Fourth and fifth graders were given the opportunity to create pumpkins for judging. The students were challenged to create a pumpkin without using a foam, plastic, or real pumpkin. These kids got creative! Today they presented to their classes. Check out their awesome work and be sure to come back to see who the winner is!
NEXT WEEK::: In honor of our veterans, Clay City Schools will hold a Veterans Day breakfast and assembly. All veterans and their families are invited to join the festivities on Wednesday, November 6. Breakfast will be served at 8am with the assembly to follow. To confirm your attendance, please call Clay City Schools at 618-676-1431.
Clay City Schools has yearbooks available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis.
Clay City Elementary & Junior High has the following years available for purchase: 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024. Clay City High School has 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 available.
Clay City Elementary & Junior High yearbooks will be $15 while Clay City High School yearbooks will be $20. Please contact the District Office at 618-676-1431 if you have any further questions.
We are excited to announce our Homecoming Court!
Attendants:
Freshmen: Kyla Wiley and Brendon Leonberger
Sophomores: Rayleigh Duvall and Ethan Sullens
Juniors: Molly Lindeman and Kamden Bruner
King and Queen Candidates:
Elizabetha Hagen, Kendra Hostettler, Elizabeth Norton, and Katelyn Workman
Elliot Kessler and Keegan Sullens
The Homecoming Dance will be on November 9. This year's theme is "Neon Nights." Coronation is open to the public and will begin at 6:30 PM.
Clay City Schools held a pep assembly yesterday to recognize some of our fall athletes and academic successes! The CCJH Cross Country team and our two NC/CC high school volleyball players were recognized for all their hard work throughout their season. Additionally, students who are performing well on Aimsweb were acknowledged. Clay City Schools has much to be proud of when it comes to its students!
Weekly Announcements • October 28 - November 1
Congratulations to fifth grader, Arias Workman! On October 17, he became our first reader to join the 100 Point Club! Great job, Arias!
Students have been added or moved up a point club this week in AR! Keep on reading!
Today is IPA's Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you Mr. Wattles and Ms. Phegley for all you do! Clay City CUSD #10 appreciates you both!
Senior Night was held at the North Clay-Clay City High School Volleyball last night. NC-CC Volleyball defeated Cisne as they celebrated their seniors. Clay City wants to recognize senior Keidra Kuenstler (#2) for all her success over the years. She is the daughter of Kyle and Tiffany Kuenstler. Kuenstler has played volleyball for eight years, as well as travel volleyball for five years. She went into Senior Night with 1,371 digs in her position as libero. Additionally, she was recently selected to the 2024 NTC High School Volleyball All-Conference 2nd Team. Clay City Schools is proud of Keidra and how she has represented Clay City over the years! We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors!
Don't forget! Tonight is the Annual Blue & White Basketball Game for CCJH at 6pm! At 5:45pm, CCJH Cross Country will also recognize their 8th grade team members.
Clay City Elementary School recognized its first quarter honor roll students and those with perfect attendance. Students were rewarded with ribbons, certificates, stickers, and a bracelet. Congratulations to all the students on a successful first quarter!
The November selection for the CCHS Book Club is The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. This is the second installment of The Inheritance Games Series. Check out your copy in the library today!
REMINDER: Clay City CUSD #10 will have a 12:02pm dismissal tomorrow, Friday, October 25.
Clay City Junior High and High School recognized its first quarter honor roll students. Students were rewarded with ribbons, as well as had a chance to win some raffle prizes. The raffle winners were Keidra Kuenstler, Jordyn Shadle, Samuel Norris, Easton Leonberger, and Rayden Stockwell. Additionally, Hope Zuber was drawn as the Star Student! Congratulations to all the students on a successful first quarter!
It is senior night for North Clay - Clay City high school volleyball! NC/CC will play Cisne at North Clay at 6:15pm.
Clay City 8th and 9th graders went on a tour of NAL, one of the largest employers in our area. Students saw the production floor and engaged in a question and answer session on what types of employment and training opportunities were available through NAL. Chaperons were Mr. Brummer, Mrs. Garrison, and Ms. Phegley.
Check out the new look! The SHARE website for the Clay City Schools Library has received a facelift. It still offers students the chance to find materials and place holds online. Please see Mrs. Goodrum if you have any questions.
Sixth grade students had a great time at Tech Fest last week. They participated in activities such as boat building, designing a roller coaster, building a car powered by Newton's laws of motion, coding to move a robot down a path the students designed, and learning about oil retrieval devices made locally by Elastek. They learned a lot while enjoying these STEM activities sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension program and Elastek.
Mrs. Smith, Ms. Sturm, and Ms. Phegley are excited to use the new STEM Lego kits during lunch activity with Junior High students. Mrs. Goodrum purchased the kits with proceeds from the book fair. Stay tuned to see their creations evolve.
