Elementary school · Clayton Public School District

Herma S. Simmons Elementary School

300 West Chestnut Street, Clayton, NJ 08312 (856) 881-8704 Website

Open · 8:40 AM–3:10 PM

Regular day 8:40 AM–3:10 PM · early dismissal ends 1:10 PM · delayed opening starts 10:40 AM

Call the main office (ext. 3000 or 3001) by 8:30 AM to report an absence. The call tells the school you know; the absence is not excused until written documentation is provided.

This week

Full calendar

Mon

12 No school

Tue

13 Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla, Chicken Patty on a Bun, Chef Salad, Rice & Beans, Salsa, Tater Tots, Mixed Veggie Patch

Wed

14 Sausage Egg & Cheese on a Pancake, Cheeseburger on a Bun, Chef Salad, Green Beans, Mixed Veggie Patch

Thu

15 Meatball Sandwich on a Roll, Popcorn Chicken, Chef Salad, Tater Tots, Mixed Veggie Patch

Fri

16 Cheese Pizza, Hot Ham & Cheese on Pretzel Bun, Side Caesar Salad, Mixed Veggie Patch

Lunch from the district's monthly menu. Whole month

Coming up

All dates

Nothing dated yet. Check back after the next newsletter.

Who to contact

Main officeFront desk(856) 881-8704

After-care

AM7:00 AM - start of school

PMDismissal - 6:00 PM

Delays & early dismissalsRun by Kids Choice, not the district. 2026-27 monthly tuition: AM $190, PM $260, AM/PM $360. Book of five day passes $160; drop-in $40 per day. 10% off for additional siblings and for active military and first responders. Payment is due on the 1st. Kids Choice phone 856-316-6375 or 609-617-5310.
After-care Family Handbook

Buses & transportation

District page

Transportation office(856) 881-8700

Bus running late?Call the transportation office. Clayton Public School District 350 East Clinton Street Clayton, NJ 08312 Phone: (856) 881-8700 Fax: (856) 863-8196
Late bus after activitiesLate buses only run for the middle and high schools; there is no late bus at this school.
Changing your regular bus stop Bus stop change request form
Weather closings & delaysSchool closing information

Documents

📄 K-5 Student Handbook 2026-20272026-2027

Pulled from the school's newsletter and website, and the district calendar.