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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!
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Black History Month!
Student Quote of the Week
"Leadership starts with you. You can't rise by following those who choose the wrong path. Real leaders do what's right even when no one's watching. Leading comes with its ups and downs, and you have to understand that trials and tribulations are part of the journey. But through it all, you must use your voice and advocate for what's right. That's how true leaders are made." - Zahion Mikell
This week's student quote was chosen by Zahion Mikell (11th Grade, Mt. Zion High)!
Leadership Quote of the Week
"When we lead students with love, we create the safety they need to grow - and we when we expect the best, we inspire them to become it." - Mrs. Kimberly Grant
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Mrs. Kimberly Grant, principal of Mount Zion High School.
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LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Class of 2026 Graduation Schedule
![KinderCamp 2026 – Save the Date! | Deadline is Friday, March 4, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770821935/claytonk12gaus/lbxispf7fyxw5iziymgh/KinderCamp2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770821935/claytonk12gaus/lbxispf7fyxw5iziymgh/KinderCamp2026.png","width":367}])
The Clayton County Public Schools Early Learning Department is excited to offer KinderCamp 2026, a FREE two-week summer transition camp designed especially for Clayton County’s rising kindergarten scholars.
![The Legacy of Excellence Retirement Ceremony – 2025–2026 Retirees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770821168/claytonk12gaus/bebiehkfjdwvfckknqqu/TheLegacyofExcellenceRetirementCeremony20252026Retirees.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770821168/claytonk12gaus/bebiehkfjdwvfckknqqu/TheLegacyofExcellenceRetirementCeremony20252026Retirees.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools is pleased to announce the Legacy of Excellence Retirement Ceremony, honoring all retirees from the 2025–2026 school year.
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All schools and offices of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
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The Clayton County Public Schools Department of Fine Arts is proud to offer an array of summer activities for students.
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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly announces a pre-opening event at its new, highly anticipated convocation center, The Arena at Southlake, which will debut with one of Georgia’s premier athletic events — the 2026 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Traditional State Wrestling Championships.
![2026 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is Set for Saturday, February 21, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770409246/claytonk12gaus/qs2l8wepqyw5o3y6mndi/2026HelenRuffinReadingBowlisSetforSaturdayFebruary212026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770409246/claytonk12gaus/qs2l8wepqyw5o3y6mndi/2026HelenRuffinReadingBowlisSetforSaturdayFebruary212026.png","width":367}])
The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) 2026 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Mundy’s Mill High School (MMHS).
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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to share that Ms. Jasmine Bowles, Clayton County Board of Education Member Representing District 1, is offering monthly Yoga & Sound Therapy.
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Clayton County Public Schools is excited to share the following newsletter on behalf of the Department of Fine Arts (DFA). Please see below to access the DFA January 2026 newsletter!
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23%
SPEAKERS OF A 2ND LANGUAGE
68
SCHOOLS
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largest district in georgia
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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!
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