Former Clayton Graduate, Dr. Jake Owens, becomes the first-ever Director of Conservation at the Los Angeles Zoo!

Click here to read the article by local Fox affiliate, Fox 11, Los Angeles. 

JROTC Cadets completed camp this past week

Mission Statement:

Clayton Public School District will collaborate with parents and the community to provide a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment where all students achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards along with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to succeed in a global society.

Clayton High School

We believe that our mission is to collaborate with parents and the community, to provide a safe, caring, and engaging learning environment where all students achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards along with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to succeed in a global society.

Clayton Middle School

At CMS we believe in setting high expectations for student learning, promoting student self-esteem through achievement, and celebrating all students’ successes. Safety and high academic achievement are our first priorities. Teachers and staff provide a family atmosphere where everyone belongs and individual strengths are challenged.

Herma Simmons Elementary School

Herma S. Simmons Elementary School offers innovative education programs that align to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and The Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) of the New Jersey Department of Education preschool through third grade initiatives.  We are dedicated to providing students with a solid educational foundation to prepare them for the academic and social demands of the 21^st century.