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Clay County School District (Florida)
Clay County School District is a school district serving Clay County, Florida and headquartered in Green Cove Springs. The School Districencompasses a 601 square-mile suburban/rural countyin Northeast Florida, including the communities of Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, Penney Farms, Clay Hill, Oakleaf, and Keystone Heights. On February 26, 2019, the Clay County School Board voted to move forward with its decision to form a school district police department. Superintendent Addison Davis announced he had hired Lt. Kenneth Wagner, a 20-year veteran with the Clay County Sheriff's Office, as a director and proposed chief for the new department. SchoolsDavid Broskie is the Superintendent of Schools for Clay County Public Schools in Florida. He was appointed Interim Superintendent in March 2020 and was elected to a full term as Superintendent in November 2020. Elementary schools * Argyle Elementary School * Charles E. Bennett Elementary * Clay Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clay County, Florida
Clay County is located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2020, the population was 218,245. Its county seat is Green Cove Springs. It is included in the Jacksonville metropolitan statistical area. It is named in honor of Henry Clay, a famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky, and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. History Clay County was created on December 31, 1858, from a section of Duval County. The area was once a popular destination for tourists because of its hot springs and mild climate. Steamboats brought them to various hotels in Green Cove Springs, such as the St. Elmo, Clarendon, and Oakland. President Grover Cleveland was the most prominent of such tourists and had spring water shipped to the White House. Clay County's popularity among tourists peaked during the last three decades of the 19th century. Tourism later waned because of Henry Flagler's extension of the Florida East Coast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clay High School (Green Cove Springs, Florida)
Clay High School is a four-year high school located in Green Cove Springs, Florida. It is a part of the Clay County School District. Name As Clay High School is named after the county it is located in, Clay County, it is indirectly named for Henry Clay, Sr. Clay was a dominant figure in both the First Party System to 1824, and the Second Party System after that. Known as "The Great Compromiser" and "The Great Pacifier" for his ability to bring others to agreement, he was the founder and leader of the Whig Party and a leading advocate of programs for modernizing the economy, especially tariffs to protect industry, a national bank, and internal improvements to promote canals, ports and railroads. Clay County Clay High School was the first high school in Clay County. Prior to the construction of other high schools in the county during the mid-20th century, Clay High School served every city in the county, including Keystone Heights, Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Penny Farms, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oakleaf High School
Oakleaf High School is a high school located in Orange Park, Florida. History The school began construction in 2007 and was completed in June 2010. The school's grand opening was August 16, 2010. The class of 2012 was the first class to graduate from Oakleaf High School. Since its opening, Oakleaf has gained a reputation for inclusiveness, being home to several multicultural organizations such as the Hispanic Club, Filipino Club, and Christian Club, as well as ranking within the top twenty schools in Florida for diversity of the student body. Athletics Oakleaf's athletics include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, a dance team, football, golf, softball, swimming, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, tennis, marching band and soccer. The teams are called the Knights. Aviation/Aerospace Academy Oakleaf High School is the only school in Clay County with the Aviation/Aerospace Academy. The academy brought several classes to the school to instruct the stude ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fleming Island High School
Fleming Island High School (FIHS) is a public senior high school located in Fleming Island, Florida Fleming Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clay County, Florida, United States. It is located southwest of downtown Jacksonville, on the western side of the St. Johns River, off US 17. As of the 2010 censu ... and is part of the Clay County School District. The school opened in 2003 and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. The team name is the Golden Eagles and the school colors are green and gold. In 2013 FIHS made '' U.S. News & World Report''s list of Best High Schools. Notable alumni * Ian Silberman - offensive guard who is currently a free agent. * Zane Comer - creative director References External linksFleming Island High School [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridgeview High School (Florida)
Ridgeview High School is a four-year public high school located in the Clay County School District. The schools mascot is the panther (nicknamed Slash). Ridgeview had approximately 1,600 students for the 2014–2015 school year, Ridgeview is currently rated an A-school on the FCAT 2.0 grading scale. Deborah Segreto replaced retiring principal, John Westmoreland in 2012. Later in 2019, Becky Murphy replaced former principal, Deborah Segreto. Academies Ridgeview has two academies: Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA) - The course provides students with fundamental skills in culinary, restaurant, business management, and life. Promoting professionalism through student involvement within culinary endeavors as well as encouraging post-secondary student education and future careers within the culinary and hospitality industries. The academies allow high school students, regardless of address, to attend from all over the district, providing that the student is accepted into the academy. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middleburg High School
Middleburg High School is a high school located in Middleburg, Florida. It is a part of the Clay County School District. The athletic teams are known as the Broncos. During the 2010–2011 year there were 1,783 students. MHS lost almost 300 students following the 2009–2010 school year due to the new Oakleaf High School being built. Academics Middleburg High earned a 'B' from the Florida Department of Education for both the 2011–2012 and 2012–2013 school years. The school also hosts several Advanced Placement courses, of which participation from students has been on the rise for several years resulting in a higher number of students graduation to 4 year universities than in previous classes. Middleburg is also home to one of the only health block classes in Clay County, and hosts several vocational academies, including the Academy of Agriscience and Automotive, the Academy of Architecture, Construction, NJROTC Brain Brawl/Academics Team, Interior Design, and the newly es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School (KHHS) is a public high school serving students in the seventh through twelfth grades in Keystone Heights, Clay County, Florida, USA and is part of the Clay County School District. Extracurriculars Clubs and organizations KHHS supports the following clubs: *Band *B.E.A.T. Club *Drama Club *French Honor Society/Club * Future Farmers of America (FFA) *Interact * Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) *Math Honor Society * National Honor Society (NHS) *Pageant Committee *I Am Second * National Speech and Debate Association *Students for Christ *Strengthening Our Students (Project SOS) *Student Literacy Council * Technology Student Association (TSA) *Thespian Troupe * Robotics Club *Video Game Club Sports KHHS competes in Class 2A District 3 of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). and fields teams Varsity and Junior Varsity teams in several sports: *Baseball *Boys Basketball *Girls Basketball *Cheerleading *Boy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange Park High School
Orange Park High School is a high school located in Orange Park, Florida. It is a part of the Clay County School District. The school opened as a junior-senior high school in Fall 1959, although it went only to 10th grade, so that the first graduating class was not until Spring 1962. The school celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011, the 50th anniversary of the first 12th-grade class (1961-1962 school year). The athletic teams are known as the Raiders. In the 2018–2019 school year the school had 1,623 students. School Data *The year of 2007-2008 had approximately 2,538 students and OPHS statistics indicated that 87% were college bound. *The school has 164 classrooms. *Most notable catchphrase- "Swords Up" (2017-N/A) *Matthew Boyack - Founder of 'Boyacklandia' *Lankford's stomping grounds Athletic achievements Football *The 1992 football team was undefeated in the regular season, were ranked #1 in the state for most of the season, and were ranked as high as No. 15 in the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keystone Heights, Florida
Keystone Heights is a city located in southwestern Clay County, Florida, United States. The population of the city was 1,446 at the 2020 census. The city's name is derived from the state of Pennsylvania's nickname, the "Keystone State". History Early years and founding In 1917, the area that would eventually become known as the city of Keystone Heights was a small community known as Brooklyn located along present day State Road 100, about one mile north of the present location of Keystone Heights on Lake Brooklyn.http://www.keystoneheights.info/History.pdf In those early days Brooklyn consisted of a large unpainted building called the Brooklyn Hotel; a combination general store and post office; and several small houses scattered about. Property Developer John J. Lawrence, who hailed from Pennsylvania, noticed the area on a visit to Lake Brooklyn, and instantly became attracted to the region. In 1920, the Lawrence family completed their home, the first house built in Keystone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Green Cove Springs is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,378 at the 2000 census. As of 2010, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 6,908. The city is named after the portion of the St. Johns River upon which it is built. The river bends here, and the area is sheltered by trees that are perennially green. History The area was first inhabited over 7,000 years ago by Native Americans by the warm mineral spring. The hydrological spring of the same name, locally known as the "Original Fountain of Youth", attracted guests in the 19th century; more than a dozen hotels were near the spring. Today, the sulfur-scented spring water feeds an adjacent public swimming pool before flowing the short distance to the St. Johns River. The Green Cove Springs area was first developed by George J. F. Clarke in 1816 when he was provided land, under a Spanish land grant, to build a sawmill. Green Cove Springs was established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oakleaf Plantation, Florida
Oakleaf Plantation is a planned community in the Jacksonville area located mostly in unincorporated Clay County and partially within the Jacksonville city limits ( Duval County). The Clay County portion is a census-designated place, with a 2010 population of 20,315. As of 2020, the population has risen to 28,153. State Road 23 (First Coast Expressway), Jacksonville's future outer beltway, runs north–south through the center of OakLeaf Plantation. Argyle Forest Boulevard runs east to State Road 21 (Blanding Boulevard) in the Jacksonville neighborhood of Argyle Forest. Oakleaf High School, Oakleaf Junior High School, Oakleaf Village Elementary School, Plantation Oaks Elementary School and Discovery Oaks Elementary School are located within the community and are all part of the Clay County School District. The U.S. Navy The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clay Hill, Florida
Clay Hill is an unincorporated community in Clay County Clay County is the name of 18 counties in the United States. Most are named for Henry Clay, U.S. Senator and statesman: * Clay County, Alabama * Clay County, Arkansas (named for John Clayton, and originally named Clayton County) * Clay County, Flo ..., Florida, United States. It is located in the northwest corner of the county and lies along County Road 218. It is a rural community that serves as a bedroom community for the surrounding areas, and home to several working farms. Agricultural products produced in Clay Hill include beef, cattle, hay, and timber. Employers in the area include a sawmill, auto and small engine repair businesses, a welding and fabrication shop, a tree service, and one general and two convenience stores. The community is home to two elementary schools (Wilkinson Elementary School and Clay Hill Elementary) and one junior high school (Wilkinson Junior High School). References Neighborhoods in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
