Clayton Public Schools

*🌟** December’s Deputy Student of the Month! **🌟* We’re beaming with pride to announce that *Trinity G., an 8th grader at Clayton Middle School*, has been named our *Deputy Student of the Month* for December 2024! 🎉 Trinity is a shining example of what makes our school community so special. Their *outstanding behavior*, warm *kindness*, and genuine *friendliness* brightens everyone’s day. 🌈 Always ready to lend a hand, Trinity stays involved with classmates, creates positive connections, and works tirelessly to make sure our school is a safe, happy, and welcoming place for everyone. Whether it’s making sure their friends feel supported or putting a smile on their teachers’ faces, Trinity’s thoughtful actions remind us what it means to be a true leader and friend. 💛 Keep shining your light, Trinity—you’re making a big impact at Clayton Middle School, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish next! ✨ Drop some love for Trinity in the comments 👏 and let’s celebrate this amazing 8th grader’s achievement together! 🎊 -#StudentOfTheMonth #8thGradeLeader #KeepShiningTrinity #ClaytonMiddlePride Thank you, Deputy David Estep School Resource Officer

Christmas program tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 pm in the highschool gym. Reception following (cookies and cake) in the cafeteria. Hope to see you there!

"An unforgettable experience in the lab today—delving into the marvels of mammalian anatomy! 🐀 Our science students had a great learning time dissecting rats. Future curious biologists indeed!❤️ -Ms. Angel Antony

Members of the Clayton show team went to a total of 4 shows this past weekend and showed 3 different species. The busy weekend did not disappoint. Over the course of the weekend Calvin Palmer won Champion Hereford, Eldon Palmer won Champion York, Mazie Nagel won reserve Champion York, and Braylie Brock won reserve Champion Spot. In the cattle ring Emily Peterson won both American Divison Champion heifer and Bull. Mazie places 2nd and 3rd in class at the sheep show. Along with many other 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings across all 3 species. -Bethany Brown

Little Dribblers will perform at Thursday nights game on 12/19/24. They will perform during half time of the girls' game.

Crain Elementary Christmas Program Reminder The students of Crain Elementary, along with their teachers, are excitedly preparing for this year’s Christmas Program! Date: Tuesday, December 17 Time: Program begins at 6:00 P.M. Location: Clayton High School Gym Students participating in the program should meet in the room behind the concession stand at 5:15 P.M. for final preparations. We look forward to celebrating with everyone!

December 16-19 Events/Activities *Subject to change

The ladies in our cafeteria always go above and beyond for all of our holidays and seasons. It brings them so much joy to see the happiness on the children’s faces. Thank you ladies, for all that you do!

Clayton Public Schools presents our annual Christmas Program on Tuesday, December 17, 6:00 pm in the high school gym. Performing students need to be there at 5:15 pm

Basketball this week! Monday December 9, 2024 5th-6th Basketball with Moyers at Clayton 4:00pm 7th-8th Basketball with Moyers at Clayton 5:30pm Tuesday December 10, 2024 5th-6th Basketball with Antlers at Clayton 4:30pm Wednesday December 11, 2024 3rd-4th Basketball Clayton at Nashoba 12:00pm Thursday - Friday - Saturday December 12-14, 2024 HS Coleman Tournament

Middle school language arts did an activity learning about our skulls.

🎅🎄 At Crain Elementary, Santa Claus is getting a little help this year! Special elves are working alongside our students to send their letters straight to the North Pole. ✉️✨ Santa will be sending his own magical responses to all the good boys and girls, making this holiday season extra special! 🎁🎉 #CrainElementary #SantaHelpers #NorthPoleMagic

December 9-14 Events/Activities *Subject to change

December Board Meeting Agenda Posted to school website. CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT I010 MONDAY, DECEMBER 09, 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

This notice is to advise parents that Clayton Public Schools will provide transportation to any students in the city limits or on any bus route who need to ride the bus due to bad weather or any other hardships that makes it difficult to get your students to and from school. If you need for your child or children to ride the bus, please contact one of the administrative offices at school and we will work out a schedule for them to be transported to and from school. Superintendents office: 918-569-4492 Elementary School: 918-569-4158 High School: 918-569-4156 Thank you, Randall Erwin Superintendent

Thursday, December 5: Daisy bus running late this morning. The route pick up just started.

Bennington HS Invitational and Coleman Christmas Classic Basketball Tourney Brackets.

Clayton Middle School experienced an mock election, learned a lot about the election process, and how we choose our elected officials.

CLAYTON BULLDOGS CHEER FUNDRAISER All Players Need to complete JUMPSTART25 form they will turn in by 12/6 **WE NEED PARENTS TO FILL OUT THE LIST.** Players are to gather 25 or more Names/Cell Phone #s from family and friends across the state and country not just in the local area. Need a good quality list as these will be saved until they graduate HS. These people will receive texts to Donate to the program to get new gear and equipment. Launch day 12/10

Happy December! December 2-7 Events/Activities *Subject to change