Clayton Public School District

Congratulations to our Clayton Middle School Spelling Bee participants and winners! 🎉

We are so proud of the 8 brave spellers who represented our school with confidence, determination, and academic excellence:

✨ DaSean Seright
✨ Cypress Clarke-Pich
✨ Julien Aviles
✨ Emerie Eichhorn
✨ Nyla Davis
✨ Ya'Nae Wiggins
✨ Rachael Osayemi
✨ Madison Thibault

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🥉 3rd Place – Madison Thibault
🥈 2nd Place – Rachael Osayemi
🥇 1st Place – Ya’Nae Wiggins (winning word: “savant”)

A special congratulations to Ya’Nae Wiggins, who will advance to the regional competition in Philadelphia on March 7th! 👏

💙 Many thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Spelling Bee such a success:

⭐ Ms. Wojciechowski — our fearless leader — for her guidance, structure, professionalism, time, and TLC for all of our spellers. The event ran flawlessly! Thank you, Ms. W!
⭐ Ms. Simmons — Resource Provider & Compass
⭐ Our judges — “The 3 C’s”: Ms. Castro, Ms. Colon & Mr. Copeland
⭐ Our ELA teachers for supporting students in the classroom and helping prepare them for this special event.

Please join us in celebrating these students when you see them — we are so proud of their hard work and courage! 💙💛 #ClaytonPride #CMSSpellingBee #ClipperStrong

⏰ Reminder, Clayton Families!
We have Early Dismissal this Friday, February 13th.
Thank you for planning ahead to ensure a smooth pickup! 💙💛

A bet is a bet! 💛

Last night, Pitman’s Superintendent kept his word and performed Clayton’s alma mater at our BOE meeting after the 100th Thanksgiving Day game.

Clink this link to view the performance:
https://youtu.be/_nb1r0TIV2Q

We appreciate the sportsmanship and enjoyed the entertainment! 👏😉

Rivalry strong. Community stronger. 💙💛

#ClipperNation #100YearsStrong

Congratulations, Renee Lavelle! 🎉

Clayton Public School District proudly recognizes Renee Lavelle as a recipient of the Clayton Community of Excellence Award in honor of her 30 years of outstanding service and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community.

Renee’s dedication, professionalism, and heart for Clayton Public Schools have made a lasting impact across generations. We are grateful for her continued service and the example she sets each day. 💙💛

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!

Reminder: There will be no school for students tomorrow due to a scheduled teacher in-service day.

Clayton School Gear is ON SALE!
Students from all grades can show their school pride- shop now!💙

Scan the flyer QR code or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://shopthecornerpress.com/products/ols/categories/clayton-middle-school-50b44e

Proceeds support Clayton Middle School PBIS.

Online Store Ends Feb 20

Clayton Soccer Association’s Spring Registration is OPEN! 🌟

At Clayton Public School District, Black history is taught, honored, and celebrated all year long. Black History Month gives us a special opportunity to highlight the achievements, culture, and lasting impact of Black leaders -past and present- while inspiring our students to help shape the future.

💡 Need Help with Utility Bills? 💡
Families in our community are invited to attend an Energy Assistance Enrollment Event to get help applying for state-funded programs that may lower utility bills and prevent service disruption.
📍 Location: Glassboro Public Library
101 Rowan Blvd., Glassboro, NJ
📅 Date: March 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00–6:00 PM
Eligible households can receive assistance enrolling in energy support programs. All utility customers are welcome.
⚠️ Reminder: The Winter Moratorium ends March 15 — don’t wait to get the help you need.
📄 Be sure to bring documents like:
• Lease/mortgage
• Recent gas & electric bills
• Proof of income
• IDs & Social Security cards for household members
📞 Questions? Contact Christina Teel at 609-833-1302 or cteel@sjindustries.com
Please share with anyone who may benefit. ❤️

The internet outage that was affecting Herma Simmons has been resovled and phones are back up.

Please see the attached letter to the Community.

Due to current icy conditions and out of an abundance of caution to keep our students and staff safe, Clayton Public School District will operate on a 2-HOUR DELAY on:

Thursday, January 29
Friday, January 30

This additional time allows for safer road conditions and proper preparation of school facilities.

Herma Simmons has been experiencing an internet outage that is also affecting the phones. We will provide an update once everything is back online.

Celebrating our Herma Simmons Elementary School December Clippers of the Month!

✨These students have shown exceptional responsibility, kindness, and a love for learning that inspires everyone around them. We are so proud of your accomplishments and the positive energy you bring to the classroom each day. ✨

Keep being AMAZING! 💙💛

Celebrating our Herma Simmons Elementary School December Clippers of the Month!

✨These students have shown exceptional responsibility, kindness, and a love for learning that inspires everyone around them. We are so proud of your accomplishments and the positive energy you bring to the classroom each day. ✨

Keep being AMAZING! 💙💛

Congratulations to the Clayton Middle School Clippers of the Month for December!
We appreciate your effort, respect, and commitment to learning—qualities that strengthen our entire school community. Keep up the amazing work, Clippers! 💙💛

Congratulations to our Clayton High School Clippers of the Month for December! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize students who demonstrate leadership, strong character, and a positive influence on our school community. Keep shining!💙💛