Clayton Public Schools

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

🌟 *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.