Clayton Public School District wishes everyone a fun and safe evening! In Clayton, the Trick or Treat hours are set for tonight from 4 PM to 8 PM.
Congratulations to Valerie Dzindzio on her retirement from Clayton Public Schools! Valerie has been the Administrative Assistant for the Clayton Child Study Team for 27 years! Have a great retirement Val! You will be missed!!
Tomorrow, Clayton High School & Middle School will continue celebrating Red Ribbon Week with a "Wear Red" Day. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear red! ♥️
CLAYTON CLIPPERS COMMUNITY ONLINE STORE is now open until 10/30/24
Shop Now:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/9mUoDSzpWa
Sign-up now for Clayton Twp. Basketball (K-8th grade.) See flyer for more information.
CLAYTON ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES PRESENTS: “FRIGHT NIGHT!”
Come join us for a fun night of Trick or Treating (indoors) and a Haunted Trail!
Date & Time: October 30th 6:00 PM - 7:30 pm
Location: Clayton High School
COME DRESSED IN COSTUME!
All children ages 12 and under are welcome to come and trick or treat.
Note: Entrance will be at the set of doors adjacent to gymnasium parking lot. Everyone will exit from the Performing Arts Center.
Haunted Trail at PAC!
No charge for the event.
Please bring any canned good donations to the door to assist us with our local food drive!!!
Congratulations to our amazing September Clippers of the Month at Clayton Middle School! We are proud of you! Keep working hard and setting a positive example! Well done, Clippers!
Italian American Heritage Month is celebrated every year to honor and recognize the centuries of achievements, successes, and valuable contributions of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans. It occurs in October to overlap with the federal holiday of Columbus Day, which is celebrated on the second Monday of each October. Italian American Heritage Month was first celebrated in 1989 by a special proclamation of both Congress and President George H. W. Bush. Over 5 million Italians immigrated to the United States between 1820 and 2000. Currently, there are over 26 million Americans of Italian descent residing in the United States. This makes Italian-Americans the fifth largest ethnic group in our nation. Each year Italians around the country take time to celebrate their heritage, history, and culture with festivals and parades. (Order Sons and Daughters of Italy In America (https://www.osdia.org/commission-for-social-justice/italian-heritage-month/)
HELP US REACH 100% COMPLIANCE! This year, the State has new guidelines requiring all families to submit an application for the Free and Reduced lunch program. SUBMIT YOUR FORM ONLINE TODAY! https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/ Note: If you do not wish to be considered for reduced meals, you are still required by the State to return your signed form with the option of “checking the box” that indicates you do not wish to be considered. Please have your form completed by 10/13/24.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Schedule your screening now- Early detection saves lives!
Clayton, NJ -- Yesterday, Assemblyman Dave Bailey Jr. announced that he had successfully procured $250,000 in additional funding for the Clayton Model Pilot Program in the FY 2025 state budget. The Assemblyman joined administrators, teachers, and students from throughout Gloucester County in celebrating the occasion at Herma Simmons Elementary School in Clayton.
The Clayton Model is a trauma-informed social-emotional learning program that was developed by the Clayton Public School District. The program focuses on early intervention for students struggling with mental and behavioral health issues, and provides them with emotional support and learning strategies to help them succeed.
“One of the first local meetings I held after joining the legislature was at the Child Connection Center at the Herma Simmons Elementary School,” said Assemblyman Bailey. “When the district staff presented me with the data supported by the Walter Rand Institute for Public Policy and showed me the testimony from teachers and parents, I knew this was a program I needed to support. I have spent my professional career working with youth who have experienced trauma and struggle with mental health, and early intervention is so crucial in helping these young people succeed. I want to thank Senator John Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Heather Simmons for joining me in support of this resolution.”
“I’m proud of the work that our teachers and administrators have done to build a social emotional learning program that is inclusive, agile, and most importantly, empowers our staff, students and families,” said Clayton Public Schools Superintendent Nick Koutsogiannis, “I am grateful that our legislative partners recognize the importance of supporting educational models that meet the social and emotional needs of students.”
“Educators, parents and communities are seeing how our children are in need of mental health services more than ever,” said Clayton Model Program Coordinator Kate Hallinan. “It is through state funding that not only are we able to sustain the work we have been doing the last 12-plus years throughout Gloucester County, but we are able to expand.”
The Clayton Model began at Herma Simmons Elementary School in 2009, and is now used in ten elementary schools throughout Gloucester County. Legislation passed in 2021 by then-State Senate President Steve Sweeney created the Clayton Model Pilot Program with the intention of expanding the program into public schools throughout New Jersey.
Tonight's Football Game, Friday 9/20/24, is postponed to Monday 9/23/24 at 6pm, Haupt Field.
Clayton Middle School
Back to School Night
9-19-24
https://youtu.be/1snFGzOfMuY
Come in and visit the Student Connection Center (Room 113) during Clayton Middle School's Back to School night! Thursday, September 19th starting at 6:30.
Today, in accordance with state law, Clayton High School/Middle School conducted a security drill in the manner that we conduct all emergency drills, with seriousness and with sensitivity to our students and staff. Everyone responded appropriately and instruction resumed immediately thereafter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
CLAYTON FIRE DEPARTMENT is hosting a Fire Prevention Night!
Monday, October 7th, 6:30-9:00.
Clayton High School
55 Pop Kramer Blvd. Clayton, NJ
Learn about fire safety, meet local firefighters & first responders and visit the fire truck display.
JeffSTAT Helicopter will be onsite from 6:30-8:30.
Parking by the Clayton High School gymnasium and on Howard Street.
Hello Clippers,
Back to School Night is September 19th at 6:30pm! Can't wait to see you! Click the image for more details!
School meals include nutritious foods including fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, milk, and whole grains- at a great value!
***Each lunch meal comes with a PROTEIN, GRAIN, FRUIT, VEGETABLE, & MILK.
***Breakfast comes with a GRAIN, PROTEIN/GRAIN, FRUIT, & MILK.
2024-2025 Meal Pricing
High School Breakfast $1.50
Middle School & Herma Simmons Breakfast- All Students Eat Free!
High School, Middle School & Herma Simmons Lunch
Regular: $3.75
Free & Reduced: $0.00
A la carte & snack options also available!
NEW FREE & REDUCED STATE GUIDELINES
This year, the State requires that all families submit an application for the Free and Reduced lunch program.
https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/
ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL:
https://www.schoolpaymentportal.com/ConsumerLogin.aspx
Please note that online payments will incur a fee of $1.00 + 2.3% of the transaction. Your student will continue to receive lunch and/or breakfast and their account will be charged accordingly.
Healthy and delicious breakfast & lunch options are available at your child's school! Menus are available here (listed individually by school.)
Welcome back all Clayton Middle School Clippers! We hope you all had an enjoyable summer! For parents and students new to our building, I would like to provide you with some information that will help with procedures and maneuvering throughout our complex.
All Middle School students must enter the building through the cafeteria entrance. Cafeteria doors open at 7:25am. Middle school students who are commuting by car, may use the “loop” and the parking lot located off of Pop Kramer Blvd or enter through Clinton Street.
Please commute through the parking lot with patience. The first 2 weeks of school, drop-off and dismissal times may appear hectic and crowded, but as routines are set, the traffic usually thins out and commuting through the parking lot becomes easier to navigate.
The cafeteria doors will be locked by 7:45am. All late students arriving after 7:45am will be permitted to enter through the front middle school doors for late sign in.
We can’t wait to see you!!!
Thank you
Mr. Tucker
MS Principal