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| | CJHS remains at the top with release of test scores | | |
With the release of the 2026 MAAP student performance data from the Mississippi Department of Education, teachers and students at Clinton Junior High School found themselves in the Top-5 of mathematics and English Language Arts for seventh and eighth grades.
Eighth grade scores ranked CJHS third in mathematics and fifth in ELA.
Seventh grade scores ranked CJHS 4th in mathematics.
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Fall Break for the Clinton Public School District is scheduled for September 28 through October 2. All campuses will be closed during the week of Fall Break.
CPSD’s Central Office will be closed Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29 and will resume business hours starting Wednesday, September 30.
Clinton’s ArrowSession will be held from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9.
Instruction for the second nine weeks will start on Monday, October 13.
| | Kayla Quick named Northside Teacher of the Year | | Kayla Quick was named Northside's Teacher of the Year. | | School Nurse talks Healthy Lifestyles | | |
Clinton Public School District Nurse Anna Grace Carter visited Lovett students to talk about good hygiene habits students can create as they continue to grow up.
Accompanied by CHS senior Anna Raines, a Health Science Intern with Clinton's Career and Technical Education Center, the duo discussed handwashing techniques, brushing your teeth and how germs can spread easily.
Nurse Anna Grace has visited multiple campuses educating students about healthy habits.
| | The Arrow Singers' success in the All-State Honor Choir selections highlights their dedication and talent. This prestigious honor requires a rigorous audition that includes sight-reading and preparation of two pieces of music. Participation enhances musical skills and supports community among young musicians. The Arrow Singers' inclusion is an indication of their commitment and passion for music, which will inspire their peers and enrich their musical journey. | | CPSD uses Zonar for transportation notifications | | |
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.
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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.
| | | 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. | | 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. | | CPSD's District Calendar for 2026-2027 school year | | 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. | |
Got Questions? Get Arrow Answers!
| | 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! | |
Teacher Targets: A Blog by CPSD Teachers
| | Chatter That Matters: Enhancing Communication for Every Student | | |
Andrea Rives
Northside Elementary School
Communication is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s placing an order at a restaurant, introducing yourself to someone new, asking for directions, or apologizing to a friend, the ability to effectively communicate is integral to our everyday lives.
Supporting communication should not be limited to only those students who receive speech therapy. Every student can benefit from a classroom environment that recognizes and supports different communication styles and needs.
| | | 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.
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Catch all the "Teacher Targets"
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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 | |
Homecoming Week Prep, 2026
Clinton High School Student Council sponsor Erin Ghaffarian and Senior Class President Alana Turner discuss the work that Student Council members do each year to carry out the annual Homecoming Week.
This episode has information for all parents, students and teachers who will participate as we as those who will just watch and cheer from the sidelines.
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'The Sit Down' with Andy Schoggin (Sept. 9, 2026)
In this month's episode of "The Sit Down" with Dr. Andy Schoggin, CPSD's superintendent touches base on items such as school safety, accountability scores and being fiscally responsible.
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Conflict Resolution, Part 1
People all over the world are confronted with conflicts on a daily basis. How Clinton students deal with these conflicts is what teachers, administrators and counselors are focused on.
Clinton High School counselor Sarah Dill gives us an overview of where conflicts arise for students and how the school district aids in the development of students when it comes to conflict resolution.
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Conflict Resolution, Part 2
People all over the world are confronted with conflicts on a daily basis. How Clinton students deal with these conflicts is what teachers, administrators and counselors are focused on.
School Resource Officer Michael Even talks about the importance of communication while utilizing the tools in place from the school district and the SROs on campus.
| | | | | CPSD Board meeting scheduled for Oct. 13 | |
The Clinton Public School District's Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 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. | | |
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.
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“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
| | Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker | | Clinton hosts Petal for Homecoming at Arrow Field | | |
The Clinton High School football team returns to Arrow Field Friday night as the Arrows take on Petal in non-region action.
Clinton (1-3) and Petal (4-0) will kick off at 7 p.m. at Arrow Field on the campus of Clinton High School.
Tickets can be purchased through GoFan.
Friday is Homecoming at CHS. The Clinton cheer squads will perform prior to kickoff at 6:35.
The 2026 Homecoming Court will be presented at halftime, with the coronation of the 2026 Homecoming Queen and Princesses concluding the festivities.
For a complete guide to Friday's visit to Arrow Field, including facility policies, game-day procedures, and much more, the Clinton Athletics Office has provided a comprehensive game-day guide. The can be found HERE.
Fans unable to attend Friday's game can follow the Arrows through a video broadcast on HudlTV or a simultaneous audio broadcast on WJNT 1180 AM-96.9 FM.
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Arrows roll past Pearl for first win
The Clinton High School football team trounced the Pearl Pirates, 41-13, in a non-region game on Friday, September 18, at Ray Rogers Stadium on the campus of Pearl High School.
Clinton returns to action Friday, September 25, when it hosts Petal for the 2026 Homecoming Game at Arrow Field on the campus of Clinton High School. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
| | Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker | |
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Ladies Golf captures Choctaw Central title
The Clinton High School women's golf team captured the Choctaw Central Girls September Invitational championship on Wednesday, September 16, at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club.
The Lady Arrows led wire to wire, finishing atop the team standings with a score of 169 to edge Itawamba Agricultural High School by two strokes over the 18-hole competition.
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Women's XC sweep team, individual titles at Valhalla Invitational
The Clinton High School women's cross country team won the Warren Central Valhalla Invitational in dominant fashion on Saturday, Sept. 19, on the campus of Warren Central Intermediate School.
Riley Moore paced the Lady Arrows, winning the individual championship with a time of 21:20.2 in the 5000m race.
Clinton finished with 22 points, defeating runner-up St. Andrew's Episcopal School by 28 points.
The Lady Arrows return to action on Saturday, September 26, at the Clinton Arrows Invitational on the campus of Clinton High School.
| | Photo by Trinity Burge-Walker | |
Men's XC sweep team, individual titles at Valhalla Invitational
The Clinton High School men's cross country team completed a sweep of the team and individual titles at the Valhalla Invitational on Saturday, September 19, at Warren Central Intermediate School.
Godwin Onyia won the individual championship and paced the Arrows with a time of 17:10.6 in the 5000m race.
Clinton finished with 27 points, outpacing runner-up St. Andrew's Episcopal School by 18 points. The Arrows posted an average scoring time of 17:50 with a team scoring spread of 1:04.
Clinton returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Clinton Arrows Invitational on the campus of Clinton High School.
| | | 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.
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Join Clinton Park's PTO
Visit Clinton Park's Square Store to buy gear and sign up today!
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Join Northside's PTO today!
Click on the button below to access Lovett's Square Site where you can purchase shirts and sign up as a PTO member
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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
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We hope everyone had a great first day of school! Arrow Store is open until July 31st.
Get your orders in now for August shirt delivery. All items delivered to students at school.
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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!
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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.
| | 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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Do you have an announcement
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Email Public Information Officer
Robert Chapman:
601-924-7533
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