
Earth Day 2025 is celebrated on April 22. This year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," focuses on renewable energy and the need to commit to harnessing renewable energy to build a healthy, sustainable, equitable and prosperous future.


Clayton Public School District will be closed Friday, April 18th through Friday April 25th for Spring Break 2025. We look forward to seeing the students on Monday, April 28th! Have a safe, relaxing and rejuvenating break!


The 2024-2025 Clayton Middle School Yearbooks are selling out! Grab yours while supplies last! Go to the Clayton Middle School tab on the district website to order or use the link posted here:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/2NBSKoQBVQcMsHk15m19NDJ0


A huge thank you to the entire Clayton community for their support in this year's Boosterthon fundraiser! The students had a blast all week while on their castle quest and raising money for future playground upgrades. Our school reached our goal which meant Mrs. Perez and Mrs. Fragoso got turned into human nacho plates!









Clayton Middle School Students:
Join us at the LET'S GLOW! Middle School Spring Dance, this FRIDAY! Friday, April 11th 5:30 to 7:30 in the CMS Cafeteria Wear bright colors! $7 in Advance or $10 at the Door **PERMISSION SLIPS REQUIRED** Presented by the Student Connection Center.


Register NOW for YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2025 at Taylor Bell Fields!
Registration is open for The Gloucester County YMCA Summer Camp 2025 held at Taylor Bell Fields: 720 Washington Ave, Clayton, NJ 08312
The Gloucester County YMCA Day Camps operate daily from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with Before-Camp Care (7 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.) and After-Camp Care (4:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.) available for FREE. For maximum flexibility, you may choose to attend any combination of our 11 one-week sessions or locations, which run from mid June to August.
To register, go to: www.ymcagloco.org/summer-camp
This camp offers a unique blend of hands-on learning, creativity, and fun, designed to inspire and engage young minds. Through a variety of interactive workshops, experiments, and projects, campers will explore the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. From building robots and coding programs to designing art installations and conducting science experiments, our campers will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Camp is open to children ages 5-12
Price:
Members: $310/week (assistance available)*
Non-members: $340/week
$35 one-time registration fee
$30 deposit for each week (non-refundable)
*NJ CCAP visit https://www.childcarenj.gov/ for more information
** YMCA membership for all if not eligible for NJ CCAP


🌟 Celebrating National Assistant Principals' Week! 🌟 This week, we take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication, hard work, and leadership of Clayton Public School District's Assistant Principals. Your unwavering support of our students, teachers, and the Clayton school community does not go unnoticed. You are the backbone that helps our schools run smoothly, creating positive and enriching environments where both educators and students can thrive. Thank you!
#NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #ThankYou #EducationalLeaders #Gratitude #MakingADifference


Join us for a fun event as we "EGGSPLORE & RESTORE" Autumn Pasquale Memorial Park!
April 19th, 2-5:00pm
Autumn Pasquale Memorial Park
There will be an egg hunt, music & a variety of vendors!


Clayton's Annual SPRING SPECTACULAR is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd from 11-3:00! Fun for the whole family- Vendors, Games, DJ, Crafts, Dunk Tank, BINGO, Free Book Giveaway, and more!
Saturday May 3rd, 11am-3pm at Herma Simmons (300 W. Chestnut. Street)
Rain or Shine!


Save the date for Simmons Spring Picture Day 📸🌸 Wednesday, April 30!


Herma Simmons Elementary School was filled with smiles, sunshine, and bubbles🫧🫧 today as they spread joy and awareness for Autism Acceptance!
🫧#Clippers ⚓💙 #AutismAcceptance ❤️ #InclusionMatters 🤝 #DifferentNotLess 🌟 #KindnessCounts 💕 #CelebrateNeurodiversity 🌈 #ClippersCare 💙⚓ #StrongerTogether 🤗 #SensoryFriendly 🎧💡💙 #BeTheChange ✨


Congratulations to Clayton High School's Clippers of the Month for February! We are proud of your achievements and the positive impact you have on our school community. Keep working hard and striving for excellence!


Congratulations to our amazing February "Clippers of the Month" at Clayton Middle School! We are proud of you! Keep working hard and setting a positive example! Well done, Clippers!


Congratulations to the Herma Simmons Elementary School "Clippers of the Month" for February (grades 1st-5th)! Keep up the fantastic work and continue to shine as bright as you do! We are proud of you!


Congratulations to the Herma Simmons "Clippers of the Month" for February (PreK & Kindergarten)! Keep up the fantastic work and continue to shine as bright as you do! We are proud of you!


Congratulations to the Herma Simmons Elementary School "Clippers of the Month" for January (grades 1st-5th)! Keep up the fantastic work and continue to shine as bright as you do! We are proud of you!


Congratulations to the Herma Simmons "Clippers of the Month" for January (PreK & Kindergarten)! Keep up the fantastic work and continue to shine as bright as you do! We are proud of you!


Congratulations to our amazing January "Clippers of the Month" at Clayton Middle School! We are proud of you! Keep working hard and setting a positive example! Well done, Clippers!


Congratulations to Clayton High School's Clippers of the Month for January! We are proud of your achievements and the positive impact you have on our school community. Keep working hard and striving for excellence!


Clayton Middle School's annual pizza night will be THIS Wednesday, April 2 from 4-8 pm. Pre-order your pizzas now to enjoy before or after the Middle School Spring Concert. Bring the friends and family; there will be music, basket raffles, and of course, teachers serving students delicious pizza.
