
Reminder: Our Book Fair is CASHLESS!
We are unable to accept **cash or checks** during the school day.
🚨 Please note:MySchoolBucks cannot be used for Book Fair purchases.The Book Fair uses **Scholastic eWallet** for student purchases.
To make shopping easy for your Mustang, you can preload money onto a Scholastic eWallet before they visit the Book Fair!
Set up your eWallet here:
https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6218882&sUCN=600044614
🏫 We will also be open during Open House!
📅 September 10th
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
During Open House, families may shop using a eWallet, credit/debit card or touchless payment.
We can’t wait to see our Mustangs find their next favorite book!
#abookaday #keepstheteachersaway #hahahifonly #dismustangs

In observance of 9/11 Heroes’ Day and as part of American Founders' Month, Clay County District Schools invites all students, teachers, and staff to wear their patriotic colors on Friday, September 11th.
Let’s unite across all CCDS campuses to show our gratitude, honor our nation’s heroes, and remember the brave first responders who serve our communities every day. 🕊️✨
Get your red, white, and blue outfits ready for next week! 🗓️
#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL


Join Clay County District Schools faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families in The Swamp as the Florida Gators take on Campbell!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
A portion of every ticket purchased through our special event link will be donated back to Clay County District Schools.
Come cheer on the Orange & Blue and represent Clay County!
Get your tickets: www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty222

🗓️ September 7: Labor Day (Student/Teacher Holiday – No School)
📊 September 11: Interim Grades Posted in FOCUS
⏰ September 18: Early Release (Elementary ONLY)
🗓️ View or download the complete 2026–2027 district calendar anytime at OneClay.net/Calendars.
#OneClay #ClayCounty #SchoolCalendar #September2026

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!

September is packed with opportunities to honor our history, celebrate our rich cultures, and keep our students on the path to success! Here is a look at what we are recognizing across Clay County District Schools this month:
❤️🤍💙 American Founders’ Month (All Month Long)
U.S. Constitution Day: September 17, 2026
Celebrate Freedom Week: September 21–25, 2026
⏰ Attendance Awareness Month
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! Consistent attendance sets the foundation for a successful school year.
💃 Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15: Celebrating the contributions, histories, and vibrant cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans!
🗓️ Keep up with all district events and key dates by visiting: www.oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #ClayCounty #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #AmericanFoundersMonth #ConstitutionDay #CelebrateFreedomWeek #HispanicHeritageMonth

After patiently waiting, our students finally got to **check out books today—and they were SO excited!**
There were smiles, happy faces, and lots of very serious book choosing happening in the library today.
Nothing makes us happier than seeing kids excited to leave with a book in their hands!
#dismustangs #happyreading #yougetabook #yougetabook #everyone #getsbooooooks #youknowyoudidyour #oprahvoice




We went over class expectations and our points chart so we can start strong on Monday earning points for prizes as individuals and in our houses.
❤️🦁💛🦡💚🐍💙🦅
#dismustangs #harrypotter #fever #secondgrade





So practice that smile, fix that hair, and get ready to make a memory that will probably end up on the fridge for the next 10 years.
We can’t wait to see all those smiling faces!
#pictureday #dismustangs #ahhh #thememories #weadoreyou

let's try this again Mustangs..tech issues are abundant this year so here's to a successful second attempt!!
🎉 OPEN HOUSE IS COMING! 🎉
Mark your calendars for September 10th from 5:30–7:00 PM!
Come see where the magic happens, meet your child’s teachers, check out the classrooms, and get a glimpse of all the amazing things happening at school!
BONUS: Don’t forget to stop by the Book Fair while you’re there! Because apparently, we believe you can never have too many books… although your wallet may have a very different opinion.
We can’t wait to see everyone!
#openhouse #dismustangs #bookfair #busybusybusy #imalreadytiredforthatday #mywalletalwayshasanopinion #but #ilovemesomebooks

Applications are officially OPEN for the 2026–2027 Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council (STAC) and Student Advisory Council (SSAC)! 🎉
This is your opportunity to collaborate directly with district leadership, share your perspective, and help shape the future of our schools. Whether you're in the classroom teaching or learning, your voice matters!💡✨
Head over to our website to check out everything you need to know before applying:
📋 Council overview & goals
⭐ Eligibility criteria & expectations
🗓️ Meeting schedules
📅 Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 2
We can't wait to read your application! Click the links below to check the details and apply today:
🎓 Students (SSAC): OneClay.net/StudentAdvisoryCouncil
🍎 Teachers (STAC): OneClay.net/TeacherAdvisoryCouncil
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #StudentVoice #TeacherLeadership #EducationMatters #LeadCollaborateInspire #ClayCounty #SchoolCommunity

Great news, Mustangs!
Our first book fair of the school year is coming soon! Mark your calendars because the book fair will be here September 4–11!
We’re in luck—it’s arriving early, which means we’ll have even more time to shop and find some great new books! Since the book fair is arriving earlier than expected, we’ll let you know as soon as we have the official opening day and time. Stay tuned for more details!
💳 Reminder: Our book fairs are cashless, meaning we do not accept cash or checks.
You can preload money onto a Scholastic eWallet so your Mustang can shop with ease! 👉 Set up your eWallet here: https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6218882&sUCN=600044614
❤️ Share the Fair is back!
We’re excited to offer Share the Fair again this year! This is a wonderful way to help make sure every student has the opportunity to choose a book, regardless of their budget.
You can participate in two easy ways:
Donate directly through the Share the Fair site:
https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600044614
🛒 Round up your purchase at checkout when shopping at the book fair.
Share the Fair funds are used throughout the book fair to help students who may be just a few dollars short of getting the book they want. And the best part? At the end of the fair, books are purchased for every single classroom on campus!
Thank you for helping us make reading accessible and exciting for all of our Mustangs!
We can’t wait for a fantastic first book fair of the year!
#dundunduuuunnn #bookfair #firstone #dismustangs #readitandreap #getitanyone #readmoreworryless #healthbenefitsofreading #craazyamiright #sorrydidnthearyou #iwasbusyreading #saideverykid #mywalletneedsachapterbreak

Pizza Sales and DIS School Shirts and Hoodies are on sale right now. We are looking forward to having everyone join us for pizza & Saddle Up for Success Night on Thursday. We will have two sessions: one at 5:00 p.m. and one at 6:00 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to get involved with Doctors Inlet and help your child succeed! We will have books to give away and resources for our families. Don't forget to RSVP through the QR code online to ensure we have enough food for everyone.



Okay, I’m not saying I saved the BEST grade-level team for last… but I’m also not saying I didn’t.
Say hello to our AMAZING Resource Team!
🎨 Ms. Carlson – Art
Quite possibly the most amazing art teacher you could ever find! Don’t believe us? Just take a look at the annual Clay County Art Fair and you’ll see what we mean! One thing you can always count on with Ms. Carlson: you won’t see the same art projects year after year! She is constantly coming up with new, creative projects and finding ways to keep our students inspired and excited about art. We’re also SO excited to celebrate that she has a little one on the way! We couldn’t be happier for her! And we’re excited to announce that she’ll also be participating in the Art to Remember fundraiser this year! More information will be coming soon, so keep an eye out for all the details!
🏃♂️ Coach J – PE
The chillest. The coolest. The most vibing PE teacher around. He does an amazing job with track and teaches our students about nutrition, staying healthy and active, and the importance of good sportsmanship. He somehow manages to make fitness fun—and, somehow, he actually likes the heat. But Coach J isn’t just good at PE! He’s also surprisingly talented at art and is a fantastic storytime guest in the library . His skills in music and science, however… are still under review.
🎶 Mrs. Wood – Music
An amazing, highly qualified music teacher who basically knows ALL THE THINGS about music. She goes above and beyond with Chorus and Honors Chorus, helping our students find their voices—and then making them use them! She has brought her own musical expertise into the classroom as well—she also sings outside of the school day, so our students are learning from someone who truly lives and loves music! She goes above and beyond with Chorus and Honors Chorus and even brings in special guest visitors throughout the year to give students hands-on experiences and introduce them to different instruments, musicians, and all things musical.
🔬 Ms. Helm – Science
The newest addition to the team! She made the switch from the classroom to teaching Science to ALL grade levels, and honestly… this job was 100,000% made for her. She knows all the crazy, weird, gross, fascinating things AND somehow knows how to make them fun. She’s keeping our kids actively learning about the world around them, encouraging them to ask questions, get curious, and explore how things work. Basically, if it’s weird, fascinating, or makes you say “EWWWW!”—Ms. Helm probably has a lesson for it.
📚 Mrs. Paine – Media Specialist and IAF
Our lovely (I think so 🤷♀️😂) Media Specialist and resident social media extraordinaire! She genuinely LOVES to read and is always ready to share her favorite books, random facts, and, of course, her love of dogs. She’s also somehow everywhere, all at once, all the time. And when it comes to comedy, Mrs. Paine takes the crown! She has the BEST jokes on the team—although Coach J is a very close second with his endless supply of dad jokes. And yes, Mrs. Paine LOVES them. Honestly, we’re not sure if she loves Coach J’s dad jokes or just loves having someone else who appreciates a good terrible joke. But wait… there’s more! Mrs. Paine is also our school IAF, which means she helps our classroom teachers with all things technology!
📚 Ms. Meehan – Library Sidekick Extraordinaire
Helping Mrs. Paine keep the library organized and functioning while Mrs. Paine is busy being everywhere at once. 😂 We’re not saying she’s the reason things stay on track… but we’re also not not saying that.
Basically, this team is talented, hilarious, slightly chaotic, and absolutely essential to our school.
#cantyoutellhow #excitedIam #notgonnalie #iloveALLLLthejokes #resourceteam #fortheWIN #dreamteam #makingitlookeasy #JackofallTrades #masterofallthethings


We’re bringing our reading to life—literally! Nothing like a little hands-on learning to make the story stick.
#handsonlearning #thebestkind #cantwaitto #seethem #shuckingsomecorn #thatllbehilarious #dismustangs




ONE TIME SALE FOR PIZZA FOR EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Enjoy 1, 2, or 3 slices and a bottle of water for our first FIVE early release dates!
Pre-Order Deadline:
Pre-order NO LATER than Thursday, September 10th for the school year.
How to Order:
Order through MySchoolBucks or scan the QR code!
Early Release Dates (All on Fridays):
9/18, 10/30, 12/18, 2/12, 4/23
Don't miss out—ORDER NOW!
#dismustangs #pizzadays #timeforlunch #getitwhileitshot #dangthreeslices #nowwefancy


Our Pre-K team is full of heart, experience, creativity, and a whole lot of love for our littlest learners!
🌳 Ms. Ott has been part of the DIS family for a long time, so she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our team. Ms. K is not only an amazing educator, but she is also the creative genius behind the beautiful tree in our Media Center! Ms. Holm is new to DIS this year, and we are so excited to have her joining our Pre-K family!
💕 Mrs. Daugherty, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Montoya are all relatively new to DIS, but they are already settling in and enjoying their time with us. We are so glad they chose to be part of our DIS family!
👶 Mrs. Emiantor recently returned after taking a year off to enjoy some precious time with her sweet baby. We are VERY happy to have her back! Mrs. Earlene has a pretty special connection to the team—she is actually Mrs. Eimantor’s mother! Mrs. Megan is not only part of our Pre-K team, but she is also a DIS parent! Her loving heart and the care she shows our students are absolutely contagious.
Pre-K may be little, but the love on this team is HUGE!
#itsthefoundationoflife #dismustangs #prekorbust #cutebutfast

