💙💛 CLIPPERS, WE’RE READY FOR YOU! 💛💙
The classrooms are ready, the hallways are waiting, and soon our schools will once again be filled with the people who make Clayton Public Schools so special — our students! As we begin a new school year, we want every student to know one thing:
💙 You belong here.
Whether it’s your very first day as a Clipper or your final first day, we can’t wait to welcome you back!
⭐GET READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR⭐
Families, bookmark these important CPSD resources:
📱 CPSD App
Stay connected with news, events, announcements and notifications.
🍎 iPhone/iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6528974066 — Apple
📲 Android: Clayton Public Schools, NJ - Apps on Google Play
🌐 District Website
🍎 Complete Your School Meal Application
All CPSD students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost, but families should still complete the annual federal free meal application. These applications help determine eligibility for programs and funding that directly benefit our students and schools.
➡️ https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/
🍽️ LunchTime School Payment Portal (for a la carte items + snacks + more!)
➡️https://schoolpaymentportal.com/ConsumerLogin.aspx
💳 MySchoolBucks
➡️https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
☀️ Enjoy these last days of summer, Clippers. Your schools are ready. Your teachers are ready. And we’re ready for YOU! 💙💛
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere #WelcomeBackClippers
✨✨ FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH CONTINUES FOR CPSD STUDENTS! ✨✨
All Clayton Public School District students in PreK–12 can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch every school day! 💙💛
🍎 All CPSD students can participate
🥪 No fees
🍎 Nutritious meals to help fuel learning and success
Help us keep free meals available for ALL Clayton students!
To support the funding that makes this possible, we need every CPSD family to complete the annual Free Meal Application — even if you don’t think you qualify.
Simply completing the application helps our District secure important funding and continue providing free meals for ALL of our students.
📅 Please complete your application by September 30!
📌 Submit your application here:
https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/
💙💛 Every family. Every form. Every student. Let’s keep it going!
All Clayton Public School District students in PreK–12 can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch every school day! 💙💛
🍎 All CPSD students can participate
🥪 No fees
🍎 Nutritious meals to help fuel learning and success
Help us keep free meals available for ALL Clayton students!
To support the funding that makes this possible, we need every CPSD family to complete the annual Free Meal Application — even if you don’t think you qualify.
Simply completing the application helps our District secure important funding and continue providing free meals for ALL of our students.
📅 Please complete your application by September 30!
📌 Submit your application here:
https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/
💙💛 Every family. Every form. Every student. Let’s keep it going!
🚗🧼 SUPPORT CLAYTON HS GIRLS SOCCER! ⚽💙💛
Stop by our Girls Soccer Car Wash this Saturday! Get your car sparkling clean while supporting the team!
Saturday, August 22
11 AM–1 PM
Clayton HS Back Gym – End of E. Howard St.
🚙 $5 per car — additional donations are greatly appreciated!
Drive in, Get Clean & Support our Team! 💙💛⚽
☀️ Halfway Through Summer Break... Keep Reading! 📚💙💛
Summer is the perfect time to explore a new story, spark your imagination, and keep learning. Every page helps young minds grow!
With the new Anne M. Wodnick Clayton Library opening soon in town, there's never been a better time to make reading part of your family's summer adventure.
📖Learn about the Gloucester County Library System and all it has to offer here: https://www.gcls.org/locations/
Happy reading, Clipper families! 💙💛
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Happy Independence Day from Clayton Public School District! ❤️🤍💙
As we celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation, we wish all of our students, families, staff, alumni, and community members a safe, joyful, and relaxing Fourth of July.
May your day be filled with family, friends, gratitude, and memorable moments as we celebrate the freedoms we share.
Have a wonderful Independence Day!
As we celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation, we wish all of our students, families, staff, alumni, and community members a safe, joyful, and relaxing Fourth of July.
May your day be filled with family, friends, gratitude, and memorable moments as we celebrate the freedoms we share.
Have a wonderful Independence Day!
Today, CPSD recognizes Juneteenth and reflects on the significance of freedom, history, and the contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation’s story.
Clayton Soccer Fall Registration is Open! ⚽
Clayton Soccer is now accepting registrations for the 2026 Fall Season for children ages 3 and up.
Families interested in learning more or registering can visit claytonclippers.com or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
We are happy to share this community opportunity with our Clayton families!
Our Clayton Gear Store is OPEN!
Get your spirit wear today! Show Clayton Pride all year long!
👉 https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/E3DzCbBw5K
Thank you for supporting our district, athletes and programs! 💙🏆
#Clayton Pride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Get your spirit wear today! Show Clayton Pride all year long!
👉 https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/E3DzCbBw5K
Thank you for supporting our district, athletes and programs! 💙🏆
#Clayton Pride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Join us for Clayton Day 2026!
Today, Clayton Public School District honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸
We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
Wishing our CPSD families a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
#MemorialDay #ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
Wishing our CPSD families a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
#MemorialDay #ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
A Special Clipper Spotlight! 🌟
Before we move too far into spring celebrations, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our March Clippers of the Month from Herma Simmons Elementary School!
Congratulations to:
⭐ Alaya Jones
⭐ Eryanna Medina
⭐ Lucy Hart
⭐ Carson Smith
⭐ Yaxel Moreno-Diaz
⭐ Ryleigh Boccelli
⭐ Alayna Martin-Gunther
⭐ Lorenzo Bull
These outstanding students demonstrated kindness, leadership, responsibility, perseverance, and Clipper Pride throughout the month of March. We are so proud of their hard work and the positive example they set for others each day. 💙💛
Please join us in congratulating these well-deserved student honorees!
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Before we move too far into spring celebrations, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our March Clippers of the Month from Herma Simmons Elementary School!
Congratulations to:
⭐ Alaya Jones
⭐ Eryanna Medina
⭐ Lucy Hart
⭐ Carson Smith
⭐ Yaxel Moreno-Diaz
⭐ Ryleigh Boccelli
⭐ Alayna Martin-Gunther
⭐ Lorenzo Bull
These outstanding students demonstrated kindness, leadership, responsibility, perseverance, and Clipper Pride throughout the month of March. We are so proud of their hard work and the positive example they set for others each day. 💙💛
Please join us in congratulating these well-deserved student honorees!
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
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
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
Today was Mrs. Carter's last day at Herma Simmons! She has spent the last 25 years dedicated to teaching and we wish her nothing but the best in her retirement! Thanks for all that you have done in the Clayton School District! HAPPY RETIREMENT!!!
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
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
💬 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
💙💛 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
