Clay City CUSD #10

Congratulations to CCHS's 2026 Homecoming King and Queen Jackson Dye and Taylee Gray!

Honoring those who served! Here are a few moments from Clay City Schools' Veterans Day Program held on Monday, November 9th. A heartfelt thank you to all our local veterans for your service and dedication.

Weekly Announcements • November 9-14

Junior Rayden Stockwell earned the first seat on the All Conference Team at the Lincoln Trail College “Tip Off at the Trail” high school scholastic bowl tournament. Rayden answered an impressive 21 toss-ups in the first 3 rounds of play. Sixteen teams competed in the day-long tournament held on Saturday, November 7th. The Clay City High School Scholastic Bowl Team, composed of Jack Dye, Rayden Stockwell, Calin Stockwell, Evelyn Myers, Layla Frank, Katelyn Brake, and Chloe Lewis, advanced to round 2 by defeating Palestine-Hutsonville in round 1, and having competitive losses against Cisne and Lawrenceville. The team was defeated in round 2 by Cumberland. Coaches Candace Walker and Gina Hutton are proud of Rayden’s first place ranking, as well as the team’s promising season start.

Clay City Civics is now collecting Christmas Grace applications. Children must be in the Clay City School District, ages birth to 17. Those 18 and older will not be accepted. Applications are due Friday, November 13 and can be returned to Clay City School, the Pit Stop Cafe, or any Civics member. Pick up will be Thursday, December 17 at the Clay City Community Building from 5:00-7:00pm. Please contact Jill Lewis with any questions.

NEXT WEEK: 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.

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.

🚨ATTENTION🚨
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)

Weekly Announcements • November 2-7

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.

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!