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CCBOE Work Session
Click on the button below to access the June 22, 2026 Board Work Session!
CCPS Summer Reading
Please click on the buttons below to see how you students can participate in reading the summer!
CCPS Launches “CCPS…Where Literacy Lives” Initiative
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to announce the launch of CCPS…Where Literacy Lives, a districtwide initiative designed to promote literacy as a foundational skill and a way of life that extends beyond the classroom and into the homes and communities of Clayton County.
Leadership Lens
As part of our ongoing commitment to clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement across Clayton County Public Schools, Interim Superintendent/CEO of Schools Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr. will be sharing a weekly message titled "Leadership Lens."
Interim Superintendent Frequently Asked Questions
As a reflection of that engagement and our commitment to transparency, the district has compiled a list of frequently asked questions and responses gathered throughout the “Meet the Interim Superintendent” Listening Tour Series.
Leadership Quote of the Week
"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." -Steve Jobs
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Ms. LaKisha Plair!
The 5 Priorities of Clayton County Public Schools
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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), in compliance with the 2025-2026 Employee Calendar, will be closed on the following dates during the month of June.
![Leadership Lens: Direction Before Time]([{"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}])
As part of our ongoing commitment to clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement across Clayton County Public Schools, Interim Superintendent/CEO of Schools Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr. will be sharing a weekly message titled "Leadership Lens."
![CCPS Bus Routes Impacted by Battle Creek Road Closure]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729629643/claytonk12gaus/fpnzt3uiccnfw4j1l78g/earlydismassalcover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729629643/claytonk12gaus/fpnzt3uiccnfw4j1l78g/earlydismassalcover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729629643/claytonk12gaus/fpnzt3uiccnfw4j1l78g/earlydismassalcover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729629643/claytonk12gaus/fpnzt3uiccnfw4j1l78g/earlydismassalcover.png","width":804}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Transportation officials have been taking a close look at the real and potential impact of a road closure off Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026, citizens across Clayton County will have the opportunity to vote in the 2026 Primary/Nonpartisan Run-off Election, which will include races of local interest. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Forty-five (45) Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) facilities will serve as polling places.
Clayton County Public Schools is proud to launch Dr. Hendrix Connects: Progress. People. Possibilities, a new communication series from Interim Superintendent/CEO of Schools Dr. Douglas Hendrix designed to share updates, celebrate progress, strengthen community connection, and create opportunities for engagement across Clayton County.
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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) kicks off New Student Registration for all grade levels on Monday, June 8, and it ends on Friday, July 24, in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year.
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The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Engagement Department is pleased to announce that the Suit Yourself Boutique will be open to all CCPS staff and families throughout the month of June. Suit Yourself Boutique is located at 221 Stockbridge Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
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Clayton County Public Schools is proud to share the attached release highlighting the 2026 Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (TAPP) completion ceremony.
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The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Department of Fine Arts proudly celebrates a historic milestone as 11 middle school band programs from across the district participated in the inaugural CCPS Middle School Marching Band Jamboree.
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The Clayton County Board of Education and Clayton County Public Schools’ Interim Superintendent/CEO, Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr., will conduct a retreat on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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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