Oakleaf Junior High
9:30 AM-3:42 PM | Grades: 6th-8th | Phone: 904-336-5775
Today marks the start of a very special week! 📚 We are kicking off National Library Week at Oakleaf Junior High with the theme "Find Your Joy."
Whether it’s discovering a new genre, diving into research for a project, or finding a peaceful corner to read, our Media Center is the heart of our school. We want to give a massive shout-out to our incredible media tech, Ms. Turner! We appreciate everything you do to make the library a welcoming space for every Yellow Jacket. 🐝✨
Stop by this week, say Thank You to Ms. Turner, and #FindYourJoy!
Whether it’s discovering a new genre, diving into research for a project, or finding a peaceful corner to read, our Media Center is the heart of our school. We want to give a massive shout-out to our incredible media tech, Ms. Turner! We appreciate everything you do to make the library a welcoming space for every Yellow Jacket. 🐝✨
Stop by this week, say Thank You to Ms. Turner, and #FindYourJoy!
Oakleaf Junior High has been named the School of the Month for “Arts in Action” and we owe it all to our amazing Oakleaf Community for the nominations.
A huge THANK YOU to Community First Credit Union for supporting our vision with a $1,000 contribution toward the OLJ Fine Arts programs.
We are also incredibly grateful for the talent and hard work of our arts educators: Ms. Flesher, Mrs. Morales, Mrs. Mowry, and Mr. Summers. Thank you for keeping the arts alive in our halls!
A huge THANK YOU to Community First Credit Union for supporting our vision with a $1,000 contribution toward the OLJ Fine Arts programs.
We are also incredibly grateful for the talent and hard work of our arts educators: Ms. Flesher, Mrs. Morales, Mrs. Mowry, and Mr. Summers. Thank you for keeping the arts alive in our halls!
⚡️ FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL DAY ⚡️
Is your athlete ready for the next season? We’re making it easy to get cleared for play! Join us this Saturday, April 25th for our Free Sports Physical Day.
No cost, no hassle—just making sure our Clay County athletes stay safe and in the game.
The Details:
When: Saturday, April 25th
Where: Orange Park High School Cafeteria
Cost: $0 (Totally FREE!)
Eligibility: Open to all Clay County High School and Junior High students. (Junior High athletes need to go to their zoned high school time)
Attention Yellow Jackets! April is Month of the Military Child, because #KidsServeToo! Please join us at our Purple Up Day Celebration on Thursday, April 30th, from 6-7:30, to help us celebrate and honor our Military students! Please see the following flyer for information, and RSVP by April 23rd with the following link: https://forms.gle/xEjAb9mdyWxL5uaf9
Don’t forget to set out your PURPLE tonight! 👟👚💜
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th, Clay County District Schools is celebrating Purple Up! Day. We’re wearing purple to show our military-connected students that we see them, we support them, and we’re proud of them.
Whether it’s a purple shirt, a purple ribbon, or even purple socks—let’s show our military families how much Clay County cares!
#PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #ClayCountyProud #CCDS #MilitaryKids
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th, Clay County District Schools is celebrating Purple Up! Day. We’re wearing purple to show our military-connected students that we see them, we support them, and we’re proud of them.
Whether it’s a purple shirt, a purple ribbon, or even purple socks—let’s show our military families how much Clay County cares!
#PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #ClayCountyProud #CCDS #MilitaryKids
Cheer Tryouts are just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see our athletes shine! 📣✨
Please review these important requirements:
✔️ All tryout dates are mandatory to ensure each athlete can maximize their score
✔️ Athletes must have a minimum 2.0 GPA
✔️ A current athletic clearance is required before tryouts begin
🚨 Deadline: Athletic clearance must be completed before April 28th — no exceptions!
Make sure you’re prepared and ready to give it your all. We’re excited to see your spirit, energy, and dedication! 💛🖤
Please review these important requirements:
✔️ All tryout dates are mandatory to ensure each athlete can maximize their score
✔️ Athletes must have a minimum 2.0 GPA
✔️ A current athletic clearance is required before tryouts begin
🚨 Deadline: Athletic clearance must be completed before April 28th — no exceptions!
Make sure you’re prepared and ready to give it your all. We’re excited to see your spirit, energy, and dedication! 💛🖤
"Want to join the Oakleaf High School Color Guard? No experience required! Auditions will be held this Thursday, Friday, and next Monday in the OHS Atrium. Bring athletic clothes and water, and head over right after dismissal. See you there!"
Oakleaf Junior is excited to celebrate the completion of junior high with a Sign-Off Celebration for 8th Grade Students!
The Sign-Off will take place on Friday, May 29th from 9:45AM–12:45PM and will include the ceremony followed by live music and celebration.
The Sign-Off will take place on Friday, May 29th from 9:45AM–12:45PM and will include the ceremony followed by live music and celebration.
Attention Yellow Jackets! April is the Month of the Military Child, because #KidsServeToo! Oakleaf Junior High School will be hosting a week of activities to celebrate and honor our Military Students. Please join us for Spirit Week, which includes school activities, trivia on the announcements and in the cafeteria during lunches, an art contest, and a Purple Up Day Celebration! Please see the following flyers for all of the information! RSVP to the Purple Up Day Celebration with the following link: https://forms.gle/tbnfHzKqzrzV3mEQ6
Get ready for tryouts—join us tomorrow! 🎉
Doors open at 8:30 AM, so come ready to learn, move, and have fun as we prepare for tryouts together.
Parents are invited to join us at 11:45 AM to watch everything our campers have been working on—we can’t wait to show you!
Spots are filling fast! Use the link below to pay online, or bring cash to the door.
https://gofan.co/event/6312061
🎡 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
IT’S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME DAY!
Good luck to our Oakleaf Junior High softball team as they face Green Cove Junior today in the Championship game!
When: Today, April 9th
Time: 5:00 PM
Where: Lake Asbury Junior High
The Stakes: County Championship
Let’s show them what Oakleaf pride is all about! See you at the field!
Good luck to our Oakleaf Junior High softball team as they face Green Cove Junior today in the Championship game!
When: Today, April 9th
Time: 5:00 PM
Where: Lake Asbury Junior High
The Stakes: County Championship
Let’s show them what Oakleaf pride is all about! See you at the field!
Purchase the Yearbook at Yearbookforever.com before they sell out!
Congratulations to our softball team for their win last night against Lakeside in the semifinal game. They will take on Green Cove in the Championship Thursday.
📢 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
Get ready to bring the energy! 🎉📣
Join us this Saturday as we gear up for tryouts! You’ll learn sharp motions, fun cheers, and exciting dances—plus get a feel for what it’s like to be part of the team. Whether you're new or experienced, it’s going to be a high-energy day full of spirit, teamwork, and FUN! 💛🐝
Don’t miss it—we can’t wait to see you there!
Join us this Saturday as we gear up for tryouts! You’ll learn sharp motions, fun cheers, and exciting dances—plus get a feel for what it’s like to be part of the team. Whether you're new or experienced, it’s going to be a high-energy day full of spirit, teamwork, and FUN! 💛🐝
Don’t miss it—we can’t wait to see you there!
IT’S PLAYOFF TIME!
Oakleaf Jr. vs. Lakeside Jr.
🕒 4:30 PM
📍 Clay High School
Come out and support our girls as they push for the win! Let's get it!
Oakleaf Jr. vs. Lakeside Jr.
🕒 4:30 PM
📍 Clay High School
Come out and support our girls as they push for the win! Let's get it!
📢 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
