Clayton Early Childhood Center

08/28/2026

The school is camera ready, and we can’t wait to welcome our amazing staff back on Monday! 💙💛 After a summer away, it’s time to reconnect, recharge, and get ready for another incredible year together.

The stage is set. The school is ready. Let’s make this year a blockbuster!Welcome back, Simmons staff! We missed you! ❤️

08/27/2026

🆓Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services will provide FREE vision and hearing screenings for our preschool students next week! Space is limited, and families must sign up to secure an appointment.
When: Thursday, September 3rd from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
To sign up, scan the QR code or use this link: bit.ly/3SVcqxC

08/26/2026

Today we welcomed our newest members of the Simmons family! 💙💛
Welcome to Simmons! We’re so happy you’re here!

08/26/2026

Welcome to Clayton Public Schools! 💙💛

We’re excited to welcome our new teachers and staff to the Clayton family! Your talents, ideas, and passion will make a difference in the lives of our students, and we’re so glad you’re here.

Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead! 📚✨

08/25/2026

Come out and support Clayton Football on Thursday Aug 27th at 6:00PM. Please consider our cashless option. Prices will be Adults 5$ Students 3$, Senior Citizens (62 and older) and Military with ID FREE!!!! Simply use the QR code to purchase your tickets and bring your phone to the entry gate for easy entry! See you Thursday!!! GO CLIPPERS!!!

08/24/2026

08/18/2026

🎬✨ DON’T FORGET, CLIPPER COMMUNITY! ✨🎬

Join us for our FREE School Supply Shopping Day! 💙💛

📅 Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

With the support of our amazing HSA and Clayton Police Department, we’re helping Clippers of ALL ages get ready for school, so don’t forget about our Middle & High School students too! 🎒✏️📚

While you’re here, stop by our Patch Station to personalize your book bag with fun iron-on patches, and grab some stickers to add a little personality to your notebooks and supplies! ✨
Everything is FREE and first come, first served. Simply come by, browse, and take what you need.

💙💛 Our community. Our Clippers. When we take care of each other, we all succeed!

08/18/2026

📬 Preschool Welcome Letters Are On Their Way!

Welcome letters for the 2026-2027 school year were mailed to families last week. If you have not received your child’s letter by the end of this week, please email [email protected] so we can make sure you receive your information.

Your letter includes important information to help your family get ready for the first day of preschool, including:

👩‍🏫 Your child’s teacher
📅 Your child’s private Preschool Meet & Greet appointment date and time
🎟️ A wristband to wear on your child’s first day
📚 First day of preschool: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ Preschool hours: 9:20 AM-3:20 PM
🚗 New preschool drop-off location and transportation information
🚌 Information for families using district transportation
💉 Important immunization and health record reminders
🎒 School supply information

Please note that preschool does not participate in Back-to-School Night. The Preschool Meet & Greet will be your opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, learn about the classroom, and ask questions. Please email [email protected] if you require translation services. We can’t wait to welcome our preschoolers to a wonderful year of learning, growth, friendship, and fun!

08/18/2026

💙💛 CLIPPERS, WE’RE READY FOR YOU! 💛💙

The classrooms are ready, the hallways are waiting, and soon our schools will once again be filled with the people who make Clayton Public Schools so special — our students! As we begin a new school year, we want every student to know one thing:

💙 You belong here.

Whether it’s your very first day as a Clipper or your final first day, we can’t wait to welcome you back!

⭐GET READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR⭐

Families, bookmark these important CPSD resources:

📱 CPSD App
Stay connected with news, events, announcements and notifications.

🍎 iPhone/iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6528974066 — Apple

📲 Android: Download Clayton Public Schools, NJ — Android (New link coming soon.)

🌐 District Website
➡️https://www.claytonps.org

🍎 Complete Your School Meal Application
All CPSD students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost, but families should still complete the annual federal free meal application. These applications help determine eligibility for programs and funding that directly benefit our students and schools.
➡️ https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/

🍽️ LunchTime School Payment Portal
➡️https://schoolpaymentportal.com/ConsumerLogin.aspx

💳 MySchoolBucks
➡️https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home

☀️ Enjoy these last days of summer, Clippers. Your schools are ready. Your teachers are ready. And we’re ready for YOU! 💙💛

08/17/2026

✨✨ FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH CONTINUES FOR CPSD STUDENTS! ✨✨

All Clayton Public School District students in PreK–12 can enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch every school day! 💙💛

🍎 All CPSD students can participate
🥪 No fees
🍎 Nutritious meals to help fuel learning and success

Help us keep free meals available for ALL Clayton students!

To support the funding that makes this possible, we need every CPSD family to complete the annual Free Meal Application — even if you don’t think you qualify.

Simply completing the application helps our District secure important funding and continue providing free meals for ALL of our students.

📅 Please complete your application by September 30!

📌 Submit your application here:
https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/

💙💛 Every family. Every form. Every student. Let’s keep it going!