Get a good night’s rest, set those alarms and get ready for a GREAT first day of school! 📚
🍳 Remember, breakfast is FREE for ALL students at every Clifton ISD campus! A good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast help fuel the mind and body for a strong start to the school day.
Clifton families can also check out the August breakfast and lunch menu so everyone knows what’s cooking! 🍎🔗 View the full menu: bit.ly/CISDMenus
📋 Family Reminder: If you did not complete a School Meal Application during registration, please complete one through MySchoolApps to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch.
Sleep well, Cubs. We’ll see you in the morning! 💚🐻
#LetsBeGreatTogether
Tonight, Clifton Elementary School opens its doors to welcome our Cubs and their families for Meet the Teacher, and we can't wait to see everyone beginning at 4:30 p.m.!
As you explore classrooms and meet your child's teacher, be sure to say hello to the many new faces joining the CES family this year. From our classrooms and front office to student support services, we're excited to welcome several outstanding educators and staff members who are ready to make a difference for our students.
Whether you've already met them through our welcome posts or will be meeting them for the first time tonight, we hope you'll help us give each of them a warm Clifton welcome!
We look forward to partnering with our families as we begin another year of learning, growth and success. Together, we'll continue living out Cub PRIDE through Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Excellence every day.
📚 We'll see you tonight at Meet the Teacher 4:30 - 6:30!
Let's Be Great Together! 💚🐻
Please join #TeamCISD in giving a warm Cub welcome to Brian Sanders, our new Clifton Middle School Assistant Principal, and Brandon Ernst, who is returning home to Clifton as our Instructional Technology specialist at CMS. We're excited to have both of them serving our students, supporting our staff and becoming part of the Clifton Middle School family.
Let's Be Great Together! 💚🐻
Please join us in welcoming Tammy McCulloch back to #TeamCISD!
Tammy is returning to Clifton ISD as a Diagnostician in our Special Programs Department, where she will play an important role in supporting students, collaborating with families and partnering with teachers to help every learner reach their full potential.
We are excited to have Ms. McCulloch back serving our Cubs and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make across our district.
Welcome back, Tammy, and let's be great together! 💚🐻
At Clifton ISD, we know that great schools are built by great people. This year, we are excited to welcome an outstanding group of educators and staff members to Clifton High School who have chosen to invest their talents, passion and dedication in serving our students.
Each new team member strengthens our commitment to providing high-quality learning opportunities, meaningful relationships and a supportive environment where every student can succeed. We are excited for the positive impact they will have on our students, campus and community.
Please join us in welcoming our newest Cubs to #TeamCHS! We are honored they have chosen Clifton ISD and look forward to an incredible school year together.
As we begin a new school year, we remain committed to living out Cub PRIDE through Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Excellence every day. Together, we'll continue to support one another, inspire our students and make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
Let's Be Great Together! 💚🐻
#TeamCISD
We're excited to welcome back our returning staff and extend a very special Clifton Cubs welcome to our newest teachers joining the Clifton ISD family this year!
This week is filled with learning, collaboration and preparation as we get ready to welcome our students back on Wednesday, August 12.
As we begin a new school year, we remain committed to living out Cub PRIDE—Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Excellence—each and every day. Together, we'll build strong relationships, refine our craft and create meaningful opportunities for every student to succeed.
Here's to a great beginning and an even greater year ahead. Let's Be Great Together! 💚
#LetsBeGreatTogether #TeamCISD
A huge thank you to our Clifton ISD families! 187 students completed registration today, bringing our total to about 800 students registered for the 2026–2027 school year! 💚🐻
📱Missed registration this week? No worries! District and campus offices are closed Friday, but you can contact your child's campus on Monday to schedule a time to complete registration paperwork.
📚 Save the Date – Meet the Teacher
Thursday, August 6th
🏫 Clifton Elementary (PreK–5): 4:30–6:30 p.m.
🏫 Clifton Middle (6–8): 5:00–6:30 p.m.
🏫 Clifton High (9–12): 5:00–6:30 p.m.
We can't wait to welcome our Cubs back! #LetsBeGreatTogether 🐻💚
Tomorrow is the LAST day for in-person registration at the CHS Cafeteria, from 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. If you can't make it during those hours, please contact your child's campus to make alternate arrangements. 🐻 #LetsBeGreatTogether
Start your registration today by visiting our Registration Hub:
register.cliftonisd.org
Complete these 4 required online steps before coming to campus:
✅ Ascender Parent Portal (Update contact information, verify student information and review required handbooks and district policies.)
✅ MySchoolApps (More Than a Lunch Form! Complete your school meal application to help support funding for technology, student programs, and other valuable resources.)
✅ Rank One (Complete required athletics and band participation forms for eligible students.)
✅ Digital Forms (Complete residency verification and required student registration forms.)
Once you've completed the online steps:
📄 Stop by campus to complete a few quick paper forms.
🚪 Please enter through the Clifton High School Main Entrance (1101 North Avenue Q).
🎓 Students entering grades 6–12 must attend with a parent or legal guardian to review and finalize their class schedules.
Completing your online registration before arriving helps make your campus visit quick and easy. We can't wait to welcome our Cubs back for another great year!
#TeamCISD #LetsBeGreatTogether
🐻 Is your child eligible for FREE full-day Prekindergarten at Clifton ISD?
If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026, resides within the Clifton ISD attendance boundaries and meets Texas Prekindergarten eligibility requirements, they may qualify for FREE full-day Prekindergarten.
A strong start in Prekindergarten helps children develop early literacy, math, social and emotional skills while building confidence for kindergarten and beyond.
Your child may qualify if they meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
✅ Unable to speak and comprehend English
✅ Eligible for the National School Lunch Program based on household income
✅ Experiencing homelessness
✅ Child of an active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces (including Texas military forces or reserve components called to active duty)
✅ Child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
✅ Child has ever been in the conservatorship (foster care) of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
✅ Child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award
✅ Child of a classroom teacher employed by a Texas public school district
If you believe your child may meet Texas Prekindergarten eligibility requirements, we encourage you to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible.
Visit Clifton ISD during registration at the Clifton High School Cafeteria, where staff can help determine eligibility, review required documentation and complete your child's enrollment.
Registration Hours:
🟢Tuesday, July 28th: 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.
🟢 Wednesday, July 29th: 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.
🟢Thursday, July 30th: 7:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Our staff will also be available to answer questions, review eligibility requirements and assist you with the enrollment process. https://www.cliftonisd.org/page/enrollment Visit the Clifton ISD Enrollment webpage to learn more.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Cubs!
📣 Registration Starts Tuesday!
The countdown is on! Registration for the 2026–2027 school year begins Tuesday, July 28 in the Clifton High School Cafeteria.
Important Reminder: A parent or legal guardian must be present to complete registration. Students entering grades 6–12 must also attend for academic advising and course schedule planning.
Hours:
📅 Tuesday, July 28 • 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
📅 Wednesday, July 29 • 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, July 30 • 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Be sure to visit the Clifton ISD Enrollment webpage before you arrive for registration requirements, required documents and helpful resources. https://www.cliftonisd.org/page/enrollment
We can't wait to welcome our Cubs back! 💚
#TeamCISD #America250 #LetsBeGreatTogether
Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, July 7.
We wish our students, staff, families and community a safe and happy Fourth of July!
#TeamCISD #LetsBeGreatTogether
🍎 Exciting News for #TeamCISD!
Clifton ISD has been approved by the Texas Education Agency for our Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Local Designation System!
With this approval, we are officially beginning Year 1 of the data collection process during the 2026-2027 school year. This work will utilize Clifton ISD's existing instructional practices and assessment systems to begin the process to recognize our highly effective teachers while supporting student growth, recruitment and retention. 💚
Our local system was developed through collaboration with teachers, campus leaders, district leadership, the Board of Trustees and stakeholders. It reflects our commitment to recognizing excellence, supporting teachers and growing students through the high-quality systems and programs already in place across Clifton ISD.
For more information about the System Implementation and Data Capture Year along with sample calendars visit: https://tiatexas.org/for-districts/data-capture-year/
#TeamCISD #LetsBeGreatTogether
📢WE'RE HIRING! Come Join #TeamCISD
💚Make a Difference. 🐻Build Relationships. 💚Inspire the Next Generation.
Whether you're teaching in the classroom, serving students in the cafeteria, transporting our Cubs safely or supporting our schools behind the scenes, every role matters.
Current Openings:
🥽Agricultural Mechanics Teacher
📖Middle/High School Librarian
📔Elementary Special Education/Resource Teacher
🏫High School Paraprofessional
🍴Food Service
🚌Bus Driver
🧰Mechanic
🔗 Apply today at https://www.cliftonisd.org/page/job-openings or https://www.applitrack.com/cliftonisd/onlineapp/
#LetsBeGreatTogether
🏆 Congratulations to Clifton Middle School Principal Brian Bartlett on being named the TASSP ESC Region 12 Middle School Principal of the Year! 🏆
This prestigious honor, awarded by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes exceptional campus leadership and a commitment to student success.
Mr. Bartlett's dedication to building strong relationships, supporting students and staff and fostering a positive culture at Clifton Middle School has made a lasting impact on our school community.
As the Region 12 recipient, he will be recognized at the 2027 TASSP Summer Workshop and advances as a candidate for Texas Middle School Principal of the Year.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Bartlett on this well-deserved recognition!
💚 #TeamCMS #TeamCISD #LetsBeGreatTogether
As campuses finalize course selections and class schedules, school supply lists are being completed and will be shared with families in early July.
☀️ Throughout the summer, be sure to follow Clifton ISD and your campus social media pages and visit our website for important back-to-school updates, school calendars, registration information, and key dates.
#TeamCISD #LetsBeGreatTogether
💚 Best wishes to Clifton ISD Superintendent Andy Ball and Clifton Police Chief Chris Blanton as they present "Coordinated Safety at Clifton ISD" at the 2026 Texas School Safety Conference in San Antonio.
Their session showcases the strong partnership between Clifton ISD and the Clifton Police Department and the collaborative efforts that help keep our students, staff and schools safe every day.
We are proud to see Clifton represented on a statewide stage and grateful for the leadership both bring to our community. Thank you for sharing your expertise with school safety professionals from across Texas!
#TeamCISD #LetsBeGreatTogether #TSSCon #SchoolSafety