ECE Events

R.O.A.R. Spirit Day: Paint & Snack

On Friday, November 14, 2025, East Clayton students celebrated their success and good behavior with Paint & Snack party. Students who demonstrate strong character and follow the ROAR behavior matrix (Responsible, Obedient, Attentive, Responsible) are able to participate in the ROAR Spirit Days. 

On November 14th, East Clayton held their Literacy Night. The theme was, "Reading Makes us Happy Campers." Students and their families traveled to different literacy stations to sharpen their reading skills. 

Trunk or Treat

First Grade Math Lesson

Ms. Cook's first grade class found an interesting and fun way to sharpen their math skills. With the theme of medical surgery, the students rotated through different stations, and worked together on their learning objectives. 

Curriculum Night

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, East Clayton held their 2025 Curriculum Night. Thank you parents, guardians, and students for joining us. Your continued support drives our success. Than you teachers for your hard work and dedication.

We had a pretty good turn out, and we're looking forward to an even larger one for our next outing. 

Pawsitive Party

On Friday, August 29, 2025, East Clayton held its first R.O.A.R. Party of the year. This was a special R.O.A.R. "Pawsitive" Party for all students showing positive R.O.A.R. (Respectful, Obedient, Attentive, and Responsible) behavior throughout the building. 

Students have several opportunities during the day to earn "Cougar Paws," a form of currency that students can use at the R.O.A.R. store. In order to gain access to the "Pawsitive Party, students needed to earn 10 cougar paws.  

Morning News Crew 1 Makes their Debut. 

Meet crew one of this year's ECE News Crew. Bringing you hard hitting news, so wear your helmet. 

First Day of School

East Clayton Elementary school gets an exciting start for the 2025/2026 school year with greetings from their teachers and principal and a live DJ.

Open House 2025

Thank you parents, guardians and family members for joining us to kick of the start of a new year. We were delighted to see all the smiling faces ready to learn and have fun. Thank you teachers and staff for your hard work and dedication in preparing your rooms and your hearts for our young scholars.

Senior Walk 2025

Clayton County graduating seniors who attended East Clayton Elementary were invited to reunite with old classmates and former teachers where, for many, their learning journey began. We were even joined by our former principal and teachers who have retired or moved on to other locations.

After a heartwarming fellowship, the East Clayton alumni walked the halls of East Clayton. The entire student body, from Pre-K to 5th grade, lined the hallways to congratulate, celebrate, and cheer on the seniors. Many of the elementary students made banners and posters and some even gave them handmade greeting cards and drawings.
 

One of our very own former East Claytonians, Sania Feagin is headed to the WNBA. Sania who has played college basketball for South Carolina will take her formidable skills to the LA Sparks. On Thursday, she took time out of her busy schedule to meet with her alma mater’s basketball team and some of her former elementary school teachers. 

Championship Parade: On Thursday, April 17, 2025,  East Clayton Elementary School threw a parade for  their district championship  basketball team.  

Exceptional Children's Week is a time to honor and celebrate students with exceptional needs/and or gifts and talents. Students of East Clayton, in collaboration with Mr. Tillman and Mr. Douglass, brought the musical and fashion styling of Marcel to life. Follow the Drip as Marcel Rocks the Mic to prove that exceptional means just that, and it's not something negative! Live each day looking for the best in others and loving them for all that they are!

The book was written by Mr. Tillman, and the video was narrated by one of our students, Malcom Slay and edited by Mr. Douglass.

Chess Club: After a few years hiatus, the East Clayton Chess Club has started again. The goal of the chess club is to introduce students in grades 3-5 to the fundamentals of chess. The game of chess can sharpen cognitive function and critical thinking skills, as well as improving memory and enhance concentration, focus and creativity. The competitive side of chess is important, but chess the chess club  also places a strong focus on social skills,  problem solving strategies and sportsmanship. Many of the chess club members are new to chess and Mr. Douglass, the chess club sponsor, is eager to grow and learn with the students as they improve their game.  

Thank you, Mrs. Franklin, for all you do.