Claymont High School Newsletter
April 2025
April 2025
Bell to Bell Banter, made up of four Claymont business students, created a podcast to share their perspective and have meaningful conversations. In this podcast, they discuss anything from regular life as a teenager, to more complex subjects, such as buying a home and investing. In order to be profitable, they have been selling advertising space on the show. They will be competing against 20 other schools in the annual Junior Achievement Company Program Expo on April 22nd, and will be the only team from Tuscarawas County. If you would like to check out their podcast, please check out the QR code to take you to our Spotify account.
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society Induction was held on Thursday, April 3rd where seventeen new members were welcomed into this group. The National Honor Society (NHS) is a prestigious organization that recognizes outstanding high school students for their academic excellence, leadership, service, and character. Membership is granted to students who have demonstrated strong performance in these areas and who strive to uphold the values of the society. Congratulations to the new members and good luck to the senior members who will be graduating. We will miss you!
Bree Bowman Makyah Maple
Malaika Douglas Jilian Patterson
Livia Garabrandt Lauren Rectanus
Raegan Hall Tyson Shetler
Madison Holderbaum Miley Stewart
Reece Hudnall Keira Watkins
Juniors: Sophomores:
Cadi Aul Kyndall Boitnott
Abbey Lane Devore Grace Canfield
Cora Dotts Madelyn Dean
Ava Edwards Braxtyn Myers
Cambria Edwards Brinley Poland
Ethan Fair Ashley Yang
Carson Golec
Zane Kuczirka
Grace McPherson
Sydney Ronald
Lorena Warren
March Students of the Month
Senior
River Bower
Senior
Jacob Bache
Junior
Zane Kuczirka
Junior
Ava Edwards
Sophomore
Robin Allen
Sophomore
Morgen Lendon
Freshman
Elah Davis
Freshman
Dash Dallas
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Winners- March
Connor Hillyer
Caleb Yoder
Dreighton Betts
Bryden Fisher
On Tuesday, April 8th we welcome the class of 2029 and their parents to the high school at 6:00 pm for Freshmen Orientation. We will have a presentation about scheduling, graduation requirements and other things students will need to know as they enter high school next year. Students will be picking electives for freshman year at the middle school on April 9th. Please contact the high school counseling office with questions.
Please follow this link for information about required immunizations for current juniors.
A Vaccine Clinic Offered at the High School for incoming seniors (Class of 2026) on May 21st from 2-4 pm. The required meningococcal vaccine will be available. See the QR code on the flyer to register.
Sports physicals are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Aultman Health Center at Claymont High School. Physicals are $55 and can be schdeuled by calling 740-673-7182.
Stop by Mr. Meiser's room and get your senior t-shirt
If you still need a cap and gown they can be purchased online through the Josten's website or see Mr. Meiser. He has them for $55 cash.
Important Dates and Deadlines
May 4th- Deadline for Senior Portraits for the 2024-25 yearbook! There are some very specific guidelines to follow so please take a look at these Requirements, Deadlines, and Legal Forms. If you have any questions, please email jbaldwin@claymontschools.org
May 10th- Claymont Foundation Dinner- Scholarship Award winners should attend- 6:15 for pictures
May 12th- Deadline for Baby Photos for the graduation video
May 15th- Senior Awards night- 6:00pm- you will be told in advance if you should attend
May 23rd- Seniors Last Day
Bus Tour- Departing at approximately 10:00 am and returning at approximately 1:30 pm
Wear cap and gown
Kindergarten walk at the stadium
Picnic
May 29th- Group Picture /Graduation Practice
Group Picture in front of the High School at 9:00 am
Graduation Practice in the Gym following picture
Cap and Gowns not required
Wear your senior class t-shirts
May 30th- GRADUATION- 6:00 pm
Solar Array Ribbon Cutting ☀️
On Tuesday, April 22nd we will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially celebrate this exciting move to green energy production. Claymont City Schools has been working with Titan Energy and TMI Energy to complete this project.
CHS 2024-2025 Yearbook Sales
The 2024-2025 yearbooks are on sale starting Tuesday, April 8th. The books will be $65 and can be purchased by following the QR code. Yearbooks are a great way to look back at high school memories! If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Baldwin at jbaldwin@claymontschools.org or Mr. White at dwhite@claymontschools.org.
News from the Counselors
There are still plenty of opportunities to earn scholarships. Seniors should be checking the wall in the guidance office for scholarship opportunities. Some deadlines have passed and others are fast approaching. Online these scholarships can be found at this link.You can't be awarded money if you don't apply!
We are implementing a few important changes to CCP classes for next year. Please read this CCP document carefully and if you have any questions, please call the high school counseling office. The students were made aware of these changes and deadlines at a meeting a few weeks ago. They also all received a copy of this letter.
The Fine Arts Festival will be Thursday night at Claymont High School from 5-8pm. Join us for a great night of the arts featuring artwork from students in K-12, as well as music and drama performances.
See Mrs. Trimmer to purchase Prom tickets. They are $35 each.
Here is a link to other information you need to know about Prom!
**Important Spring Testing Information**
The remaining End of Course testing will be on the following dates: April 29th, 30th, May 1st and 2nd. If your child is taking Geometry, Algebra 1, Government, American History, or Biology they will be expected to be here and take the End of Course test for graduation.
Our very own Mrs. Carrie Kunkle was named the Twin City Educator of the Year at a banquet on April 2nd. Mrs. Kunkle teaches Art and is in charge of the Student Council, is on the Building Leadership Team, District Leadership Team and is instrumental in many of the things that occur at the high school. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to our students!
Spring A Cappella Barbershop Harmony Convention
While most students will be home relaxing, our auditioned a cappella ensemble, newly named "Voltage A Cappella" will be competing and enjoying their first ever a cappella convention! This event is a multi-state district convention of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Students will be competing for a rating, and also receive clinics from some of the best minds in vocal music! After their competition, the students will have the opportunity to watch and meet gold medalist ensembles! Pictured are members of the ensemble at their coaching session with Dr. Doughtery from Drury University, who is also a Barbershop Harmony Society Certified Judge!
Students have put in months of work leading up to this event, and could not be more excited! We look forward to the new tradition that these students will start this year, and all of their future successes!
The Claymont Mustangs Esports Team traveled to Ohio University at the start of April to compete for the third time in a row at the regional match for the CSE region of Esports Ohio. They qualified for this trip by achieving a winning record and placing in the top 4 of their divisions against 16 other schools. Great job!
Upcoming Events
April 29th, 30th, May 1st and 2nd- Spring End of Course Testing
April 14th- 21st- SPRING BREAK
Principal
Mrs. Kelsi Barnhart
Assistant Principal
Miss Ida Gorman
High School Office
(740) 922-3471
School Counselor (9th & 11th)
Mrs. Kristin Trimmer
School Counselor (10th & 12th)
Mrs. Stephanie Crone
High School Secretary
Ms. Brenda Seibert
Attendance Secretary
Mrs. Angela Rotella