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| | Eastside ranked in Top Four across the board | |
With the release of MAAP scores by the Mississippi Department of Education, Eastside Elementary fourth and fifth grade math and ELA scores ranked in the top four across the state.
Eastside’s fifth grade math scores were ranked number one in the state for the fourth year in a row.
Additionally, Eastside’s fourth grade ELA scores were also ranked in the top spot, up from third in 2025.
Fourth grade math scores ranked second fifth grade ELA scores were ranked fourth statewide.
| | Comley named CTE Teacher of the Year | | Ali Comley was named the Clinton Career & Technical Education Center's Teacher of the Year. | | Rudd named Lovett's Teacher of the Year | | Jasmine Rudd was named the Lovett's Teacher of the Year. | | CHS Sports 3 National Merit Semifinalists | | The Clinton Public School District Board of Trustees recognized three seniors from Clinton High School who were named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Those students are (left to right) Annabel Crane, Jack Tracy and Aashrita Cheruku. | | Three CHS students score perfect on ACT | | The Clinton Public School District Board of Trustees recognized three seniors from Clinton High School who scored a perfect 36 on the ACT. Those students are (left to right) Jack Tracy, Ellen Claire Fortenberry and Aashrita Cheruku. | | |
Get ready for an unforgettable night of intrigue, suspense, and incredible food—all in support of our talented local students!
"How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party in Fifteen Simple Steps" by Brian D. Taylor brings the community together for a hilarious, interactive whodunit featuring the rising stars of Arrow Theatre (grades 6-12) alongside the culinary talents of CHS Culinary students.
The Drama: Arrow Theatre students bring the thrilling cast of characters to life, keeping you guessing until the very end.
The Eats: CHS Culinary students whip up and serve a delicious multi-course meal crafted specifically for the evening.
The Cause: Every ticket directly supports the performing arts and culinary programs, empowering the next generation of creators and chefs.
Gather your fellow sleuths, bring your appetite, and join us for an evening where great talent meets a great cause—and someone might just get away with murder!
| | 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
| | 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.
| | | Say It With Me—It's Literally Rocket Science | | |
Reagan Cothern
Clinton High School
Twelve years ago, I failed a test for the first time. I remember the score—a 62—written in red ink right next to my name. There were tears. Lots of them actually.
Contrary to what you might think, I wasn’t crying in fear of how my parents would react to the F, and I wasn’t worried about what the score meant for my grade in the class or for my GPA.
No, I was crying out of frustration. You see, the night before the test, I’d spent maybe a maximum of 30 minutes studying for it because I was expecting an easy A.
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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 | |
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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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'The Sit Down' with Andy Schoggin (Aug. 12, 2026)
In this inaugural episode of "The Sit Down" with Dr. Andy Schoggin, CPSD's superintendent fills parents, students and stakeholders in on what is going on in the district four and a half weeks into the 2026-2027 school year.
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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
| | Arrow Football hosts Brandon in home opener Friday | |
Clinton football rallies but falls to Northwest Rankin
The Clinton High School football team could not overcome its miscues and five touchdown passes from Northwest Rankin quarterback Gavin Phillipson, falling to the Cougars, 44-34, on Friday, September 4, at Cougar Stadium.
The Arrows return to action Friday, September 11, hosting the Brandon Bulldogs at Arrow Field in Clinton. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
| | | CAST swims with heart at Ashlee Sumrall Memorial Meet | | |
Pride and emotions ran high Thursday, September 3, as the Clinton Arrows Swim Team hosted Northwest Rankin and Warren Central for its annual double-dual meet at the Clinton YMCA.
This year's event carried special meaning as CAST renamed the meet the Ashlee Sumrall Memorial Meet in honor of beloved swimmer Ashlee Sumrall, who spent six seasons with CAST before graduating in May.
Sumrall's legacy of kindness, grit, and leadership was felt throughout the night as swimmers, coaches, and family members gathered to celebrate her memory.
CAST returns to the Clinton YMCA Pool on Saturday, September 12, when the Arrows host the Clinton Arrows Invitational.
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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.
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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
| | Lovett is having a Scholastic Book Fair from Friday, September 4 through Friday, September 11 in the Lovett Library. | | | |
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.
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Clinton High School's College Night will be Wednesday, September 9 from 5:00-6:30 in the CHS Cafeteria.
Juniors and Seniors can come by themselves, with their parents, or with friends and meet with representatives from different community colleges, four year colleges & universities, military branches, and scholarship organizations!
Sophomores are also invited to attend.
| | 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
or story to share?
Email Public Information Officer
Robert Chapman:
601-924-7533
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