W. E. Cherry Elementary

✨ 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

22 days ago, Clay County District Schools

Blue and red background with text. Centered: "It's National Custodian Appreciation Day! October 2." Below text: "Thank you to our incredible custodians who work behind the scenes to keep our schools and buildings clean and safe!"

Como La Flor (flowers) for Hispanic Heritage

23 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

♿ 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

23 days ago, Clay County District Schools

📅 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

23 days ago, Clay County District Schools

District calendar with key dates for Clay County schools, including end of the first grading period, planning day, and early release for elementary schools.

🍂 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

23 days ago, Clay County District Schools

A multi-colored graphic features different banners highlighting various months, including National Principals Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Coming in October

24 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

Hispanic Heritage Month- Sports Day

25 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

Three children stand on a platform. A girl in blue and a boy in basketball shorts smile. Behind them, people in casual attire.

Woman and child stand close, smiling. Woman wears teal "Jacksonville Jaguars" shirt. Child wears teal "Jaguars" jersey with number 11. Behind them, door and wall.

Three women pose for a photo in a hallway with a tree in the background.

Two women and a child standing in a classroom with educational posters in the background.

A smiling adult woman with her arm around a smiling child, both wearing Messi jerseys, standing in front of a building.

A group of children in a classroom, one holding a scarf, standing with a smiling adult.

A young girl in a blue baseball jersey stands on a grassy field, near trees and a dirt path.

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.

26 days ago, Clay County District Schools

Sharing our flag colors for Hispanic Heritage Month.

26 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

Four adult women, two wearing sunglasses, pose for a photo in front of a black fence.

A woman in a blue shirt and glasses holds a blue and white flag with a crest.

Four young students in a brightly decorated room with balloons and lights. Two wear glasses, one wears a headband, and one wears a green Mexico shirt.

Two individuals stand in a hallway. A boy wears a Puerto Rican flag tee and gray shorts. A woman wears a blue jersey and black pants. A trash can is on the floor.

Two women in blue jerseys, one holding a young girl, stand in a hallway with tiled floors and a kitchen behind them.

A young boy in a white t-shirt with a colorful design stands against a white wall.

Congratulations to our WEC Basketball and Cheer Team!! They did an amazing job on Saturday at the District Basketball Tournament! Thank you Coach Brooks, Coach Brady, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Cox and everyone who came to cheer on our team!

26 days ago, Angela Whiddon

This week at the Cherry Champion Cafe
September 28-October 2

28 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

Weekly menu for Cherry Champion Cafe. Items listed for each day, Monday to Friday. Background has a leopard-print pattern.

More WEC Champions in blue 💙

29 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

🗳️ 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.

29 days ago, Clay County District Schools

Text on a blue background. The date, October 5, 2026, is in red. A close up of a voter registration form is on top of the date.

Mrs. Strickland and Mrs. Cordel's class had a Super Science Day with Apples! Apple volcanos!

29 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

Two young girls seated at a table, engaging in an activity with yellow cups and an apple.

Children seated at a table in a classroom with apples and yellow bowls on the table.

Two children use cups to pour liquid over apples on paper plates at a table.

Two children focus on building with colorful blocks at a desk, surrounded by chairs and tables.

Two young children, one in a pink skirt, work together at a desk in a classroom.

Four children sit at desks, smiling, with one holding a paper and another a plastic container. Colorful materials and papers are on the table.

Two children, one in pink and one in orange, work at a table with a woman in blue.

Mrs. Ganey's class had a special guest reader today! Miss OPHS came by and read I Am Enough.

29 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

A woman and a boy sit at a desk in a classroom, shaking hands. A woman wears a sash.

A classroom with tables and chairs; a woman in a sash smiles while a boy holds her hand.

A classroom with young students sitting at tables facing the front, where a teacher is present.

Kids in a classroom, one wearing a sash, posing for a group photo with a teacher.

A group of individuals stand outside a house; a girl with a crown faces another person.

Today our WEC Champions wore blue to honor and remember Kim Smith.

29 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

Classroom with students standing behind a table, smiling at the camera. One adult stands in front of them, wearing glasses and a blue top.

Two women standing outside a building with glass doors, one in a blue shirt with a design and the other in a navy blue dress.

Four people stand on a sidewalk. A woman in a blue shirt smiles at the camera. A young girl, wearing glasses, stands next to her.

Adult and five children in chairs in classroom. Background has alphabet letters and pictures. Words "Mom Love for Kem" on left.

A woman and children pose together in a classroom, with various posters in the background.

A woman stands with four children in a classroom with wooden walls and decorations. One child wears a denim jacket.

Several children in a classroom are standing in a circle, smiling. Some are making gestures.

Ms. Nutter’s 3rd graders working hard making signs to root on the WEC Champions this Saturday!

29 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

Today Mrs. Robbins' 6th graders enjoyed working outside on this beautiful fall day and practiced comparing and ordering rational numbers with negative integers!

29 days ago, R. Lynn Gerra

Two students in red clothes sit at a picnic table, holding books and papers. Nearby, others are seated.

Students sitting at a red picnic table outdoors, some using cell phones, others writing in books, with a red fence and tree in the background.

Two students in outdoor area, one writing on a notebook, other reading. Table with books, papers, and a map.

A group of children and an adult sit at a picnic table with books and papers.

Students seated around a table, using notebooks and pens. Various items like calculators, books, and snacks are present.

A student sits at a picnic table outdoors, working on schoolwork with a calculator and pens.

Wear blue tomorrow in honor of Ms. Kim Smith!

about 1 month ago, R. Lynn Gerra

A smiling woman in a pink shirt holds a pug wearing a black shirt with text. Blue background and overlay text reads "Wear blue tomorrow in honor of Ms. Kim Smith".

Our amazing third grade team celebrated Ms. Nutter's birthday today! 🥳

about 1 month ago, R. Lynn Gerra