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Message from the Superintendent
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
To all members of the Clay Local Schools Community,
The following information is being posted so that you might use it to protect yourself and your loved ones as we learn more about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The following sites provide the latest updates and information regarding the virus:
Univ of Rio Grande Art Show
The University of Rio Grande High School Teacher and Student Juried Art Exhibition was held at the Esther Allen Greer Museum on the campus of URG on February 12-28, 2020.
We Rise by Lifting Others
Clay HS Prom Registration
Junior and seniors planning to attend this year's prom need to register for the Clay High School prom ONLINE using the link below.
Any guests attending the prom with a non-CHS student must pick up a guest registration form from Mrs. Mays.
Elementary Honor Roll 2nd Nine Weeks 2019-20
Elementary students were recognized at an Honor Assembly. Kindergarten and first-grade students were recognized and received an ice cream treat for Excellent Achievement (100% of standards met), Outstanding Achievement (95-99% of standards met), and Honorable Achievement (85-94% of standards met). Second through fifth-grade students were recognized and received an ice cream treat for A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, and B Honor Roll. All grade levels were also recognized for "Super Improvers," Good Discipline Awards, and students that were "Caught Being Good." These students also received an ice cream treat. Congratulations to all these students for their hard work!
Clay Jr-Sr HS Honor Roll - Second Nine Weeks 2019-2020
Clay Jr High/High School
Honor Roll - Second Nine Weeks 2019-2020
6th Grade
All A’s - Abigail Miller
A Average - Sophia Craft, Jason Wang
B Average - Madelyn Bach, Hannah Blevins, Alexa Deal, Riley Gilliam, Isla Killian, Cayden Mckenzie, Trinity Plew, Wesley Runyon, Callie Schackart
7th Grade
All A’s - Mackenzie Hicks, Dawson James, Macyn Johnson, Malachi Loper
A Average - Sarah Cassidy, Alayna Fife, Ethan France, Cadence Nance
B Average - Anna Adkins, McKenzie Bailey, Justin Bennett, Shaelynn Churchheus, Chloe Cole, Brianne Hicks, Rylan Jenkins, Tristan Large, Lynsey Loop, Blaine Lunsford, Olivia Moore, Charles Richards, Adam Rigdon, Abigail Wiltshire
8th Grade
All A’s - Evan Balestra, Megan King
A Average - Cassidy Bazler, Delaney Bowen, Jessyka Davis, Olivia Howard, Katelyn Ramey, Aidan Smith, Delaney Staker, Eric Wang
B Average - Noah Benner, Summer Blevins, Mallory Cassidy, Madison Chandler, Abby Clausing, Elliana Downs, Shealynn Edgington, Kaidyn Fannin, Kenneth Fowler, Jack Holbrook, Austin Knauff, Abigail Lane, Marcus Lunsford, Chloe Maddix, Alyra Messer, Gracie Rideout Ward, Jaira Roberts, Noah Steele, Marshall Thornton, Alexandra Wallace
Read more: Clay Jr-Sr HS Honor Roll - Second Nine Weeks 2019-2020
Clay Homecoming 2019-20
Jaelyn Warnock, Clay HS Homecoming Queen, and Her Court.
Tuesday: Twin Day
Wednesday: Meme Day
Thursday: Flashback
Friday: Spirit Day
The Homecoming game is scheduled for Friday, January 24, 2020, with Western. The ceremony will occur between the JV and varsity games.
Clay Elementary Spelling Bee 2019-20
Clay Elementary held the 4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee on January 14, 2020. Classroom contestants from fourth grade were Mia Lunsford, Audrey Bach, Griffin Gerard, and Lawsyn Gerwig. Classroom contestants from fifth grade were Grayson Isaac, Ryan Kennison, Brady Hadsell, and Mason Greene. Thank you, Mr. Williams, Clay Elementary's Spelling Bee Coordinator and word pronouncer. Thank you to Spelling Bee Judges: Mrs. Allison, Mrs. Shepherd, and Mr. Rhea.
Congratulations to Spelling Bee runner-up Mia Lunsford and Spelling Bee winner Lawsyn Gerwig. 
Clay NHS Inducts Five New Members
Clay High School held its National Honor Society Induction on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in the high school cafetorium. Five new students were inducted into Clay’s National Honor Society.
The new members inducted were Andrew Brown, son of Erica and Jason Willis or Rosemount and Eric Brown of Hawaii; Emily Clausing, daughter of April and Ryan Clausing of Portsmouth; Clay Cottle, son of Marc and Jennifer Cottle of Portsmouth; Chasten Lesan Davis, daughter of Shane and Lesan Davis of Portsmouth; and Jaymes Ethan Jones, son of Jay and Linda Jones of Portsmouth. Jaelyn Warnock is the current NHS member. She is the daughter of Todd and Julie Warnock of Rosemount.
Members of the chapter are selected based on the criteria of character, leadership, scholarship, and service; and members must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher to be considered. Members are involved in many activities and service projects throughout the year. The adviser for the Clay National Honor Society is Mr. Mark Rose.
Clay MS Spelling Bee 2019-20
The 2019-20 Clay Middle School Spelling Bee was held Thursday, January 9, 2020, at 1 PM in the Clay HS/MS Library.
The following sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students represented their classes in the school bee:
Sixth graders: Riley Gilliam, Alora Hayden, Abi Miller, Trinity Plew
Seventh graders: Justin Bennett, Ethan France, Rylan Jenkins, Macyn Johnson
Eighth graders: Annabelle Ball, Summer Blevins, Delaney Bowen-James, Katie Ramey
Clay’s 2019-2020 Spelling Bee champion is Riley Gilliam, a 6th grader and daughter of Kim Mercer and Nathan Howard. Riley will represent Clay Middle School in the Scioto County Spelling Bee, which will be held on March 12, 2020, at the SOMC Friends' Center. Riley will also take an online spelling test to try to qualify for the Regional Spelling Bee at Ohio University.
The runner-up, who will act as alternate for Clay, is Macyn Johnson, a 7th grade and daughter of Megan and Randy Johns.
Clay HS Academic Competition Team Receives Trophy for Second Place Finish
Congratulations to the Clay High School Academic Competition Team for placing second in the Scioto County Academic Competition League for the 2019-2020 season! On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, Sharee Price, SCOESC Gifted Services Coordinator, presented the team with their runner-up trophy. The team members are Andrew Brown, Gavin Cayton, Emily Clausing, Liam Garrison, Trinity Ketchell, and Mallory Swords. The team is coached by Cindy Parkes. PDTimes article
Bill Warnock Retires from Clay Board of Education
Wednesday, December 18, 2019, was the last Clay Local School District Board of Education meeting as a board member for Mr. Bill Warnock. He sat for his first board meeting in 1992. He was elected to seven terms by the voters and served the Clay community for 28 years.
He was on the board during the tenure of three different superintendents (Adams, Mantell, and Warnock). He commented that his saddest moment as a board member was probably when the bond issue to initially build new schools went down to defeat. Yet, he believes that happened for a reason and was in the long run better for the district. Consequently, the proudest moment as a member was when the bond issue did eventually pass allowing Clay to build its new PK-12 building (opening the doors in 2011). He went on to say while there were some tough times, especially at the beginning, he has been privileged and proud to serve the Clay community as one of its board of education members--helping the students and staff members be successful.
Thanks for your dedication and service to the Clay school community!
He will be replaced by Nathan Rider, who was elected to the Board in November, at the January 8, 2020, board of education meeting. The Clay Board of Education members will include Alan Boyer, Donnie Caseman, Craig Gilliland, Brian Hicks, and Nathan Rider.
Clay Student Council Talent Show 2019
The Clay Student Council conducted its annual talent show on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
The winners were Mallory Swords (First Place), Corvan Clark (Second Place), Abi Miller & Angel Stump (Third Place-tie), and Cassidy Bazler (Fan Favorite).
Thanks to all those who attended and especially to all those who performed.
Clay MS Science Fair Winners 2019
Clay Middle School
Science Fair Winners
Team Projects.
First Place - Cassidy Bazler and Alyra Messer
Second Place - Alexa Deal and Riley Gilliam
Third Place - Emma Walker and Callie Schackart
Fourth Place - Lilli Allen and Madelyn Bach
Individual Projects.
First Place - McKenzie Bailey
Second Place - Abigail Miller
Third Place - Bree Hicks
Fourth Place - Dawson James
Fifth Place - Madi Wright
Honorable Mentions.
Addy Eick and Jaelyn Josey
Elementary Science Fair 2019
Clay Elementary Science Fair was held on December 4, 2019, for fourth-grade and fifth-grade students. Thanks to Mrs. Zuefle, coordinator of the Science Fair; the judges for volunteering their time; and the PTC for buying participants pizza for lunch.
Jessee's Sammy Saves the Sea
Jaden Jessee, a Clay HS junior, has a children's book, Sammy Saves the Sea, published on Amazon. https://amzn.to/2XSa9ST 
Congrats, Jaden!
Clay HS Cheerleaders Volunteer at Park
The Clay High School cheerleaders volunteered at the Spock Memorial Dog Park in Portsmouth during the evening of Tuesday, October 29, 2019. It was the first Paws or Treat event. The cheerleaders brought treats and handed them out to all of the dogs. They also held a costume contest and awarded prizes.
