Weekly Announcements • May 5 - 11
TONIGHT: Monday, May 5th come check out Hooked on Science, an evening family night presented by Clay City CUSD 10 Title.
Thank you to our lower grade elementary teachers: Mrs. Worrell - pre-k, Mrs. Yates - kindergarten, Miss Fender - first grade, Mrs. Klein - second grade, and Mrs. Draper - K-2 resource!
Clay City teachers would like to thank the Bruner and Thompson families for providing an iced coffee and donuts bar in the workroom this morning. Thank you for treating us as we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week!
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week, and tomorrow is National Teacher Day!
"Teachers illuminate paths of knowledge, guiding students toward limitless possibilities. From morning greetings and classroom discussions to after-school support and thoughtful feedback, teachers shine their light on every aspect of student growth and development. Each day, they spark curiosity, kindle creativity and brighten the future for every student in their care," (PTA.org).
Clay City CUSD 10 has some phenomenal educators. These people pour countless hours into our students and we are incredibly grateful for their drive and compassion. Thank you for all your hard work educators! You are appreciated!
Mrs. Klein's second graders began their 19 Days to Summer Break Countdown on Thursday with an Alphabet Nature Walk! They were able to find 22 of the 26 letters!
A big Clay City CUSD 10 thank you goes to Cargill for their $500 donation to Clay City’s Blessings in a Backpack program! Shown are employees of Cargill presenting Superintendent Mr. Neubaum with a check.
Our lost and found is overflowing! Please have your student come take a look before the end of the year. Anything that is not collected will be donated to the school closet in the nurse’s office.
We have a winner for our contest concerning donations for Shriners Hospital. Remember, the class that raised the most will be rewarded with a pizza party. And the winner is... Mrs. French's 4th grade class! They raised a whopping $151.12. Great work 4th graders! Stay tuned to learn the grand total raised!
The Clay County Farm Bureau Women's Committee was gracious enough to donate reading materials to the Clay City Schools Library. Thank you for providing more materials for our students to read revolving around every day life in this corner we call home! Shown with the materials are third graders Zander O'Brien, Caroline Hinterscher, Bow Maxwell, and Paisleigh Fisher.
School Lunch Hero Day is celebrated on the first Friday of May. This day is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating school nutrition professionals and their important role in providing meals to students. Clay City CUSD 10 has some of the best in our kitchen! Thank you to kitchen supervisor Shelby James and her team - Kim Hostettler, Ryan Peach, and Jen Parker!
REMINDER: Kindergarten Preview Day is coming up! On Wednesday, May 7, any students in the Clay City school district who will turn 5 prior to September 1 are invited to spend one hour in the kindergarten classroom. Clay City Pre-K students will visit during their scheduled class time. The morning session will be from 9-10am and the afternoon session will be from 1-2pm. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
The 5th and 6th grade track meet in Cisne today - Thursday, May 1 - has been cancelled.
May 1st is Principal Appreciation Day, otherwise known as School Principal Day. Principals are leaders in the school that set the tone of the school's culture. Their dedication and support of both staff and students is crucial to a positive educational environment. Thank you to Clay City School's Mr. Wattles and Ms. Phegley on this School Principal Day!
2025 Senior Salute • Keegan Sullens
2025 Senior Salute • Katelyn Workman
Please see below for important dates concerning graduation, promotion, and award ceremonies. If you have any questions, please contact the district office at 618-676-1431.
Here are some more scenes of Mother Goose's visit to Clay City Schools on Monday!
Check out the 2025 IECC Ignite Curiosity Summer Camps!
Hosted by Frontier Community College, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College, and Wabash Valley College, these camps offer a wide range of fun and educational one-to-two-day experiences for students from grades (completed) 1 through 12. Camps are affordably priced, ranging from $15 to $45 per camp, and are scheduled throughout June, July, and August 2025.
For full details and registration, please scan the QR code on the attached flyer or visit www.IECC.edu/summercamps.
Tomorrow - Wednesday, April 30 - will be the last day to donate! Clay City classes are still collecting donations for Shriners Hospital! Remember, the class who raises the most will be rewarded with a pizza party!
