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Mrs. McCleese's Class' Service Project
For their service-learning project this year, Mrs. McCleese's 4-6th-grade class painted wooden soccer balls to be given to the Clay High School seniors on the soccer team as 2019 Senior Night gifts.
Each student helped with the painting/polyurethane and tying on ribbons. They used paint from Mrs. Moore’s art class and had help from Jeff Whitley and Jamie Knox who cut plywood circles for the students.
Great job, everyone!
VOLLEY FOR THE CURE
The Clay junior high and high school volleyball teams sponsored a "Volley for the Cure" match on October 1 with proceeds donated to the Geralyn White Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SOMC Cancer Center Compassion Fund.
Elementary students had a coloring contest to decorate the gymnasium and the winners are pictured with the volleyball team.
The Volley for the Cure activities at the volleyball match v. Western included a bake sale, serving to a spot game, a raffle for prizes, and split the pot ($600). Shirt sales raised $1,000.
Proceeds go to SOMC Compassion Fund and to the Geralyn White Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to everyone for the generous support!
2019-20 Student Council
Student Council Members
Student Council Officers
President - Jaelyn Warnock
Vice President - Gage Keller
Secretary/Treasurer - Reece Whitley
Freshman Class Officers
President - Mallory Swords
Vice President - Marilyn Colley
Class Representative - Angel Stump
Secretary - Ava Coburn
Treasurer - Amadea Everman
Sophomore Class Officers
President - Gavin Cayton
Class Representative - Austin Smith
Secretary/Treasurer - Liam Garrison
Junior Class Officers
President - Andy Brown
Class Representative - Emily Clausing
Secretary/Treasurer - Evan Woods
Senior Class Officers
President - Hannah Phipps
Vice President - Caden Cline
Beegan Signs LOI with Eastern University
Garrett Beegan signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Eastern University, a NCAA Division III school located just outside Philadephia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
Portsmouth Daily Times article 
Thanks, Scioto Foundation!
Clay High School would like to thank the Scioto Foundation for their generosity. 
The Governing Board of the Scioto Foundation recently approved the Clay Local School District's grant request for the project AP Testing/Prep in the amount of $1,400. On behalf of the students and their families, the Clay Local School District wishes to thank the Scioto Foundation for this generous donation.
Clay Commencement Ceremonies 2019
The Clay Local School District's 79th Commencement Exercises occurred at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2019. The following 58 seniors participated in the ceremony:
Skylar Cade Arits +*, Sophia Grace Balestra +#*, Aericah Sydney-Kaytelynn Barney +#*, Annabelle Juanita Bare, Jonathon Garret Beegan, Ryanna Paige Bobst +#*, Danny Ray Borders, Jr., Ashtyn Naomi-Noelle Brown +#*, Lila Mackenna Brown +#*, Elisa Marie Collins +#*, Jared Grayson Conkel, Chase Steven Conley, LaCyra June Craig, Abigail Elizabeth Deel, Kevin Gerald Deel, Cameron Nicole DeLotell +#*, Thomas Michael Earl Fleenor, Brandon James Fletcher, MaKayla Christine Fletcher, Zachary Garrett Fuller, Darby Jo Garrett +#*, Brandon Michael Gemperline, Calvin Woodrow Gerard #*, Delanie Hope Gilliland +#*, Ian Matthew Grimm, Christopher Aspen Hall ^, Austin Lee Hill, Jonathon Tyler Hobbs, Brandon Chase Hudson +, Chelsea Dianne Kleinman, Taylor Lee Lewis, Seth Allen Little, Julia Marie Lundy, Alexis Leann Martin **, Brookelyn Paige Martin, Hunter Matthew Mathias, Christopher Bradley McCleese, Kristin Marie Meadows, Isaiah Mullen, Alexandrya Musser +#*, Mason James Newton, Madison Aleix-Quinby Nigh ~+#*, Hannah Sue Oliver #, Hannah Elaine Pauley +, Haylynn Sue Pauley, Tyler James Phillips +#*, Christopher Allen Price-Hardy, Nicholas David Anthony Redden +, Garry Allen Reese III, Shaelyn Lee Robinson, Madison Helene Rogers, Zachary Steven Swayne, Gaven Nathaniel Traylor **#, Shaelyn Arin Vassar +#*, Abogale Rose Ware #, Jensen Mackenzie Warnock ~+#*, Cassidy Leigh Wells +#*, and Sarah Caroline Widdowson +#*
* CHS National Honor Society
** SCCTC National Honor Society
# Honors Diploma
+ Red Cross Leadership
~ Girl Scout Gold Award
^ 4-H Award
This graduating class has been offered approximately $600,000 in scholarship money. The Clay Legacy Fund/Clay Alumni Association awareded $1,000 scholarships to 29 of the seniors. Over the last 17 years, $6+ million has been offered to Clay High School graduates.
Saying Goodbye...
Mark Robinson, Patty Clark, and Adam Betten
Mark Robinson retires after 38 years (19 with Clay and 19 with New Boston). Robinson was a social studies teacher within both districts.
Patty Clark is retiring after 30 years as a custodian at Clay. She started as the night custodian working at both Rosemount and Rubyville Elementary schools.
While Adam Betten is not retiring, we say goodbye to him as he is moving on after 12 years at Clay. He will be the high school basketball coach and a teacher at Vandalia Butler High School.
Planting of Tree in Mrs. White's Memory
Thanks to the Clay Elementary PTC for purchasing a Weeping Cherry Tree in memory of Mrs. White. The fourth grade students were present for the dedication of the tree.
Visually Literate High School Art Show 2019
OHSAA, NFHS, & NIAAA Awards 2019
OHSAA Scholar Athlete
Cameron DeLotell, Shaelynn Vassar, & Jensen Warnock
NIAAA Three Sport/Season Athlete Award
Seniors - Jared Conkel, Tyler Hobbs, Chase Hudson, Alex Musser, & Jensen Warnock
Juniors - Caden Cline, Dakota Dodds, Caleb McNutt, Tanner Richards, Bryce Toomire, Reece Whitley, & Evan Woods
Sophomores - Clay Cottle, Ethan Jones, Mekenzie Loper, Shaley Munion, & Tabitha Whitt
Freshmen - Liam Garrison & Landon Thomas
NIAAA Multi-Sport Scholar-Athlete Recognition
Seniors - Skylar Artis, Garret Beegan, Ryanna Bobst, Lila Brown, Jared Conkel, Cameron DeLotell, Calvin Gerard, Aspen Hall, Tyler Hobbs, Chase Hudson, Alex Musser, Hunter Mathias, Bradley McCleese, Madison Night, Zach Swayne, Shaelynn Vassar, Abigail Ware, & Jensen Warnock
Juniors - Caden Cline, Dakota Dodds, Bryce Toomire, & Jaelyn Warnock
Sophomores - Megan Bazler, Dylan Collett, Clay Cottle, Chasten Davis, Jaden Jessee, Ethan Jones, Mekenzie Loper, Shaley Munion, Evan Woods, & Noah Wright
Freshmen - Gavin Cayton, Liam Garrison, Mitchell King, Preslee Lutz, & Kyleigh Oliver
NFHS National Award of Excellence
High School - Sophia Balestra & Lila Brown
Junior High - Chloe Betten & Evan Balestra
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
High School - Chase Hudson & Abigail Ware
Junior High - Maggie Swayne & Ashton Whaley
OHSAA Courageous Student Award
Zach Swayne
Order your 2018-19 Yearbook
Have you ordered your 2018-19 Clay yearbook?
For questions or the need for other information pertaining to the yearbook, please contact our yearbook advisor, Ms. Armes ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).
https://www.jostens.com/apps/
Desco Credit Union 4 Reality Financial Education Program
On Friday, April 12, 2019, the Clay High School senior class participated in the Desco CU 4 Reality Financial Education Program, which is a hands-on learning experience with budgeting and spending.
The seniors had to select their career and calculate their monthly salary for that career. They went from table to table selecting items they could fit into their budget. They had to calculate into their budget such items as housing, transportation, food, and student loan payments.
Volunteers from Desco Federal Credit Union, Donna Wolery (Farmers Insurance Agency), and Arrick’s Propane helped with the event.
Mrs. Geralyn White (1962-2019)
Geralyn White "was a wonderful and loving teacher, co-worker, wife, mother, and grandmother, and she was a friend to so many. She touched the lives of hundreds of students over her career at Clay and will always be in their hearts. Geralyn will be greatly missed, but her wonderful smile, laugh, and memories will be with us forever."
ROSEMOUNT — Geralyn F. White, 56, of Rosemount, died April 10, 2019. OBITUARY
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm on Monday, April 15, 2019, at the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth while the funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 10:00 am, at St. Mary's Catholic Church (Market Street).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Geralyn White Memorial Scholarship. Donations will be accepted at any Atomic Credit Union location.
Open Enrollment Application, 2019-20
Clay Local School District - Open Enrollment Application and Procedures 2019-20 School Year.
CMS Honors Assembly - Third Grading Period (2019)
Clay Middle School conducted an assembly for students to recognize their achievements during the third grading period on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Those students obtaining perfect attendance, B average, A average, and All-A average received recognition during the assembly.
Teachers also awarded the "Getting Better" award for the grading period. This coveted award acknowledges students who work hard and strive to improve every day.
Great job! We are proud of your efforts.
Hannah Oliver Signs LOI to Play Softball at SSU
Hannah Oliver, a Clay senior, signed her letter of intent to play softball at Shawnee State University. The Bears are members of the Mid-South Conference and the NAIA.
2018
Team Record: 24-6/13-1, SOC Champions (2018), Sectional Champions (2018), District Champions (2018), OHSFSCA - Scholar Athlete (2018), Team Competition Award (2018), Co-Pitching Award (2018), SOC - First Team (2018), District - Second Team (2018)
2017
SOC Champions [28-2, 14-0], Sectional Champions (2017), District Champions (2017), Pirching Award (2017), SOC - First Team (2017), SOC, Pitcher of the Year Award (2017), District - First Team (2017),
2016
SOC Champions [25-5, 14-0] (2016), Sectional Champions (2016), District Runners-up (2016), Pitching Award (2016), SOC - First Team (2016);
Portsmouth Daily Times article
Miss Clay 2019, Laiken Skinner
Miss Clay 2019, Laiken Skinner, wants to spread awareness to the needs of veterans returning home from combat/war.
Laiken is asking for donations of daily necessities and supplies (e.g., toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant). Donated items will be given to Post23 who will then give the supplies to hospitalized veterans and veterans who are less fortunate.
Blackburn/CLSD Receive Auditor's Award 2019
Brandi Blackburn, CLSD Treasurer, and the Clay Local School District received the Auditor of State Award for excellent record keeping and a clean audit report.
The Auditor of the State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon completion of a financial audit.
Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a "clean" audit report: timely filing of financial reports; does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, etc.; & entities management letter contains no comments related to ethics references, questioned costs, lack of timely submissions, reconciliation, public meetings records, etc. ARTICLE