Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his timeless reminder that doing what is right always matters. 💙
Greetings Clipper Family,
Entering into the upcoming 3-day weekend, it's important that we understand why exactly we do not have school on Monday. The third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is a federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an extraordinary American who championed civil rights and peacefully advocated for equality. I would like to encourage all of you to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King by volunteering to serve others and to improve your community. Dr. King said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?" Let us continue to be inspired by Dr. King’s words and choose to serve others this upcoming holiday.
Respectfully,
Mr. Slater
Entering into the upcoming 3-day weekend, it's important that we understand why exactly we do not have school on Monday. The third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is a federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an extraordinary American who championed civil rights and peacefully advocated for equality. I would like to encourage all of you to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King by volunteering to serve others and to improve your community. Dr. King said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?" Let us continue to be inspired by Dr. King’s words and choose to serve others this upcoming holiday.
Respectfully,
Mr. Slater
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Clayton Public School District will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
This day provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of respect, unity, and service in our communities.
School will reopen on Tuesday, January 20TH.
This day provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of respect, unity, and service in our communities.
School will reopen on Tuesday, January 20TH.
⏰ Reminder, Clayton Families!
We have Early Dismissal this Friday, January 16th.
Thank you for planning ahead to ensure a smooth pickup! 💙💛
We have Early Dismissal this Friday, January 16th.
Thank you for planning ahead to ensure a smooth pickup! 💙💛
Congratulations to Mike Placko as he was honored today at a banquet for NJ State Coach of Year in girls track last year! Well deserved Coach!
Congrats to Lady Clippers wrestling team as they post a win over BCIT today in first ever girls dual meet in school history! Gisele Jones, Reilly Trotter, Alexis Paden, and Kendal Renshaw all posted pins in the win.
This week, a group of former CHS graduates returned to Clayton to serve on a graduate panel for our current seniors. They shared their experiences after high school, spoke about college, careers, gap years, and answered questions about what comes next. It was an awesome opportunity for our former scholars to give back, reconnect with teachers, and help our seniors feel more confident about their future paths. Thank you Clippers!!!
📣 Dine in or Take out from Classy Cow to Donate!
Support the Clayton High School Class of 2026
at The Classy Cow Food Joint 🐄
🗓 Monday, January 12th | ⏰ 11am–8pm
Show this flyer and a portion of your meal supports our students! 🍔🎓
Support the Clayton High School Class of 2026
at The Classy Cow Food Joint 🐄
🗓 Monday, January 12th | ⏰ 11am–8pm
Show this flyer and a portion of your meal supports our students! 🍔🎓
Welcome back! 💙💛
We’re excited to welcome our students, staff, teachers, and families back from winter break. Wishing everyone a great return and a strong start to the new year! ❄️📚✨
We’re excited to welcome our students, staff, teachers, and families back from winter break. Wishing everyone a great return and a strong start to the new year! ❄️📚✨
Happy New Year! Wishing our students, teachers, staff, and families a year filled with new hopes, new beginnings, and continued success. ⭐
Lady Clippers wrestling back to work at Howell today. Kendal Renshaw laced 5th, Alexus Paden 2nd, and Sophia Holmes captured a title!
Congrats to boys wrestling team as we had five place winners at Dan Allen Classic. 3rd- Jamal Brown, 2nd- Jayden Tartaglione, Will Camp, Jeff Smith and Champion Steven Benckert.
Congrats to Lady Clippers wrestling as Sophia Holmes and Kendal Renshaw place 2nd and Alexus Paden is champion at Lady Clippers Classic Tournament. We hosted over 150 girls wrestlers!
❄️🎄 Happy Holidays from the Clayton Board of Education! 🎄❄️
Wishing our Clayton families, students, and staff a joyful, restful, and safe holiday season. Thank you for being part of our Clipper community! 💙💛
Warm wishes from Clayton Public School District for a joyful and restful holiday. May your days be filled with peace, kindness, and time with loved ones. 🎀
☃️❄️ Wishing Our Clayton Family a Wonderful Winter Break! ❄️☃️
Clayton Public Schools will be on Winter Break from December 24 through January 2.
We’re so grateful for our amazing students, teachers, staff, and families—thank you for all you do to make our schools shine! 💙💛
Enjoy this time to rest, recharge, and celebrate with loved ones.
We’ll see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5!
Winter Break Schedule ❄️☃️
Clayton Public Schools will have a half day on Tuesday, December 23, before heading into Winter Break, December 24–January 2.
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a joyful, safe, and restful holiday season!
We’ll see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5! 💙💛
Clayton Public Schools will have a half day on Tuesday, December 23, before heading into Winter Break, December 24–January 2.
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a joyful, safe, and restful holiday season!
We’ll see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5! 💙💛
💙 Clipper Food Pantry 💛
Clayton Public Schools is here for our community.
If your family could use a little extra support, the Clipper Food Pantry will be open:
📅 Monday, 12/22/2025
🕢 7:15–8:15 PM
📍 Pickup at the Cafeteria Entrance
Bags are provided.
Clayton Public Schools is here for our community.
If your family could use a little extra support, the Clipper Food Pantry will be open:
📅 Monday, 12/22/2025
🕢 7:15–8:15 PM
📍 Pickup at the Cafeteria Entrance
Bags are provided.
🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉
The winner of our Free Meal Form raffle has been selected and notified!
While the winning household will remain anonymous, we want to send a HUGE thank-you to every Clayton family who took the time to submit their form.
💙 Every form truly makes a difference—helping our district secure funding, programs, and resources that support ALL students every day.
Thank you, Clipper Nation, for showing up for our kids!
The winner of our Free Meal Form raffle has been selected and notified!
While the winning household will remain anonymous, we want to send a HUGE thank-you to every Clayton family who took the time to submit their form.
💙 Every form truly makes a difference—helping our district secure funding, programs, and resources that support ALL students every day.
Thank you, Clipper Nation, for showing up for our kids!
🎉 Congratulations to Clayton High School’s November Clippers of the Month! 🎉
We are proud to recognize Moises Jimenez-Bracho (9), Trevor Rehm (10), Molly Giuliani (11), and Jassidy Ramos-Figueroa (12) for their outstanding achievements.
Thank you to Heritages Dairy Store for sponsoring this recognition! 💙💛
