Claxton Elementary School

06/11/2026

Congratulations to our retirees: Amanda Drawbaugh (1st), Kristie Ellis (1st), Penny Trastelis (4th) and Jason Little (media). Thank you for the love and dedication you have shown to our Stars! Keep shining in the next chapter!

06/10/2026

As you are making vacation plans, here is the direct link to next year's calendar to help you! chrome-extensio://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1781037268/gcsnccom/jpobyljsyt8qbaldvnds/TRADITIONAL_2026-27_GCS_Academic_Calendar.pdf

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06/10/2026

Thank you for an amazing 25-26 school year! Have a wonderful summer and we will see you on August 24, 2026, for another fun year full of learning and community! Claxton Stars Rock!

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06/09/2026

Make plans for summer meals today! All the info you need is below! ⬇️

| Summer meals will return to GCS starting on June 15!☀️🥪

Families have two options:

🍎Pick up seven days worth of breakfasts and lunch once a week at one of four meals-to-go sites; or
🍎Dine in for breakfast and lunch daily at any of our 13 summer meal distribution sites.

Families must register for the meals-to-go option and can not visit a meals-to-go and dine-in site during the same week.

To register for meals-to-go, visit www.gcsnc.com/summermeals.

06/01/2026

Thank you to the Claxton community for helping us raise money back in the fall from our Boosterthon Fun Run! Over the weekend, the outdoor furniture was placed on our campus and students are already taking advantage of this awesome space!

05/28/2026

Reminder: 3-5 Stars will take their math EOG tomorrow! Get good rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive to school before 7:25!

05/27/2026

Thank you, volunteers! We appreciate you!

💙 This year, our Claxton community showed up in a big way.

From book fairs and family nights to events, celebrations, and so much more, so many volunteers helped the PTA make this school year extra special for our students and staff.

Now it’s our turn to say thank you!

If you volunteered with the PTA at any point this year, you and your family are invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Picnic.

🎉 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 2:00-6:00 p.m.
📍 Claxton Elementary School

The PTA will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks, plus fun family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy.

Please RSVP by May 31 so we can plan for food and activities.

RSVP here 👉 bit.ly/ClaxtonVolunteerRSVP

Thank you for the time, energy, and support you’ve given Claxton this year. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

05/27/2026

Reminder: 3-5 Stars will take their reading EOG tomorrow! Get good rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive to school before 7:25!

05/26/2026

Our 2nd grade Stars had a wonderful time at their first lessons in the “Learn to Swim”program. Guilford County Schools has partnered with the Greensboro Aquatic Center to make this wonderful experience possible! 

05/22/2026

Our final field day was an adventure! PK, AC, K and 1st had a great time!