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Have a child with an IEP? The 2024-2025 ESE Parent Survey is open! Help the FLDOE understand how schools are partnering with families and improving education for your child. Click here to take the survey: https://fldoepaads.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_881xTFo6E6C6ZJI Additionally, our next ESE Advisory Council Meeting is happening next Tuesday, April 22nd, at 6 p.m. at RideOut Elementary. All parents/ families of ESE students are invited to attend! Please RSVP at: TinyURL.com/ESEAprilMeeting2025

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🎉 Congratulations to Oakleaf Village Elementary, our March School of the Month! This month's theme celebrated schools excelling in arts, music, and cultural events that build community, and OVE truly shines! Thank you to Community First Credit Union of Florida for the donation of $1,000 to support a school initiative. Way to go, OVE! #SchooloftheMonth #CommunityPartners

REMINDER: April is the Month of the Military Child, and TOMORROW, on April 16th, we're going to PURPLE UP! 💜 Let's wear purple to show our appreciation for the resilience and courage of our military children. They serve too, and their sacrifices deserve our recognition. Join us in honoring these amazing kids! #PurpleUpDay #MilitaryChild #ThankYouMilitaryKids

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Make sure you gather these required documents to register: - Birth certificate/Guardianship documents - Physical and immunization documents (Form DOH 680 or DOH 681) - Proof of residence (mortgage statement, lease, utility bill, etc.) For more information, please visit our dedicated kindergarten resource webpage at https://claycountysdfl.sites.thrillshare.com/.../kinderga... for information on locating your zoned school and kindergarten tour dates and times. Please arrive early for the tour to check in as a visitor.

📢 Deadline to submit is Wednesday, April 16th! Attention Parents and Guardians of 6th-8th Graders! The Len Mattiace Foundation, in partnership with Clay County District Schools, is hosting the "Stop the Bullying Campaign" Contest now through April 16th. There are $3,300 in cash awards to the best 15 projects from the Len Mattiace Foundation! To learn more about the contest, rules, and how to submit, please click here: https://www.lenmattiacefoundation.org/stb-clay-county

Superintendent Broskie was excited to receive a check from Clay Electric earlier this month! We’re grateful for their continued partnership and support of our schools. Contributions like this help enhance educational opportunities across the district. We're proud to be part of a community that invests in student success! #WeAreOneClay

Save the Date! Clay County District Schools is hosting an Educator Job Fair on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This is your opportunity to interview on-site with school principals and potentially secure a position for the 2025-26 school year. Join us at Fleming Island High School from 5:00 - 7:00 PM! For more information, visit OneClay.net/Employment. #OneClayCareers #EducationJobs #JobFair #JoinOurTeam

We are thrilled to celebrate Christina Thompson, Assistant Principal at Oakleaf High School, for being recognized today in Orlando as one of the Top 3 Assistant Principals in the State of Florida! This incredible honor was presented by Senior Chancellor Dr. Paul Burns and K-12 Public Schools Chancellor Ted Roush in recognition of Ms. Thompson’s exceptional leadership. Congratulations, Ms. Thompson! #OneClay is proud of you and grateful for the impact you make every day at Oakleaf High!

🎉 Coming Soon—Kindergarten Registration in One Clay Opens April 15th! 🎉 Oh, what fun, oh, what cheer— Kindergarten's almost here! New friends, new learning, and so much to do, One Clay Kindergarten is waiting for you! Make sure you gather these required documents to register: - Birth certificate/Guardianship documents - Physical and immunization documents (Form DOH 680 or DOH 681) - Proof of residence (mortgage statement, lease, utility bill, etc.) For more information, please visit our dedicated kindergarten resource webpage at https://claycountysdfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ccds/page/kindergarten-registration for information on locating your zoned school and kindergarten tour dates and times. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour to check in as a visitor. 🎉 A year of learning and fun to play— all begins soon in One Clay!

Congratulations to all the mathletes who participated in last weekend's Elementary Math Field Day! The hours of preparation and the focus they displayed were truly inspiring. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the passion they brought to the competition. And thank you to our teachers and volunteers who make this event a huge success each year! #WeAreOneClay

Reminder for Families! Friday, April 11th, is a regular school day.

🎉 Congratulations to Chaney from Green Cove Springs Junior High, our Superintendent Super Student of the Month for the junior high category! Chaney is an academic role model who demonstrates hard work, focus, and a true love of learning. He lifts up those around him as a peer tutor and stays active in drama club, band, and marching band. Outside of school, he gives back to the community by volunteering. Way to go, Chaney! Keep up the great work!

🎉 Congratulations to Itzel M. from Oakleaf High School, our Superintendent Super Student of the Month for the high school category! Itzel is a high-performing student with a strong work ethic! She’s on track to earn her AICE diploma, serves as a leader in National Honor Society, shines in Model U.N., and was recently crowned Miss OHS. Beyond her accomplishments, Itzel is known for her kindness, compassion, and willingness to help others, making her a true role model on campus. Way to go, Itzel!

🎉 Huge congrats to Tori S. from Ridgeview Elementary, our Superintendent Super Student of the Month for the elementary category! Tori is the definition of what it means to be a Ridgeview Cougar—hardworking, kind, and full of resilience. She’s not only soaring academically but is also one of the friendliest faces on campus! A 5-year member of Young Athletes, she champions inclusion through Special Olympics. Way to go, Tori! Keep up the great work!

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 We're incredibly grateful for the dedication and hard work of our amazing #OneClay Assistant Principals. Thank you for all you do for our students and school community! #APWeek #ThankYouAPs

🎉 RECOGNITION RECAP | At the April Regular School Board Meeting, the District recognized outstanding students and educators who embody the values of One Team, One Goal, and One Clay. Thank you to students from Arygle Elementary's "Pioneer Sounds" for performing at the meeting. 🏆 Governor DeSantis' Black History Month Essay Contest Scholarship Winner: Kei'Ani M. from Tynes Elementary 🏆 Outstanding Citizenship Award: Nevin L. from Oakleaf Junior High 🏆 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists: Tristan D. - Keystone Heights Junior Senior High School, Ezra G.- Fleming Island High School, Ramon M.- Ridgeview High School, Nyhla J.- Oakleaf High School, and Noe N. - Oakleaf High School 🏆 Outstanding School Volunteer Award Honorees: Student Volunteer of the Year, Michael G. from Keystone Heights Jr/Sr High, Senior Volunteer of the Year, Ada Podolski from Ridgeview Elementary, and Volunteer of the Year, Heather Smith from Middleburg Elementary. 🏆 2025 State Thespians Superior Performances 🏆 2025 FFCC Indoor Championships: Band Colorguard, Percussion, and Winds

Happy #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay! Our #OneClay school librarians provide invaluable resources and support to students and staff. From research assistance to finding the perfect book, they're always there to help. We appreciate you! #SchoolLibrarians #ThankYou

⭐️ Leading the Way: Fleming Island Elementary Administrators Shine in Chancellor’s Leadership Academy! ⭐️ Congratulations to Principal Mallory McConnell and Assistant Principal Julie Dover from Fleming Island Elementary School, who have successfully completed the prestigious Chancellor’s Leadership Academy through the Florida Department of Education! This year, these school-based leaders engaged in a rigorous program aimed at deepening their knowledge of Florida’s academic standards, enhancing instructional expertise, and fostering teacher growth through targeted feedback and monitoring. By engaging in regional learning walks and strengthening data-driven systems for improvement, they have positioned themselves as transformational leaders ready to drive student success. Thank you for representing #OneClay in the program and sharing your knowledge with other leaders to support our schools and community.

🌟 Congratulations, Christina Thompson! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Christina Thompson, Assistant Principal at Oakleaf High School, has been named a Top Three Finalist for Florida’s Assistant Principal of the Year! Her dedication to student success, commitment to excellence, and leadership at OHS have made a lasting impact. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to her hard work and passion for education! Join us in cheering her on as she moves into the next stage of the selection process! 🏆 We’re rooting for you, Ms. Thompson!