Clayton County Board of Education

Greetings,

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to share that Ms. Victoria Williams, Clayton County Board of Education Representative for District 4, will join Dr. Gabrielle Starr to host the “She Matters Girls Conference ” on Saturday, January 31, 2026. This event will be held at Forest Park Middle School, located at 930 Finley Drive in Forest Park , beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m.

If you are interested in attending this special event you may register at https://www.ladiesoffavor.org/events

Greetings,

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to share that Ms. Jasmine Bowles, Clayton County Board of Education Member Representing District 1, is offering monthly Yoga & Sound Therapy. The next session of the series will take place on Wednesday, January 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the Café at the CCPS Administrative Complex, located at 1098 Fifth Avenue in Jonesboro.
Space is limited. Please use the following link or the QR Code on the flyer to register.
https://forms.gle/bgsYm8HEGcY6SaF87

Greetings,

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to share that Ms. Jasmine Bowles, Clayton County Board of Education Member Representing District 1, is offering monthly Yoga & Sound Therapy. The opening session of the series will take place on Wednesday, August 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the Café at the CCPS Administrative Complex, located at 1098 Fifth Avenue in Jonesboro.
Space is limited. Please use the following link of the QR Code on the flyer to register.
Link: https://forms.gle/bgsYm8HEGcY6SaF87

Greetings,

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to report great progress of the new Clayton County Public School's convocation center located at the Southlake Mall in Morrow. Clayton County Board of Education Board Liaison Kim Blackwood and three board interns visited the construction site and had a very informative tour with Chief of Construction Ronick Joseph.

The convocation center will be home to a college and career academy, a junior achievement center, and be a site for CCPS events and graduations. The convocation center will be home to a 8,000 seat arena, conference rooms, laboratories, classrooms, and more. The center is expected to open by the end of 2025.

Greetings,

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is pleased to share that the Clayton County Board of Education (CCBOE) District Four Representative, Ms. Victoria Williams, will join with Mr. Hector Gutierrez, Forest Park City Council member, in hosting the “3rd Back in School Bash” on Saturday, August 16, 2025. This event will be held at 4609 Jonesboro Road in Forest Park, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Ms. Kim Blackwood, Liaison to the Clayton County Board of Education, via email ([email protected]).

Greetings,
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Ms. Jessie Goree, Clayton County Board of Education (CCBOE) member representing District 3, in partnership with the Next Step Education Foundation, the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation and College Readiness 101, will host the 12th Annual College Fair in the gymnasium at Morrow High School, located at 4300 Steele Road in Ellenwood. The fair will be open 10:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m.
More than 50 colleges, universities, trade schools and college entrance vendors are expected to be in attendance. In excess of 1,000 students and family members, representing Clayton County, Henry County, Fulton County and others are expected to attend the 90-minute college fair.
To register, please go HERE. For more information, please contact Ms. Kim Blackwood, CCBOE Liaison at [email protected].

Welcome Back, Clayton County Public Schools!

We’re excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year and welcome back our incredible students and staff for what promises to be a year full of growth, creativity, and success!

To set the tone, we’re launching the 2025-2026 Welcome Back Message from Superintendent/CEO of Schools, Dr. Anthony W. Smith, and the Board of Education as they share their excitement and encouragement for the year ahead!

Watch the Welcome Back Message here: https://youtu.be/9ez9ExBUFsM

Let’s start strong and stay ready—take a moment to watch and share as we kick off another amazing year in CCPS!

Thanks,

Day One Message For more information about Clayton County Public Schools please visit: https://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/ ...

Shout out to the North Clayton High School Cosmetology Department! Board member Jessie Goree stopped by and got her hair done last week!

HAPPENING NOW!!

Host Locations Include:
Charles Drew High School – Riverdale
Forest Park High School – Forest Park
Mt. Zion High School – Jonesboro
Eddie White Academy – Hampton

Superintendent Dr. Anthony W. Smith and Board Liaison Kim Blackwood took Board Intern Dorlin Ijale suit shopping, making sure he’s ready to step confidently into his next chapter.

Greetings,

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to announce that Victoria Williams, Board Member for District 4, in partnership with Councilman Hector Gutierrez and the City of Forest Park, will host the 3rd Annual Back IN School Event. This exciting celebration will take place on Friday, August 16, 2025, at 4609 Jonesboro Road in Forest Park, Georgia, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please scan the QR code on the flyer below to apply.

Greetings,

Clayton County Public Schools District 5 Board Member Dr. Dee Haney invites students, families, and community members to attend the 9th Annual Back 2 School Bash on Friday, August 2, 2025. This exciting event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem City of Faith, located at 514 Valley Hill Road SE in Riverdale, Georgia.

The event will feature free backpacks, school supplies, food, haircuts and hairstyles for boys and girls (while supplies last), as well as fun activities including bounce houses, carnival games, a trackless train, and a game truck.

Please see the flyer below for more details and registration information.