🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding #OneClay students on being named National Merit Finalists!
This prestigious honor recognizes their exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and dedication to service. With top test scores and rigorous coursework, they stand among just 15,000 students nationwide to earn this distinction.
See below for our full list of Finalists:
Tristan Dukes - Keystone Heights Junior Senior High School
Ezra Garrison - Fleming Island High School
Ramon Morales - Ridgeview High School
Nyhla Jones - Oakleaf High School
Noe Navarro - Oakleaf High School
Congratulations to Fleming Island Elementary for being selected as the second School of the Month for "Family February"! 🎉 This honor reflects the school’s commitment to fostering a welcoming and family-centered environment. A big thank you to Community First Credit Union for supporting FIE with a $1,000 school initiative project! Way to go, Stingrays!
📣 Attention #OneClay Families - School Lunch Hero nominations are now open! 🍎 Tell us why they're a lunch hero and how they make a difference at your school. Cafeteria staff and food service directors are also eligible. Five winners will be chosen statewide! Please submit your nominations by Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM. You can nominate your #OneClay Lunch Hero at www.FloridaSchoolHero.com. #SchoolLunchHero #FloridaSchools #NoKidHungry #FloridaMilk
Photograph: Ms. Nique from Orange Park Elementary School - a 2024 State Lunch Hero Winner! ❤️
#FLSchoolLunchHero
We are thrilled to announce that Wilkinson Elementary School has been selected as School of the Month for "Family February"! 🎉 This award demonstrates WES's success in fostering a supportive and family-oriented environment. A huge thank you to Community First Credit Union for recognizing WES with a $1,000 school initiative project! #SchoolOfTheMonth #FamilyFebruary #WES
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Congratulations to our senior high Superintendent Super Student of the Month, Riley C. from Ridgeview High! Riley is in the IB program and ranks third in her class! Beyond her studies, she is a dynamic leader in numerous extracurricular activities, including serving as team captain of the FIRST Robotics Competition Team, co-president of the National Art Honor Society, vice president of the Senior Class, and a National Honor Society board member. Keep up the great work, Riley!
Congratulations to Kianah P. from Oakleaf Junior High, our Superintendent Super Student of the Month in the junior high category! Kianah is a true all-star, excelling as a pre-AICE student, a student-athlete, and a compassionate community member. This year, she helped lead the Lady Yellow Jackets to an undefeated basketball season and earned a spot on the middle school All-Star team. Outside of school, she volunteers by feeding the homeless and babysitting. Way to go, Kianah!
Congratulations to Leilani R. from Grove Park Elementary for being recognized as the Superintendent Super Student of the Month for the elementary category! Leilani is a model student who always completes her work, stands quietly in line, and sets an example for others. She goes out of her way to befriend those who might feel alone during lunch or recess, and always lends a helping hand. Way to shine, Leilani!
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour this weekend! #SpringForward
🎉 RECOGNITION RECAP | At the March 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 Spring Park Elementary for performing at the meeting.
🏆 Recognition of students receiving Gold Key Awards in Scholastic Art Contest
🏆 Recognition of State Champions:
- Middleburg High Girls Weightlifting
- State Champion - Bradi J. for Traditional and Olympic Weightlifting
- Fleming Island High Girls Weightlifting
- Clay High School Cheerleading
- State Champion - Emma H. for Traditional and Olympic Weightlifting.
Our schools wouldn't be the same without our amazing maintenance team! They're the unsung heroes who keep everything running smoothly, from fixing leaky faucets to ensuring our classrooms are safe and comfortable. Let's show our gratitude for their hard work today! #MaintenanceAppreciationDay #ThankYou
Congratulations to 122 Clay County students on receiving various Cambridge Awards for their outstanding performance on the June 2024 AICE exams! We couldn’t be prouder of these exceptional students who have demonstrated academic excellence within our local and global community! #CambridgeSchools #AcademicExcellence
Notable shoutouts:
🌟 88 OneClay students earned the Cambridge Scholar Award: Awarded to learners who have achieved three C grades or higher at Cambridge International A/AS.
🌟 28 OneClay students earned the Cambridge Scholar Award with Merit: Awarded to learners who have achieved three B grades or higher at Cambridge International A/AS.
🌟 4 OneClay students earned Cambridge Scholar Award with Distinction: Awarded to learners who have achieved three A grades or higher at Cambridge International A/AS.
🌟 1 student, David R. from Fleming Island High, earned Top in the USA: Awarded to the learner who has achieved the highest standard mark in the country in an individual subject.
🌟 1 student, Mills W. from Fleming Island High, earned Top in the World: Awarded to the learner who has achieved the highest standard mark in the world in an individual subject.
Let's give a big shout-out to our amazing students who earned Cambridge Awards! Check out the full article and a list of winners to see their impressive achievements here: https://www.oneclay.net/article/2071662
Save the Date! The next ESE Advisory Council Meeting is Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Middleburg High School.
Meeting Agenda:
- Introductions
- Vocational Rehab/ Transition Services
RSVP at the link below: TinyURL.com/ESEMarchMeeting2025
🎭🎶🎨 March is a time to celebrate the arts in our schools!
This month, we recognize Arts Education Month in Florida, Music in Our Schools Month, and Theatre in Our Schools Month, honoring the creativity, expression, and passion the arts bring to our students.
Let’s celebrate the power of music, theatre, and visual arts in education!
#ArtsInOurSchools #MusicMatters #TheatreInOurSchools #OneClayFineArts 🎵🎨✨
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the courageous and inspiring women who have helped shape our country. Throughout the month, students will learn how women have influenced history, culture, and society. #WomensHistoryMonth
How awesome is YOUR school? Let us know!
This month's theme, "Marvelous March," highlights schools that excel in arts, music, and cultural events that bring the community together. We want to hear about the innovative programs and events your school is hosting!
Nominations are open from now until March 22, 2025. Winning schools receive money toward a school initiative and a trophy thanks to our partnership with Community First Credit Union! Learn more and nominate your school at www.OneClay.net .
What's the best way to start the school day? We think it's a nutritious breakfast! This week, we're "Cluing In" to National School Breakfast Week and celebrating the programs that make it possible. Did you know the School Breakfast Program serves 12 MILLION breakfasts daily? That's a lot of fuel for learning! #NSBW25 #ClueIn
Let's give a big round of applause to the incredible School Social Workers in Clay County! 🎉 This week, March 2-8, 2025, we're celebrating their dedication and impact during School Social Work Week. They truly "Unite to Ignite" positive change in our schools. Thank you for all that you do for our community!
📢 Attention Parents and Guardians of 6th-8th Graders! The Len Mattiace Foundation in partnership with Clay County District Schools is hosting "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
Today, during National Public Schools Week, Superintendent David Broskie delivered the sixth annual State of Schools Address, highlighting the A-rated achievements of #OneClay to over 150 community leaders. We thank our School Board, community partners, elected officials, and event sponsor Scorpio for their unwavering support of our schools.
This annual event would not be made possible without our student volunteers. Middleburg High’s Bloomin’ Broncos provided the floral arrangements, Ridgeview High’s culinary students prepared breakfast, and Middleburg High’s ROTC cadets presented the Colors. Senior Lindsay Gillis, chair of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council from Fleming Island High, shared the student spotlight. With the dedication of our educators, students, parents, and community partners, the future remains bright in Clay County. #WeAreOneClay #StateofSchools
