This week, Clay County District Schools is proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week. Our counselors are more than just academic advisors—they are listeners, advocates, and bridge-builders.
Whether it’s navigating a tough day, planning for a bright future, or simply providing a safe space to be heard, our counselors work daily to "amplify" the potential in every child they meet.
To our CCDS Counseling Team: Thank you for your tireless heart, your patience, and your dedication to the well-being of our students. We are so grateful for the impact you make across our district!
Help us show our counselors some love! "Heart" this post to send a huge thank you to the counseling team at your school! 🔗💙
#NSCW26 #OneClay #SchoolCounselorsAmplify #MakeAnImpact
We aren't just celebrating a role; we're celebrating a person who makes Paterson feel like home. Mrs. Curtis, thank you for your endless patience, your "open door" heart, and the way you champion our students every single day.
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #SchoolCounselorLife #ThankYouMrsCurtis #PositivelyPaterson
💌 Spread the Love, Manatee Families!
We are officially in the FINAL COUNTDOWN for our Valentine Candy Gram sales! Let’s make this the sweetest year yet for our students. 🍭✨
Ready to send some sugar? Here’s the scoop:
Deadline Approaching: This is the last week to get those orders in!
How to Enter: Have your student drop off their completed grams and money at the front office.
Need More? Don’t worry—we have extra sheets waiting for you in the office if you want to spread even more joy!
Don't let the clock run out on these sweet surprises. Let's show our Manatee spirit! 💙💛
❤️ A Gift That Lasts Longer Than Chocolates 🍫❤️
This Valentine’s season, celebrate your young sweetheart with a gift they will cherish forever! While flowers fade and candy disappears, a yearbook captures the memories of the 2025-2026 school year for a lifetime.
Show them how much you love seeing them grow and learn. Secure their copy today! 💌
3 Simple Ways to Order:
Click the link below 👇
Scan the QR code in the photo 📸
Use our School Code: 386131
https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/
What a patriotic and page-turning night! In honor of Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida, we hosted our Early Literacy Night last Thursday and it was a star-spangled success! 🌟
Our VPK-2nd grade students and families joined us to celebrate "Read, White, and Blue: 250 Chapters of America." From interactive literacy games and creative crafts to meeting our special eagle friend, it was a night dedicated to the joy of reading and the future of our youngest learners.
❤️ A Huge Thank You To:
The CCDS Literacy Team: Your hard work and planning made this event magical for our families.
Heather Teto (Chief of Elementary) & Melanie McIver (Supervisor of Literacy) for your incredible leadership.
Superintendent Broskie and Board Member Erin Skipper for stopping by to support our students and celebrate the importance of early literacy!
We are so proud of our Clay County readers. Let’s keep those "chapters" turning! 📖🍎
#ClayCountyReads #CelebrateLiteracyWeekFlorida #ReadWhiteAndBlue #EarlyLiteracy #OneClay #250ChaptersOfAmerica
🧤 Please ensure students are dressed in warm layers for bus stops and transitions between buildings this week. Thank you for partnering with us to support our students during this cold spell.
We look forward to seeing everyone back in school tomorrow! ❄️📚
Shop with your Heart this Valentine’s Season! 💖
Love is in the air, and we are ready to shine! Join us for an exclusive Kendra Scott pop-up event just in time for Valentine's Day. Whether you are hunting for the perfect gift for your sweetheart, a treat for your "Galentine," or a little sparkle for yourself, you can shop with a purpose.
Every purchase helps our Paterson Safety Patrols shine bright. Let’s show some love to the students who keep us safe!
💌 The Details:
When: Saturday, February 7th
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Where: Kendra Scott at St Johns Town Center (4663 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL)
Can’t make the date? You can still be our Valentine from home! Shop online using the code: GIVEBACK-LAPEL 20% of ALL sales will be donated directly to the Paterson Safety Patrols. Thank you for opening your heart to support us!
We are proud to recognize Black History Month, honoring the history, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans that shape our community and country every day.
At the same time, we are celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! From hands-on trades to high-tech digital skills, our programs ensure that our students are prepared to "Start Here. Go Anywhere." 🛠️💻🩺
We invite our entire community to join us this month in celebrating the talent and dedication that make us #OneClay.
#OneClayCelebrates #BlackHistoryMonth #CTEMonth #ClayCounty #FutureReady #MakeAnImpact
The transition to junior high is a big step—and we're here to help! Join us for a Junior High Expo Night to explore your future home.
We encourage all families to attend the event at their zoned neighborhood school. It’s the perfect chance to meet the teachers, staff, and peers you'll be with next year!
Why attend? 🍎 Meet your future teachers & staff 🏫 See the campus 🏀 Discover clubs, sports, and elective programs
Event Schedule:
Feb 17: Lakeside Junior High | 6:00 PM (Courtyard)
Feb 19: Wilkinson Junior High | 5:30 PM (Gym)
Feb 24: Green Cove Springs Junior High | 6:00 PM (Cafeteria)
Mar 03: Orange Park Junior High | 6:00 PM (Cafeteria)
Mar 10: Lake Asbury Junior High | 6:00 PM (Gym)
📍 Find your zone: oneclay.net/zone
See you there! 🏫👋
#OneClay #JuniorHighExpo #ClassOf2032 #ClaySchools
🎶 A Night of Harmony: Celebrating our 26th Annual All-County Elementary Chorus!
Last night, the stage was set for a milestone of melody as Clay County District Schools presented our 26th Annual All-County Elementary Chorus concert. Under the masterful direction of our amazing Clay County Elementary Music Teachers, hundreds of our brightest young stars filled the air with music that touched every heart in the audience.
Our students rose to the occasion, performing a challenging repertoire that spanned from the classical beauty of Mozart’s "Alleluia Canon" to the rhythmic energy of "Thula Klizeo." They truly lived up to the evening's finale, proving that they really do "Shine Like Stars."
Highlights of the Evening:
Artistry in Motion: From the wisdom of "Three Quotes by Mark Twain" to the uplifting spirit of "If You’re Happy/Amen," our students showcased incredible talent.
Special Guest Performance: We were honored to host Alex Kirk, whose performance of the "Concertino in Eb Major" on trombone was a masterclass in musicality for our young performers.
Exceptional Accompaniment: We were privileged to have Rachel Letter Clifton as our 2026 Accompanist. Her performance provided a wonderful foundation for our students' voices and was a joy to witness.
Teachers Leading by Example: One of the most touching moments was the performance of "This is Why We Sing" by our very own Clay County Elementary Music Teachers. Seeing our educators share their own voices was a powerful reminder of the passion that fuels our arts programs every day.
To our students: Your dedication, practice, and courage on that stage were inspiring. You represented your schools and our district with such talent and grace!
To our music educators: Thank you for the countless hours of preparation and for your unwavering commitment to student success. You don't just teach music; you give our children a voice.
#ClayCounty #ArtsEducation #AllCountyChorus #StudentSuccess #ShineLikeStars #MusicInOurSchools #OneClay
The transition to junior high is a big step—and we're here to help! Join us for a Junior High Expo Night to explore your future home.
We encourage all families to attend the event at their zoned neighborhood school. It’s the perfect chance to meet the teachers, staff, and peers you'll be with next year!
Why attend? 🍎 Meet your future teachers & staff 🏫 See the campus 🏀 Discover clubs, sports, and elective programs
Event Schedule:
Feb 17: Lakeside Junior High | 6:00 PM (Courtyard)
Feb 19: Wilkinson Junior High | 5:30 PM (Gym)
Feb 24: Green Cove Springs Junior High | 6:00 PM (Cafeteria)
Mar 03: Orange Park Junior High | 6:00 PM (Cafeteria)
Mar 09: Oakleaf Junior High | 5:30 PM (Cafeteria and Gym)
Mar 10: Lake Asbury Junior High | 6:00 PM (Gym)
📍 Find your zone: oneclay.net/zone
See you there! 🏫👋
#OneClay #JuniorHighExpo #ClassOf2032 #ClaySchools
We couldn't ask for a better way to wrap up Literacy Week. For DAY 5, our Manatees showed up with full hearts and big smiles, wearing their Paterson colors and school t-shirts with absolute pride!
Seeing our hallways filled with school spirit reminds us what a special community of readers and leaders we have here. Have a great weekend, Manatees! 💛💙💛
Mrs. Creswell’s 6th graders are diving deep into the world of physics, investigating how forces work. From contact forces to the invisible power of gravity and magnetism, these students are seeing science in action. Hands-on learning at its finest! 🚀
#ScienceLab #HandsOnLearning #6thGradeScience #PhysicsFun #Magnetic #FutureScientists #SchoolLife #PatersonPositively
🗓️ Friday, January 30, 2026 🕖 7:30 PM 📍 Thrasher-Horne Center (Main Stage)
Bring the whole family for a night of musical joy! 🎵
#ElementaryChorus #ClayCountyFineArts #YoungPerformers #OneClay
Save the Date! We’re kicking off the Kids Heart Challenge on 2/2/26! Be the first one at your school to sign up and start earning cool thank-you gifts! ❤️💛💙
http://www2.heart.org/goto/Paterson
All students who complete Finn's Mission before the kickoff 2/2 will earn Victor!
Our teachers and staff have been caught red-handed with their noses in a book! The only problem? They are hiding behind the pages!
We want to see how well you know your school family. Can you identify the hidden reader in the photo? 🥸📖
#CaughtReading #MysteryReader #PositivelyPaterson #GuessWho
Our Manatees were "Teaming Up to Read" today, sporting their favorite jerseys and team gear. From the court to the field, and right into the pages of a good book, our students are scoring big on reading skills. 📚🏆
#PositivelyPaterson #LiteracyWeek #TeamingUpToRead
The OneClay VPK Lottery is ALMOST here!
The 2026-2027 VPK Elementary Lottery for Clay County District Schools officially opens on February 15th!
REMINDER: Don’t wait until the last minute! You MUST have your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) ready to upload when you apply. This is Step 1 in the VPK Lottery process.
Detailed VPK Lottery Registration Steps can be found at OneClay.net/vpk-registration.
For additional general information on VPK in OneClay visit OneClay.net/VPK.
We're here to help! If you have any questions concerning the VPK Lottery application process, please contact the District Registration Office at 904-336-9627, or email Registrations@MyOneClay.net.
The lottery window is short and runs from February 15 - 28, 2026. We recommend beginning Step 1 now so you don't miss out!
#OneClay #VPK #EarlyLearning
