Category: Education

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) offers various magnet programs for students who want to pursue their academic interests and talents. These programs provide innovative and rigorous instruction by specially trained teachers in different fields such as world languages, performing and visual arts, career, technical and agricultural education, and more. What are the benefits of magnet programs? Magnet programs are designed to engage students and provide them with a pathway to…

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) has received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the Advancing Innovative Partnerships and Pathways to Address Mental Health and Career Readiness (AIPPA) project. The project aims to enhance the career and technical education (CTE) programs and support the mental health needs of the students in the district. AIPPA project overview The AIPPA project is a five-year grant that will…

Clayton State University has opened a new campus space for its Launchpad Leadership Academy, a program that provides scholarships, hands-on learning experiences, and workforce-ready certification for students in the field of technology. The new space, located at Room 329 in the James M. Baker University Center, was inaugurated on Thursday, January 25, 2024, with a ceremony attended by guest speakers, local politicians, and industry partners. A place to network and…

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) celebrated the commencement of its winter graduates on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in a virtual ceremony that was streamed live on YouTube. The event recognized the achievements of 125 students from 11 high schools who completed their graduation requirements in December 2023. CCPS Superintendent congratulates the graduates Dr. Morcease J. Beasley, the superintendent of CCPS, delivered the opening remarks and congratulated the graduates for their…

On Wednesday, January 24, 2023, Smith Elementary School hosted the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, a group of students from different schools who meet regularly to discuss educational issues and provide feedback to the district leaders. The event was attended by Superintendent Dr. Morcease J. Beasley, Board of Education Chair Dr. Pam Adamson, and other district officials. The purpose of the council The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council was established in 2022…

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) celebrated the achievements of its winter graduates in a special ceremony on Thursday, December 16, 2023. The event, held at the Tara Stadium, recognized the students who completed their high school requirements in the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. A milestone for the district and the students The winter graduation ceremony was a milestone for both the district and the students, as it…

Kay R. Pace Elementary School of the Arts student Jada Johnson impressed the audience with her poetic skills at the swearing-in ceremony of Jonesboro Mayor Joy B. Day on January 4, 2024. Jada Johnson: A Rising Poet Jada Johnson is a fifth-grader at Kay R. Pace Elementary School of the Arts, a public school in Jonesboro, Georgia, that integrates the arts into the curriculum. Jada has been writing poems since…

The Clayton County Board of Education has approved the 2024-25 school calendar, which includes two distance learning days for students and staff. The calendar was adopted during the board’s regular meeting on Monday, January 15, 2024. Distance Learning Days to Facilitate FTE Count The two distance learning days are scheduled for September 3, 2024 and February 18, 2025. These days will allow the district to conduct the state’s fall and…

Clayton County Public Schools has appointed Dr. Tiffany Chapman as the new principal of J.W. Arnold Elementary School in Jonesboro, Georgia. Dr. Chapman will replace Dr. Lisa Green, who retired in June after serving as the principal for six years. Dr. Chapman’s Background and Experience Dr. Chapman has over 20 years of experience in education, starting as a kindergarten teacher in 2000. She has worked as a curriculum specialist, an…

Clayton County, GA – A group of 17 youth commissioners from Clayton County participated in the 2023 Georgia Youth Assembly Civic Engagement Conference, held at the State Capitol in Atlanta from December 16 to 18. The conference is a three-day learning opportunity for high school students to learn more about the Georgia state government and to engage in debates, bill writing, and committee work. Youth Commissioners Earn Awards and Recognition…