Is your child currently enrolled in VPK for the 2025–2026 school year? If so, they may be eligible for this FREE summer learning opportunity!
Clay County District Schools is excited to offer our VPK Summer Bridge Program, designed to help students build the skills they need for a strong start in kindergarten!
📅 Registration opens April 20, 2026
⚠️ Important: Your child must be currently enrolled in VPK during the 2025–2026 school year to be eligible for this program.
This program provides targeted support to help students strengthen early learning skills, build confidence, and feel ready for day one of kindergarten.
Learn more about eligibility and register: oneclay.net/o/ccds/page/vpk-bridge
#OneClay #VPK #KindergartenReady
💜 As part of the Month of the Military Child, we are honoring the "Strength in Every Story." These students navigate frequent moves and transitions with such grit and grace. Remember to wear your purple on Wednesday for Purple Up!💜 #MonthofMilitaryChild #OneClayStrong
🎉 3rd Annual Come Together Day at Grove Park! 🎉 It’s that time again, Gator family! 🐊 Join us for our 3rd Annual Come Together Day, a day filled with joy, connection, and community spirit! This special event is all about bringing people together ❤️ our amazing students, families, faculty, staff, community partners, and supporters to build meaningful relationships and celebrate what makes Grove Park so special. ✨ FREE & Family-Oriented Fun for Everyone! Come out and enjoy a day designed to uplift, connect, and create lasting memories with one another. At Grove Park, we take pride in loving our community and pouring into one another. We’ve been building a better community since 1972, and this event is just one more way we continue that legacy
💙 🗓 Date: Saturday, April 25 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM We’re always looking to grow! If you or a business you know would like to partner with us for this amazing event, please reach out to the school—we would love to collaborate! Let’s come together, Grove Park… because when we unite, we thrive! 💫 #GroveParkPride #LoveOurCommunity #GrowingGreatGators #cometogetherday #CommunityStrong
Goal! 🏒 A Power Play Day at Grove Park Elementary!
Last Monday, April 6th, was the "coolest" day of the year for our GPE Gators! GPE hosted the Jacksonville Icemen for an unforgettable Icemen Experience Day. ❄️🥅
Our students dove into a day of creativity and action, from coloring pictures of their favorite players to collecting precious autographs—some of which definitely found a "permanent" home on a few lucky arms and hands! 😂✍️
The energy stayed high as students hit the pavement for warmups, hockey drills, and a spirited game of street hockey alongside the pros. We wrapped up the day with a community lunch where every student received their very own hard hat and a reusable ice pack to keep them cool as summer approaches. ☀️👷♂️
A massive thank you to the Jacksonville Icemen, the Zawyer Sports Foundation, and the NORLEE Group for your incredible generosity! Thank you for making this day possible and for inspiring the next generation of athletes and leaders both on and off the ice.
#OneClay #MakeAnImpact #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #JacksonvilleIcemen #GroveParkElementary #CommunityPartners #StreetHockey #GPEGators #ZawyerSportsFoundation #NORLEEGroup
Last Monday, April 6th, was the "coolest" day of the year for our GPE Gators! GPE hosted the Jacksonville Icemen for an unforgettable Icemen Experience Day. ❄️🥅
Our students dove into a day of creativity and action, from coloring pictures of their favorite players to collecting precious autographs—some of which definitely found a "permanent" home on a few lucky arms and hands! 😂✍️
The energy stayed high as students hit the pavement for warmups, hockey drills, and a spirited game of street hockey alongside the pros. We wrapped up the day with a community lunch where every student received their very own hard hat and a reusable ice pack to keep them cool as summer approaches. ☀️👷♂️
A massive thank you to the Jacksonville Icemen, the Zawyer Sports Foundation, and the NORLEE Group for your incredible generosity! Thank you for making this day possible and for inspiring the next generation of athletes and leaders both on and off the ice.
#OneClay #MakeAnImpact #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #JacksonvilleIcemen #GroveParkElementary #CommunityPartners #StreetHockey #GPEGators #ZawyerSportsFoundation #NORLEEGroup
Join us for our Quarter 4 SAC Meeting. All GPE Community Members are welcome!
#groveparkelementary #SAC #schooladvisorycouncil
#groveparkelementary #SAC #schooladvisorycouncil
Shoutout to our April Student of the Month! 🌟
We are beyond proud of you for representing the G3 Way and showing what it truly means to be a great student. Keep growing, keep shining, and keep being GREAT!
🎉 3rd Annual Come Together Day at Grove Park! 🎉
It’s that time again, Gator family! 🐊 Join us for our 3rd Annual Come Together Day, a day filled with joy, connection, and community spirit!
This special event is all about bringing people together ❤️ our amazing students, families, faculty, staff, community partners, and supporters to build meaningful relationships and celebrate what makes Grove Park so special.
✨ FREE & Family-Oriented Fun for Everyone!
Come out and enjoy a day designed to uplift, connect, and create lasting memories with one another.
At Grove Park, we take pride in loving our community and pouring into one another. We’ve been building a better community since 1972, and this event is just one more way we continue that legacy 💙
🗓 Date: April 25
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
We’re always looking to grow! If you or a business you know would like to partner with us for this amazing event, please reach out to the school—we would love to collaborate!
Let’s come together, Grove Park… because when we unite, we thrive! 💫
#GroveParkPride #LoveOurCommunity #GrowingGreatGators #cometogetherday #CommunityStrong
Thank you to the Icemen, Zawyer Sports Foundation, and Norlee Group for visiting our Gators and providing such an unforgettable experience!
Today was a powerful example of community in our school centered around reading, connection, and engagement. Our students enjoyed a read-aloud, participated in a fun coloring activity, experienced an exciting outdoor demonstration, and even had the opportunity to share a catered lunch with the hockey players.
Thank you all for pouring into our students and helping create such a meaningful and memorable day. We truly appreciate your commitment to our community and our kids!
#GrovePark #GrowingGreatGators #JacksonvilleIcemen #NorleeGroup
Join us in the stars for the Grove Park Elementary Drama Club's presentation of Peter Pan! No tickets necessary, refreshments will be available for purchase.🧚✨ #Theater #GPE
🎡 IT’S OFFICIALLY FAIR DAY, CLAY COUNTY! 🎠✨
The gates are opening soon and we want to see YOU there! Don't forget that TODAY, April 10th, is the day to celebrate our amazing students and staff.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for:
Students (18 & under)
CCDS Teachers & Staff
⚠️ IMPORTANT: You must have your Employee ID ready at the gate to claim your free admission!
Grab your friends, grab your ID, and we’ll see you at the Fairgrounds for a day of food, fun, and memories! 🍭🐄
#ClayCountyFair #OneClay #FairDay2026 #CCDS #FreeEntry
Class of 2026: Go Back to Where it All Began! 🎓✨
It’s time for one of our favorite traditions at Clay County District Schools—Elementary Graduation Walks! Before you walk across the big stage, we’re inviting you to walk the halls of your elementary school one more time. Reconnect with former teachers, take photos, and get cheered on by the next generation of graduates!
The Details:
📍 Where: Any CCDS elementary school.
🎓 Attire: You MUST wear your cap and gown to participate.
🗓️ When: Only at designated dates and times set by each elementary school.
✅ Action Item: Coordinate with your high school Senior Sponsors to confirm your participation!
Check the full schedule of dates and times for each school here: 🔗 oneclay.net/gradwalks
We can't wait to see our seniors back in the halls where their journey started. Let’s make some memories!
#CCDS #ClassOf2026 #GradWalks #ClayCountySchools #FullCircleMoment
It’s time for one of our favorite traditions at Clay County District Schools—Elementary Graduation Walks! Before you walk across the big stage, we’re inviting you to walk the halls of your elementary school one more time. Reconnect with former teachers, take photos, and get cheered on by the next generation of graduates!
The Details:
📍 Where: Any CCDS elementary school.
🎓 Attire: You MUST wear your cap and gown to participate.
🗓️ When: Only at designated dates and times set by each elementary school.
✅ Action Item: Coordinate with your high school Senior Sponsors to confirm your participation!
Check the full schedule of dates and times for each school here: 🔗 oneclay.net/gradwalks
We can't wait to see our seniors back in the halls where their journey started. Let’s make some memories!
#CCDS #ClassOf2026 #GradWalks #ClayCountySchools #FullCircleMoment
🎡 NO SCHOOL TOMORROW: It’s Fair Day! 🎠✨
Good evening, Clay County families! As you're winding down your Thursday, we wanted to send a quick reminder about tomorrow's schedule so you can plan your "Fair Day" fun!
Tomorrow, Friday, April 10th, is Fair Day!
🍎 Students & Teachers: Enjoy your day off! Students (18 & under), Teachers, and School Board Employees get in FREE from 10 AM – 12 PM.
🏢 District Offices: Please note that our administrative offices will remain open for normal business hours tomorrow.
Whether you're there for the ferris wheel, the livestock, or (of course) the fair food, we hope our families have a safe and wonderful day making memories together! 🍭🎡
Enjoy the long weekend, Clay County!
#ClayCountySchools #OneClay #FairDay2026 #ClayCountyFair #NoSchool #Community
Summer Camp registration is now open.
Families can complete registration by visiting the following link:
https://bgcneflorida.my.site.com/V2/s/login-home
Please note that space is limited, and spots are expected to fill quickly. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your child’s participation.
📚 Unlock the Magic of Reading—For Free!
New Worlds Reading sends free books and activities straight to Florida families, helping students build confidence and strong reading skills at home.
Here’s how it works:
✨ 9 free books each year (through 5th grade) — your child gets to choose!
✨ Family activities included — simple, fun ways to support reading at home
✨ Expert-selected books — curated by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning and Scholastic, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education
Who can sign up?
✔️ VPK–5th grade students
✔️ Enrolled in a Florida public, charter, or VPK program
✔️ Not yet meeting grade-level reading expectations
✔️ No income requirements!
Start building your child’s home library today: newworldsreading.com
New Worlds Reading sends free books and activities straight to Florida families, helping students build confidence and strong reading skills at home.
Here’s how it works:
✨ 9 free books each year (through 5th grade) — your child gets to choose!
✨ Family activities included — simple, fun ways to support reading at home
✨ Expert-selected books — curated by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning and Scholastic, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education
Who can sign up?
✔️ VPK–5th grade students
✔️ Enrolled in a Florida public, charter, or VPK program
✔️ Not yet meeting grade-level reading expectations
✔️ No income requirements!
Start building your child’s home library today: newworldsreading.com
📚 Unlock the Magic of Reading—For Free!
New Worlds Reading sends free books and activities straight to Florida families, helping students build confidence and strong reading skills at home.
Here’s how it works:
✨ 9 free books each year (through 5th grade) — your child gets to choose!
✨ Family activities included — simple, fun ways to support reading at home
✨ Expert-selected books — curated by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning and Scholastic, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education
Who can sign up?
✔️ VPK–5th grade students
✔️ Enrolled in a Florida public, charter, or VPK program
✔️ Not yet meeting grade-level reading expectations
✔️ No income requirements!
Start building your child’s home library today: newworldsreading.com
New Worlds Reading sends free books and activities straight to Florida families, helping students build confidence and strong reading skills at home.
Here’s how it works:
✨ 9 free books each year (through 5th grade) — your child gets to choose!
✨ Family activities included — simple, fun ways to support reading at home
✨ Expert-selected books — curated by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning and Scholastic, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education
Who can sign up?
✔️ VPK–5th grade students
✔️ Enrolled in a Florida public, charter, or VPK program
✔️ Not yet meeting grade-level reading expectations
✔️ No income requirements!
Start building your child’s home library today: newworldsreading.com
📢 UPDATE: 2026-2027 School Start Times Finalized
We heard you, Clay County! 🗣️ After reviewing over 20,000 survey responses, the Clay County School Board has officially voted to keep our school start times unchanged for the 2026-2027 school year.
We want to extend a huge thank you to the parents, students, staff, and community members who shared their feedback. Your voice played a critical role in this decision, and the data showed a clear preference for maintaining our current schedules.
Secondary, Elementary, and Junior High bell times will remain exactly as they are now. For a full breakdown of the survey results and the final schedule, please visit our website:
🔗 oneclay.net/starttime
#OneClay #ClayCounty #BackToSchool #CommunityVoice
We heard you, Clay County! 🗣️ After reviewing over 20,000 survey responses, the Clay County School Board has officially voted to keep our school start times unchanged for the 2026-2027 school year.
We want to extend a huge thank you to the parents, students, staff, and community members who shared their feedback. Your voice played a critical role in this decision, and the data showed a clear preference for maintaining our current schedules.
Secondary, Elementary, and Junior High bell times will remain exactly as they are now. For a full breakdown of the survey results and the final schedule, please visit our website:
🔗 oneclay.net/starttime
#OneClay #ClayCounty #BackToSchool #CommunityVoice
📢 Big news, Clay County! Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students? 🍎
Clay County District Schools is hosting an All Positions Job Fair on Wednesday, May 6th! Whether you are an educator, a support professional, or looking to start a new career path in public service, we want to meet YOU.
🗓 When: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
📍 Where: Fleming Island High School
Start your journey with #OneClay and help us discover endless possibilities for the 2026-2027 school year!
🔗 Learn more and view open positions at OneClay.net/Employment
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #JobFair #EducationCareers #NowHiring #FloridaJobs
Clay County District Schools is hosting an All Positions Job Fair on Wednesday, May 6th! Whether you are an educator, a support professional, or looking to start a new career path in public service, we want to meet YOU.
🗓 When: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
📍 Where: Fleming Island High School
Start your journey with #OneClay and help us discover endless possibilities for the 2026-2027 school year!
🔗 Learn more and view open positions at OneClay.net/Employment
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #JobFair #EducationCareers #NowHiring #FloridaJobs
This week is National Assistant Principals Week, and we are proud to recognize the vital leaders who help our schools thrive! 🏫💼
Our Assistant Principals play a critical role in the daily success of Clay County District Schools. From ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment to supporting our teachers and overseeing academic progress, their leadership is foundational to everything we do. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our students have the structure and support they need to succeed.
Please join us in thanking our CCDS Assistant Principals for their unwavering commitment to excellence and our community! 🌟⭐
#OneClay #APWeek26 #CCDSStrong #SchoolLeadership #ClayCountySchools
Our Assistant Principals play a critical role in the daily success of Clay County District Schools. From ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment to supporting our teachers and overseeing academic progress, their leadership is foundational to everything we do. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our students have the structure and support they need to succeed.
Please join us in thanking our CCDS Assistant Principals for their unwavering commitment to excellence and our community! 🌟⭐
#OneClay #APWeek26 #CCDSStrong #SchoolLeadership #ClayCountySchools
Pizza day will be on Thursday, April 9th.🍕✨
Scan the QR code to secure slices for your student! We will be taking orders until Tuesday, April 7th.
#pizzaday #GPE
🎉 It’s National Assistant Principals Week, and we’re celebrating one of the very best—Mr. Halter! 🐊💚
From day one, Mr. Halter has brought energy, dedication, and heart to Grove Park Elementary. Whether he’s supporting students, encouraging staff, or jumping in wherever he’s needed, he leads with purpose and positivity every single day.
Known for his signature style (blazers ✔️ Pumas ✔️ black coffee ✔️) and maybe even a little guitar on the side 🎸, Mr. Halter keeps our school running strong while building meaningful relationships across campus.
As he approaches his first year at GPE, we are grateful for the impact he’s made and the passion he brings to our Gator family.
Drop a 💚 below to show Mr. Halter some love and appreciation this week!
#APWeek #ThankYouAP #GatorPride #GPEStrong
From day one, Mr. Halter has brought energy, dedication, and heart to Grove Park Elementary. Whether he’s supporting students, encouraging staff, or jumping in wherever he’s needed, he leads with purpose and positivity every single day.
Known for his signature style (blazers ✔️ Pumas ✔️ black coffee ✔️) and maybe even a little guitar on the side 🎸, Mr. Halter keeps our school running strong while building meaningful relationships across campus.
As he approaches his first year at GPE, we are grateful for the impact he’s made and the passion he brings to our Gator family.
Drop a 💚 below to show Mr. Halter some love and appreciation this week!
#APWeek #ThankYouAP #GatorPride #GPEStrong
