Clayton Early Childhood Center

11/02/2026

⚽💙💛 BIG WEEK FOR CLAYTON CLIPPERS SOCCER! 💛💙⚽

Two teams. Two road games. One Clipper Nation! 💪🔥

⚽ GIRLS SOCCER
📅 Tuesday, November 3
🆚 Collingswood
📍 At Collingswood
⏰ 2:00 PM

⚽ BOYS SOCCER
📅 Wednesday, November 4
🆚 Gateway
📍 At Gateway
⏰ 2:00 PM

Let's show our Clippers some love as they hit the road! Wishing both teams the best of luck! 💙💛

LET'S GO CLIPPERS! ⚽🔥

11/02/2026

📢 SCHOOL CLOSURE REMINDER | CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 💙💛

Clayton Public Schools will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 4, through Friday, November 6, 2026, in observance of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention.

All district schools will be closed during this time.

We hope our students and families enjoy a safe and restful break!

💙💛 Go Clippers!

Clayton Public Schools

10/31/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Clayton Public Schools! 💙💛

Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a spook-tacular day filled with fun, laughter, and sweet treats! 🍬🦇

Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy a BOO-tiful Halloween, Clayton! 🎃👻

10/30/2026

🔎🐾 No mystery here… we had a BALL today! 🧡🍁

Our Herma Simmons family was all smiles, laughter, creativity, and school spirit! From costumes and festive flair to simply enjoying the fun, everyone added a little something special to our day! 🥰✨
Happy Harvest from our Herma Simmons family! 🍂🧡🐾
Scooby-Dooby-Doo, we LOVE celebrating with YOU! 💜

10/30/2026

🍎🌟 NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING CPSD EDUCATOR! 🌟🍎

Great educators inspire, encourage, and make a lasting difference every day. Now it's our turn to recognize them! 💙💛

The Clayton Public School District invites our Clipper community to nominate a deserving educator for the 2026–2027 Governor's Educator of the Year Recognition Program! 🏆

Know an educator who goes above and beyond? Help us celebrate their dedication by nominating them today!

📅 Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, before 3:00 PM

📝 Submit Your Nomination:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuRpfMuZ2eCZMW0Sixa5_ePieyBQiXOOFUkxgcfMXpNC-Y3g/viewform?usp=header

✨ Great educators deserve great recognition. Let's celebrate those who make a difference!

10/29/2026

Come visit Clayton's new library for any of the upcoming events!

10/29/2026

All preschool students must have a flu shot to return to school after Thanksgiving break. Don't be left out!

Don’t forget to sign up for your Flu shot! Use the QR code to register!

10/29/2026

💙💛 Little Clippers, BIG Reasons to Celebrate! 🌟🎉

Our youngest Clippers are starting the school year off shining bright! ✨

Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is excited to recognize our September Clippers of the Month from Pre-K through 1st Grade! These little stars are already showing us that kindness, hard work, and a positive attitude can make a BIG difference! 🥰

🌟 PK3: X’avion Yeboah
🌟 PK4: Justin Santos
🌟 Kindergarten: Henry Benckert
🌟 1st Grade: Colin Hassan

We couldn't be prouder of these amazing young learners! Keep smiling, growing, and showing your Clipper Pride every day! 💙💛

🍦 A special thank you to Heritages Dairy Stores for sponsoring this wonderful recognition!

Let's give our littlest Clippers a BIG round of applause! 👏👏

10/29/2026

🏆💙💛 Making Waves of Excellence at Herma S. Simmons! 💛💙🏆

We've got some incredible Clippers making their mark! 🌊⭐

A big congratulations to our September Clippers of the Month in grades 2–5! These students are setting a great example for their classmates and helping make Herma S. Simmons Elementary School a place where everyone can succeed! 🎉

⭐ 2nd Grade: Levi Garcia
⭐ 3rd Grade: Taylor Edelman
⭐ 4th Grade: Sienna Cline
⭐ 5th Grade: Lorenzo Regan

Whether it's giving their best effort, being a great friend, or showing leadership in the classroom, these Clippers remind us that the little things we do each day can make a lasting impact! 💫

💚 Thank you to Heritages Dairy Stores for supporting our students and sponsoring the Clippers of the Month program!

Keep making waves, Clippers! Your school community is cheering you on! ⚓👏

10/28/2026

🎃👻 FRIGHT NIGHT IS TONIGHT! 👻🎃

The wait is over! Grab your costumes, candy buckets, and the whole family for a SPOOKTACULAR evening hosted by Clayton Athletics & Activities! 🍬🕸️

Date: TONIGHT – Wednesday, October 28
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Place: Clayton High School

🍬 Trick-or-treating for children ages 12 & under!
👻 Brave the Haunted Trail at the Performing Arts Center!
🥫 Don't forget to bring canned goods to support our Food Drive!

🚗 ENTER: Doors adjacent to the Gymnasium Parking Lot
🚶 EXIT: Performing Arts Center

🧡🖤 We can't wait to see all your BOO-tiful costumes! See you TONIGHT for a frightfully fun time! 🎃👻