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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!
Veterans Day
Today, we honor those who serve and those who continue to serve!
3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
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.
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!
Student Quote of the Week
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass
The week's student quote was chosen by Mr. Judah Whaley!
Leadership Quote of the Week
"Leaders may start their journey without a clear path, yet they uncover routes to greatness." -Lenard Gray
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Mr. Lenard Gray!
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
![Furthering Fathering: Parent Leaders Program Registration Open | November 20, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762978207/claytonk12gaus/zc6wyjnemfgyavozuvue/FurtheringFatheringParentLeadersProgramRegistrationOpenNovember202025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762978207/claytonk12gaus/zc6wyjnemfgyavozuvue/FurtheringFatheringParentLeadersProgramRegistrationOpenNovember202025.png","width":367}])
We’re excited to share that Furthering Fathering is now enrolling participants for our Parent Leaders program!
![CCPS Homeless Education Department Receives Donation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762964536/claytonk12gaus/fzeu36u6alsz3ognxub5/CCPSHomelessEducationDepartmentReceivesDonation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762964536/claytonk12gaus/fzeu36u6alsz3ognxub5/CCPSHomelessEducationDepartmentReceivesDonation.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to announce the receipt of a donation of 700 cases of First Mate Wipes by the district’s Homeless Education Department (HED). The wipes, donated by Momar, Inc., are valued at $155,400
![2025 DES Annual Holiday Play | “Colors of the Season - A Crayon Tale" - Dec. 4, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762963875/claytonk12gaus/vo0hwmuk94cnxxvvo5eq/2025DESAnnualHolidayPlayColors_oftheSeason-ACrayonTale-Dec42025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762963875/claytonk12gaus/vo0hwmuk94cnxxvvo5eq/2025DESAnnualHolidayPlayColors_oftheSeason-ACrayonTale-Dec42025.png","width":367}])
The Clayton County Public Schools Department of Exceptional Students (DES) Music Therapy Program proudly invites everyone to enjoy the 2025 DES Annual Holiday Play — “Colors of the Season - A Crayon Tale”
![CCPS Shares Graduation Schedule and Other Information for Class of 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714143223/claytonk12gaus/ro8te9jynbjh1rbckifl/graduation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714143223/claytonk12gaus/ro8te9jynbjh1rbckifl/graduation.png","width":367}])
Graduation ceremonies for members of Clayton County Public Schools’ (CCPS) Class of 2026 will be held at the Clayton County Public Schools Convocation Center, located at 1300 Southlake Circle in Morrow.
![CCPS Homeless Education Dept. Annual Holiday Sponsorship "Cards for Caring & More -- the Gift of Options"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732217436/claytonk12gaus/g5mcbaupomgdilmuthge/christmasplay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732217436/claytonk12gaus/g5mcbaupomgdilmuthge/christmasplay.png","width":367}])
The district's Homeless Education Department is seeking donations for its 2025 Cards for Caring and More - The Gift of Options.
![CCPS Engagement Department Hosts "Suit Yourself Boutique" | November 10 & 11]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762792712/claytonk12gaus/tqp6eblyyw67thbxaqng/CCPSEngagementDepartmentHostsSuitYourselfBoutiqueNovember1011.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762792712/claytonk12gaus/tqp6eblyyw67thbxaqng/CCPSEngagementDepartmentHostsSuitYourselfBoutiqueNovember1011.png","width":367}])
Clayton County Public Schools is dedicated to supporting all veterans in need, especially during these unprecedented times. With Veterans Day fast approaching, we are honored to assist our community’s veterans.
![CCPS Hosts 3rd Annual Toy and Winter Coat Drive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762791620/claytonk12gaus/ixsj9dqdewixksgskgau/CCPSHosts3rdAnnualToyandWinterCoatDrive.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762791620/claytonk12gaus/ixsj9dqdewixksgskgau/CCPSHosts3rdAnnualToyandWinterCoatDrive.png","width":367}])
The season of giving is here! Clayton County Public Schools invites you to join our Annual Toy & Winter Coat Drive, hosted by the Division of Student Support Services and the Division of Teaching & Learning.
![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.
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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
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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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