Congratulations to our Grumpy's Teacher of the Week, Mrs. Kerri Looney!

Mrs. Looney was nominated by three of her colleagues, who praised her incredible dedication, positive energy, and leadership. As reading department head, she handles her own classes while stepping up to support long-term subs, guiding her team, and tackling new curriculum this year. On top of her work in the classroom, she serves as a class sponsor and sets up the tailgate for every game, always doing it all with a warm, helpful attitude.

Thank you, Mrs. Looney, for going above and beyond for our school family!

And as always, a special thank you to our Alumni Sponsor, Grumpy's for their continued support in recognizing our outstanding educators.

Congratulations to Jordan and Victoria for being named the Carlton Construction CTE Students of the Month!

They were nominated by Mr. Marti, who praised their impressive expertise and strong dedication to the culinary program. Both of these outstanding students continue to demonstrate excellence, passion, and a fantastic work ethic in the kitchen every single day.

We are so proud of you, Jordan and Victoria!

A special thank you to our alumni sponsors for their ongoing support in recognizing and celebrating our hardworking students.

Huge congratulations to Penelope, Lay’ona, and Adelyne! These three amazing students are being recognized for their outstanding hard work and dedication. We are so proud of the positive example they set every day in our school community.

Keep up the incredible work!

A big thank you to our Alumni Sponsor, Planet Smoothie, for supporting our school and helping us celebrate our stellar students.

Cash was nominated by his teacher, Mr. Harper, who highlighted Cash's outstanding effort and positive contributions to the classroom. Cash consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, works hard, and shows respect toward both his teachers and classmates. He stays engaged with lessons, completes his assignments to the best of his ability, and sets a fantastic example for his peers.

Congratulations, Cash!

A special thank you to our Alumni Sponsor, Harrell & Harrell, for their continued support in recognizing our incredible students.

🗳️ 2026 General Election: Important Dates to Remember

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.

📜 Happy U.S. Constitution Day! 📜

Today, September 17th, we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787—the foundation of our nation’s freedoms, rights, and democracy.

As part of American Founders' Month, students across Clay County District Schools are diving into civics and history lessons to learn how our government works and what it means to be an active, informed citizen. ❤️🤍💙

Help us celebrate today! Parents and guardians, ask your students what they learned about the Constitution in school today!

#ConstitutionDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CivicEducation #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities

Another great day of learning in Mrs. Conover’s Biology class! 🔬🧪 Students were investigating the properties of water and exploring how these properties impact the world around them. We love seeing our Clay High students engaged in science and making connections to what they’re learning! 🧬💙

CARLTON Construction Student of the Week! We are so proud to highlight the outstanding achievements of two remarkable students in our Criminal Justice Program who have set the bar high this school year. Exemplifying leadership, integrity, and a genuine readiness to step up and help their peers, these students consistently go above and beyond both in and out of the classroom. Their commitment to excellence and community service truly reflects the highest values of the program. A heart-felt thank you to Carlton Construction for your generous sponsorship and support, which makes high-impact opportunities and success possible for bright young leaders like these!

Grumpy's Teacher of the Week! Ms. Eastman is well-deserving of Teacher of the Week recognition for her unwavering dedication to both her colleagues and her students. Her remarkable eagerness to jump in wherever needed and her flexibility when working with administration make her an invaluable pillar of our school community. Beyond her collaborative spirit, Ms. Eastman shines in the classroom, where she cultivates an engaging, student-centered environment that empowers learners to take ownership of their education. Her enthusiasm, adaptability, and commitment to student success inspire everyone around her every day.

Help us celebrate this week's Harrell and Harrell Students of the Week! Keegan is a hard worker, shows excellence in his behavior and attitude. Always ready to learn brighten up my day. He is a Joy to teach. Thank you Ms. Raja for your nomination! Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

🎨🎭🎵 Celebrating National Arts in Education Week! 🖼️🎷

This week, September 13–19, Clay County District Schools is proud to celebrate National Arts in Education Week!

From visual arts and band to choir, theatre, and dance, fine arts education plays an essential role in helping our students build confidence, foster innovation, and develop critical thinking skills. We celebrate our incredibly talented student artists and express our gratitude to the dedicated fine arts educators who inspire them every day.

✨ Stay Creative, OneClay! ✨

Be sure to follow @OneClayFineArts on Facebook to see incredible student artwork, performance highlights, and arts updates from across our district all year long! 🎨👏

#ArtsInEdWeek #BecauseOfArtsEd #OneClayFineArts #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #StayCreativeOneClay #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities #ClayCountyFL

Parking passes are in! Pick them up before or after school today and tomorrow! You can also pick them up to and from lunch today and tomorrow only! Parking passes will be enforced starting Wednesday! See Ms. Dodson in the AP office to pick up your parking pass or for more information!

Our students are amazing academically, but they are so much more than just that! Look at the creativity and talent of Micah and Ethan! Micah is going for a World Record for the longest rope made out of rubber bands and Ethan is sharing one of his art pieces! We love to see what our students can do both in and out of the classroom! #theClayWay

Amazing performance of Thriller by our Blue Devil Brigade joined by Green Cove Springs Junior High and Lake Asbury Junior High bands! Proud of these talented students! #theClayWay

📌 FIRST QUARTER INTERIM DAY! 📝

Today is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s current grades and overall academic progress.

Checking in regularly allows us to celebrate wins together and address any areas where your student might need a little extra support.

📲 How to check progress:

Log in to the Focus Parent Portal on the web or open the OneClay Focus App on your mobile device.

Review updated grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback.

💬 Have questions about grades?
Parents can log in to the OneClay app to send a direct message to your student's teacher!

💻 For more information about our apps, please visit our website at oneclay.net/5apps.

Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success! 💙📚

#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FocusParentPortal #StudentSuccess #InterimDay

❤️🤍💙 9/11 Heroes’ Day | National Day of Remembrance 🕊️

Today, September 11th, Clay County District Schools pauses to honor the lives lost, the courageous first responders who rushed toward danger, and the countless heroes whose bravery shone on one of our nation’s darkest days.

On this National Day of Remembrance, our students and staff reflect on the selflessness, unity, and resilience that defined our country following September 11, 2001. Through meaningful classroom reflection and age-appropriate civics lessons, we ensure that the legacy of these heroes inspires the next generation.

Today, we invite our Clay County community to join us in taking a moment of quiet reflection to honor those we lost and thank the local heroes who keep us safe every day.

We will never forget. ❤️

#911HeroesDay #NeverForget #NationalDayOfRemembrance #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #ClayCountyFL

Productive struggle is a common theme in Mrs. Breindel-Hill's geometry classes! She is always cheering them on while inspiring them to push their thinking! #theClayWay

❤️🤍💙 REMINDER: Wear Your Patriotic Colors Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, September 11th, is 9/11 Heroes’ Day. We encourage all Clay County District Schools students, teachers, and staff to wear red, white, and blue to school.

As part of American Founders' Month, this National Day of Remembrance is a time for our school family to stand together in unity, honor the memory of those lost, and pay tribute to the courage of our first responders. 🕊️❤️

We look forward to seeing a sea of red, white, and blue across all of our schools tomorrow!

#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #NeverForget #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL

We want to know: How awesome is your school?

Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible things happening across Clay County District Schools. For September, we’re celebrating schools that are building connections by creating a culture of connection, inclusion, and positivity.

Nominate a school that is doing an awesome job of bringing students, families, staff, and the community together!

September Nominations: September 1–22, 2026

Winning schools will receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A School of the Month trophy to display
• Recognition for the amazing work happening in their school

Learn more and submit a nomination at OneClay.net/SchooloftheMonth

A special thank you to our Community First Credit Union partners for helping us celebrate our incredible schools!

Clay High students show off their talent!!! #theClayWay