
💙💛 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

Clayton High School Parents/Guardians, please take a moment to read the attached message, which contains important information to help you and your student prepare for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your time and support, and we look forward to a great year!
Stay healthy and safe,
Matt Slater
Principal
Clayton High School

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!


As part of our continued commitment to our Sustainable Jersey Green Initiative, we are pleased to offer our annual Back-to-School forms electronically. Completing these forms online helps reduce paper usage, lowers printing and mailing costs, and makes the process more convenient for families.
To help you get a head start on the new school year, the online forms are now available. We encourage all families to complete the required paperwork as soon as possible.
Please click the link below to access the forms, or visit our district website and navigate to the Parent & Student Resources section to complete the required forms.
https://www.claytonps.org/o/cpsd/page/parent-student-resources
We look forward to welcoming your children back for another successful school year when we return on September 2nd!
☀️ 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

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!



🎓 Congratulations, Clayton High School Class of 2026! 💙💛
📸 Complete Graduation Gallery: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Zdmcp3TPM8FE7GAXdTr1ZDOWMQDuVsDN
Special thanks to Melissa Gourley for capturing these incredible moments. ⭐
#ClaytonPride #Classof2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Clayton High School Class of 2026! 🎓
Today we celebrate your hard work, perseverance, accomplishments, and the memories you've created throughout your journey at Clayton High School.
Wishing the Class of 2026 a future filled with success, happiness, and endless possibilities. 💙 💛

🌟 Secure your child's spot early! Start in PK3 and continue seamlessly into PK4. All PK3 students automatically move on to PK4 the following school year.
📱Contact us today to learn more and reserve your child's spot.


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!

Students enjoyed a day filled with teamwork, sportsmanship, friendly competition, and fun alongside participants from Glassboro, Collingswood, Delsea, and Schalick.
Thank you to our hosts and all of the schools that participated in making this such a memorable event. Opportunities like these showcase the true spirit of inclusion, friendship, and community.
Way to represent #ClipperPride! ⚓💙💛
#UnifiedSports #ChooseToInclude #AllHeartsBelongHere #CPSD











Don’t miss out on the memories!
Clayton High School and Clayton Middle School still have a limited supply of 2025–2026 yearbooks available for purchase while supplies last!
Secure your copy today at: yearbookforever.com
Questions? Please contact nschoeler@claytonps.org.
#ClipperPride
