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| | Turning Back the Clock to Celebrate 50th Day of School | |
Monday may have been the first day back after our Fall Break and Fall ArrowSession, but it also happened to be the 50th Day of School, and we were on cloud nine!
Those Cool Cats and Kittens at Clinton Park celebrated with a little help from Mr. Pete Tyre and his '57 Chevy Bel Air.
| | State Superintendent Advisory Council | | |
Six seniors from Clinton High School are serving on the State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for the 2025-2026 school year and met at the Mississippi State Capitol on Tuesday, October 14.
Those students are (pictured left to right) Hanna Webb, Shruti Singh, Taijha Hackett, Madison Barnett, Carley Williams and Owen Coker.
| | Clinton Cadets visit Coast Guard bases | | |
Over the Fall Break, Cadets in Clinton High School’s Coast Guard JROTC program went on an orientation trip to New Orleans to gain more knowledge of the Coast Guard units and operations as well as build camaraderie within the corps of cadets.
The cadets visited multiple bases including Coast Guard Station New Orleans, Sector New Orleans, Air Station New Orleans and MSST New Orleans where cadets observed firsthand the dedication and importance of law enforcement, maritime safety and rescue missions.
As an added bonus, the casts enjoyed a well-earned morale event at Dave & Buster’s, boding over games and good food.
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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. | |
Connections, Chemistry and Culture | | |
By Joshua Luckett
October 14, 2025
Our “Meet the Arrows” night is already a premiere event, but I wanted to elevate new efforts for the Clinton Arrows Basketball Program.
This event provides players, families, and those in the community with something exciting to look forward to while also creating a new and lasting tradition that makes the start of basketball season even more special.
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I'm a Teacher, but I'm a Parent Too
By Kenya Rafferty
September 23, 2025
As a parent of children in school, my perspective has shifted on a number of things. I’ve started prioritizing some things to enhance their learning experience to be more like what I would want it to be for my own children.
Being a parent changes everything. Finitely considering how my children are educated changes even more. The goal is to be ever flexible, ever growing, ever seeking new ways to engage the students of this generation with love, grace, and boundaries.
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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 | |
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 Nov. 11 | |
The Clinton Public School District's Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00pm on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 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 Golf punches state tournament ticket | | |
The Clinton High School Women's Golf team knew it was a tall task in its efforts to qualify for the state tournament.
Under new qualifying standards set by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) this season, the Lady Arrows showed determination and composure as they punched their state-tournament ticket on Tuesday.
Clinton finished in third place on the team leader board and were led by Ellyn Burchfield's score of 84 strokes at the MHSAA Class 2-7A Region tournament at Deerfield Golf Course. All four Clinton golfers -- Harper Davis, Laney Mitchell, Kasey Pigg, and Burchfield -- finished in the top 13 of the individual leader board.
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Boys XC place third in Pontotoc
The Clinton High School Men's Cross Country team placed third in the 5000m race at the Pontotoc XC Invitational on Saturday morning.
CHS participates in Mississippi College's Watson Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Choctaw Trails in Clinton.
| | | CJHS XC team takes home state title | | |
Coaches Nicole Solis and Eric Solis gave two simple messages to their runners -- "run as a pack" and "finish better than you started".
The Clinton Junior High School Boys Cross Country team executed those strategies in the 3000m race at the MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Invitational on Tuesday afternoon.
The Arrows grabbed three top-10 spots and outpaced their second-place opponent, Madison, by 21 points to win the invitational's large-school division's state title at Choctaw Trails. It was the seventh-ever MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Invitational.
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Girls XC finishes third in Pontotoc
The Clinton High School Women's Cross Country team finished third place in the 5000m race at the Pontotoc XC Invitational on Saturday morning.
The CHS Lady Arrows toe the line in Mississippi College's Watson Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Choctaw Trails in Clinton.
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Swimmers advance to state meet
The Clinton Arrows Swim Team (CAST) delivered a spirited and focused performance at the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) North State Championship Meet at the Delta State University Aquatics Center on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Competing against top swimmers from MHSAA Classification III, CAST swimmers demonstrated resilience and teamwork, securing spots in the MHSAA Class III State Championships on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Arrows grab season's first district win
The Clinton High School Football team imposed its will on both sides of the football in its Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Region 2-7A opener against the Murrah Mustangs on Thursday night (Oct. 9).
Three Arrow running backs contributed touchdowns, Clinton quarterback Jayden Jones accounted for 176 offensive yards, and the defensive unit pitched a stingy shut out, forcing three turnovers, as Clinton (4-2, 1-0 Region 2-7A) defeated the Mustangs (1-6, 0-1 Region 2-7A), 35-0, at South Jackson Field. It was the Arrows' ninth straight win over Murrah and the first meeting since 2022.
Clinton started its MHSAA Region 2-7A campaign with a 1-0 record, just as it did last year. The Arrows continue its road trip with a visit to district foe Starkville High School this upcoming Friday, Oct. 17. The game is set for a 7 p.m. kick off.
| | | 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. | | Mrs. N Pennington was recognized as Lovett's Teacher of the Month for July. | | Ms. Paige Farmer was recognized as Lovett's Teacher of the Month for August. | | Mrs. Haley Runion was recognized as Lovett's Teacher of the Month for September. | | Mr. Jarron Brown was recognized as Lovett's Teacher of the Month for July. | | | |
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 | | |
🔥 TWO WEEKS ONLY!! 🔥
Don't miss out on the limited edition ARROWS hoodies and sweatshirts.
✅ Both available in white or light grey
✅ Youth and Adult sizes up to 3XL.
Store closes at midnight on October 24th
| | Visit Clinton Junior High School's PTO Cheddar Up Store to purchase CJHS gear or the PTO Volunteer Form to sign up. | | | Coach Taylor Griffith was named CHS teacher of the month for September! | | |
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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601-924-7533
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