October High School Clippers of the Month

(left to right) 9th grade – Lydia FitzGerald, 10th grade – Antonio Maldonado, 11th grade – Demetrius Boyizigies, 12th grade – William Montanus

October Middle School Clippers of the Month

(from left to right) Rahmir Rolle  6th Grade, Jake Bao 7th Grade, Nadia Barrett 8th Grade

Select Choir singing at the Annual Alumni Luncheon

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.