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live!
Clayton County Board of Education will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., will be held in the Performing Arts Center, 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway in Jonesboro.
CCPS Class of 2025 Graduation Recap
CCPS Encourages Summer Reading with Amira
The Elementary (K–5) English Language Arts Department of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce that Amira, the district’s one-to-one online reading tutor, will continue to be available for all students through July 15, 2025.
Top CCPS Scholars and Staff Recognized During Salute to Excellence Banquet
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its second annual “Honoring Excellence: A Celebration of our Top Scholars” banquet at the Riverdale Town Center.
CCPS Turns GMAS Prep Into an Unforgettable Experience!
On Saturday, April 19, Clayton County Public Schools hosted its first-ever GMAS Family Field Day—a one-of-a-kind event that combined outdoor fun with hands-on academic practice.
2025-2026 School Year Kindergarten Registration Is Open!
It's that time of year again – Kindergarten registration
2025 CCPS Summer Learning
Clayton County Public Schools is pleased to announce the launch of the Summer Learning Academy (SLA) Program.
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LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CCPS proudly announces a special pop-up performance by the Majestic Marching Cardinals of Jonesboro High School at Southlake Mall on Friday, July 5, at 4:00 PM, in celebration of Majestic Marching Cardinals Day.
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CCPS Department of Student Services hosted the first of three Moving with Taste community events in late April at the Live in Lodge Extended Stay in Riverdale.
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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) encourages all stakeholders to exercise their constitutional right to make their voices heard through the ballot box during the Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Special Election.
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The Clayton County Board of Education will hold a Work Session/Regular Board M
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Clayton County Public Schools proudly celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of the Class of 2025, which includes 3,634 graduates across 13 high schools—including the first graduating class from Utopian Academy of the Arts.
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Clayton County Public Schools will host a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony formally dedicating the Rosenwald School Rejuvenation Project.
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CCPS is proud to share that Ms. Sabrina Hill, Clayton County Board of Education Representative for District 7, in partnership with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), will host a Free Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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The Elementary (K–5) English Language Arts Department of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce that Amira, the district’s one-to-one online reading tutor, will continue to be available for all students through July 15, 2025.
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Clayton County Public Schools is proud to introduce Keys to Clayton: Connecting Employees and Building Community, a new strategic partnership with Clayton State University that offers affordable on-campus housing for CCPS employees.
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Clayton County Public Schools proudly celebrated Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr., Senior Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Staff, as the recipient of the 2025 President’s Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award.
our district by the numbers
Fast Facts
>50K
students
23%
SPEAKERS OF A 2ND LANGUAGE
68
SCHOOLS
6th
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!
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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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is fully accredited through Cognia. The district offers a focused world-class program based on a challenging curriculum that is taught from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
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