Clayton Public School District

Greetings Clipper Family,

Entering into the upcoming 3-day weekend, it's important that we understand why exactly we do not have school on Monday. The third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is a federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an extraordinary American who championed civil rights and peacefully advocated for equality. I would like to encourage all of you to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King by volunteering to serve others and to improve your community. Dr. King said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?" Let us continue to be inspired by Dr. King’s words and choose to serve others this upcoming holiday.

Respectfully,
Mr. Slater

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Clayton Public School District will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.

This day provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of respect, unity, and service in our communities.

School will reopen on Tuesday, January 20TH.

⏰ Reminder, Clayton Families!
We have Early Dismissal this Friday, January 16th.
Thank you for planning ahead to ensure a smooth pickup! 💙💛

This week, a group of former CHS graduates returned to Clayton to serve on a graduate panel for our current seniors. They shared their experiences after high school, spoke about college, careers, gap years, and answered questions about what comes next. It was an awesome opportunity for our former scholars to give back, reconnect with teachers, and help our seniors feel more confident about their future paths. Thank you Clippers!!!

Dear Herma Simmons Families,

I am writing to inform you about an emergency drill that was conducted at school today out of an abundance of caution. At approximately 2:35PM, local law enforcement was responding to a situation in a nearby area. Although there was no direct threat to our school, we worked closely with the police and made the proactive decision to implement a brief emergency secure drill to ensure the safety of our students and staff. The drill was called off promptly once law enforcement advised that it was safe to do so, and normal school operations resumed immediately.

All students and staff are safe and the drill was conducted calmly and efficiently. We are grateful to our students for following directions and to our staff for their professionalism and care throughout the process. The safety of our school community is always our top priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Sincerely,
Alicia Fragoso
Principal

📣 Dine in or Take out from Classy Cow to Donate!

Support the Clayton High School Class of 2026
at The Classy Cow Food Joint 🐄
🗓 Monday, January 12th | ⏰ 11am–8pm

Show this flyer and a portion of your meal supports our students! 🍔🎓

Welcome back! 💙💛

We’re excited to welcome our students, staff, teachers, and families back from winter break. Wishing everyone a great return and a strong start to the new year! ❄️📚✨

Happy New Year! Wishing our students, teachers, staff, and families a year filled with new hopes, new beginnings, and continued success. ⭐

❄️🎄 Happy Holidays from the Clayton Board of Education! 🎄❄️ Wishing our Clayton families, students, and staff a joyful, restful, and safe holiday season. Thank you for being part of our Clipper community! 💙💛

Warm wishes from Clayton Public School District for a joyful and restful holiday. May your days be filled with peace, kindness, and time with loved ones. 🎀

Winter Break Schedule ❄️☃️

Clayton Public Schools will have a half day on Tuesday, December 23, before heading into Winter Break, December 24–January 2.

We wish all of our students, staff, and families a joyful, safe, and restful holiday season!
We’ll see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5! 💙💛

💙 Clipper Food Pantry 💛

Clayton Public Schools is here for our community.
If your family could use a little extra support, the Clipper Food Pantry will be open:

📅 Monday, 12/22/2025
🕢 7:15–8:15 PM
📍 Pickup at the Cafeteria Entrance

Bags are provided.

🎉 Congratulations to Clayton Middle School’s November Clippers of the Month! 🎉

We’re proud of Tyler (6th), Catherine (7th), and William (8th) for their outstanding achievements!

Thank you to Heritages Dairy Store for sponsoring this recognition! 💙💛

🌟 Congratulations to the Herma Simmons Elementary School Clippers of the Month for November! 🌟

We’re proud of Noah (2nd), Aria (3rd), Kerem (4th), and Angela (5th) for being positive role models every day.

Thank you to Heritages Dairy Store for sponsoring this recognition! 💙💛

🌟 Congratulations to the Herma Simmons Elementary School Clippers of the Month for November! 🌟

We’re proud of Vayda (PK3), Charlotte (PK4), Freya (K), and Rhoda (1st) for being outstanding role models.

Thank you to Heritages Dairy Store for sponsoring this recognition! 💙💛

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

The winner of our Free Meal Form raffle has been selected and notified!
While the winning household will remain anonymous, we want to send a HUGE thank-you to every Clayton family who took the time to submit their form.

💙 Every form truly makes a difference—helping our district secure funding, programs, and resources that support ALL students every day.

Thank you, Clipper Nation, for showing up for our kids!

🎉 Congratulations to Clayton High School’s November Clippers of the Month! 🎉 We are proud to recognize Moises Jimenez-Bracho (9), Trevor Rehm (10), Molly Giuliani (11), and Jassidy Ramos-Figueroa (12) for their outstanding achievements. Thank you to Heritages Dairy Store for sponsoring this recognition! 💙💛

📣 Clayton families — WE STILL NEED TO HEAR FROM MORE OF YOU!

Completing your Free & Reduced Meal Form helps YOU, your child’s school, and our entire district receive critical funding and services that support students every day.

And here’s the bonus…
🎉 Complete your form by Wednesday, December 17th and you’ll be automatically entered into the raffle for a chance to WIN a 55” Insignia TV!

💛 It takes just a few minutes.
💙 It helps bring resources directly to our students.
👉 Your participation = support for ALL our kids.

📝 Fill out your form today!
🗓️ Deadline: Due NOW!
✍️ Fill it out here → https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/

Let’s do this, Clipper Nation!
#EveryFormCounts #ClipperFamily

Important Notes for Families

✔️ Even if your family does not meet the financial guidelines, submitting the form STILL helps us capture important data that allows us to continue providing free meals for all students.

✔️ Your form helps bring funding, programs, and resources directly to our Clayton students.

✔️ If you already submitted a Free Meal Form for the 2025–2026 school year, you do NOT need to submit another one. We already have it on file, and your household will be entered into the raffle automatically. (No calls regarding application submissions will be accepted. If you are unsure about whether you applied for this school year, you are welcome to reapply.)

🎁 Raffle Details

📅 Raffle drawing will be held on December 19
📢 Winner will be announced and notified

📦 TV prize will be ready for pickup on December 22 or December 23

💙 Clipper Food Pantry 💛

Clayton Public Schools is here for our community.
If your family could use a little extra support, the Clipper Food Pantry will be open:

📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday 12/16
🕢 7:15–8:15 PM
📍 Pickup at the Cafeteria Entrance

📅 Monday, 12/22
🕢 7:15–8:15 PM

Bags are provided.