Mantell Retires
Mr. Anthony Mantell 
officially retired earlier this month. The staff honored him for his service on Thursday, the last day of the academic year. He has been an educator for forty years, the last 17.5 years as the superintendent of the Clay Local School District. Best wishes in retirement! His official last day is July 31.
Vaccine Information
Clay Refinances Bonds to Help Taxpayers
The Clay Local School District has participated in the refinancing of $4.8 million in outstanding bonds in an effort to "lock in a lower interest rate that will save local taxpayers a total of $545,000 in interest payments" over the next twenty years, according to Michael Burns of Robert W. Baird & Company.
Robert "Bob" Piatt, Long-time Clay Panther, Passes
ROBERT FRANCIS PIATT
Robert Francis Piatt, age 72, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born July 12, 1944, in Wheeling, WV to Thomas and Virginia (Duncan) Piatt. He was a 1963 graduate of Clay High School, was a member of the Clay Athletic Boosters, and honorably served his country in the Army achieving the rank of Sergeant E5. Robert worked as an Electrician and Millwright and was a member of Local Union 1090. He enjoyed golfing, going to car auctions and flea markets, UK basketball, serving for many years as an assistant coach for the Clay High School Golf Team, and watching his grandkids play in any sport.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of D. W. Swick-Nelson Funeral Home in New Boston. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00-8:00 pm. The funeral will be Saturday at 10:00 am.
Christmas Programs 2016
Various Christmas programs (PK-12) were held in the district during the week of December 11, 2016. The junior high and high school concert was held on Sunday (Dec. 11), the K-2 program was Tuesday (Dec. 13) evening, while the 3-6 program was conducted during the day on Wednesday (Dec. 14). Thanks to Miss Maggard, to Mr. Wiget, and to all the individuals who helped with the programs.
