Home
Home Hero Banner
Building a better tomorrow,
today.
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!
Clayton County Public Schools Celebrates Chinese New Year!
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Black History Month!
Student Quote of the Week
"Success isn't just about talent, it's about discipline, heart, and refusing to let your circumstance define your future to success." - Za'Miyah Hasan
The week's student quote was chosen by Za'Miyah Hasan (12th Grade, Riverdale High School)!
Leadership Quote of the Week
"You must treat those serving with you and under you with respect. This will cultivate leaders and enable you to become a better leader. You never know when you will encounter them again as your leader." - Johnie Page (My father)
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Ms. Marilyn Diggins!
The 5 Priorities of Clayton County Public Schools
Calendar + Events
coming up soon
CALENDAR + EVENTS
coming up soon
Board Conference Room
-
Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy
what’s happening?
LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![board meeting2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718377844/claytonk12gaus/ipdkf88nycttemplpimw/boardmeeting2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718377844/claytonk12gaus/ipdkf88nycttemplpimw/boardmeeting2.png","width":367}])
The Clayton County Board of Education (CCBOE) will conduct a Called Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
![Actor/Author Kenan Thompson Shares his Book at CCPS Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771341730/claytonk12gaus/acgtgoxevhdxnlitmu44/ActorAuthorKenanThompsonShareshisBookatCCPSEvent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771341730/claytonk12gaus/acgtgoxevhdxnlitmu44/ActorAuthorKenanThompsonShareshisBookatCCPSEvent.png","width":367}])
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) welcomed Kenan Thompson, an Emmy Award-winning actor turned author, to the district’s Performing Arts Center in Jonesboro.
![Parent University - Words at Work]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771341408/claytonk12gaus/xonfyotznzmgmfydanfm/ParentUniversity-WordsatWork.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771341408/claytonk12gaus/xonfyotznzmgmfydanfm/ParentUniversity-WordsatWork.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Elementary English Language Arts Department is excited to invite you to the upcoming Parent University session, which is one session in two locations.
![DES Parent Expo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771338576/claytonk12gaus/djznrhekn7vt2wjkk25q/DESParentExpo2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771338576/claytonk12gaus/djznrhekn7vt2wjkk25q/DESParentExpo2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771338576/claytonk12gaus/djznrhekn7vt2wjkk25q/DESParentExpo2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771338576/claytonk12gaus/djznrhekn7vt2wjkk25q/DESParentExpo2026.png","width":802}])
The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Department of Exceptional Students (DES) is excited to invite you to our upcoming DES Parent Expo—a meaningful event designed to empower families by connecting them with valuable school and community resources that support students with disabilities.
![Kay R. Pace School of the Arts Presents: Dare to Dream Jr. | February 20 & February 21]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771018205/claytonk12gaus/tc2sbwnb7e8kcgnnq4hq/KayRPaceSchooloftheArtsPresentsDaretoDreamJrFebruary20February21.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771018205/claytonk12gaus/tc2sbwnb7e8kcgnnq4hq/KayRPaceSchooloftheArtsPresentsDaretoDreamJrFebruary20February21.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is pleased to share that Kay R. Pace School of the Arts proudly invites you to experience the magic of our upcoming production, Dare to Dream Jr
![Stilwell School of the Arts Advanced Choir Receives Standing Ovation at GMEA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771015850/claytonk12gaus/vdt3aerbghtgdfjgsv3z/StilwellSchooloftheArtsAdvancedChoirReceivesStandingOvationatGMEA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771015850/claytonk12gaus/vdt3aerbghtgdfjgsv3z/StilwellSchooloftheArtsAdvancedChoirReceivesStandingOvationatGMEA.png","width":367}])
The Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts Advanced Choir delivered a powerful and unforgettable performance at the Georgia Music Educators Conference (GMEA) on January 29, 2026, earning widespread recognition for its musical precision, emotional depth, and dynamic artistry.
![Actress Danielle Brooks Inspires Students at Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771015146/claytonk12gaus/mxrowbldjtfvggysdcca/ActressDanielleBrooksInspiresStudentsatMarthaEllenStilwellSchooloftheArts.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771015146/claytonk12gaus/mxrowbldjtfvggysdcca/ActressDanielleBrooksInspiresStudentsatMarthaEllenStilwellSchooloftheArts.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to share that acclaimed actress and performer Danielle Brooks visited Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts on January 28, 2026, where she delivered a powerful and engaging industry talk to Stilwell artists.
![ribbon cutting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771014954/claytonk12gaus/tetoxovg9voi2c3tw2mb/ribboncutting1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771014954/claytonk12gaus/tetoxovg9voi2c3tw2mb/ribboncutting1.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools’ (CCPS) Department of Student Services and Strategic Improvement is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for two new school-based health centers, made possible through our partnership with Southside Medical Center.
![CCPS Launches New Band Initiative and Program Expansion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754421100/claytonk12gaus/i5wogl8cq0aongzxlvpl/CCPSLaunchesNewBandInitiativeandProgramExpansion1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754421100/claytonk12gaus/i5wogl8cq0aongzxlvpl/CCPSLaunchesNewBandInitiativeandProgramExpansion1.png","width":367}])
The Division of School Leadership & Strategic Improvement ’s Department of Student Discipline, Prevention and Intervention is hosting the 6th Annual CCPS PBIS ‘5’ District Norms Verzus Battle.
![CCPS Shares a Special Video Message from Interim Superintendent, Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770910702/claytonk12gaus/qbsgynldigmcqv1taeoy/Hendrixmessage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770910702/claytonk12gaus/qbsgynldigmcqv1taeoy/Hendrixmessage.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools is pleased to share a video message from Interim Superintendent/CEO of Schools, Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr.
our district by the numbers
Fast Facts
>50K
students
23%
SPEAKERS OF A 2ND LANGUAGE
68
SCHOOLS
6th
largest district in georgia
explore our district
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
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Learn more about what it means to be a Clayton County Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate!
ABOUT US
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.
Scan the QR Code and download the CCPS App!
