Planting Positivity, One Rock at a Time!
Mrs. Toigo’s art class and our creative Clipperville crew turned Mrs. Fragoso’s vision into reality—spreading kindness, color, and joy outside Herma Simmons!
Each rock holds a message… each message makes a difference.
Take one, share one, or leave one—because kindness is meant to be shared.
#KindnessRocks 🌈 ##HermaSimmonsPride 🏫 #SpreadKindness 💕 #ArtWithHeart 🎨 💖 #RockGardenLove 🌼 #KindnessCounts 🙌#ClaytonStrong 💙 #TakeOneShareOneLeaveOne
Congratulations to the Herma Simmons "Clippers of the Month" for March (PreK, Kindergarten & First)! Keep up the fantastic work and continue to shine as bright as you do! We are proud of you!
Congratulations to the Herma Simmons Elementary School "Clippers of the Month" for March (grades 2nd-5th)! Keep up the fantastic work and continue to shine as bright as you do! We are proud of you!
A huge shout-out to our amazing community and the remarkable kids who brought Clipperville to life at Herma Simmons! 🌟🎭 Our cast was showered with love from their families ❤️, and teachers came out in full force to cheer on their students 👏🏼📣. Our incredible Superintendent, Mr. Koutsogiannis, followed the yellow brick road to cheer on Dorothy and the crew🌈✨. What a magical night!
Happy National Nurses Week!
This week, we take the time to honor the school nurses who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn—Thank you for all you do!
#SchoolNurseDay #ThePowerOfNurses
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
To our incredible teachers at Clayton Public Schools, thank you for everything you do! Your dedication and passion for education inspire us all. We appreciate your hard work, patience, and positive attitude. Your impact on our students is truly remarkable.
TODAY! Clayton's Annual SPRING SPECTACULAR is scheduled for TODAY (Saturday, May 3rd) from 11-3:00! Fun for the whole family- Vendors, Games, DJ, Crafts, Free Book Giveaway, and more! Saturday May 3rd, 11am-3pm Herma Simmons (300 W. Chestnut. Street) Rain or Shine!
Parent Roundtable at the Spring Spectacular TOMORROW 5/3! Stop by and see us :)
The Clayton High School Baseball Team will be hosting a 4-person scramble for the fourth year at Pinelands Golf Club on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 with a 8 a.m. start time.
A great way to start the summer at the conclusion of the school/ academic year. The informational flyer is attached along with the "QR" Code to register.
Please REGISTER and SUBMIT the entry fees BY JUNE 6th. As always, thank you for the support!
May 1st is National School Principals Day! Here at Clayton Public Schools, we have three incredible Principals who lead our schools with dedication, passion, and a commitment to excellence. Thank you for all you do: Mr. Slater, Mr. Tucker and Mrs. Fragoso!
THIS SATURDAY! Clayton's Annual SPRING SPECTACULAR is scheduled for this Saturday, May 3rd from 11-3:00! Fun for the whole family- Vendors, Games, DJ, Crafts, Free Book Giveaway, and more!
Saturday May 3rd,
11am-3pm
Herma Simmons (300 W. Chestnut. Street)
Rain or Shine!
Happy Administrative Assistant Day to the heart of Herma Simmons Elementary! ❤️
Your organization ✏️, kindness ✨, and patience ⚡ keep us running strong every single day — we couldn’t do it without you!
Show your school spirit and gear up with official Clayton athletic apparel—now available online! From tee shirts to hoodies- rep Clayton in style, whether you're on the field or in the stands. Easy ordering, fast shipping, and exclusive designs on sale NOW through June 30th.
To shop, use the following link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CNpDcAk28m
Show What You Know — and Earn a Reward!
State testing is here for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders! Be present, on time, and ready to shine.
Students who show up each day will earn a special incentive!
Get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and let’s finish strong.
We’re proud of you!
Clayton's Annual SPRING SPECTACULAR is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd from 11-3:00! Fun for the whole family- Vendors, Games, DJ, Crafts, Free Book Giveaway, and more!
Saturday May 3rd, 11am-3pm at Herma Simmons (300 W. Chestnut. Street)
Rain or Shine!
Earth Day 2025 is celebrated on April 22. This year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," focuses on renewable energy and the need to commit to harnessing renewable energy to build a healthy, sustainable, equitable and prosperous future.
Clayton Public School District will be closed Friday, April 18th through Friday April 25th for Spring Break 2025. We look forward to seeing the students on Monday, April 28th! Have a safe, relaxing and rejuvenating break!
A huge thank you to the entire Clayton community for their support in this year's Boosterthon fundraiser! The students had a blast all week while on their castle quest and raising money for future playground upgrades. Our school reached our goal which meant Mrs. Perez and Mrs. Fragoso got turned into human nacho plates!
Register NOW for YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2025 at Taylor Bell Fields!
Registration is open for The Gloucester County YMCA Summer Camp 2025 held at Taylor Bell Fields: 720 Washington Ave, Clayton, NJ 08312
The Gloucester County YMCA Day Camps operate daily from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with Before-Camp Care (7 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.) and After-Camp Care (4:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.) available for FREE. For maximum flexibility, you may choose to attend any combination of our 11 one-week sessions or locations, which run from mid June to August.
To register, go to: www.ymcagloco.org/summer-camp
This camp offers a unique blend of hands-on learning, creativity, and fun, designed to inspire and engage young minds. Through a variety of interactive workshops, experiments, and projects, campers will explore the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. From building robots and coding programs to designing art installations and conducting science experiments, our campers will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Camp is open to children ages 5-12
Price:
Members: $310/week (assistance available)*
Non-members: $340/week
$35 one-time registration fee
$30 deposit for each week (non-refundable)
*NJ CCAP visit https://www.childcarenj.gov/ for more information
** YMCA membership for all if not eligible for NJ CCAP
🌟 Celebrating National Assistant Principals' Week! 🌟 This week, we take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication, hard work, and leadership of Clayton Public School District's Assistant Principals. Your unwavering support of our students, teachers, and the Clayton school community does not go unnoticed. You are the backbone that helps our schools run smoothly, creating positive and enriching environments where both educators and students can thrive. Thank you!
#NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #ThankYou #EducationalLeaders #Gratitude #MakingADifference
