Today at approximately 3:15 PM, bus 206 was involved in a two vehicle accident in the area of South Broad Street and Clayton Avenue.  Five students and the bus driver were transported to a local hospital as a precaution for evaluation of minor injuries. The remaining students were safely picked up by their parents or guardians. We are incredibly grateful for the quick response and care provided by the Clayton Police Department, Clayton Fire Department, Gloucester County EMS, and our Clayton School staff. Their prompt response helped ensure that our students were supported throughout the incident.  We will have counseling support services available on Monday to support any students who may need it. The incident remains under investigation. 

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

🍂 Clayton Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat 👻

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Autumn Pasquale Memorial Park 29 East Ave., Clayton, NJ 08312
🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026

Hosted by: Clayton Special Events Committee

The Fall Festival will be a fun afternoon for our community, and we are especially looking for more trunks to participate in our Trunk-or-Treat!

🎃 WE NEED TRUNKS!

School families, teachers, staff, clubs, teams, and organizations are all welcome to participate. Decorate a trunk, bring some treats, and help us create a great Trunk-or-Treat experience for Clayton's kids!

Sign Up for a Trunk Here:
https://forms.gle/jz1rM1KLYraA7FEJA

🍁 Fall Festival Event Information:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19CdfyJewH/

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.

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