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Established with a district-wide theme of Building a Better Tomorrow, Today, CCPS is providing boundless opportunities for its students to be prepared to live and succeed in a global economy!
Join Us at the Building Mutual Trust Together Community Tour
We invite you to join us for our first community conversation at San Felipe De Jesus Catholic Church on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 1:00p.m.
Back to School Bash Is Almost Here!
Kick off the new school year with us on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Riverdale High, Jonesboro High, Morrow High, or Mundy's Mill High School. Scan the QR code to see which location your school will be at.
CCPS to Host Annual Family Engagement Conference
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) invites all families to join us for our Annual Family Engagement Conference on Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon at Mt. Zion High School (2535 Mt. Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236).
Breakfast will be served from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Immunization Requirements for the 2026–2027 School Year
Please review the attached flyer for important information regarding Georgia immunization requirements, grade-level vaccine updates, available healthcare resources, and instructions.
Requisitos de vacunación en España
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CCPS Summer Reading
Please click on the buttons below to see how you students can participate in reading the summer!
Leadership Lens
As part of our ongoing commitment to clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement across Clayton County Public Schools, Interim Superintendent/CEO of Schools Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr. will be sharing a weekly message titled "Leadership Lens."
Leadership Quote of the Week
"Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do." - Anonymous
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Mr. George Rhaney!
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![CCBOE Member Dr. Dee Haney's 2026 Back to School Bash]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783630997/claytonk12gaus/cft4aw1rwb3padu4ckew/image3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783630997/claytonk12gaus/cft4aw1rwb3padu4ckew/image3.png","width":492}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is pleased to share that Dr. Dee Haney, Clayton County Board of Education Representative for District 5, will partner with the Bethlehem City of Faith to host the 10th Annual Back to School Bash.
![CCPS Construction Department Back to School Drive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783623955/claytonk12gaus/b4tr4kj1xsc3ccdcwyag/Screenshot2026-07-09at30420PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783623955/claytonk12gaus/b4tr4kj1xsc3ccdcwyag/Screenshot2026-07-09at30420PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783623955/claytonk12gaus/b4tr4kj1xsc3ccdcwyag/Screenshot2026-07-09at30420PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783623955/claytonk12gaus/b4tr4kj1xsc3ccdcwyag/Screenshot2026-07-09at30420PM.png","width":1194}])
The CCPS Construction department would like to invite you to their 2026 "Tools for Tomorrow" Back to School Drive! This event is a great opportunity for families in the community to receive valuable school supplies and resources as students prepare for the new school year.
![River's Edge Elementary Celebrates an Accomplishment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709838335/claytonk12gaus/sjwb86dn04epo6tauptd/WellnessWednesday.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709838335/claytonk12gaus/sjwb86dn04epo6tauptd/WellnessWednesday.png","width":367}])
The Clayton County Public Schools family mourns the loss of one of our own, Ramon “RJ” Jett, a first-grade student at Harper Elementary School.
![CCPS Shares Board of Education Recognitions and Appointments from June 22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709667992/claytonk12gaus/y99xtwua0icpwztbundv/boardappointments.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709667992/claytonk12gaus/y99xtwua0icpwztbundv/boardappointments.png","width":367}])
On Monday, June 22, during a Work Session/Regular Board Meeting, Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr. joined the Clayton County Board of Education (CCBOE) in honoring students for their outstanding achievements!
![Marching Band]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718713706/claytonk12gaus/pucadlj7p0hkxj5n6pco/marchingband.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718713706/claytonk12gaus/pucadlj7p0hkxj5n6pco/marchingband.png","width":367}])
The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Department of Fine Arts proudly concluded its 2026 Summer Band Camp with an exceptional showcase performance featuring more than 150 student musicians representing middle and high schools across the district.
![NACA Homebuyer Workshop - Saturday, June 27, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722007244/claytonk12gaus/apfg4jb09rperktdtxgc/millagerates_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722007244/claytonk12gaus/apfg4jb09rperktdtxgc/millagerates_1.png","width":367}])
Back by popular demand, Ms. Sabrina Hill, Clayton County Board of Education Representative for District 7, in cooperation with Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), is sponsoring a Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
![District Leadership Symposium Focuses on Coherence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725631769/claytonk12gaus/u36fvxahqp25ozqupbin/communitystrategicmeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725631769/claytonk12gaus/u36fvxahqp25ozqupbin/communitystrategicmeeting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725631769/claytonk12gaus/u36fvxahqp25ozqupbin/communitystrategicmeeting.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725631769/claytonk12gaus/u36fvxahqp25ozqupbin/communitystrategicmeeting.png","width":810}])
The Clayton County Public Schools’ (CCPS) Summer District Leadership Symposium generated excitement for the upcoming 2026-2027 School Year.
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is pleased to share that Mrs. Victoria Williams, Clayton County Board of Education Representative for District 4, will join with the City of Forest Park Councilman, Mr. Hector Gutierrez, and the Melanated PEARL Corporation to host a “Community Wellness Fair” on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 2023.
The Clayton County Public Schools Department of Fine Arts proudly invites families, friends, and community members to attend the 2026 Clayton County Band Camp Performance on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Mt. Zion High School Gymnasium.
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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), in compliance with the 2025-2026 Employee Calendar, will be closed on the following dates during the month of June.
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23%
SPEAKERS OF A 2ND LANGUAGE
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In the spotlight
CCPS Channel 24 is an educational access channel operated by the Clayton County Public School District. Channel 24 is available for Comcast subscribers in Clayton County and can also be viewed online.
We are excited to announce the launch of the reimagined Blueprint Tribune newsletter, a refreshed and dynamic platform dedicated to celebrating our students’ and overall school district's achievements, initiatives, and stories.
See leadership quotes from a variety of CCPS Builders!
Leadership
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Learn more about what it means to be a Clayton County Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate!
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