Herma Simmons Elementary – Clippers of the Month (April) 🌟
Please join us in congratulating our outstanding April Clippers of the Month from Herma Simmons Elementary! These students have been recognized for demonstrating kindness, responsibility, leadership, and a positive attitude throughout our school community. We are so proud of the example they set each day! 💙💛
⭐ Ava Olbrich
⭐ Eli Bollinger
⭐ Khamila Brower
⭐ Rebecca Hipolito-Correa
⭐ John Whartenby
⭐ Amelia Murcavage
⭐ Paige Agee
⭐ Isaac Hipolito-Correa
A special thank you to Heritages Dairy Store for sponsoring this recognition and supporting our students.
#ClipperPride #HermaSimmonsElementary #AllHeartsBelongHere
Please join us in congratulating our outstanding April Clippers of the Month from Herma Simmons Elementary! These students have been recognized for demonstrating kindness, responsibility, leadership, and a positive attitude throughout our school community. We are so proud of the example they set each day! 💙💛
⭐ Ava Olbrich
⭐ Eli Bollinger
⭐ Khamila Brower
⭐ Rebecca Hipolito-Correa
⭐ John Whartenby
⭐ Amelia Murcavage
⭐ Paige Agee
⭐ Isaac Hipolito-Correa
A special thank you to Heritages Dairy Store for sponsoring this recognition and supporting our students.
#ClipperPride #HermaSimmonsElementary #AllHeartsBelongHere
🏃♂️💙 What an incredible day at the 2026 Unified Track Meet at Delsea High School!
Clayton Public School District was proud to participate alongside more than 18 schools in this amazing event celebrating inclusion, teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride. Our students represented CPSD with determination, encouragement, and true Clipper spirit every step of the way!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience so special for our students and athletes. We are so proud of all who participated! 💛💙
#ClipperPride #UnifiedSports #AllHeartsBelongHere
Clayton Public School District was proud to participate alongside more than 18 schools in this amazing event celebrating inclusion, teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride. Our students represented CPSD with determination, encouragement, and true Clipper spirit every step of the way!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience so special for our students and athletes. We are so proud of all who participated! 💛💙
#ClipperPride #UnifiedSports #AllHeartsBelongHere
The Annual Cappies Gala, recognizing excellence in High School theater, was held on Saturday, May 16. Clayton High School's production of Cinderella received 3 nominations and was honored with 1 win. Congratulations to the following students!
Nominees:
Kyleigh Norris - Comic Actor in a Female Role
Clayton Crows - Stage Crew
Winner:
Alexis Amerman - Featured Actor in a Female Role
Nominees:
Kyleigh Norris - Comic Actor in a Female Role
Clayton Crows - Stage Crew
Winner:
Alexis Amerman - Featured Actor in a Female Role
🌎☀️ Registration is now OPEN for the FutureReady: Clayton Climate Lab — Learn. Explore. Act. Summer Program!
Open to current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students entering grades 6–8 for the 2026–2027 school year.
This exciting hands-on opportunity gives students the chance to explore environmental science through real-world investigations, outdoor learning experiences, community projects, and more!
Dates: July 6 – July 23
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: 💲 FREE to attend!
📢 Families can sign up on a first come, first served basis using the registration link below. Spots are limited!
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
🌿 The CHS Environmental Club is selling beautiful 8-inch coleus hanging baskets for just $10 each! 🌿
Add a pop of color to your porch, patio, or garden while supporting our students and their environmental initiatives at Clayton High School! 💚
💲 $10 each
🪴 8-inch hanging baskets
💵 Payment options: Cash, Check (payable to Clayton High School), or Venmo (@SUE-DAVENPORT-5)
For more information, please contact Ms. Davenport at sdavenport@claytonps.org.
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere #ClaytonHighSchool #CHSEnvironmentalClub
Add a pop of color to your porch, patio, or garden while supporting our students and their environmental initiatives at Clayton High School! 💚
💲 $10 each
🪴 8-inch hanging baskets
💵 Payment options: Cash, Check (payable to Clayton High School), or Venmo (@SUE-DAVENPORT-5)
For more information, please contact Ms. Davenport at sdavenport@claytonps.org.
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere #ClaytonHighSchool #CHSEnvironmentalClub
🧪🔬 Join us for the Clayton Middle School Science Fair!
Our students have been hard at work creating amazing projects, experiments, and discoveries — and now it’s time to share them with the community! 🌟
📅 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Clayton Middle School Cafeteria
Come explore student projects, ask questions, and celebrate the creativity and curiosity of our Clippers! ⚛️💡
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Our students have been hard at work creating amazing projects, experiments, and discoveries — and now it’s time to share them with the community! 🌟
📅 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Clayton Middle School Cafeteria
Come explore student projects, ask questions, and celebrate the creativity and curiosity of our Clippers! ⚛️💡
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Family Movie Night!
🎬 Movie in the Park – Zootopia 2
📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
🌧 Rain Date: May 16, 2026
📍 Robert Sandelier Memorial Park
⏰ Festivities begin at 6:00 PM | Movie starts at dusk
Join us for a fun family night out in the park! We will have food vendors on site selling pizza, hot dogs, snacks, and drinks. There will also be activities for children and a face painter before the movie begins.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with the community while watching Zootopia 2 under the stars.
Hosted by: Clayton Municipality’s Special Events Committee
🏑 Join the Fun at the CHS Field Hockey Camp! 🏑
The Clayton High School Varsity Field Hockey team is hosting a FREE Field Hockey Camp on Saturday, June 6th at Haupt Field in Clayton!
📍 Haupt Field, Clayton NJ
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🕘 Please arrive early for check-in!
Open to children ages 8 and older — no experience necessary and all townships are welcome! Participants should come prepared with:
✔️ Sneakers
✔️ Athletic clothing
✔️ Water bottle
Registration closes June 1st! Click on the link below to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTDtmzthtwdESUp1CbsaBWEihgSV-ZfxW7QfoZLGGlPrlUCg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Come learn new skills, meet the CHS players, and enjoy a great morning of teamwork, energy, and fun! 🧡💙
Questions? Contact Cayla Paden at cpaden@claytonps.org
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere #ClaytonFieldHockey
Clayton Middle School Drama Club
Presents…
Nickelodeon
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
YOUTH EDITION
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at
1 PM and 6 PM
Clayton Performing Arts Center
55 Pop Kramer Blvd.
Clayton, NJ 08312
Tickets $5 CASH ONLY At The Door
Pre-order tickets can be purchased by cash or check (made out to CMS Drama Club)
from any CMS drama student,
Miss Connell (RM 306), or Miss Lupo (Rm 405)
Happy National Nurses Week to our incredible CPSD school nurses! 💙💛
Thank you for the care, compassion, and support you provide to our students and staff each day. Your kindness and dedication make a difference in every school across our district. 🩺✨
#NationalNursesWeek #ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Thank you for the care, compassion, and support you provide to our students and staff each day. Your kindness and dedication make a difference in every school across our district. 🩺✨
#NationalNursesWeek #ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
This week, we celebrate the heart of Clayton Public School District- our incredible teachers 💙💛
Every lesson, every encouraging word, every moment of support makes a lasting difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for showing up each day with passion, dedication, and care.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Every lesson, every encouraging word, every moment of support makes a lasting difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for showing up each day with passion, dedication, and care.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Good morning! 🌞 Spring Spectacular is TODAY! 🎉
Come out and enjoy the fun—we hope to see you there! 💙💛
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Come out and enjoy the fun—we hope to see you there! 💙💛
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 👀
Bring the whole family to our Spring Spectacular! 🌷
✨ Free books
🎶 Music & activities
🛍 Vendors & community resources
💬Parent's Chat at 12:00 - Join us inside the Herma S. Simmons Library
(Bonus: Participants in Parent's Chat will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Acme gift card!)
Saturday, May 2 | ⏰ 11–2
Herma Simmons Elementary
Rain or shine—we can’t wait to see you! 💙💛
#AllHeartsBelongHere
Bring the whole family to our Spring Spectacular! 🌷
✨ Free books
🎶 Music & activities
🛍 Vendors & community resources
💬Parent's Chat at 12:00 - Join us inside the Herma S. Simmons Library
(Bonus: Participants in Parent's Chat will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Acme gift card!)
Saturday, May 2 | ⏰ 11–2
Herma Simmons Elementary
Rain or shine—we can’t wait to see you! 💙💛
#AllHeartsBelongHere
Thank you, Ty “Dancing Wolf” Ellis, for spending time with our Clipperville kids. Our students loved learning how to make Corn Husk Dolls and truly appreciated the opportunity to hear your insights into Indigenous culture. Your visit created a meaningful and memorable experience for all of us.💙💛
Attention Parents/Guardians of Juniors:
Senior portraits will take place May 12–14 during the school day.
Students must sign up for a time slot using the online link that was emailed to them.
There is no cost for the in-school portrait session. However, if an appointment needs to be changed or canceled, it must be done at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a $25 fee.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Schoeler or Mr. Antonelli.
💬 Parents Chat Room is happening at our Spring Spectacular! 💙💛
Join us for an open, supportive conversation focused on your child’s success at Clayton Public Schools.
Saturday, May 2
12:00 PM
Herma S. Simmons Library
This is a great opportunity to:
✔️ Share what you want educators to know
✔️ Learn what educators want parents to know
✔️ Connect, ask questions, and support one another
🎉 Bonus: Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Acme gift card!
No registration required—just stop in during the Spring Spectacular!
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere #FamilyEngagement #CPSD
Join us for an open, supportive conversation focused on your child’s success at Clayton Public Schools.
Saturday, May 2
12:00 PM
Herma S. Simmons Library
This is a great opportunity to:
✔️ Share what you want educators to know
✔️ Learn what educators want parents to know
✔️ Connect, ask questions, and support one another
🎉 Bonus: Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Acme gift card!
No registration required—just stop in during the Spring Spectacular!
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere #FamilyEngagement #CPSD
🚨 FINAL HOURS TO VOTE! 🚨
Our very own Mr. Koreck (CHS Art Teacher) is in the GROUP FINALS for America’s Favorite Teacher! 🙌
🏆 If he takes 1st place… we bring home a FREE assembly with Bill Nye the Science Guy! ✨
🗳️ Vote FREE once per day:
https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/quintin-koreck
⏰ Deadline: TONIGHT at 10 PM
He must be in 1st place to advance — every vote counts!
Let’s show up BIG for Mr. Koreck and finish strong, Clipper Family! 💙💛
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Our very own Mr. Koreck (CHS Art Teacher) is in the GROUP FINALS for America’s Favorite Teacher! 🙌
🏆 If he takes 1st place… we bring home a FREE assembly with Bill Nye the Science Guy! ✨
🗳️ Vote FREE once per day:
https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/quintin-koreck
⏰ Deadline: TONIGHT at 10 PM
He must be in 1st place to advance — every vote counts!
Let’s show up BIG for Mr. Koreck and finish strong, Clipper Family! 💙💛
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
💗 Spreading Kindness at Simmons! 💗
Our 5th grade girls at Herma S. Simmons Elementary School recently participated in a powerful afternoon with the Kind Campaign - an experience centered on empathy, inclusion, and the importance of lifting one another up.
Through meaningful conversations and activities, students explored the impact of kindness and learned how their words and actions can make a difference each and every day.
We are so proud of our students for embracing this message and helping to create a school community where all hearts truly belong. 💙💛
#AllHeartsBelongHere #ClipperPride #ChooseKindness
Our 5th grade girls at Herma S. Simmons Elementary School recently participated in a powerful afternoon with the Kind Campaign - an experience centered on empathy, inclusion, and the importance of lifting one another up.
Through meaningful conversations and activities, students explored the impact of kindness and learned how their words and actions can make a difference each and every day.
We are so proud of our students for embracing this message and helping to create a school community where all hearts truly belong. 💙💛
#AllHeartsBelongHere #ClipperPride #ChooseKindness
💙💛 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💛💙
Today, we proudly recognize the incredible administrative professionals of Clayton Public School District - the friendly faces at our front offices, the steady hands behind the scenes, and the voices who keep our schools connected and running smoothly every single day.
Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and the care you show to our Clipper community each day. We appreciate you!
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Mr. Koreck, our CHS Art teacher, is in the Group Finals for America’s Favorite Teacher! 🙌
If he wins, we get a **FREE assembly from Bill Nye! ✨
🗳️ Vote FREE once per day:
https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/quintin-koreck
⏰ Deadline: April 23 at 10 PM — he must be in 1st place to move on!
Let’s rally behind Mr. Koreck! 💙💛
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
