📢 Happening Tomorrow: Be Smart With Your Kid's Smartphone! 📢
Parents & Educators! Join Clay County District Schools, Clay County Sheriff's Office, and the FBI for a FREE event on how to keep your kids safe online. Learn about the latest social media trends and apps, and how to protect your children in the digital world. 🗓️ Join us, Thursday, February 27th, 6:30-8:00 PM at Ridgeview High School.
There is still time to register at: https://forms.gle/SV2mQwk1Pc3v8AhZA
It's a great day at McRae! McRae Elementary is proud to be named the January School of the Month! This month’s theme is “Readers are Leaders,” and students have been embracing the power of reading and leadership daily. Thank you to Community First Credit Union of Florida for their generous $1,000 donation to support McRae's outstanding programs.
#SchooloftheMonth #ReadersAreLeaders #CommunitySupport
This Public Schools Week (Feb. 24 - Feb. 28, 2025), let's celebrate the heart of our communities: our public schools! Join us in sharing stories and highlighting the incredible work happening within our classrooms. #PSW24 #PublicSchoolProud
What an exciting day for Lakeside Elementary! Today, Lakeside Elementary Principal Dawn Wolfe was honored with the Florida Principal Leadership Award by Florida TaxWatch. She’s one of only five elementary principals in the state to receive this recognition. In addition, Principal Wolfe had the privilege of awarding a two-year Florida Prepaid College scholarship in partnership with the Florida Lottery to Logan, a sixth-grade student at Lakeside. Congratulations to Principal Wolfe and Logan!
🎨 Artist Alert! 🎨 The Van and Sandra Royal Kids with heART Gallery in the Pediatric Emergency Waiting Room of Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County campus has NEW artwork on display. The artwork for February was created by students at Swimming Pen Creek Elementary. #CommunityArt #CreativeKids
Congratulations to Orange Park High School for being named an ECTAC Exceeding Expectations Award School for 2025! 🎉
OPHS earned this impressive award by demonstrating outstanding academic results, significant student progress and growth, and ensuring high levels of achievement for all student groups. This achievement recognizes the hard work and dedication of the entire school community in enhancing student success.
Orange Park High School is among only 15 schools across Florida to receive this award! Way to go, Raiders!
S. Bryan Jennings Elementary School is thrilled to be named the January School of the Month for the elementary category!
January's theme was "Readers are Leaders" and SBJ continuously motivates their students to read! A special thanks to Community First Credit Union of Florida for their generous $1,000 donation to support SBJ's amazing programs! Way to go, SBJ! #SchooloftheMonth #Congratulations
🏆🐝 Congratulations to our District Spelling Bee Champion! 🏆🐝
After an impressive 11 rounds of competition, Aidan W. from Lakeside Junior High correctly spelled the championship word *demulcent* to claim the top spot!
🎉 Congratulations to our second-place finisher Isabella M. from Oakleaf Junior High and our third-place finisher Ania H. from Plantation Oaks Elementary.
We are so proud of all the incredible spellers who showcased their hard work and dedication at this year's spelling bee. Best of luck to Aidan as he moves on to the regional competition! #SpellingBee #Champion #OneClay
🎉 Deadline Approaching: Nominate your CCDS school for School of the Month!
This month's theme is "Family February" - tell us how your school builds community and engages families. Prizes include funding for a school initiative! The deadline to nominate your school is Saturday, February 22nd! Click here to nominate your school: https://www.oneclay.net/page/community-first-school-of-the-month
One Week Away! Be Smart With Your Kid's Smartphone!
Don't miss this event next Thursday! Join the FBI Jacksonville, CCDS, and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at Ridgeview High School.
Learn how to protect your children from the ever-evolving world of online dangers. Experts will share valuable insights into the latest social media apps, potential risks, and practical strategies for keeping your kids safe.
This FREE session is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators. Due to its mature content, we strongly recommend that only adults attend.
Register today at https://forms.gle/SV2mQwk1Pc3v8AhZA
Secure your child’s college future with our partner Florida Prepaid. Open Enrollment is happening now! Don’t wait—explore your options.
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Happy Presidents' Day! As a reminder, schools are closed today. 🇺🇸
Huge shoutout to our amazing School Resource Officers on #NationalSchoolResourceDay! Thank you for keeping our schools safe and supporting our students. We appreciate all you do! #WeAreOneClay
From the steps of the Capitol to the halls of the Smithsonian, Oakleaf Junior High's annual trip to Washington, D.C. just got a lot more magical! ❄️ This year, students experienced a real D.C. snow day! For many of our students, this was their very first time seeing snow, making this field trip truly unforgettable.
Clay County high schoolers explored various career paths at the #OneClay Career & Technical Education Fair today! A big thanks to the volunteers and College and Career Coaches who made this valuable experience possible. #NationalCTEMonth #StartHereGoAnywhere
Huge shoutout to everyone who made last night's Clay Rotary Science and Engineering Fair Newton Awards such a success! 🎉 Thanks to all the amazing student participants, dedicated judges, parents, and enthusiastic supporters. Your commitment to STEM education is inspiring!
A special thanks to our partners, the Rotary Clubs of Clay County, Clay County Education - Retired, and Ridgeview High for hosting the event. We're so proud of all the students who showcased their incredible projects and we can't wait to see them shine at the state and international competitions! Go #OneClay scientists, engineers, and innovators! 🚀
(Parents: Science fair sponsors will be sharing individual award photos soon!)
Give the gift of a college education! Our trusted partner Florida Prepaid has just launched their annual Open Enrollment—start planning for their tomorrow,
today. 🌟
Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fohX57
Clay Virtual Academy staff members made a strong showing at the Florida Blended Online Learning Discovery (FLBOLD) Symposium last week. Several presented, and even more took home awards! FLBOLD is an organization comprised of all the district virtual schools in Florida. Presenters included Rodney Keller, Carol Cochuyt, and Alicia Sanders. Congratulations to all our CVA winners!
Best Practice Administrator: Linda Garcia
Instructional Survivor Award: Rodney Keller
District Gem: Carol Cochuyt
Innovative Partnership: Clay Virtual with Clay High School, Orange Park High School, and Keystone Junior/Senior High School
Today, Montclair Elementary welcomed Senator Bradley to Mr. Beaver’s fourth-grade Social Studies classes! Our students recently wrote letters to the senator as part of their lessons on Florida government, and she took the time to visit, thank them personally, and share more about her role in the state legislature.
Senator Bradley also answered students’ questions about how our government works, making this a truly memorable and engaging learning experience. We love seeing our students excited about civic education! 🇺🇸✨ #CivicEducation #FLGovernment #FutureLeaders #MontclairElementary
🚨 IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATE for 2024-2025 School Year 🚨
Due to the winter storm closure in January, the student calendar has been adjusted to meet state requirements for instructional hours. April 11th, 2025, which was previously Fair Day (a student and teacher holiday), will now be a regular school day. Please mark your calendars with this change. We appreciate your understanding!
