📌 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

📸 Snapshots of an awesome week!

• 🎶 Singing & collaborative group projects
• 🧪 Hands-on science fun & math support
• 🏆 PBIS T.R.I.B.E. reward store

So proud of our students showing up, working together, and shining bright every day! 🌟

#PBIS #TRIBE #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning #SchoolPride

Students in Mrs. Hovsepian's Environmental Science class are evaluating the direct impacts of human activities on natural habitats and the vital ecosystem services they provide. They are also tracing the history of natural resource exploitation to understand what sparked the rise of the American conservation movement.

Today in Mr. Coker’s World History class, students worked together to investigate the Byzantine Empire. They analyzed historical evidence, sorted examples into continuity, departure, or both, and decided whether the Byzantine Empire was truly a continuation of ancient Rome, or something new. Great teamwork and historical thinking in action!

Students in Mrs. Hovsepian's Biology class are actively analyzing how biological macromolecules build life and how enzymes accelerate key cellular reactions under optimal temperature and pH conditions. Through hands-on investigation, they are also discovering how water's unique properties—from temperature moderation to its power as a solvent—make Earth habitable for all living organisms.

Please, join us in celebrating our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Tear, Mrs. Morgan!! We are so proud to celebrate this accomplishment with you. We know you'll represent our school well! #OneTribe

https://youtu.be/xwzAGiR81iQ

The concert is free, and everyone is invited. This year's Advanced Guitar Class has more obvious girl power than ever before! Here they are performing a Joan Jett classic, during 3rd period this past week.

The high school guitar classes will be presenting a concert on Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 pm in the KHHS cafeteria.

Congratulations to our P3 Attendance Students of the Week presented by Pangborn Ice Cream:
Donald H.
#OneTribe

Congratulations to our Citizen of the Week presented by Lyndel Hale Agency:
Allison O.
#OneTribe

Congratulations to our CTE Student of the Week presented by MeLissa Pellerito:
Lillianna D.
#OneTribe

Congratulations to our Sr. High Student of the Week presented by Air Innovations LLC:
Kayden W.
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Congratulations to our Jr. High Student of the Week presented by Air Innovations LLC:
Hadley R.
#OneTribe

❤️🤍💙 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

Ms. Velez transformed language practice into a lively social experience where students laughed and conversed in French, while Mr. Robbins turned everyday craftsmanship into an exciting project, helping his students build practical trash can platform holders from scratch. KHH is a fun place to explore new things!

❤️🤍💙 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!

Gators Football is calling, Clay County!

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

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 School-Related Employee of the Year, Kelly Cook!
Coach Cook embodies the TRIBE mentality! Her enthusiasm, positive energy, and nonstop hard work make our school a better place every single day. We are so grateful for her leadership and passion for our school community!

#OneTRIBE

Labor Day is a moment to honor the effort, perseverance, and dedication of working individuals everywhere. At Keystone Heights Jr/Sr High, we see that same commitment every day in our teachers who inspire, our staff who keep our school running smoothly, our parents who work tirelessly to support their children, and our students who show up ready to grow and learn. We hope everyone had a relaxing day off.