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| | CHS A Capella choir celebrates digital release of original recordings | | |
Clinton High School’s choral program recently celebrated the digital release of two tracks recorded during the 2024-2025 school year.
Arrow401, Clinton’s all-female group, recorded an arrangement of Lesley Gore’s 1963 hit “You Don’t Own Me,” and OnCore, Clinton’s all-male group, recorded an arrangement of “Flying” by Cody Fry.
Choral instructor and competitive a capella director Carol Joy Sparkman said this opportunity for her students came about while looking for competition arrangements for her 2025 competition choirs.
Sparkman said this opportunity was a chance for her students to experience the recording process, something that was unfamiliar to many of them and completely different from performing on stage.
Sparkman said their plan is to record music like this on a regular basis, building up what students in younger grades can look forward to.
“Being able to step into a recording studio and say, ‘I have recorded a song, and I was part of it, and it was on Apple Music and Spotify.’ We plan to do it every year.”
| | Band Formations one dot at a time | | | | |
The performances for Clinton Bands doesn’t “just happen.”
They put in hard work in the heat to exercise not only their muscles but also their minds…one dot at a time.
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Help us celebrate #ArrowsFridaySpirit
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We want the world to see our Arrow Spirit every Friday!
Be sure to tag CPSD every Friday in your Arrow gear and use the hashtag #ArrowsFridaySpirit.
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Free/Reduced Meal Applications
Free and Reduced Price Meals are available to families who qualify.
If your family chooses to apply please complete the online application. Only one application per family is needed.
| | | CPSD's District Calendar for 2025-2026 school year | | The Clinton Public School District kicks off its second year following a modified calendar aimed at implementing strategic periods through the academic year to allow for focused academic review and student enrichment. | |
Using Data to Form a Solid Foundation | | |
By Emma Johnson, CJHS
August 12, 2025
During the first two weeks of school, I structure my classroom and lessons where students can discover that it is okay to make mistakes. That is how we learn.
By using data to build a foundation, the plan for the school year is in place before a single student walks into my classroom and helps drive their instruction throughout the year.
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Building Knowledge to Close the Gap
By Jessica Crawley, Northside Elementary
August 5, 2025
When students have knowledge about a topic, they’re more likely to understand and retain what they read. In fact, research shows that equalizing background knowledge can close comprehension gaps even more effectively than boosting reading skills alone.
| | | The Clinton Arrow Podcast | |
The ABCs of starting a new year
Dr. Andy Schoggin is entering is fifth year as CPSD's Superintendent and knows that a successful school year mirrors what it it takes to make a successful school district.
We talked about the ABCs of starting a new school year in efforts to continue Clinton's successful track record of preparing students for the future.
| | | Buildings and Grounds Director, Christopher Lay | | This past summer, our Buildings and Grounds department put in a good amount of work to ensure all campuses were ready for the start of the new school year. | | | | CPSD Board meeting scheduled for Sept. 9 | |
The Clinton Public School District's Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00pm on Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025, in the Central Office Boardroom.
The Board of Trustees meet on the second Tuesday of every month.
These meetings are open to the public.
| | | | Follow the Official CPSD Instagram account | Follow the CPSD Instagram account to see pictures of what all goes on inside the Clinton Public School District. | | |
“Do you know someone who would be interested in working as a substitute teacher or paraprofessional? Great substitute teaching opportunities are available Clinton Public Schools. You don’t need prior teaching experience—just a desire to help students become the best versions of themselves.
Contact Kelly Education to connect with a Kelly Education Representative!
Sr Recruiter: Monica Hunt 📞Call: 800.528.0049 or text her at 601-228-5819
| | The Best Baseball Field Around! | | |
The National High School Baseball Coaches Association (NHSBCA) named Clinton High School Baseball's Arrow Field as the 2025 Region 6 Synthetic Baseball Field.
NHSBCA's Region 6 consists of high schools in the state of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
As the Region 6 representative, Arrow Field is entered into the polling among seven other high schools for the NHSBCA's National Synthetic Turf Field of the Year Award. This award will be presented during NHSBCA National Convention on Dec. 5, in Fort Myers, Fla.
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Volleyball sweeps St. Andrew's
The Clinton High School Volleyball team needed a spark to get its first win of the 2025 season.
On Thursday, August 7, the Lady Arrows got just that, and a little more, as they defeated the St. Andrew's Saints 25-21, 25-21, and 25-23 in straight sets.
The victory was notable as it was the first win under first-year Head Volleyball Coach Natalie DuVall.
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Lady Arrows XC set for ambitious '25
The Clinton High School Women's Cross Country team enters the 2025 season with a clear, challenging goal.
That goal is every runner improving their personal best by at least 30 seconds from last year.
Head Coach Allen Marett knows it's a tall order, but he believes the work ethic and tenacity of this year's squad makes it achievable.
"The goal we have set is not easy, but it is doable," Marett said. "Their greatest impact on the team will be their daily attitudes and their work ethic."
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Arrow XC builds momentum this year
The Clinton High School Men's Cross Country team enters the 2025 season with a renewed energy.
Improved summer participation and a competitive edge within the team have sharpened the runners during a strong offseason training window.
"Summer workouts are the key to cross country," Coach Eric Solis said. "Once the racing starts, we don't have the luxury of those long runs and hill sessions that build the foundation. That work has to be done beforehand."
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Arrow Football gears up for 2025 Season
The Clinton High School Football team enters a new chapter this fall as first-year Head Football Coach Hamer Morgan, who is a familiar face for the Arrows, takes the helm, continuing proven fundamentals to the program and bringing a blend of fresh ideas.
With the first week of practice under their belts and the season opener just around the corner, the Arrows and Morgan are focused on building consistency, sharpening execution, and leaning on the leadership of veteran players.
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Reserved seat renewal underway
The 2025 football season is fast approaching and Reserved Section ticket holders have an opportunity to renew their tickets and seats from the 2024 season.
Lasty year's season ticket holders are offered the opportunity to purchase their tickets, again, before these reserved-section tickets become available for the general public.
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Clinton Bowling selects 25/26 team
The Clinton Arrow Lady Kingpins and Kingpins selected its 2025-26 bowling roster following their tryouts last week at Indian Lanes in Clinton.
The Clinton Bowling team is directed by Head Bowling Coach Les Kelly.
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Baseball to host golf tournament
Clinton Arrow Baseball has set the date for its Fundraiser Golf Tournament, which consists of a four-man scramble, and has limited entry spots for up to 40, paid teams.
Teams that sign up have the option to compete in a morning flight or an afternoon flight, beginning at shotgun starts of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. All proceeds benefit Clinton Arrow Baseball.
Any questions about the fundraising event can be directed to John Michael Wilson (601-260-8552) or Assistant Baseball Coach Grady Turman (601-940-1441).
| | | Subscribe to Hudl TV for livestream events | | |
All Clinton Athletics Varsity home games and, additionally, Arrow Football's six away games will be live streamed on Hudl TV.
Hudl TV will host live-streamed games for baseball, girls' and boys' basketball, football, girls' and boys' soccer, softball, and volleyball.
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Join Clinton Park's PTO
Visit Clinton Park's Square Store to buy gear and sign up today!
| | | | Northside Elementary's PTO works collaboratively with parents, teachers and administrators to strengthen an already great school. | | | |
Join Lovett's PTO & visit their store today!
Click on the button below to access Lovett's Square Site where you can purchase shirts and sign up as a PTO member
| | Clinton Junior High School | | Visit Clinton Junior High School's PTO Cheddar Up Store to purchase CJHS gear or the PTO Volunteer Form to sign up. | | | Parents are highly encouraged to set up a Canvas Observer account in order to receive district, school and teacher communications. Contact your teacher for your Parent Code to set up an Observer account. Parents can also keep up with their student's attendance and grades through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. | | CPSD Transportation Department Text Alerts | | |
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