Wishing all of our Clay County District Schools students, staff, and families a very happy holiday season! ❄️✨

As we gather with loved ones and enjoy this winter break, we hope your days are filled with joy, rest, and relaxation. We are so proud of everything our students have accomplished this year and can't wait to see everyone back in the halls soon!

📌 Mark your calendars: Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Happy Holidays, OneClay! 🎄🎁

#OneClay #ClayCounty #HappyHolidays
7 days ago, Clay County District Schools
Happy Holidays
❄️ Winter Break has officially begun for our students!

We hope all of our students, employees, and families have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing break! Please take note of our upcoming schedule and the dates our buildings will be closed to help you plan for the new year:

Dec 22 – Jan 1: Winter Break (Student Holiday)

Dec 25 – Jan 1: All Schools and District Offices CLOSED

Friday, Jan 2: Planning Day (No school for students)

Monday, Jan 5: Inservice Day (No school for students)

Tuesday, Jan 6: Students return to school! 🎒

Friday, Jan 10: Report Cards available via the Synergy ParentVUE app.

Enjoy the break, and we look forward to seeing all of our students back in the classroom on Tuesday, January 6, 2026!

#OneClay #WinterBreak
9 days ago, Clay County District Schools
Important Reminders - Winter Break
5th grade shuffled their way with Santa today during resource! 💚🎅❤️
13 days ago, Paterson Elementary
5th grade Santa Shuffle
5th grade Santa Shuffle
5th grade Santa Shuffle
5th grade Santa Shuffle
5th grade Santa Shuffle
5th grade Santa Shuffle
5th grade Santa Shuffle
5th grade Santa Shuffle
5th grade Santa Shuffle
Mrs. Spink's and Mrs. Stankiewicz's first-grade class threw a jolly Grinch-themed holiday bash to kick off the Christmas break with a bang!
13 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Mrs. Spinks and Mrs. Stankiewicz's first-grade class threw a jolly Grinch-themed holiday bash to kick off the Christmas break with a bang!
Mrs. Spinks and Mrs. Stankiewicz's first-grade class threw a jolly Grinch-themed holiday bash to kick off the Christmas break with a bang!
Mrs. Spinks and Mrs. Stankiewicz's first-grade class threw a jolly Grinch-themed holiday bash to kick off the Christmas break with a bang!
Mrs. Spinks and Mrs. Stankiewicz's first-grade class threw a jolly Grinch-themed holiday bash to kick off the Christmas break with a bang!
Mrs. Spinks and Mrs. Stankiewicz's first-grade class threw a jolly Grinch-themed holiday bash to kick off the Christmas break with a bang!
Mrs. Spinks and Mrs. Stankiewicz's first-grade class threw a jolly Grinch-themed holiday bash to kick off the Christmas break with a bang!
Mrs. Spinks and Mrs. Stankiewicz's first-grade class threw a jolly Grinch-themed holiday bash to kick off the Christmas break with a bang!
13 days ago, Paterson Elementary
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
1st Grade Grinch-mas Party
Yesterday was Ugly Sweater Day at PES, and our lively Manatees strutted their stuff in the most fabulously festive and delightfully tacky sweaters imaginable! 🎅🎅🎅
13 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Manatee Families,

Our cafeteria lost & found is overflowing with jackets and water bottles! If your student is missing an item, please encourage them to stop by and take a look tomorrow before dismissal or when we return from Christmas break.

Thank you for your help in reuniting these items with their owners! 😊
13 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Lost & Found Items
Lost & Found Items
Lost & Found Items

Manatee Families ~ Friday, December 19th is an early dismissal day. Please review the dismissal schedule per location:

🎅 11:33: All PreK, VPK, Multi-grade, and Kindergarten Students
🎅 11:36: 1st-6th Grade Bus Riders
🎅 11:39: 1st - 6th Parent Pick Up Students
🎅 11:45: YMCA, Parent Walk-Ups, Student Walkers, Student Bike Riders, and Day Care Students

13 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Early Dismissal Friday 12-19-25
🎅🎄 Get ready to SHUFFLE! 🎄🎅
Coach Vann’s SANTA SHUFFLE is happening TOMORROW during your student’s resource time!

👟 Lace up those tennis shoes
❤️💚 Rock your most festive red or green

Let’s spread some holiday cheer and get moving! 🎶✨
14 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Santa Shuffle - Thurs. Dec 17
It was FLANNEL dress-up day at PES! ❤️💚
15 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Flannel Day - Tuesday Dec. 16
Flannel Day - Tuesday Dec. 16
Flannel Day - Tuesday Dec. 16
Flannel Day - Tuesday Dec. 16
Flannel Day - Tuesday Dec. 16
Flannel Day - Tuesday Dec. 16
Flannel Day - Tuesday Dec. 16
Celebrating Gifted Education Week in Florida! 💡

Gifted education is all about nurturing high potential and fostering deep curiosity. We are proud to provide programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and unique problem-solving skills for our students.

Join us in celebrating these bright minds and the educators who guide them!

#GiftedEd #CriticalThinking #OneClay #MakeAnImpact
15 days ago, Clay County District Schools
Gifted Ed Week
Our Manatees were shining bright in their festive holiday shirts today! 🎄✨ So much cheer on campus—happy Holiday Dress-Up Week!
16 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Our Manatees were shining bright in their festive holiday shirts today! 🎄✨ So much cheer on campus—happy Holiday Dress-Up Week!
Our Manatees were shining bright in their festive holiday shirts today! 🎄✨ So much cheer on campus—happy Holiday Dress-Up Week!
Our Manatees were shining bright in their festive holiday shirts today! 🎄✨ So much cheer on campus—happy Holiday Dress-Up Week!
Our Manatees were shining bright in their festive holiday shirts today! 🎄✨ So much cheer on campus—happy Holiday Dress-Up Week!
Our Manatees were shining bright in their festive holiday shirts today! 🎄✨ So much cheer on campus—happy Holiday Dress-Up Week!
Our Manatees were shining bright in their festive holiday shirts today! 🎄✨ So much cheer on campus—happy Holiday Dress-Up Week!
Our Manatees were shining bright in their festive holiday shirts today! 🎄✨ So much cheer on campus—happy Holiday Dress-Up Week!
Holiday Dress Up Days at Paterson
Manatee Families ~

Tomorrow is the PFA Holiday Luncheon for the teachers and staff on Tuesday, December 16th! If you would like to bring a dish to share, please sign up by simply clicking on the link: https://tinyurl.com/FacultyHolidayPotluck

To keep the buffet merry and bright, please indicate what you’ll be bringing so we can offer a fun variety of dishes. All items should come in disposable containers (crockpot items should use a disposable liner). Since we do not have kitchen facilities, please make sure your food arrives hot or cold and ready to enjoy.
Please drop off all dishes at the front office by 10:00 AM the morning of the luncheon.
Thanks to your generous support throughout the year, the PFA will be providing the meat!
Thank you for adding a little extra holiday magic—and flavor—to this special celebration! 🎁🍽️💙
16 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Congratulations to Claire—this year's first student to read all 15 Sunshine State Books! 📚💙💛
16 days ago, Paterson Elementary
"Congratulations to Claire - this year's first student to read all 15 Sunshine State Books!
Our 25/26 PES Spelling Bee winner is...Leah A (6th Grade). Our runner-up is Cameron M (5th Grade). All contestants worked hard and did an amazing job! Leah will represent us at the district competition. 💛🏆💙
19 days ago, Paterson Elementary
PES 25/26 Spelling Bee
PES 25/26 Spelling Bee
PES 25/26 Spelling Bee
Manatee Families:
The Wonderland Gift Shoppe will be open today from 2:45 to 5:00 PM for families to shop together! 🎁✨

Please enter through the breezeway gates between the cafeteria and front office. The shop is located in the portable behind the 2nd grade building.

Come find some holiday treasures with your Manatee! 💙🛍️
20 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Manatee Families: The Wonderland Gift Shoppe will be open today from 2:45–5:00 PM for families to shop together! 🎁✨  Please enter through the breezeway gates between the cafeteria and front office. The shop is located in the portable behind the 2nd grade building.  Come find some holiday treasures with your Manatee! 💙🛍️
Tomorrow evening our Paterson Chorus will be performing at "Cocoa & Carols" behind Best Bet in Orange Park. We will be singing on "Stage 4" at 6:00 and 6:30pm. Come on out and join us for a fun family event! 🎅❤️🎶
20 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Tomorrow evening our Paterson Chorus will be performing at "Cocoa & Carols" behind Best Bet in Orange Park.  We will be singing on "Stage 4" at 6:00 and 6:30pm.  Come on out and join us for a fun, family event!
Overtime Athletics is offering a new sports camp starting in January! Sign up today by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://otathletics.com/jax/
21 days ago, Paterson Elementary
OTA Sports Spectacular
OTA Sports Camp

Manatee Families, get ready for the jolliest time of the year—it's holiday dress-up week! Mark your calendars for a week bursting with plaid pizzazz, cozy Christmas sweaters, and glitter galore!

12/15 - Christmas Kickoff: Rock your snazziest holiday shirt!
12/16 - Flaunt your favorite flannel shirt or jacket at school!
12/17 - Ugly Sweater Showdown: Who's got the ugliest one?
12/18 - Team Santa vs. Team Grinch! Don red for Santa and green for Grinch!
12/20 - PJ Day: Strut your comfiest PJs to school! (dress code still applies.)

21 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Holiday Dress Up Days at Paterson
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees! #charactercounts #manateesshowresponsibility
21 days ago, Paterson Elementary
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!
Today we celebrated our Character Counts Luncheon honoring students who shine with RESPONSIBILITY! We are so proud of these outstanding Manatees!