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Top CCPS Scholars and Staff Recognized During Salute to Excellence Banquet
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its second annual “Honoring Excellence: A Celebration of our Top Scholars” banquet at the Riverdale Town Center.
CCPS Turns GMAS Prep Into an Unforgettable Experience!
On Saturday, April 19, Clayton County Public Schools hosted its first-ever GMAS Family Field Day—a one-of-a-kind event that combined outdoor fun with hands-on academic practice.
Tara Elementary Spotlights Student Literacy
Tara Elementary School brought books to life during its 11th Annual Pretty Hats & Dapper Dudes’ Reader’s Tea!
2025-2026 School Year Kindergarten Registration Is Open!
It's that time of year again – Kindergarten registration
2025 CCPS Summer Learning
Clayton County Public Schools is pleased to announce the launch of the Summer Learning Academy (SLA) Program.
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![CCPS Homeless Education Department Celebrates the Class of 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748005697/claytonk12gaus/qxus9y70ivh1accyywgj/CCPSHomelessEducationDepartmentCelebratestheClassof2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748005697/claytonk12gaus/qxus9y70ivh1accyywgj/CCPSHomelessEducationDepartmentCelebratestheClassof2025.png","width":367}])
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Homeless Education Department (HED) held its annual graduation celebration.
![CCPS Superintendent Dr. Anthony W. Smith Highlights No Dead Ends: 4E Effect Framework in WSB-TV Interview]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748004413/claytonk12gaus/docrgwe9f7wbgxulum7i/CCPSSuperintendentDrAnthonyWSmithHighlightsNoDeadEnds4EEffectFrameworkinWSB-TVInterview.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748004413/claytonk12gaus/docrgwe9f7wbgxulum7i/CCPSSuperintendentDrAnthonyWSmithHighlightsNoDeadEnds4EEffectFrameworkinWSB-TVInterview.png","width":367}])
WSB-TV recently spotlighted Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) and Superintendent/CEO Dr. Anthony W. Smith for the district’s unwavering commitment to post-graduation success.
![CCPS Excitedly Promotes Early Reading During the Holiday Season - Using Free Tool - Scholastic BookFlix]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736176395/claytonk12gaus/hs94vol2zu8fv1utjgg2/CCPSExcitedlyPromotesEarlyReadingDuringtheHolidaySeason-UsingFreeTool-ScholasticBookFlix.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736176395/claytonk12gaus/hs94vol2zu8fv1utjgg2/CCPSExcitedlyPromotesEarlyReadingDuringtheHolidaySeason-UsingFreeTool-ScholasticBookFlix.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to launch Clayton Reads: Read Your Way to a Brighter Future!—our 2025 summer reading initiative encouraging students to read at least 30 minutes a day.
![Clayton County Public Schools Announces 2024 Science & Engineering Fair Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713473279/claytonk12gaus/swquduimkoxcckfps1vx/ClaytonCountyPublicSchoolsAnnounces2024ScienceEngineeringFairWinners.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713473279/claytonk12gaus/swquduimkoxcckfps1vx/ClaytonCountyPublicSchoolsAnnounces2024ScienceEngineeringFairWinners.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly acknowledges the outstanding performance of our students at the K-5 Georgia State Science & Engineering Fair and the Georgia Science & Engineering Fair for grades 6–12.
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Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly celebrates the achievements of three outstanding students—Ka’Lil Remer and James Mays of Stilwell School of the Arts, and Vy Le of Morrow High School—who advanced to the 75th Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held May 11–16, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
![CCPS and Women of Clayton County Celebrate Literacy with Little Free Library Rededication]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747858070/claytonk12gaus/xfgbi7jjqx4v179lw3if/CCPSandWomenofClaytonCountyCelebrateLiteracywithLittleFreeLibraryRededication.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747858070/claytonk12gaus/xfgbi7jjqx4v179lw3if/CCPSandWomenofClaytonCountyCelebrateLiteracywithLittleFreeLibraryRededication.png","width":367}])
On May 9, 2025, the Women of Clayton County, in partnership with Clayton County Public Schools, proudly rededicated the county’s 12 Little Free Libraries during a heartwarming ceremony at Kay Pace School of the Arts.
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Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23, are the final two days of school and will be observed as Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom (ELBC) days.
![CCPS to Host "How to Do Business with CCPS Seminar – July 24, 2025 @ 2PM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747833498/claytonk12gaus/minbhv1kdkbkwsxdjxlx/CCPStoHostHowtoDoBusinesswithCCPSSeminarJuly2420252PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747833498/claytonk12gaus/minbhv1kdkbkwsxdjxlx/CCPStoHostHowtoDoBusinesswithCCPSSeminarJuly2420252PM.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools invites vendors, suppliers, and businesses to attend the How to Do Business with CCPS seminar on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
It's that time of the year again! Clayton County Public Schools is excited to announce that nominations for the 2025-2026 Employee of the Year Awards are now open.
![CCPS Issues a Weather Alert for May 20-21, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718309361/claytonk12gaus/pgt67ykvgi3erxuu678w/weatheradvisory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718309361/claytonk12gaus/pgt67ykvgi3erxuu678w/weatheradvisory.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) leadership is sharing a report from the National Weather Service indicating that potential severe weather is anticipated for Tuesday, May 20, overnight into Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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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.
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