This morning, the Clayton Public School District JROTC Honor Guard, under the leadership of JROTC instructor Major Michael Smedley, proudly participated in the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Clayton Borough Hall. Through their discipline, dignity, and respect, our cadets helped honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families forever affected by September 11, 2001.

The ceremony, led by Mayor Charles Simon, brought together Superintendent Nikolaos Koutsogiannis, the Chief of Police, Clayton police officers, EMS and fire personnel, local officials, and residents.

As we mark 25 years since that tragic day, we are proud of our JROTC Honor Guard for representing our schools and community with honor. Twenty-five years later, we remember and we will never forget.

A message from the Superintendent:

Today, as we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, I join the Clayton Public Schools community in remembering the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives and all those whose lives were forever changed.

Our students and staff will join in a brief moment of remembrance and reflection, honoring those we lost and the extraordinary courage, compassion, and selflessness demonstrated by first responders and countless others.

I invite every member of our school community to carry their legacy forward through unity, service, and kindness, not only today, but every day.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

Nikolaos Koutsogiannis
Superintendent
Clayton Public Schools

It's almost time to welcome back our Clippers! 💙💛

A new school year is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to Clayton Public Schools! Here’s to new opportunities, new memories, and lots of Clipper Pride. See you soon, Clippers!

✨First Day of School: Wednesday, September 2nd

👉Click here to access the District's required forms, or visit our district website at https://www.claytonps.org/ and navigate to the Parent & Student Resources section.

Help us keep free meals available for ALL Clayton students! Complete the annual Free Meal Application by September 30th.

Quick access to the 2026–2027 school calendar, important dates, and upcoming events.

Download the Clayton Public Schools app to keep district updates right at your fingertips:

⭐Download for Android https://aptg.co/1PhNKt

🍎Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/zhFjZ4

#AllHeartsBelongHere #ClaytonPublicSchools

MS & HS Families! 🚌💙💛

Bus pass information has been sent via email. Please check your inbox for your student’s bus pass information.

We’re looking forward to a great school year!

Note: Elementary School bus information has been sent via postal mail.

CLAYTON FOOTBALL 🏈

⭐️ WATCH it LIVE! Can’t make it to the game? You can still catch all the action and cheer on the Clippers from wherever you are!

📺 Watch the game LIVE online:
https://youtube.com/@h.a.n.broadcrasting?feature=shared

Share the link with family, friends, and fellow Clipper fans so they can tune in, too!

GO CLIPPERS! ⚓🏈💙💛

#ClaytonHighSchool #GoClippers #ClaytonFootball #ClipperPride

💙💛 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

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!

Clayton Middle School Supply List 2026-2027

Supply list is also found on our webpage!

Hello! 6th Grade Orientation is fast approaching!
August 18th-Tuesday
You should have received a letter in the mail. See attached flyer!
Thank you
M. Tucker