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| | Northside's Annual Veterans Program | |
Northside students celebrated Veterans Day with their annual Veterans Day program. Students sang patriotic songs, including the “Armed Forces Medley” where family members in attendance who served in the American Armed Forces stood to be honored.
Clinton High School’s Band performed during Northside’s annual Veterans Day program, providing live, patriotic music for the event. The colors were presented by Clinton High School’s US Coast Guard JROTC Honor Guard.
| | Sumner Hill Choirs Earn All Superiors at Riverland Festival | | |
Congratulations to Sumner Hill's choirs "Vox" (Advance Treble) and "N’Victus" (Boys Choir) for earning Superior ratings at the Riverland Choral Festival.
Vox took home the Grand Champion title for Freshmen choir at the event hosted at Pearl High School
| | Clinton Ambassadors Present 16th Annual Fall Review | | |
The award-winning Clinton Ambassadors show choir will present their 16th Annual Fall Revue Thursday, November 13 through Saturday, November 15, with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night in the Clinton Junior High School auditorium.
A beloved tradition in the Clinton community, the Fall Revue features three evenings of high-energy performances by the Ambassadors, showcasing the group’s powerful vocals, sharp choreography, and contagious enthusiasm. The event also offers audiences an early preview of the choir’s 2026 competition show, along with a variety of crowd-pleasing selections that highlight the students’ talent and teamwork.
Each night’s performance will open with the Junior Ambassadors, a spirited group of 4th–6th grade performers whose fun, family-friendly set has become a highlight of the show.
The Clinton Ambassadors, made up of 7th–9th grade students from the Clinton Public School District, are directed by Erin Linton and Melody Rawls, with choreography by Dexter Bishop, Kellis Oldenburg, and Connor Pilgrim. Instrumental direction for the live pit band is provided by Charles Bridges. Together, this talented team continues to guide the Ambassadors in maintaining Clinton’s strong tradition of excellence in the performing arts.
Tickets for the Fall Revue go on sale Tuesday, November 4, and are expected to sell quickly. To reserve tickets for Will-Call, please call or email Beth Torrence at 601-906-8071 or etorrence@clintonpublicschools.com.
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Parent Connection Night a success
CPSD’s Office of Special Services hosted parents and guardians during the district’s Parent Connection Night for Families and Students with Disabilities on Monday, November 10 at Pinelake in Clinton.
Parents and guardians had the chance to hear from personnel within the Department of Special Services learning about resources and support for students as well as meet community partners.
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CPSD Board of Trustees November 2025 Recognitions
The Clinton Public School District Board of Trustees Recognized students and staff during the November 2025 Board Meeting.
| | Four student artists offered their talents in the district's "Arrow Connection Card" project, an effort to for faculty and staff to mail post cards home to students to offer encouragement and praise for things like hard work or being a good friend. These students are Ava Ponder, 1st Grade; Eliza Dotson, 2nd Grade; Charlotte Chapman, 9th Grade; Brantley Jones, 10th Grade. | | Clinton Junior High School principal Dr. Ivory Gray was recognized by the Board of Trustees for being named the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by Mississippi College’s Teacher Education and Leadership Department. | | |
Manas Guduru was recognized by the Board of Trustees for being named a National Merit Semi Finalist.
| | Erin Linton was recognized by the Board of Trustees for being named Middle School Music Educator of the Year by the Mississippi High School Activities Association. | |
Pelt earns June Comala Scholarship
CJHS ELA Teacher Madison Pelt was recently awarded the MCA June Comala Scholarship of $1,000 scholarship from the Mississippi Counseling Association to assist in her pursuit of her School Counseling Master's Degree.
Former Sumner Hill counselor Heather Norton with RiverTree Counseling Associates presented Ms. Pelt with a check and a certificate.
| | | Kristen Hebert was named Northside Elementary's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. | Whitney Johnson was named Eastside Elementary's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. | | Victoria Ramsay was named Clinton Junior High School's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. | | A Quality Start Towards Excellence | | The Clinton Public School District understands that when children begin their journey in the right place, the future ahead is filled with possibilities. The Home of the Arrows is where every beginning leads to a brighter tomorrow. | |
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. | |
The Ultimate Goal and the Intentional Journey | | |
By Elliot Rimmer
November 11, 2025
Leadership is not about demanding that others go where you think that they should go; it’s about uplifting the vision of others to see they are capable of going farther than they ever believed, and recognizing most importantly that if we go together, we are stronger for it.
So by all means, set the destination, but keep in mind that it is not simply a destination that makes a journey worthwhile, it is the steps we take to get there and the company we keep along the way.
| | | Integrating Culturally Responsive Teaching to Support ESL Students and Promote Learning | | |
By Natalie Nguyen
November 4, 2025
Growing up as a minority student was difficult for me without any strong role models who represented me. Representation is so important, especially at a young age.
Representation in a general education classroom is vital because it builds my ESL students’ confidence, exposes my remaining students to different cultures, and encourages them to learn to love and accept them.
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The Clinton Public School District has a tremendous staff of educators that possess an immense amount of knowledge through research and experience.
The Teacher Targets Blog allows that vast depth of knowledge to be shared with other educators and stakeholders.
| | The Clinton Arrow Podcast | |
Clinton's Show Choir Legacy and Future with Chance Anderson
Clinton's Attache Show Choir Director Chance Anderson knows the history associated with both of Clinton's Show Choirs and has a unique background making him a quality fit in his position.
In this episode of the Clinton Arrow Podcast, Mr. Anderson talks about the skills students in Clinton's Attache and Ambassadors show choirs gain that go beyond their championship winning ways.
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Speaking the Languages of Learning
Northside and Eastside Language Teacher Rebecca Brill and her fellow EL Teachers proved that the time spent with students where English is not their first language is truly valuable.
In this episode of the Clinton Arrow Podcast, Mrs. Brill shares about the successes these students achieved in the 2024-2025 school year and about the solid relationships built within these classes.
| | | | | CPSD Board meeting scheduled for Dec. 9 | |
The Clinton Public School District's Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00pm on Tuesday, Dec. 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
| | Lady Arrows use late run to advance to 4-0 | | |
The Clinton High School Women's Basketball team continued its unbeaten start to the season, demonstrating its tenacity and resilience, with a come-from-behind 36-30 win over the Lanier Lady Bulldogs on Tuesday night at Arrow Gym.
With the result, the Lady Arrows improved to a 4-0 record early in the 2025-26 campaign.
After holding a 16-15 lead at halftime, Clinton saw its slim advantage slip away as Lanier grabbed a 24-22 lead after the third quarter and stretched it to 27-24 early in the fourth. But, just as the Lady Arrows did in last Friday's rally over Ridgeland, the red and black turned up the pressure and used a 10-0 run in the closing minutes to seize control and secure another win.
The Lady Arrows travel to Canton High School for a non-district matchup on Thursday, November 13. The junior varsity tips off at 4 p.m., while the varsity game starts at 6 p.m.
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Kingpins dominate Germantown
The Clinton High School Bowling teams rolled to a robust outing on Monday, November 10, at Indian Lanes in Clinton.
The Arrow Kingpins posted a 6-0 victory, while the Lady Arrows earned a decisive 5-1 win.
Both squads improved to 2-0.
The Arrow Kingpins and the Lady Arrow Kingpins travel to Fannin Lanes for a match against the Northwest Rankin Bowling teams today, November 11, at 3 p.m.
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Lady Arrows Soccer stays unbeaten after Tupelo doubleheader
The Clinton High School Women's soccer team continued the positive start of the 2025-26 season, defeating the Lafayette County Commodores and drawing with the Tupelo Lady Wave in a competitive doubleheader on Saturday, November 8th, at Renasant Field on the campus of Tupelo High School.
The Lady Arrows (3-0-1) travel south for a pair of games at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, facing Mt. Carmel Academy (New Orleans, La.) on Friday, November 21, and Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) on Saturday, November 22.
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Arrows Soccer undefeated after road win in Lafayette County
The Clinton High School Men's Soccer team remained undefeated with a 1-0 victory over the Lafayette County Commodores in a non-district match on Saturday, November 8.
The win marked an impressive result for Clinton early in the season as Lafayette County captured the 2024-2025 MHSAA Class 5A State Championship back in February.
Clinton hosts the Tupelo Golden Wave on Saturday, November 15, at Arrow Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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Lady Arrow Softball's Nelson, Gholar sign with college programs
Madison Nelson and Jaelyn Gholar each signed their national letters of intent to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level at a signing ceremony held inside the Clinton High School Media Center surrounded by family, friends, teammates, and coaches.
Nelson, an infielder, will join Itawamba Community College, while Gholar, an outfielder, will head to East Central Community College.
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Dodson signs with Memphis Baseball
Clinton High School senior Ethan Dodson has officially signed a national letter of intent to continue his baseball career at the University of Memphis during a signing ceremony surrounded by family, friends, teammates, and coaches at the Clinton High School Media Center on Wednesday, November 12.
Outside of his time with Clinton, Dodson gained valuable experience playing with the Padres Scout Team and TPO Baseball, helping him develop into one of Mississippi's most promising recruits.
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Clinton High School Tennis senior Ethan Rone signed his national letter of intent with Copiah-Lincoln Community College's tennis team surrounded by family, friends, teammates, and coaches, at a ceremony in the Clinton High School Media Center on Tuesday, November 11.
Rone, who started his athletic career on the basketball court, made the transition to the tennis courts in seventh grade after he was encouraged to try out for Arrow Tennis program. A journey that began with an unexpected opportunity quickly blossomed into a passion that reshaped Rone's athletic path toward collegiate tennis.
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The Clinton Arrow Soccer Team would like to invite all current Kindergarten - 6th Graders to attend our soccer camp November 24-25 from 8:30am-11:30am at Arrow Field.
These camps are designed to teach the basic and advanced fundamentals of soccer and have fun playing the sport. The camp is hosted by the Back-to-Back State Champion Clinton Arrow Soccer players and coaches.
If you have any questions please email Tyler Wade at twade@clintonpublicschools.com
WHAT TO BRING? Soccer Cleats, Socks, Shin Guards and Ball
Early Registration is $50 and will end November 22nd. Registration after November 21st is $60.
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The Clinton Athletics Department would like to remind fans of important Arrow Field and Clinton Public School District (CPSD) athletic facility guidelines.
These policies apply to all athletic facilities operated by CPSD, including Arrow Field, the Clinton High School and CJHS gyms, Arrow Baseball Field, Arrow Tennis Courts, and Lady Arrow Softball Field.
Facility Guidelines:
- Students will not be allowed to bring backpacks in the stadium, gymnasium, or fields.
- Adults may bring necessary bags such as diaper bags and other necessary bags
- Children and students in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by a parent or adult to enter the facility.
- Adults supervising students are responsible for student behavior during the event.
- Anyone failing to follow these facilities guidelines will be asked to leave the game and premises.
Let's continue to make Arrow Field and all CPSD athletic facilities a safe and family-friendly environment for all fans.
| | 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 us at Eastside Elementary's cafetorium for our 4th Grade Winter program- Bring on the Snow! There'll be a little bit of disco, lots of singing, and tons of funny one liners as our kids perform- we'd love to see you there! | | | |
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. | | | |
Clinton High School Health Council invites you to participate in our Halloween Blood Drive!
The first 50 to donate will receive a Halloween inspired cookie donated by Culinary Arts.
Also, any senior who participates in BOTH the fall and spring blood drive will receive a red cord or pin to wear during graduation.
Students under 17-years-old must pick up a form from room W-126.
| | 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)
Text @cgh86h
to 81010
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Robert Chapman:
601-924-7533
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