Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

🎭 Tales From The Clink is back!

Get ready for a night of slightly spooky family fun as local history comes alive! The Clerk of Court’s Archives Center and Clay County District Schools present the 6th Annual Tales From The Clink.

📅 Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (One night only!)

📍 Location: Historic Triangle Site (915 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs)

💵 Admission: $1 Youth | $3 Adult (CASH ONLY)

👥 Recommended Age: Adults & kids 8+ (parental discretion)

Event Highlights:

⚖️ Catch Ridgeview High School Drama students bringing 100-year-old local true crime stories to life, including live courtroom trials at 5:45 PM & 6:45 PM!

🏛️ Explore History: Access to the Old Jail, 1890 Courthouse, History Museum, and Vintage Railroad Depot.

🍕 Food & Fun: Affordable drinks, pizza, sweet treats, plus activities from Clay County Parks & Rec, County Library, and VIA.

🅿️ Free Parking: Available in open lots and street parking near 915 Walnut St. & 21 Gratio Place.

Come out, support our RHS Drama students, and test your jury skills! 🏛️✨

Don't miss out on this one-night-only event! 👻✨

#OneClay #ClayCountyProud #CCDS #RHSDrama #TalesFromTheClink #GreenCoveSprings #ClayCountyFL

about 6 hours ago, Clay County District Schools

Flyer advertising "Sixth Annual Tales From the Clink," featuring a spooky newspaper style, a woman's image, a building, and an old tree.

🎀 Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free! 🦸

Clay County District Schools is proud to observe Red Ribbon Week from October 23rd–31st!

This year’s national theme is "Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.™" 🌟

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of making healthy, positive choices and empowering our students to live drug-free lives. Throughout the week, our OneClay campuses will join together in promoting drug awareness, healthy habits, and supportive environments where every student can thrive.

Together, as a community, we can inspire our youth to stand strong, support one another, and be heroes in their everyday lives! 💙

🌐 Learn more and access family resources at redribbon.org.

#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #RedRibbonWeek #BeAHeroStayDrugFree #CCDS #HealthyChoices #RedRibbonWeek2026

2 days ago, Clay County District Schools

We love celebrating our Otter Values students for demonstrating peaceful, responsible and safe behaviors!!

2 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Students and a teacher hold framed artwork in a room with blue walls and framed art.

Three children hold awards in a room with bookshelves. A woman wearing glasses stands between two young girls.

Woman with glasses stands with two children, one holding a yellow folder and the other a red folder.

Six students in shorts and sneakers hold up art projects in front of a teacher.

Students with their artwork pose for a group photo in a classroom with a white wall.

🗳️ 2026 General Election Early Voting Starts Today!

Beat the election day crowds! Early voting for the 2026 General Election runs daily from October 23 through October 31, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (including weekends).

Clay County registered voters can cast their ballot at ANY of these 7 convenient locations:

Eagle Landing Residents Club – 3975 Eagle Landing Pkwy, Orange Park

Health Dept. in Fleming Island – 1845 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island

Keystone Heights City Hall – 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights

Middleburg Civic Center – 2102 Palmetto St, Middleburg

Orange Park Library – 2054 Plainfield Ave, Orange Park

Supervisor of Elections Office – 500 N. Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs

Thrasher-Horne Conf. Center – 2900 Thrasher Horne Ave, Orange Park

📬 Dropping off a Vote-by-Mail ballot? You can return your completed mail ballot to a Secure Ballot Intake Station at any early voting location during voting hours.

Check directions and view real-time wait times at EarlyVoteClay.com.

2 days ago, Clay County District Schools

Flyer with "2026 General Election Early Voting Locations" title. List of locations and dates, 9 AM to 6 PM.

Congrats to Teralyn- our Safety Patrol of the Week! She is reliable and goes above and beyond to keep peers safe

2 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

We celebrated our students who were recognized by their teacher and classmates for the October Otter Values and OneClay Culture trait of Accountability!!

2 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Clay County, Let’s Head Back to The Swamp!

Our next Clay County District Schools ticket opportunity is here! Join fellow faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families as the Florida Gators take on Vanderbilt for another exciting game day in Gainesville.

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
Kickoff: Time to be announced

Make plans to cheer on the Orange & Blue while supporting our schools! A portion of every ticket purchased through our special event link will be donated back to Clay County District Schools.

Get your tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty53

2 days ago, Clay County District Schools

Blue poster with "Gators Football" in bold white text. Stadium full of people, green field. QR code for ticketing.

Our Chad Hollingsworth Florida Farm Bureau Insurance SPC Employee of the Month is.....Stephanie Pickman!!! "She is always awesome but recently took on double classes all day with no stress! She wanted her teammates to have a regular day. She always goes with the flow and has a great attitude! She is an amazing team player who sees needs around the school and fills in the gaps!"

3 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

People in a classroom with a projector screen on the wall showing an animated character.

At Swimming Pen Creek Elementary, learning isn't just for our students—our teachers are lifelong learners, too! 📚 Each month, our amazing SPC educators come together for SPCola, our very own professional learning experience designed to help teachers grow, collaborate, and discover new ways to make learning even better for our Otters! 🥤 What's on the SPCola menu? ✨ Innovative teaching strategies 📊 Using data to make informed instructional decisions 💻 Technology tools and digital resources 🧠 Understanding and supporting diverse learners 🤝 Strengthening family communication and engagement ➕ Exploring new curriculum resources Through these engaging sessions, our teachers share their expertise, learn from one another, and add new tools to their instructional toolboxes—all with one goal in mind: helping every Otter succeed! We are incredibly proud of our staff for their commitment to continuous improvement and for always going the extra mile for our students.

3 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Third Grade has been studying the southeast region of the United States and are having a taste of the Caribbean today! Students also made brochures as research projects!

3 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Several students seated at tables, eating. A girl smiling, holding her face. A boy eating with his mouth full.

Four students seated at tables in a classroom, eating food from paper plates and drinking from cups.

A child sits at a table with a plate of food, smiling. Behind them, a desk and chair.

Several white plates filled with various food items. Food includes rice, beans, yellow fruit, and bread.

Throwback Thursday to last week's Safety Patrol of the Week- Wyatt! He is always responsible and dependable and does a great job taking care of the flag everyday!

3 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Unity Day for Anti Bullying! Wearing orange to school and painting orange pumpkins at Paint Night with Mrs. Pickman!

4 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Students in a classroom stand and crouch around a book on a white cloth on a rug.

Four children in orange T-shirts with jack-o'-lanterns on them stand on a sandy surface.

Nine children in orange shirts stand together under a shelter on a playground. Some have pumpkins.

Classroom with tables covered in white cloth. People seated at tables. Woman standing in front of tables.

A group of people seated around tables, engaged in painting with brushes and paint on plates.

Three people, including two children, at a long table painting pumpkins with orange paint.

Two more days to nominate!

Community First Credit Union and Clay County District Schools are recognizing schools that demonstrate a commitment to attendance, engagement, and being ready to learn every day.

Nominate your school for October’s Community First School of the Month!
Two winning schools will each receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A trophy to display at their school

Nominate a school today: oneclay.net/schoolofthemonth
Nominations close on the 22nd of October.

#OneClay #ShowingUpStrong #SchoolOfTheMonth

4 days ago, Clay County District Schools

🧡 Happy Unity Day, OneClay! 🧡

Today, October 21st, is Unity Day across Clay County District Schools! During National Bullying Prevention Month, our students, staff, and community are standing united by wearing and sharing orange. Together, we are sending a clear, powerful message in support of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion on every campus.

Thank you to everyone rocking their orange today and helping foster a supportive environment for all of our students!

🧡Give this post a like to show your support for kindness and unity in our schools!

#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #UnityDay #WearOrange #BullyingPreventionMonth #CCDS #UnityDay2026

5 days ago, Clay County District Schools

Our SPC Rummage Sale is almost here, and we need YOUR help to make it a success!

DONATION DROP-OFF DAY!
Friday, October 23rd from 2:45-4:00
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary Bus Loop (in front of Cafeteria)

Have gently used items taking up space in your closets, garages, or playrooms? We'd LOVE to take them off your hands!

👕 Clothing & Accessories
🧸 Toys & Games
📚 Books
🏠 Household Items & Décor
🎁 And Other Gently Used Treasures!

✨ Your clutter could be someone else's treasure! ✨

All donations will help make our SPC Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 24th a success!

Thank you for helping us turn gently used treasures into opportunities for our SPC Otters!

SHARE THIS POST and help us spread the word! Start gathering those donations now!

5 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

Blue poster with text "SPC RUMMAGE SALE" and images of books, guitar, boots, and a mixer.

Clay County District Schools is committed to supporting exceptional educators in every classroom across our community.

The One Mill Renewal on the November 3 ballot provides dedicated local revenue to support competitive salaries for teachers and essential school staff. Continuing this voter-approved measure ensures the district can retain and attract high-quality talent, directly benefiting students and maintaining high academic standards. One hundred percent of these local funds stay right here in Clay County public schools, with all expenditures monitored by an independent citizens' oversight committee.

Find full details, FAQs, and budget breakdowns at oneclay.net/renewal.

6 days ago, Clay County District Schools

The October edition of The OneClay Register is now live! 🗞️

Our second edition is packed with student achievements, helpful resources, and inspiring stories from classrooms across Clay County District Schools. 🍎

Here’s what you’ll find inside this month:

🏫 Resilient Students, Thriving Classrooms: Discover our landmark initiative supporting student wellness and success.

🐾 Ridgeview High School Spotlight: See how Ridgeview is empowering Panthers through academic and career excellence.

🚒 Igniting Fire Safety: Learn how fire safety education builds from elementary classrooms into career pathways.

📰 Read the October Issue:

District Website: oneclay.net/news

Clay Today: claytodayonline.com/oneclay-register/

In Print: Inserted right inside this month's edition of Clay Today

Dive in and explore what's happening across our schools! ✨

#TheOneClayRegister #ClayCountySchools #ClayToday #OneClay #ClayCountyFL

6 days ago, Clay County District Schools

🚌 National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌

October 19th–23rd, 2026 is National School Bus Safety Week! This year’s national theme is "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." 💛

Keeping our students safe on the way to and from school is a community effort. Please keep these key reminders in mind:

For Drivers: Always stop when yellow school bus lights flash red and the stop arm is extended. Slow down in school zones and eliminate all distractions.

For Students: Stay visible! Be extra cautious around the 10-foot area surrounding the bus and always stand three big steps back from the curb while waiting.

A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated OneClay bus drivers and transportation staff - our everyday heroes behind the wheel! 🛣️✨

🚌 Want to be a bus driver? We’re hiring!

Join our transportation team and help drive the future of Clay County! Visit oneclay.net/bus to explore current employment opportunities.

❤️ Give this post a like to show your appreciation for our amazing school bus drivers!

#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #SafeRidesEverydayHeroes #CCDS #SafetyFirst #OneClayCareers

6 days ago, Clay County District Schools

School bus parked with a child boarding. Text reads "National School Bus Safety Week October 19-23, 2026".

Monday Matters, Otters!

A great school week starts with showing up on Monday!

Mondays help students reconnect with classmates, establish routines, and prepare for the learning ahead.

Pack those backpacks, set those alarms, and get ready for a fantastic week at SPC!

Let's start the week strong!

#MondayMotivation #RecipeForSuccessAtSPC #AttendanceMatters

7 days ago, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary

An infographic displays attendance data for a week. Blue boxes show excused absences, unexcused absences, tardies, and early checkouts. Various kitchen utensils are around the text.

🎉 BIG NEWS, CLAY COUNTY! 🎉

Clay County District Schools has officially been named one of only 18 Academically High-Performing School Districts in the entire state of Florida for the 2025–2026 school year by the Florida Department of Education!

This prestigious recognition reflects our dedication to academic excellence, operational accountability, and student success across every classroom.

To earn and maintain this status, school districts must meet rigorous state benchmarks:

Academic Excellence: Earn an "A" district grade for two consecutive years without any district-operated school receiving an "F."

Classroom Focus: Fully comply with state class size requirements.

Fiscal Responsibility: Maintain clean annual financial audits with no material weaknesses or compliance issues.

This milestone is a direct result of the commitment of our teachers, support professionals, administrators, and district leadership under Superintendent David Broskie, paired with the hard work of our students and the steadfast support of our families and community.

Thank you for believing in our students and making Clay County a leader in Florida public education! 📚✨

#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #AcademicallyHighPerforming #ExcellenceInEducation #FLedu

9 days ago, Clay County District Schools