Clayton Public Schools

Bulldog Weekly January 13-17 Events/Activities **UPDATED** *Subject to change

The Webbers Falls Basketball Tournament has been cancelled.

Update for Webbers Fall Tournament: Saturday Webbers Falls Tournament 2nd round Boys play at 4 in old gym Girls play at 2:40 in New gym Finals, 3rd place, consolation will be played Monday

Due to the impending winter weather, Clayton Public School will switch to virtual learning tomorrow, Thursday, January 9. Stay safe & warm. School will resume on Monday.

Due to the forecasted winter weather on Thursday, the Webbers Falls Tournament (Arkansas River Shootout) has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 8. Please refer to the attached bracket for details. Tomorrow, the CHS girls' team will depart at 7:45am, and the CHS boys' team will leave at noon. Go Bulldogs!

This morning, Tuesday, January 7, Clayton Public School was placed on a soft lockdown from 8:25am to 9:45am following a report of an unknown individual walking across campus carrying a firearm. We have been informed by the police that the suspect is now in custody. During the lockdown, all exterior doors were secured, and movement within the school was restricted. This precautionary measure was taken to ensure the safety of our students and staff. The campus was thoroughly checked and secured by local police, our school resource officers, Pushmataha County Deputies, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and the Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police. We commend our students and staff for their calm and effective response during this time. The school day is now proceeding as normal. We also extend our sincere gratitude to the law enforcement officers for their swift and decisive action. Clayton Public School remains dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Home JH basketball games tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7 at 4:00pm. Clayton vs Talihina. Come out and support your Bulldogs!

January 6-11, 2025 Events/Activities *Subject to change

Reminder: Home basketball game tonight (Thursday, Dec 19) with Cameron. JH starts at 4:00, HS @ 6:30. Little Dribblers at half time of the girls game.

Basketball Games Tonight Clayton vs Cameron Junior High 4:00pm Clayton vs Cameron High School 6:30pm at Clayton

No elementary afterschool program tomorrow (Thursday, December 19).

Clayton Athletic Fundraiser: 10 Voucher Giveaway! We are excited to announce our 10 Voucher Giveaway Fundraiser! This is your chance to win one of 10 vouchers for a 2nd Amendment Protection device from the HOG in Boswell, OK by participating in our ticket raffle. Details: • Only 150 tickets available at $100 each • 10 Drawings for 10 Vouchers: Each drawing will be for a voucher that can be redeemed at HOG in Boswell, OK • Multiple Chances to Win: Once your ticket is drawn, it will go back into the drawing, giving you multiple opportunities to win! How it works: 1. Reserve Your Ticket: Contact any Clayton athlete or coach to reserve your $100 ticket. Let them know how many tickets you want and provide valid contact information. 2. Ticket Drawings: We will draw 10 tickets (one for each voucher). If your ticket is drawn, it will be placed back into the drawing for another chance to win! 3. Final Collection: Once all 150 tickets are reserved, we will start at the top of the reservation list to collect the money and assign ticket numbers. 4. Ticket # Assignment: Ticket numbers will be assigned when payment is collected. If you want a specific number (between 1 and 150), reserve your ticket early! **Don’t wait—tickets are limited and will sell out fast! Call now to reserve yours and support Clayton Athletics while having a chance to win big! A list of the available vouchers and values will be posted in January.

*🌟** 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

*🌟** December’s Deputy Student of the Month! **🌟* We’re thrilled to announce that *Sutton L., a 2nd grader at Crain Elementary School*, has earned the *Deputy Student of the Month* award for December 2024! 🎉 Sutton is a true superstar who shines bright in everything they do. From their *outstanding behavior* to their endless *kindness and friendliness*, Sutton is always there to lift others up. Whether it’s helping classmates, spreading positivity, or making sure our school is a safe and happy place, Sutton leads by example. 💛 They remind us every day what it means to *treat others well and make people feel good—whether it’s friends, teachers, or anyone in between.* Sutton, you make our school community stronger and brighter, and we couldn’t be prouder of you! Keep shining, Sutton—you’re a ray of sunshine in our halls, and we know you’ll keep inspiring us all! ☀️✨ Let’s all give Sutton a round of applause in the comments 👏 and celebrate this amazing 2nd grader and their incredible contribution to Crain Elementary! 🙌 -#StudentOfTheMonth #2ndGradeStar #KeepShiningSutton #CrainElementaryPride Thank you, Deputy David Estep School Resource Officer

"From gills to fins, uncovering the secrets of life under the water."🌊 Our science students enjoyed exploring the anatomy of perch fish! Mrs. Angel Antony

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!

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

"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

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!