Swimming Pen Creek Elementary
8:30 AM-2:42 PM | Grades: Pre K-6th | Phone: 904-336-3475
🎨 New art is in the gallery!
We are thrilled to unveil the latest installation at the Van and Sandra Royal Kids with heART Gallery! This September, the walls of the Pediatric Emergency Waiting Room at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County are being brightened by the incredible talent of students from Swimming Pen Creek Elementary. 🖼️✨
A huge thank you to these young artists for sharing their creativity and bringing smiles to patients and families in our community. These vibrant masterpieces truly put the “heart” in art! ❤️
Swipe through the photos below to see their featured artwork, and hit the ❤️ button to show these talented students some love! 🎨👏
#AscensionStVincents #KidsWithHeART #OneClay #StudentArtists #ClayCountyDistrictSchools
We are thrilled to unveil the latest installation at the Van and Sandra Royal Kids with heART Gallery! This September, the walls of the Pediatric Emergency Waiting Room at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County are being brightened by the incredible talent of students from Swimming Pen Creek Elementary. 🖼️✨
A huge thank you to these young artists for sharing their creativity and bringing smiles to patients and families in our community. These vibrant masterpieces truly put the “heart” in art! ❤️
Swipe through the photos below to see their featured artwork, and hit the ❤️ button to show these talented students some love! 🎨👏
#AscensionStVincents #KidsWithHeART #OneClay #StudentArtists #ClayCountyDistrictSchools
We had a great turnout of dads today! We would love to see you back next Friday at 7:30 for our All Pro Dads Kickoff!! Check the SPC Room on the OneClay App for details or message us!
More Family Tailgate Pics!
We had such a great turnout for our 4th Annual Family Tailgate in honor of Dads Take Your Child to School Day!
🗳️ 2026 General Election: Important Dates to Remember
Make sure your voice is heard! Clay County District Schools encourages all eligible voters in our community—including parents, staff, and students turning 18—to prepare for the upcoming 2026 General Election.
Mark your calendars with these key deadlines:
October 5: Voter Registration Deadline Register to vote or update your information online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
October 22: Last Day to Request a Mail Ballot Submit your request by 5:00 PM at ClayElections.gov.
October 23–31: Early Voting All seven Clay County sites are open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (including weekends).
View locations at EarlyVoteClay.com.
November 3: Election Day Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
For official election details and voting resources, visit ClayElections.gov.
Make sure your voice is heard! Clay County District Schools encourages all eligible voters in our community—including parents, staff, and students turning 18—to prepare for the upcoming 2026 General Election.
Mark your calendars with these key deadlines:
October 5: Voter Registration Deadline Register to vote or update your information online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
October 22: Last Day to Request a Mail Ballot Submit your request by 5:00 PM at ClayElections.gov.
October 23–31: Early Voting All seven Clay County sites are open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (including weekends).
View locations at EarlyVoteClay.com.
November 3: Election Day Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
For official election details and voting resources, visit ClayElections.gov.
A HUGE congratulations to Andrea Adams and Faith Ohlendorf!!
Mrs. Andrea Adams is our School Related Employee of the Year!
Mrs. Faith Ohlendorf is our Teacher of the Year!
We are blessed with the BEST here at SPC!!!
Congrats to Wyatt for reading 5 of the SSYRA books! Way to be an SPC Reader Leader!!!
📜 Happy U.S. Constitution Day! 📜
Today, September 17th, we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787—the foundation of our nation’s freedoms, rights, and democracy.
As part of American Founders' Month, students across Clay County District Schools are diving into civics and history lessons to learn how our government works and what it means to be an active, informed citizen. ❤️🤍💙
Help us celebrate today! Parents and guardians, ask your students what they learned about the Constitution in school today!
#ConstitutionDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CivicEducation #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities
Today, September 17th, we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787—the foundation of our nation’s freedoms, rights, and democracy.
As part of American Founders' Month, students across Clay County District Schools are diving into civics and history lessons to learn how our government works and what it means to be an active, informed citizen. ❤️🤍💙
Help us celebrate today! Parents and guardians, ask your students what they learned about the Constitution in school today!
#ConstitutionDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CivicEducation #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities
New Worlds Reading is a wonderful opportunity for students to add books to their collection at home!!
🎨🎭🎵 Celebrating National Arts in Education Week! 🖼️🎷
This week, September 13–19, Clay County District Schools is proud to celebrate National Arts in Education Week!
From visual arts and band to choir, theatre, and dance, fine arts education plays an essential role in helping our students build confidence, foster innovation, and develop critical thinking skills. We celebrate our incredibly talented student artists and express our gratitude to the dedicated fine arts educators who inspire them every day.
✨ Stay Creative, OneClay! ✨
Be sure to follow @OneClayFineArts on Facebook to see incredible student artwork, performance highlights, and arts updates from across our district all year long! 🎨👏
#ArtsInEdWeek #BecauseOfArtsEd #OneClayFineArts #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #StayCreativeOneClay #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities #ClayCountyFL
This week, September 13–19, Clay County District Schools is proud to celebrate National Arts in Education Week!
From visual arts and band to choir, theatre, and dance, fine arts education plays an essential role in helping our students build confidence, foster innovation, and develop critical thinking skills. We celebrate our incredibly talented student artists and express our gratitude to the dedicated fine arts educators who inspire them every day.
✨ Stay Creative, OneClay! ✨
Be sure to follow @OneClayFineArts on Facebook to see incredible student artwork, performance highlights, and arts updates from across our district all year long! 🎨👏
#ArtsInEdWeek #BecauseOfArtsEd #OneClayFineArts #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #StayCreativeOneClay #DiscoveringEndlessPossibilities #ClayCountyFL
Keep up the great attendance Otters!!!
Some Attendance Tips......
Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up.
Monitor your child’s absences.
Try to schedule nonurgent medical appointments and extended trips when school isn’t in session.
If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
If you are concerned that your child may have a contagious illness, call your school nurse or health-care provider for advice.
📌 FIRST QUARTER INTERIM DAY! 📝
Today is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s current grades and overall academic progress.
Checking in regularly allows us to celebrate wins together and address any areas where your student might need a little extra support.
📲 How to check progress:
Log in to the Focus Parent Portal on the web or open the OneClay Focus App on your mobile device.
Review updated grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback.
💬 Have questions about grades?
Parents can log in to the OneClay app to send a direct message to your student's teacher!
💻 For more information about our apps, please visit our website at oneclay.net/5apps.
Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success! 💙📚
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FocusParentPortal #StudentSuccess #InterimDay
Today is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s current grades and overall academic progress.
Checking in regularly allows us to celebrate wins together and address any areas where your student might need a little extra support.
📲 How to check progress:
Log in to the Focus Parent Portal on the web or open the OneClay Focus App on your mobile device.
Review updated grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback.
💬 Have questions about grades?
Parents can log in to the OneClay app to send a direct message to your student's teacher!
💻 For more information about our apps, please visit our website at oneclay.net/5apps.
Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success! 💙📚
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FocusParentPortal #StudentSuccess #InterimDay
❤️🤍💙 9/11 Heroes’ Day | National Day of Remembrance 🕊️
Today, September 11th, Clay County District Schools pauses to honor the lives lost, the courageous first responders who rushed toward danger, and the countless heroes whose bravery shone on one of our nation’s darkest days.
On this National Day of Remembrance, our students and staff reflect on the selflessness, unity, and resilience that defined our country following September 11, 2001. Through meaningful classroom reflection and age-appropriate civics lessons, we ensure that the legacy of these heroes inspires the next generation.
Today, we invite our Clay County community to join us in taking a moment of quiet reflection to honor those we lost and thank the local heroes who keep us safe every day.
We will never forget. ❤️
#911HeroesDay #NeverForget #NationalDayOfRemembrance #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #ClayCountyFL
Today, September 11th, Clay County District Schools pauses to honor the lives lost, the courageous first responders who rushed toward danger, and the countless heroes whose bravery shone on one of our nation’s darkest days.
On this National Day of Remembrance, our students and staff reflect on the selflessness, unity, and resilience that defined our country following September 11, 2001. Through meaningful classroom reflection and age-appropriate civics lessons, we ensure that the legacy of these heroes inspires the next generation.
Today, we invite our Clay County community to join us in taking a moment of quiet reflection to honor those we lost and thank the local heroes who keep us safe every day.
We will never forget. ❤️
#911HeroesDay #NeverForget #NationalDayOfRemembrance #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #ClayCountyFL
❤️🤍💙 REMINDER: Wear Your Patriotic Colors Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, September 11th, is 9/11 Heroes’ Day. We encourage all Clay County District Schools students, teachers, and staff to wear red, white, and blue to school.
As part of American Founders' Month, this National Day of Remembrance is a time for our school family to stand together in unity, honor the memory of those lost, and pay tribute to the courage of our first responders. 🕊️❤️
We look forward to seeing a sea of red, white, and blue across all of our schools tomorrow!
#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #NeverForget #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL
Tomorrow, September 11th, is 9/11 Heroes’ Day. We encourage all Clay County District Schools students, teachers, and staff to wear red, white, and blue to school.
As part of American Founders' Month, this National Day of Remembrance is a time for our school family to stand together in unity, honor the memory of those lost, and pay tribute to the courage of our first responders. 🕊️❤️
We look forward to seeing a sea of red, white, and blue across all of our schools tomorrow!
#911HeroesDay #AmericanFoundersMonth #NeverForget #OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #PatrioticColors #ClayCountyFL
We want to know: How awesome is your school?
Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible things happening across Clay County District Schools. For September, we’re celebrating schools that are building connections by creating a culture of connection, inclusion, and positivity.
Nominate a school that is doing an awesome job of bringing students, families, staff, and the community together!
September Nominations: September 1–22, 2026
Winning schools will receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A School of the Month trophy to display
• Recognition for the amazing work happening in their school
Learn more and submit a nomination at OneClay.net/SchooloftheMonth
A special thank you to our Community First Credit Union partners for helping us celebrate our incredible schools!
Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible things happening across Clay County District Schools. For September, we’re celebrating schools that are building connections by creating a culture of connection, inclusion, and positivity.
Nominate a school that is doing an awesome job of bringing students, families, staff, and the community together!
September Nominations: September 1–22, 2026
Winning schools will receive:
• Money toward a school initiative
• A School of the Month trophy to display
• Recognition for the amazing work happening in their school
Learn more and submit a nomination at OneClay.net/SchooloftheMonth
A special thank you to our Community First Credit Union partners for helping us celebrate our incredible schools!
Gators Football is calling, Clay County!
Join Clay County District Schools faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families in The Swamp as the Florida Gators take on Campbell!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
A portion of every ticket purchased through our special event link will be donated back to Clay County District Schools.
Come cheer on the Orange & Blue and represent Clay County!
Get your tickets: www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty222
Join Clay County District Schools faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families in The Swamp as the Florida Gators take on Campbell!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
A portion of every ticket purchased through our special event link will be donated back to Clay County District Schools.
Come cheer on the Orange & Blue and represent Clay County!
Get your tickets: www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty222
Congratulations to our finalists for Teacher of the Year (TOY) and School Related Employee of the Year (SREY)!
TOY:
Virginia Boulware
Laurie Langley
Faith Ohlendorf
SREY:
Andrea Adams
Alexis Justice Kinnear
Lisa Schmitt
We’ve raised $4,967 so far! 🎉 We’re making great progress toward our goal of $20,000 for school and classroom needs.
As part of our Otter Fun Run fundraiser, students are also taking part in a fun character program focused on positive traits. Today, they explored a kitchen in South Korea while learning about patience (you’re welcome 😄).
Want to see what they’re watching? Check out today’s classroom video by signing up at MyBooster.com.
Tonight, our challenge is ANYONE WHO GETS REGISTERED FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY WILL GET A BONUS PRIZE and TOP 3 CLASSES WILL GET A SWEET TREAT!!
Whether you donate, share your student’s page, or volunteer your time, it all helps Swimming Pen Creek Elementary. Thanks so much for your support!
As part of our Otter Fun Run fundraiser, students are also taking part in a fun character program focused on positive traits. Today, they explored a kitchen in South Korea while learning about patience (you’re welcome 😄).
Want to see what they’re watching? Check out today’s classroom video by signing up at MyBooster.com.
Tonight, our challenge is ANYONE WHO GETS REGISTERED FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY WILL GET A BONUS PRIZE and TOP 3 CLASSES WILL GET A SWEET TREAT!!
Whether you donate, share your student’s page, or volunteer your time, it all helps Swimming Pen Creek Elementary. Thanks so much for your support!
We have themed dress up days for all of the Fri-YAYs in September! Start planning now!!!
Breakfast/Lunch Menu for this week!
