This is a reminder that there is no school on Friday, March 27th, 2026. Friday is also the deadline to submit a mismatch form for the 26-27 school year. Be sure to check out this week's Clear Lake Connector for information about a change in the front office, the link to the mismatch form, and to find out who the Clear Lake Support Staff Person of the Year is!
We hope everyone has a fun, relaxing, and safe spring break! We can't wait to see students back on Monday, April 6th!
-Clear Lake Elementary
This afternoon we had fire drill #4. Students did an excellent job following directions and evacuating quickly and quietly. By law we are required to have 5 fire drills, 2 tornado drills, and 2 ALICE drills and 1 safety/Cardiac Team drill. Drills are documented on our Clear Lake web page and will be communicated through School Messenger after a drill has been conducted.
-Stephanie Niemi
Principal, Clear Lake Elementary
stephanie.niemi@oxfordschools.org
Dear Clear Lake Families,
Donations for Dots Fundraiser – Tomorrow!
We are excited to remind you that tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, is Donations for Dots day! This fun fundraiser supports our local Dolly Parton Imagination Library chapter, which provides free books to over 200 children in Oxford. Last year, our school community raised nearly $470. Can we beat that amount this year? We hope you'll join us in making a difference!
How It Works
Students who bring in a donation will be called down to place a dot sticker on our bulletin board display. PBIS Pals classrooms will compete in teams to see which can collect the most dot stickers and win a special prize. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Clear Lake PTO for sponsoring this exciting reward for our PBIS Pals classes!
Donation Guidelines
Please note that we are unable to accept pennies, as they are no longer being minted. We welcome any other coins or cash donations. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes an impact!
March is Reading Month – Don't Forget Your Reading Logs
A reminder, the deadline for submitting March is Reading Month reading logs is Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Students must have their reading logs signed by a parent or guardian before submitting them to their classroom teacher.
The top three readers from each class will receive a prize, and our top dog reader will earn an exclusive invitation to join Mrs. Niemi for a special "Paw-ty" after spring break!
Thank you for supporting our school community and fostering a love of reading and taking action!
-Clear Lake School
Next week is March is Reading Month spirit week! See the Connector for the list of spirit days. We are also having a special PBIS Pals competition on Tuesday, March 24! This is also a reminder that there is also no school on Friday, March 27th-April 3rd for spring break. To learn more about all the upcoming events please check your email for the Clear Lake Connector 3/20/26.
-Clear Lake Elementary
This afternoon we had our 2nd tornado drill of the school year. Students and staff did an excellent job practicing this drill. By law we are required to have two tornado drills, with one required during the month of March, five fire drills, and three security/safety drills during the school year. Today's drill meets the requirement of two tornado drills for the 25-26 school year.
Drills are documented on our Clear Lake web page and will always be communicated through School Messenger after a drill has been conducted.
Stephanie Niemi
Principal, Clear Lake Elementary
stephanie.niemi@oxfordschools.org
Please check your email for the updated Clear Lake Connector 3/12/26.
-Clear Lake Elementary
Dear Clear Lake families,
Do you have an incoming developmental kindergarten (DK) or kindergarten student for the 2026-2027 school year? Or do you know of a neighbor or family in your neighborhood that does?
Enrollment for DK, kindergarten, and new students in grades 1st-5th grade is now open!
Only DK and kindergarten families who have started enrollment will receive communications about upcoming DK/kindergarten events and parent meetings.
Click HERE to start the enrollment process today. If there are questions about enrollment please reach out to central enrollment at 248-969-5019.
-Clear Lake Elementary
This is a reminder that tomorrow, March 5th, is an early release day! Please make sure to send in a note to your child's teacher if there is a change in their afternoon dismissal plan. To read the updated Clear Lake Connector 3/4/26 please check your email for the link.
-Clear Lake Elementary
Please check your email for the updated Clear Lake Connector 2/26/26. This week's Connector has the link for the annual School Quality Survey and we would love to get feedback from our Clear Lake parents and guardians! The Connector also has information about March is Reading Month as well as the mismatch form for the 2026-2027 school year.
-Clear Lake Elementary
Dear Clear Lake families,
Please check your email for the updated Clear Lake Connector 2/19/26.
-Clear Lake Elementary
This is a reminder that this Wednesday, 2/11/26 is the next Count Day. If your child is ill and absent, please make sure to contact the attendance line at 248-969-5250. To read the updated Clear Lake Connector 2/9/26 please check your email.
-Clear Lake Elementary
Due to changing weather conditions this morning, we anticipate some bus routes may run late as drivers exercise extra caution. Thank you for your patience.
If you have questions, please contact our transportation office at (248) 969-1888.
Dear Clear Lake 5th grade families,
Please check your email for more information about the Level Up Camp opportunity for students entering 6th grade for the 2026-2027 school year.
-Clear Lake Elementary
Please check you email to read the Clear Lake Connector 2/3/2026. This first Connector of February is packed with new info and events!
-Clear Lake Elementary
This is a reminder that tomorrow, 1/29/26 is an early release day. It is also and early release day for our preschool friends in GSRP. Please keep the back parking lot loop sidewalk/curb area clear for preschool parents to pick up their students until 12:00PM. At 12:05PM, Clear Lake back pick up look traffic may pull forward to the curb area.
For the early release menu choice, early release schedule, and information about our new PBIS Golden Spoon Award please check your email for the Clear Lake Connector.
-Clear Lake Elementary
*** EVENING ACTIVITIES UPDATE 1/26/26 ***
All elementary and middle school activities for this evening are canceled.
High school coaches/advisors have been in communication with their teams. Several high school activities for this evening will continue as scheduled.
Reminder: On days when school is canceled, evening activities are optional. Families/students should only attend if it is safe to do so.
Oxford Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026, due to hazardous road conditions.
Updates on afterschool and evening activities will be shared on social media and posted to our district website.
Due to forecasted dangerously low temperatures, all Oxford Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026.
Please stay safe and take necessary precautions in the extreme cold.
Please check your email for the Clear Lake Connector 1/21/26. Stay warm and safe out there today!
-Clear Lake Elementary
1/15/26 Evening Activities Update:
High school games and practices may take place after 3:00 p.m. tonight and are optional (coaches will communicate directly).
High school exam days have been adjusted - please check your email for more information.
All elementary and middle school activities are canceled for this evening.
Please keep in mind that all events on days when school is canceled are optional. Please only participate and/or attend if you feel it is safe to do so.
