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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!
CCPS Hosts U.S History Quiz Bowl in Preparation for December GMAS Exams
CCPS is proud to share that on November 16, 2024, students from Morrow, Mundy’s Mill, Charles Drew, Jonesboro, and North Clayton high schools gathered for the 2024 U.S. History Quiz Bowl competition.
CCPS Joins NABSE in Celebrating the 52nd Annual Conference Empowering Black Excellence
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to celebrate the 52nd Annual International Conference for Black School Educators, organized by the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE). This year’s theme, Empowering Black Excellence: Our Students, Our Future, focused on fostering the growth and success of students.
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Superintendent Delivers Key Message at the ARC State of the Region
Dr. Anthony W. Smith, captivated attendees at the Atlanta Regional Commission's 2024 State of the Region event with his forward-thinking address.
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![Atlanta Zoo Illuminights Festival - Special Offer for CCPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734039794/claytonk12gaus/jzpktu6o0rpsiybwlcta/AtlantaZooIlluminightsFestival-SpecialOfferforCCPS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734039794/claytonk12gaus/jzpktu6o0rpsiybwlcta/AtlantaZooIlluminightsFestival-SpecialOfferforCCPS.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to share a special opportunity extended to all CCPS staff and families.
![Jonesboro High’s Majestic Marching Cardinals Earn Local, National and International Accolades]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733948695/claytonk12gaus/les0nc53mqqbprqpmmfv/JonesboroHighsMajesticMarchingCardinalsEarnLocalNationalandInternationalAccolades.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733948695/claytonk12gaus/les0nc53mqqbprqpmmfv/JonesboroHighsMajesticMarchingCardinalsEarnLocalNationalandInternationalAccolades.png","width":367}])
The Jonesboro High School Majestic Marching Cardinals continue to make Clayton County proud with a series of outstanding achievements and upcoming performances listed below!
![Superintendent Smith Discusses Georgia Promise Scholarship & the Changing Educational Landscape on V103 Big Tigger Morning Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733857784/claytonk12gaus/nhxqkn8rnkj7focotlan/SuperintendentSmithDiscussesGeorgiaPromiseScholarshiptheChangingEducationalLandscapeonV103BigTiggerMorningShow.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733857784/claytonk12gaus/nhxqkn8rnkj7focotlan/SuperintendentSmithDiscussesGeorgiaPromiseScholarshiptheChangingEducationalLandscapeonV103BigTiggerMorningShow.png","width":367}])
This morning, Superintendent/CEO of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), Dr. Anthony W. Smith, brought his passion for education and student success to the airwaves during an engaging appearance on the V103 Big Tigger Morning Show.
![MD Roberts SOA Earns Honors at State BETA Club Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733856458/claytonk12gaus/xbcjfndcj7dmabucpnk7/MDRobertsSOAEarnsHonorsatStateBETAClubEvent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733856458/claytonk12gaus/xbcjfndcj7dmabucpnk7/MDRobertsSOAEarnsHonorsatStateBETAClubEvent.png","width":367}])
CCPS is excited to announce that the M. D. Roberts School of the Arts Junior Beta Club participated in the 86th Annual Junior Beta Convention in Savannah, Georgia.
![Graduating in 2025...What's Next? Senior Tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733751543/claytonk12gaus/h2jusd77a0dnibdpjggw/Graduatingin2025WhatsNextSeniorTour.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733751543/claytonk12gaus/h2jusd77a0dnibdpjggw/Graduatingin2025WhatsNextSeniorTour.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is thrilled to invite the Class of 2025 seniors and their families to an exclusive event dedicated to ensuring every graduate has a clear and prosperous future.
![Spread Holiday Joy: Donate, Volunteer, and Celebrate at the 2nd Annual CCPS Toy & Coat Drive Extravaganza!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733774502/claytonk12gaus/ekvtg3xoxsq4mke3megf/toycoatdrive_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733774502/claytonk12gaus/ekvtg3xoxsq4mke3megf/toycoatdrive_1.png","width":367}])
CCPS invites you to make a difference this holiday season through our 2nd Annual Toy and Coat Drive, running now through December 18, 2024.
![CCPS Announces North Clayton High School Groundbreaking Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733751216/claytonk12gaus/lfbaff5wnkmvoqg7cdd4/CCPSAnnouncesNorthClaytonHighSchoolGroundbreakingCeremony.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733751216/claytonk12gaus/lfbaff5wnkmvoqg7cdd4/CCPSAnnouncesNorthClaytonHighSchoolGroundbreakingCeremony.png","width":367}])
CCPS will host a groundbreaking ceremony to signal the official beginning of the construction
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The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) released on Friday, December 6, information regarding the 2024 performance of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) students.
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Clayton County Public Schools is proud to share the following information on behalf of Family Literacy of Georgia!
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On November 12, 2024, the CCPS Department of Fine Arts hosted 140 visual arts students at the 1st CCPS High School Art Workshop.
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>50K
students
23%
SPEAKERS OF A 2ND LANGUAGE
68
SCHOOLS
6th
largest district in georgia
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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.
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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.