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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!
Fall Break | October 12–16, 2026
Clayton County Public Schools will observe Fall Break from Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16. We hope our students, families, teachers, and staff enjoy a safe, relaxing, and refreshing break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, October 19.
Unity in the Community Event | New Date & Location
Unity in the Community: An Evening Focused on Children, Community, and Coherence, now scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Arena at Southlake (1300 Southlake Circle, Suite 2000, Morrow, GA 30260). Bring your family and join us for an evening celebrating our children, strengthening community connections, and reaffirming our shared commitment to the future of Clayton County.
The Community Resource Fair begins at 4:30 p.m. Meet local organizations and community partners, explore available resources and services, and connect with district leaders. Food trucks will be available for those who wish to purchase food.
At 6:00 p.m., stay for a special program featuring student performances, community voices, and the ceremonial oath of office for Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr. Dr. Hendrix will also share his vision for Clayton County Public Schools.
A Spotlight on Strength — Ms. Marlo Young’s Story
CCPS proudly continues its annual tradition of spotlighting the extraordinary strength and perseverance of those within our district who have faced breast cancer.
This year, we are honored to feature Ms. Marlo Young, School Counselor at Pointe South Elementary School and breast cancer survivor. In this video produced by the CCPS Communications Department, Ms. Young shares her journey.
Her story is also featured in a Clayton News Daily article by Editor-in-Chief Mr. Anthony Rhoads. We thank Mr. Rhoads and Clayton News Daily for their annual coverage and continued partnership in sharing these important stories.
CCPS Books & Series Returns!
CCPS is excited to announce the return of its Books &… series, an engaging read-aloud experience designed to promote literacy, inspire a love of reading, and strengthen connections between our schools, families, and community.
As with previous installments, each read-aloud is accompanied by a Community Connection Activity designed to extend learning beyond the screen and into the home.Tune in!
CCPS proudly celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Throughout the month, we honor the rich histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities while celebrating the students, families, and employees who enrich our CCPS community each day.
¡Unidos, Somos Más! Together, We Are More! Together, we continue Building a Better Tomorrow, Today!
Explore Our Photo Gallery
Take a look at the memories we're making! Our first day of school photos are now available, with more photos from school events to come.
Photo Gallery
CCPS Distraction Free Learning
The leadership of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), is committed to fostering a safe, secure, and academically focused learning environment. Click below to learn more about distraction free learning!
Leadership Lens
As part of our ongoing commitment to clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement across Clayton County Public Schools, Superintendent/CEO of Schools Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr. will be sharing a weekly message titled "Leadership Lens."
Leadership Quote of the Week
This week's leadership quote was chosen by Dr. Shakeria Chaney!
Want more inspiration? Explore additional Leadership Quotes of the Week from our district leaders and employees by clicking the link below!
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![CCPS Career Carnival | October 21, 2026 @ 5PM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788984445/claytonk12gaus/r2qvrpvkkevbhecsegw9/IMG_0058.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788984445/claytonk12gaus/r2qvrpvkkevbhecsegw9/IMG_0058.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788984445/claytonk12gaus/r2qvrpvkkevbhecsegw9/IMG_0058.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1788984445/claytonk12gaus/r2qvrpvkkevbhecsegw9/IMG_0058.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1788984445/claytonk12gaus/r2qvrpvkkevbhecsegw9/IMG_0058.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1788984445/claytonk12gaus/r2qvrpvkkevbhecsegw9/IMG_0058.jpg","width":2200}])
Clayton County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, Recruitment & Retention Unit is excited to invite prospective candidates to our Harvest Your Potential Career Carnival!
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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 Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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Clayton County Public Schools invites all adult men to support our young men at the 2nd Annual CCPS Boys Legacy Builders Conference.
![CCPS Honors the Life and Legacy of Dr. Leon Beeler — A Pillar in Our County and Valued Partner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791583196/claytonk12gaus/mbtu8qj3nltculgxe9n6/veronika-koroleva-LA3CPWy6Vx8-unsplash.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791583196/claytonk12gaus/mbtu8qj3nltculgxe9n6/veronika-koroleva-LA3CPWy6Vx8-unsplash.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791583196/claytonk12gaus/mbtu8qj3nltculgxe9n6/veronika-koroleva-LA3CPWy6Vx8-unsplash.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791583196/claytonk12gaus/mbtu8qj3nltculgxe9n6/veronika-koroleva-LA3CPWy6Vx8-unsplash.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791583196/claytonk12gaus/mbtu8qj3nltculgxe9n6/veronika-koroleva-LA3CPWy6Vx8-unsplash.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1791583196/claytonk12gaus/mbtu8qj3nltculgxe9n6/veronika-koroleva-LA3CPWy6Vx8-unsplash.jpg","width":2200}])
Clayton County Public Schools is saddened by the passing of Dr. Leon Beeler, a respected community pillar and longtime partner and supporter of our school system.
![CCPS Earns an Exemplary Rating on State Authorizer Evaluation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791583003/claytonk12gaus/urxfwbpy20s6qgjbexxw/CCPSLOGOPostThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791583003/claytonk12gaus/urxfwbpy20s6qgjbexxw/CCPSLOGOPostThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791583003/claytonk12gaus/urxfwbpy20s6qgjbexxw/CCPSLOGOPostThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791583003/claytonk12gaus/urxfwbpy20s6qgjbexxw/CCPSLOGOPostThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791583003/claytonk12gaus/urxfwbpy20s6qgjbexxw/CCPSLOGOPostThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce that the district has received an “Exemplary” rating on its 2026 Georgia State Authorizer Evaluation, which was conducted earlier this year. CCPS received the exemplary rating in 14 of 15 categories to earn the overall rating.
![CCPS Invites Families to the School Choice Fair | October 31, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791581855/claytonk12gaus/akmq8melchxyhzpaddeq/113A5024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791581855/claytonk12gaus/akmq8melchxyhzpaddeq/113A5024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791581855/claytonk12gaus/akmq8melchxyhzpaddeq/113A5024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791581855/claytonk12gaus/akmq8melchxyhzpaddeq/113A5024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791581855/claytonk12gaus/akmq8melchxyhzpaddeq/113A5024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1791581855/claytonk12gaus/akmq8melchxyhzpaddeq/113A5024.jpg","width":2200}])
You’re invited to the Clayton County Public Schools School Choice Fair on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Creators Studio at The Arena at Southlake, located at 1300 Southlake Cir., Morrow, GA 30260!
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CCPS proudly celebrates a historic milestone at Elite Scholars Academy (ESA): six students have become the first in Georgia to earn the prestigious Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma.
![CCPS Superintendent Reminds Eligible Citizens of Early/Advance Voting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729257498/claytonk12gaus/mt1vhe8wjx9qkbpjykbe/youthvote.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729257498/claytonk12gaus/mt1vhe8wjx9qkbpjykbe/youthvote.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729257498/claytonk12gaus/mt1vhe8wjx9qkbpjykbe/youthvote.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729257498/claytonk12gaus/mt1vhe8wjx9qkbpjykbe/youthvote.jpg","width":1100}])
Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr., Superintendent/CEO of Clayton County Public Schools’ (CCPS), encourages all stakeholders to exercise their constitutional right to make their voices heard through the ballot box during the November 3, 2026, General Election.
![Students & Staff: Share Your Stories in Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791577451/claytonk12gaus/nan4tpnlxitnv9su697c/BCACampaignCover1920x1080.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791577451/claytonk12gaus/nan4tpnlxitnv9su697c/BCACampaignCover1920x1080.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791577451/claytonk12gaus/nan4tpnlxitnv9su697c/BCACampaignCover1920x1080.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791577451/claytonk12gaus/nan4tpnlxitnv9su697c/BCACampaignCover1920x1080.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791577451/claytonk12gaus/nan4tpnlxitnv9su697c/BCACampaignCover1920x1080.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791577451/claytonk12gaus/nan4tpnlxitnv9su697c/BCACampaignCover1920x1080.png","width":1920}])
As CCPS recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Division of Communications is inviting staff and students to participate in a meaningful project designed to raise awareness of Breast Cancer!
![CCPS to Host Tiny Tech Expo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769007076/claytonk12gaus/uwkq5dyfase8osgu7x59/ChildSTEM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769007076/claytonk12gaus/uwkq5dyfase8osgu7x59/ChildSTEM.png","width":367}])
CCPS invites all students in grades K–12 and their families to INNOVATE CLAYTON: A Student STEM Experience, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sequoyah Middle School, located at 95 Valley Hill Road in Riverdale, Georgia.
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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.
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.
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