Clay Community School Corporation Back-to-School is Wednesday, Aug. 7th What you need to know.

Thursday, July 18, 2024

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Documents Needed for New Enrollment:

Immunizations:

All preschool, kindergarten, and students new to Clay Community Schools should bring a copy of their completed immunization record, to school when enrolling.

Birth Certificate:

Please provide a copy of the child’s certified birth certificate. (We cannot accept the paper sent home from the hospital at the time of birth.)

Proof of Address:

Proof of address must be on file for each student. Documentation may include such items as a current utility bill, telephone bill, rental/lease agreement, or similar information that provides a verifiable address. Documentation should be dated within 60 days of student enrollment, and the date should be clearly identified and readable on the copy on file for the student.

The telephone number for each school is as follows:

Clay City Elementary 812-939-3120

Clay City Jr/Sr High 812-939-2154

East Side Elementary 812-448-8755

Forest Park Elementary 812-443-7621

Special Services 812-448-8036

Jackson Twp. Elementary 812-986-2177

Meridian Elementary 812-448-8560

Staunton Elementary 812-448-8270

Van Buren Elementary 812-448-1362

North Clay Middle School 812-448-1530

Northview High School 812-448-2661

Cumberland Academy 812-446-4120

School and Student Day Schedules:

Clay City Elementary 8:30-3:10

Clay City Jr/Sr High School 8:15-3:15

East Side Elementary 7:55-2:30

Forest Park Elementary 7:55-2:30

Jackson Twp. Elementary 7:55-2:30

Meridian Elementary 7:55-2:30

North Clay Middle School 8:15-3:25

Northview High School 8:15-3:15

Cumberland Academy 8:15-3:15

Transportation Department:

The CCS Transportation Department is currently working on bus routes for the 2024-25 school year. The Transportation Department is REQUIRING ALL NEW STUDENTS and STUDENTS WITH ROUTING CHANGES to register online.

The online form can be found on the Clay Community School website at www.clay.k12.in.us in the Transportation section. This form MUST be filled out for NEW students requiring transportation and for those with address changes.

Bus routes will be based on student registrations.

Questions regarding bus transportation can be addressed by calling the transportation office at 812-442-7121.

Clay City High School:

Class schedules and other back-to-school information for students in grades 7-12 can be picked up in the Main Office between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, through Tuesday, July 30. Any information not picked up by the end of the day on Tuesday, July 30, will be mailed to students. The school’s Main Office resumes regular hours and schedule beginning Monday, July 22.

Beginning Monday, July 22, new students may register in the guidance office. Also, students/parents with questions about schedules can call the school at 812-939-2154 to schedule an appointment with a counselor (July 22 – August 2).

Seventh Grade Orientation will be held in The Eel Dome on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m.

All students, except for grade seven, will report to their first period classes on Wednesday, August 7. Seventh grade students will report to the Auditeria. All students will receive lockers/combinations and other pertinent information at a homeroom session after 1st period on August 7.

Northview High School:

If you have a new student wanting to enroll at Northview High School for the 2024-2025 school year, please go on line to the Clay Community Schools website, click on Northview then “I’m looking for… 2024-2025 Northview High School Enrollment Form”). Please try to have this process completed by Monday, July 22nd and a counselor will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.

There will be a Freshmen Orientation for all incoming freshmen on Monday, August 5th in the auditorium. Students should plan to meet from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. to receive their schedules, meet with counselors, and tour the building. Parents are invited to an informational meeting in the auditorium from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

All students should report to first period on Wednesday, August 7th, where they will receive their schedules.

There will be no class schedule changes except to correct a schedule mistake or balance classes, as per the policy in the Course Description Booklet. All scheduling questions can be answered after school starts by emailing your guidance counselor.

Backpacks must be kept in lockers.

School pictures will be taken on

Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

North Clay Middle School:

Questions regarding scheduling can be addressed with the NCMS Guidance Department. You may contact the Guidance Department at 812-448-1530.

NCMS students will be able to pick up schedules, get locker information, and walk through the building on Thursday, August 1st, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and on Friday, August 2nd, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Administrators and counselors will be available to answer questions. Student Ambassadors will also be available to lead tours and answer questions. Schedules will be able to be accessed on PowerSchool. New enrollments can be done online on the CCS webpage. Go to www.clay.k12.in.us. Click on the “Student Enrollment” tab and then “2024/2025 North Clay Middle School Enrollment.”

Elementary Open House Schedules

Clay City Elementary: Monday, August 5, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Open House will begin in the gym at 6:00 p.m. Teachers will be in their classrooms following the program in the gym. Students will have the opportunity to introduce their parents to their teacher, along with bringing any additional supplies. The PTO will speak during the program about their organization and invite parents to their next meeting in September.

East Side Elementary: Monday, August 5, 4:30 p.m. Kindergarten/Preschool Parent Orientation will be held on the same day at 3:45 p.m. (parents only).

Forest Park Elementary: Monday, August 5, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Class lists will be posted and teachers should be available to meet with students.

Jackson Township Elementary: Tuesday, August 6, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. We will begin in the gym with a short meeting and introduce teachers. Class lists will be posted, and students will have the opportunity to meet their classroom teacher. The open house will also provide parents and students the opportunity to bring school supplies.

Meridian Elementary: Tuesday, August 6, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Open House will begin in the gym at 5:30 p.m. for the Title I Parent Meeting and introduction of Meridian teachers and staff. Teachers will be in their classrooms following the program in the gym. Students will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and bring in supplies. Car riders will also be able to pick up their car numbers as well. Meridian PTO will be hosting Kona Ice available for families to purchase as they leave if they choose to do so.

Staunton Elementary: Monday, August 5, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Class lists will be posted, and students will have the opportunity to meet their classroom teacher. The open house will also provide parents and students the opportunity to bring school supplies.

Van Buren Elementary: Tuesday, August 6, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. PTO meeting at 6:00. Kindergarten Parent Orientation will be held the same afternoon at 4:30 p.m.