Elementary teachers Mrs. Klein and Miss Fender, MTSS/RTI coordinator Mr. Williams, high school ELA teacher Mr. Allen, and librarian Mrs. Goodrum are currently in Springfield attending the 2026 Illinois Reading Council Conference. They are attending workshops focused around literacy, AI technology, teaching and learning methods, and more. They can't wait to bring back the new and exciting ideas they are learning!

about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
Elementary teachers Mrs. Klein and Miss Fender, MTSS/RTI coordinator Mr. Williams, high school ELA teacher Mr. Allen, and librarian Mrs. Goodrum are currently in Springfield attending the 2026 Illinois Reading Council Conference. They are attending workshops focused around literacy, AI, learning methods, and more. They can't wait to bring back all the new and exciting ideas they are learning!
The Clay City Banking Company visited first graders in Miss Fender’s class this week and read The Story of Clifford. In Mrs. Yates’ kindergarten class visit, the bank read Little Bear’s Special Friend. Following the read-aloud, students did a basic math worksheet adding nickels and pennies. The students were so excited to receive the books and bookmarks. Thank you Clay City Banking Company for again supporting our students!
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
The Clay City Banking Company visited first graders in Miss Fender’s class and read The Story of Clifford. And in Mrs. Yates’ kindergarten class visit, the bank read Little Bear’s Special Friend. Following the read-aloud, students did a basic math worksheet adding nickels and pennies. The students were so excited to receive the books and bookmarks. Thank you Clay City Banking Company for again supporting our students!
The Clay City Banking Company visited first graders in Miss Fender’s class and read The Story of Clifford. And in Mrs. Yates’ kindergarten class visit, the bank read Little Bear’s Special Friend. Following the read-aloud, students did a basic math worksheet adding nickels and pennies. The students were so excited to receive the books and bookmarks. Thank you Clay City Banking Company for again supporting our students!
NEXT WEEK:
Grades 3–5 (Elementary): March 17, 18, and 19, 2026

The IAR is a statewide assessment that measures student progress in English Language Arts and Mathematics and provides valuable information about academic growth and readiness for the next grade level.

To help your child feel prepared and confident, we encourage the following:
• Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep before each testing day.
• Provide a healthy breakfast.
• Make every effort for your child to arrive at school on time.
• Avoid scheduling appointments during testing days if possible.

Please note that attendance during testing is very important. If your child is absent on one of the scheduled dates, make-up testing will be arranged.
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
COMING UP: Grades 3–5 (Elementary): March 17, 18, and 19, 2026 Grades 6–8 (Junior High): March 24, 25, and 26, 2026 The IAR is a statewide assessment that measures student progress in English Language Arts and Mathematics and provides valuable information about academic growth and readiness for the next grade level. To help your child feel prepared and confident, we encourage the following: • Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep before each testing day. • Provide a healthy breakfast. • Make every effort for your child to arrive at school on time. • Avoid scheduling appointments during testing days if possible. Please note that attendance during testing is very important. If your child is absent on one of the scheduled dates, make-up testing will be arranged.
Hey students! Don't forget our Book Fair next week starts on Monday. There will be books about animals, bugs, dinosaurs, unicorns, princesses, searches, wipe-offs, true stories - everything you can think of!
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
Hey students! Don't forget our Book Fair next week starts on Monday. There will be books about animals, bugs, dinosaurs, unicorns, princesses, searches, wipe-offs, true stories - everything you can think of!
Clay City Yearbooks are available for ordering. Books will be delivered at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Forms have been sent home with students but reach out if you need another. Please make checks payable to Clay City CUSD #10.
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
Clay City Yearbooks are available for ordering. Books will be delivered at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Forms have been sent home with students but reach out if you need another. Please make checks payable to Clay City CUSD #10.
Tomorrow night - Thursday, March 12 - will be our CCJH Volleyball 8th Grade Recognition Night. Student athletes will be recognized between the JV and varsity matches. JV starts at 4:30pm. Come out and honor these students for all their hard work in the program!
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
Tomorrow night - Thursday, March 12 - will be our CCJH Volleyball 8th Grade Recognition Night. Student athletes will be recognized between the JV and varsity matches. JV starts at 4:30pm. Come out and honor these students for all their hard work in the program!
Hey Clay City students! We are having a book fair next week on Monday and Tuesday. There will be fiction, non-fiction, and activity books available; as well as some learning kits - something for everyone! It's going to be awesome! See you at the book fair!
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
Hey Clay City students! We are having a book fair next week on Monday and Tuesday. There will be fiction, non-fiction, and activity books available; as well as some learning kits - something for everyone! It's going to be awesome! See you at the book fair!
As the weather warms up and you use the playgrounds here at the school, please be sure to clean up after yourselves. We have found trash left behind and would like to keep the area tidy. Thank you for your cooperation!
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
As the weather warms up and you use the playgrounds here at the school, please be sure to clean up after yourselves. We have found trash left behind and would like to keep the area neat. Thank you for your cooperation!
Weekly Announcements • March 9-14
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
Weekly Announcements • March 9-14
‼️RSVP BY 3:00 PM TODAY‼️
Over the next few days students 3rd - 8th grade will be sent home with the attached flyer. We will be meeting with parents of 3rd - 8th grade students on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM in the commons area at Clay City Schools about the upcoming IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) test. As an added bonus, pizza and salad will be provided. Students are welcome to attend, but are not required. Please RSVP by March 9 via the QR code, paper handout, or click on the link:
https://forms.gle/615ykspGU4ygLwqq6
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
We will be meeting with parents of 3rd - 8th grade students on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM in the commons area at Clay City Schools about the upcoming IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) test. As an added bonus, pizza and salad will be provided. Students are welcome to attend, but are not required. Please RSVP by March 9
‼️TODAY‼️
CCHS Student Council is holding a blood drive TODAY - Monday, March 9 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. CCHS is only 14 units away from a scholarship for one of its senior Student Council members. Please consider donating to help save lives and one of our seniors! Click the link below to schedule your appointment!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ClayCityHS
about 1 month ago, Beth Goodrum
NEXT WEEK: CCHS Student Council is holding a blood drive on Monday, March 9 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. CCHS is only 14 units away from a scholarship for one of its senior Student Council members. Please consider donating to help save lives and one of our seniors! Click the link below to schedule your appointment! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=ClayCityHS
Our Read Across America Week celebration continues! Today, SRO Phillips took time to read to Miss Fender's first graders during their library time. Like Mr. Wattles, he shared a Dr. Seuss book with the students. To wrap up their time, SRO Phillips gave the kids a piece of candy. Thank you SRO Phillips for reading to the kids today!
about 2 months ago, Beth Goodrum
Our Read Across America Week celebration continues! Today, SRO Phillips took time to read to Miss Fender's first graders during their library time. Like Mr. Wattles, he shared a Dr. Seuss book with the students. To wrap up their time, SRO Phillips gave the kids a piece of candy. Thank you SRO Phillips for reading to the kids today!
Thank you to the Clay City Banking Company for coming to read to Mrs. Klein's class for Read Across America Week!
The kids enjoyed reading and receiving the book "The Most Perfect Snowman".
about 2 months ago, Beth Goodrum
Thank you to the Clay City Banking Company for coming to read to Mrs. Klein's class for Read Across America Week! The kids enjoyed reading and receiving the book "The Most Perfect Snowman".
REMINDER: There will be no school for students on Friday, March 6.
about 2 months ago, Beth Goodrum
REMINDER: There will be no school for students on Friday, March 6.
Congratulations again to Shyanne W. and Sterling T. for being Clay City's top fundraisers for the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge! They arrived at school in style, each riding in a firetruck! Thank you to the Clay City Fire Department and firefighters Matt Duvall and Brandon Mitchel for making today special for the kids!
about 2 months ago, Beth Goodrum
Congratulations again to Shyanne W. and Sterling T. for being Clay City's top fundraisers for the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge!
CCJH Volleyball vs. Full Armor scheduled for Thursday, March 5 has been cancelled.
about 2 months ago, Beth Goodrum
CCJH Volleyball vs. Full Armor scheduled for Thursday, March 5 has been cancelled.
We are celebrating Read Across America Week at Clay City Elementary. Today principal Mr. Wattles was our guest reader during kindergarten library time. He read the Dr. Seuss book "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut". The students were surprised to see Mr. Wattles leading the read-aloud. Thank you Mr. Wattles for stopping in and reading to the students!
about 2 months ago, Beth Goodrum
We are celebrating Read Across America Week at Clay City Elementary. Today principal Mr. Wattles was our guest reader during kindergarten library time. He read the Dr. Seuss book "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut". The students were surprised to see Mr. Wattles leading the read-aloud. Thank you Mr. Wattles for stopping in and reading to the students!
Students in Ms. Harris' third hour design class accomplished a Pringles Circle! It takes a good base and sturdy walls to achieve this feat. Great job Molly W., Alyssa G., and C. Barfield!
about 2 months ago, Beth Goodrum
Students in Ms. Harris' third hour design class accomplished a Pringles Circle! It takes a good base and sturdy walls to achieve this feat. Great job Molly W., Alyssa G., and C. Barfield!
Congratulations again to Sterling and Shyanne for earning this exciting prize!
about 2 months ago, Beth Goodrum
Congratulations again to Sterling and Shyanne for earning this exciting prize!
TOMORROW:
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Miles of Smiles, Ltd. will be at Clay City Schools. This is a great program that comes at no cost to families. Students in all grades are encouraged to take advantage of this program. This exam will also satisfy the dental requirement mandated by the State of Illinois for school children (kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grades). Consent forms can be returned to school nurse Ms. Withrow or you may register your student online by scanning the QR code on the forms linked below. Remember, this is at no cost to families so take advantage of this event. Please contact Ms. Withrow at swithrow@claycityschools.org if you have any questions or concerns.
about 2 months ago, Beth Goodrum
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Miles of Smiles, Ltd. will be at Clay City Schools. This is a great program that comes at no cost to families. Students in all grades are encouraged to take advantage of this program. This exam will also satisfy the dental requirement mandated by the State of Illinois for school children (kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grades). Consent forms can be returned to school nurse Ms. Withrow or you may register your student online by scanning the QR code on the forms linked below. Remember, this is at no cost to families so take advantage of this event. Please contact Ms. Withrow at swithrow@claycityschools.org if you have any questions or concerns.