The Clay County Elementary System had 65 schools located throughout the County in 1920. By 1977, the number of schools in Clay County had been reduced to four sites, Celina K-8, Celina High School, Hermitage Springs School (Grades K-12), and Maple Grove. The student population was 1556.
Completed applications can be dropped off at Clay County Board of Education, Paces Creek or Island Creek Head Start Centers, or any elementary school. Application Deadline is May 15, 2022 Screeners will be by appointments. 5802 Within the first 30 days of school the following information is needed:
-We will work with Clay County Health Department to facilitate case investigation and contact tracing. -Fully vaccinated students and staff do not need to quarantine unless they have tested positive. Our goal is to maintain a traditional in-person instructional model.
As of March 8 th, 2022, the mask mandate that was previously in effect for Clay County Public schools has ended. From this point on, the wearing of masks will be optional for students and staff. Those students and staff who have health-related issues are still encouraged to wear masks as needed.
The community is an integral part of the education of a child. We ascribe to the philosophy that it truly "takes a village to raise a child". Having strong community partnerships is essential to our school district's success, and we too want to be a good partner with our local partners in order to move our entire county forward.
A strong family / school partnership is critically important to the success of the students of the Clay County Public Schools.
Principal Halter is in her sixth year of principalship at Green Cove Springs Junior High. Previous to her role as Principal, she served as the assistant and vice-principal at Green Cove Springs Junior High where she helped lead the school from a āCā to an āAā school grade, which has continued to be maintained under her leadership.
This nationwide program recognizes hard working individuals, schools and communities for their dedication and effort in keeping fields and sports facilities looking their best.