Conneaut Area City Schools

Don't forget the 12th Annual Conneaut Spartans Whiteout Game and Tailgate party is this Friday, September 16th. The tailgate party is a free event to the youth of our community and is held from 4:30-6:30 followed by the Spartan Football game which kicks off at 7pm. You can't have a Whiteout game without t-shirts! Shirts will be sold for $5 each at CMS and CHS on Thursday and Friday and are still for sale at Chris Brecht State Farm Insurance, 216 Main Street. A small number of shirts may be sold at the tailgate so get yours today before they run out. We want the home bleachers to be a WHITE OUT! Looking forward to a fun evening on Friday. Thank you to Chris Brecht State Farm for sponsoring the tailgate and for all the businesses, organizations, and community members that will be providing prizes for the kids. GO SPARTANS!

SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW! Doors open at CMS 7:00 am; CHS 7:10 am, GES 8:10 am and LPS 9:10am Check the website (www.cacsk12.org) or click here for updated bus route information: https://www.cacsk12.org/documents/transportation/2022%2F23-trips-%26-stops/366153 Everyone on our Spartan team worked hard to make sure we are ready to begin the 22-23 school year. Please have patience should we have to make any adjustments this week. Looking forward to a great day and a fantastic year!

Updated bus routes and stops have been added to the district site. https://www.cacsk12.org/documents/transportation/140605 Please be aware routes and stops are subject to change. Questions can be directed to your students building or the transportation department.

You have one more hour for the backpack distribution at the Conneaut Human Resource Center. They will be there until noon. Enter through the Right Track Room.

Notice: Phone service has been restored for the Conneaut Schools.

Notice: Due to a WindStream outage district phones are temporarily down.

To help alleviate the cost of the Chicago Trip, the Conneaut Music Boosters are holding a Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, September 17th. It will be located at Conneaut High School from 10 am -5 pm.

Bus stops are now available on our district website, bus numbers will be posted the week of the 29th.

On Aug 22nd all student passwords for all district accounts will be updated. Your students building will be providing their new passwords when Chromebooks are distributed.

Spartan fans, come support our teams this week! The Spartan football team will take on the Edgewood Warriors at Corlew Stadium on Thursday, August 18 at 7:00pm. Pre-sale tickets will be sold tonight from 6-8pm inside Corlew Stadium or tomorrow from 2-4:30pm at the Edgewood Athletic Office. Pre-sale tickets are $5 for students and $6 for adults. The gate at Corlew Stadium is CASHLESS. Any tickets not purchased in advance will need to be purchased online. Use this link to purchase: https://ehsathletics.org/edgewood-athletics-box-office/ Then, join us for Friday Night Futbol at SPARC! The girls soccer team takes on Edgewood at 5:00pm, followed by the boys at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at the gate. Go Spartans!

A later start for students also means a later start for staff. Our administrators just returned this week and the administrative assistants will report on Monday. For now here is some preliminary information that we can share: September 1-First Student/Teacher Contact Day. Students with their parents/guardians will meet with teachers, receive Chromebooks, complete paperwork and receive initial assignments. Lakeshore and Gateway students will receive assigned times in the mail sometime next week. CMS and CHS students are to report on Sept 1 between 4 pm -7pm. September 6-First student day with bussing. Building times will be close to what they were last year and will be announced next week. Routes will be posted by Aug 20 and will be adjusted as needed. Enjoy your last 19 days of summer vacation!

So far, we have about 1/3 of our families who have completed their FinalForms documents online. THANK YOU! Please do not worry about the student signatures. We will complete those in the classrooms once they are back in the buildings. All households should have received an account confirmation email from FinalForms (check spam/junk if you did not). We are asking all our remaining families to please click the link in the email you were sent and follow the steps to login and access your student(s) and complete the forms. Thank you for helping us get this project completed in a timely manner. We would like to reach 100% participation by Monday!

It's the final month of summer vacation but we are busy in the CACS getting things ready for the start of the school year. Thank you to the 512 student families who already filled out their FinalForms. This is a reminder message to the 1390 who have not done so to please do this today. All households should have received an account confirmation email from FinalForms (check spam/junk if you did not). We are asking that starting this school year ALL parents/guardians of students use this electronic form keeping system. Please click the link in the email you were sent and follow the steps to login and access your student(s). Thank you for helping us get this project completed in a timely manner.

REVISED: Good morning Spartan Families! Sometime today you should receive an account confirmation email from FinalForms (check spam/junk if you did not). We are asking that starting this school year ALL parents/guardians of students use this electronic form keeping system. Please click the link in the email you were sent and follow the steps to login in and access your student(s). TOMORROW if you did not receive an email, please call 440-593-7245 and let us know your student(s) name(s) and an email address to send to. I hope you are enjoying your summer so far. Remember students do not return until September 1! More information will be sent about that first day.

For any high school girl interested in playing golf this fall, there will be a short meeting at Conneaut High School in the back gymnasium parking lot tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5pm. If you plan to golf it is important that Coach Ritari know your intentions. If any girls are interested in playing but can't make the meeting, please email Mr Taylor at jtaylor@cacsk12.org by tomorrow evening.

Attention Students and Parents: All Chromebooks, chargers and hotspots MUST be returned for the summer months. If you will be taking summer school classes another system will be provided at that time. All students will receive the same system back next year. If a system is not returned, another will not be provided until a replacement is paid for. Chromebooks can be returned to any staff member, or your building's office. Replacement costs for non returned chromebooks is $275, chargers $30. Online students should return all items to the Conneaut Middle School office.

Hey, Conneaut! Mark your calendars and join us next Tuesday, May 24 for our 3rd annual Senior Parade! 🚓🚗🚙 •Seniors should meet in the back parking lot of CHS no later than 6:45pm. •Vehicles should be decorated ahead of time, and a parent or family member should drive the parade vehicle. No seniors will be permitted to drive their own vehicle in the parade. •The parade will depart CHS at 7:00pm and proceed along the following route: Chestnut St. - Rt. 20W - Stadium Ave. - Maple Ave. •Seniors’ names will be announced over the loud speaker at Joslin Field, and CACS staff will gather near the stadium. We would love to have the community come out to support our seniors and wish them well! Hope to see you along the parade route! 🎓

Be sure to check out and like the new Conneaut High School Art Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/Conneaut-High-School-Art-102550945803646

Remote Area Medical is coming to Ashtabula County! If you have gaps in your medical coverage or do not have vision or dental insurance, Remote Area Medical or RAM can help…and at no cost to you! All ages welcome!RAM is a FREE clinic providing basic medical, dental, and vision care, including chiropractic care, acupuncture, and hearing screenings!This year, the clinic takes place at Lakeside High School April 2-3 with doors opening at 6:00am. Services are provided on a first come, first served basis. COVID safety protocols are in place to ensure everyone is protected. Masks are required in the clinic and screenings will be completed prior to entrance. Have questions about services? Call 865-579-1530 or logon to the website at ramusa.org to learn more about this free program.

This Saturday, March 5th, the freshman class will be hosting a craft and vendor fair at Conneaut High School from 9am-3pm. Over 40 crafters and vendors will be spread out in the cafeteria and the hallways. The show will feature a visit from the Easter Bunny, concessions, a 50/50 raffle, and a Chance Auction which will be 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. Please use the Jackson St entrance. Also on Saturday, there will be a clean up day at CLYO. This will begin at 10am. There will be a sign up sheet at the concession stand for those needing community service hours.