Clayton Public Schools

🌟 *Exciting Announcement!* 🌟 Let’s celebrate our Middle School *Student Deputy of the Month* for November 2024: *Tate J.!* 🎉 Tate stands out as a role model, always showing exceptional kindness, respect, and a welcoming spirit. Whether supporting classmates or brightening teachers’ days, Tate’s efforts help make *Clayton Middle School* a safe, inclusive, and positive place for everyone. 🏫💙 Keep shining bright, Tate—your hard work and dedication inspire us all! 🌈✨ Join us in congratulating Tate! 👏 #StudentDeputy #ClaytonMiddleSchool #CommunityPride -- Thank you, Deputy D. Estep School Resource Officer Clayton Public Schools

Updated Post: Maggie Middleton and Taylor Mitchell participated in Southeast District 5 STAR events on November 14th in Broken Bow. Maggie placed 3rd in Children’s Literature Level 2 and Taylor placed 3rd in children’s literature level 3. Congratulations to both of you. Ramonia Davis

🌟 *Big News Alert!* 🌟 We’re over the moon to celebrate our Elementary *Student Deputy of the Month* for November 2024: *Easton H.!* 🎉 Easton is a shining example of kindness, positivity, and dedication. From lending a hand to classmates to spreading joy among teachers, Easton’s efforts make *Crain Elementary* a brighter, happier, and safer place for everyone. 🏫✨ Your amazing spirit and hard work inspire us all, Easton—keep being your incredible self! 🌈💫 Let’s give a huge round of applause for Easton! 👏 #StudentDeputy #CrainElementary #CommunityPride -- Thank you, Deputy D. Estep School Resource Officer Clayton Public Schools

Picture Retake Orders DUE tomorrow, Thursday, November 21.

Clayton Public Schools welcomes Rachel Estep as our K-4th Music Teacher as well as paraprofessional and teacher’s assistant. “Mrs. Estep’s passion for music began early, performing in The Witness, Arkansas’ Musical Passion Play in Hot Springs. With nearly 25 years of experience in musical theater, she has developed a deep love for music and is dedicated to sharing that passion with others. Currently a student at Tulsa Community College, Mrs. Estep is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She hopes to combine her love for music and her education to inspire and bring joy to students, helping them discover the fun and transformative power of music.” Our district is blessed to have Rachel instill a great love of music in all of her students and we are proud to have her on our staff.

Clayton School will be having our annual Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday, November 21, 2024. All parents and grandparents are invited to come and eat with their child or grandchild. School will be dismissed at 1:00pm this Thursday. If you are here to eat lunch with your child, you will be allowed to check your child out afterwards and take them home with you. We want to thank all of the parents and guardians for your support this school year and wish each of you a happy holiday season. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024. Happy Thanksgiving. -Randall Erwin, Superintendent

3rd and 4th basketball @ Moyers on Wednesday Nov 20, is at 12pm (not 10am)

Thursday, Nov 21, is a HOME game against Haileyville. Little Dribblers will be performing. Go Bulldogs!

Sophomore Parent/Guardians: Class Ring Orders are due today, November 18 by midnight. Online orders only. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1047708/CLAYTON-HIGH-SCHOOL/Class-Rings/2006071011045564036/CATALOG_JRD

Tomorrow. Nashoba at Clayton. 4:00pm (NO 5/6 girls game) JH girls will follow 5/6 boys game appx: 5pm.

Although the season didn’t end as we had hoped, the CHS Academic Team had an incredible year! A heartfelt thank you to Diane Bryan for stepping in as our scorekeeper at Regionals yesterday.

November 18-22 Events/Activities

Thank You to all the veterans that attended our Veterans Day program on November 11th. Also thank you to the community and many individuals who worked behind the scenes to make this event a success, including the cafeteria staff, administrators, teachers, students, and support staff. Their contributions were instrumental in creating a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone. Please check out some of the pictures from the event below.

Students Waylon, Jackson, and Ryan receive a certificate for earning over 10 AR points. Great job!

Join us for a Thanksgiving Dinner for students and families on Thursday, November 21, 2024! To help our cafeteria staff prepare enough food, please let us know by November 14 how many guests will be attending. The cost is $5 per guest, payable at the door. Please do not send any payments to the school in advance.

Mrs. McEntire’s Fifth grade class is rocking kindness. They painted rocks with words of kindness and are publishing a book, "How We Rock Kindness". The class would like to give a huge thank you shout out to the grandparents of Zayak Dresdner, Jerry and Dawn Buchanan, for the “Rock Kindness” t-shirts.

REMINDER: Pictures with Santa will be TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 13 in the gym. All P3-5th Grade students will visit with Santa and have their picture taken. 6th - 12th Grade students MUST have order form and payment. Extra order forms are available in the HS and Elementary Offices.

First Home Basketball Game of the season is Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 pm Little Dribblers (K-2nd graders) will show off their skills during half time of the girls' game.

Reminder: 3rd and 4th grade basketball game for tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov 13, has been cancelled.

October Board Meeting Agenda Posted to school website. CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT I010 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024 THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING-BOARD OF EDUCATION ROOM 329 N. 1ST STREET, CLAYTON, OKLAHOMA 6:00 P.M. Find full agenda under District>Board Meetings>2024 Board Meeting Schedules on the school website. https://www.clayton.k12.ok.us/page/2024-board-meeting-schedule