Clay County Schools celebrated Founders' Week during the last week of September. This patriotic week commemorates the contributions of historical figures and documents that have influenced the foundation of our government. This year's theme was American Symbols. Our elementary students celebrated this week with participation in an art contest that asked them to illustrate an American symbol important to them. The following are the winners for 2017:

• Kindergarten: Alicyn Willis (CHE)
• 1st Grade: Adisenne Taylor (AES)
• 2nd Grade: Jensie Paddock (MRE)
• 3rd Grade: Maya Carroll (MRE)
• 4th Grade: Isabella Thomas (SLE)
• 5th Grade: Abigail Brooks (CHE)

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