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🌟 Day 2 of Summer Leadership: Elevate the Student Experience! 🌟

Our hearts are full as we wrap up our Summer Leadership conference! Today’s focus was entirely on lifting up our students and honoring the amazing leaders who make a difference on our campuses every single day.

❤️ The Power of High Expectations

We were deeply moved by guest speakers Tara Lybarger and her son Talon, who shared their educational journey and the impact of high expectations. Their story proves what happens when a community of educators refuses to lower the bar. Through strong instruction and unwavering belief, we can unlock the true potential of every child. Thank you, Tara and Talon, for inspiring us!

🏆 Celebrating Excellence Across Clay County:

• Happy Retirement: Heartfelt congratulations to Treasure Pickett on her retirement! Thank you for the dedication and love you've poured into our schools over the years.

• Growing Great Leaders: Celebrating our wonderful school leaders who served as mentors this year, investing their time to guide next-generation administrators.

• Gold Standard Education: Honoring our administrative teams who worked tirelessly on our Cognia mid-cycle accreditation, ensuring our schools meet the highest standards of excellence.

• Leaders Learning from Leaders: Thank you to the brilliant school leaders who presented and shared their expertise during our breakout sessions. We grow stronger together!

• Budget Champions: Huge shoutout to Green Cove Springs Junior High for earning the Outstanding Budget Performance Award for saving the most money this year! Your stewardship keeps resources right in our classrooms. 💰

When we wrap our students in support and hold them to high expectations, there is no limit to what they can achieve. Our leaders are heading back to their campuses, inspired and ready to plan with their teams for an amazing school year ahead! 💻📚💪

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🚀 SUMMER LEADERSHIP DAY 1: ELEVATING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE!

It may be the first week of summer, but our leadership team is already in action, working hard and planning ahead for an incredible next school year! ☀️📚

Welcome to Summer Leadership Day 1! This year's theme is ELEVATE, as we aim to truly elevate the student experience. We are so incredibly proud of our dedicated administrators, educators, and staff who showed up today with focused minds and passionate hearts.

We kicked off the morning with a wonderful message from Superintendent Broskie, who shared our noteworthy accomplishments from this past year. It was the perfect way to ground us in our successes while we look ahead to a new year filled with new goals to continue elevating the student experience! 🌟

We want to extend a very special thanks to our inspiring Day 1 guest speaker, Dr. Gerardo M. Gonzalez (Professor and Dean Emeritus of the Indiana University School of Education). As a refugee from Cuba who became one of America’s most distinguished academic leaders, Dr. Gonzalez spoke beautifully about the profound, life-changing impact that educators have on a child's journey. It was an extra special honor to welcome him, as he is the proud father of our very own Julie Dover, Assistant Principal at Fleming Island Elementary (FIE)! Thank you, Dr. Gonzalez, for reminding us of the power of education and the weight of our mission.

A huge thank you to Dr. Jennifer Shepard and Jennifer Collins for organizing such a fantastic, seamless day of learning for everyone! We also want to give a special shout-out to our amazing leaders who took the time to prepare and present breakout sessions for their colleagues today. Collaborative, peer-to-peer learning is where the magic happens! 👏💡

As One Team with One Goal, we are laying the groundwork to ensure high levels of achievement, engagement, and a true sense of belonging for ALL students. We are inspired, energized, and can’t wait to keep this momentum going for Day 2 tomorrow! 💻✨

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Happy LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, Clay County! 🎉

We are incredibly proud of our students, teachers, staff, and families for making this an unforgettable year of learning, growth, and achievement. From the first day of school to the final bell today, your hard work, dedication, and resilience have shone brightly across Clay County. Thank you for an incredible year! 🌟

Now, it's time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the sunshine. We wish everyone a fun, happy, and safe summer break! ☀️🕶️

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🍎🥦 FREE Summer Meals for Kids in Clay County! ☀️🍗

Clay County District Schools Food & Nutrition Services is excited to announce our Summer 2026 Food Service Program! From June 8th to July 31st, all children ages 18 and under can receive free, nutritious meals.

No applications are required! We have two types of meal options available Monday through Friday depending on the location:

🚗 USDA Rural Sites (Off-Site Pick-up / Grab & Go)
Parents/children can pick up a hot lunch and a cold breakfast for the next day to enjoy at home!
⏰ Time: Monday – Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Locations:
• Keystone Elementary, McRae Elementary, Shadowlawn Elementary, Wilkinson Elementary

🍽️ USDA Non-Rural Sites (On-Site Consumption / Dine-In)
Children must eat their hot meals at the school during the designated times.
⏰ Times: Monday – Friday | Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Locations:
• Argyle Elementary, Charles E. Bennett Elementary, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary, Orange Park Junior High

Please note: There will be no meal service on July 2nd–3rd in observance of Independence Day. Sites are subject to close based on participation.

Spread the word to neighbors and friends! Let’s keep our students healthy, fueled, and ready for fun all summer long. 🎒✨

🔗 For more information, visit our website at oneclay.net/fns

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