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
We are deeply grateful for your service. ❤️🤍💙
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!
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
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 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! 💛
✅ 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.
No School Tomorrow – NEOEA Day!
Join the Conneaut Spartans for Senior Night at Ricaurte Stadium/JoslinField as they take on the Edgewood Warriors!
Senior Night begins before kickoff (6pm)
Kickoff at 7:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and celebrate our seniors! 💙💛 #SpartanPride #SeniorNight #BlueAndGold
Are you a former or current GEAR UP student, alumnus, educator, parent/guardian? Share your story (video, audio or written) of how GEAR UP has helped you achieve your goals and/or made a positive impact in our Spartan community.
Visit https://www.videoask.com/fx0ogdvi9 and share your story.
Friday, 4:30-6:30 PM - Join us for the Chris Brecht State Farm Tailgate Carnival on Maple Avenue before the White Out Game at 7pm at Joslin Field! 🏈
Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM - Bring the whole family to the Gateway Outdoor Learning Center’s Discover Day! This FREE event will have hands-on learning activities and exhibits for kids to explore the outdoors and connect with nature. 🌳
Saturday, 6 PM - Don’t miss the Band-O-Rama hosted by Conneaut Music Boosters and CHS Band at Ricaurte Stadium! A night of music and Spartan fun! 🎺🎵
Mark your calendars and come out to support our community this weekend!
🎉 September is Attendance Awareness Month 🎉
We’re kicking off Attendance Awareness Spirit Week to help everyone understand just how important it is to be present and engaged every day!
Let’s show our spirit and stay connected across the district with THEMED DAYS leading up to the White Out Game.
(All buildings will follow the same theme each day—Spartan unity! )
Monday (9/15): 🧡 “Stay in the Game” – Wear brown or orange to show your spirit!
Tuesday (9/16): 👔 “Ready, Set, Dress Your Best!” – It’s dress-up day—look sharp!
Wednesday (9/17): 🎩 “Headed for Success” – Top it off with your favorite hat!
Thursday (9/18): 🏈 “Team Up” – We’re all in this together—wear your favorite team shirt!
Friday (9/19): 🤍 “White Out Absences” – Show your support for strong attendance in your White Out shirt or a white shirt!
🌟 District-Wide Highlights:
🏈 Stay in the Game Booth at the WHITE OUT Game!
📅 Friday, September 19th
Join us at the White Out Game for an exciting “Stay in the Game” booth!
Sign our attendance banner
Grab important info for families
Enter to win Browns-themed prizes
Play a round of cornhole on special Browns boards!
Let’s make every day count—because when you miss school, you miss out. Let’s stay in the game, together!
Thank you for your understanding!
encouraging students and staff to show their excitement for the upcoming school year by wearing their best Browns gear tomorrow for a “Browns Spirit Day” ahead of the season opener.
Week 1 of September's Stay in the Game Attendance Awareness Month focuses on encouraging Attendance Pledges from students, staff, and the Spartan community to commit to regular attendance. To participate, take the pledge at stayinthegame.org/pledge and share your commitment using the hashtag #StayInTheGame to help kick off the year-long campaign for improving school attendance in the CACS!
Enjoy the long weekend and take time to relax with family and friends!
The doors are open, the backpacks are packed, and we're ready for a brand new year full of possibilities. Whether you're stepping into kindergarten or gearing up for your senior year—this is your moment.
Welcome back Conneaut Spartans — let's make this year unforgettable!
Just a reminder that TOMORROW is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
We’re beyond excited to welcome back our amazing students for a brand new year of learning, growing, and Spartan pride!
Let’s kick off the year strong with our theme:
"Every Student, Every Day — Spartans All the Way!"
Make sure backpacks are ready, alarms are set, and smiles are on! Let’s show that Spartan spirit in blue, white, and gold!
Here’s to a great start to the year — we’ll see you bright and early!
