Lovett on the Rise

Lovett remains in Top-Ten in state test scores

After the release of MAAP scores by the Mississippi Department of Education, sixth graders at Lovett found themselves ranked in the top ten.

Lovett’s math scores placed the sixth grade campus second with ELA scores coming in sixth across Mississippi.

“At Lovett, we are committed to creating a culture where students are engaged in meaningful learning experiences where they are challenged to reach excellence and encouraged to embrace growth,” Lovett Principal Dr. Demetria Funchess said.

Homecoming Court for 2026 Announced

Clinton High School recently named 14 young ladies to the 2026 Homecoming Court. Pictured are (First row, left to right: Juniors Jayla Hicks, Kacey Gladney, Kamiah Mounger; Sophomores Taylor Stamps, Haylee Dollinger and Hailey Miller. (Second row, left to right) Seniors Jehoshabeth Vargheese, Jamyah Smith, Amya Watson, Kaeylen Colton, Kimora Leflore, McKenzie Taylor, Marli Taylor and Alana Turner.

Clinton High School will host the annual Homecoming Parade at 4:00pm on Thursday, September 24 on Arrow Drive. The Arrows are scheduled to host Petal for the Homecoming Game with the Homecoming Dance to follow that evening.

Sumner Hill's Commit to Graduate Ceremony

Sumner Hill students participated in the annual Commit to Graduate ceremony on Thursday, September 10. The freshman student body heard from CJ Stewart about the difference between trying and being committed. They then signed a banner that will hang in Sumner Hill’s hallway until the class moves to CHS.

Dina Wells was named Clinton High School's Teacher of the Year.

Thompson named Teacher of the Year at CSC

Tonya Thompson was named the Clinton Success Center's Teacher of the Year.

Bonner named CJHS Teacher of the Year

Jennifer Bonner was named CJHS's Teacher of the Year.

Lewis named Clinton Park Teacher of the Year

Jordan Lewis was named Clinton Park's Teacher of the Year.

Boswell named Eastside Teacher of the Year

Kim Boswell was named Eastside's Teacher of the Year.

The following Sumner Hill Junior High choir students auditioned for and were selected to participate in the Mississippi Junior High All-State Honor Choir. Hundreds of junior high students from across Mississippi auditioned for this prestigious group, and only the top students were selected to participate. Students will travel to the University of Southern Mississippi to work with world renowned clinicians to learn music in order to perform in a final concert. 

Parents with students riding the bus to and from school have a new method of keeping up with their child in the morning and in the afternoon.

Clinton Public School District’s Department of Transportation is utilizing The Zonar App that allows parents to keep track of their student’s bus via GPS. 

Parents and guardians can download The Zonar App on both Apple and Android devices through the Apple App Store or Google Play.

In order to utilize the app, parents will enter the CPSD School Access Code, CLI3627. Parents and guardians will then search for their student’s bus route. 

Once that information is inserted, parents and guardians will need to enter their student’s Student ID number. 

For any questions or concerns, parents and guardians can email transportation@clintonpublicschools.com.

Being an Arrow Means More

Being an Arrow means more than just going to a school. It's about preparing for our futures and continuing the excellence that is the Clinton Public School District.

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.

The Clinton Public School District's modified calendar aims at implementing strategic periods through the academic year to allow for focused academic review and student enrichment.

DID YOU KNOW?! The CPSD website now has an “Arrow Answers” section located in the bottom left corner where you can type in a question about anything from district policy to registration to lunch prices and more! You’ve got questions. We’ve got Arrow Answers!

When Teachers and Parents Work Together

Stephanie Morgan
Clinton Park Elementary School


In my nearly 28 years of teaching, I have learned that one of the most important parts of having a successful school year is building a strong relationship with my students’ families.

I truly believe that when teachers and parents work together, our students benefit the most. 

We each see different sides of a child. Parents know their child in ways that I never can, and I get to see them learn, grow, make mistakes, overcome challenges, and discover new things each day. 

The Case for Writing by Hand

Amanda Tolbert 
Sumner Hill


Technology has opened doors that previous generations could only imagine. It absolutely has a place in education. If you walk into my classroom, you probably won't see a single MacBook in sight. 

Instead, you'll find something that looks much more like the classrooms I sat in as a high school student: notebooks open, pencils moving, and an almost constant reliance on pen and paper.

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.

Remember when setting up the Zonar MyView App, parents and guardians will need their student's Student ID, excluding the zeros from the beginning of the ID number.

Also, be sure to have your student's bus route handy and the access code CLI3627.

“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 at 1.800.528.0049

Lady Arrows XC finishes runner-up at Tupelo Invitational

Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker

The Clinton High School women's cross country team placed second at the ON Running Tupelo Invitational on Saturday, September 12, on the campus of Tupelo High School.

Clinton finished with 61 points, tying host Tupelo atop the team standings. The Lady Wave claimed the team title on the tiebreaker, leaving the Lady Arrows with a runner-up finish after winning their first two varsity meets of the season.

The Lady Arrows posted an average time of 21:16 with a spread of 2:27 and placed six runners inside the top 50.

The Lady Arrows return to action on Saturday, September 19, at the Valhalla Invitational in Vicksburg.

Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker

Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker

Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker

Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker

The Clinton High School football team dropped its third consecutive game to start the 2026 season, falling to Brandon, 30-18, on Friday, September 11, at Arrow Field.

The Arrows trailed the Bulldogs by five points at halftime, but Brandon scored the first 14 points of the second half to pull away for the non-region victory.

The Arrows return to action Friday, September 18, visiting the Pearl Pirates at Ray Rogers Stadium on the campus of Pearl High School. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker

Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker

The Clinton Arrows Swim Team hosted its second home meet of the 2026 season on Saturday, September 12, at the Clinton YMCA, welcoming Madison Central, Germantown, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Ridgeland in a competitive invitational.

CAST finished fourth in the women's standings and third in the men's standings.

CAST also honored its eight seniors, pausing the meet to recognize the athletes whose leadership has shaped the program for years. Those seniors were Leah Johnson, Arwen Blomgren, Kate Gilliam, Pace Rundlett, Abbie Rushing, Aleyna Taylor, Terry Xu, and Hayes Montgomery.

CAST returns to action at the Last Chance Meet on Saturday, September 26, at GRIT in Flowood.

The Clinton High School baseball program is inviting the community to tee it up in support of the Arrows during its annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament on Friday, October 2, at Live Oaks Golf Club in Jackson.

Team entry for the four-person scramble is $500, with the first 40 paid teams securing a spot in the tournament. Participants can also purchase hole sponsorships, mulligan packages, and compete in a variety of on-course contests throughout the day.

All proceeds benefit the Clinton High School baseball program.

Teams can register online by following the link below or by submitting a completed registration form.

For more information, contact Daniel Webb 601-940-8193 or Coach Grady Turman at 601-940-1441.

The 2026-27 athletic year is just around the corner, and Arrow fans can secure admission to every regular-season home contest with a Clinton Athletics All-Sports Pass.

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.

Sumner Hill’s Peer Leadership Committee held its annual New Student Breakfast on Tuesday, September 15. New students were treated to donuts and were able to spend time with fellow “new” classmates at Sumner Hill.

This annual event provides a wonderful opportunity each year to welcome new students into the school.

The ACT will be given at CHS as an "on paper" test on October 17 and December 12.

The deadline to register for the October 17 test is Friday, September 11. The deadline to register for the December 12 test in November 6.

News, information available for Class of 2027

Class of 2027 Students & Parents: The Class of 2027 Senior Newsletter has been posted to the Class of 2027 Canvas page under "Counselor's Corner."

Be sure to check it out for important information from the School Counselors, including upcoming senior events, ACT registration, transcripts, financial aid, scholarships and more! 

Find out more information about scholarship opportunities available through the Clinton High School Alumni Association and apply today!

The Deadline for all four scholarships is February 19, 2027.

Visit www.ClintonAlumni.com for more information.