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💙💛 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

➡️https://www.claytonps.org

🍎 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

5 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEE YOU SOON CLIPPERS
Greetings Clipper Family,

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
5 days ago, Matthew Slater
BTS Letter
✨✨ 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!
6 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Free Meals District Wide. Forms are still needed.
🚗🧼 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! 💙💛⚽
6 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
car wash 8/22

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!

16 days ago, Clayton Public School District

☀️ 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

about 1 month ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
keep reading!
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!
about 2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
4th of July!
Congrats to Alex Osayemi as he continues to shine at Alabama in his track career. Already representing US U20 team, look out for Olympic hopeful in future.
2 months ago, Dan Antonelli
Alex
Today, CPSD recognizes Juneteenth and reflects on the significance of freedom, history, and the contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation’s story.
2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
June 19th

🎓 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

2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Class of 2026 Photo Gallery

🎓 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. 💙 💛

2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Class of 2026
⏰ Don't miss out! Preschool 4 classes for 2026-2027 are full and accepting waitlist registrations. Preschool 3 enrollment is open, but spots are limited.

🌟 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.
2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRK 2026
PREK 2026
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
3 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
link to clayton school spirit gear store: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/E3DzCbBw5K/myteamshop/1091

Join us for Clayton Day 2026!

3 months ago, Clayton Public School District
Clayton Day 2026
💙💛 Clayton Public School District's Unified Sports team had a fantastic time at the Unified Kickball Tournament hosted by Glassboro High School this past weekend!

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
3 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
KICKBALL 2026
KICKBALL 2026
KICKBALL 2026
KICKBALL 2026
KICKBALL 2026
KICKBALL 2026
KICKBALL 2026
KICKBALL 2026
KICKBALL 2026
Clayton baseball and softball players volunteer time at Miracle Program this weekend.
3 months ago, Dan Antonelli
team
Juson Stewart and Alexus Paden honored as SJCA Scholar Athletes tonight! Thank you to SJCA on honoring our student athletes.
3 months ago, Dan Antonelli
Sjca
Congrats to Kennedy Eaddy on placing 4th in the state in Group 1 and qualifying for the Meet Of Champions!
3 months ago, Dan Antonelli
Kennedy
Our annual "Night of the Arts" tonight proved that our scholars at Clayton High School have talent on a different level! Thank you to all the artists, educators, parents, and community members for your continued support of the arts at CHS.
3 months ago, Matthew Slater
sing
sculpture
art
dragon
oz
sculpture
portrait
wall

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

3 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
yearbooks for sale