Clayton Public Schools

Softball game canceled today (Monday, April 14).

April Board Meeting Agenda Posted to school website. CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT I010 MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 BOARD OF EDUCATION ROOM/ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING 329 N. 1ST STREET, CLAYTON, OKLAHOMA 6:00 P.M. https://5il.co/3dcd1 Link to board meeting agenda. https://www.clayton.k12.ok.us/page/2025-board-meeting-schedule

April 14-18 Weekly Events/Activities *Subject to change

State testing begins next week. Juniors will start Monday morning 4/14, with US History. All juniors need to be present.

🌷🐰 Springtime Fun at Crain Elementary! 🐣🌷 The students at Crain Elementary got a delightful surprise on Thursday when none other than Peter Cottontail himself made a special visit! 🐇🎉 From Pre-K through 1st grade, our little learners lit up with joy as Peter made his way through the classrooms, spreading cheer and high-fives. The excitement didn’t stop there—students then took part in an egg-citing Easter egg hunt filled with colorful eggs, giggles, and plenty of springtime magic! 🌼🥚✨ A heartfelt thank you goes out to our amazing staff, parents, and community members who made this special day possible. Your support, time, and love helped create a joyful experience our students will remember for years to come. 💛 #CrainElementary #PeterCottontailVisit #EggHuntFun #SpringtimeSmiles #WeekOfTheYoungChild #ThankYouCrainCommunity

Big congratulations to High School Sophomore Breylynn on being accepted into the Health Science Program at KTC! Breylynn is already taking big steps toward her future as a Clayton High School student, and we’re so proud of her for chasing her dreams. She’ll be pursuing a career in nursing after graduation, and we know she’s going to make a real difference in the world. Way to go, Breylynn!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Week of the Young Child! From animal prints and camo to dressing like your favorite staff member, showing off red, white, and blue, and ending the week with superheroes and princesses—Crain Elementary was full of fun, creativity, and school spirit all week long! 🐾🎉❤️💙

🎉 Crain Elementary was full of red, white, and blue today as students and staff celebrated our great nation for Week of the Young Child! 🐾❤️💙 🦸‍♀️👑 Tomorrow (Thursday), students are invited to dress up as their favorite superhero or princess! Please ensure outfits are easy to remove for potty breaks. 🥚🐰 Egg hunt schedule: 1st Grade: 1:00 P.M. Kindergarten: 1:30 P.M. Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4: 2:00 P.M. And, we hear Peter Cottontail might make a special visit! 🐇💐 #WeekOfTheYoungChild #CrainElementary #RedWhiteAndBlueDay #EggHuntFun #BulldogSpirit

Scholarship reminder: The ORRC Scholarship is due April 15. More copies available in Mrs. Jeri Dawn's office if needed.

👩‍🏫✨ Crain Elementary was full of familiar faces today as students and staff continued celebrating Week of the Young Child! 🎉 On Tuesday, everyone dressed up as their favorite teachers, coaches, administrators, and support staff—and the creativity did not disappoint! From clipboards to whistles, our halls were filled with Bulldog pride! 🐾❤️ 📅 Tomorrow (Wednesday), we’re showing love for our great nation by wearing red, white, and blue! Let’s keep the spirit going strong! #WeekoftheYoungChild #CrainElementary #DressUpFun #BulldogPride #RedWhiteAndBlueDay #SchoolSpirit

📣 Mini-Cheer Practice Update 📣 Mini-Cheer Practice for the week of April 7th – April 11th has been CANCELLED. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to see all our Mini Bulldog Cheerleaders back next week! 💙🐾📣 #MiniBulldogs #CheerUpdate #GoBulldogs

Senior Students & Parents - Photos are needed for the graduation Senior slide show. Please send four (4) baby/kid pics and one (1) Senior picture to Mrs. Payne by Thursday, April 10. If you have physical pictures, please bring them by Mrs. Payne's classroom for scanning.

🌟 Crain Elementary students and staff kicked off Week of the Young Child in style this Monday! 🐆🎒 Everyone came dressed in their wildest animal prints and camo gear! Tomorrow (Tuesday), we’re encouraging students to dress up as a teacher, coach, administrator, custodian, or any staff member they admire. We can’t wait to see all the creativity! 🌈✨ #WeekoftheYoungChild #CrainElementary #DressUpFun #SchoolSpirit #CreativeDressUp

Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, LIFT Headstart will no longer be providing services to the Clayton area. However, we are excited to announce that Clayton Public Schools will be taking over the 3 and 4-year-old program, ensuring continuity and minimal disruption for our families. The transition means that staff and classrooms will remain the same, and there will be no application process or waitlist required. Additionally, a 1 and 2-year-old daycare program is being considered for implementation by the next school year, catering to children from the Clayton area as well as siblings attending Clayton schools. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please reach out directly to the school for further information and support. We look forward to seeing everyone as we begin this new adventure! -Randall Erwin

HS Biology- "Engaged and hands-on! 🦴📚 Our students are actively exploring the skeletal system, bringing Biology to life through interactive learning!

The softball games scheduled today, Monday, April 7, have been canceled.

Baseball games scheduled for today, Monday, April 7 have been canceled.

🎉 This week at Crain Elementary, we're celebrating Week of the Young Child! 🎉 Students in PK3 through 4th grade are invited to join the fun by dressing up each day: 👕 Monday – Animal Print or Camo Day 🧑‍🏫 Tuesday – Dress like a Teacher, Coach, or Staff Member 🇺🇸 Wednesday – Patriotic Day (Wear Red, White & Blue) 🦸‍♂️👸 Thursday – Superhero or Princess Day ✨ Parents/Guardians: Please make sure costumes are easy for students to remove for bathroom breaks. Thank you for helping us make this a fun and comfortable week for everyone! #WeekOfTheYoungChild #CrainElementary #DressUpDays

**UPDATED** Weekly Events/Activities - April 7-11, 2025

We would like to thank our Clayton Librarians, Mona Dennis and Rachel Hairrell for all they do. On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. School librarians are the people who create an environment where students can learn every day of the year. Their work is an impressive accomplishment.