Lakeside Elementary

Clay County District Schools is committed to supporting exceptional educators in every classroom across our community.

The One Mill Renewal on the November 3 ballot provides dedicated local revenue to support competitive salaries for teachers and essential school staff. Continuing this voter-approved measure ensures the district can retain and attract high-quality talent, directly benefiting students and maintaining high academic standards. One hundred percent of these local funds stay right here in Clay County public schools, with all expenditures monitored by an independent citizens' oversight committee.

Find full details, FAQs, and budget breakdowns at oneclay.net/renewal.

5 days ago, Clay County District Schools

The October edition of The OneClay Register is now live! 🗞️

Our second edition is packed with student achievements, helpful resources, and inspiring stories from classrooms across Clay County District Schools. 🍎

Here’s what you’ll find inside this month:

🏫 Resilient Students, Thriving Classrooms: Discover our landmark initiative supporting student wellness and success.

🐾 Ridgeview High School Spotlight: See how Ridgeview is empowering Panthers through academic and career excellence.

🚒 Igniting Fire Safety: Learn how fire safety education builds from elementary classrooms into career pathways.

📰 Read the October Issue:

District Website: oneclay.net/news

Clay Today: claytodayonline.com/oneclay-register/

In Print: Inserted right inside this month's edition of Clay Today

Dive in and explore what's happening across our schools! ✨

#TheOneClayRegister #ClayCountySchools #ClayToday #OneClay #ClayCountyFL

5 days ago, Clay County District Schools

Our ES students jumped into the fascinating world of Michael Faraday this week! From exploring static electricity and magnetic fields to building their own circuits, our future scientists spent the day experimenting, discovering, and bringing physics to life.

6 days ago, Kristen Lee

A young boy seated at a table holds wires and a battery, with blue liquid in a small bowl.

Child with brown hair wearing a blue shirt holds a large orange balloon above their head.

A student sits at a desk, focused on a project with wires and a light.

Two students seated at a desk, one working with a small circuit board, smiling.

Student hands on a desk, holding a battery and pencil, working on a circuit with wires.

Young boy with spiky hair, wearing a blue raincoat with a spider design, raising one arm.

Two boys working on a project in a classroom. One boy is seated, the other standing, both wearing red shirts.

A student with glasses works on an experiment in a tray on a table in a classroom.

Students in a classroom, one wearing a paper chef hat, work on a project at a desk.

Three children seated around a table, with papers, pencils, and a metal tray. One holds a red cup.

Even a legend like Leonardo da Vinci was limited by the technology of his time—proving that big ideas often rely on basic tools!

Our ES students stepped into the shoes of young inventors, experimenting with simple machines (inclined planes, levers, pulleys, and more) to uncover how they make work easier and shape the modern world

6 days ago, Kristen Lee

Our littlest VPK Lakers have really enjoyed learning about community helpers.It was a real treat to get to meet some of them. Big thank you to our community Firemen and Rescue crew!

6 days ago, Kristen Lee

A group of children and an adult stand in front of a red firetruck. They are on a paved road.

Multiple pictures of young children in classroom, with one showing children holding white masks, and another of children standing outside fire truck

Four photos show children in a fire truck with gear, jackets, and helmets visible. One child stands in each corner of each photo.

Four photos of children, one wearing a firefighter helmet, inside a fire truck, with children sitting outside

Four images of children outdoors. One shows a firefighter helping a boy put on a helmet.

Multiple photos of firefighters showing children items and equipment on a fire truck and outside.

Four panels showing children in different views around a fire truck, with adults and children exploring it

Ms Leonard's kindergarteners enjoyed the visit from the fire fighters and learned a lot about fire safety!

6 days ago, Kristen Lee

A group of children in hats pose for a photo with a fire truck in the background.

Police officer standing by fire truck, children inside, one climbing up ladder, another wearing hat.

A firefighter helps two children climb into a fire truck with open doors on a sunny day.

Police officer holding child's hand on ladder, two children standing in open door of firetruck.

Kids wearing blindfolds gather in a circle around adults in front of an open ambulance.

Two kids stand inside a firetruck with one child waving. A helmet rests on a shelf.

A fire truck is open. A firefighter helps kids into the truck. One child wears a hat.

People in uniform stand in front of a firetruck; seated people wear white headbands and watch.

Two students in caps and sneakers step into a red fire truck with open doors.

Man in uniform helps two children climb stairs of open fire truck, numbers 18 on door.

🚌 National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌

October 19th–23rd, 2026 is National School Bus Safety Week! This year’s national theme is "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." 💛

Keeping our students safe on the way to and from school is a community effort. Please keep these key reminders in mind:

For Drivers: Always stop when yellow school bus lights flash red and the stop arm is extended. Slow down in school zones and eliminate all distractions.

For Students: Stay visible! Be extra cautious around the 10-foot area surrounding the bus and always stand three big steps back from the curb while waiting.

A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated OneClay bus drivers and transportation staff - our everyday heroes behind the wheel! 🛣️✨

🚌 Want to be a bus driver? We’re hiring!

Join our transportation team and help drive the future of Clay County! Visit oneclay.net/bus to explore current employment opportunities.

❤️ Give this post a like to show your appreciation for our amazing school bus drivers!

#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #SafeRidesEverydayHeroes #CCDS #SafetyFirst #OneClayCareers

6 days ago, Clay County District Schools

School bus parked with a child boarding. Text reads "National School Bus Safety Week October 19-23, 2026".

🎉 BIG NEWS, CLAY COUNTY! 🎉

Clay County District Schools has officially been named one of only 18 Academically High-Performing School Districts in the entire state of Florida for the 2025–2026 school year by the Florida Department of Education!

This prestigious recognition reflects our dedication to academic excellence, operational accountability, and student success across every classroom.

To earn and maintain this status, school districts must meet rigorous state benchmarks:

Academic Excellence: Earn an "A" district grade for two consecutive years without any district-operated school receiving an "F."

Classroom Focus: Fully comply with state class size requirements.

Fiscal Responsibility: Maintain clean annual financial audits with no material weaknesses or compliance issues.

This milestone is a direct result of the commitment of our teachers, support professionals, administrators, and district leadership under Superintendent David Broskie, paired with the hard work of our students and the steadfast support of our families and community.

Thank you for believing in our students and making Clay County a leader in Florida public education! 📚✨

#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #AcademicallyHighPerforming #ExcellenceInEducation #FLedu

8 days ago, Clay County District Schools

Blue, white, and red banner with text "Academically High Performing School District". Logos for Florida Department of Education and Clay County.

FIRST QUARTER REPORT CARD DAY! 📝📊

Today is First Quarter Report Card Day! It’s a great opportunity for parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s final first-quarter 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 view report cards:

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

Review quarter grades, report cards, 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 #ReportCardDay

8 days ago, Clay County District Schools

🍕 **It's a Pizza Day!** 🍕

Celebrate Early Dismissal Day on **October 30** with a slice of pizza!

🗓️ **Order Window:** October 12 – October 23

💵 **Pricing Options:**

* **$3.00** – 1 slice & a bottle of water

* **$5.00** – 2 slices & a bottle of water

🧀 **Choices:** Pepperoni or Cheese

📲 **How to Order:** Scan the QR code on the flyer or order through **My School Bucks**!

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZH4WPLXJ8082OZ_ZZ6012PVSM1ZJ3K

💙 *Proceeds from the sale will be used at the principal's discretion toward student and staff incentives.*

8 days ago, Lakeside Elementary

A yellow poster advertising pizza sale, with cartoon pizza, text, and a QR code for more information.

🧡 Wear & Share Orange on Wednesday, Oct. 21! 🧡

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and on Wednesday, October 21st, Clay County District Schools is standing together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! We invite all OneClay students, staff, and families to wear and share ORANGE on October 21st to send a visible, unified message that our schools are safe, welcoming places for everyone.

Let’s turn OneClay orange! 🧡

#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #UnityDay #WearOrange #BullyingPreventionMonth #CCDS #KindnessMatters

8 days ago, Clay County District Schools

A blue background features a shirt and a text overlay promoting National Bullying Prevention Month's Unity Day.

We had our first LEGO club session this year! Our small challenge was to make anything they wanted with only 10 bricks. Then we built wonderful animals but halfway through the build, there was a TWIST. Students were given a second animal card and had to combine the two animals. I hope you enjoy our pog, pandacoon and deer/sheep as much as we did.

8 days ago, Kristen Lee

A child wearing a white shirt with a colorful design is constructing a project with colorful building blocks on a table.

Two children work on Legos at a table. One girl sits while another boy sits. Background shows shelves and a person.

A child with curly hair wearing a striped shirt and white sneakers builds with small objects.

Two young boys in a classroom. One holds an object and looks at it. Behind them, a table with food, a person in a white shirt, and a flag.

A young boy in a blue shirt and black pants displays a small, edible craft. Behind him, a classroom is decorated with fall themes.

A girl in a pink shirt holds a small object while seated in a classroom. Another student sits nearby.

Girl in a blue shirt holds up a small Lego bridge. Behind her, a blurred person sits at a table.

A child wearing glasses and an orange shirt holds a Lego structure in a classroom.

Child in a classroom sitting at a desk, building a structure with Legos on a tray.

A child in a maroon hoodie examines a small object, seated at a table. A girl in a blue shirt sits behind him.

Mrs. Johnson's Kindergarten class had a fun visit from Station 18 firefighters and EMTs

8 days ago, Kristen Lee

A group of children and adults stand in front of a Clay County fire truck. The adults stand behind the children.

Mrs. Chadwick's Kindergarten class had a fun visit from Station 18 firefighters and EMTs

8 days ago, Kristen Lee

It is National School Lunch Week! Our awesome cafeteria staff celebrated today by embracing the circus theme!

9 days ago, Lakeside Elementary

Ms.Taylor's third graders learned how to calculate time-zone differences this week in Social Studies!

9 days ago, Kristen Lee

A child in a classroom sits at a desk, holding a small yellow square, with a book and stuffed toy nearby.

Two young girls hold up pieces of paper with clocks. One sits in a chair, the other at a desk.

Four children in a classroom setting, sitting at desks. One girl looks down, another reads, and two boys are engaged in discussion.

A person sits at a desk in a classroom. The person holds a small card. A large screen displays maps of Florida and Texas.

Group of children holding signs in a classroom, with a large map projected on the wall.

Group of children posing with yellow cutouts in a classroom. Tables with books and a large screen behind.

When you and your buddy show up in the same shirt without even knowing the other person had it!

10 days ago, Lakeside Elementary

Two boys, both wearing white t-shirts, stand in front of a mural featuring a character and a tree.

🏒 CLAY COUNTY DAY AT THE JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN! 🏒

Clay County District Schools is excited to partner with the Jacksonville Icemen for a special Clay County Day at the rink!

Join us on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM as the Jacksonville Icemen take on the Florida Everblades! We welcome all Clay County students, families, staff, and community members for an afternoon of hockey, school spirit, and family fun.

⭐ Special Guest: We are thrilled to be joined by special guest Superintendent of Clay County Schools, David Broskie!

🎟️ Event Highlights:

Discounted Tickets: Special ticket rates available for Clay County families.

Post-Game Shots on Net: Stay after the final buzzer for an exclusive opportunity to step onto the ice and take shots on net!

📍 GAME DETAILS

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM

Matchup: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades

🎟️ HOW TO GET TICKETS:

Direct Link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty23

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Get your tickets today and join us for Clay County Day with the Jacksonville Icemen!

#OneClay #OneClaySports #ClayCountyDay #JacksonvilleIcemen

10 days ago, Clay County District Schools

Advertisement with a mascot and a man in hockey gear. Text reads "Clay County Day" and "Everblades vs Icemen".

On November 3, Clay County voters will consider the renewal of the existing One Mill ad valorem funding for four years (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2031).

Because this measure is a renewal of the existing operating millage, it continues current funding without increasing tax rates. Revenues are strictly dedicated to two operational priorities:

School Safety: Funding law enforcement contracts for campus officers.

Employee Compensation: Providing competitive pay to retain and attract quality teachers and support staff.

All expenditures are subject to review by an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Visit oneclay.net/renewal for more information.

12 days ago, Clay County District Schools

A poster features several images of people in various settings and text. It highlights safe schools and exceptional teachers.

**ALL PRO DAD CHAPTERS LAUNCH PARTY** 🎉

Join us as we launch our All Pro Dad Chapter this school year! Dads and kids will connect through fun activities and meaningful conversations each month.

📍 **Location:**
Lakeside Elementary: Portable 26
2752 Moody Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073

🗓️ **When:**
Wednesday, October 21st at 7:30 AM

🥐 **Note:**
Please RSVP! Light breakfast provided.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and secure your spot! 📲

#AllProDad #LakesideElementary #OrangeParkFL #Fatherhood #Community

12 days ago, Lakeside Elementary