Clay County Athletics

📊 LET'S LOOK AT THE NUMBERS BEHIND OUR HISTORIC YEAR! 📊

You already know Clay County District Schools is an A-rated district—but wait until you see how our classrooms stacked up against the entire state of Florida! 🐊✨

The Florida Department of Education released the subject-area rankings out of all 67 Florida districts for Spring 2026, and our students and educators absolutely crushed it. Check out these incredible stats:

🥇 #1 IN THE STATE – 7th Grade Civics

🥈 #2 IN THE STATE – 7th Grade Algebra

🏅 Top 5 Finish ( #5) – U.S. History, 9th Grade Geometry, and Grades 9-10 ELA

🏅 Top 10 Finish ( #9) – Biology

But the bragging rights don't stop there...

🍏 An astounding 98% of our schools are officially A or B rated!

⭐ Three of our non-charter elementary schools ranked in the Top 100 statewide: Fleming Island Elementary, Orange Park Elementary, and Paterson Elementary!

This level of academic excellence doesn't happen by accident. It is the direct result of our hardworking students, our passionate teachers and staff, and the incredible families who support them every single day. Thank you for setting the bar high! 💙🎒

✨ GIVE YOUR CHILD A TOP-TIER EDUCATION ✨

Want your child to learn from some of the highest-ranked academic programs in Florida? There has never been a better time to join the Clay County family.

👉 Secure their future and enroll today at OneClay.net!

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Friendly Reminder for Parents of Incoming 7th Graders:

As part of Florida’s school health guidelines, all students entering 7th grade are expected to have a Tdap vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) on record before the first day of school, August 11th. If you don’t have a healthcare provider, no-cost vaccines are available for children 18 and under through the Florida Department of Health-Clay County. To make an appointment, please call 904-529-2800.

🍎🥦 FREE Summer Meals for Kids in Clay County! ☀️🍗

Clay County District Schools Food & Nutrition Services is excited to announce our Summer 2026 Food Service Program! From June 8th to July 31st, all children ages 18 and under can receive free, nutritious meals.

No applications are required! We have two types of meal options available Monday through Friday depending on the location:

🚗 USDA Rural Sites (Off-Site Pick-up / Grab & Go)
Parents/children can pick up a hot lunch and a cold breakfast for the next day to enjoy at home!
⏰ Time: Monday – Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Locations:
• Keystone Elementary, McRae Elementary, Shadowlawn Elementary, Wilkinson Elementary

🍽️ USDA Non-Rural Sites (On-Site Consumption / Dine-In)
Children must eat their hot meals at the school during the designated times.
⏰ Times: Monday – Friday | Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Locations:
• Argyle Elementary, Charles E. Bennett Elementary, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary, Orange Park Junior High

Please note: There will be no meal service on July 2nd–3rd in observance of Independence Day. Sites are subject to close based on participation.

Spread the word to neighbors and friends! Let’s keep our students healthy, fueled, and ready for fun all summer long. 🎒✨

🔗 For more information, visit our website at oneclay.net/fns

Northeast Florida's Mikayla Shavers and Nethan Verger captured national track and field titles at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor in Philadelphia. See link below ⬇️

📸 Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union

Cross Country Conditioning starts tomorrow! All athletes that are participating must have completed Athletic Clearance prior to showing up! 🏃🏽

For any questions, please contact Coach Jessica or Coach Stuart!

🎉 HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE IN CLAY COUNTY! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to announce that Clay County District Schools has officially been recognized as an A-Rated District by the Florida Department of Education! 🅰️🙌

Not only have we maintained our prestigious A-rating since 2018, but this year, our incredible students, educators, and staff smashed records by achieving the HIGHEST points total in our district’s history! 📈🏆✨

This historic milestone belongs to our entire community. Thank you to our dedicated teachers, hardworking students, and supportive families who give their all every single day. Endless opportunities truly begin here! 🌟

🎒 Ready to be part of an award-winning tradition? Enroll today at ➡️ OneClay.net

Yesterday was a special day as our second semester state championship teams, and individual state champions, were recognized by the Clay County Board of County Commissioners with an official proclamation honoring their outstanding achievements.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Clay County Commissioners for recognizing the hard work, dedication, and success of our student-athletes. 

To our state champions, congratulations once again on this well-deserved honor. Your commitment, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence have led to incredible accomplishments and have brought pride to your schools and all of Clay County. 

Thank you to our coaches, school leaders,  families, and supporters for helping make this recognition possible. We are proud to celebrate your success and grateful to see your accomplishments honored at the county level!