Swimming Pen Creek Elementary
8:30 AM-2:42 PM | Grades: Pre K-6th | Phone: 904-336-3475
Kindergarten Kidlets getting ready for their big Promotion Day!
Yearbook signing party yesterday was so fun!
Kidlets got to pick up this year's yearbook and have buddies sign it.
If you still want a yearbook, before we run out be sure to go to MySchoolBucks lickety split.
Kidlets got to pick up this year's yearbook and have buddies sign it.
If you still want a yearbook, before we run out be sure to go to MySchoolBucks lickety split.
If your child has any medication in the clinic, it will need to be picked up by an adult on or before the last day of school. The last day of school is Friday May 29, 2026 at 11:45 am. Any medication that is not picked up by that time will be destroyed.
🍎🥦 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
Yearbooks are being passed out TODAY for all of our kidlets who have preordered!
We still have some yearbooks you can purchase if you missed the preorder sales...yippy skippy! Go to MYSchoolBucks OR $35 cash in Mrs. Pickman's Art room!
Limited quantities
We still have some yearbooks you can purchase if you missed the preorder sales...yippy skippy! Go to MYSchoolBucks OR $35 cash in Mrs. Pickman's Art room!
Limited quantities
25-26 Yearbooks will be on sale for $35 during our 6th grade promotion tonight!
Cash only and limited quantities left.
Please bring $$ if you are wanting one for your SPC Otter
First Come, First Served
Cash only and limited quantities left.
Please bring $$ if you are wanting one for your SPC Otter
First Come, First Served
How do we celebrate SPC Reader Leaders? Donut Style....these kiddos read 3+ SSYRA books to earn a Donut Breakfast with Mrs. Dryden in the library. Way to go!
If your child has any medication in the clinic, it will need to be picked up by an adult on or before the last day of school. The last day of school is Friday May 29, 2026 at 11:45 am. Any medication that is not picked up by that time will be destroyed.
On this Memorial Day, the #OneClay family joins our community in remembering the heroes who gave their lives for our country. The freedoms we enjoy every day are a direct result of their profound sacrifice.
We honor their memory today and always. ❤️🤍💙
#MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor
We honor their memory today and always. ❤️🤍💙
#MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor
🚨 Reminder: All schools and district offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
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! ✨
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! ✨
🍎 SPC Weekly Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Dates: May 25 – May 29
It’s the final stretch! As we wrap up the school year, please note the holiday and special schedule for this week:
Monday
Memorial Day: No School 🇺🇸
Tuesday
Breakfast: Caramel Mini Cinni Bar OR Sausage & Cheese Croissant
Lunch: Manager’s Choice
Wednesday
Breakfast: Manager’s Choice
Lunch: Manager’s Choice
Thursday
Breakfast: Manager’s Choice
Lunch: Manager’s Choice
Friday: Last Day of School!
Schedule: Early Dismissal
Note: Enjoy your summer break!
☀️📕Yippy Skippy Alert!📕☀️
These SPC Reader Leader just finished reading 5 SSYRA books on the list this year. Way to go!
These SPC Reader Leader just finished reading 5 SSYRA books on the list this year. Way to go!
First Grade learned so much from the GABIE Bus field trip this week! It was a fun hands-on adventure with Florida facts!
All library books are due.
Please send them in by tomorrow.
Please send them in by tomorrow.
🚌 2026–2027 Bus Registration is NOW OPEN!
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
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
Clinic Medicine needs to be picked up
before
May 29th by 11:45am
before
May 29th by 11:45am
Strengthening Communication and Supporting Student Growth: Happy National Speech-Language Pathologists Day! 🌟💬
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
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
🍎 SPC Weekly Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Dates: May 18 – May 22
Monday
Breakfast: Sausage & Cheese Croissant OR Pancake on a Stick
Lunch: Baked Turkey Macaroni OR Mini Calzones
Tuesday
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage OR Variety of Cereals
Lunch: Chicken Nachos OR Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Wednesday
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll OR Chicken Biscuit
Lunch: Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza OR Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Thursday
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza OR Chicken Croissant
Lunch: Texas BBQ Pork Sandwich OR Hot Dog
Friday
Breakfast: Chicken & Waffles OR Muffin w/ String Cheese
Lunch: Potato Crunch Fish Sandwich OR Chicken Sandwich
Dates: May 18 – May 22
Monday
Breakfast: Sausage & Cheese Croissant OR Pancake on a Stick
Lunch: Baked Turkey Macaroni OR Mini Calzones
Tuesday
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks w/ Sausage OR Variety of Cereals
Lunch: Chicken Nachos OR Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Wednesday
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll OR Chicken Biscuit
Lunch: Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza OR Turkey & Cheese Wrap
Thursday
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza OR Chicken Croissant
Lunch: Texas BBQ Pork Sandwich OR Hot Dog
Friday
Breakfast: Chicken & Waffles OR Muffin w/ String Cheese
Lunch: Potato Crunch Fish Sandwich OR Chicken Sandwich
🏆 NOMINATE NOW: Help us recognize excellence in History and Civics!
Who will be Clay County’s representatives for the 2026 Florida Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year awards?
A strong foundation in our nation’s history and a clear understanding of our civic principles are vital for every student. We are currently seeking to recognize the educators who demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and high-quality instruction in these essential subjects.
Teachers, administrators, students, and parents are all encouraged to nominate an outstanding Social Studies teacher for the following district-level awards:
🍎 Elementary Teacher
🏫 Junior High Teacher
🎓 High School Teacher
🌟 Beginning Teacher (Within their first 3 years)
📜 Excellence in Teaching History
🗳️ Clay Civics Champion
It only takes a moment to highlight a teacher’s professional dedication and mastery of their subject. Let’s celebrate the educators who prepare our students with the knowledge and civic understanding they need for the future!
📅 Deadline for Nominations: Friday, May 22nd at 4:00 PM.
🔗 Nominate here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQ0ijG1Rs2-wptRoWhMjHCYyQXyE6Rl8VaeguY3eTIs-gWg/viewform
#OneClay #ClayCounty #History #Civics #TeacherExcellence #CommunitySupport
The wait is almost over! 🎨 ✨
The 37th Annual Clay County District Schools Student Art Show officially kicks off TOMORROW, and we can’t wait to celebrate the incredible creativity of our students! Whether you’re looking for a Friday night out or a Saturday family adventure, this event is FREE and open to the whole community.
📍 Where: Thrasher-Horne Conference Center
🗓️ TOMORROW: Friday, May 15th (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
🚚 Food Trucks: 5:00 – 8:00 PM (In partnership with the College Drive Initiative)
🏆 Awards Ceremony: 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Junior and Senior High entries)
🎓 Fine Arts College & Career Event: Explore future paths in the arts!
🗓️ SATURDAY: May 16th (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
🧸 Family Engagement Room: Hands-on fun (Open until 3:00 PM)
🎨 Live Art Demos: Watch magic happen in real-time.
🖼️ Open Galleries: Explore masterpieces all day long.
Don’t miss out on supporting the next generation of great artists. Tag a friend you want to bring in the comments! 👇
#ClayCountyArts #StudentArtShow #SupportTheArts #ClayCountySchools #OneClay
