The seventh school month, just as the sixth, brought about its share of illness and more absenteeism; However, our county goal, as set by the superintendent, of 93% is still attainable. We currently stand at 93.16% for the entire school year.

Our leaders for the seventh school month continue to maintain a high standard of attendance. Shawn Krajeski’s students at Clay County High School continue to lead the county with a 97.50%. Julia Triplett’s students at Clay Middle School hold the second position with a 95.53%. Third place was held by Tonya Taylor’s 1^st grade students at Clay Elementary School at 94.87%. And finally, fourth place was held by Kayla Montgomery’s Pre-K students at Big Otter Elementary School, with a 92.79%.

Runners up were Catherine Vaillancourt’s students at Clay Middle School, Christy Fitzwater’s physical education and health students at Clay County High School, Randi Holcomb’s students at Clay Elementary School and Stacy Marks’ Pre-K students at Big Otter Elementary.