Dear Parents and Community Members,

Welcome to Clay Hill Elementary School!  I am proud to be leading at the greatest school in Clay County, where I began my principalship in 2016!  Prior to that, I served as a classroom teacher and assistant principal for eighteen years, all of which were spent at our amazing Clay County schools. At CHE, our teachers and staff put students first, and ensure that the learning environment richly supports social-emotional development as well as strong academic gains!

The Clay Hill community is one that embraces familiarity and history.  Many of our students are second and even third generation CHE Bulldogs!  This is a testament to the value that our team places on relationships, and on ensuring that parents, staff, and community members work together to provide the best environment in which our students can learn and grow as they develop into successful, high performing adults.  

CHE offers a comprehensive K-6 curriculum that includes strong instruction in foundational skills in the primary grades with an emphasis on deep, conceptual thinking in both ELA and math in the intermediate grades.  Alignment to the Florida Standards and individual student needs is evidenced in all our classrooms by standards-based daily core instruction and differentiated small groups at all levels and in all content areas.  Our instructional delivery is complemented by one-to-one digital access for all students, facilitated by on-demand, campus-wide access to our district wireless network and iPads and/or Chromebooks for every student at Clay Hill Elementary.  The 21st Century After-School Program, and other extracurricular opportunities, such as Robotics, Drama, and Chime Choir, along with our small, close-knit study body size, further facilitates engagement and the opportunity for all students to receive instruction that is specific to their unique levels of need and interest.

It is both an honor and a blessing to lead the CHE team and to work alongside the staff, parents, and community members of Clay Hill as we support our students through their elementary years.  At Clay Hill, we strive every day to enable our students to realize their potential and become high-performing citizens and leaders of the future!

Sincerely,

Adele Reed
Principal

Clay Hill Elementary