Our #TeamCHS Lady Cub volleyball team won today and punched their ticket to the State Championship game on Friday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. In order to allow all #TeamCISD students and staff members the opportunity to go support our Lady Cubs, we will not have school on Friday, November 20th. Thursday will be a regular day and not an early release day. Questions, comments or concerns? Call me on my cellphone, 254-707-1503, or office phone, 254-675-1825, or email me, andy.ball@cliftonisd.org. AB
#TeamCISD has a few reminders as we wrap up October 🎃
📚 Friday, October 30th marks the end of the second six weeks grading period for CMS and CHS.
⏰ Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1st. Remember to set your clocks back one hour.
📅 Monday, November 2nd – No school for ALL Clifton ISD students! Staff will participate in professional development while CES wraps up scheduled parent conferences.
Enjoy the extra hour of sleep and the long weekend, Cub families! 💚🖤
Parent Resources & an AI Check-In
Common Sense Media offers age-based media reviews and updated guidance on children’s use of AI chatbots. Common Sense Media
🧰 You don’t have to be a tech expert to guide your Cub!
Keep these resources handy for questions about apps, games, online safety, and healthy technology habits:
⭐ Common Sense Media: Age-based reviews and family guidance.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
⭐ Family Media Plan: Set expectations that work for your household.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/How-to-Make-a-Family-Media-Use-Plan.aspx
⭐ AI guidance for families: Learn what to consider at different ages.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/ai-chatbots-and-your-child-age-and-stage-guidance
An AI reminder: A confident answer is not always a correct answer. Help children check information, keep personal details out of chats, and turn to trusted people for support.
💬 Weekend challenge: Review one app together, check its privacy settings, and ask, “What would you do if something here made you uncomfortable?”
Digital Citizenship Week is ending, but safe, kind choices matter all year. 💚
Cyberbullying: Support, Save, Report
StopBullying.gov recommends supporting children, documenting harmful behavior, reporting it, and blocking abusive accounts. StopBullying.gov
🤝 Our Cubs should never face online bullying alone.
Cyberbullying can happen in texts, group chats, games, and social media. Help your child know what to do:
• Stop responding. Don’t argue or retaliate.
• Save evidence of hurtful messages, including usernames and dates.
• Report the behavior through the app or game, then block the account.
• Tell a trusted adult. Contact your child’s school when students are involved or school life is affected.
• Support the person being targeted without forwarding the hurtful content.
For parents: Stay calm, listen, and thank your child for telling you.
💬 Tonight’s conversation: “Who could you go to if something online made you feel unsafe?”
More help:
https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/prevention
Social Media & Group Chat Etiquette
Common Sense Media emphasizes thoughtful posting, privacy settings, and modeling consent before sharing photos. Common Sense Media
💚 Kindness belongs behind the screen, too!
Whether your child uses social media, gaming chats, or group messages, the same rule applies: there is a real person on the other side.
• Pause before posting: Is it kind? Is it true? Is it yours to share?
• Ask permission before sharing someone’s photo, video, or private message.
• Remember that disappearing messages can still be saved or screenshotted.
• Review privacy settings together. A private account does not make every interaction safe.
• Skip the pile-on. Don’t like, forward, or add to hurtful posts.
💬 Tonight’s conversation: “Would you say that same comment face-to-face?”
Family guidance on social media readiness and safety:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/should-i-let-my-kid-get-social-media-like-instagram-or-snapchat-before-theyre-13
Teaching Safe Online Behavior
The FTC recommends verifying unexpected messages through a known website or contact and enabling extra account protection. Consumer Advice
🔒 Pause before you click!
Online safety matters in games, messages, apps, and websites—not just social media.
• Keep passwords, login codes, addresses, and personal details private.
• Treat unexpected links and “free prize” offers with caution, even when they appear to come from a friend.
• Ask a trusted adult before downloading something, making a purchase, or responding to an unfamiliar person.
• Use a different strong password for each account and turn on two-step verification when available.
💬 Tonight’s conversation: “What would you do if a message promised free game rewards?”
Family scam-spotting tips:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-avoid-phishing-scams
Parenting in a Digital World
These tips draw on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Family Media Plan. HealthyChildren.org
📱 Start with a conversation, Cubs!
Parenting in a digital world starts with knowing what your child enjoys online. Ask them to show you a favorite game, app, or video!
• Set family expectations for when, where, and how devices are used.
• Protect time for sleep, homework, movement, and family connection.
• Create device-free moments.
• Keep checking in as your child’s interests and needs change.
💬 Tonight’s conversation: “What do you enjoy online, and how do you feel afterward?”
Build your family’s plan:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/How-to-Make-a-Family-Media-Use-Plan.aspx
Join us for a day full of Cub spirit on Friday, October 9th!
📣 9:00 a.m. | Districtwide Pep Rally at the Clifton High School Gym
⏰ 1:00 p.m. | Early Release
📅 Monday, October 12 | No School
Enjoy the long weekend, Cub families!
Thank you for loving our Cubs, serving our families and leading our students each and every day. We are grateful for you and all you do to make Clifton ISD a great place to learn and grow!
#LetsBeGreatTogether
💚 YOUR VOICE MATTERS AT CLIFTON ISD!
Great schools are built through strong partnerships, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation!
Clifton ISD is inviting parents and community members to serve on our district and campus committees for the 2026–2027 school year!
🏫 District Site-Based Decision Making Committee – Help shape district goals, improvement efforts, and educational priorities.
🟢 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) – Provide input on student health, wellness, and a supportive school environment.
📚 Campus Site-Based Decision Making Committees – Partner with campus leaders to support student achievement and campus improvement.
From families to local businesses and community members, every voice brings a valuable perspective. Join us in shaping a stronger Clifton ISD for our students!
Interested in serving? Complete our interest form today!
🔗https://forms.gle/UKLNFDY19KxdiVZX7
Together, we can make a difference. Let's Be Great Together! 💚
#TeamCISD remembers and honors this Patriot Day.
Twenty-five years ago, our nation was forever changed. Each September 11, our country observes Patriot Day, a national day of remembrance honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and recognizing the courage and sacrifice of first responders and all those who answered the call to serve.
Today, Clifton ISD joins communities across our nation in remembering those we lost, honoring those who served and reflecting on the courage, service and compassion shown in the days that followed.
As we teach the next generation the significance of September 11, may we continue to honor its legacy by caring for one another, serving others and remembering the importance of being great together.
Order yearbooks for all Clifton ISD students(grades K-12) at the link below!
Clifton ISD 2026-2027 Yearbook Order Site
💚🐻🎓This post is student-designed. We love supporting our Cubs as they practice and grow!
🛍️ Orders due September 20th: https://www.promoplace.com/clifton
💚 Homecoming: Friday, October 9 vs. Eastland
Go Cubs! 🐻🏈
📅 REMINDER: SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Clifton ISD campuses and offices will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy the long weekend, Cubs! 💚
Download the Raptor Safe app today to pre-screen and speed up the line.
https://raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/
Step-by-step instructions can be found here: https://cub.s.gy/raptor
For questions or assistance, please contact your school office. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe.