Weekly Announcements • December 1 - 6

Here are some important dates to remember as the term ends.

CCJH Cheerleaders hosted their annual Mini Cheer Camp this week. At last night's CCJH Basketball game, the camp members showed their newly learned skills. The camp attendees did a great job! Thank you to the CCJH Cheerleaders and Coach Thompson for making this such a great experience for the young girls!

There will be no JH basketball or cheer practice today - Friday, December 5.

It's time for a Holly, Jolly Jingle! Join us at Clay City Schools on Thursday, December 11 for our annual winter concert. Students K-5th, 5th & 6th Grade Band, and the JH & HS Band will be giving special performances. The concert will be at 6:00pm in the Old Gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Miranda at 618-676-1431.

Clay City Schools will hold its Fall Sports Banquet on Friday, December 12 at 6:00pm in The Commons. This banquet is for CCJH Baseball and Cross Country, as well as CCHS/FHS Cross Country.

Be sure to check out the message from Superintendent Mr. Neubaum on the school website! On the home page, click on the Community Message button to read any new and engaging information concerning the district. Check back often for updated messages.

REMINDER: The CCJH Cheer Clinic for K-4 students will be held on December 2nd and December 3rd, beginning right after school until 5:00pm. Camp participants will perform on December 4th as the CCJH Cubs take on New Hope. Questions? Please contact Lyndi Thompson at lthompson@claycityschools.org.

Tomorrow night is our Catch Me, Catch Me, If You Can Family Literacy Night! The fun begins at 5:30pm in The Commons. We will have refreshments, story time, a craft to complete, and giveaways. Thank you to all who have RSVP'd to ensure the night runs smoothly.

We’re grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff. Wishing our entire school community a joyful, safe, and restful holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Clay City CUSD 10!

Today was the 4th Annual 3rd Grade Thanksgiving Day Parade! Mrs. Ahlfield's third graders did a great job on their parade balloons!

Miss Fender's first graders made pumpkin pie in a cup to celebrate Thanksgiving!

CCHS held its annual Homecoming Dance on Saturday evening. Seniors Kamden Bruner and Johnnie Mooney were crowned King and Queen. Kamden Bruner is the son of Joe and Rachel Bruner. Johnnie Mooney is the daughter of Johnny and Holly Mooney. Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen!

Weekly Announcements • November 24-29

Superintendent Mr. Neubaum, board member Dusty Thompson, and Dr. Perry Hill IV presented Creating Board Goals and Direction at the Illinois School Board Convention in Chicago this weekend. It's great seeing our administrator and board member represent Clay City CUSD 10 on such a stage.

Clay City CUSD 10 will be closed on Friday, November 21. School will resume on Monday, November 24. Have a great weekend and stay safe!

Today was the 67th day of school and elementary and junior high teachers celebrated! The students were surprised to see teachers wearing 6-7 and 6-7 posters down the junior high hallway. The elementary students and teachers even took a moment to pose in a giant 6-7 on the gym floor. There was lots of laughs and fun to be had today!

Miss Fender's first graders celebrated the 67th day of school by building patterns/designs with 67 shapes, built with 67 blocks, and worked in small groups to build a paper chain with 67 pieces of paper!

Clay City Elementary students are doing great work with the AR reading! The last day to earn points is December 12 so if you are trying to earn the end-of-semester reward party, keep reading!!

Today is ESP Day!
"Education Support Professionals (ESPs) are school cafeteria workers, secretaries, bus drivers, librarian associates, health techs, paraprofessionals, custodians, building and grounds staff, technology, security and other school support staff. Our schools couldn’t work without them," (ieaespcouncil.com). Here at Clay City we have some of the best and are so thankful for all their hardwork. It takes a team and Clay City CUSD #10 has a great team!
"Education Support Professionals (ESPs) are school cafeteria workers, secretaries, bus drivers, librarian associates, health techs, paraprofessionals, custodians, building and grounds staff, technology, security and other school support staff. Our schools couldn’t work without them," (ieaespcouncil.com). Here at Clay City we have some of the best and are so thankful for all their hardwork. It takes a team and Clay City CUSD #10 has a great team!

