Clayton Education Foundation

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓

Last week, we celebrated the accomplishments, growth and bright futures of the Clayton High School Class of 2026. On behalf of the Clayton Education Foundation and the School District of Clayton alumni community, congratulations to this outstanding class of graduates.

To the Class of 2026: Welcome to the Clayton High School Alumni Association! As you begin this next chapter, we are here to help you connect with fellow alumni, stay informed, and share your joys and triumphs. Once a Greyhound, always a Greyhound!

Registration is open now for the Clayton Education Foundation's Second Annual Golf Tournament on May 15! Learn more at
https://bit.ly/4cOnz9D.

The last day to register for the 2026 Hall of Fame Gala is TOMORROW, April 3.

Don't miss your chance to join us as we honor the class of 2026 on Saturday, April 25. The event will be held at Le Méridien Hotel in Clayton starting at 6:00 p.m. Register now at https://www.claytoneducationfoundation.org/s/1537/17/interior.aspx?sid=1537&gid=1&pgid=926

Can't make the Saturday Gala but still want to celebrate? You are invited to join us on April 24 at Clayton High School starting at 5:30 p.m. for the Hall of Fame Ceremony. This Friday night event is free and open to the public.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Meet Carol Kaplan-Lyss, former Clayton educator and one of this year's Distinguished Educator honorees! Join us in celebrating her at the Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame and Distinguished Educator Awards on April 24 and 25 — RSVP by April 3 at bit.ly/ClaytonHOF — and read on to learn more about her!

Kaplan-Lyss joined the School District of Clayton in 1976 as part of the new Early Childhood Program, an innovative parent education initiative headquartered at Glenridge Elementary School. She helped write the curriculum for parent-toddler classes and facilitated child development and parenting groups. In 1990, the growing program moved to its current home on Gay Avenue and was renamed The Family Center. There, she expanded her role to include counseling services, classes for parents of infants through middle school students, and liaison work with the District's international parents.

A passionate musician, Kaplan-Lyss brought her guitar into classrooms and Family Center gatherings and taught a beloved Ukulele for Parents workshop. She also authored ten musical plays and several children's books, and produced two CDs of children's songs. Since retiring in 2011, she has continued playing music, facilitating workshops, visiting schools where students perform her musicals, and volunteering.

Registration for the 2nd Annual Clayton Education Foundation Golf Tournament is NOW OPEN! The event will be at the Forest Park Golf Course on Friday, May 15th and will include lunch, a round of golf with a golf cart, dinner, a silent auction and more! Be sure to register yourself, a team, or as a sponsor before slots fill up!

Register Today at www.claytoneducationfoundation.org/golftournament

There's still time: celebrate the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 with a personalized program shout-out! Reserve yours by Friday, March 27 at bit.ly/4tgpFFU.