“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”

– Martin Luther King Jr.

Congratulations to the Elementary School Educator of the Year Ms. Flavia Masino

Congratulations to the Middle School Educator of the Year Mary Barron

Congratulations to the High School Educator of the Year Ms. Sue Davenport

DISTRICT GOALS FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Goal 1:

Establish the Clayton Equity Committee consisting of a diverse group of stakeholders who will organize three to four equity events by the end of the 2020-2021 school year (Strategic Goals 4 and 5).

Goal 2:

Provide increased professional development for staff to support the implementation of remote learning by the end of the 2020-2021 school year (Strategic Goals 1 and 3)

Goal 3:

Implement interventions and instructional supports to close the learning gap which resulted from the Spring COVID-19 closing of schools. (Strategic Goal #1)

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.

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Announcements

Board of Education Member Vacancy

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Nutrition Services – Breakfast/Lunch Distribution:

Starting Tuesday, January 19th, we will be implementing the following new times for Breakfast/Lunch:

Elementary School will be open for Breakfast/Lunch from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
High School/Middle School will be open for Breakfast/Lunch from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Monday and Thursday.
If your child is in school that day, they will receive a “Grab and Go” Breakfast/Lunch.
We are unable to offer bus delivery service.
Students/Parents may pick up at either location.

Communications regarding COVID-19

ATGenius Daily Screening How-to Video:

New School Codes Implemented:

Simmons: LittleClippers

Middle School: JrClippers

High School: Clippers

*** Please note the above codes are case sensitive!

Clayton Cyber School Link

NJDOE Communications:

Clayton Public Schools Restart and Recovery Plan

Child Care Tuition Assistance Program

2020-2021 Hybrid School Information:

A dedicated portal for all COVID-19 Resources for Students and Parents for the 20-21 school year has been created on the Student Resources webpage.

Hybrid and Cyber School Technical Support:

Students in grades 6-12: please utilize the Student iPad & Technical Support Form here.
All other students: please email cyberschooltechsupport@claytonps.org.

Free/Reduced Meal Program:

If you have questions about our Free/Reduced meal programs, please call 856-881-8700 ext. 5500.

Child Study Team:

New updates on Child Study Team document access can be found on the District Communications and Information Regarding the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) portion of our website.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates:

For the latest District communications and information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit our dedicated webpage here: https://claytonps.org/coronavirus-updates

District News & Information

Return to School ES Principal Letter/Schedule January 11, 2021
Clayton Cyber School Information – Phase 2 – January 2021 January 8, 2021
Return to School MS Principal Letter/Schedule January 8, 2021
Return to School HS Principal Letter/Schedule January 8, 2021
Return to School Plan Update – Letter to the School Community (1/7/2021) January 7, 2021

2020: A Year Review Discussion

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Clayton HS Unified PE Class Recognized by Special Olympics (PDF)

Clayton has been named a @NJHI_ Small Communities Forging Hyperlocal Data Collaboratives grantee!

This grant provides support in partnering across sectors and making data-informed decisions that can improve health for everyone in Clayton. Details: https://www.njhi.org/projects/clayton-in-motion-using-data-to-improve-community-health-and-wellness/

Guidelines for the Clayton High School SAT Administration.

Athletic Procedures for Games

NEW ONLINE FEDERAL LUNCH APPLICATION PROCESS

Student Expectations-Live Online Learning

Opening of Year Letter from Building Principals

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Click here for Elementary School

Click here for Preschool

Letter to the Community: First Week of School Schedule

Clayton Cyber School Signup Information

WeTip Programs:

WeTip Anti-Bullying Program / WeTip School Safety Program

How to create a Single Sign On Parent Account in PowerSchool (PDF)

Middle School iEAT Breakfast Announcement

Registration Information

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2020-2021 Budget Information

2020-2021 User Friendly Budget

CPS: NJ Interdistrict Choice School

We are proud to announce that Clayton High School has been selected as a NJ Interdistrict Choice School for grades 9-12. For more information, click on the School Choice link under District Information. We are proud to announce that the Daily Beast (Newsweek Magazine) has ranked Clayton High School as one of the Top High Schools in the nation for 2014!

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