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SMC 2022 Middle School Girls Track Champions

SMC 2022 Champions

State 1A Champions Men's Basketball

2022 1A Men's Basketball State Champions

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2021 Baseball Smoky Mountain Conference Champions

2021 Smoky Mountain Conference Champions

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HES Halloween 2020

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HPS Read Across America Drive-In

About Us

  • 1244 Enrollment
    We believe small is better because no students fall through the cracks
  • 4 Schools
    All 4 schools are located on the same campus.
  • 58% NBCT
    and/or Teachers with Advanced Degrees
  • 58 Sport Teams & Clubs
    We believe students learn leadership with participation in extracurricular activities.
  • 192 Employees
    Our Teacher to Student Ratio is 1:12
  • 93.6%Graduation Rate
    We want all students to graduate ready for post-secondary success.

Recent News

Request for Proposals for Legal Services

Clay County Schools is soliciting proposals from qualified attorneys and/or law firms licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina to provide comprehensive legal services to the District and Board of Education. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026.
The District seeks legal counsel with demonstrated experience in North Carolina public school law, including Board governance, personnel and employment matters, student services, litigation, contracts, policy review, compliance, and school operations. The anticipated term of services is a three-year agreement beginning July 1, 2026.

SEALED BIDS DUE 4:00 P.M. THURSDAY, JULY 16

The Clay County Board of Education is offering the following residential lots for
sale by SEALED BID consistent with N.C. Gen. Stat. 160A-268 and its May 18, 2026 resolution.
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School Board Meeting

Date:
Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Clay County Board of Education Board Room
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Mission Statement

The mission of Clay County Schools is to build high quality learning environments that ensure all students learn at high levels.
 
VISION
In CCS, we envision providing educational environments of the highest quality, created by professionals of the highest quality, leading to all students learning at high levels, and culminating in every student graduating on time and prepared for their next step.