Director of Guidance, Mr Valentino, with this year’s Graduate panel consisting of Morgan Durham, Eli Rehm, Thomas Schmitt, Carly Cox, Sarah Roche, and Natalie Warner.

Clayton Bowling squads before first match in school history in December.

HS Principal list for 1st Marking Period

Clayton Public School achieved the 2018 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification.

Clayton MS Student Authors Recognized

The Class of 1968 after a tour of the building as part of their 50th reunion weekend.

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.