Clarke County School District

08/21/2026

Start the weekend off with the latest edition of the "Better Together" newsletter! In this edition:
• Hear from one of our district leaders why curiosity is the key to educators unlocking potential in students.
• We’re in a full-on digital world! Learn more about helping your child navigate it safely and responsibly.
• A new partnership will help boost arts education in CCSD elementary schools and connect students and teachers with local artists.
• And much more!

View the newsletter now! https://app.smore.com/n/fwhmu/preview

08/20/2026

All grades open house at Clarke Central tonight for all Gladiator families!

Clarke Central's annual Open House will be held this Thursday, August 20th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Gladiator families are invited to meet students' teachers, tour the campus, and discover many of the great opportunities available at Clarke Central.

08/19/2026

Thank you Hughes Subaru in Athens for their continued support of our schools!

08/18/2026

All grades open house at Cedar Shoals tonight!

08/18/2026

We're just ONE WEEK AWAY from our first of three upcoming "Progress and Plans" sessions with Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Scott! Make plans to join us at one or more of the sessions. Submit questions in advance to [email protected] or at bit.ly/AskDrScott.

08/17/2026

We're excited to officially kick off our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Art and Writing Contest! The contest is open to all CCSD students in grades K-12, and winners will be featured in a special district video, honored at a Board of Education meeting, and invited to attend UGA's annual MLK Freedom Breakfast in January! The submission deadline will be November 2, and schools will provide additional information regarding contest rules! We can't wait to see another year of outstanding and inspiring work from our Thriving Students!

08/17/2026

TWO WEEKS LEFT to submit your VILLA application! Ever wanted to learn more about CCSD operations beyond the classroom and how everything connects to our mission of creating educational journeys that empower all students to fulfill their potential? Now's your chance! Apply by Monday, August 31, at 5 p.m.! Learn more at www.clarke.k12.ga.us/villa

08/16/2026

Looking for a great way to get involved in helping promote a Culture of Literacy in CCSD? CCSD, Books for Keeps, and Creature Comforts' Get Comfortable child literacy initiative have teamed up for the Storytellers Literacy Mentor Program!

The Storytellers program originally started at Howard B. Stroud Elementary School, and has since expanded to Fowler Drive Elementary School and most recently, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School.

Each mentor in the program will:
Meet with a first- or second-grader for 30-60 minutes once a week
Play provided literacy games during the visit
Read fun and high-interest books aloud with the student
Complete online and in-person training totaling approximately four hours.

Interested in joining the Storytellers program? Email [email protected] today!

08/15/2026

🦅 FOUR NESTS, ONE GOLDEN EAGLE NATION! 🦅

Gaines Elementary held their 2026 Nest Reveal yesterday, as new staff and students joined one of four nests: Valor, Majestic, Pinnacle, or Horizon! These four nests, while separate, combine for the major values of Gaines: Strength, Leadership, Excellence, and Promise!

08/14/2026

The first full week of school is in the books! Here's another edition of the "Better Together" newsletter to get the weekend started! https://app.smore.com/n/v3zhj/preview