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‘Zero tolerance’: Clay County superintendent, sheriff release videos talking about school threats
Read full article: ‘Zero tolerance’: Clay County superintendent, sheriff release videos talking about school threatsThe Clay County sheriff and the Clay County District Schools superintendent recently released three videos on social media, addressing school threats, talking to children about them and explaining how they investigate tips.
Clay County District Schools ‘excited’ to fill nearly 200 vacancies at teacher recruitment fair
Read full article: Clay County District Schools ‘excited’ to fill nearly 200 vacancies at teacher recruitment fairThe superintendent of Clay County District Schools said they’d like to have nearly 200 teacher vacancies filled by the start of the next school year.
1st day of school filled with fun, learning as more than 40,000 Clay County students return to class
Read full article: 1st day of school filled with fun, learning as more than 40,000 Clay County students return to classMore than 40,000 students returned to class Wednesday in Clay County — including the students and staff at Ridgeview Elementary School in Orange Park.
Security measures heightened in local districts following deadly shooting at Texas school
Read full article: Security measures heightened in local districts following deadly shooting at Texas schoolIn the wake of a shooting at a Texas elementary school that killed more than a dozen children, at least two Northeast Florida school districts will be increasing security measures on their campuses as the school year comes to a close.
Clay County students participate in State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida, receive awards
Read full article: Clay County students participate in State Science & Engineering Fair of Florida, receive awardsClay County students took part in the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida, the school district announced Wednesday.
Clay County high schooler among 15 students chosen to receive college scholarship
Read full article: Clay County high schooler among 15 students chosen to receive college scholarshipA Ridgeview High School student was selected to receive a college scholarship, Clay County District Schools announced Wednesday.
Clay County Schools asks judge to dismiss lawsuit filed by anti-LGBTQ parents’ lawyer
Read full article: Clay County Schools asks judge to dismiss lawsuit filed by anti-LGBTQ parents’ lawyerAttorneys for the Clay County School District responded to a lawsuit brought by the attorney for two parents, who claim a school counselor coached their elementary-aged child in a gender identity transition without their knowledge or approval.
Clay County school police warn students not to participate in new TikTok challenge
Read full article: Clay County school police warn students not to participate in new TikTok challengeClay County District Schools Police Department is warning students not to participate in a new social media challenge.
Parents, students sound off about masks at Clay County School Board meeting
Read full article: Parents, students sound off about masks at Clay County School Board meetingSeveral parents and even a student stood in front of the Clay County School Board on Thursday to explain why they are either for or against students wearing masks this school year.
Clay County Schools guardian arrested for cocaine possession
Read full article: Clay County Schools guardian arrested for cocaine possessionMIDDLEBURG, Fla. – A Clay County District Schools guardian has been charged and arrested for possession of cocaine. Clay County Sheriff’s Office said began investigating after receiving received a tip that Douglas Charles Batchelder was using illegal drugs. Clay County District Schools provided the following statement,“Clay County District Schools is disappointed to learn about the arrest of an employee by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on Monday. The Clay County District Schools Police Department assisted the Sheriff’s Office with this investigation. Clay County District Schools does not tolerate this type of behavior.
COVID-19 concerns scrap Menendez-St. Augustine rivalry game
Read full article: COVID-19 concerns scrap Menendez-St. Augustine rivalry gameJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Menendez football team’s game at rival St. Augustine Friday night has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns as several players and coaches became ill. Later Wednesday, the Clay County District Schools announced that Keystone Heights would have its football team shelved through Oct. 9 due to possible exposure to COVID-19 cases. It marks the second time in as many weeks that an area football team has been forced to cancel a game due to coronavirus quarantine measures or concerns. Clay High had to cancel last week’s game at Palatka due to players having to quarantine. Eagle’s View was also looking for an opponent after losing its game to Ocala St. John Lutheran this week, too.