All About MZHS

04/03/2026

03/30/2026

All schools and offices of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) will be closed in observance of Spring Break, April 6-10, 2026. The district will return to a regular schedule on Monday, April 13, 2026. To view the district’s 2025-2026 School Year Calendar, please click here.

MEDIA NOTE: The Clayton County Board of Education (CCBOE) is scheduled to meet in regular session on Monday, April 13, 2026. The session, which begins at 6 p.m., will be held at the district’s Performing Arts Center, located at 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway in Jonesboro. An agenda for that meeting will be shared and posted when finalized.

03/28/2026

CCPS Community and Employee Engagement presents Employee Homecoming Week MZHS Laced up with Sneaker Day, Twin Day, Affirmation T-shirt Day and ended with College Day thanks to those who participated 2026

03/26/2026

We are coming to the end of ticket sales for the prom. The Prom will be held at Pristine Chapel on Saturday, May 2, 2026 starting at 7:00 pm. As previously stated, all staff and faculty must purchase a ticket in order to be admitted this year. No Exceptions. We understand that this is different from the past but it is also necessary. The discounted cost of $35/ person covers the food that will be served. Please click the Prom Ticket link to purchase your ticket(s). The Science Department would love to see every staff and faculty member at the Prom to support our juniors and especially our seniors as they mingle and dance the night away. The final date to purchase a Prom ticket is March 31, 2026. We must have a final total count prior to leaving for Spring Break so this will be the hard deadline. Please secure your ticket(s) so you won't miss out on this spectacular experience.

03/24/2026

MZ band participated in our annual Large Group Performance Evaluation, and the results are in! The Bulldog Band is a superior-rated band in the state of Georgia!!!!! These students have worked very hard since the 1st day of school; some of them didn't even know how to properly put their instruments together in August :-) I am so proud of my students. They have earned a straight superior rating from all four judges! I have attached the rating sheets below.

The Bulldog Band scored the following:

Judge 1: Superior (1)
Judge 2: Superior (1)
Judge 3: Superior (1)
Sight Reading Judge: Superior (1)

The following ratings are awarded by each of three adjudicators in GMEA performance evaluations
Superior (1): Outstanding performance. Worthy of distinction of being recognized as among the very best.
Excellent (2): Unusually good performance in many respects, but not worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects. A performance of distinctive quality.
Good (3): A good performance, but not one that is outstanding. Shows accomplishment and marked promise, but lacks one or more essential qualities.
Fair (4): A performance that shows some obvious weaknesses, generally weak and uncertain.
Poor (5): A performance which reveals much room for improvement. The students reveal almost a complete lack of
preparedness and understanding.

03/24/2026

Clayton County Public Schools is excited to host our 2nd Annual Employee Spirit Week and North vs. South Employee Basketball Game! We encourage all employees to participate in the daily spirit activities and share their photos by tagging on all social media platforms.
Last year, Coach James Morrow (Jonesboro High School) led the South Team to victory over the North. This year, the competition continues as Coach Martisse Troup (North Clayton High School) will lead the North Team, while Coach Fernando Daniel (Mundy’s Mill High School) will coach the South Team.
Please help us spread the word as we prepare to showcase our CCPS Spirit across the district!
In addition, we are asking all members of the Divine Nine (D-9) to support this event by:

Donating toiletry items that will be given to the Calvary House Homeless Shelter
Preparing for the Greek Stroll Off during halftime

We look forward to an exciting week filled with school spirit, friendly competition, and community support!

Please sign up here > https://forms.gle/F2hxP4dWEPk8Xu9BA

CCPS Community and Employee Engagement

03/23/2026

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived—the results are in! 🎉
What an incredible display of talent, creativity, and student voice across Clayton County Public Schools. We are so proud of every scholar who participated and represented their schools with excellence!

Please join us in celebrating our PBIS Verzus Battle Winners:

🏫 Elementary School Division
🎤 Spoken Word Category
🥈 2nd Place: Kemp Elementary School
🥇 Winner: Mount Zion Primary School

🎶 Song Category
🥉 3rd Place: Swint Elementary School
🥈 2nd Place: Lake City Elementary School
🥇 Winner: Kay Pace Academy

🎧 Rap Category
🥉 3rd Place: Riverdale Elementary School
🥈 2nd Place: Oliver Elementary School
🥇 Winner: Mount Zion Elementary School

🏫 Middle School Division
🎤 Spoken Word / Poetry Category
🥇 Winner: Jonesboro Middle School

🎧 Rap Category
🥉 3rd Place: Kendrick Middle School
🥈 2nd Place: Mundys Mill Middle School
🥇 Winner: Morrow Middle School

🏫 High School Division
🎶 Song Category
🥈 2nd Place: Morrow High School
🥇 Winner: Stilwell School of the Arts

🎧 Rap Category
🥉 3rd Place: Riverdale High School
🥈 2nd Place: Mount Zion High School
🥇 Winner: Charles Drew High School

👏🏽 Congratulations to all of our winners and participants! Your hard work, dedication, and talent truly made this event a success. Thank you to our PBIS teams, staff, and supporters for continuing to elevate student voice and celebrate positive school culture.
Let’s continue to lead with excellence and celebrate our scholars!

03/23/2026

Clayton County Public Schools is excited to announce our 2nd Annual CCPS Employee Spirit Week! This special week is designed to celebrate the pride, energy, and dedication that make our district, schools, and departments exceptional.
All employees are encouraged to participate by dressing according to the daily spirit themes and joining us for the Employee Basketball Game alongside family and friends. Attendees will also enjoy exciting student performances throughout the event as we come together as one CCPS community. The celebration will culminate on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with a day of community, competition, and service at Jonesboro High School Gymnasium at 12:00 p.m.
Be sure to capture your Spirit Week moments and submit your photos using the provided link. The school or department that demonstrates the most spirit will receive a special visit from the Engagement Team.
Let’s show our CCPS pride and make this Spirit Week one to remember! Submit Photos: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQPah3k_oKolbNler-osK5yj9eX3125CKxNMFG7CnFaW4n2A/viewform

CCPS Community and Employee Engagement

03/17/2026

Please join MZHS on Wednesday Night as we participate in the 6th Annual PBIS Verzus Battle!!!