Clayton offers back-to-school resources, safety tips

CLAYTON — As students close the book on the first week of school, the town of has some tips to keep everyone on track and ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year.

“To promote a safe environment around schools, the Clayton Police Department is reminding drivers to be extra cautious in school zones,” said town spokesman Nathanael Shelton.

He noted speed limits are lowered when signs are flashing or during posted times, and drivers should yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, where foot traffic is heavy and sudden stops may occur.

It’s also important to know when to stop for a school bus. All traffic must stop on two-lane roads, two-lane roads with a center turning lane and four-lane roads without a median. On divided highways with a median and roads with four or more lanes and a center turning lane, only traffic behind the bus is required to stop.

When drivers see yellow flashing lights on a school bus, that means the bus is about to stop. If red lights are flashing and stop arms are extended, the bus is stopped, and children are getting on or off. All vehicles must then come to a complete stop and wait until the bus moves again.

When stopping for a school bus, drivers should give children ample room to safely enter and exit the bus. The area within 10 feet of a school bus is the most dangerous.

“In addition to safety, the Town of Clayton is focused on supporting students by providing access to valuable educational resources,” Shelton said. Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library offers a wide range of databases through NC Live to help students excel outside the classroom:

Elementary school

• Just for Kids Streaming Collection — Access steaming videos on a safe, ad-free platform.

• NCPedia — Research information about the state, its history, people, government and educational institutions.

• SIRS Discoverer — Use articles, nonfiction books, activities and websites for reference.

Middle and high school

• Credo Reference — Gain background information on various subjects from encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, images and videos.

• Ferguson’s Career Guide Center — Explore job options, learn job-searching tips and take a career interest quiz.

• Transparent Language Online — Learn a new language or improve skills in more than 110 languages, including American Sign Language.

College

• Career & Technical Education Database — Read articles covering vocational education topics, such as building trades, automotive technology and more.

• LearningExpress Library Complete and PrepSTEP Academic — Get ready with test prep resources, including practice tests for the GED, GRE, SAT and TEAS.

• Open Education North Carolina Collection — Find free, open textbooks for frequently taught courses at North Carolina’s colleges and universities.

Beyond its extensive collection, the library offers technology-lending services for cardholders. They can borrow mobile hotspots, Chromebooks and Launchpads. For those visiting in person, the library has public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing and copying services, and dedicated study spaces.

To learn more about all the educational resources at Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library, visit claytonlibrarync.org .

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