Clay School Board Purchases New Main Phone System
The Clay County Board of Education Central Office will soon be working with a new telephone system. Finance Director Ashley White said the current system goes down every time there is thunder or lightning in the area, and sometimes even when there is only rain. White said the new system will allow for Clay County […]
Clay County High School Cheerleaders To Perform At The Citrus Bowl
Six Clay County High School cheerleaders will perform at halftime of the Cheeze-It Citrus Bowl featuring Tennessee and Iowa on New Year’s Day. Assistant Cheer Coach Steve Chitwood said the girls have been practicing a dance choreographed just for this performance. The girls were selected by the United Cheerleaders Association at a home camp this […]
Clay County High’s Tennis Courts Get Love From City, Volunteers
Clay County High School’s tennis courts have been shown the love. Boys and Girls Tennis Coach Tasha Bailey said that the courts were full of cracks and in need of repair. Bailey said Mayor Luke Collins and city workers volunteered to use some leftover supplies from the recent city court renovation to upgrade the Bulldogs’ […]
Clay County High School Launches Food Drive In Memory Of Latisha Denton
Clay County High School’s CTE Organization is hosting the Fall Harvest Food Drive in honor of Ms. Latisha Denton. The food drive will last until the end of the school day on November 14th, with all donations going to the less fortunate. Clay County High School Principal Mike Dickerson said teachers are asking students to […]
New Clay Co. HS Principal Dickerson Excited For New School Year
New Clay County High School Principal Mike Dickerson says he is excited to start the new school year in his new role. Dickerson said his career in education spans 28 years, with experience teaching in Wellness, Science, History, and ISS. He said one of his main goals for the coming year is to beat the […]
Summer Construction Projects Nearing Completion For Clay Schools
Clay County Director Of Schools Diana Monroe said the summer’s construction projects across the school system are moving toward completion. The projects include new bathrooms at Celina K-8 School, with the old facilities being converted to storage and an upgrade to the faculty lounge. New electrical panels have also been installed. New flooring installation continues […]
Students Reps On Clay Economic And Community Development Board Bring Youthful Ideas
Clay County Economic and Community Development Board using student representatives to help young people have a voice in the future of community development. Board Executive Secretary Doug Young said the use of student representatives was started about a year ago. “These guys are adults now, they’re 16, 17, 18 years old,” Young said. “And they […]
Clay HS FBLA And Golf Team Hosting Father Daughter Date Night
Clay County High School selling tickets for its 16th annual Father Daughter Date Night. The event takes place February 19th at the high school’s cafeteria. FBLA Chapter Adviser Amy Dodson said the school’s golf team and FBLA club will host the event to fund-raise for programs. “Father Daughter Date Night is just a great time […]
Clay School System Offering Medical Services To All Students
All Clay County Schools will offer medical services for students this year, helping students and busy parents. Health Coordinator Rob Edwards said that physicals and eye exams will be provided through Well Child. Edwards said parents do not have to miss work, arrange transportation or make appointments to check their child’s health. “There are children […]
Clay School System Using Outside Source For District Psychologist
The Clay County School System has contracted with an outside service to fill the District Psychologist role. ProCare Therapy will be utilized for $77 an hour. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said it was a challenging role to fill, but one of importance for all students. “When we came back this past year with the […]
