🌟 Vote for Our School – School of the Month! 🌟 It only takes a click and a minute of your time!
We’re so proud of our Helping Hands initiatives! From our pink out games supporting breast cancer awareness, to the Thanksgiving food drive, Tiger Threads clothing closet helping students in need, weekly student food pantries, our Kids Helping Kids club, and the Tools for Tigers Supply Drive—our students, staff, and families are constantly spreading kindness and making a real difference in our community. 💛
Community First Credit Union & Clay County District Schools are recognizing schools that go above and beyond. Show your support and help us shine by voting for our school! This is your chance to voice how proud you are to be part of our Tiger Family!
Nominations now open: Nov 1–22 | Vote here : November School of the Month
Double the Fun for a Great Cause! ❤️🏃♂️🏃♀️ LAJ is supporting the American Heart Association!
This November, our students have TWO exciting ways to support the American Heart Association and have a blast doing it!
1️⃣ Turkey Trot – 1 Mile Race on Campus on November 19!Students can get their Ticket to Trot during lunches Nov. 14th, 17th & 18th for a $5 donation to the American Heart Challenge. Participants will be excused from their class to lace up and join the fun! The top male and female finishers will each take home a turkey for dinner! Teachers & Staff are invited too!
2️⃣ Finn’s Mission - Learn Hands-Only CPR online, raise donations, and help kids with special hearts—all while having fun and learning about heart health! Make sure to scan the QR code to join. The top two student fundraisers online will ALSO be taking home turkeys this year!All proceeds from both events go to the American Heart Association! Students can join one or both events and make a difference—while having fun!
We extend our deepest gratitude for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms. We are especially proud of the veterans within our own community - our teachers, staff, parents, and neighbors.
Thank you for your service.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #HonoringAllWhoServed #OneClay #ClayCountyFL #MakeAnImpact
Event Highlights:
⭐ FREE T-SHIRTS: The first 100 veterans to arrive will receive a free limited-edition t-shirt!
🍔 WWII-PRICED LUNCH: After the ceremony, they will be serving lunch with food at nostalgic WWII prices.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to gather and show appreciation for all who served.
📅 Date: TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Ceremony at 11 a.m.)
📍 Location: 5629 FL-16 #3040, Starke, FL 32091
For more information, please call the Museum directly at (904) 682-3196.
#VeteransDay #CampBlanding #CampBlandingMuseum #StarkeFL #ClayCountyFL #HonorOurVeterans #MilitaryHistory #VeteransDayEvent #WWII #CommunityEvent
As a reminder to our families, there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.
We take this day to honor and thank all the brave individuals who have served our country. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 12th.
#OneClay celebrates the thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow. From the science lab to the art studio, STEAM is everywhere!
A huge shout-out to our incredible teachers and students who make innovation happen every day in Clay County District Schools.
#STEAMDay #InternationalSTEAMDay #OneClay #STEAM #STEM #Education #Innovation #MakeAnImpact #Science #Technology #Engineering #Arts #Mathematics
Please join us in celebration on Monday at 9:30 a.m. for an Honor Walk with your student through Lake Asbury Junior High! Please RSVP using the QR code and arrive on Monday by 9:10 to scan in at the front office!
Congratulations to Melissa Smith, who has been selected as a Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist! What an amazing accomplishment and a true reflection of the heart and passion she brings to her students every day. We’re so lucky to have her representing our school! 🐾
Each of the nominees and finalists will be celebrated at the Apple Awards on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:30 PM, hosted by the Clay Education Foundation in partnership with Clay County District Schools. This time-honored tradition brings together over 900 guests to honor outstanding educators from every Clay County school and reveal the Teacher of the Year, School-Related Employee of the Year, and Rookie Teacher of the Year. 🍎
Reserve your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/nwdxfm
Theme: HELPING HANDS 🤝
Nominations accepted November 1–22, 2025.
Your school could win funding and a trophy! 🏆
Details & Nomination Link: www.OneClay.net/page/community-first-school-of-the-month
#OneClaySchools #SchoolOfTheMonth #KindnessMatters
Baseball Conditioning & Tryouts coming soon! Athletic Clearance must be completed at athleticclearance.com before a student can participate in conditioning OR tryouts.
Visit the LAJ Athletics website for more information : LAJ Athletics Website
A massive "Thank You" to our dedicated school psychologists across Clay County. Your support, expertise, and guidance are vital to ensuring our students thrive both academically and emotionally. We appreciate all you do for our students and families!
#OneClayCelebrates #SchoolPsychologyWeek #ThankYou #StudentSupport #OneClay
Family Engagement Month: Cherishing the vital role families play in education.
Veterans & Military Families Month: Honoring our brave service members and their families.
National Native American Heritage Month: Recognizing the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans.
Let's make this a month of appreciation and engagement!
#OneClayCelebrates #FamilyEngagement #VeteransMonth #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #OneClay
Daylight Saving Time officially ends tomorrow, Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight to make sure you're on time - and enjoy that glorious extra hour of sleep!
#DaylightSavingTime #FallBack #OneClay
Attention 8th Grade Parents and Guardians!
Gradventure 2026 is on the way!
Tickets go on sale next week, and spots are limited!
Check your student's MySchoolBucks page and the attachment for more details.
Parent permission form must be completed before the student will be allowed to attend.
Please scan for more information or use this link: Permission Slip
Join us this weekend in cheering on our LAJH athletes representing at the Clay County Jr. High All-Star Games!
2025 Volleyball All-Stars 🏐
#3 Paige Pinter • #5 Dani Trost • #6 Lily Massey
📅 Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 11 AM
📍 Orange Park High School
🎟️ Tickets available on GoFan (OPHS)
2025 Football All-Stars 🏈
#28 Jamarion Lane • #88 Mason Gove • #73 Kaleb Melendez
#9 Jomar Ayala • #1 Trevon Sebree • #2 Blaize Kocak
#4 Patric Chaney • #44 Hunter Wyatt
📅 Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 6 PM
📍 Orange Park High School
🎟️ Tickets available on GoFan (OPHS)
🎃Reminder: There is No Early Release Tomorrow but we are still wrapping up our Red Ribbon Week Fun!
Friday’s almost here, and the chilly weather is making the upcoming Halloween night even spookier! 👻 However, please remember - Junior High is a regular school day tomorrow – it is not an early release day! ⏰ Early release is for elementary students only.
We are still wrapping up Red Ribbon Week with Freedom Friday, a day to celebrate students being free from drugs! While we are not wearing costumes tomorrow, students WILL be showing their grade spirit in the Red, White & Blue Color Battle:
❤️ 6th Grade – Red
🤍 7th Grade – White
💙 8th Grade – Blue
It’s been an amazing week at LAJ celebrating a drug-free lifestyle! Students and teachers have rocked some incredible outfits, and we can’t wait to see which grade comes out on top tomorrow.
Wishing everyone a safe and fun Halloween! 🎃✨
REMINDER: Any student wanting to participate in athletic conditioning, training, tryouts or teams MUST be registered through https://athleticclearance.com/ which requires a current Sports Physical to be uploaded in order to successfully complete registration.
The physical form required is Physical Form - EL2. (This is NOT the standard physical required for school attendance.)
The required physical form and additional information can be found on our LAJ Athletics website: https://www.lakeasburyjrathletics.net
*Once you have successfully completed registration, you will receive an emailed confirmation of the Athletic Clearance Form. Please sign and date this form and return it to a coach or the Athletic Director.
We are looking forward to another great season of sports here at LAJ! ⚽🏀 🤼
