Weekly Announcements • October 27 - November 1
Tomorrow's Red Ribbon Week dress-up theme is WEAR PAJAMAS!
SRO Phillips put smiles on faces in the lunchroom today! He was busy connecting with our students and handing out stickers!
Mrs. Klein's second graders completed their unit on habitats by creating mini murals and writing acrostic poems!
Mrs. Yates' kindergarteners learned the poem “Five Little Pumpkins.” They were challenged to make a fence using clothespins and popsicle sticks. Then they acted out the story using candy pumpkins. The best part was getting to eat the pumpkins when they finished!
Clay City is currently under a boil, as of October 28. Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water from home with them to school.
On the road again!
This afternoon Mr. Neubaum hit the road and is visiting a job fair at SIU-Edwardsville. Finding quality educators for Clay City CUSD #10 remains an important point in his commitment to the district.
Tomorrow's Red Ribbon Week dress-up theme is WEAR YOUR FAVORITE TEAM or SCHOOL SHIRT!
Our futures are bright here at Clay City Schools this Red Ribbon Week! Students and staff enjoyed wearing neon or sunglasses as we remember that our futures are better when drugs aren't involved!
Mr. Wattles' driver's ed class had a special visitor. SRO Phillips stopped in with his drunk driving goggles. Students were able to come to the front of the room and attempt to walk while wearing the goggles. Students remarked how difficult it is to maneuver "under the influence" of the goggles. Thank you to SRO Phillips for explaining the dangers of impaired driving to the students!
Clay City Schools kicked off Red Ribbon Week on Monday by wearing red! Students and staff joined in on the fun!
Tomorrow's Red Ribbon Week dress-up theme is WEAR NEON or SUNGLASSES!
The Clay City / Flora HS Cross Country team, along with coaches Sara Hudson, Courtney Mitchel, and Jacob Martin, had a team dinner of lasagna, Caesar salad, garlic bread, and brownies to load them up on carbs and fuel their bodies. The dinner was hosted by the Martin family. The reason for the fuel? The team is heading to Lake Land College in Mattoon for Regionals tomorrow — Saturday, October 25. Wish this team the best of luck as they represent two schools from Clay County!
Miss Fender's first graders had an investigation in their classroom today! The students checked out a pumpkin - inside and out!
Mrs. Klein's second graders made pictures thanking the building principals for all that they do as we celebrate Principal Appreciation Week here at Clay City Schools!
The CCJHS Cubs Carnival & Shootout was quite the success! To start the mood for the day, Coach C hosted a team pizza lunch. During the evening, families and friends were given a photo op session for the players and the cheerleaders. Additionally, there was a lay-up race, citywide NBA 24 second shoot out, and the annual cake sprint layup challenge. The Cubs also held the "Braggin' Rights Duke 'Em" challenge, the Pepsi last second shot shocker, and the all-town knockout championship. The night wrapped up with the varsity Cubs playing a mystery team comprised of players' family members. Big thanks to Lyndi T. (mother of Sterling T.), Sarah H. (aunt to Knox B.), Emily U. (mother of Daniel U.), Tara B. (mother of Jacob B.), and Naomi P. (mother of Mason P.) for accepting the challenge! Be sure to come and see the Cubs in action this basketball season!
Next Friday will be our annual Clay City Schools Halloween Celebration! 🎃👻🕸️
Students can wear their costumes to school (no masks or weapons, must be school-appropriate) and enjoy lots of spooky fun! Families are invited to watch the costume contest and walk. Please enter through the main door at 1:25pm. No late entry allowed.
Next week is RED RIBBON WEEK! Check out the scheduled dress-up days, and don't forget to join in on the fun!
🔴Monday: KICK OFF RED RIBBON WEEK - Wear red!
🔴Tuesday: OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT - Wear neon or sunglasses!
🔴Wednesday: TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS - Wear your favorite team (or a school shirt)!
🔴Thursday: FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS, NOT DRUGS - Wear your PJs!
🔴Friday: SCARE OFF DRUGS - Wear your Halloween costume (no masks or weapons; must be school appropriate)!
TOMORROW NIGHT is our Cubs Carnival and Shootout! Come out, meet the 2025-2026 CCJH Basketball Team and Cheerleaders, and enjoy a night of fun!
Some of our Clay City Juniors and Seniors attended FIND Your Career Day at Robinson High School, hosted by Marathon’s Illinois Refining Division. Students had the opportunity to connect with a variety of vendors—including Marathon Petroleum contractors, union representatives, and local businesses—who shared information about career paths in operations, electrical work, accounting, engineering, welding, and pipefitting. Local colleges were also present to discuss scholarships, financial aid, and internship opportunities available to students!
Pictured center is Mr. Hosselton demonstrating the virtual reality welding simulator and showing students how it’s done!
Pictured center is Mr. Hosselton demonstrating the virtual reality welding simulator and showing students how it’s done!
