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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!
Hands-On Clayton Video Series
CCPS is excited to announce the launch of Hands-On Clayton! This new video series highlights the extraordinary employees whose skills and dedication support teaching and learning every day.
Webmasters of the Month
Congratulations to Ms. Sharon Schilling and Ms. Shana Jordan for being voted School Webmasters of the Month for their outstanding contributions made to their school website!
Student Quote of the Week
"You can't control what others think. The only thing you can control is yourself." - Marie Sexton
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Jonah Slade (12th Grade, Morrow High School).
Leadership Quote of the Week
"When you help others climb a hill, you get closer to the top yourself." - Norman Schwarzkopt
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Mr. James Blount!
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
![CCPS Announces 2025–2026 School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765394286/claytonk12gaus/var4zlqjsyx70k711gpd/CCPSAnnounces20252026SchoolBusSafetyPosterContestWinners.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765394286/claytonk12gaus/var4zlqjsyx70k711gpd/CCPSAnnounces20252026SchoolBusSafetyPosterContestWinners.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools proudly announces the winners of the 2025–2026 School Bus Safety Poster Contest, an annual initiative that invites students to showcase their artistic talents while promoting the importance of school bus safety.
![Lovejoy High School Wins State Game Day Cheerleading Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765393539/claytonk12gaus/kumyflhstmmbnejlvyb0/LovejoyHighSchoolWinsStateGameDayCheerleadingChampionshipMemberJasmineBowlesOffersYogaandSoundTherapy-December102025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765393539/claytonk12gaus/kumyflhstmmbnejlvyb0/LovejoyHighSchoolWinsStateGameDayCheerleadingChampionshipMemberJasmineBowlesOffersYogaandSoundTherapy-December102025.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) salutes the Lovejoy High School Wildcats Cheer Team for winning the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State Game Day Cheerleading Championship!
![CCBOE to Hold a Called Board Meeting on December 15, 2025]([{"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 Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
![CCPS Launches a "Lifting Literacy" Initiative for all CCPS Students]([{"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}])
Clayton County Public Schools is excited to partner with local barbers and stylists to “Lift Literacy” with our students.
![CCPS Shares a FREE Patient Care Technician Certification Program Partnership with STRIVE Atlanta]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725631769/claytonk12gaus/u36fvxahqp25ozqupbin/communitystrategicmeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725631769/claytonk12gaus/u36fvxahqp25ozqupbin/communitystrategicmeeting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725631769/claytonk12gaus/u36fvxahqp25ozqupbin/communitystrategicmeeting.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725631769/claytonk12gaus/u36fvxahqp25ozqupbin/communitystrategicmeeting.png","width":810}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to share a FREE Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training & Certification Program for adults ages 18 and older, offered in partnership with STRIVE Atlanta.
![CCBOE Member Jasmine Bowles Offers Yoga and Sound Therapy -December 10, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765201379/claytonk12gaus/hafpvtkvckxmgahuwtcs/CCBOEMemberJasmineBowlesOffersYogaandSoundTherapy-December102025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765201379/claytonk12gaus/hafpvtkvckxmgahuwtcs/CCBOEMemberJasmineBowlesOffersYogaandSoundTherapy-December102025.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.
![CCPS Launches Hands-On Clayton Video Series: Celebrating Our Everyday Heroes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764964087/claytonk12gaus/vukfdblpvzokhlqx6y9c/Hands-OnClaytonVideoSeries.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764964087/claytonk12gaus/vukfdblpvzokhlqx6y9c/Hands-OnClaytonVideoSeries.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to announce the launch of Hands-On Clayton!
![CCBOE to Hold a Called Board Meeting on December 8, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701377104/claytonk12gaus/gpnhlzvt67ivn9igjnrv/boardmeetingdec2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701377104/claytonk12gaus/gpnhlzvt67ivn9igjnrv/boardmeetingdec2.png","width":367}])
The Clayton County Board of Education (CCBOE) will conduct a Called Board Meeting on Monday, 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting an executive session.
![Experience the Magic: Kay R. Pace School of the Arts Presents Two Holiday Performances]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734703883/claytonk12gaus/dyo0rnflpgb052dbb6sz/happyholidays.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734703883/claytonk12gaus/dyo0rnflpgb052dbb6sz/happyholidays.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools proudly presents two dazzling holiday performances from Kay R. Pace School of the Arts. These special events invite the community to witness the extraordinary talent, creativity, and spirit of our young artists as they deliver unforgettable showcases of seasonal joy and artistic excellence
Clayton County Public Schools is excited to share highlights from our participation in the 9th Annual Learn4Life State of Education event.
our district by the numbers
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>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!
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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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