CKSD Back-to-School Info

Welcome back! It's going to be a great year!!

Elementary Meet the Teacher Night:

Thursday, August 20th

Kindergarten: 5:30-6:30pm, 1st-6th grades: 7:00-8:00pm

7th Grade/New Student Orientation:

Tuesday, August 18th, 5:30-7:30pm in the CKHS Auditorium

First Day of School

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

Technology Updates

Claysburg-Kimmel School District has recently upgraded to a new phone system to improve communication and service for our students, families, and community.

Please note that the District Office now has a NEW phone number:

814-239-5145

This number can be used to reach district staff in:

Administration
Special Education
Technology Department
Business Office

Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

814-239-5144

Claysburg-Kimmel Junior/Senior High School

814-239-5141

Calling by Extension?

If you know the extension of the person you are trying to reach, you may enter it at any time during the menu prompt. After entering the extension number, simply press the * (star) key to be connected.

We appreciate your patience and support as we transition to our new phone system and continue working to improve communication throughout the district. Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and schools!

News from the Elementary School

25/26 Elementary Yearbooks are IN!

Stop by the PTO table during the Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 20th from 7:00-8:00pm to pick up your pre-ordered yearbook!

News from the High School

Welcome to CKHS from Mr. Hall!

Dear Students and Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at Claysburg-Kimmel Junior/Senior High School!

As I begin my new role as Junior/Senior High School Principal, I am excited for the opportunity to continue working with a school community that I know and care deeply about. After spending time as the elementary principal and the past two years teaching math, I have had the privilege of watching many of our students grow from young children into the young adults they are today. I am looking forward to continuing that journey with them in this new role.

One of my priorities this year will be building an even stronger positive school culture. I want our school to be a place where students treat others with kindness and respect, use good manners, take responsibility for their actions, and take pride in the way they represent themselves and our school. Simple acts of kindness, respect, and consideration can make a tremendous difference in creating a school where everyone feels valued and welcome.

Of course, academics will remain at the heart of what we do, but I also believe that helping students become respectful, responsible, and confident young adults is an important part of our work together. My goal is for our students to feel supported, challenged, and proud to be Bulldogs.

Please mark your calendars for these important dates:

August 18, 5:30–7:00 PM: 7th Grade & New Student Orientation — High School Auditorium
August 19, 7:00 PM: Blue & Gold Scrimmage
August 21, 7:00 PM: Meet the Bulldog Night
August 26, 7:15 AM: First Day of School (Grades 7 - 12)

Thank you for your continued support of our students and Claysburg-Kimmel School District. I am excited about the year ahead and look forward to working with our students, families, and staff to make it a great one.

Go Bulldogs!

Sincerely,

Matthew Hall
Principal
Claysburg-Kimmel Junior/Senior High School