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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 Celebrates National School Psychology Week
Clayton County Public Schools will join school districts across the country and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) in celebrating National School Psychology Week, November 3-7, 2025. We would like to highlight the contributions of the 16 school psychologists in the Clayton County Public Schools' Department of Student Behavioral Health and Well-Being.
3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Ready, Set, Enroll!
2026 annual Open Enrollment begins October 20, 2025!
Webmasters of the Month
Congratulations to Ms. Natasha Letze and Ms. Kenzie Heard for being voted School Webmasters of the Month for their outstanding contributions made to their school website!
Watch Episode One of Inside CCPS with the Superintendent
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to announce the launch of a dynamic new video series, Inside CCPS with the Superintendent, designed to keep stakeholders informed and inspired about the district's progress and future plans.
Student Quote of the Week
"Leadership is not just about being the voice, but lifting others as well so that we can all shine brighter." - Miss Sanaa Stokes
The week's student quote was chosen by Sanaa Stokes!
Leadership Quote of the Week
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." -William Arthur Ward
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Britney Alexander!
CCPS 2025 Graduation Rate Hits 86.3%
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) holds the distinction of achieving a graduation rate of 86.3 percent, based on information recently released by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) reporting four-year cohort graduation rates. This is a 3.3 percentage point improvement over 2024. All traditional CCPS high schools now boast four-year graduation rates above 84%.
The 5 Priorities of Clayton County Public Schools
Learn more about our five priorities for this school year and beyond by clicking the link below:
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LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![Third Annual CCPS Spanish Spelling Bee Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762546138/claytonk12gaus/ej1rfbclc9blvxnek5oz/ThirdAnnualCCPSSpanishSpellingBeeCompetition.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762546138/claytonk12gaus/ej1rfbclc9blvxnek5oz/ThirdAnnualCCPSSpanishSpellingBeeCompetition.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce the winners of the Third Annual Spanish Spelling Bee Competition, held on October 28, 2025, at the district’s Performing Arts Center located in Jonesboro.
![Clayton County Public Schools Launches Innovative Lumi AI Pilot with Colin Kaepernick]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762544277/claytonk12gaus/owndotjw94sbwtu4ehme/ClaytonCountyPublicSchoolsLaunchesInnovativeLumiAIPilotwithColinKaepernick.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762544277/claytonk12gaus/owndotjw94sbwtu4ehme/ClaytonCountyPublicSchoolsLaunchesInnovativeLumiAIPilotwithColinKaepernick.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) has officially launched its Lumi AI Pilot, an innovative program integrating artificial intelligence and storytelling into classroom learning.
![2026 - 2027 School Year Draft Calendar Interest Survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727377462/claytonk12gaus/rwzsrzvea6pos9wugkdu/surveyfeedback.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727377462/claytonk12gaus/rwzsrzvea6pos9wugkdu/surveyfeedback.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is committed to ensuring that our school calendar supports academic success, family engagement, and the well-being of our students and staff.
![CCPS Shares Board of Education Recognitions/Appointments from November 3, 2025]([{"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, November 3, Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent/CEO Dr. Anthony W. Smith joined the Clayton County Board of Education (CCBOE) in honoring specific groups and eventsthat are recognized nationally during the month of November!
![Clayton County Public Schools Expands “You’ve Been Noticed” Initiative to Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762360129/claytonk12gaus/bdfnyla1jystlmnxdnul/ClaytonCountyPublicSchoolsExpandsYouveBeenNoticedInitiativetoStudents.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762360129/claytonk12gaus/bdfnyla1jystlmnxdnul/ClaytonCountyPublicSchoolsExpandsYouveBeenNoticedInitiativetoStudents.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools is proud to announce the expansion of our “You’ve Been Noticed” initiative to include students! This program recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and commitment to excellence within our school community.
![Early Learning Dept to Host Early Learning on Wheels featuring Storytime with the Alliance Theater]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722023259/claytonk12gaus/j1pahjjknaxzsrexvwwn/magnetschoolfaircover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722023259/claytonk12gaus/j1pahjjknaxzsrexvwwn/magnetschoolfaircover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722023259/claytonk12gaus/j1pahjjknaxzsrexvwwn/magnetschoolfaircover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722023259/claytonk12gaus/j1pahjjknaxzsrexvwwn/magnetschoolfaircover.png","width":818}])
Join Clayton County Public Schools’ Early Learning Department for a day of fun, learning, and creativity on wheels on Thursday, November 6, 2025!
![Homelessness Awareness Month - Wear Green and Grow Initiative]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762359233/claytonk12gaus/ghjxsekqb8bhpf0frq5s/HomelessnessAwarenessMonth.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762359233/claytonk12gaus/ghjxsekqb8bhpf0frq5s/HomelessnessAwarenessMonth.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools invites you to learn more about the "Wear Green and Grow" initiative in observance of Homelessness Awareness Month (November 1-30, 2025).
![CCBOE Member Jasmine Bowles Offers Yoga and Sound Therapy - November 19, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762203672/claytonk12gaus/etimadk2bzrubzsezkvv/CCBOEMemberJasmineBowlesOffersYogaandSoundTherapy2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762203672/claytonk12gaus/etimadk2bzrubzsezkvv/CCBOEMemberJasmineBowlesOffersYogaandSoundTherapy2.png","width":367}])
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.
![November 4, 2025, is a General-Special Election Day - Polls open at 7:00 AM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708455568/claytonk12gaus/ab37uvllmmdt9ts2txhf/earlyvote.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708455568/claytonk12gaus/ab37uvllmmdt9ts2txhf/earlyvote.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools’ (CCPS) Superintendent/CEO of Schools, Dr. Anthony W. Smith, reminds everyone that Tuesday, November 4, 2025, is a General/Special Election Day in Clayton County.
![CCPS to Host National Family Engagement Month | Fall Family Photoshoot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762189736/claytonk12gaus/bisohd6biuo5nahwarfe/CCPStoHostNationalFamilyEngagementMonth.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762189736/claytonk12gaus/bisohd6biuo5nahwarfe/CCPStoHostNationalFamilyEngagementMonth.png","width":367}])
In honor of National Family Engagement Month, Clayton County Public Schools is hosting several activities to engage our families throughout November.
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
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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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