Back to School 2025-2026
Board in Action: Recent Accomplishments
Clay County School Board Recognized as a Master Board
At the June regular Board Meeting, our One Clay school board was recognized for achieving Certified Board Status by the Florida School Boards Association. This distinction signifies that your board members have completed rigorous, ongoing professional development. It demonstrates our commitment to effective leadership and a deep understanding of crucial areas like school finance, policy governance, and bargaining, ultimately benefiting all One Clay students and the community.
Wireless Communication Policy
As we begin a new school year, we would like to remind families that Florida law CS/HB 379, focused on responsible technology use in schools, remains in effect. This policy was in place last school year and continues to support a focused and safe learning environment for all students.
Under this law, students in grades K–8 are not permitted to use or access cell phones at any time during the school day, including instructional time and school activities. For high school students (grades 9–12), cell phone use is prohibited during class unless a teacher allows it for educational purposes or during lunch for high school students only.
The law also restricts access to social media on district internet and bans the use of TikTok on school devices or for school-related communication.
Research consistently shows that limiting cell phone use at school leads to improved focus, academic performance, and healthier social interaction.
To learn more, please click the link to our FAQ below. Thank you for your continued support.
Celebrations & Success Stories
Classroom Expansions at Lake Asbury Junior High and Oakleaf Junior High
We are excited to open two new 32-classroom wings this school year, specifically designed to accommodate incoming 6th-grade students. These crucial expansions, located at Lake Asbury Junior High School and Oakleaf Junior High School, are vital for managing the rapid growth in these communities and providing modern learning environments.
Pictured is the new wing at Oakleaf Junior High and an interior classroom.
Volunteer with One Clay!
Our students’ safety and maintaining campus security is of the utmost importance. This means that all volunteers must register and follow the appropriate screening process. All level 1 volunteers are scanned against the Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators list each time they enter campus or volunteer. All level 2 volunteers are fingerprinted. Be sure to register before school starts! Visit our website to learn more about how to become a Volunteer at https://www.oneclay.net/page/volunteer-information.
Upcoming Events & Key Dates
All monthly regular school board meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center at Fleming Island High School at 2233 Village Square Parkway.
All monthly board workshop meetings are held at 9 a.m. at the Multipurpose Room at the County Office in Green Cove Springs at 900 Walnut Street.
Upcoming Meetings:
Regular School Board Meeting - Thursday, August 7th
Board Workshop - Tuesday, August 26th
Important Dates:
First day for teachers is Monday, August 4th
First day for students is Monday, August 11th
Labor Day (no school) is Monday, September 1st
End of the first grading period is Friday, October 10th
Teacher planning day (no school) is Monday, October 13th
Report cards to parents on Friday, October 17th
Engage with Us!
We encourage our community to engage with us directly with any questions or feedback.
District 1, Erin Skipper, Board Chair- erin.skipper@myoneclay.net
District 2, Robert Alvero- robert.alvero@myoneclay.net
District 3, Beth Clark- beth.clark@myoneclay.net
District 4, Michele Hanson- michele.hanson@myoneclay.net
District 5, Ashley Gilhousen, Board Vice Chair - ashley.gilhousen@myoneclay.net
Don't forget to download our District's new app to stay connected this school year! Rooms will be the primary method for school-to-guardian communication for the 2025-2026 school year. You can download the app at the following links:
Download for Android https://aptg.co/GbKvH7
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/7sy3gF
