
Let’s give a massive round of applause to Emery G., an outstanding 12th grader at Oakleaf High School! Emery brings an unrivaled work ethic, dedication, and passion for excellence to our school community every single day.
As team captain for the Oakleaf FFA dairy goat show team, Emery has led weekly tasks, designed team schedules, and mentored younger students while being involved in eight additional FFA teams and video production, earning the prestigious title of Star Farmer of the Year! Beyond his remarkable agricultural achievements, Emery distinguishes himself academically as an AICE Diploma recipient, maintaining an impressive 4.3 GPA alongside over 100 community service hours. Whether moving textbooks over the summer, supporting classroom activities, or volunteering at campus events, he consistently demonstrates the kindness, patience, and diligence of a true campus leader.
Congratulations, Emery! Please show your support by hitting the Like button to help us celebrate this amazing student leader!
#ClayCountyProud #CCDS #SuperStudent #OHS #OneClay #StudentSuccess #StudentLeader

Let’s give a massive round of applause to Rory W., an outstanding 7th grader at Green Cove Springs Junior High! Stepping into junior high can be a big adjustment, but Rory has hit the ground running at GCJ with incredible determination and energy.
Rory has excelled right out of the gate by earning straight A's in her rigorous Pre-AICE courses during her very first month. On top of her academic success, she is already showing impressive leadership as the flag football team's starting quarterback, throwing three touchdown passes to lead GCJ to a season-opening win against WJH! Most importantly, Rory balances advanced academics and athletics with genuine kindness and integrity. Her exceptional character makes her a true leader both in the classroom and on the field.
Congratulations, Rory! Please show your support by hitting the Like button to help us celebrate this amazing student leader!
#ClayCountyProud #CCDS #SuperStudent #GCJ #OneClay #StudentSuccess #StudentLeader

Let’s give a massive round of applause to Dakota C., an outstanding 6th grader at Tynes Elementary! Dakota brings an exceptional enthusiasm for learning and brightens her classroom every single day with her incredible work ethic and kindness.
As a valuable member of the Safety Patrol team, Dakota serves as a dedicated leader who takes great pride in helping her school community. Beyond her leadership on campus, her welcoming spirit truly shines through her active involvement in her community and local youth group. Dakota's inclusive nature, strong character, and dedication make her a deeply valued member of our student body!
Congratulations, Dakota! Please show your support by hitting the Like button to help us celebrate this amazing student leader!
#ClayCountyProud #CCDS #SuperStudent #TES #OneClay #StudentSuccess #StudentLeader

🎉 Big news for our schools, students, and families!
Clay County District Schools is proud to announce our collaboration with the Clay Education Foundation and Baptist Health to launch "Resilient Minds, Thriving Classrooms" - a youth resiliency initiative bringing hands-on mental health support to 36 public schools! 🧠✨
Today, community leaders gathered at Fleming Island Elementary for a special launch event to see these tools in action! A huge thank you to Principal Mallory McConnell for hosting us, and to the teachers and students who welcomed us into their classrooms. We are also deeply grateful to Superintendent David Broskie, Clay Education Foundation President & CEO Carolyn Krall, and Baptist Health leadership Ed Hubel and Katie Ensign for their vision and collaboration. 💙
This initiative directly impacts around 7,400 PK through 2nd-grade students, our hardworking educators, and families across Clay County:
🧘♀️ Resilient Classroom Spaces: Sensory toolkits with fidgets, weighted items, flexible seating, and calming visuals to help our youngest learners regulate emotions and stay focused.
🍎 Teacher Wellness Supports: Up to 100 educators will participate in the Educators Thriving Well-Being Series to manage stress and foster positive learning environments.
📖 Free Family Mental Health Resources: 10,000 Parent Guides alongside Wolfson Children’s Hospital materials offering behavioral health guidance.
🤝 Community-Wide Network: Resources available through 25 local organizations, including pediatric offices, libraries, and faith groups, for support outside school hours.
Together, we are ensuring our students, teachers, and families have the tools to build resilience and thrive! 💙
🔗 Access digital family resources or learn more today at clayeducationfoundation.org
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #ResilientMindsThrivingClassrooms #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityCollaboration #EducatorWellness #ClayEducationFoundation #BaptistHealth #FlemingIslandElementary



In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students at Oakleaf High School transformed the second-floor atrium into a vibrant celebration of culture, history, and community! 🌟
A special thank you to the Oakleaf High School chapter of La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, sponsored by Mrs. Ortola-Ramon, along with the amazing students in Ms. Colon-Santiago, Ms. Perez, Ms. Potosme, and Mrs. Rodriguez’s Spanish classes for designing and creating this incredible wall display.
Thank you for sharing your creativity, heritage, and hard work with all of us! ❤️
#HispanicHeritageMonth #ClayCountySchools #OneClay #OakleafHigh #StudentExcellence #LaSociedadHonorariaHispanica

The One Mill Renewal on the November 3 ballot provides dedicated local revenue to support competitive salaries for teachers and essential school staff. Continuing this voter-approved measure ensures the district can retain and attract high-quality talent, directly benefiting students and maintaining high academic standards. One hundred percent of these local funds stay right here in Clay County public schools, with all expenditures monitored by an independent citizens' oversight committee.
Find full details, FAQs, and budget breakdowns at oneclay.net/renewal.

Clay County District Schools will be joining the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Let's Play Clay, and other local agencies and community partners for this special evening focused on building connections and strengthening our community.
Come out and visit us, meet members of our team, learn more about our schools and resources, and enjoy an evening of kids’ activities, games, music, food trucks, and more!
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Clay County Fairgrounds, 2497 SR 16 West, Green Cove Springs
Everyone is welcome. Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and help us celebrate what makes Clay County strong.
#NationalNightOut #ClayCounty #CommunityPartnerships #OneClay #StrongerTogether

What a fantastic evening of music and school spirit last night at the Clay County Marching Band Pre-Fest at Clay High School! 🎶🥁
Congratulations to all of our talented marching bands for putting on an incredible show! We are so proud of the dedication, skill, and energy our students brought to the field.
Thank you to Clay High School for hosting this wonderful event, especially Band Director Arthur Allison and Principal Amanda Stilianou and for their leadership and hospitality!
A special shoutout to each of the high school bands and directors featured last night:
Clay High School – Director Arthur Allison
Keystone Heights High School – Director Justin Coker
Middleburg High School – Director Theo Turner
Orange Park High School – Director Brett Pikuritz
Ridgeview High School – Director Arnaldo Colon
We also want to extend a massive thank you to all the dedicated volunteers and band parents who worked behind the scenes to make this evening possible. Last but not least, thank you to all of the friends, family, and community members who came out to fill the stands and support our hard-working students! 👏
Show some love for our incredible student musicians and directors by giving this post a like and sharing it with family and friends! 💙🥁
#ClayCountyDistrictSchools #MarchingBand #BandPride #ClayCountyPreFest #OneClay










Today, Clay County District Schools was a sea of red, white, and blue! 🔴⚪🔵
To cap off Celebrate Freedom Week and American Founders Month, our students, teachers, bus drivers, and staff across the district showed up in full force for Freedom Friday!
From the classroom to the bus loop, our #OneClay family came together to honor our nation’s history, freedoms, and constitutional principles. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this week so special! Have a wonderful weekend, Clay County! ✨
#ClayCountyDistrictSchools #OneClay #FreedomFriday #CelebrateFreedomWeek #AmericanFoundersMonth #RedWhiteAndBlue #PatrioticSpirit #ClayCountyFL
Planning to participate in the upcoming General Election? Make sure your record is ready before the books close! October 5, 2026 is the last day to register to vote or change your party affiliation in the state of Florida.
First-Time Voters: High school seniors turning 18 on or before Election Day and new residents must register by this date.
Current Voters: Moved recently or changed your name? Double-check your voter status to make sure your information is accurate.
Take a quick moment to register or update your information online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.

Families will learn important safety tips, rules of the road, and how students can ride responsibly and safely in our community.
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Online via Google Meet
🔗 RSVP: https://forms.gle/Y8fdkLv7qza9bgkK7 or at oneclay.net/vpa
We hope you’ll join us!

Clay County District Schools is partnering with Who We Play For to provide IN-SCHOOL EKG SCREENINGS for eligible 8th grade student-athletes as they prepare to enter high school.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Florida’s Second Chance Act requires students in grades 9–12 to complete an EKG screening the first time they participate or seek to participate in interscholastic athletics.
For our current 8th graders planning to participate in high school athletics, completing the screening now can help satisfy this requirement before entering 9th grade.
WHO WILL NEED AN EKG?
• Incoming 9th-grade student-athletes participating in high school athletics
• Students in grades 10–12 who are participating in interscholastic athletics for the first time
• An eligible EKG completed within the previous two years may also satisfy the requirement
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SCREENING?
Results from the in-school EKG screening will be emailed to families within approximately 7–10 days.
Parents/guardians will be responsible for providing the EKG results, along with the completed EL1 physical form, to the student’s HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR before the student participates in a high school sports tryout.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Please contact your child’s school directly for information regarding screening dates, registration, consent requirements, and other school-specific details.
If you have any other questions, please contact your child's junior high athletic director.
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #OneClaySports #ClayAthletics

Families will learn important safety tips, rules of the road, and how students can ride responsibly and safely in our community.
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Online via Google Meet
🔗 RSVP: https://forms.gle/Y8fdkLv7qza9bgkK7 or at oneclay.net/vpa
We hope you’ll join us!

To cap off Celebrate Freedom Week and continue our recognition of American Founders' Month, Clay County District Schools invites all students and staff to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 25!
Show your school spirit and patriotic pride as we honor the foundation, history, and freedom of our nation. We can't wait to see our schools filled with red, white, and blue on Friday! ✨
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FreedomFriday #CelebrateFreedomWeek #AmericanFoundersMonth #PatrioticColors

Because this measure is a renewal of the existing operating millage, it continues current funding without increasing tax rates. Revenues are strictly dedicated to two operational priorities:
School Safety: Funding law enforcement contracts for campus officers.
Employee Compensation: Providing competitive pay to retain and attract quality teachers and support staff.
All expenditures are subject to review by an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Visit oneclay.net/renewal for more information.

Clay County District Schools is proud to observe Celebrate Freedom Week from September 21–25 as part of American Founders' Month!
Throughout this week, students across our district will dive into the history and foundational principles of our nation. Lessons will highlight the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the visionary leaders who helped shape American democracy.
We encourage our families to join the celebration at home by reflecting together on freedom, civic responsibility, and the history that unites us! 🗽🦅
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #CelebrateFreedomWeek #AmericanFoundersMonth #CivicsEducation #StudentSuccess

We are thrilled to unveil the latest installation at the Van and Sandra Royal Kids with heART Gallery! This September, the walls of the Pediatric Emergency Waiting Room at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County are being brightened by the incredible talent of students from Swimming Pen Creek Elementary. 🖼️✨
A huge thank you to these young artists for sharing their creativity and bringing smiles to patients and families in our community. These vibrant masterpieces truly put the “heart” in art! ❤️
Swipe through the photos below to see their featured artwork, and hit the ❤️ button to show these talented students some love! 🎨👏
#AscensionStVincents #KidsWithHeART #OneClay #StudentArtists #ClayCountyDistrictSchools



From shared donuts on the car hood to walking hand-in-hand down school hallways, today was filled with unforgettable moments across Clay County District Schools!
For Dads Take Your Child to School Day, campuses all throughout our district welcomed the incredible father figures who encourage, support, and inspire our students every day. We saw dads, stepdads, grandfathers, uncles, big brothers, and active-duty service members posing with photo frames, playing morning games, sharing snacks, and proudly walking their students right to class.
Beyond the classroom walls, today was simply about the smiles—the proud grins, the warm hugs, and the quiet reassurance of knowing someone who loves them walked them to school.
Thank you to every father figure who showed up to make this morning extraordinary, and to our dedicated school staff for creating such a welcoming atmosphere across our district. You are building memories that our students will hold onto forever!
📸 Scroll through to see a few of our favorite snapshots from around #OneClay!
#DadsTakeYourChildToSchoolDay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #FatherhoodInEducation #BuildingFutureLeaders
Make sure your voice is heard! Clay County District Schools encourages all eligible voters in our community—including parents, staff, and students turning 18—to prepare for the upcoming 2026 General Election.
Mark your calendars with these key deadlines:
October 5: Voter Registration Deadline Register to vote or update your information online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
October 22: Last Day to Request a Mail Ballot Submit your request by 5:00 PM at ClayElections.gov.
October 23–31: Early Voting All seven Clay County sites are open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (including weekends).
View locations at EarlyVoteClay.com.
November 3: Election Day Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
For official election details and voting resources, visit ClayElections.gov.
