Clay Central/Everly knows a thing or two about adapting to the times and rolling with the punches, be it due to class sizes, administrative changes or a pandemic.

The closing of the 7-12 grade building caused the former Coaches Fish Fry to take on a new name, switching to the Clay Central/Everly School Fish Fry. Due to lingering COVID-19 concerns this year, the school yet again shape-shifted the annual fundraiser into a drive-thru event.

Typically, the fish fry is a large affair with games, prizes, activities, a sit-down meal, Lions Club ice cream floats and an immense amount of in-person...