The Clayton County Board of Education announced Dr. Anthony W. Smith as Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools. Smith served as the interim superintendent in December 2022 after former leader Morcease J….
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Metro area school districts dealing with the aftermath of water damage
Due to record-high temperatures this past week throughout the Atlanta area, several metro school districts have reported damage from record-low temperatures and blistering winds throughout district offices and schools. As indicated through…
Clayton County Public Schools names interim superintendent
At the regularly scheduled Clayton County Schools Board meeting on Monday, Dr. Anthony Smith was named as interim superintendent, replacing outgoing superintendent Dr. Morease Beasley. Beasley, who announced he was stepping down…
Clayton County Schools to Implement Extended Learning Beyond the Classroom on December 6
Clayton County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in observance of the Georgia Senate Runoff. As a result, Clayton County Public Schools will implement an Extending Learning Beyond…
Clayton County Public Schools implements mask mandate for employees
Effective July 25, 2022, Clayton County Schools will require a face mask mandate for all employees and visitors. This mandate is a direct result of the spread of COVID-19 in Clayton County….
Clayton County Schools to go virtual for start of second semester
JONESBORO– Starting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, Clayton County Schools students and staff will begin the second semester of the 2021-2022 School Year virtually. Employees will work remotely from Monday, January 3…
Metro Atlanta school districts are moving to mask optional mandate
Atlanta, Ga- Many Atlanta metro districts are proposing to open a mask-optional campus. On July 27, The CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommended that vaccinated people wear masks indoors…
Clayton County Public School Morrow High Impacted By Positive COVID Test
In a Facebook message late Tuesday, it was announced that Morrow High School will impose a 10-day quarantine for students exposed to COVID-19. In short, the message to parents read, “Clayton County…
Martha Ellen Stilwell School of Arts Student Accepted Into Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra
Today, Clayton County Public Schools announced that sophomore Edric Nduwimana, a member of Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts’ Orchestra, has been accepted into the 2021-2022 Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO)!…
Pointe South Middle School in Clayton County will Begin 2021-2022 School Year Virtual
According to a Facebook post late Sunday night, Clayton County Schools announced that another school would start virtually. “Due to a number of staff members having to quarantine, Pointe South Middle School…
North Clayton High school to begin school year virtual
In a Facebook post late Friday night, Clayton County Schools announced that North Clayton High School to Begin School Year with Virtual Learning due to the number of staff members in quarantine….
Incoming 11th Graders Need Proof of Meningococcal Booster Shot for Clayton County Public Schools
The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Twitter page announced Thursday that students entering the 11th grade need to have proof of the meningococcal booster shot. “REMINDER: Effective for the 2021-2022 School Year,…
Clayton County Schools to Require Masks for Upcoming School Year
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) announced in a Facebook post-Tuesday that CCPS will be requiring students and staff to wear masks during the 2021-2022 school year. The Facebook post described the Operational…
Stilwell Choral Group Chosen to Perform at 2022 Southern Region Conference
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) congratulated the Singing Brothers of Stilwell on Facebook Tuesday, for being chosen to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2022 Southern Region Conference. Out of…
3 New Appointments in Clayton County Public Schools
Three Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) employees were appointed to new positions during the CCPS virtual Called Board Meeting Thursday. The first employee mentioned was Kimberlee Barnett, who was recommended to be…
Clayton County School Student Featured in the Movie, “The Tomorrow War”
M.E. Stilwell School of the Arts student Joshua Israel was recently featured in the movie, “The Tomorrow War”, featuring Chris Pratt. The movie seems to involve a man that has to confront…
CCPS to Hold School Nutrition, Certified Teacher and Paraprofessional Job Fairs in July
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) will be hosting at least three virtual job fairs in July, with the announcements of a School Nutrition, Certified Teacher and Paraprofessional Job Fair, happening on July…
Clayton County Public Schools to host Virtual Specialty Recruitment Job Fair
Clayton County Public Schools will be holding a virtual Specialty Recruitment Job Fair tomorrow from 1-5 p.m. Regarding the application process the web page states that, “In an effort to expedite candidate…
Clayton County School Board Meeting For Fiscal Year Talks About Reopening, Juneteenth, and More
The Clayton County Board of Education finished up the last board meeting of the fiscal year by voting and discussing various topics concerning the school district. The near 3 hour meeting started…
American Rescue Plan gives Metro Atlanta Schools over a Billion Dollars
Senator Jon Ossoff held a press conference Monday with Metro Atlanta school officials to discuss the effect that the American Rescue Plan will have on metro Atlanta school districts this fall. “Thanks…
News Brief: Clayton County Schools to Offer Virtual Learning for the 2021-2022 School Year
Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, Clayton County Schools will implement a school-based virtual learning program to provide parents with the flexibility of a full-time at-home option for their children in grades…
Clayton County Set to Resume Face to Face Classes in April
In a startling move, Clayton County Superintendent Moreace Beasley announced Tuesday that students in grades K-5 starting April 12 via his YouTube Live Townhall meeting. “April 12, it is our plan if…