Orange Park Junior High

Congratulations to our Girls Basketball Team! Our Lady Wildcats defeated the Lake Asbury Tigers 32–25 tonight! 🏀 Also sending a huge shout-out to our Cheer Team for bringing the energy and hyping up the crowd all game long! #WildcatStrong #OneClaySports

Happy Educational Support Professionals Day to the indispensable team that keeps the heart of Clay County District Schools beating! ❤️

From the moment students step onto the bus, to the nutritious meals they eat, the clean and safe environment they learn in, the technology that supports their lessons, and the welcoming faces in the office - it's all because of our dedicated Educational Support Professionals.

Your hard work often goes unseen, but the positive impact you have on our students and staff is immense. Let's show some love for these incredible individuals today!

#WeAppreciateYou #ESPDAY2025 #ClayCounty #SchoolStaff #MakingADifference #OneClay #MakeAnImpact

Congratulations to our Wrestling Team as they defeated Oakleaf Jr. 56-22 tonight. 🐾🐾 #WildcatStrong

🌟 NOMINATE YOUR CLAY COUNTY TEACHER HERO! 🌟

Do you know an amazing teacher who deserves community recognition? Now is the time to give them the spotlight!

Nominations are now open for the Clay County Fair's "Hero of the Day" program. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor an educator who goes above and beyond for our students.

🚨 ACT FAST: The deadline for all nominations is December 1st!

Don't miss your chance to nominate your favorite teacher.

➡️ Click here to submit your nomination: https://www.claycountyfair.org/p/getinvolved/hero-of-the-day

Let's celebrate our incredible educators!

#ClayCountyFair #HeroOfTheDay #TeacherNomination #OneClay #MakeAnImpact

📣 Join Our OneClay Family Engagement Challenge! 📚
We’re celebrating #OneClayFamilyMonth with a fun way to connect, learn, and grow together!

How to Participate:

Complete the activities on your Family Engagement Challenge Card.

Snap a picture of your child(ren) with their completed card.

Share it on social media using #OneClayFamilyMonth or upload it through our submission form.

📸 We can’t wait to see your family in action!
Every activity completed builds stronger connections and supports student success. Let’s make this month full of memories, learning, and family fun!

Submit your card here: https://forms.gle/4aWcBaLQxY9Bo6mJ8

🏈 Clay County District Schools and the Jacksonville Jaguars are teaming up! 🏈

Coming off yesterday’s HUGE win against the Chargers, the Jaguars are 6-4 heading into the home stretch. There are 3 home games remaining, with the next one being December 7th vs. the division-rival and division-leading Colts.

You can support #OneClay by attending a Jaguars home game this season. Ten dollars from every ticket sold using the link below will be donated directly to Clay County District Schools! This is a great opportunity for Jaguars fans to enjoy a game and give back to their school community. Learn more at the link: https://www.gofevo.com/group/2025clay

#OneClay #Jaguars #NFL

Join us as we celebrate American Education Week from November 17–21, 2025! 📚✏️

This is a special time to honor all the incredible teachers, support staff, administrators, and families who make our Clay County District Schools the best place to learn and grow.

We believe in discovering endless possibilities for every student! 🎉

#AmericanEducationWeek #ClayCountySchools #Education #ThankATeacher #EndlessPossibilities #OneClay #MakeAnImpact

Good Afternoon Students, Parents and Guardians, Please click on the attached link https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/orange-park-junior-high/newsletters/opj-parent-newsletter-nov-17th-21st at your leisure to learn about updates at Orange Park Junior High.

Congratulations to our Boys Basketball Team as they defeated the Lakeside Gators 40-20! Great job on the court tonight Gentlemen!🐾🏀 #TheOPJWay #WildcatPride

Today, on Veterans Day, Clay County District Schools pauses to honor the brave men and women who have served in all branches of the United States Armed Forces.

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

Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedom inspire us every day. At Orange Park Junior High, we are proud to recognize our veterans and their families for their service. Thank you! #VeteransDay2025

Please join us.in congratulating Dezmond Johnson for being selected as our PRIDE student of the week. Ms.Ecker chose Dezmond because he always arrives to class early, helps set up supplies, has a bubbly attitude, is engaged in lessons, completes all his work, and is polite and respectful. Way to go Desmond! Keep up the great work!! #TheWildcatWay

Looking for a meaningful way to observe Veterans Day? The Camp Blanding Museum is hosting a special ceremony and celebration tomorrow, November 11th.

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

🚨 REMINDER 🚨

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.

Good Afternoon Students, Parents and Guardians,

Please click on the attached link https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/orange-park-junior-high/newsletters/opj-parent-newsletter-nov-10th-14th at your leisure to learn about updates at Orange Park Junior High.

🔬💻⚙️🎨🧮 Happy International STEAM Education Day!

#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

We are beyond proud to announce that Ivy Carroll was recognized at the School Board Meeting tonight for being selected as the “Youth Volunteer of the Year”! Her dedication, compassion, and countless hours of service have made a tremendous impact on our community. Ivy’s commitment to helping others and leading with heart truly sets an example for us all. Thank you, Ivy, for your selflessness and for making a difference every single day — you are an inspiration to your peers and our entire Wildcat family! 🐾 #WildcatStrong

NOMINATE NOW! Shine a spotlight on your school’s incredible service projects and acts of kindness for the November School of the Month award!

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

Calling all creative writers again! The October scary short story contest was such a success that there is now a winter finish-the-story writing contest! Starting today, students can visit the library Google Classroom for more information and to submit their story. Flyers are posted in the library and in all ELA classrooms. Please see Mrs. Kiem for more information!

Students Mr. Crawford's Civics class working in collaborative groups to break down separation of powers, checks and balances, rule of law, due process, and individual rights.