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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!
Forty-plus CCPS Schools Honored for Proficiency and Growth
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to congratulate the 30 schools that have been formally honored for their proficiency in cursive writing by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the 13 schools that have earned recognition as Literacy Leaders and Math Leaders.
CCPS Celebrates Georgia School Board Appreciation Week!
CCPS Shares 30-Day Update from Interim Superintendent Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr.
In this update, Dr. Hendrix reflects on the district’s initial focus on listening, assessing operations, and stabilizing key systems across Clayton County Public Schools.
CCPS Celebrates Women's History Month!
CCPS Announces “Meet the Interim Superintendent” Listening Tour Series
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to announce the launch of the “Meet the Interim Superintendent” Listening Tour Series, a collaborative effort between the Clayton County Board of Education and Interim Superintendent/CEO of Schools Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr.
Webmasters of the Month!
Our school webmasters keep our community engaged and informed on the digital landscape! Congratulations to Ms. Handley (Church Street) and Mr. Martinez (Morrow High) who were voted by our district peers as School Webmasters of the Month!
Student Quote of the Week
"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated." - Maya Angelou
This week's student quote was chosen by Raniyah White (11th Grade, North Clayton High School).
Leadership Quote of the Week
"Leadership is not a license to do less. Leadership is a responsibility to do more." - Simon Sinek
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Mr. DeAndre Weaver!
The 5 Priorities of Clayton County Public Schools
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LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Please find attached the Construction Department’s Winter 2026 Quarterly Newsletter.
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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly announces Mr. Lincone Mulbah of Charles Drew High School as the 2026 Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) STAR Student District Winner.
![Clayton County Public Schools Scholars Visit Clark Atlanta University During First Generation College Tour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773061137/claytonk12gaus/fezfteyztbez2nqv96jo/ClaytonCountyPublicSchoolsScholarsVisitClarkAtlantaUniversityDuringFirstGenerationCollegeTour.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773061137/claytonk12gaus/fezfteyztbez2nqv96jo/ClaytonCountyPublicSchoolsScholarsVisitClarkAtlantaUniversityDuringFirstGenerationCollegeTour.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools is excited to share that students and families from across the district recently participated in a visit to Clark Atlanta University as part of the district’s 2025–2026 First Generation College Tour.
![Arena at Southlake Draws Media and Industry Leaders for Exclusive Preview]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772813775/claytonk12gaus/vbajjlz7v0kyk3eosrba/ArenaatSouthlakeDrawsMediaandIndustryLeadersforExclusivePreview.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772813775/claytonk12gaus/vbajjlz7v0kyk3eosrba/ArenaatSouthlakeDrawsMediaandIndustryLeadersforExclusivePreview.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools is excited to share an announcement from our partner, TRP Now, Inc., about the recent media and industry preview of the newly constructed Arena at Southlake.
![CCPS Virtual Learning Program – Grades 6–12 Interest Meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772812950/claytonk12gaus/bfhxcz5h3s2aqk1ovzhe/CCPSVirtualLearningProgramGrades612InterestMeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772812950/claytonk12gaus/bfhxcz5h3s2aqk1ovzhe/CCPSVirtualLearningProgramGrades612InterestMeeting.png","width":367}])
The Clayton County Virtual Learning Department will host an Interest Meeting for families who wish to learn more about the CCPS Virtual Learning Program for students in grades 6–12.
![CCPS Elementary School Students to Attend SIAC Semi-Final at The Arena at Southlake]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723143446/claytonk12gaus/ivmatyrfbtwxy9rrcgxt/employeecelebrationcover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723143446/claytonk12gaus/ivmatyrfbtwxy9rrcgxt/employeecelebrationcover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723143446/claytonk12gaus/ivmatyrfbtwxy9rrcgxt/employeecelebrationcover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723143446/claytonk12gaus/ivmatyrfbtwxy9rrcgxt/employeecelebrationcover.png","width":814}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is turning championship energy into a powerful learning experience by arranging for elementary students in grades third through fifth from throughout the district to attend the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Men’s Championship Tournament being played at The Arena at Southlake in Morrow.
![CCBOE Member Jasmine Bowles Offers Yoga and Sound Therapy - March 25, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709838335/claytonk12gaus/sjwb86dn04epo6tauptd/WellnessWednesday.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709838335/claytonk12gaus/sjwb86dn04epo6tauptd/WellnessWednesday.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.
![Forty-plus CCPS Schools Honored for Proficiency in Cursive Writing and for Proficiency and Growth in Literacy and Mathematics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772654679/claytonk12gaus/lowf1r1h8fovcxmkiiy0/Forty-plusCCPSSchoolsHonoredforProficiencyinCursiveWritingandforProficiencyandGrowthinLiteracyandMathematics.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772654679/claytonk12gaus/lowf1r1h8fovcxmkiiy0/Forty-plusCCPSSchoolsHonoredforProficiencyinCursiveWritingandforProficiencyandGrowthinLiteracyandMathematics.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to congratulate the 30 schools that have been formally honored for their proficiency in cursive writing by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the 13 schools that have earned recognition as Literacy Leaders and Math Leaders.
![CCPS Tiny Tech Event Sparks STEM Curiosity Among Young Scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772654357/claytonk12gaus/xq7pdcwwsdy2bltc3s4u/CCPSTinyTechEventSparksSTEMCuriosityAmongYoungScholars.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772654357/claytonk12gaus/xq7pdcwwsdy2bltc3s4u/CCPSTinyTechEventSparksSTEMCuriosityAmongYoungScholars.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is pleased to share highlights from the district’s inaugural Tiny Tech Event, hosted by the Department of STEM and Innovation.
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The Clayton County Board of Education is pleased to announce that Ms. Mary Baker, Board of Education Vice Chair and Representative of District 6, will host a Gun Safety Awareness “Lock It Up” event on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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!
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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