“History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” 

~ Michelle Obama

Middle School students at the All South Jersey Choir Concert

On January 8, 2020 Clayton High School hosted their 6th Annual Graduate Panel in which alumni spoke to the Class of 2020 about life after high school.

School is closed on January 20 to Celebrate
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

“We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” 

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Congratulations to Mr. Jeff Owens for being selected as the High School Educator of the Year!

Congratulations to Ms. Brittany Forgrove for being selected as the Middle School Educator of the Year!

Congratulations to Susan Milillo for being selected as the Elementary School Educator of the Year!

Rethink Your Drink Poster Contest Participants. 

Senior ROTC INSPECTION

Recent Kiwanis Scholarship winners at the Rowan Scholarship Dinner.  2018 Clayton graduate: Mahir Yilmaz (pictured 2nd from the left) was the student speaker for the evening.  Pictured from left to right Mahir Ylimaz’s mother, Mahir Yilmaz – Class of 2018, Benjamin Ballier – Class of 2019, Robert Schauer – Clayton Kiwanis Club Member, Faiza Zaman – Class of 2017.

Local Veterans  presenting POW flag to JROTC to be displayed at Clayton HS

Band performing during JROTC Veterans Day Assembly

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

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.