Congratulations to Keidra Kuenstler and Camdyn Tappendorf for earning Effingham Daily News Second Team All-Area for HS Volleyball !! Congratulations to Samantha Craig and Morgan Hance for earning Third Team honors!!
Today's art lesson from Jennifer Sarver of Cedarhurst Arts focused on Monet. Students learned a bit about the author's life and style. Specifically Ms. Sarver explained how Monet studied the movement of light as the sun changed position and conveyed a sense of motion and stillness through his brushstrokes. Students studied some photos of his most famous pieces and then tried their hand at imitating his style.
Thank you to Victoria Phelps, Elementary Paraprofessional, and Gracie Donaldson, Freshman, for taking photos.
Alyssa and Jordan are about to perform poetry in Carbondale live! Thank you Mrs. Hutton for chaperoning.
Clay City students attended the ACES competition at Olney Central College with science teacher, Marshal Brummer. Two seniors, Jaden Bower and Andy Snyder placed third in their individual categories, Engineering Graphics and Computer Science. In school, Andy has been active in FFA. Currently he is enrolled in the Coop program and works at Walmart. Andy's mother is Stephanie Pickens of Sailor Springs. Jaden Bower is the son of Joshua and Danielle Lister and Rick and Brandy Bower. Jaden has been taking dual credit OCC courses in computer science and welding. Jaden is also in coop and works for Harvel Farms. We are very proud of you!
The PBIS committee needs 15 clear gallon jugs. If you can donate one, please bring the clean container to the unit office. Thank you!
Clay City Parents: Take the 5Essentials Survey and provide your feedback: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey will be open until March 29.
Sports Supper and Awards Program The 2023-2024 Basketball and Cheer Awards will be held after a spaghetti supper at the Clay City Christian Church on Friday, February 9th at 6:30 PM. All participants, coaches, parents, and families are invited to attend the supper and awards program.
JH Volleyball results 2/8
"C" team lost 59-52
JV
Set 1 CC 11 WS 23
Set 2 CC 19 WS 25
VARSITY
Set 1 CC 25 WS 23
Set 2 CC 13 WS 25
Set 3 CC 8 WS 15
The next PBIS fundraiser is underway! PBIS Penny Wars. Your change jar will be raided and your wallets are not safe. The winning class gets a pizza party.
We are so proud of our CEO stars. Way to go Sammie, Morgan, and Jackson. Thank you for setting your goals high and inspiring others through your example.
Meet Megan Hanenberger who joined Clay City Schools in January as a full time counselor!
Happy School Counseling Week. Thank you Megan Hildebrand, Megan Hanenberger, and Jessica Holloway for everything you do for our students.
Reminder!!! The Daddy/Daughter Dance is next Friday. Girls in K - 8 may invite their Dads, Grandpas, Uncles or a Special Guest. Tickets with information filled out should be returned by February 14! Tickets will not be available at the door. If you have any questions or need another copy of the flyer, please call the unit office at 676-1431 to speak with Sami!
The Clay County Health Department has been visiting Clay City Schools for an Anti-Vaping campaign. Mr. Wattle's PE classes have learned about healthy choices and the dangers associated with vaping and other addictive substances. Mr. Wattles, a veteran health educator, believes in giving students good information and plenty of encouragement to stay on the right path with their health. The Physical Education department at Clay City is dedicated to partnering with community organizations to provide our students with opportunities that extend beyond the gymnasium. Pictured are 6th grade students engaging in surveys, question and answer sessions, and collaborative exercises. We are grateful to all the support the local health department provides for our students and our community.
The Clay City PBIS team has been providing plenty of treats lately. The "cool kids" pictured here are enjoying ice cream after lunch. Thanks to the PBIS Team Tiffany Kuenstler, Beth Hance, Beth Yates, Candace Walker, Sarah Henderson, Kim Ahlfield, and Courtney Mitchel for fundraising and planning these celebrations. PBIS is currently accepting donations. Email any member to learn more. The next fundraiser will be Penny Wars where each class competes to collect the most pennies. Sabotaging other classes is easy with dollar bills. Let the games begin.
As part of the Title Grant, Cedarhurst Art has been visiting Clay City Schools monthly. In January, students learned about Pablo Picasso and tried their "hand" at one of his most famous paintings The Flowers of Peace, 1958. Volunteers from Mrs. Courtney O'Dell's FCS classes have helped during this program, and a variety of staff pitch in each month. Jessica Young, custodial staff, is an integral part of the program success and coordinates many of the day's transitions while maintaining a clean environment for each new group. Pictured are Jennifer Sarver from Cedarhurst Art, Clay City Paraprofessional Victoria Phelps, and PE Teacher Jazmyn Rodriquez tracing student hands as a personalized keepsake for families. Check out our students creating their own masterpieces!
Summer Softball Information
"C" team lost
JV
Set 1 Iuka 25 CC 18
Set 2 Iuka 25 CC 9
Varsity
Set 1 Iuka 25 CC 14
Set 2 Iuka 25 CC 10
Congratulations to our 2024 State Scholar Leah Cartright. We are so proud of you!
Attention: If you are interested in joining PTA please contact Danielle Lister or attend the meeting this Sunday at 3 pm at the school.