Thunderbolt Elementary
8:30 AM-2:42 PM | Grades: K-6th | Phone: 904-336-3675
How awesome to have so many scholars receiving recognition for SOARing at TBE!! These students received these awards for making Safe Choices, Owning Our Learning, Achieving Excellence, and Respecting Self and Others. 👏👏👏
We are so proud of these SOAR award recipients!! Way to go Jets! Keep up the awesome work! ⭐️
⚡ Charge Into Fire Safety! ⚡
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is all about safe charging! As technology plays a big role in our everyday lives, we are reminding our OneClay community that safe charging is a superpower.
🔌 Plug in. Power up. Stay safe.
To keep our homes and schools safe, make sure you are using your 6 Charging Superpowers:
• Cheap charger? Don't chance it. Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
• Soft surface? Hard pass. Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.
• Fully charged? Time to unplug. Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
• For tools and rides, charge outside. Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible, and never block exits when charging.
• Feels hot? Stop using it. Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.
• On a flight? Keep it in sight. Keep devices where you can see them while charging on an airplane, and tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem.
Find more safety tips and resources at FPW.ORG.
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #FirePreventionWeek #ChargeIntoFireSafety #CCDS #SafetyFirst
🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉
This October, we’re celebrating our amazing principal, Mrs. Amy Bathurst! 💗✈️
Thank you, Mrs. Bathurst, for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, teachers, staff, and families each and every day. Your heart for Thunderbolt Elementary shines through in everything you do!
We are so thankful to have you leading our Thunderbolt family! 💙❤️
Happy National Principals Month, Mrs. Bathurst! We appreciate you more than you know! 🌟
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThunderboltElementary #ThunderboltPride #ThankYouMrsBathurst #OurPrincipalRocks
Do you know a school that is going above and beyond to create a culture where students want to be present, engaged, and ready to succeed?
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
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
✨ Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! ✨
Today, October 2nd, Clay County District Schools celebrates and honors our incredible custodial staff! 🧹💙
Working diligently behind the scenes, our custodians ensure our schools, classrooms, and facilities are clean, safe, healthy, and welcoming for our students, staff, volunteers, and visitors every single day. Their hard work creates the very foundation where learning happens!
We extend our deepest gratitude to our entire custodial team for their dedication, care, and ongoing commitment to our OneClay community. Thank you for all that you do!
❤️ Give this post a like to show your appreciation for our hard-working custodians!
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay #CustodianAppreciation #CCDS #ThankYouCustodians
Today, October 2nd, Clay County District Schools celebrates and honors our incredible custodial staff! 🧹💙
Working diligently behind the scenes, our custodians ensure our schools, classrooms, and facilities are clean, safe, healthy, and welcoming for our students, staff, volunteers, and visitors every single day. Their hard work creates the very foundation where learning happens!
We extend our deepest gratitude to our entire custodial team for their dedication, care, and ongoing commitment to our OneClay community. Thank you for all that you do!
❤️ Give this post a like to show your appreciation for our hard-working custodians!
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay #CustodianAppreciation #CCDS #ThankYouCustodians
🌟 SUPERSTAR ALERT! 🌟
Congratulations to our amazing school counselor, Mrs. Bell, on being recognized with a Superstar Award from Growing Healthy Smiles Pediatric Dentistry! 🦷💙
Mrs. Bell pours her heart into supporting our students, families, and staff each and every day. We are so grateful for the kindness, compassion, and encouragement she brings to Thunderbolt Elementary! ⭐️
Thank you, Growing Healthy Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, for recognizing one of our very own superstars! 💫
We are so proud of you, Mrs. Bell! ❤️💙
#ThunderboltElementary #ThunderboltPride #Superstar #SchoolCounselor #GrowingHealthySmiles #Jets
♿ Celebrating Disability History & Awareness Weeks
Across Clay County District Schools, we are proud to recognize and celebrate Disability History & Awareness Weeks!
During the first two weeks of October, we highlight the vital contributions of individuals with disabilities throughout history, promote awareness, and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive, supportive spaces where every student can thrive.
💙 Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Promoting Awareness: Educating our school community on disability history, rights, and achievements.
Fostering Inclusion: Ensuring equal access, opportunities, and respect for all students.
Celebrating Strengths: Honoring the unique talents, voices, and contributions of every individual in our OneClay family.
Join us in fostering empathy, respect, and accessibility across all of our classrooms and schools! 🌟
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #DisabilityHistoryAndAwareness #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #CCDS #AccessibilityForAll
Across Clay County District Schools, we are proud to recognize and celebrate Disability History & Awareness Weeks!
During the first two weeks of October, we highlight the vital contributions of individuals with disabilities throughout history, promote awareness, and reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive, supportive spaces where every student can thrive.
💙 Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Promoting Awareness: Educating our school community on disability history, rights, and achievements.
Fostering Inclusion: Ensuring equal access, opportunities, and respect for all students.
Celebrating Strengths: Honoring the unique talents, voices, and contributions of every individual in our OneClay family.
Join us in fostering empathy, respect, and accessibility across all of our classrooms and schools! 🌟
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #DisabilityHistoryAndAwareness #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness #CCDS #AccessibilityForAll
📅 Mark Your Calendars, OneClay Families! 🗓️
As we move through October, here are the key district dates and upcoming events to keep on your radar:
Friday, Oct. 9: End of 1st Grading Period
Monday, Oct. 12: Planning Day / Student Holiday (No school for students)
Friday, Oct. 16: Report Cards Posted in Focus
Friday, Oct. 30: Early Dismissal (Elementary Schools Only)
📌 Stay Connected & Up to Date:
To view the full school calendar and download printable schedules, visit:oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #SchoolCalendar #MarkYourCalendars #ClayCountyFL
As we move through October, here are the key district dates and upcoming events to keep on your radar:
Friday, Oct. 9: End of 1st Grading Period
Monday, Oct. 12: Planning Day / Student Holiday (No school for students)
Friday, Oct. 16: Report Cards Posted in Focus
Friday, Oct. 30: Early Dismissal (Elementary Schools Only)
📌 Stay Connected & Up to Date:
To view the full school calendar and download printable schedules, visit:oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #SchoolCalendar #MarkYourCalendars #ClayCountyFL
🍂 October is packed with special observances across OneClay!
Here is what we are celebrating and highlighting throughout the month:
🌟 National Principals Month: Thank you to all of our amazing OneClay principals for everything that you do for our students, schools, and communities!
🧡 National Bullying Prevention Month & Unity Day: Together, we can create a world without bullying! Mark your calendars for Unity Day on October 21, 2026. Wear and share orange to show support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!
🔒 Cybersecurity Awareness Month: We are focusing on digital safety and smart cyber habits all month long.
💃 Hispanic Heritage Month: Florida continues celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15!
📅 Stay Up to Date: For a full copy of the CCDS School Calendar, visit oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #ThankAPrincipal #UnityDay #BullyingPreventionMonth #CybersecurityAwareness #HispanicHeritageMonth
Here is what we are celebrating and highlighting throughout the month:
🌟 National Principals Month: Thank you to all of our amazing OneClay principals for everything that you do for our students, schools, and communities!
🧡 National Bullying Prevention Month & Unity Day: Together, we can create a world without bullying! Mark your calendars for Unity Day on October 21, 2026. Wear and share orange to show support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!
🔒 Cybersecurity Awareness Month: We are focusing on digital safety and smart cyber habits all month long.
💃 Hispanic Heritage Month: Florida continues celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15!
📅 Stay Up to Date: For a full copy of the CCDS School Calendar, visit oneclay.net/calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #ThankAPrincipal #UnityDay #BullyingPreventionMonth #CybersecurityAwareness #HispanicHeritageMonth
🍴🥪 New Lunch with a Scholar procedure:
Starting October 1st there will NO LONGER be lunch sign ups to have lunch with a scholar. You are invited to attend lunch at your convenience. You or someone in your group MUST BE on the scholar's Focus portal contact list.
Please have your ID ready to be scanned into our Raptor system when coming for lunch.
Also, please be advised that there will be days lunch with your scholar WILL NOT be offered.
Please check our Facebook page (see attached) & Peachjar emails for a calendar of those days each month.
Starting October 1st there will NO LONGER be lunch sign ups to have lunch with a scholar. You are invited to attend lunch at your convenience. You or someone in your group MUST BE on the scholar's Focus portal contact list.
Please have your ID ready to be scanned into our Raptor system when coming for lunch.
Also, please be advised that there will be days lunch with your scholar WILL NOT be offered.
Please check our Facebook page (see attached) & Peachjar emails for a calendar of those days each month.
✨GLOW TRIVIA NIGHT! ✨
Thunderbolt Elementary PFA presents GLOW TRIVIA! 💡🎉
Join us for a fun-filled night for the whole family, hosted by Trivia Master, Principal Bathurst! 🧠🏆
📅 October 9th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Thunderbolt Elementary Cafe
✨ What to expect:
🎉 Fun for the whole family
🏆 Prizes for winners
💡 Glow gear for all
🆓 FREE for the TBE community!
🍕 Pizza & refreshments will be available for purchase!
Purchase through the QR code on the flyer or on MySchoolBucks, https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZH4WPLXJ8082OZ_ZZ648T6EEBJQ9L9.
⚠️ Pizza sales end October 4th!
Grab your glow gear and get ready for an evening of trivia, fun, and Thunderbolt Pride!
✨ Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Johanna McQuain! ✨
We are so proud to celebrate Mrs. McQuain, our incredible art teacher! Her creativity, passion, and dedication inspire our students to express themselves, think creatively, and create something amazing every day. ❤️
Thank you, Mrs. McQuain, for bringing so much color and creativity to Thunderbolt Elementary! We are beyond lucky to have you! 🖌️🎨✈️
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.
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.
🗳️ Voter Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
Planning to participate in the upcoming General Election? Make sure your record is ready before the books close! October 5, 2026 is the last day to register to vote or change your party affiliation in the state of Florida.
First-Time Voters: High school seniors turning 18 on or before Election Day and new residents must register by this date.
Current Voters: Moved recently or changed your name? Double-check your voter status to make sure your information is accurate.
Take a quick moment to register or update your information online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
Planning to participate in the upcoming General Election? Make sure your record is ready before the books close! October 5, 2026 is the last day to register to vote or change your party affiliation in the state of Florida.
First-Time Voters: High school seniors turning 18 on or before Election Day and new residents must register by this date.
Current Voters: Moved recently or changed your name? Double-check your voter status to make sure your information is accurate.
Take a quick moment to register or update your information online at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
🌟 Congratulations, Mrs. Lindsay Swearingen! 🌟
Thunderbolt Elementary is proud to celebrate Mrs. Swearingen, our School-Related Employee of the Year! 🎉✈️
As our Records Secretary/Registrar, her dedication, kindness, and hard work make a difference every day. We are so grateful for all she does for our students, families, and staff!
Congratulations, Mrs. Swearingen! You make us proud! 💙
#ThunderboltPride #SchoolRelatedEmployeeOfTheYear #ThunderboltElementary
🌟 Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Finalists! 🌟
Thunderbolt Elementary is so proud to celebrate Mrs. Lara Libretto, Mrs. Johanna McQuain, and Mrs. Katie Wheeler as our three finalists for Teacher of the Year! 🍎💙
Each of these incredible educators makes a lasting impact on our students and school community every day. We are grateful for their dedication, passion, and commitment to helping our Jets grow and soar! ✈️
Congratulations, Mrs. Libretto, Mrs. McQuain, and Mrs. Wheeler! We are so proud of you! 🎉👏
#ThunderboltElementary #TeacherOfTheYear #ThunderboltPride #Jets #RootedToGrowDestinedToSoar
❤️🤍💙 WEAR YOUR PATRIOTIC COLORS FOR FREEDOM FRIDAY!
To cap off Celebrate Freedom Week and continue our recognition of American Founders' Month, Clay County District Schools invites all students and staff to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 25!
Show your school spirit and patriotic pride as we honor the foundation, history, and freedom of our nation. We can't wait to see our schools filled with red, white, and blue on Friday! ✨
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FreedomFriday #CelebrateFreedomWeek #AmericanFoundersMonth #PatrioticColors
To cap off Celebrate Freedom Week and continue our recognition of American Founders' Month, Clay County District Schools invites all students and staff to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 25!
Show your school spirit and patriotic pride as we honor the foundation, history, and freedom of our nation. We can't wait to see our schools filled with red, white, and blue on Friday! ✨
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools #FreedomFriday #CelebrateFreedomWeek #AmericanFoundersMonth #PatrioticColors
Reminder: Picture Day is this Wednesday, September 23rd! 📸
Pre-order pictures through: www.leonards.com/order
On November 3, Clay County voters will consider the renewal of the existing One Mill ad valorem funding for four years (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2031).
Because this measure is a renewal of the existing operating millage, it continues current funding without increasing tax rates. Revenues are strictly dedicated to two operational priorities:
School Safety: Funding law enforcement contracts for campus officers.
Employee Compensation: Providing competitive pay to retain and attract quality teachers and support staff.
All expenditures are subject to review by an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Visit oneclay.net/renewal for more information.
Because this measure is a renewal of the existing operating millage, it continues current funding without increasing tax rates. Revenues are strictly dedicated to two operational priorities:
School Safety: Funding law enforcement contracts for campus officers.
Employee Compensation: Providing competitive pay to retain and attract quality teachers and support staff.
All expenditures are subject to review by an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Visit oneclay.net/renewal for more information.
