Thank you, parents and caregivers, for helping us successfully kick off the school year on such a high note! The energy and excitement your kids brought with them this week were absolutely amazing, and it's been a joy to have them back in the classrooms.
We're so thrilled about the year ahead and can't wait to see all the amazing things our students will accomplish. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to a fantastic school year together!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Reed
We are kicking off this school year with the addition of student pennants. Each student has personalized their pennant and can earn stickers for having their planner signed every day, weekly perfect attendance, leveling up in Lexia, participating in special school events, Run/Walk miles complete, Sunshine State Readers and many more opportunities! This is a great way for students to see their accomplishments, and each quarter they will start filling up their next pennant. Check out your child's planner every day for information, and don't forget to sign it!
Our school has been gifted two beautiful barrel planters for our entryway, and we are in need of two bags of potting soil and drought-resistant plants to fill them. Please contact Mrs. Reed, or feel free to drop off items if you can help! Thank you in advance!
The School Advisory Council (SAC) is comprised of caring parents, teachers, and support staff and meets quarterly to discuss the progress of our school and ways to improve our students' experience. We are in need of additional parent representatives on our SAC. Please email Mrs. Reed at adele.reed@myoneclay.net if YOU are interested! The SAC is a small commitment of your time that makes a BIG impact!
While teachers have already begun in-class baseline assessments, state PM1 FAST assessments officially begin on Tuesday, August 26. Parents should review their respective Parent Notification Letters below.
K-2nd Grade FAST Parent Notification Letter
3rd-6th Grade FAST Parent Notification Letter
All our CHE parents and caregivers should respond to their Rooms invitations to ensure that you receive all communication from your child's teacher and our admin team. Download the OneClay App, so you won't miss a notification whenever critical information is released to both your app and your texting applications. For assistance, you can visit oneclay.net/app.
Cell phones must be silenced and concealed in backpacks for the duration of the school day. They should be neither seen nor heard. No Apple Watches or comparable smart watches are permitted, as these ARE wireless communication devices.
Your child will NOT be released to you (or anyone else), even if we know you, without a picture ID. Individuals who wish to pick up your child or have lunch with him/her MUST be on the student's contact list in Synergy. Safety FIRST!
Be sure to acclimate yourself to our car rider procedures if you'll be picking up your students from school. Your patience is so greatly appreciated as SAFETY is our primary concern, and not speed! We will always try to dismiss students as efficiently as possible, and your adherence to our procedure is critical in making this happen! Click HERE for our Car Rider Procedures!
OneClay Culture is a district initiative to unify how schools and students are supported in the areas of positive behavior support, character education, required instruction, and more through a focus on developing positive school and classroom cultures and building our students' resiliency skills. Click HERE for more information and the yearlong calendar of instruction.
Per district policy, when lightning is detected within 8 miles of our school, "shelter in place" in initiated and students are not permitted outside the buildings. This SIGNIFICANTLY affects dismissal, which is delayed because we cannot release students unless a parent comes into the building to pick up the child. We'll communicate with you on days that severe weather may impact dismissal, but please be patient with us, as well as prepared, as our purpose is never to inconvenience our families, but to keep our kids safe!
We encourage all our Bulldogs to bring a water bottle to school to stay healthy and hydrated. We offer multiple fountains and filling stations on campus. Water bottles that will be used in class should be transparent and contain water only. NO STANLEYS or comparable tumblers are permitted.
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, the Clay County District Schools, you must opt-in and register your child to ride the bus. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Clay County District Schools Transportation Department by emailing routing@myoneclay.net or calling 904-336-0001, option 2. AFTER you register, be sure to set up the CHIPMUNK App to stay informed about your child's bus!
Wednesday, Aug. 20:
-PAWS for Kindness PVO Fundraiser
Friday, Aug. 22 :
-Bulldog Pride Day: Wear your CHE shirt or school colors
COMING SOON:
August 27: (DATE CHANGE) School Advisory Council Meeting, 3:10 pm, Media Center
August 29: College Colors Day - Wear Your Collegiate Gear
SEPTEMBER: Welcome Back GLOW DANCE!
To promote our August and September initiative of Community, the PVO will be selling PAWS for Kindness, starting next week! For just $1, you can celebrate the amazing people who make our community strong. Recognize a students, staff member, parent or community member who deserves appreciation. Your PAW Print will be displayed with your special message of gratitude. Click HERE to download and print PAWS for Kindness order slips or watch the Tuesday folder.
Our 25-26 School Shirt features our One Team, One Dream theme AND displays our core belief that we are Stronger Together! Pre-orders are available NOW at MySchoolBucks!
This year, we would like to unite our Bulldogs and make getting ready for school on Mondays EASY with our dri-fit Run/Walk shirts! All students participate in Run/Walk on Mondays, so show your school spirit with a CHE Run/Walk Shirt! Available sizes include Youth Small - Adult XL (additional charge for 2X/3X). Order today on MySchoolBucks! Parents, join us for Run/Walk with your shirt too!
A hard copy of the CHE Parent/Student Handbook is available in the Student Planner, which your child will receive during the first week of school. Parents should check the planner daily for communication from the teacher, and sign to note that they have reviewed any information that might be shared that day.
The CCDS Family Handbook / Code of Conduct has been updated for 2025-2026. Click HERE to view the updated document. Please note the following expectations that reflect dress code expectations specific to CHE:
Shorts, dresses or skirts should come to the middle thigh or longer. If leggings are worn with the above mentioned clothing items, then the top layer of clothing (shorts, dress, skirt, etc.) MUST come to the middle thigh or longer.
Jeans/pants that have frays/holes above the middle thigh must have something underneath them, such as leggings that cover the skin, so as not to expose skin or undergarments.
Shirts must cover the shoulder and not expose undergarments in any manner or any part of the torso.
Students may bring water ONLY - no other drinks - to class, in a CLEAR, plastic bottle with a secure cap or lid.
Head coverings are not permitted inside buildings & classrooms unless expressly permitted by administration.
Remember a rule of thumb for dress code:If you're not sure that an item meets the dress code, don't wear it!
In our ongoing efforts to simplify and streamline your experience during the back-to-school season, we have digitized several required parental preference forms. Please review and complete these at your earliest convenience, as this information is vital for your student's safety and well-being while at school.
Emergency Medical Card
This form provides us with essential contact information, medical conditions, and emergency instructions for your child. Keeping this updated ensures we can respond quickly and appropriately in a medical situation.
Media Center Access and Book Check-out
This form allows parents to select their child’s media center access.
Consent for School-Based Healthcare Services
This form obtains the parental consent required by Florida Statute 1014.04 for students to access specific school-based healthcare services.
Nursing Assessment (use of the school clinic)
Health Screening
To complete these forms, please log in to your ParentVUE account. Once logged in, select "25-26 Annual Updates and Consents" to begin the process, if you have not done so already. You can find helpful guides below to walk you through the steps:
Should you have any questions regarding ParentVUE and completing these forms, please contact us to speak with the records secretary, Ms. Pam, who will assist you.
Our school office hours are 7:30 am to 3:30. Student instructional time is from 8:30 am, when the tardy bell rings, until 2:42 pm, when students are dismissed. Students are permitted on campus for breakfast in the cafeteria at 8:05 am.
Please be aware that supervision by staff is not provided before 8:05 am or after 3:00 pm. Onsite before- and after-school care is provided by the YMCA for students in grades K-6 from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm. Click HERE for information about the YMCA program. Our YMCA Site Leader will be available at Orientation to answer any questions and facilitate sign-ups.
Click HERE to View the CCDS 2025-2026 Student Calendar
Click HERE to View the Clay Hill Elementary Calendar
Clay Hill Elementary qualifies as a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school, and as such, ALL students receive FREE Breakfast and Lunch daily. No registration for free or reduced-priced meals is necessary for any student.
If you wish to provide your student with additional funds for the purchase of "extras," you may do so through MySchoolBucks. Click HERE to Access Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Volunteers can assist before, during, or after school, and we know that our students are FAR more successful when we are blessed with strong engagement from our parents and caregivers!
CCDS Volunteer Registration is NOW available! Click the link below to access the CCDS Volunteer Information and Registration page!
Clay Hill Elementary School
Email: adele.reed@myoneclay.net
Website: https://www.oneclay.net/che
Address: 6345 C.R. 218, Jacksonville, 32234
Phone: 904-336-0775 / Fax: 904-336-0777
