💛💙 A huge thank-you to our incredible community leaders for joining us at Fright Night 2025 and for your continued support of Clayton Public Schools! 🎃👻
about 2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FRIGHT NIGHT 2025

🍎 Need Help Finding Food Resources in Gloucester County?

Gloucester County offers several free and confidential food assistance programs to support families, children, seniors, and individuals in need.

📍 Find local food pantries
🧺 Locate food distribution sites near you
❤️Learn about other resources

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to view the Gloucester County Food Resources Directory, including hours, contact info, and locations.

Together, we can make sure every family has access to healthy, nutritious food. ❤️

#GloucesterCounty #CommunitySupport #EndHunger #FoodAssistance

about 2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOOD BANK INFO
FOOD BANK INFO
Our K-2nd grade learners had an amazing time at this week’s Farm Friends assembly! Students got up close and personal with some very special animal visitors. The program brought learning to life through hands-on experiences that foster empathy, responsibility, and curiosity.
A big thank you to Farm Friends for an unforgettable experience that had our students smiling, learning, and making memories!
about 2 months ago, Alicia Fragoso
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Big news, Clipper Family! 💙💛

Clayton High School has been officially named a Purple Star School by the New Jersey Department of Education — recognizing our ongoing commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.

Superintendent Nikolaos Koutsogiannis shared, “This recognition represents the heart of what we value in Clayton—relationships, belonging, and service.”

Congratulations to Principal Matthew Slater, our staff, and students for fostering a school culture where every learner is supported and every family feels at home.

#ClipperPride #PurpleStarSchool #ClaytonStrong
about 2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
PURPLE STAR SCHOOL
💗 From our sea of pink to our sea of smiles, today at Herma was one for the books! Our amazing crew brought heart, creativity, and community spirit to every moment, shining bright for awareness and togetherness. 🩷 Huge shout-out to our incredible HSA for ending the day with such a fun and magical Trunk or Treat and to everyone who donated candy, time, and energy to make it happen. 🎃💛 BEST. TEAM. EVER! 💙
2 months ago, Alicia Fragoso
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Congratulations to Herma Simmons on achieving 2025 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Certification!

🌎✨Our youngest Clippers are learning to care for the planet , right from their own school! 🌸💧 From school garden projects to on-site recycling, “Try-It Tuesdays,” and green classroom projects, Simmons students are growing healthy habits that last a lifetime. 💚

Proud to be a Sustainable Jersey School!
2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sustainable for Schools Certification

👻 Fright Night is coming!

Join us for a spooktacular evening of indoor trick-or-treating presented by Clayton Athletics & Activities!

🗓 Wednesday, October 29th
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Clayton High School

All children ages 12 and under are welcome to trick or treat indoors — come dressed in your favorite costume! 🎭

✨ Haunted Trail at the Performing Arts Center
🥫 Bring a canned good to support our community food drive

🚪 Enter at the doors by the Gymnasium Parking Lot
🎭 Exit through the Performing Arts Center

💙💛 A fun, safe, family-friendly night for our Clayton community!

#ClaytonClippers #FrightNight #ClaytonPride #CommunityFun

2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FRIGHT NIGHT 10/29 CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL 6-7:30
💙⚓️ Congratulations to our Herma Simmons Clippers of the Month for September!

🌟 Grades 2nd–5th: Way to go, Clippers! Your kindness, effort, and Clipper spirit shine bright every day! 💙
2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Clippers of the Month for ES September Grades 2nd - 5th
💙⚓️ Congratulations to our Herma Simmons Clippers of the Month for September!

🌟 Grades PreK–1st: We’re so proud of our youngest Clippers for their hard work and great character!
2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Clippers of the Month for Simmons September 2025
Did you know? Herma Simmons Elementary is serving up something new every month with our Try It Tuesdays series!

From October through May, students will have the chance to sample a featured breakfast or lunch item — encouraging adventurous eating and healthy choices.

🍂 October’s feature: Pumpkin Hummus! — Tuesday, October 21st!
Nutritious, tasty, and full of fall flavor. We can’t wait to see what our students think!
2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SIMMONS "TRY IT TUESDAYS" FEATURING PUMPKIN HUMMUS!
🏀 Clayton Youth Basketball — Registration is OPEN! 🏀

It’s time to hit the court, Clayton!
Sign-ups are now open for K–8 players! Come be part of the excitement, teamwork, and fun this season!

📅 Sign-Up Dates:
October: 20 • 22 • 24 • 25
November: 1 • 3 • 5 • 8

Clayton Rec Center
720 Washington Ave, Clayton, NJ 08312

💰 Cost:
K–2nd Grade – $85
3rd–8th Grade – $135
Discounts for multiple kids in the same household!

🙋‍♂️ Volunteer Coaches Needed!
If you love the game and want to make a positive impact, we’d love to have you on the team.

Contacts:
Coach Mike R. 856-617-9306
Coach Mike B. 856-649-2446

#ClaytonYouthBasketball #ClaytonNJ #CommunitySports #GoClippers
2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLAYTON YOUTH BASKETBALL SIGNUPS

🏀 Clayton Youth Basketball — Registration is OPEN! 🏀

It’s time to hit the court, Clayton!
Sign-ups are now open for K–8 players! Come be part of the excitement, teamwork, and fun this season!

📅 Sign-Up Dates:
October: 20 • 22 • 24 • 25
November: 1 • 3 • 5 • 8

Clayton Rec Center
720 Washington Ave, Clayton, NJ 08312

💰 Cost:
K–2nd Grade – $85
3rd–8th Grade – $135
Discounts for multiple kids in the same household!

🙋‍♂️ Volunteer Coaches Needed!
If you love the game and want to make a positive impact, we’d love to have you on the team.

Contacts:
Coach Mike R. 856-617-9306
Coach Mike B. 856-649-2446

#ClaytonYouthBasketball #ClaytonNJ #CommunitySports #GoClippers

2 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Clayton Youth Basketball Sign ups
💙 Families — we’re almost there!

Submit your Free Meal Applications by Tuesday, Oct. 14 so every student keeps enjoying FREE meals! 🍎

Even if you don’t think you qualify, your form still counts. If you do not want your information to be considered for free meals, your form is STILL NEEDED!
When you return your signed form, you have the option of “checking the box” that indicates you do not wish to be considered.

📲 Forms are available online at mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net — please take a minute to complete yours today!
3 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBMIT FREE MEAL APPS TODAY!

Reminder! Clayton Public Schools will have an early dismissal, today (Friday, October 10) and will be closed on Monday, October 13.

We’ll see everyone back, rested and ready to learn, on Tuesday, October 14! 💙
Enjoy the extra time with family and friends, Clippers! ⚓

3 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY AND CLOSED MONDAY
Our Scholastic Book Fair is here! SAVE THE DATES! Oct. 20-23 Parents will not be permitted to attend during the school day, however, there are two Family Nights, on 10/21 and 10/22 from 6PM-8PM, for those who would like the opportunity to shop with their child. Please contact your child's teacher for more information.
3 months ago, Alicia Fragoso
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Today our students had an exciting (and educational!) time exploring real fire trucks and learning all about fire safety from our local heroes! They got a close-up look at the tools firefighters use, asked amazing questions, and even practiced what to do in an emergency. A big THANK YOU to Clayton fire department for keeping us safe and teaching us how to be fire smart! 🙌❤️
3 months ago, Alicia Fragoso
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🚨 Cyber Safety Parent/Guardian Night –TOMORROW, October 8th 🚨

We invite all parents and guardians to join us for an important session on protecting our children online, presented with the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office.

📱 Learn safe practices, social media dangers, and strategies to keep kids protected.
☕ Free Coffee provided by Inclusive Café
🎁 Incentives & giveaways for parents/guardians who attend!

📍 Location: High School Performance Center
🗓️ Date: October 8th

Check out the flyer below for details 👇 and click the link to register!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd2Dm99IBuAui.../viewform

#CyberSafety #ClipperCommunity #SafeKidsOnline
3 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
cybersafety event
cybersafety event
Clayton Public School District families - we’re in the final stretch!

All Free Meal Applications must be submitted no later than October 14th.
These forms help us keep FREE MEALS available for every Clayton student, every day!

Even if you don’t think you qualify, your form still counts. If you do not want your information to be considered for free meals, your form is STILL NEEDED!
When you return your signed form, you have the option of “checking the box” that indicates you do not wish to be considered.

📲 Forms are available online at mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net — please take a minute to complete yours today!

Let’s finish strong, Clayton! 💙
3 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
EVERY FAMILY COUNTS, EVERY FORM MATTERS!
Fire Prevention Night is TONIGHT! See flyer for details.
3 months ago, CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLAYTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION NIGHT TONIGHT!
🌟🧹 Happy Custodial Day! 🧹🌟 Our unsung heroes behind the scenes, the true rockstars of our school, keep everything safe, shining, and welcoming every single day. Today we celebrate YOU and all the ways you go above and beyond! 💙 #HappyCustodialDay #UnsungHeroes #VarsityVibes
3 months ago, Alicia Fragoso
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