennedy, our amazing principal at CMS, and Officer Gifford, our dedicated School Resource Officer, for their calm leadership and partnership. Your care and concern for our students remained at the center of your work. We also appreciate the Conneaut Police Department, and all our teachers, staff, students, and families for your patience and cooperation as we worked through this together.
Please continue to remind your students—if they see something or hear something, say something. It takes all of us to keep our schools safe.
Finally, what started as a student TikTok group quickly became filled with inappropriate content referencing students and staff. Please take time to talk with your students about their social media use and digital footprint. We plan to bring in speakers to discuss this important topic soon.
I’m so proud of our Spartan community for coming together in challenging times. Thank you for your trust, partnership, and care for one another.
Lori A. Riley
Superintendent, Conneaut Area City Schools
Today, we join together as a Spartan community to honor and thank all who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice, along with the support of your families, make our nation and our community stronger every day.
We are deeply grateful for your service. ❤️🤍💙
We are deeply grateful for your service. ❤️🤍💙
📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences This Week! 📅
A friendly reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place Thursday evening and Friday morning! These meetings are a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate their progress, and discuss ways to support their learning at home.
Your involvement makes a big difference in your child’s success!
If you haven’t already, please schedule your conference time directly with your child’s teacher as soon as possible if they attend GES or LPS. If your child attends CMS or CHS you do not need to schedule in advance.
Thank you for partnering with us to help every Spartan student thrive!
A friendly reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place Thursday evening and Friday morning! These meetings are a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, celebrate their progress, and discuss ways to support their learning at home.
Your involvement makes a big difference in your child’s success!
If you haven’t already, please schedule your conference time directly with your child’s teacher as soon as possible if they attend GES or LPS. If your child attends CMS or CHS you do not need to schedule in advance.
Thank you for partnering with us to help every Spartan student thrive!
The following students were the Stay In The Game attendance winners for the month of October. They each were in the running for tickets to the Browns vs. Ravens game on November 16.
Colton Mencer - Conneaut High School
McKenzie Vera - Conneaut Middle School
Nina Gillespie - Gateway Elementary
Meredith Lundin - Lakeshore Primary
The grand prize winner of the tickets is Gateway 3rd grader, Nina Gillespie! Congratulations, Nina!
#SITG #AttendanceMatters #StayInTheGame
Colton Mencer - Conneaut High School
McKenzie Vera - Conneaut Middle School
Nina Gillespie - Gateway Elementary
Meredith Lundin - Lakeshore Primary
The grand prize winner of the tickets is Gateway 3rd grader, Nina Gillespie! Congratulations, Nina!
#SITG #AttendanceMatters #StayInTheGame
Tomorrow, the freshman class will be hosting a craft and vendor show at CHS from 9-3. Over 65 crafters and vendors will fill the cafeteria and the hallways, with the entrance being at Jackson St. The show will feature a visit from Santa, concessions, a 50/50 raffle, and a basket raffle with winners being drawn at 2:00. Admission is just $1 for adults. Students and children are free. Come out and support local crafters and vendors and the freshman class!
📣 Reminder: No School Tomorrow! 📣
We’re celebrating the end of the 1st Quarter and are so proud of all our Spartan students for their hard work and accomplishments! 👏
Teachers will be participating in professional development and finalizing first quarter records.
Enjoy the long weekend—we’ll see everyone back soon! 😊
We’re celebrating the end of the 1st Quarter and are so proud of all our Spartan students for their hard work and accomplishments! 👏
Teachers will be participating in professional development and finalizing first quarter records.
Enjoy the long weekend—we’ll see everyone back soon! 😊
🎉 October is National Principals Month! 🎉
We’re proud to recognize the outstanding leaders who shape our schools every day! From inspiring students to mentoring staff and creating a welcoming environment for learning, our principals and assistant principals are at the heart of everything we do. 🌟
Let’s take a moment to celebrate their passion, dedication, and the incredible impact they have on our Spartan students and our Conneaut community. 👏
💙 Thank you, administrators, for all you do to help every student thrive! 💛
We’re proud to recognize the outstanding leaders who shape our schools every day! From inspiring students to mentoring staff and creating a welcoming environment for learning, our principals and assistant principals are at the heart of everything we do. 🌟
Let’s take a moment to celebrate their passion, dedication, and the incredible impact they have on our Spartan students and our Conneaut community. 👏
💙 Thank you, administrators, for all you do to help every student thrive! 💛
Keeping our Spartan students safe on the way to and from school is a team effort. Here’s how everyone can help:
✅ Stop when bus lights are flashing – it’s the law!
✅ Watch for kids near bus stops and in school zones.
✅ Give buses plenty of room, they’re making frequent stops.
A big shoutout to our incredible bus drivers who work tirelessly to keep our students safe every day! Let’s all do our part to make the ride to school a safe one.
✅ Stop when bus lights are flashing – it’s the law!
✅ Watch for kids near bus stops and in school zones.
✅ Give buses plenty of room, they’re making frequent stops.
A big shoutout to our incredible bus drivers who work tirelessly to keep our students safe every day! Let’s all do our part to make the ride to school a safe one.
Conneaut Area City Schools are proud to partner with the Cleveland Browns Stay in the Game Network! Thanks to this partnership, we are excited to announce this attendance incentive. See below for more information, and remember - it's important to BE HERE TO BE A PART!
CHS Marching Band pasta dinner is tonight
