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CMS Honors Assembly - Second Grading Period (2018-19)
The Clay Middle School Awards Assembly for the second grading period was held on February 6, 2019.
Students were acknowledged for perfect attendance and for being on the B average, A average, and all A honor rolls. Students earning white, blue, and gold cards were also honored. Teachers also selected students for the "Getting Better" award. This award recognizes students that are performing at maximum potential or have improved dramatically over the grading period.
Pictured are students acknowledged for perfect attendance, earning white, blue, and gold cards, and recipients of the "Getting Better" award.
Great job, kids! We are proud of your efforts.
Clay Homecoming 2018-2019
Clay High School Homecoming
Friday, January 25, 2019
Queen Lila Brown & Her Court
Freshman Attendant - Kailey Ware. Kailey is the daughter of Tracie and Matt Lewis. She was escorted by Shaden Malone, son of Brandy and John Malone.
Sophomore Attendant - Emily Clausing. Emily is the daughter of Ryan and April Clausing. She was escorted by Evan Woods, grandson of Tammy Woods and Kenneth Bowling.
Junior Vocational Attendant - London Hall. London is the daughter of Shontel Shaffer and Robert Hall. She was escorted by her brother, Aspen Hall.
Junior Attendant - Hannah Phipps. Hannah is the daughter of Steve and Kendall Phipps. She was escorted by Chase Hudson, son of Bobby and Neila Hunt.
Senior Vocational Attendant - Alexis LeAnn Martin. Alexis is the daughter of Carl Martin and Ronda Collier. She was escorted by Mason Newton, son of Mindy Keaton and Chris Newton.
Senior Attendant - Abigail Ware. Abbey is the daughter of Tracie and Matt Lewis. She was escorted by Tyler Hobbs, son of Richard Hobbs and Misty Pauley.
Flower Girl - Elly Rider. Elly is the daughter of Nathan and Jennifer Rider
Crown Bearer - Luke McClary. Luke is the son of Dale and Tara McClary
Homecoming Queen - Lila Mackenna Brown. Lila is the daughter of Erica and Jason Willis and Eric Brown. She was escorted by Recce Whitley, son of Jeff and Toni Whitley, and Hunter Mathias, son of Kristy Mathias and Matt Mathias
Clay MS Spelling Bee 2018-2019
The 2018-19 Clay Middle School Spelling Bee was held Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Clay HS/MS Library.
The following sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students represented their classes in the school bee: Laney Fife, Mackenzie Hicks, Rylan Jenkins, and Macyn Johnson (sixth graders); Delaney Bowen, Alex Lockert, and Marshall Thornton (seventh); and Ava Cobern, Allyssa Maynard, Tyra Rawlins, and Abbey Scott (eighth).
Clay’s 2018-19 Spelling Bee champion is Allyssa Maynard, eighth grade, who is the daughter of Stephanie Maynard. Allyssa will represent Clay Middle School in the Scioto County Spelling Bee, which will be held on March 7, 2019. The runner-up, who will act as an alternate for Clay, is Delaney Bowen (seventh grader), a daughter of Shannon and Kiley James.
4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee 2019
Clay Elementary held the 4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee on January 9, 2019. Classroom contestants from fourth grade were Eli Bailey, Olivia Hightower, Grayson Isaac, and Adrianna Dutton. Classroom contestants from fifth grade were Drake Bobst, Damien Conley, Haleigh Ruggles, and Riley Gilliam. Congratulations to Spelling Bee runner-up Haleigh Ruggles and Spelling Bee winner Grayson Isaac. Thank you Mr. Williams our Spelling Bee Coordinator and word pronouncer. Thank you to Spelling Bee Judges: Mr. Goodson, Mrs. Shepherd, and Mr. Rhea.
Clay HS Inducts NHS Members, 2019
Clay Junior-Senior High School held its National Honor Society Induction on Thursday, January 10, 2019, in the high school cafetorium. Three new students were inducted into Clay’s National Honor Society.
The new members inducted were Ryanna Bobst, daughter of Tessa Bobst; Cameron DeLotell, daughter of Chris and Tabbi DeLotell; and Jaelyn Warnock, daughter of Todd and Julie Warnock.
The current NHS members included Skylar Artis, Sophia Balestra, Sydney Barney, Ashtyn Brown, Lila Brown, Elisa Collins, Darby Garrett, Calvin Gerard, Delanie Gilliland, Alexandrya Musser, Madison Nigh, Tyler Phillips, Shaelyn Vassar, Jensen Warnock, Cassidy Wells, and Sarah Widdowson.
The speakers for the afternoon’s ceremony were Mrs. Courtney (Wilson) Mays, CHS National Honor Society member (2009), and Mrs. Megan (Burchett) Oliver, CHS National Honor Society member (2008).
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.
Science Fair Winners (6-8) 2018
SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS
6th Grade
1. Luke Stine, 2. McKenzie Bailey, 3. Naydine Watson & Laney Fife (Tie), 4. Abigaile Wiltshire & Chloe Cole (Tie), 5. Mackenzie Hicks, 6. Bree Hicks, & 7. Kayla Bailey
7th Grade
1. Chloe Betten, 2. Delaney Bowen, 3. Ambria Ratcliff, 4. Addison Barney
Team Projects
1. Kaidyn Fannin & Alexandra Wallace, 2. Shealyn Edgington & Cassidy Bazler, 3. Marissa Mogan & Hannah Felts. 4. Kyle Watson & Chloe Mustain, & 5. Kayle Collins & Breanna Franklin
Honorable Mention
1. Tate Queen, 2. Mikayla Conley, 3. Talan Lawson, 4. Madi Wright, & 5. Mariyah Blanton
Elementary Science Fair 2018
Clay Elementary Science Fair was held on December 4, 2018, for fourth- and fifth-grade students. Thanks to Mrs. Zuefle, coordinator of the Science Fair, judges for volunteering their time, and the PTC for buying participants Gatti's Pizza for lunch.
The Grand Prize Winner was Drake Bobst - 5th grade.
The fifth-grade winners were 1st Place - Wesley Runyon, 2nd Place - Sophia Craft, 3rd Place - Abi Miller. The fifth grade Honorable Mention winners were Trevin Brooks, Isla Killian, and Cayden McKenzie.
The fourth-grade winners were 1st Place - Lucas Betten, 2nd Place - Caroline Ridenour, 3rd Place - Adrionna Dunton. The fourth grade Honorable Mention winners were Ella Runyon, Addie Willis, and Caden Davis. Congratulations to all participants for your hard work preparing great Science Fair Projects!
Clay HS' 2018 Wendy's HS Heisman Winners
The Clay Local School District Salutes Outstanding Student Applicants and School Winners in the Race for the 2018 Wendy's High School Heisman
Clay High School is extending special congratulations to Tyler Phillips and Jensen Warnock 
who were named the school winners for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. Jensen was also selected as a state, female semi-finalist. To be eligible for this award, students must display academic aptitude, athletic talent, and community leadership.
Wendy’s High School Heisman program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, celebrates the achievements of the nation’s top high school seniors both in and out of the classroom. Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the top award in college football, the WHSH award is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level. The award encourages future leadership by recognizing well-balanced lifestyles at an early age.
Warnock Earned Girl Scout's Gold Award
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Jensen Warnock, a senior at Clay High School and Ambassador Girl Scout in Troop 1190, recently earned her Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious achievement within Girls Scouts and it is the equivalent to the Eagle Scout Award. It is the most difficult Girl Scout Award to earn – only 5% of eligible Girls Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award.
Girls identify a need in their community and resolve to make a plan to take action to address it. Jensen’s project was entitled “Set to Win.”
CHS Fall Formal (2018)
Clay High School Fall Formal
The Clay HS student council sponsored a fall formal on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
CMS Honor Assembly - First Grading Period (2018)
Clay High School Middle School Honor Assembly
Those honored during the assembly included 6th-grade perfect attendance, 7th-grade perfect attendance, 8th-grade perfect attendance, 6th-grade B avg. honor roll, 6th-grade A avg. honor roll, 6th-grade All-A honor roll, 7th-grade B avg. honor roll, 7th-grade A avg. honor roll, 7th-grade All-A honor roll, 8th-grade B avg. honor roll, 8th-grade A avg. honor roll, 8th-grade All-A honor roll, and most improved student award winners.
Shoes that Fit
November 12, 2018
Thanks to Chad Monroe and "Shoes That Fit" for donating 50 pairs of shoes for students in grades Preschool - 11th who needed them. Clay Local School District is very appreciative to all the businesses that made donations or helped raise the money to purchase the shoes.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is October 8th-12th. Our K-5 students participated in the fire prevention poster contest theme "Look, Listen, Learn; Be Aware - A Fire Can Start Anywhere."
Congratulations to the third, second, and first place winners in each grade level and to the overall winners for grades K-2 and grades 3-5. Thanks to Kyle, Gabe, and Mike of the Rosemount Fire Department for teaching us about fire safety and for telling us about their fire trucks and equipment. See all the pictures of our winners and the fire equipment.
Clay Community Loses Former Administrator
JOHN ROBERT ESTEPP, JR.
ROSEMOUNT —John Robert Estepp, Jr. (Bob), 94, of Rosemount passed October 5, 2018. He was born in South Webster on April 5, 1924. He was the youngest of eleven children of John Robert Estepp and Francis Combs Estepp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berlyn Carole Estepp (Hartz) of 60 years. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Estepp (Euan Reavie) of Duluth, MN, and Brian Estepp (Meliea) of Reynoldsburg, OH. Bob graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1942. He attended Rio Grande College in 1942 when he joined the Navy and served in World War World II as a Naval officer. Bob then graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1947 and taught school at different local high schools (e.g., McDermott and Green Township) until he was called back to duty as a Naval officer in the Korean War. Bob returned to Clay High School in 1953 and obtained his Master's degree from Marshall University while he served as principal and superintendent for 24 years before retiring in 1977. He also co-owned the Portsmouth Monument Company.
Bob enjoyed reading and gardening and traveling and antiquing with his wife and best friend Carole. He was a volunteer for SOMC and loved spending time with his family, neighbors, and many friends.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Memorial donations may be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Arrangements are under the direction of F. C Daehler Mortuary Company in Portsmouth.
Daughters of the American Revolution Donate School Supplies
Beverly Stringer with the Daughters of the American Revolution donated various school supplies to Mrs. Clay's Second Grade Classroom on September 28, 2018. We are very appreciative of all the school supplies donated!
Moore Inducted into SSU Hall of Fame
Tiffany Shanks-Moore
A member of the 1996 NAIA National Runner-Up Softball team, Tiffany Shanks-Moore was an instrumental part of SSU's rise during the mid-1990s to a NAIA title contender. Shanks-Moore owns two of the top 15 hitting seasons in SSU history, hitting .444 in 1993 and .441 in 1996 after missing the 1995 season. Her 1996 season was arguably her best: she hit .441 with an on-base percentage of .461 and a slugging percentage of .655 with 64 hits, 13 doubles, 3 triples and 4 home runs while scoring 43 runs and driving in 41 RBIs. Shanks-Moore is third in career batting average at .443, fourth in on-base percentage at .469 and third in slugging percentage at .638.
Shanks-Moore was a Second Team NAIA All-American in 1996, was she named first team All-Mid-Ohio Conference twice and honorable mention All-MOC once. She won MOC Player of the Week on May 7, 1996, and was a Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete in 1996.
Moore was inducted into the Poland HS Hall of Fame in 2016.
Shawnee State University Hall of Fame link.
Fall Volleyball League
Jensen Warnock, a Clay HS senior and an Ambassador Girl Scout in Troop 1190, is working toward her Gold Award. She recently organized a two-day volleyball camp for students in grades 4-8. She is now starting a fall instructional league with the help of other varsity volleyball players. She is encouraging girls who are Clay students, grades 4-6, to come and participate. Students will be taught the fundamentals of volleyball and then be given the opportunity to play against one another.
The league started on Sunday, September 9, and will continue every Sunday in September from 1:00-4:00. There is no cost to attend. If you are interested in participating, please ask your teacher for a registration form, which is also available in the office.