Apple Awards
The Apple Awards is an annual event that honors and rewards excellence in teaching. It’s a tradition where each school selects its teacher of the year and school-related employee of the year. Over 900 guests gather to celebrate nominees from every school and see the top five finalists presented with awards. At the event, we also reveal the Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year. The selection committee also names a Rookie Teacher of the Year representing the newest educators in our district. Be a good apple and sponsor and support this inspiring event. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit teachers in Clay County.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Spring for Education
Join us for our annual Spring for Education event. It’s a fun, casual backyard BBQ to benefit education in Clay County. Wear your boots, have some brews, and enjoy live music. There will be a live and silent auction to raise funds for our schools.
2026 information coming soon!
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Tools 4 Clay Schools Store
The Tools 4 Clay Schools program collects, stores, and distributes school supplies and classroom materials to help alleviate this burden from teachers and low-income parents. You can donate supplies, time, and money. In fact, for every $1 you donate, we can provide $10 in school supplies. Plus, there’s sponsorship opportunities. If helping educators, parents, and students is for you, get involved today!
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Stuff the Bus
Because of your generosity, hundreds of Clay County classrooms are stocked with the supplies teachers need to help their students thrive. Every notebook, pencil, and backpack donated during Stuff the Bus makes a direct impact in the hands of a child—and we are so grateful to each community member, business, and volunteer who made this possible.
But the need doesn’t end in August. Teachers shop at our Tools 4 Schools store all year long, and classrooms require supplies throughout the school year.
You can keep the shelves stocked year-round!
- Donate supplies anytime to support Clay County teachers.
- Make a gift online to help us purchase the most-needed items.
- Volunteer with us.
Stay tuned for 2026 Stuff the Bus information!