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Greetings Parents and Guardians,
This message is to inform you of an updated safety protocol that will go into effect beginning Monday, May 12, 2025.
Backpack/Large Bag Protocol Update – Effective May 12th
Beginning May 12th, no backpacks or large bags will be allowed on campus for Middle and High School students. This includes backpacks, handbags, and lunch boxes that do not meet specific size requirements. While this message will be reinforced with students daily, we ask that you also remind your scholar of this change in preparation for next week.
Acceptable bags (if necessary) must be between 5.5 to 16 inches in width, 5.5 to 14 inches in height, and 2 to 6 inches in depth. Any bags exceeding these dimensions will not be permitted. We recognize that this may pose some inconvenience, but the safety and security of all students and staff remain our top priority.
Each school will have a plan in place for student-athletes who are currently in-season or participating in organized team workouts.
Additional Reminders
Please continue to:
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Check your scholar’s belongings daily to ensure they are not in possession of prohibited items.
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Monitor your child’s use of social media and participation in group chats.
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Encourage responsible behavior both in and outside of school.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe, focused, and supported as we bring the school year to a strong close.
Lonnie Farmer, Ed. S.
Assistant Superintendent - Middle Schools
Division of School Leadership & Strategic Improvement
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Read books of interest this summer to grow as a reader and prevent summer learning loss.
All books are available at the Clayton County Public Library or online at Georgia Download Destination (GADD) gadd.overdrive.com using your digital public library card. Request a card at tinyurl.com/publiclibrarycard.
E-mail claytonreads@clayton.k12.ga.us for help with your card.
Summer Reading Goals
Students are encouraged to:
- Read every day for at least 30 minutes.
- Read at least 1 book each week.
- Complete the Reading Challenges at tinyurl.com/2025readingchallenges and return the completed page to your Media Specialist in August.
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Good Day All!
It is now time for you to sign up for your senior portraits! All seniors must have a formal and cap/gown picture taken for us. All casual/other poses are the student/parent choice.
Our school photographer is Prestige Portraits and all seniors must have their pictures for the yearbook taken by Prestige to be included in our Yearbook.
Please see the information provided below, scan the QR code on the school flyer or click here, and complete your sign up.
Sessions offered to the students.
• Ultimate $50. 26-32 poses. Cap & Gown, Formal Tux/Drape, Indoor Casual with 2-3 outfits
• Most Popular $40. 18-24 poses. Cap & Gown, Formal Tux/Drape, Indoor Casual with 1-2 outfits
• Essential $30. 10-18 poses. Cap & Gown, Formal Tux/Drape, Indoor Casual with 1 outfit
• Mini $20. 8 poses. Cap & Gown, Formal Tux/Drape, Indoor Casual with 1 outfit
(Formal and Cap/Gown poses count as 2 poses.)
What to bring to the appointment:
Bring a strapless tank top for the drape picture or a clean white T-shirt for the tux picture. Bring casual outfits of your choice. If you have school dress code requirements that need to be followed, please make sure students are aware of any limitations.
Sitting fee is required before or on the day of the photography. (See the different session options above.)
Please, let's have 100% of the class signed up to take your portraits here on May 28th and May 29th.
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Clayton County Public Schools is excited to share that Giavanni Jackson, a senior vocal music major at Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts, was selected as a finalist for the 2025 Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-State Reading Chorus!
The GMEA All-State Reading Chorus is an elite ensemble that brings together the most talented vocal sight-readers from across Georgia, providing them with the opportunity to showcase their skills in a highly selective and prestigious setting. Giavanni was the only student from Clayton County Public Schools to receive this distinguished honor, a testament to her exceptional musical ability and dedication.
In addition to this remarkable achievement, Giavanni was also a finalist for the GMEA All-State Chorus, representing Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts at the statewide event in February 2025.
She traveled to Athens, Georgia, from January 30 to February 1, 2025, to perform at the GMEA Annual Conference, where she joined some of the most talented young vocalists in the state for an unforgettable musical experience.
Please join us in celebrating Giavanni’s incredible accomplishment and applauding her hard work, passion, and dedication to the arts. Her success is a shining example of the talent within Clayton County Public Schools!