Clayton’s 26th Annual Christmas Parade!🎄 Saturday, Dec. 13 • Rain Date: Dec. 14 Staging opens at 4 PM • Judging 4:30–5:30 PM Parade steps off from Simmons Elementary at 6 PM sharp! ✨ Tree Lighting at Borough Hall 7:30PM 🏆 Trophies awarded in multiple categories 📣 Open to all—not just fire apparatus! Interested in participating? 📞 856-881-7901 • ✉️ info@claytonfirenj.com No application needed. Show your holiday spirit & support the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒💙💛
about 3 hours ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Clayton Christmas Parade

Clayton, get ready for a milestone moment!

This year marks the 100th Thanksgiving Day Game as our Clippers take on Pitman in a tradition that spans generations.

📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025
📍 Haupt Field
⏰ Kickoff at 10:30 AM

⭐ Alumni players & coaches—please join us on the field at 10:10 AM for a special recognition!

🎟️ Adults: $4 | Students: $2
🪙 Commemorative 100th-Game Coins: $10

Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and cheer on our Clippers! 🏈💛💙

3 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Thanksgiving Game Day!
✨ Celebrating our Herma Simmons October Clippers of the Month! ✨

These students have shown exceptional responsibility, kindness, and a love for learning that inspires everyone around them. We are so proud of your accomplishments and the positive energy you bring to school each day. Keep being AMAZING! 💙💛
6 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Prek-1st Clippers of the month
2nd-5th Clippers of the month

💙 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. 💙

7 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Food Pantry Post

🌟 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

8 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Today, we proudly celebrate Veteran’s Day and honor all who have served our country. Our amazing 4th grade staff and students showed their gratitude by writing heartfelt letters and creating a beautiful gift basket for the Veterans Home in Vineland, NJ.. We’re so proud of our students for demonstrating kindness, respect, and appreciation for those who have given so much for our freedom. ❤️🤍💙
9 days ago, Alicia Fragoso
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Today, Clayton Public Schools proudly recognizes and thanks all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

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
9 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
VETERANS DAY
🎉 Congratulations, Gay Lynn Pipich! 💙💛

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!
15 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLAYTON COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD TO GAY LYNN PIPICH
❤️World Kindness Day❤️ Thursday, November 13th. Join us in celebrating kindness the Mr. Rogers way! Choose your cozy vibe: 🧥 Wear a cardigan or ❤️ Wear red or 🧶 Wear a cozy sweater Let’s fill our halls with warmth, smiles, and kindness all day long 🤗✨
16 days ago, Alicia Fragoso
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📣 School Schedule Reminder!

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! 💙💛
16 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
CPSD CLOSED 11/5-11/7 FOR IN SERVICE AND NJEA CONVENTION
Dine and Donate event at Chipotle in Glassboro - Saturday, Nov. 8th 4PM-8PM
17 days ago, Alicia Fragoso
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🎃👏 Shoutout to our Herma Simmons Administrators! 👏🎃
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! 🎃👻
20 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
halloween costumes for admin at herma simmons
🎭🕯️ Behind the screams! 👻
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! 💀🎃
20 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FRIGHT NIGHT HAUNTED TRAIL CREW
🎃🍬Happy Halloween Clippers!

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.
20 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Happy Halloween Clippers!
💛💙 A huge thank-you to our incredible community leaders for joining us at Fright Night 2025 and for your continued support of Clayton Public Schools! 🎃👻
21 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FRIGHT NIGHT 2025

🍎 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

22 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOOD BANK INFO
FOOD BANK INFO
Our K-2nd grade learners had an amazing time at this week’s Farm Friends assembly! Students got up close and personal with some very special animal visitors. The program brought learning to life through hands-on experiences that foster empathy, responsibility, and curiosity.
A big thank you to Farm Friends for an unforgettable experience that had our students smiling, learning, and making memories!
22 days ago, Alicia Fragoso
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Big news, Clipper Family! 💙💛

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
24 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
PURPLE STAR SCHOOL
💗 From our sea of pink to our sea of smiles, today at Herma was one for the books! Our amazing crew brought heart, creativity, and community spirit to every moment, shining bright for awareness and togetherness. 🩷 Huge shout-out to our incredible HSA for ending the day with such a fun and magical Trunk or Treat and to everyone who donated candy, time, and energy to make it happen. 🎃💛 BEST. TEAM. EVER! 💙
26 days ago, Alicia Fragoso
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Congratulations to Herma Simmons on achieving 2025 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification!

🌎✨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!
27 days ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sustainable for Schools Certification