💙 Clipper Community Food Pantry 💛
Tuesday November 18th & Thursday Nov 20th from 4-5:30PM
Clayton High School Cafeteria (Please use Cafeteria Doors)
Clayton Public Schools is here for our community. If your family could use a little extra support, the Clipper Food Pantry offers supplemental food items to help meet your needs.
👜 Bags will be provided.
🥫Food items will include non-perishables (canned goods, boxed cereals, pastas, etc.)
💛 Donations are also welcome and can be dropped off on the 18th (before 3:00PM) at the Clayton High School Main Office.
The Clipper Pantry is open to any Clayton family who could use a little extra support — no questions asked. 💙
🌟 Nominate an Outstanding Educator! 🌟
Parents, friends, students, educators, and community members—we want to hear from you!
Help us celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference every day at Clayton Public Schools. 💙💛
👉 Submit your nomination here:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfedveIC-pSobCFR05slxO5zc0I43yDeFdxEUUcQant4bMYQQ/viewform
We are especially grateful to the veterans within our **Clayton community—students, families, staff, and alumni—**who have answered the call to serve.
💙💛 Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay
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!
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! 💙💛
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! 🎃👻
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! 💀🎃
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.
🍎 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
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
🌎✨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
🌟 Grades 2nd–5th: Way to go, Clippers! Your kindness, effort, and Clipper spirit shine bright every day! 💙
🌟 Grades PreK–1st: We’re so proud of our youngest Clippers for their hard work and great character!
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!
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!
