Clay Community Schools exists to meet the individual educational needs of the children of the community by providing a program to develop the skills necessary to pursue post-secondary ambitions including expanded college education, technical training or successful job placement. Graduates of Clay Community Schools will have the capacity to succeed in a global society and to be contributing members of their communities. Clay Community Schools shall develop and maintain a standard of excellence in its educational program by developing highly effective educators who will encourage and have a high level of expectation for each student's performance.

Clay Community Schools

Kindergarten Round-Up

For all children age 5 on or before August 1, 2026

The dates and times for Clay Community Schools Kindergarten Round-Ups have been set as listed below.  It is important that parents or guardians enroll all students eligible to attend this fall.

            Clay City Elementary                          April 9                         5:30 p.m.

            East Side Elementary                          April 10                       9:30 a.m.

            Forest Park Elementary                      April 10                       9:00 a.m.

            Jackson Township Elementary           April 2                         9:00 a.m.

            Meridian Elementary                         April 10                       9:00 a.m.

            Staunton Elementary                         April 2                         6:00 p.m.

            Van Buren Elementary                       April 2                         9:00 a.m.

A child must be five years of age on or before August 1, 2026, to be eligible to attend kindergarten.  Students must register for kindergarten at their home school. Parents or guardians should bring proof of address, their child’s birth certificate, and immunization records with them.

Principals encourage parents or guardians to bring their child with them to register.  The kindergarten teacher, school nurse, speech therapist, and principal will be present to assist parents or guardians and students. 

If parents or guardians should have questions, please contact Kathy Knust at the Central Administration Office.  The phone number is 812-443-4461 (extension 1811), or you may e-mail at [email protected].