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| | Clinton Bands makes most of new instruments | | |
The Clinton Band program recently completed the purchase of new percussion instruments for the 2025-2026 school year.
New percussion instructor Ryan Bays said these instruments are lighter and more mobile than their predecessors, citing the fact that the easier mobility will play to the strengths of the band during marching season as well as their indoor percussion season.
“They’re much more versatile instruments,” he said, “and just the look of them looks much newer and neater and nicer, and gives this group the look of a world championship winning band.”
Bays said the allure of the new equipment plays a secondary role in the recruitment and retention of students in the band program.
“The niceness of our equipment plays a huge role in students wanting to join our group,” he said. "I’m able to bring the 7th and 8th graders up here to see these instruments and they see how shiny and how nice everything is and how easy it is to move. It makes them that much more excited to stay with us through high school.”
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Creative Science Labs at CJHS
CJHS 7th grade science students embarked on a pretty fun and unique lab project where they were tasked to walk through the scientific method with gummy worms.
These students gathered quantitative and qualitative data, gearing up for more scientific research throughout the year.
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Lady Arrows Welcome CP Students
Players and coaches with the Lady Arrows Soccer team welcomed students in the Clinton Park car rider line to school on Wednesday morning.
A majority of these players started their own educational journeys at Clinton Park, so they spent the morning encouraging Clinton’s littlest Arrows to do their best!
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Jones named Driver of the Month
Ms. Roshea Jones was recently awarded CPSD’s Transportation SouthGroup Driver of the Month for July 2025.
She received a “Driver of the Month” Sticker to display inside her bus as well as a gift card to 7Brew, both courtesy of SouthGroup Insurance.
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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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The Clinton Public School District has drafted the IDEA Part B budget for Fiscal Year 2026. In accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §37-23-137(7) and 34 CFR §300.212, the proposed budget is available for public review and comment.
To request a digital copy, please contact Dr. Jennifer Boykin, Director of Special Services, at 601-924-7541 or jboykin@clintonpublicschools.com.
A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held during the School Board meeting on August 12, 2025.
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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. | |
Building Knowledge to Close the Gap | | |
By Jessica Crawley, Northside Elementary
August 5, 2025
Background knowledge is more than a "quick preview" before a read-aloud. It’s foundational for learning across subjects and grade levels.
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.
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Lead with Heart for Greater Impact
By Jessica Cline, Lovett Elementary
July 29, 2025
Research shows that when students feel emotionally supported and behavior expectations are clear, they’re more focused, engaged, and motivated to learn.
| | | 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.
| | | Hear from Clinton Park Principal, Kelli Pope | | Clinton Park is partnering up with 3rd Year Education Prep students at Clinton High School, hiring them as paid interns to work with kindergarten students. Clinton Park's principal Kelli Pope talks about giving them real world experience and investing in tomorrow's educators. | | | | CPSD Board meeting scheduled for Aug 12 | |
The Clinton Public School District's Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00pm on Tuesday, Aug 12, 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
| | Clinton Arrows Swim team ready for '25 season | | |
The Clinton Arrows Swim Team includes 40 swimmers in grades 7-12 from Clinton Junior High School, Sumner Hill Junior High School, and Clinton High School. The team is under the direction of Coach Marcy Rushing. This is Rushing's seventh year with the Arrows. All swimmers will work to meet the MHSAA Class III qualifying times for the North State Meet on October 4 at Delta State Aquatics Center in Cleveland.
The team will have five meets in its 2025 regular season, including two home meets.
- August 16 CHS vs Germantown (Cypress Lake)
- August 23 CHS vs Vicksburg (Vicksburg Public Pool)
- August 28 CHS vs Warren Central (Clinton YMCA)
- September 13 CHS Invite (Clinton YMCA)
- September 27 Last Chance Meet (Flowood Courthouse Pool hosted by Madison Central)
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Volleyball drops home opener
In a hard-fought match, the Clinton High School Volleyball team took on Petal in its 2025 home opener. The Lady Arrows fell to the Lady Panthers 18-25, 22-25, and 17-25 in non-region match.
Clinton returns to action against St. Andrew's Episcopal School on Thursday, August 7th, at CHS Arrow Gym. The junior varsity match starts at 5:30 p.m., and the varsity match starts at approximately 6:30 p.m.
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Clinton continues Hudl TV stream
Clinton Athletics live-streamed games remain on Hudl TV for the 2025-26 athletic year.
All Clinton Athletics home games played on the campus of Clinton High School and, additionally, Arrow Football's five 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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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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Arrow TD Club to hold board meeting
The Clinton Arrows Touchdown Club will hold its preseason board meeting on Saturday, August 9 at 9 a.m. in the Clinton High School auditorium.
The board meeting's agenda includes activities update, season ticket and parking pass pickup, volunteer sign-up opportunities, program media guide sales, and the 2025 football schedule.
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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).
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The Clinton Athletics Department is offering all-sports passes for the upcoming 2025-26 athletic year. All-Sports Passes grant access to all Clinton Public School District (CPSD) sporting events during each sports' respective regular season but cannot be used during the postseason.These passes may be purchased online at GoFan.co.
CPSD students (Grades 9-12) can purchase an All-Sports Pass for $60. To use their pass at the ticket gate, students must have a valid Sumner Hill or Clinton High School ID badge.
Adult passes can be purchased for $100.
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Clinton Athletics follows MHSAA WetBulb Guidelines
As the 2025-26 athletic year is around the corner, Clinton Athletics continues to follow wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) data to make necessary modifications to practices and games, emphasizing player safety.
Mandated by the Mississippi High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) in July 2023, the Clinton Athletics Department monitors weather forecasts and specifically the WGBT readings daily.
"We are going to continue following the procedures mandated by the MHSAA and wet bulb globe temperature readings to keep all Clinton student-athletes safe," Clinton Athletics Director Judd Boswell said.
| | | 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. | | | CHS PTO will be selling t-shirts for $15 and sweatshirts for $25 during Meet the Arrows on Monday, August 11. Payment will be accepted by cash, check or Venmo (@CHSpto-401). | | 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 | | |
To receive ELEMENTARY (K-5), MIDDLE (6-8) or SECONDARY (9-12)
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