🎓 Congratulations to the Sixth Grade Class of 2026! 🎓

From tiny steps to walking across the stage! Today, we celebrate our amazing 6th-grade graduates with a special look back at where it all began. It’s incredible to see how much these students have grown, learned, and accomplished during their time here.

Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and staff who have supported them every step of the way. We are so proud of you, graduates! Good luck as you head into middle school—always remember to dream big! 🌟

📸 A huge thank you to all the families who shared these precious baby pictures to make this tribute possible.

Like, comment, and celebrate your graduate below! 👇

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3 months ago, Lorrie Irwin
SFE introduced a new breakfast cart at CES this week! The kids loved it! Eating a good breakfast is so essential for learning! Thank you, SFE, for continuing to look for ways to get our kids excited about healthy foods!
3 months ago, Kelly Johnson
CES debuts new breakfast cart
CES debuts new breakfast cart
We had a great group of 6th grade boys who took care of the flag at CES this year. The final fold before graduation.....
3 months ago, Kelly Johnson
CES boys taking down flag.
CES fourth grade brought the field trip to school today. They rotated through each class to see the Titanic, visit Disney, learned about volcanoes or the race to space, and had a paleontologist from UT talk about fossils. It was a great day!
3 months ago, Kelly Johnson
4th grade CES
4th grade CES
4th grade CES
4th grade CES
4th grade CES
4th grade CES
4th grade CES
4th grade CES
4th grade CES
South Clinton graduates enjoyed one last parachute experience!
3 months ago, Kelly Johnson
South Clinton graduation walk
South Clinton graduation walk
South Clinton graduation walk
South Clinton graduation walk
South Clinton graduation walk
Congratulations to Abby McAnally, second grade teacher at Clinton Elementary, for being awarded tenure tonight at the CCs School Board meeting. We are blessed to have you at CCS!
3 months ago, Kelly Johnson
Abby McAnally earns tenure
Abby McAnally earns tenure
Blaze Bowling wrapped up today with a staff student bowl and awards. We had a great group of kids this year! They were the first Blaze group to use the renovated bowling lanes! They are amazing!
3 months ago, Kelly Johnson
Blaze bowling team
blaze bowing team
Blaze bowling awards
Blaze bowling awards
Our 6th grade Blaze News Crew members conducted interviews for the upcoming Blaze News Crew! We will be adding 6-8 new members next week! Go Blaze!
3 months ago, Kelly Johnson
Blaze News crew in action
Blaze News crew in action
Blaze News crew in action
Blaze News crew in action
Each school participated in Career on Wheels this year! We greatly appreciate all the community partners who came and taught our students about their career field!
3 months ago, Kelly Johnson
career on wheels
career on wheels
career on wheels
career on wheels
career on wheels
SCES parents and students had fun playing "Drums Alive" at a parental involvement activity. Many thanks to the Education Foundation for funding the equipment purchase!
3 months ago, Kelly Johnson
SCES parents and students playing the drums
All CCS 6th-grade students should bring their Chromebooks and chargers to school on Tuesday, May 19th, so the technology department can prepare them for the end of 6th grade. If your child is eligible to keep their Chromebook, it will be sent home on Wednesday, May 20th, and should not be returned to school.
3 months ago, Lorrie Irwin
Chromebook Reminder
We LOVE our nurses in Clinton City Schools. The do a terrific job taking care of our students.
4 months ago, Kelly Johnson
Thanking Clinton City Schools' nurses for Nurse Appreciation Week
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Please help us extend a HUGE thank you to all the amazing teachers and staff across Clinton City Schools! You are AMAZING!!!
4 months ago, Kelly Johnson
Thanking CCS teachers and staff on Teacher Appreciation Week
The Clinton Elementary Spring Cook-out has been moved inside today, but is still happening! Reminder: Please don't park in the St. Mark's Methodist parking lot as they have church activities today. We look forward to a great day!
4 months ago, Kelly Johnson
Clinton Elementary Cook-out has been moved inside today.
Happy Principal Appreciation Day to four of the VERY best! Thank you, for all you do for our students and staff members every day!
4 months ago, Kelly Johnson
Happy Principals Day!
Ready to see your name in lights? 🎥✨ Clinton City Schools is looking for the next generation of storytellers, editors, and on-camera stars to join the 2026-2027 Blaze News Crew!

If you're a current 4th or 5th grader (upcoming 5th/6th) who loves digital media, this is your time to shine.

🎬 What You’ll Do
Record and edit professional videos

Interview players and coaches at sporting events

Write scripts and produce weekly episodes

Learn to handle cameras like a pro

📝 How to Apply (Step 1)
Submit a 30-second to 1-minute video by May 8th to blazenews@clintonschools.org.

Choose one of these options:

-The Intro: Tell us who you are and why you’re a great fit.
-The Pitch: Show us a segment you’d love to see on Blaze Broadcasting.
-Include your name, grade level, and school in your submission!

🗓️ What’s Next? (Step 2)
If your video is selected, you’ll be invited for an in-person interview at SCES on May 12 (3:15–4:15 PM). You’ll get to meet the team—Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Metcalf, Ms. Tippit, and our current 6th-grade crew—and try out the gear!

No experience? No problem! We are looking for students who are dependable, respectful, and eager to learn.

Show us your best work! We can't wait to see your videos. 📽️🔥

#BlazeNews #ClintonCitySchools #StudentBroadcasting #FutureJournalists #BlazeNation
4 months ago, Lorrie Irwin
Blaze News Crew Auditions
⛳🏌️‍♂️ Join us for the Joe Forgety Classic Golf Tournament presented by The Education Foundation for Clinton City and Anderson County Schools! 📅 May 9th 📍 Centennial Golf Course Gather your team and come enjoy a great day of golf while supporting an even greater cause! We’ll kick things off with lunch at noon followed by a 1:30 PM shotgun start. 🎉 Enjoy: A fun day on the course Door prizes for our guests Community fellowship The opportunity to support local students and educators ❤️ All proceeds directly benefit students and teachers within the Clinton City Schools and Anderson County Schools systems. ⛳ Team spots are limited, so don’t wait! 👉 Register today and secure your team’s place in the tournament. Show your support and help make a difference in education throughout our community!
4 months ago, Clinton City Schools
Joe Forgerty Golf Tournament
Our very own Scott Rhea spoke to the Clinton Rotary Club about school funding today. CCS is blessed to have his knowledge and dedication!
4 months ago, Kelly Johnson
Scott Rhea speaking at Rotary about school funding
ELA TCAPS have been packed up and shipped off for scoring! Our kids are rocking Math and Science now! Just a few more days!
4 months ago, Kelly Johnson
SCES packing up TCAPS
Come see some amazing performances tomorrow (Saturday) in front of the Community Center! The weather is going to be amazing to come support our kids!
4 months ago, Kelly Johnson
stage at Mosaic Arts Festival
Mosaic Arts Festival Performance schedule