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Clay Jr-Sr High School Honor Roll - Second Nine Weeks 2022-23
Clay Junior High & High School Honor Roll - Second Nine Weeks, 2022-2023
6th Grade
All A’s - Khloe Adams, Kinley Hoyme, Colby Secrist
A Average - Lillian Anderson, Kyiden Chambliss, Aspen James, Alexis Kennison, Jasmine Phok, Sophia Scott, Ella Snellgrove, Claire Wermuth, Addyson Young
B Average - Trenton Banks, Marissa Blevins Chloe Carver, Abigail Daniels, Azariah Davis, Coleton Fannin, Jackson Hannan, Chloe Hunter, Jayden James, Caleb McGlone, Ethan Shelton, Ava Snellgrove, Bryce Whitley, Noah Woods
7th Grade
All A’s - Audrey Bach, Laikyn Puckett, Elin Shaw
A Average - Isabella Dotson, Alyssa Knauff, Meliehya Lunsford, Elijah McCullough, Zachary Payne, Evan Rider, Alayna Shepherd, Dalton Shepherd, James Sinclair, Alexander Stump
B Average - Makenzie Carter, Lauren Coop, Emlyn Hartley, Grayson Killian, Ashton Nolan, Charles Oliver, Caylee Penix, Madelyn Penix, Logan Pennington, Heidi Smith
8th Grade
All A’s - Elijah Bailey
A Average - Madison Carver, Brady Hadsell, Lyncoln Pennington, William Pennington,
Caroline Ridenour, Braxton Stalnaker, Addison Willis
B Average - Dreagan Adkins, Collin Burnside, Logan Cassidy, Craig Conley, Caden Davis, John Flack, Marley Fraback, Ava Harries, Ryan Kennison, Gracelynn Royal, Aidyn Schackart
9th Grade
All A’s - Sophia Craft, Skylar Gilbert, Ryan McCullough, Abigail Miller, Trinity Plew, Jason Wang
A Average - Hannah Blevins,Theodore Schackart
B Average - Lillian Allen, Madelyn Bach, Mackenzie Childress, Abigail Hunter, Lucas Penix, Callie Schackart, Aiden Young
10th Grade
All A’s - Ethan France, Dawson James, Macyn Johnson, Malachi Loper
A Average - Justin Bennett, Alayna Fife, Mackenzie Hicks,Tristan Large
B Average - Sarah Cassidy, Shaelynn Churchheus, Chloe Cole, Carson Fuller, Rylan Jenkins, Lynsey Loop, Blaine Lunsford, Isaiah Whitt, Abigail Wiltshire
11th Grade
All A’s - Megan King
A Average - Abby Clausing, Jessyka Davis, Olivia Howard, Jersie Marchand, Delaney Staker, Eric Wang
B Average - Mallory Cassidy, Elliana Downs, Delaney James, Alexander Lockert, Jaira Roberts, Jacob Robinson, Damone Sparks, Noah Steele, Marshall Thornton
12th Grade
All A’s - Allyssa Maynard
A Average - Lilyan Buckler, Amadea Everman, Katelyn Fife, Madison Jackson, Timothy Lands, Carly Martin, Abigail Scott, Angel Stump, Mallory Swords, Adrienne Whitley, Andrew Zuefle
B Average - Darian Carter, Hayley Howe, Alliyah Maynard, Xzavier McClaskey, Katelyn Smith, Aleigha Spradlin
Scioto County Honors, 2022-23

Congratulations to the following students who auditioned and were selected for the Scioto County Honors Chorus:
- Abby Clausing
- Abigail Miller
- Dawson James
- Ellie Downs
- Delaney James
- Darian Carter
- Layla Dawes
- P.J. Miller
- Caden Davis
McCoy Signs Letter of Intent to Play Basketball at Rio Grande
Morgan McCoy signed a letter of intent (LOI) to play WOMEN'S BASKETBALL at the University of Rio Grande on Monday, January 30, 2023.
Morgan is the daughter of Steve and Jennifer Ruggles of Portsmouth. She has played basketball for the Panthers all four years of her high school career, and she currently holds the school record for total rebounds in a single game with 24.
Clay MS Spelling Bee, 2023
Clay HS National Honor Society Inducts Six New Members, 2023
Clay High School held its National Honor Society Induction on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in the high school cafetorium. Six new students were inducted into Clay’s National Honor Society.
The new members inducted were Lilyan Buckler, daughter of James and Julie Buckler of Lucasville; Mallory Cassidy, daughter of James and Melissa Cassidy of Portsmouth; Abby Clausing, daughter of April and Ryan Clausing of Portsmouth; Delaney James, daughter of Shannon and Kyle James of Portsmouth; Megan King, daughter of Brian and Kristin Anderson of Rosemount; and Jaira Roberts, daughter of Nicole Roberts of Portsmouth. These six new members joined Amadea Everman, Madison S. Jackson, Allyssa Maynard, Abigail Scott, Mallory Swords, and Adrienne Whitley as current Clay NHS members.
The guest speaker for the ceremony was Mrs. Keely (Craft) Woloschek, a 2011 Clay High School graduate. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown College and is currently the Deputy Fiscal Officer at the Scioto County Public Library.
Members of the chapter are selected based on the criteria of character, leadership, scholarship, and service; and members must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and meet the other chapter requirements to be considered. Members are involved in many activities and service projects throughout the year. The advisers for the Clay National Honor Society are Mrs. Lisa Phillips and Mr. Mark Rose.
Clay HS National Honor Society Tapping Ceremony 2022
The Clay High School National Honor Society held its annual "tapping" ceremony on Monday, December 19, 2022.
The theme of this year's tapping was based on the movie Grease. The current NHS members tapped the six new members during the day wearing "Pink Lady" costumes while giving each new member several gifts, including a pink scarf and pink glasses They played music from the movie to signal the tapping of a new member.
Current members include Amadea Everman, Madison Jackson, Allyssa Maynard, Abigail Scott, Mallory Swords, & Adrienne Whitley.
Six new members will be inducted. They are Lilyan Buckler, Mallory Cassidy, Abby Clausing, Delaney James, Megan King, & Jaira Roberts.
Mr. Rose and Mrs. Phillips are the Clay High School National Honor Society advisors.
The NHS induction ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Clay Elementary Science Fair 2022-23
T.J. Yonce
Clay Jr-Sr HS Honor Roll - First Nine Weeks - 2022-23
Clay Junior High & High School Honor Roll - First Nine Weeks, 2022-2023
6th Grade
All A’s - Khloe Adams
A Average - Kinley Hoyme, Aspen James, Jayden James, Colby Secrist, Ella Snellgrove
B Average - Lillian Anderson, Hadley Beach, Kyiden Chambliss, Abigail Daniels, Azariah Davis, Coleton Fannin, Jackson Hannan, Chloe Hunter, Alexis Kennison, Jasmine Phok, Sophia Scott, Ethan Shelton, Ava Snellgrove, Claire Wermuth, Bryce Whitley, Noah Woods, Addyson Young
7th Grade
All A’s - Audrey Bach, Isabella Dotson, Laikyn Puckett, Evan Rider, Elin Shaw, James Sinclair
A Average - Makenzie Carter, Lauren Coop, Alyssa Knauff, Meliehya Lunsford, Elijah McCullough, Zachary Payne, Madelyn Penix, Alayna Shepherd, Alexander Stump
B Average - Layla Dawes, Emlyn Hartley, Grayson Killian, Ashton Nolan, Charles Oliver, Caylee Penix, Logan Pennington, Dalton Shepherd, Heidi Smith
8th Grade
All A’s - Elijah Bailey
A Average - Madison Carver, Brady Hadsell, Lyncoln Pennington, William Pennington,
Caroline Ridenour, Braxton Stalnaker, Addison Willis
B Average - Dreagan Adkins, Collin Burnside,Logan Cassidy, Ava Harries, Chloe Journey, Ryan Kennison, Gracelynn Royal, Aidyn Schackart, Kyra Stump
9th Grade
All A’s - Sophia Craft, Ryan McCullough, Jason Wang
A Average - Hannah Blevins, Skylar Gilbert, Abigail Miller, Trinity Plew, Callie Schackart, Theodore Schackart
B Average - Lillian Allen, Madelyn Bach, Mackenzie Childress, Abigail Hunter, Elijah Longmire, Lucas Penix, Ethan Ruggles, Aiden Young
10th Grade
All A’s - Ethan France, Macyn Johnson, Malachi Loper
A Average - Alayna Fife, Mackenzie Hicks, Dawson James,Tristan Large
B Average - Justin Bennett, Sarah Cassidy, Shaelynn Churchheus, Chloe Cole, Rylan Jenkins, Blaine Lunsford, Abigail Wiltshire
11th Grade
A Average - Abby Clausing, Jessyka Davis, Delaney James, Megan King, Jersie Marchand, Eric Wang
B Average - Mallory Cassidy, Elliana Downs, Olivia Howard, Marissa Mogan, Jaira Roberts, Damone Sparks, Delaney Staker, Noah Steele
12th Grade
All A’s - Marilyn Colley, Allyssa Maynard, Adrienne Whitley
A Average - Lilyan Buckler, Amadea Everman, Madison Jackson, Timothy Lands, Carly Martin, Xzavier McClaskey, Abigail Scott, Angel Stump
B Average - Darian Carter, Katelyn Fife, Hayley Howe, Katelyn Smith, Aleigha Spradlin, Maggie Swayne, Mallory Swords, Andrew Zuefle
Scott Named 2022 Heisman Recipient
Congratulations to Clay High School senior Abigail Scott. She was recognized as Clay High School's 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship recipient for her outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, and community service.
Clay Student Council, 2022-23
Freshmen
President–Aiden Young
Vice President–Sophia Craft
Secretary–Callie Schackart
Representative–Cayden Mckenzie and Isla Killian
Sophomores
President–Macyn Johnson
Vice President–Tristan Large
Secretary–Blaine Lunsford
Representative–Sarah Cassidy
Juniors
President–Delaney James
Vice President–Abby Clausing
Secretary–Mallory Cassidy
Representative–Olivia Howard
Seniors
President–Mallory Swords
Vice President–Alex Lands
Secretary–Angel Stump
Representative–Amadea Everman
Student Body
President–Adrienne Whitley
Vice President–Abbey Scott
Clay - Empowered District 2022

Clay's UCAN Scholarship Fund
The Scioto Foundation’s University College Access Network or UCAN was launched in 2008. It is a program that helps youth plan, prepare, and pay for college through strong partnerships with all Scioto County schools, the South-Central Ohio Educational Service Center, local businesses, and donors.
The UCAN Clay Schools Legacy Scholarship is part of the UCAN program. Clay has over $383,000 in its endowment fund and has given away over $100,500 in scholarships to 101 students since the start of the program. Clay graduates have been awarded over $7 million in total scholarship offers in the last 20 years.
To celebrate the beginning of the UCAN (University College Access Network) program’s 15th year in the fall of 2022, the Scioto Foundation will offer an additional $15,000 and a total of $40,000 in matching challenge grants to Scioto County school systems for their UCAN endowment funds for the 2022-2023 school year.
If you would like to donate to this fund, go to www.sciotofoundation.org or mail a check to the Scioto Foundation, P.O. Box 911, Portsmouth, OH 45662. You may also contact the Clay Local School District (740.354.6645) or the Foundation for more information.
Clay 2022-23 School Year Information
Clay Calendars 2022-23
~ Preschool First Day - 9/6
Clay Elementary Supply Lists
Clay Middle School Supply Lists
Fill Out Student Forms
- Free/Reduced Lunch
(if applicable)
- Emergency Medical
- Permission Slips
- Handbook Agreements
(Required each school year)
Broadband Survey - TAKE
Broadband Now – Take the Survey
In the last several years, we have learned the major importance of connecting homes and businesses to better internet services. Some communities and especially rural areas are not able to utilize the internet for distance learning, telehealth doctor visits, online sales and businesses, and other essential uses. In our region, 69% of households are unserved or underserved, with less than 25/3 download and upload speeds. There are historic opportunities to access federal and state programs to help defray the cost of building broadband infrastructure, and we want your help to understand better the existing state of broadband in our region. Please take the online survey for residential and business broadband users. Your comments will inform the development of a broadband plan of action for the region.
Thank you!
OVRDC, County Commissioners, OSU Extension Office, & the Clay LSD
https://connectingappalachia.org/get-involved/survey/
Elementary Summer Reading Fair

Clay High School Commencement Exercises 2022
Clay High School's 82nd Commencement Exercises
Clay High School Gymnasium
Sunday, May 29, 2022
3:00 PM
Nailey Lynn Arnett, Owen Levi Atkins-Plumlee+*, Brianna Erin Bennett, Makayla Dawn Borders+, Anna Catherine Brickey, Gavin Lee Cayton+*, Carter Clarke Cole, Adriana Nicole Deal, Robert Lee Deal III, Andrew Ray Eichenlaub, Liam Callahan Garrison+*, Jacy Breannae Gearheart+, Shealynn Paige Gumbert, Levi Marshall Hall, Kelsey Dawn Hoover, Connor Lee Hurles+, Christoper Mitchell King+*, Emily Michele Livingston, Preslee Michelle Lutz+*, Adrianna Nicole McCoy, Hayden Andrew Cole Moore, Kyeligh Marie Oliver+*, Nathan Carter Penn, Carson Edward Porginski, Coonor Alan Puckett, Austin Tyler Smith+, Landon Eli Thomas, & Kailey Paige Ware+*
Outstanding Vocational Student: Adrianna McCoy
Salutatorian: Kyleigh Oliver
Co-Valedictorian: Liam Garrison
Co-Valedictorian: Preslee Lutz
+ Honors Diploma
* National Honor Society
The Class of 2022 received $270,000 in scholarship offers. Over the last twenty years, Clay HS graduates have received over $7,000,000 in scholarship offers.
Class Song: "Kick Start My Heart" by Motley Crue
Class Flower: Daylily (Midsummer Nighingale)
Class Colors: Purple & Baby Blue
OHSAA, NFHS, & NIAAA Awards 2021-22
OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award
Liam Garrison & Preslee Lutz
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
Gavin Cayton & Kailey Ware
OHSAA Courageous Student Award
Bri Bennett
OHSAA Exemplary Service Award
Matt Kuehne
NFHS Award of Excellence
Mitchell King & Kyleigh Oliver
NFHS Junior High Award of Excellence
Sophia Craft & Abigail Miller
NIAAA Three-Season HS Athlete
Seniors - Gavin Cayton, Bobby Deal, & Kyleigh Oliver
Juniors - Morgan McCoy
Sophomores - Evan Balestra, Brandon Malone, & Cullen Payne
Freshmen - Sarah Cassidy, Lynsey Loop, Malachi Loper, & Isaiah Whitt
NIAAA Multi-Sport/Scholar (A-B) HS Athlete
Seniors - Gavin Cayton, Mitchell King, Liam Garrison, Kyleigh Oliver, Nathan Penn, & Kailey Ware
Juniors - Amadea Everman, Kate Fife, Alex Lands, & Mallory Swords
Sophomores - Evan Balestra, Austin Knauff, Delaney Staker, & Eric Wang
Freshmen - McKenzie Bailey, Sarah Cassidy, Tori Covert, Laney Fife, Tristan Large, Malachi Loper, & Isaiah Whitt
National Honor Society members who also participated in athletics during the 2021-22 school year: Owen Atkins-Plumlee, Gavin Cayton, Amadea Everman, Mitchell King, Preslee Lutz, Kyliegh Oliver, Mallory Swords, & Kailey Ware