Clay Central Everly

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!! We hope to see everyone from 5:30-7:00pm in Everly at the Hap Ketelsen Center.
Free food, games, and wagon rides!

❤️💛 Pop Can Power! 💛❤️

We filled the truck! 🙌

A HUGE thank-you goes out to our incredible pop can sorting volunteers — Jeff, Lynn, Linda, Bev, Larry, Mary Ann, Lisa, Darcy, and Marlana — for helping us bag 58 bags of cans, 24 bags of plastics, and box over 730 glass bottles for CCE School and the Royal Museum!

Thank you also to Toft Electric for the donated transportation and to our driver Mr. Jobst for hauling this mountain of recyclables. What a team effort! 🚛♻️

We are truly blessed with the best community with the biggest hearts, always giving back to support our students. THANK YOU for continuing to make a difference, one can at a time! ❤️💛

Cold weather is here, Mavericks! ❄️

Please dress for the temps — hats, mittens, coats, and closed-toed shoes. ❤️💛

Need help with gear? Contact the school and our Maverick Missions group will be sure to assist where able!

#MaverickPride

SAVE THE DATE:
🕗 When: Election Night, November 4th at 4:00PM - 7:00PM.
📍 Where: Clay Central Everly CSD lunchroom
🍲 What: We’ll kick off with warm, comforting soup and follow it up with something sweet for dessert.
🎉 Why: Because a cozy gathering is the perfect way to celebrate voting or just enjoying a meal together! We are looking forward to spending the evening with you!

Reminder: No School for students Monday, Oct. 20th due to In-service for staff. See you Tuesday, Mavericks!

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Please join us for an evening of family fun on Thursday, October 23, from 5:30-7:00pm in Everly. Free food, games, and wagon rides at the Hap Ketelsen Center! Watch for RSVP flyer coming home this week. Hope to see you there!!!

Today, our Marvelous Mavs will be on the look out for our 7-12 students in the Tiger HOCO Parade !! Our PK-6th graders will celebrate with the those leaders who have continued to grow into football players, band members, cheerleaders and great friends in middle & high school. We know the spirit of the Maverick lives within them! ❤️💛 Come in and check out the photos in our display case - our Little Mavs are growing and living by the 7 Habits now, and are excited to think about their futures as they grow, learn & lead!!

Please join us for an evening of family fun on Thursday, October 23, from 5:30-7:00pm in Everly. Free food, games, and wagon rides at the Hap Ketelsen Center! Watch for RSVP flyer coming home this week. Hope to see you there!!!

✨ Leadership in Action at CCE! ✨

Our newly elected Student Lighthouse Team created and performed a skit to showcase Habit 1: Be Proactive! 🌟

Their creativity and leadership shone as they led the assembly and reminded everyone how small choices can make a big difference.

To top it off, our CCE Cheerleaders brought the energy with a spirited cheer that had everyone smiling and clapping along! 🎉👏

Way to go, Mavericks — you inspire us! ❤️💛

Science is cool! Our 3rd and 4th grade classes often get hands-on experience when learning scientific principles. This day our Mavs experimented with theories of gravity while working on a Motion lesson.

👟🌟 The Clay Central–Everly Mavericks laced up their sneakers yesterday and took part in the 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk! Our elementary students, staff, families, and community members strolled through the town of Royal—filling the streets with smiles, laughter, and Maverick pride. ❤️💛

It was the perfect way to soak up the fall sunshine, breathe in some fresh air, and show that healthy habits + community spirit go hand in hand. 🌞✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in making this walk such a fun and energizing event. Walking together reminds us we’re stronger together—Maverick strong! 💛❤️


Click the link for our walking video: https://youtube.com/shorts/aLsL0R92WjQ?feature=share

This past Tuesday, a team of CCE staff and recently-elected Student Lighthouse members hosted a lunch for a number of people in our community. The purpose of the gathering was to discover new ways in which our school might collaborate with area businesses, churches, etc. Some fantastic ideas were generated and we look forward to putting a few of these suggestions to work. Thanks to these visiting individuals who helped our students see Leader in Me's Habit 6-"Synergize" in action!

Today is National Custodian Day! We want to give a big SHOUT OUT to Mr. Mike for keeping our school clean! Thank you for keeping things running smoothly, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed by staff, students, or families. Keep being the great you that you are!

✨ A Maverick Moment of Thanks ✨

The students and staff of Clay Central Everly would like to take a moment to celebrate and thank our wonderful principal, Mrs. Huntress!

Mrs. Huntress leads with empathy, kindness, compassion, and unwavering support. She is truly the heart of CCE, guiding us with care and always putting students and staff first. We are so grateful for her dedication, her leadership, and the countless ways she makes our school community stronger every day.

Thank you, Mrs. Huntress, and HAPPY NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH!!! -- We appreciate you more than words can say! 💛❤️

🎉✨ CCE Elementary is Shining Bright! ✨🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate the amazing results from Clay Central Everly Elementary! 💪📚 Our students, staff, and families have so much to be proud of:

✅ Commendable Rating!
CCE has been officially recognized as Commendable for our overall school performance! 🏆

✅ Strong Growth in Reading & Math!
Our students’ growth scores in both reading and math were well above the state average. That’s right—our Mavericks are soaring past expectations! 🚀📖➕

✅ High Attendance Rates!
Only 2 students showed notable absenteeism compared to peers—proof that our students are showing up, learning, and thriving every day. 👏🙌

✅ Teaching that Works!
Over the past three years, our staff has embraced a rigorous new math curriculum and implemented Science of Reading practices—and the results are showing in a big way! 🎯✏️

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🌟 Way to go, CCE Mavericks! 🌟
Your dedication, hard work, and teamwork are what make our school community so special. 💛❤️

#CCE #MaverickPride #FutureIsBright #SmallButMighty

Preschool went on a trip to explore nature at Bertram Reserve. We joined Brianne Blom who is with the Clay County Conservation Board for a morning of nature learning. Preschool learned about how animals adapt during the fall, shapes and colors in nature, collected acorns, investigated plants and leaves, and went on a walk to listen and connect with nature.

CC-E would like to congratulate the 2025-2026 Student Lighthouse Team! Fellow students elected one student from each 3rd-5th grade class and two students from 6th. We are excited to have Elizabeth G, Maggie C, Addy C, Kallie C, and Lilly G represent their Maverick peers!!! ❤️💛

Democracy in action! Yesterday our Mavericks practiced democracy and citizenship. Students from 3rd to 6th grade campaigned last week for five spots on the Student Lighthouse Team (Leader in Me's version of Student Council). Campaign posters were crafted and hung around the building. Speeches were delivered yesterday morning. Then students voted in special "voting booths" and dropped their ballots in the Ballot Box. Votes were tabulated and the counts were VERY close. We are so proud of ALL of the candidates whether they secured a spot or not. It takes courage to stand before your peers and ask for their vote. Wow! Way to lead Mavs!!!

Mavericks Create Art Club returns! 3rd-6th grade students flexed their creative muscles after school over the past two Tuesdays. Week 1 found kiddos experimenting with a slithery version of Mexican repousse and Week 2 had them refining their clay-building skills. Talented Mavs!!!