Weekly Announcements • November 2-7

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY
Clay City CUSD #10 announces a vacancy on the Board of Education due to a recent resignation. Qualified community members who are passionate about supporting public education are encouraged to apply.

Mrs. Klein's second graders completed a building challenge activity in science using assembly and disassembly. Students were directed to use building blocks to build a structured and sturdy wall. Students then evaluated each wall discussing strengths, weaknesses, and ways to improve. Students were allowed to disassemble their walls and reassemble them using the information gathered during evaluations. Second graders did a great job recognizing that in order for a wall to be sturdy and structured it has to have a strong base to support the weight and have well connected/cemented pieces!

On Monday, Mrs. Kuenstler's fifth-grade students were invited to Elmwood Cemetery in Flora for the "War Walk." The event featured presentations by veterans and their family members about past wars and individuals buried at the cemetery. Students also learned how the first American flag was made, practiced folding the flag while learning the meaning behind each fold, and heard a presentation on the historical importance of various U.S. flags.

✨ REMINDER ✨
The CCHS Junior Class invites you to "A Night in The Garden: Father-Daughter Dance". The event will be held on Friday, November 13 from 6-8pm in the Clay City School Commons. Registration is due by Friday, November 6. For a father-daughter duo the cost is $25, and it's only $5 each for any additional daughter(s). Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.
The CCHS Junior Class invites you to "A Night in The Garden: Father-Daughter Dance". The event will be held on Friday, November 13 from 6-8pm in the Clay City School Commons. Registration is due by Friday, November 6. For a father-daughter duo the cost is $25, and it's only $5 each for any additional daughter(s). Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.

🚨ATTENTION🚨
CCJH Basketball's match-up against Full Armor, scheduled for Thursday, November 5th, has been cancelled.
CCJH Basketball's match-up against Full Armor, scheduled for Thursday, November 5th, has been cancelled.

REMINDER: Portrait retakes/absentees and senior portraits will be held on Thursday, November 12.

Mrs. Hildebrand's Civics class visited the polls today! They have been learning about the various types of political participation and voting as a civic duty.

Clay City Schools held its annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Friday! The students and staff had a great time dressing up and partaking in the festivities! Congratulations to all the winners!!
Coloring Contest Winners:
AM Pre-K - Maggie H. (not pictured)
PM Pre-K - Leighton R. (not pictured)
Kindergarten - Addie W.
1st Grade - Charlotte K.
2nd Grade - Luke W.
3rd Grade - Bailey F.
Pumpkin Contest Winners:
4th Grade - Quinn B.
5th Grade - Parker B.
6th Grade - Hugh W.
Most Creative: Hadley M.
Scariest: Alyssa G.
Best Overall: KISS (Jalynn W., Kynadie M., Kamryn L.)
Best Group: Vector & Minions (Jacob B., Tate B., Sterling T., Arias W.)
Best Staff (Individual): Mrs. Mitchel
Best Staff (Group): Hungry Hippos (Elementary Teachers)
Best Table: Danny Go! (SESE Class)
Coloring Contest Winners:
AM Pre-K - Maggie H. (not pictured)
PM Pre-K - Leighton R. (not pictured)
Kindergarten - Addie W.
1st Grade - Charlotte K.
2nd Grade - Luke W.
3rd Grade - Bailey F.
Pumpkin Contest Winners:
4th Grade - Quinn B.
5th Grade - Parker B.
6th Grade - Hugh W.
Most Creative: Hadley M.
Scariest: Alyssa G.
Best Overall: KISS (Jalynn W., Kynadie M., Kamryn L.)
Best Group: Vector & Minions (Jacob B., Tate B., Sterling T., Arias W.)
Best Staff (Individual): Mrs. Mitchel
Best Staff (Group): Hungry Hippos (Elementary Teachers)
Best Table: Danny Go! (SESE Class)








REMINDER: Clay City Schools will host its annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 9 at 9am. A breakfast will be provided to veterans and their families from 7:45-8:45am.
To RSVP, please call 618-676-1431.
To RSVP, please call 618-676-1431.

The CCHS Junior Class invites you to "A Night in The Garden: Father-Daughter Dance". The event will be held on Friday, November 13 from 6-8pm in the Clay City School Commons. Registration is due by Friday, November 6. For a father-daughter duo the cost is $25, and it's only $5 each for any additional daughter(s). Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) evaluates public schools annually to assign Summative Designations, which serve as an overall measure of academic performance, student growth, graduation rates, and school climate.
Clay City Community Unit School District #10 has demonstrated strong academic achievement and growth across all grade levels. Congratulations to the students and staff on their hard work and growth!

Next week is Homecoming for CCHS! Check out the themes for each day (high school students only).

Mrs. Yates' kindergarteners read their first book! Great job - and keep reading!

The CCHS Junior Class invites you to "A Night in The Garden: Father-Daughter Dance". The event will be held on Friday, November 13 from 6-8pm in the Clay City School Commons. Registration is due by Friday, November 6. For a father-daughter duo the cost is $25, and it's only $5 for any additional daughter(s). Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.

Halloween Costume Guidelines for School Costume Parade on Friday, October 30th

Clay City High School is pleased to announce its 2026 Homecoming Court!
Freshmen Attendants: Jocelyn Thompson and Samuel Norris
Sophomore Attendants: Brenley Mitchel and Chase Bangert
Junior Attendants: Marley Rawls and Gavin Jeralds
Queen Candidates: Kamryn Ledbetter, Taylee Gray, Kynadie Mitchel, Rayleigh Duvall
King Candidates: Jackson Dye, Jerrin Worrell, Ethan Sullens
Congratulations to all the students! CCHS Homecoming will be held on November 7.

Mark your calendars, Clay City families! Check out this Thanksgiving Meal, provided by Clay City Civics!

🏀 TONIGHT 🏀 It's time for the annual Blue and White Game!
Check out the junior high basketball team and cheer squad before they start their regular season next week! The festivities begin at 5:30pm in the New Gym.
Check out the junior high basketball team and cheer squad before they start their regular season next week! The festivities begin at 5:30pm in the New Gym.

Weekly Announcements • October 26-31

