Clay County District Schools

Clay Connection

News and Updates from Clay County District Schools

March 7, 2025

School Board Meeting Monthly Recognitions

Recognition of Students Receiving Golden Key Awards in Scholastic Art Contest

Golden Key Awards
Student Winners

Recognition of State Champions

MHS Girls Weightlifting
Middleburg High Girls Weightlifting
FIH Girls Weightlifting
Fleming Island High Girls Weightlifting
CHS Cheerleading
Clay High School Cheerleading
State Champion - Bradi J. for Traditional and Olympic Weightlifting
State Champion - Bradi J. for Traditional and Olympic Weightlifting
State Champion - Emma H. for Traditional and Olympic Weightlifting
State Champion - Emma H. for Traditional and Olympic Weightlifting
Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Spring for Education Event

Join us for our third annual Spring for Education event, a casual backyard BBQ to benefit the Clay Education Foundation. Wear your boots, enjoy music and a live and silent auction. For sponsorship opportunities, email ckrall@clayeducationfoundation.org

Tickets available here: https://givebutter.com/c/SpringforEducation2025

This event did sell out last year, so act fast to secure your tickets!

Spring for Education Flyer

Final Tools 4 Schools Shopping Dates

3/24 Tools 4 Schools
3/25 Tools 4 Schools

Appointments for the final Tools for Schools shopping dates for this school year are now available!

  • Garber Automall on March 24th from 12 - 4:15 p.m.

  • Keystone Satellite Store on March 25th from 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

Register here: https://teachersfreestore.com/clay/ttlogin.aspx

Login: your district email

Password: education

You must make an appointment to shop!

We're Celebrating in March!

Arts, Music, Theater
Women's History

School Social Work Week

Let's give a big round of applause to the incredible School Social Workers in Clay County! This week, March 2-8, 2025, we're celebrating their dedication and impact during School Social Work Week. They truly "Unite to Ignite" positive change in our schools. Thank you for all that you do for our community!

School Social Work Week

National School Breakfast Week

School Breakfast Week

National School Breakfast Week is recognized March 3rd - 7th. Thank you to our amazing OneClay Food and Nutrition staff! You help students get off on the right foot each morning!

National Maintenance Worker Day is March 7th!

Thank you to our CCDS maintenance workers! You are the unsung heroes who keep our buildings and classrooms running smoothly!

Maintenance Worker

School of the Month - Now Accepting Nominations for March!

School of the Month

This month's theme is "Marvelous March." How does your school excel in arts, music, and cultural events that involve the community? Visit www.oneclay.net to nominate your school!

Stop the Bullying Campaign Contest

Open to 6th-8th graders, The Len Mattiace Foundation in partnership with Clay County District Schools is hosting "Stop the Bullying Campaign" Contest now through April 16th. There are $3,300 in cash awards to the best 15 projects from the Len Mattiace Foundation! To learn more about the contest, rules, and how to submit, please click here: https://www.lenmattiacefoundation.org/stb-clay-county

Stop the Bullying Contest

Free SeaWorld Teacher Card!

Free Sea World Teacher Card

Florida certified K-12 classroom teachers can now register for a SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card! See full details below!

TicketsAtWork - Scoop Up Spring Savings in March!

Explore March's offers on theme park tickets, meal deliveries, Apple electronics, and much more. Register at ticketsatwork.com and use Company Code: CLAY when setting up your account.

Tickets at Work

Don't Forget to Download Our New App!

OneClay App
School Shout-outs

OPH Named an ECTAC Exceeding Expectations Award School for 2025!

OPH Exceeding Expectations

OPH earned this impressive award by demonstrating outstanding academic results, significant student progress and growth, and ensuring high levels of achievement for all student groups. This achievement recognizes the hard work and dedication of the entire school community in enhancing student success.

Orange Park High School is among only 15 schools across Florida to receive this award! Way to go, Raiders!

Lakeside Elementary Principal Receives Florida Principal Leadership Award

In February, Lakeside Elementary Principal Dawn Wolfe was honored with the Florida Principal Leadership Award by Florida TaxWatch. She’s one of only five elementary principals in the state to receive this recognition. In addition, Principal Wolfe had the privilege of awarding a two-year Florida Prepaid College scholarship in partnership with the Florida Lottery to Logan, a sixth-grade student at Lakeside.

LES Principal Award

School of the Month Winners!

Congratulations to McRae Elementary and S. Bryan Jennings Elementary! Thank you to Community First Credit Union of Florida for your continued partnership and the $1,000 donation to each school to support their community service initiatives.

MRE Award
McRae Elementary
SBJ Award
S. Bryan Jennings Elementary

District Spelling Bee Winners!

After an impressive 11 rounds of competition, Aidan W. from Lakeside Junior High correctly spelled the championship word demulcent to claim the top spot!

Congratulations to our second-place finisher Isabella M. from Oakleaf Junior High and our third-place finisher Ania H. from Plantation Oaks Elementary.

We are so proud of all the incredible spellers who showcased their hard work and dedication at this year's spelling bee. Best of luck to Aidan as he moves on to the regional competition!

Spelling Bee Winners

Cambridge Award Winners!

Cambridge Award Winners

Congratulations to 122 Clay County students on receiving various Cambridge Awards for their outstanding performance on the June 2024 AICE exams! We couldn’t be prouder of these exceptional students who have demonstrated academic excellence within our local and global community! Check out the full article and a list of winners to see their impressive achievements here: https://www.oneclay.net/article/2071662