Our Manatees are sporting their most festive RED, WHITE, and BLUE to celebrate Day 1 of Literacy Week! We love seeing all the patriotic spirit flooding the hallways as we dive into a week full of reading fun.
Let’s make this a week to remember! ❤️🤍💙
📸 EMBARRASSMENT ALERT (Just kidding... sort of!) 📸
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#YearbookAd #GlowUp #6thGrade #JuniorHighBound #SchoolMemories #ClassOf2024
This week, Clay County District Schools is celebrating the power of reading with the theme: Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America.
We are especially excited to invite our youngest learners (VPK-2nd Grade) to our Early Literacy Night this Thursday! Join us for a fun-filled evening of guest readers, games, crafts, and more.
📅 When: Thursday, Jan. 29 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Where: Fleming Island High - Teacher Training Center
Check out the flyer below for details. We can’t wait to see our little readers there! 📖✨
#CCDS #LiteracyWeekFL #ClayReads #EarlyLiteracy #ReadWhiteAndBlue
Join us for an evening of breathtaking vocal performances! 🎶 Our All County Secondary Chorus is bringing together the best voices from across the district for one night only - tonight!
🗓️ Monday, January 26, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Thrasher-Horne Center (Main Stage)
Don’t miss this showcase of dedication and harmony. See you there! 👏
#ClayCountyChorus #SecondaryMusic #FineArts #OneClay
1️⃣ Bundle up: Keep those students warm! 2️⃣ Label everything: Please write names on all jackets and hoodies.
Our Lost & Found is bursting at the seams—help us help you keep track of your gear! 🧥🧣
Manatee Families! Tomorrow is the first day of Literacy Dress Up Week! We are kicking pff in red, white, and blue! ❤️🤍💙 #PatersonLiteracyWeek #SpiritOfAmerica #PatersonPride #ReadingIsFun #SchoolSpirit
From choral harmonies and theatrical performances to incredible instrumental music and visual arts, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Come out and support the hard work of our students and educators!
📍 Location: Thrasher-Horne Center
🔗 Full Schedule: OneClay.net/FineArts
#ClayCountyFineArts #OneClay #SupportTheArts #SaveTheDate
🍕🧠 Get Ready for the Ultimate Family Trivia Night! 🧠🍕
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 30! It’s time to gather your team for a night of competition, family bonding, and some seriously AMAZING prizes! 🏆
The Schedule:
🚌 5:00 PM: Come hungry! Pizza Pitt Stop will be in the bus loop serving up delicious dinner.
🎤 6:00 PM: Let the games begin! Trivia starts promptly.
⚠️ IMPORTANT RSVP INFO: To ensure we have enough space for every team, you MUST RSVP by Tuesday, January 27. 👉 Save your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/pestrivianight26
Check out the photos below for a sneak peek at the prizes up for grabs! See you there! 👋
#MusicEducation #FrenchHorn #GuestSpeaker #MusicInspires #PositivelyPaterson
We celebrated a huge milestone today: Our young Manatees have completed their first 100 days of school! From the first day jitters to today’s celebrations, it has been a joy to watch them grow, explore, and achieve so much.
Congratulations to our students (and parents!) on reaching the 100-day mark. Let’s finish the rest of the year strong! 💪💙
#100Days #SchoolLife #Manatees #100DaysOfLearning #PositivelyPaterson
These aren't just measurements—they are physical properties of matter. We believe in taking big concepts and making them simple and exciting. Let’s turn "class time" into "fun time." 📏✨
#Education #STEM #ScienceFacts #MakeLearningFun #PositivelyPaterson
Monday (Stars & Stripes): Wear as much Red, White, and Blue as you can!
Tuesday ("Read" the People): Let your shirt do the talking. Wear a tee with a kind or positive message.
Wednesday (Team Up America): Dress for success! Dress up as your future career choice.
Thursday (Team Up to Read): Support your favorite team by wearing a sports jersey. (Run/Walk Club shirts are welcome!)
Friday (Show Your Paterson Pride): It’s a classic Spirit Day! Wear your school colors or a Paterson t-shirt.
Let’s come together to celebrate our love for reading!
We had a blast honoring our A & A/B Honor Roll Manatees during lunch today. 🥪 It’s been a fantastic first semester, and we are so proud of these students for diving into their studies. We look forward to watching you shine in the second half of the year! 🌟🎓
#HonorRoll #6thGrade #AcademicExcellence #SchoolLunch #StudentSuccess #PositivelyPaterson
🍎 So proud of our Paterson family! 🍎
We had a wonderful time celebrating our amazing Mrs. Bartel and Mr. Nate yesterday evening at the annual Apple Awards!
Both of these incredible team members were nominated by their peers to represent Paterson as this year's Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year. It is such a well-deserved honor to see them recognized on a big stage.
To Mrs. Bartel and Mr. Nate: Thank you. We are so grateful for your heart, your hard work, and the massive impact you make on our students, staff, families, and stakeholders every single day. You truly represent the best of us! 💛💙
#PatersonElementary #AppleAwards #TeacherOfTheYear #SchoolEmployeeOfTheYear #EducationHeroes #ThankATeacher #StaffAppreciation #positivelypaterson
These students were specially nominated by their homeroom teachers for treating others with respect and playing by the rules. To celebrate, they received special recognition on stage and enjoyed a lovely lunch with their family members! 🥪👨👩👧👦
We are so proud of these students for setting such a wonderful example for our school community.
#ManateePride #CharacterCounts #Fairness #StudentSuccess #FamilyLunch
Tonight’s the night! 🍎✨
The energy is building for the 2026 Apple Awards, presented by the Clay Education Foundation! Join us as we celebrate the incredible educators and staff who make Clay County District Schools a world-class school system.
Whether you're cheering in the stands or from your couch, don't miss a second of the magic!
📍 Join Us In Person
Where: Thrasher-Horne Center 🏢
When: Tonight @ 6:30 PM ⏰
Address: 238 College Drive, Orange Park, FL 📍
📺 Watch Live Anywhere
Can’t make it to the theater? We’ve got you covered! Catch the full ceremony live on our YouTube Channel: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNzN6lB2mP4 🎥
🏆 The Big Reveals
Get ready to cheer for our Teacher of the Year, School-Related Employee of the Year, and Rookie Teacher of the Year! 🏆🍎
#AppleAwards2026 #OneClay #ClayCountySchools #EducationExcellence #MakeAnImpact
🎨 Painting with Ice: The absolute favorite activity of the day! The class loved seeing the colors melt and blend. ⛄ “Sneezy the Snowman” Snacks: A delicious (and adorable) craft to eat. ⚗️ “Snowstorm in a Jar”: We became scientists to watch a blizzard happen right before our eyes.
Ask your little learners which part was their favorite! Have a warm and wonderful weekend, everyone! 🧣🧤
#WinterActivities #PreschoolActivities #FunFriday #SteamIn TheClassroom #SensoryPlay
Join Clay County District Schools for an information session on Monday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center, Fleming Island High School.
Meet with Human Resources representatives and learn how to begin your journey towards a teaching career with OneClay! RSVP using the link below or the QR code on the flyer.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/TeacherInfoSessionRSVP
Today, we honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His vision of equality, justice, and the power of education continues to guide us as we work to empower every student in Clay County. 🎓✨
📌 REMINDER: All schools and district offices are closed today, Monday, January 19, in observance of the holiday. Classes will resume tomorrow.
#MLKDay #OneClay #CCDS #EducationMatters #MLK2026
