Delaware County Clerk - Barbara Barnes

Congratulations to our JHS seniors who will receive their State FFA degrees!

Congratulations to our Jay wrestlers!

PSA-Prescribed burn west of Jay in the Eucha area

Delaware County Courthouse will be open tomorrow, Jan 27, 2026.

The Delaware County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, January 26

Check out the beautiful last minute Christmas gifts that are available at the museum in Jay!

Delaware School is now enhanced with new windows and paint, marking progress as additional updates are planned!😊

A recent fundraiser earmarked for helping Delaware County’s most vulnerable citizens netted almost $130,000. The Delaware County Children’s Special Advocacy Network held its annual Winterset fundraiser at Shangri-La on Nov. 8, featuring special speaker Cindy Clemishire as this year’s keynote speaker.

DCCSAN is the child advocacy center for Delaware County. They provide forensic interviews, counseling, victim advocacy, and other services for local victims of child abuse. DCCSAN’s mission is to minimize the trauma to child victims during the investigation and prosecution of cases and to improve the system’s response to child abuse and neglect by uniting the efforts of public agencies and enlisting community support.

Guest speaker at the event, Cindy Clemishire, gained public attention when she challenged the famed former megachurch televangelist Robert Morris, accusing him of sexual abuse beginning when she was 12. One in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before age 18. One in five children receives a sexual solicitation while on the Internet – most never tell. An estimated 906,000 children are victims of child abuse and neglect each year. Statistics tell us that four children in the U.S. die each day as a result. Read the full story in tomorrow's Delaware County Journal.

Oklahoma fifth and eighth grade teachers can apply now for fellowships to attend the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg in summer 2026. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence coordinates the selection of Oklahoma educators for the renowned teacher institute.

Held in and around the restored capital city of 18th-century Virginia, the world’s largest living history museum, the teacher institute gives educators a chance to immerse themselves in early American history. Attendees visit with character interpreters, participate in hands-on activities, and collaborate with a facilitator on developing lesson plans and interactive teaching techniques.

To apply, educators can visit OFE.org. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Feb. 2. The fellowships cover program activities, airfare, lodging, and most meals. Each educator also receives a $300 stipend for classroom materials. Read the full story in this week's Delaware County Journal.

Jay Public Schools has been awarded a $50,000 To***co Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Healthy Incentive Grant, funding new playground equipment and shade structures for its elementary campus. The grant is part of a statewide investment of more than $300,000 to rural districts, designed to promote healthy environments and lifelong wellness habits for Oklahoma students.

The TSET Healthy Incentive Grant program rewards schools that adopt policies supporting tobacco‑free environments, healthy food options, increased physical activity, and employee wellness. These steps, according to TSET Executive Director Julie Bisbee, are critical to shaping long‑term health outcomes.

“When kids learn healthy habits early, it can help them for the rest of their lives. The Healthy Incentive Grant for Schools gives districts tools that make healthy choices easier. That is a key part of our mission to help Oklahomans live well,” Bisbee said.

For Jay Elementary, the grant means more than new equipment—it represents an investment in student health, safety, and engagement. Principal Cassie Youngblood explained how the improvements will directly benefit children during recess and physical education.

“The updated equipment encourages active play, supports the development of gross motor skills, and provides more opportunities for inclusive, collaborative activities,” Youngblood said. “Additionally, the added shade ensures a safer and more comfortable environment, allowing students to stay active for longer periods while reducing heat‑related risks. Overall, these improvements contribute to a healthier, more engaging, and more enjoyable school day for all students.”

Youngblood noted that the current playground setup has posed challenges, particularly during hot weather. Limited shaded areas often force students indoors, reducing the time they could safely spend outside. The grant will replace outdated equipment and add shaded play spaces, ensuring students can remain active throughout the school day. Read the full story in today's Delaware County Journal.