We are lucky to live in a county with such unique natural resources, from our quiet creeks to the vast St. Johns River. In our classrooms, students are exploring the science of our environment and the importance of stewardship to ensure these "Endless Possibilities" remain for generations to come. It's a great day to get outside and appreciate the local scenery that makes Clay County such a special place to live!
#ClayCountyProud #CCDS #EarthDay #OneClay #Stewardship #DiscoveringPossibilities
Today, we are celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and honoring the dedicated staff members who keep our offices and departments running seamlessly. From managing complex bookkeeping and student registrations to being the welcoming voice on the phone and the first face you see in the front office, their hard work is essential to the success of our students and teachers every day.
We are so grateful for their incredible organizational skills, their patience, and the care they show to our entire OneClay community. Our schools truly would not be the same without their dedication!
Please Like and Share this post to help us spread the good news and show our deep appreciation for our incredible administrative professionals!
#ClayCountyProud #CCDS #AdminProfessionalsDay #OneClay #EssentialStaff #Community
It’s almost time to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff! 🍎
Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner (April 27–May 1), and we want to show our staff some major love. Our theme this year is: “We couldn’t have picked better teachers! Thank you for helping us grow.” 🪴✨
We’ve put together a week of optional ideas to help you "plant seeds of appreciation." Feel free to follow the schedule below or get creative in your own way!
🗓️ THE LINEUP:
☕ Mon 4/27 | Thanks a Latte!
Start their week strong. Bring in your teacher’s favorite morning drink or a gift card to their go-to coffee spot.
📝 Tues 4/28 | Notes of Kindness
A little goes a long way! Have your student write a thank you note, draw a picture, or send a kind message to any staff member.
🥨 Wed 4/29 | Snack Attack
Brighten their afternoon with their favorite snack. (Check those "Teacher Favorite" lists!)
🎨 Thurs 4/30 | Resource Teacher Love
Don’t forget our amazing resource teachers! Show them some appreciation today with a special snack, drink, or gift card.
🍩 Fri 5/1 | Sweet Support
Let’s celebrate everyone who makes our school great! Bring in something sweet for our cafeteria staff, custodians, bus drivers, nurses, or the front office.
Let's make this a week to remember! Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible team that supports our scholars every day.
With love,
TBE PFA 💖
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #HelpingUsGrow #SchoolCommunity #TBEJets
Heads up! StudentVue and ParentVue will be temporarily offline for scheduled maintenance starting Wednesday, April 22, at 6:00 PM.
We know many of you use the evening to check grades or turn in assignments, so please plan to get your "Vueing" done a little earlier that day!
Offline starts: April 22 @ 6:00 PM
Expected back online: April 23 by 3:00 AM
The system should be fully ready to go before school starts on Thursday morning. Thanks for your patience while the system gets an update! 🛠️
During Public School Volunteer Week, we want to share our sincere gratitude for the dedicated individuals who support our students and staff. We are so thankful for all the ways you assist our schools, from chaperoning field trips and helping with school cookouts to preparing classroom materials and making events like spring flings and fall festivals a success.
Your presence provides essential support that helps our classrooms and school communities thrive every single day.
If you would like to join our wonderful team of volunteers and make a positive impact in our schools, please visit oneclay.net/volunteer to learn more about how to get involved.
Please Like and Share this post to help us spread the good news and show our appreciation for the volunteers who support our community!
#ClayCounty #CCDS #VolunteerWeek #OneClay #CommunitySupport #SupportOurSchools
Our school media centers serve as vital academic resources for every student, from Pre-K through 12th grade. These centers are key hubs for research and innovation, providing the scholarly tools and materials that support a rigorous education across the district.
#CCDS #NationalLibraryWeek #OneClay #Research #AcademicAchievement
💜 What an Incredible 'Purple Up!' Spirit Week! 💜
We are still smiling after an amazing week celebrating our incredible military-connected scholars and families! Our school community showed their appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our military families. This was seen through the awesome participation on each of our themed dress-up days last week.
A massive THANK YOU to:
Our Military Scholars: For your strength, your smiles, and for just being you. We are so proud to support you!
Our Military Families: For your service to our country and your unwavering support for our school community.
Our Military and Family Life Counselors (Mrs. Sue Oliver & Mrs. Cristina Cucoanes-Wildman): For organizing such a joyful and meaningful week.
And to EVERYONE who 'Purpled Up!': Your participation made last week truly special.
Check out some highlights from our favorite moments! Share your own photos and memories from the week in the comments below! We are so grateful to be part of such a supportive and patriotic school community.
Remember that Purple Up continues throughout the whole month of April as we continue to celebrate and uplift our military connected scholars.
#PurpleUp! #MilitaryChild #PurpleUpThunderbolt #CommunityStrong #ThankYouForYourService #MonthoftheMilitaryChild #TBEJets
Thank you for keeping the shelves full, the ideas flowing, and for making the Thunderbolt library such a wonderful place to grow. We appreciate you today and every day!
Drop a 📚 or a "Thank You" in the comments to show Mrs. Meyer some love!
#NationalSchoolLibraryWeek #Grateful #BooksBooksBooks #ReadingIsPower
Attention all incoming kindergarten parents and families!
Did you know that Clay County District Schools has a Virtual Parent Academy?!
Most recently, our district recorded and shared a video on Kindergarten Readiness. Please take a few minutes to check it out and the awesome library of videos available via the CCDS OneClay YouTube Channel and/or the CCDS Virtual Parent Academy webpage.
Welcome to TBE! ✈️
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th, Clay County District Schools is celebrating Purple Up! Day. We’re wearing purple to show our military-connected students that we see them, we support them, and we’re proud of them.
Whether it’s a purple shirt, a purple ribbon, or even purple socks—let’s show our military families how much Clay County cares!
#PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #ClayCountyProud #CCDS #MilitaryKids
Is your child currently enrolled in VPK for the 2025–2026 school year? If so, they may be eligible for this FREE summer learning opportunity!
Clay County District Schools is excited to offer our VPK Summer Bridge Program, designed to help students build the skills they need for a strong start in kindergarten!
📅 Registration opens April 20, 2026
⚠️ Important: Your child must be currently enrolled in VPK during the 2025–2026 school year to be eligible for this program.
This program provides targeted support to help students strengthen early learning skills, build confidence, and feel ready for day one of kindergarten.
Learn more about eligibility and register: oneclay.net/o/ccds/page/vpk-bridge
#OneClay #VPK #KindergartenReady
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💜 Celebrate Purple Up Week with Thunderbolt Elementary! 💜
April is the Month of the Military Child, and we are so excited to honor our military-connected students from April 13 – 17, 2026. We invite all our Jets to show their support by participating in our daily spirit days!
📅 Purple Up Spirit Week Schedule
Monday, April 13th: Camo Day
Tuesday, April 14th: Wear your favorite military logo or TBE colors/shirt.
Wednesday, April 15th: WEAR PURPLE!! This is the big day to show our collective support!
Thursday, April 16th: Wear Red, White, and Blue.
Friday, April 17th: Wear Stars, Sparkles, or Blue.
#PurpleUp #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #ThunderboltJets #MilitaryConnected #MOMC
🎡 IT’S OFFICIALLY FAIR DAY, CLAY COUNTY! 🎠✨
The gates are opening soon and we want to see YOU there! Don't forget that TODAY, April 10th, is the day to celebrate our amazing students and staff.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for:
Students (18 & under)
CCDS Teachers & Staff
⚠️ IMPORTANT: You must have your Employee ID ready at the gate to claim your free admission!
Grab your friends, grab your ID, and we’ll see you at the Fairgrounds for a day of food, fun, and memories! 🍭🐄
#ClayCountyFair #OneClay #FairDay2026 #CCDS #FreeEntry
It’s time for one of our favorite traditions at Clay County District Schools—Elementary Graduation Walks! Before you walk across the big stage, we’re inviting you to walk the halls of your elementary school one more time. Reconnect with former teachers, take photos, and get cheered on by the next generation of graduates!
The Details:
📍 Where: Any CCDS elementary school.
🎓 Attire: You MUST wear your cap and gown to participate.
🗓️ When: Only at designated dates and times set by each elementary school.
✅ Action Item: Coordinate with your high school Senior Sponsors to confirm your participation!
Check the full schedule of dates and times for each school here: 🔗 oneclay.net/gradwalks
We can't wait to see our seniors back in the halls where their journey started. Let’s make some memories!
#CCDS #ClassOf2026 #GradWalks #ClayCountySchools #FullCircleMoment
🎡 NO SCHOOL TOMORROW: It’s Fair Day! 🎠✨
Good evening, Clay County families! As you're winding down your Thursday, we wanted to send a quick reminder about tomorrow's schedule so you can plan your "Fair Day" fun!
Tomorrow, Friday, April 10th, is Fair Day!
🍎 Students & Teachers: Enjoy your day off! Students (18 & under), Teachers, and School Board Employees get in FREE from 10 AM – 12 PM.
🏢 District Offices: Please note that our administrative offices will remain open for normal business hours tomorrow.
Whether you're there for the ferris wheel, the livestock, or (of course) the fair food, we hope our families have a safe and wonderful day making memories together! 🍭🎡
Enjoy the long weekend, Clay County!
#ClayCountySchools #OneClay #FairDay2026 #ClayCountyFair #NoSchool #Community
New Worlds Reading sends free books and activities straight to Florida families, helping students build confidence and strong reading skills at home.
Here’s how it works:
✨ 9 free books each year (through 5th grade) — your child gets to choose!
✨ Family activities included — simple, fun ways to support reading at home
✨ Expert-selected books — curated by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning and Scholastic, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education
Who can sign up?
✔️ VPK–5th grade students
✔️ Enrolled in a Florida public, charter, or VPK program
✔️ Not yet meeting grade-level reading expectations
✔️ No income requirements!
Start building your child’s home library today: newworldsreading.com
New Worlds Reading sends free books and activities straight to Florida families, helping students build confidence and strong reading skills at home.
Here’s how it works:
✨ 9 free books each year (through 5th grade) — your child gets to choose!
✨ Family activities included — simple, fun ways to support reading at home
✨ Expert-selected books — curated by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning and Scholastic, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education
Who can sign up?
✔️ VPK–5th grade students
✔️ Enrolled in a Florida public, charter, or VPK program
✔️ Not yet meeting grade-level reading expectations
✔️ No income requirements!
Start building your child’s home library today: newworldsreading.com