
🍎🥦 FREE Summer Meals for Kids in Clay County! ☀️🍗
Clay County District Schools Food & Nutrition Services is excited to announce our Summer 2026 Food Service Program! From June 8th to July 31st, all children ages 18 and under can receive free, nutritious meals.
No applications are required! We have two types of meal options available Monday through Friday depending on the location:
🚗 USDA Rural Sites (Off-Site Pick-up / Grab & Go)
Parents/children can pick up a hot lunch and a cold breakfast for the next day to enjoy at home!
⏰ Time: Monday – Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Locations:
• Keystone Elementary, McRae Elementary, Shadowlawn Elementary, Wilkinson Elementary
🍽️ USDA Non-Rural Sites (On-Site Consumption / Dine-In)
Children must eat their hot meals at the school during the designated times.
⏰ Times: Monday – Friday | Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Locations:
• Argyle Elementary, Charles E. Bennett Elementary, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary, Orange Park Junior High
Please note: There will be no meal service on July 2nd–3rd in observance of Independence Day. Sites are subject to close based on participation.
Spread the word to neighbors and friends! Let’s keep our students healthy, fueled, and ready for fun all summer long. 🎒✨
🔗 For more information, visit our website at oneclay.net/fns
#ClayCountySchools #SummerMeals #ClayCountyFL #FreeSummerMeals #FuelingClayStudents #FoodAndNutrition #OneClay

We are incredibly proud to announce that these talented students were chosen by the district to have their artwork featured in the upcoming school year's Drug Free Calendar! 📅❤️
Out of so many entries, their creativity and powerful messages stood out to the district judges. Thank you for representing our school so beautifully—we can't wait to see your art hanging on walls all over the community!
Join us in celebrating our talented students by liking this post!! 👇👇
#StudentArtists #DrugFreeCalendar #ProudSchool #ArtinAction #PositivelyPaterson

We are so excited to celebrate our incredible promoting 6th graders TONIGHT, Tuesday, May 26th! 🎓✨ Here is everything you need to know:
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: River Christian Church (5900 US-17, Fleming Island, FL 32003)
🎟️ Tickets & Seating: Tickets are not required for entry this year, but we kindly ask that you be mindful of the venue’s seating capacity when inviting extra guests.
🎥 Can't make it in person? Don't worry! We will be livestreaming the entire ceremony right here on our Facebook page: facebook.com/pesengage.
We can’t wait to celebrate this huge milestone with our amazing Manatee families! See you tonight! 💙💛
#6thGradePromotion #ClassOf2026 #juniorhighbound #positivelypaterson

💊 Important: End-of-Year Medication Pickup
Manatee Parents and Guardians! As we wrap up the school year, we want to make sure all student medications housed in our clinic make it back home safely. Please take note of the following pickup details:
➡️ Policy Reminder: For safety reasons, medication cannot be sent home in student backpacks. A parent or guardian must pick them up in person at the school clinic.
➡️ The Deadline: Any medications remaining after June 1st at 12:00 p.m. will be discarded per district policy. We definitely don't want your supplies to go to waste, so please mark your calendars!
🗓️ Pickup Dates & Times:
Friday, May 29th 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 1st 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and our records up to date!

We honor their memory today and always. ❤️🤍💙
#MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor

If you are heading out to the Riverfest celebration in Green Cove Springs tomorrow, be sure to stop by the CCDS tent to say hi! Our staff would love to see you there! 🍎👋
Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day, and we'll see all of our students and staff back on Tuesday, May 26! ✨

Our 6th graders are wrapping up their End-of-the-Year activities in style with a Wizard of Oz Dress-Up Day! From Dorothys and Scarecrows to Tin Men and Lions, the hallway has officially turned into the Yellow Brick Road.
We are so proud of our students as they follow the road toward the end of the school year and on to Junior High! 🎓✨
#WizardOfOz #EndOfTheYear #6thGrade #SchoolSpirit #FollowTheYellowBrickRoad #PositivelyPaterson



Today was our annual 6th Grade vs. Faculty Kickball game! This time-honored tradition always brings out the absolute best athletic skills (and competitive spirits!) of our incredible students and staff.
It was a hard-fought, amazing game, but the Faculty managed to take home the W this time with a 12 - 0 victory! 🏆
📸 Want to see all the action? Head over to our Facebook photo album to check out all the awesome pictures from today's game!
Huge shoutout to our 6th graders for playing their hearts out, and thank you to everyone who came out to cheer them on! Let the rematch countdown begin! ⏳👇
#SchoolTraditions #KickballTournament #6thGrade #FacultyVsStudents #PositivelyPaterson
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When a lesson hits that perfect sweet spot of high energy and deep learning, all we can say is... thank goodness! 🙌
Check out our future engineers and NHL stars in action! 👇
#STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #TableHockey #PositivelyPaterson



It’s time to start planning for the upcoming school year! Registering early allows our transportation team to build the safest and most efficient bus routes for all students.
How to Register (2 Quick Steps):
1️⃣ Access Your BusPlanner Parent Portal
Go to: sdcc.mybusplanner.com/Login
New users: Click "Create Account."
Returning users: Log in to your existing account.
2️⃣ Complete the Registration Form
Once logged into the BusPlanner Parent Portal, click on Parent →Online Forms and Requests→2026-2027 Student Transportation Opt-In
OR
Go to our website at oneclay.net/bus and click on the 26-27 Bus Registration Form button
📍 Quick Eligibility Check:
2+ Miles: Students living 2 or more miles from school qualify for transportation.
🛡️ IEP Students: If your child has specialized transportation through an IEP, no registration is needed. It is already taken care of!
🚶 Walk Zones: Info on hazardous walking conditions and courtesy rider requests on our website at oneclay.net/bus
📧 Questions? Visit the CCDS Transportation website at oneclay.net/bus or email our routing team at routing@myoneclay.net.
⏰ Don’t wait! Register early to ensure smooth routing for the first day of school!
#OneClay #Transportation #BusRegistration #SafetyFirst

We want to extend a massive thank you to these dedicated individuals. Because of their hard work and commitment, our school stays safe, protected, and well-informed every single morning. We are so proud of the leadership they show daily, and we're thrilled they had such a fun day celebrating their hard work!









Thank you Mr. Hollingsworth and Farm Bureau for your gracious nomination!


6th Grade Promotion Ceremony: Save the Date!
We are excited to celebrate our promoting 6th graders on Tuesday, May 26th, at 6:30 PM. The ceremony will be held at River Christian Church (5900 US-17, Fleming Island, FL 32003).
While tickets are not required for entry this year, we kindly ask that you be mindful of the venue’s seating capacity when inviting guests. For friends and family members who are unable to attend in person, we are pleased to share that the ceremony will be live-streamed through our school Facebook account.
We look forward to celebrating this big step with our Manatee families!


🏆 Honor Roll Awards Ceremony
Manatee Families! Please join us as we celebrate our 2nd–5th grade students being recognized for their outstanding academic achievements.
⚠️ Please Note: This event is specifically for students on the A & A/B Honor Roll a nd/or Perfect Attendance. Only families who receive a yellow paper invitation from their student's homeroom teacher are invited to attend.
📅Date: Thursday, May 21st
🎯Location: Paterson Cafeteria
⏱️Ceremony Times:
2nd & 3rd Grade: 5:30 PM
4th & 5th Grade: 7:00 PM
📩 Check Folders: Look for that yellow invitation in your student’s Wednesday folder! We look forward to celebrating our hardworking Manatees with you.

Today we celebrate National Speech-Language Pathologists Day! We are incredibly proud of the dedicated SLPs across Clay County District Schools who work tirelessly to help our students find their voices and build the confidence to succeed. Their specialized expertise helps our students break down communication barriers and reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond.
Please Like and Share this post to help us spread the good news and show our amazing SLPs how much we appreciate their dedication to our students! ❤️
#ClayCountyProud #CCDS #OneClayCelebrates #SpeechLanguagePathologistsDay #SchoolSLP

#ArtinEducation #MasterfulManatees #PositivelyPaterson






Calling all Kindergarten Manatees! It is your time to shine at our 2025-2026 End of the Year Award Ceremony. We are so incredibly proud of everything you’ve achieved this year, and we can't wait to celebrate your big move to First Grade!
📅 When: Thursday, May 21st @ 8:45 AM
📍 Where: Paterson Cafeteria
A Note for our Manatee Families: We can’t wait to see you there! To keep our celebration swimming smoothly, please keep these quick reminders in mind:
🚪🚌 Line Up: Please gather in front of the cafeteria doors by the bus loop.
📸 Snap Responsibly: We love a good photo op! 📸 While you’re capturing those special smiles, please focus your lenses on your own student. We ask that you respect the privacy of others when sharing your memories on social media.
Let’s get ready to celebrate! 🎉

Help the Manatee Media Center! We need all library books back in their rightful places by May 20th.
Check under beds, behind couches, and in backpacks! Let’s see if we can get a 100% return rate to keep our library the best it can be. Thank you for your help!

