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School district: One-Mill referendum only renews – not adds – ad valorem tax
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County District Schools issued an informational fact sheet regarding the One-Mill Ad Valorem Referendum Renewal appearing on the upcoming ballot, outlining the revenue … more
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The library now has a learning room with a projector.
Grace Episcopal Day School transforms historic cottage into welcoming library
ORANGE PARK —   Grace Episcopal Day School has given its library a new home, moving the collection from a portable building on campus to a charming brick cottage built in 1948. The relocation … more
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During this year's Stuff the Bus, $26,635 worth of school supplies were donated.
Stuff the Bus drives another year of student success
ORANGE PARK — It may not have been the "Magic School Bus" parked in the Staples parking lot on July 31, but it certainly felt magical to local teachers and students. That's because the Clay … more
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Is your child’s vision ready for school? Signs parents often miss
As families prepare for a new school year, most back-to-school checklists include supplies, new clothes, and sports physicals. One item that is often overlooked is a comprehensive eye exam. Yet … more
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From left, Caden Bleel, Gabriel Herbein, Dilon Baker, Joshua Valadzko and (sitting) Mason Corby will represent Clay High's Boys/Girls Club of Northeast Florida at the Tallahassee Regional’s REBUILT First Robotics Competition, April 15-18. On the screen is a blueprint of their robot.
The Zip Bombs accept challenge for REBUILT First Robotics Competition
GREEN COVE SPRINGS – A group from the Boys/Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida’s robotics team were challenged to build a  machine  that could  scoop  six-inch balls  from … more
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"Where Ideas Go to Play"
Grove Park student's artwork honored by Boys/Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida
ORANGE PARK –   A G r ove Park Elementary   student’s   artwork called “Where Ideas Go to Play,” e arned a blue ribbon   at   the Boys/Girls Club s of Northeast … more
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CSUSA, Jacksonville Icemen hosting free event for Clay students
JACKSONVILLE –  Families in Northeast Florida can explore hands-on learning opportunities in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence,  esports  and drone technology at … more
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Clay County District Schools has retained its status as No. 2 in Civics scores, as well as Top 10 in all other academic categories. 
CCDS keeps up momentum heading into testing season 
CLAY COUNTY —  It’s  that time again.     The beginning of a new year always means statewide testing season is around the corner. And the goal for Clay County District … more
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Ridgeview High Behavioral Health Assistant Jenner Pereda helps to oversee the student-run More Mocha Café.
School-Related Employee of the Year Jenner Pereda finds joy in newfound passion
ORANGE PARK — Becoming  a behavioral health assistant was the last thing  Jenner  Pereda thought he would  do . Even more, being recognized as the school district’s  … more
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Kyleigh Edenfield is a third-grade teacher at Middleburg Elementary. She won this year’s title of Rookie Teacher of the Year.
Rookie TOY Kyleigh Edenfield’s classroom is haven for students
MIDDLEBURG  — Within  her first year of teaching, Kyleigh Edenfield  has continued to forge  a  path to success for young students at Middleburg Elementary.    … more
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Montclair Elementary is now known as the Montclair Monarchs.
Montclair Monarchs to spread wings with STREAM, PBIS
ORANGE PARK —  Just ahead of their 50 th  anniversary, Montclair Elementary is looking forward to rebranding itself  as  a symbol of transformation  and positive change. … more
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Miss Fleming Island High Cassandra Abboud will head to the Miss Florida Teen Competition in June.
Miss FIHS Cassandra Abboud headed to Miss Florida Teen competition
FLEMING ISLAND — After being crowned Miss St. Augustine in the Miss Northeast Florida Teen competition in December, Fleming Island High  senior  Cassandra Abboud  will  vie … more
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Fleming Island's Ahmad El-Zarif credits Clay Virtual Academy for giving him the flexibility to craft his schoolwork around his pickleball schedule that includes as many as four hours of lessons and another four hours of practice.
El-Zarif stays on pickleball court, out of classroom
ORANGE PARK – As Ahmad El-Zarif’s pickleball career skyrocketed, he faced a difficult decision. Does he forgo soccer and continue to pursue his dream to give lessons and play pickleball … more
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Taylor White.
Taylor White sacrifices spare time, solitude to better himself, community
FLEMING ISLAND – When Gov. Ron DeSantis picked Taylor White for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group as a Senior Advisor, the junior from Fleming Island became the … more
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Ezekiel Sevilla.
Students create questions, work to solve them for Science Fair
GREEN COVE SPRINGS - Junior and Senior High students created thoughtful projects for the annual Rotary Club Science Fair on Tuesday at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Students competed in several … more
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Superintendent David Broskie told members and guests at the Chamber of Commerce's State of the County Program, "A [95%] graduation rate for our seven high schools, that is fantastic."
Clay County students set record with 95% graduation rate in 2024-25
CLAY COUNTY – Not only do students in the Clay County District Schools receive one of the best educations in Florida, but a record number of them are also sticking around to graduate. According to … more
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Fishing Club member Albert shows his catch before releasing it back into the pond near the athletic fields at Wilkerson Junior High.
Students hooked on new Fishing Club at Wilkinson Junior High
MIDDLE BURG – When the Wilkinson Junior High’s Robotics Team lost state and federal funding, technology education teacher Neil McKenzie found solace in the one safe place he’s always known – … more
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Oakleaf High drum major Emerson Smiley will be one of over 200 students playing in the Macy's Great American Marching Band.
Oakleaf High drum major to play in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
OAKLEAF — Oakleaf High senior Emerson Smiley said it’s a long-standing tradition to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade with her family. To point out the gigantic balloons, excited crowds … more
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Grove Park Elementary Vice Principal Jon Halter, who attended kindergarten at the school, and Principal Shadreka Smith have the most diverse language speaking school in Clay County District Schools.
Grove Park Elementary continues to break language barriers
ORANGE PARK – Lorell M. Nieves-Mendez teaches with more than enthusiasm and creativity. There are convictions and purposes in every lesson. You can hear it in her voice. You can see it in her eyes. … more
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The blankets were delivered to a children's clinic in Tallahassee.
Fleming Island student’s Silver Award project brings comfort to victims of child maltreatment
FLEMING ISLAND —In August, one Tallahassee children’s clinic got a special delivery that left them thrilled.   Fleming Island High freshman Eve Schlotthauer helped to donate about 35 … more
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