🚢 Kaygen shares about the skills needed for the U.S. Naval Academy 🇺🇸
Kaygen recently spoke about what it takes to succeed at the U.S. Naval Academy, highlighting the essential skills and qualities that candidates must develop:
📚 Strong Academic Performance – Excel in math, science, and English, and aim for high SAT/ACT scores.
🏆 Leadership Abilities – Show leadership in student government, athletics, or community service.
💪 Physical Fitness – Meet rigorous physical requirements and excel in the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA).
⚓ Commitment to Service – Have a deep sense of duty, honor, and a willingness to serve in the Navy or Marine Corps.
🛡️ Strong Moral Character – Integrity, discipline, and ethical decision-making are key.
🤝 Teamwork & Communication – Work well in a team and communicate effectively.
🧠 Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking – Think strategically and adapt to challenges.
Kaygen, keep doing great things! You make us proud! 🌟 #NavalAcademy #Leadership #Service #FutureLeaders #HonorCourageCommitment
Once a Blue Devil, Always a Blue Devil!
Congratulations to our third quarter Blue Devil Distinction grand prize winners brought to you by Jerimah’s of Fleming Island. These students were selected by their teachers for exhibiting attributes of the Clay Way. Students received a Clay High bag, free admission to one athletic event, and a free Jermiah’s Italian Ice.
Attention Clay High Students!
Tomorrow, recent alumni Kaygen Williamson will be on campus to meet with students interested in enlisting in the armed forces or learning about the process of enrolling in a military academy. She will be speaking in the conference room during 3rd period, sharing insights about her current experience at the Naval Academy and answering your questions about enlistment and academy enrollment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from a Clay High graduate who has taken this path! See you there!
🇺🇸⚓ #ClayHigh #FutureLeaders #NavalAcademy #MilitaryService
Congrats to our scholarship recipients! Thank you to the Clay County Fair Board for being a huge supporter of Clay County students!
A huge congratulations to our incredible principal, Dr. Jen Halter, on being named one of two National Finalists for the Leadership Award by the National Superintendents Association!
Dr. Halter’s unwavering commitment to her students, staff, and the entire Clay High community exemplifies true leadership. Blue Devil Nation is proud of you!
The prom is right around the corner! Buy your tickets at myschoolbucks.com.
Today, we proudly celebrate National Maintenance Worker Day!
Clay High provided donuts and coffee as a small token to say thank you!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated maintenance professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our schools, workplaces, and communities remain safe, clean, and fully operational. Their hard work, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment make a lasting impact every single day.
Thank you for all that you do for Clay High, and our entire school district— your efforts do not go unnoticed!
#NationalMaintenanceWorkerDay #ThankYou #Gratitude #EssentialWorkers
Attention Seniors and Juniors:
Tomorrow is the final day to pay for the in-school ACT, which will be administered on Tuesday, March 11. This test offers triple time for all students and is paper-based. Please note that while this test is not reportable to colleges, it can be used to meet graduation requirements.
To sign up, please visit Myschoolbucks.
Congrats to Khloe Burke who was selected for Girls State! Keep doing great things!!
Congratulations to Cameron Carroll for being awarded the High School Student Award for the 4th Quarter of 2024! This marks the first time a Clay High VyStar intern has received this honor. Well done, Cameron—keep up the outstanding work!
Congratulations to Clay High Boys Wrestling!
Our team placed 2nd at Regionals with an incredible showing from our athletes. We are proud to announce that six of our wrestlers have qualified for State next week!
A huge thank you to Coach Reape and our amazing assistant coaches for their leadership and dedication. We also want to express our gratitude to the parents and families for their constant support and encouragement. Most importantly, we are so proud of our wrestlers for their hard work, resilience, and outstanding performances.
Let’s keep the momentum going — good luck at State!
#BlueDevilPride #WrestlingStrong #ProudPrincipal #OnToState
Senior Class Meeting on Thursday, March 6th during 4th period. We will review lots of graduation details (dates, dress code, senior clearance sheets, grad ticket info, senior event info, etc.). If you don't have a 4th period, please try to make arrangements to be here for the meeting. All information from the meeting will be made available to parents and absent students after the meeting.
Attention, Clay High Students!
9th and 10th graders will take the FAST Writing Exam in their homerooms on April 1st. Please check Synergy to find your homeroom's location.
Clay High will be hosting several testing opportunities for our Juniors and Seniors that can count towards their graduation requirements for English and Algebra.
March 11 will be our ACT day. The test will be on paper and will provide all testers triple time to complete the test. This test is not reportable to colleges.
April 1st: Juniors will be able to take the SAT for free during the school day. The test will count towards graduation requirements and is college-reportable. For seniors, it is not reportable to colleges but can be used for graduation requirements.
April 10: This will be our last CLT test before graduation. The test is college-reportable and can count towards graduation requirements.
You can register for any of these tests by going to MySchoolBucks.
Come out and meet our new Head Football Coach! All our community is welcome!
🚨🏈We are excited to announce Jeff Gierke as the new Head Football Coach of Clay High School!
Coach Gierke brings experience and passion for the game as well as a passion for developing student-athletes! He brings an exciting brand of football to Clay High and is ready to implement his leadership within our program! Join us in welcoming Coach Gierke and his family to the Blue Devil Family! Go Blue Devils!
#theclayway #ClayFootball #RiseoftheBlueDevils #WelcomeCoachGierke
📖✍️ Building Strong Arguments in Mrs. McKinney’s Class! ✍️📖
Students in Mrs. McKinney’s class are mastering the art of analyzing textual evidence! 🔍 They’re diving into articles, evaluating whether the evidence is strong or weak, and sharpening their critical thinking skills.
By combining reading and writing, they’re learning how to support their ideas with credible, well-chosen evidence—an essential skill for academic success and beyond! 💡📝
Strong evidence = strong arguments! #TextualEvidence #CriticalThinking #ReadingAndWriting
Senior Spotlight:
Meet Shayla Nichole Campbell—a dedicated student with a bright future ahead! After graduation, she’s heading to SJRSC to earn her AA before pursuing her dream of vet school. Shayla chose SJRSC because it offers her the opportunity to use her Bright Futures and other scholarships while staying close to home. Her solid preparation in College Algebra and four years as a Vet Assistant, along with a 3.78 GPA, have set a strong foundation for her academic journey. Beyond the classroom, volunteering has taught her invaluable lessons in empathy, kindness, and the importance of giving back. We're excited to watch her continue to grow and make a difference!
#FutureVet #ScholarshipSuccess #BrightFutures #StudentJourney #CommunityImpact
📚✨ Deep Thinking in Ms. Miller’s Class! ✨📚
Students in Ms. Miller’s class are sharpening their critical thinking skills by analyzing texts and making inferences! 🔍💡 Through close reading and thoughtful discussion, they’re uncovering hidden meanings, drawing conclusions, and strengthening their ability to think beyond the words on the page.
From literary themes to real-world connections, these scholars are learning that every text tells a deeper story—if you know how to find it! 📝📖
#CriticalThinking #ReadingSkills #FutureScholars
Great Visit from School Board Member Mr. Alvero!
We were honored to welcome School Board Member Mr. Alvero to Clay High today! He had the opportunity to see firsthand the incredible work happening in our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. From hands-on learning to career-ready skills, our students are doing amazing things!
Thank you, Mr. Alvero, for your support and for recognizing the impact of CTE in preparing our students for success! 💙#CTE #CareerReady #ClayHighProud #EducationMatters
🐓🎉 Celebrating National FFA Week at Clay High! 🎉🐓
This week, we’re honoring the incredible impact of FFA on our students and community! To celebrate, we added a little fun—hiding chickens in our Agriculture and Veterinary classrooms. 🐔🔍 Students who found them got to turn them in to Dr. Halter for some sweet rewards! 🍬
FFA plays a vital role in shaping future leaders in agriculture, animal science, and beyond. We’re proud to support our FFA students and all they do! 💙💛 #NationalFFAWeek #FFA #ClayHighProud #FutureLeaders
