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Fall Volleyball League
Jensen Warnock, a Clay HS senior and an Ambassador Girl Scout in Troop 1190, is working toward her Gold Award. She recently organized a two-day volleyball camp for students in grades 4-8. She is now starting a fall instructional league with the help of other varsity volleyball players. She is encouraging girls who are Clay students, grades 4-6, to come and participate. Students will be taught the fundamentals of volleyball and then be given the opportunity to play against one another.
The league started on Sunday, September 9, and will continue every Sunday in September from 1:00-4:00. There is no cost to attend. If you are interested in participating, please ask your teacher for a registration form, which is also available in the office.
Miss Clay, Alison Smith, wins River Days 2018
Miss Clay wins Miss River Days 2018
The day started out with the fun-filled parade, which then led up to a wonderfully exciting night every little girl dreams of, the Queen’s pageant.
The River Day’s 2018 Queen Pageant was held at the Vern Riffe Center Saturday night. The evening was filled with representatives of each Scioto County School. The evening was filled with all the glitz and glitter on the night of the pageant.
Clay Student Council 2018-19
Student Council Members
Student Council Officers
President - Shaelyn Vassar
Vice President - Delanie Gilliland
Secretary/Treasurer - Chase Hudson
Freshman Class Officers
President: Gavin Cayton
Class Representative - Austin Smith
Secretary/Treasurer - Liam Garrison
Sophomore Class Officers
President - Andrew Brown
Class Representative - Emily Clausing
Secretary/Treasurer - Evan Woods
Junior Class Officers
President - Jaelyn Warnock
Class Representative - Caden Cline
Secretary/Treasurer - Hannah Phipps
Senior Class Officers
President - Lila Brown
Vice President - Sydney Barney
Class Representative - Tyler Phillips
Secretary/Treasurer - Elisa Collins
Community Loses Long-time Clay Educator
Carol Ann Sparks Chandler, 65, of Belleview, Florida, died on August 27, 2018, at her home after a brief battle with cancer. Carol was born on January 13, 1953, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Sparks and Olive Lemaster Sparks, as well as an infant brother, Robert Craig Sparks. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Chandler of Belleview, Florida, and two children, Brandy (John) Wyatt of Columbus, Ohio, and Jeffrey (Danielle) Chandler of Belleview, Florida, and many beloved friends and family members. Carol was a 1971 graduate of Clay High School, and a graduate of the Ohio University. She taught elementary school for 45 years, the majority of which was spent in Kindergarten at Rosemount Primary School in Portsmouth, Ohio. Carol also taught Kindergarten from 2001-2018 at South Ocala Elementary School in Ocala Florida. She received numerous honors for her work in education. Carol was named a Marion County, Florida Golden Apple Teacher in 2009, a Diamond Oil 2012 Top Teacher, and in 2018 South Ocala honored her as a Master Teacher. She previously taught Children’s Church at Grace Baptist Church in Belleview, Florida, where she was a dedicated member of the congregation.
Clay - Back to School
Clay Elementary (PK-5) Supply Lists
Clay Elementary Frequently Asked Questions
First Day for Students - August 23
Clay Online Calendar
CES Helps St. Jude's Hospital
Swain Signs with SSU Softball
Julia Swain, a Clay senior, signed a letter of intent to play collegiate softball at Shawnee State University on Friday, May 11, 2018. While at Clay, the Panthers have won three league and sectional titles to go along with a district title last year. Pictured with Julia are her parents (Shelly and Gary Evans); Jason Gearheart, Clay HS softball coach; Cindy Gearheart, Clay HS assistant; and Dan Stevenson, SSU assistant.
Osborns Sign with SSU's Cross Country & Track Teams
Abigail Osborn and Sydney Osborn, daughters of Brent and Kathy Osborn of Portsmouth, signed a letter of intent to participate in cross country and track for Shawnee State Unversity on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
Pictured along with Abbi and Sydney are their parents; Clay HS' cross country/track coach, Arnold King; and SSU's coach, Eric Putnam.
Bobst & Osborn Sign with SSU Tennis
Alicia Bobst and Regan Osborn signed a letter of intent to play women's tennis at Shawnee State University on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Alicia and Regan are both four-year varsity letter winners for the Clay HS tennis team, a team which has won the SOC I championship three out of the last four years (2015, 2017, & 2018).
Alicia is the daughter of Marianne and Wayne Bobst of Portsmouth. Regan is the daughter of Brent and Kathy Osborn of Portsmouth.
Pictured along with Alicia and Regan are their parents; Matt Cline, Clay HS assistant tennis coach; and Steve Boone, SSU's tennis coach.
Fourth Grade: From Egg to Chick
Mrs. White's fourth-grade students recently completed a project called "From Egg to Chick." The fourth graders had several fertilized eggs warming in an incubator for 21 days, and over the last couple of days, they now have 16 little chicks. PHOTO ALBUM
Cline Signs with Kentucky Christian University Golf
Caleb Cline signed a letter of intent on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, to play men's golf at Kentucky Christian University. On hand for the signing was the KCU's golf coach, Steve Kennedy; Clay's golf coach; Kyle Keaton; and Caleb's family.
In 2016, Caleb received the golf team's Most Improved Award, the Lowest Average Award, and SOC First Team Award. He followed up the 2016 campaign with his best year. He received the team's Most Pars and Lowest Average Awards. He also garnered the prestigious Clay High School Panther Award. Caleb was on the SOC First Team and was Honorable Mention in the SE District. Portsmouth Daily Times article
Advocacy Through Art
The Scioto County Courthouse was buzzing last week with things people might be interested in learning. On Tuesday, women lobbying for parity on Equal Pay Day were at the courthouse, and right beside them was an eye-catching display of posters from local schools, and a lighted tree with hearts in support of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week.
The display was made possible through the Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office victim advocates Karen Warren and Amber Davis. Last week was also National Crime Victims Rights Week, and Warren said, “I wanted to get local students involved.” She contacted the local schools’ art teachers and asked them if they and their art students would be interested in making a poster on a specific crime. The artists could choose the crime they wanted as their focus.
New Student Registration, 2018-19
The Clay Local School District will have its annual new student registration on August 9, 2018, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM for the 2018-19 school year.
Please bring the following to registration:
- a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate,
- a copy of the child’s Social Security Card,
- a copy of the child’s Immunization Record,
- a copy of the most recent custody papers (if applicable), and
- a copy of any IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable).
Clay Pres-School Information (2018-19)
Clay Pre-School Handbook 2018-19
Clay Pre-School Welcome Packet
Additional information regarding the Clay Pre-School may be obtained by calling the Clay Local School District (740-354-6644) and asking for Mrs. Knauff, the Clay Pre-school Coordinator.
CES Character Education Assembly
Garry Boothe's annual visit to Clay Elementary School on Thursday, March 22, 2018, presented a Character Education Program using magic and balloons. Students learned about the pillars of character. These pillars include respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, and kindness. Also, with the Character Education Program students learned about the dangers of drugs and telling adults if you encounter a bully.
CES Valentine's Social Studies Project
Mrs. Strickland's third-grade, social studies class recently completed a project--"Hearts Around the World." In fact, the project was opened up for the entire elementary building for participation.
The students received multiple Valentine's from all 50 of the U.S. states as well as numerous countries around the world. Students placed heart stickers on the U.S. map and world map as they received cards to document from what location the cards came. The project exposed students to learn more about the United States and the world at large. People took time to write facts about their state, send photos, postcards, candy, gifts, and personal pictures of themselves with their Valentine. A few schools even sent whole class Valentine's as well. On Valentine's Day, the students received a video message from a Staff Sargent stationed in Afghanistan.
Daily Times article.
This project exceeded Mrs. Strickland's greatest expectations!
Blackburn & CLSD Receive Auditor's Award
Brandi Blackburn and the Clay Local School District received the Auditor of State Award for excellent record keeping and a clean audit report.
The Auditor of the State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon completion of a financial audit.
Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a "clean" audit report: timely filing of financial reports; does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, etc.; & entities management letter contains no comments related to ethics references, questioned costs, lack of timely submissions, reconciliation, public meetings records, etc.
