🎉 Congratulations, Gay Lynn Pipich! 💙💛
During today’s In-Service Day, Superintendent Nikolaos Koutsogiannis proudly presented Gay Lynn Pipich with the Clayton Community of Excellence Award, recognizing her exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success. 👏
Gay Lynn’s positivity, professionalism, and tireless support of students and colleagues truly embody what it means to be part of the Clipper family. 💙💛
We are so proud to celebrate her contributions to Clayton Public Schools!
During today’s In-Service Day, Superintendent Nikolaos Koutsogiannis proudly presented Gay Lynn Pipich with the Clayton Community of Excellence Award, recognizing her exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success. 👏
Gay Lynn’s positivity, professionalism, and tireless support of students and colleagues truly embody what it means to be part of the Clipper family. 💙💛
We are so proud to celebrate her contributions to Clayton Public Schools!
❤️World Kindness Day❤️ Thursday, November 13th. Join us in celebrating kindness the Mr. Rogers way! Choose your cozy vibe:
🧥 Wear a cardigan or
❤️ Wear red or
🧶 Wear a cozy sweater
Let’s fill our halls with warmth, smiles, and kindness all day long 🤗✨
📣 School Schedule Reminder!
Clayton Public Schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday, November 5th–7th, for Teacher In-Service and the NJEA Convention. 🍎✏️
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend and some well-deserved rest! 😄
📚 Students return to school on Monday, November 10. See you then, Clippers! 💙💛
Clayton Public Schools will be closed Wednesday through Friday, November 5th–7th, for Teacher In-Service and the NJEA Convention. 🍎✏️
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend and some well-deserved rest! 😄
📚 Students return to school on Monday, November 10. See you then, Clippers! 💙💛
Dine and Donate event at Chipotle in Glassboro - Saturday, Nov. 8th 4PM-8PM
🎃👏 Shoutout to our Herma Simmons Administrators! 👏🎃
They went all-in this year with their coordinated costumes... showing that school spirit and teamwork doesn't stop at the classroom door! Thank you for bringing so much creativity, fun, and leadership on Halloween Day and beyond! 🎃👻
They went all-in this year with their coordinated costumes... showing that school spirit and teamwork doesn't stop at the classroom door! Thank you for bringing so much creativity, fun, and leadership on Halloween Day and beyond! 🎃👻
🎭🕯️ Behind the screams! 👻
A huge shoutout to our incredible Clayton High School Stage Crew who worked together to create an amazing Haunted Walk for this year’s Fright Night! From lighting and sound to spooky effects and set design — your creativity and teamwork made it a night to remember! 💀🎃
A huge shoutout to our incredible Clayton High School Stage Crew who worked together to create an amazing Haunted Walk for this year’s Fright Night! From lighting and sound to spooky effects and set design — your creativity and teamwork made it a night to remember! 💀🎃
🎃🍬Happy Halloween Clippers!
Before you head out, remember these quick safety tips:
👻 Stay with your group — stick with friends or family!
💡 Be seen — wear bright colors or carry a flashlight.
🚗 Look both ways — use sidewalks and crosswalks.
🍭 Check before you chew — have an adult look over your treats.
🏠 Visit homes you know — and never go inside a stranger’s house.
Have fun, stay safe, and have a spook-tacular Halloween!
Clayton's Trick-or-treat hours are 4-8 PM.
Before you head out, remember these quick safety tips:
👻 Stay with your group — stick with friends or family!
💡 Be seen — wear bright colors or carry a flashlight.
🚗 Look both ways — use sidewalks and crosswalks.
🍭 Check before you chew — have an adult look over your treats.
🏠 Visit homes you know — and never go inside a stranger’s house.
Have fun, stay safe, and have a spook-tacular Halloween!
Clayton's Trick-or-treat hours are 4-8 PM.
💛💙 A huge thank-you to our incredible community leaders for joining us at Fright Night 2025 and for your continued support of Clayton Public Schools! 🎃👻
🍎 Need Help Finding Food Resources in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County offers several free and confidential food assistance programs to support families, children, seniors, and individuals in need.
📍 Find local food pantries
🧺 Locate food distribution sites near you
❤️Learn about other resources
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to view the Gloucester County Food Resources Directory, including hours, contact info, and locations.
Together, we can make sure every family has access to healthy, nutritious food. ❤️
#GloucesterCounty #CommunitySupport #EndHunger #FoodAssistance
Big news, Clipper Family! 💙💛
Clayton High School has been officially named a Purple Star School by the New Jersey Department of Education — recognizing our ongoing commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.
Superintendent Nikolaos Koutsogiannis shared, “This recognition represents the heart of what we value in Clayton—relationships, belonging, and service.”
Congratulations to Principal Matthew Slater, our staff, and students for fostering a school culture where every learner is supported and every family feels at home.
#ClipperPride #PurpleStarSchool #ClaytonStrong
Clayton High School has been officially named a Purple Star School by the New Jersey Department of Education — recognizing our ongoing commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.
Superintendent Nikolaos Koutsogiannis shared, “This recognition represents the heart of what we value in Clayton—relationships, belonging, and service.”
Congratulations to Principal Matthew Slater, our staff, and students for fostering a school culture where every learner is supported and every family feels at home.
#ClipperPride #PurpleStarSchool #ClaytonStrong
💗 From our sea of pink to our sea of smiles, today at Herma was one for the books! Our amazing crew brought heart, creativity, and community spirit to every moment, shining bright for awareness and togetherness. 🩷 Huge shout-out to our incredible HSA for ending the day with such a fun and magical Trunk or Treat and to everyone who donated candy, time, and energy to make it happen. 🎃💛 BEST. TEAM. EVER! 💙
Congratulations to Herma Simmons on achieving 2025 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification!
🌎✨Our youngest Clippers are learning to care for the planet , right from their own school! 🌸💧 From school garden projects to on-site recycling, “Try-It Tuesdays,” and green classroom projects, Simmons students are growing healthy habits that last a lifetime. 💚
Proud to be a Sustainable Jersey School!
🌎✨Our youngest Clippers are learning to care for the planet , right from their own school! 🌸💧 From school garden projects to on-site recycling, “Try-It Tuesdays,” and green classroom projects, Simmons students are growing healthy habits that last a lifetime. 💚
Proud to be a Sustainable Jersey School!
👻 Fright Night is coming!
Join us for a spooktacular evening of indoor trick-or-treating presented by Clayton Athletics & Activities!
🗓 Wednesday, October 29th
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Clayton High School
All children ages 12 and under are welcome to trick or treat indoors — come dressed in your favorite costume! 🎭
✨ Haunted Trail at the Performing Arts Center
🥫 Bring a canned good to support our community food drive
🚪 Enter at the doors by the Gymnasium Parking Lot
🎭 Exit through the Performing Arts Center
💙💛 A fun, safe, family-friendly night for our Clayton community!
#ClaytonClippers #FrightNight #ClaytonPride #CommunityFun
💙⚓️ Congratulations to our Herma Simmons Clippers of the Month for September!
🌟 Grades 2nd–5th: Way to go, Clippers! Your kindness, effort, and Clipper spirit shine bright every day! 💙
🌟 Grades 2nd–5th: Way to go, Clippers! Your kindness, effort, and Clipper spirit shine bright every day! 💙
💙⚓️ Congratulations to our Herma Simmons Clippers of the Month for September!
🌟 Grades PreK–1st: We’re so proud of our youngest Clippers for their hard work and great character!
🌟 Grades PreK–1st: We’re so proud of our youngest Clippers for their hard work and great character!
Did you know? Herma Simmons Elementary is serving up something new every month with our Try It Tuesdays series!
From October through May, students will have the chance to sample a featured breakfast or lunch item — encouraging adventurous eating and healthy choices.
🍂 October’s feature: Pumpkin Hummus! — Tuesday, October 21st!
Nutritious, tasty, and full of fall flavor. We can’t wait to see what our students think!
From October through May, students will have the chance to sample a featured breakfast or lunch item — encouraging adventurous eating and healthy choices.
🍂 October’s feature: Pumpkin Hummus! — Tuesday, October 21st!
Nutritious, tasty, and full of fall flavor. We can’t wait to see what our students think!
💙 Families — we’re almost there!
Submit your Free Meal Applications by Tuesday, Oct. 14 so every student keeps enjoying FREE meals! 🍎
Even if you don’t think you qualify, your form still counts. If you do not want your information to be considered for free meals, your form is STILL NEEDED!
When you return your signed form, you have the option of “checking the box” that indicates you do not wish to be considered.
📲 Forms are available online at mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net — please take a minute to complete yours today!
Submit your Free Meal Applications by Tuesday, Oct. 14 so every student keeps enjoying FREE meals! 🍎
Even if you don’t think you qualify, your form still counts. If you do not want your information to be considered for free meals, your form is STILL NEEDED!
When you return your signed form, you have the option of “checking the box” that indicates you do not wish to be considered.
📲 Forms are available online at mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net — please take a minute to complete yours today!
Reminder! Clayton Public Schools will have an early dismissal, today (Friday, October 10) and will be closed on Monday, October 13.
We’ll see everyone back, rested and ready to learn, on Tuesday, October 14! 💙
Enjoy the extra time with family and friends, Clippers! ⚓
🚨 Cyber Safety Parent/Guardian Night –TOMORROW, October 8th 🚨
We invite all parents and guardians to join us for an important session on protecting our children online, presented with the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office.
📱 Learn safe practices, social media dangers, and strategies to keep kids protected.
☕ Free Coffee provided by Inclusive Café
🎁 Incentives & giveaways for parents/guardians who attend!
📍 Location: High School Performance Center
🗓️ Date: October 8th
Check out the flyer below for details 👇 and click the link to register!
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd2Dm99IBuAui.../viewform
#CyberSafety #ClipperCommunity #SafeKidsOnline
We invite all parents and guardians to join us for an important session on protecting our children online, presented with the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office.
📱 Learn safe practices, social media dangers, and strategies to keep kids protected.
☕ Free Coffee provided by Inclusive Café
🎁 Incentives & giveaways for parents/guardians who attend!
📍 Location: High School Performance Center
🗓️ Date: October 8th
Check out the flyer below for details 👇 and click the link to register!
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd2Dm99IBuAui.../viewform
#CyberSafety #ClipperCommunity #SafeKidsOnline
Clayton Public School District families - we’re in the final stretch!
All Free Meal Applications must be submitted no later than October 14th.
These forms help us keep FREE MEALS available for every Clayton student, every day!
Even if you don’t think you qualify, your form still counts. If you do not want your information to be considered for free meals, your form is STILL NEEDED!
When you return your signed form, you have the option of “checking the box” that indicates you do not wish to be considered.
📲 Forms are available online at mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net — please take a minute to complete yours today!
Let’s finish strong, Clayton! 💙
All Free Meal Applications must be submitted no later than October 14th.
These forms help us keep FREE MEALS available for every Clayton student, every day!
Even if you don’t think you qualify, your form still counts. If you do not want your information to be considered for free meals, your form is STILL NEEDED!
When you return your signed form, you have the option of “checking the box” that indicates you do not wish to be considered.
📲 Forms are available online at mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net — please take a minute to complete yours today!
Let’s finish strong, Clayton! 💙
