Free summer meals for children - read more about the program dates, times and locations in this news story.
Clayton Summer Office Hours
Summer office hours are May 28 - June 5, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The office will be closed for lunch each day from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The office will reopen on July 7, 2026 with the same hours.
Supply Lists
Supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available.
Click here to find your child's grade level list.
Clayton Elementary Meet and Greet
We are excited to welcome back our Clayton Cougars on Friday, July 31, 2026, for our Back-to-School Meet and Greet. All students are invited to attend from 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Back to School: First Day
Mark your calendars, Cougar Nation! The first day of the 2026-2027 school year is August 3, 2026!
Enjoy your summer, and we will see you in August.
2026-2027 SY Calendar
Click HERE for the 2026-2027 CCSD School Year Calendar.
Get Ready to Learn!
Students who will turn 5 on or before Sept. 1 are eligible for kindergarten. Learn more about CCSD's kindergarten program at this link.
Whether you need to set up a new account or just need to brush up on the basics, resources for how to use the Canvas Learning Management System are just a click away! See this page for more information.
Join our CCSD family as a bus driver and help our students learn more, grow more, and achieve more! You can learn more at one of our summer job fairs -- with options to attend in person and virtually.
Congratulations to the Cherokee County School District’s Class of 2026! You now can see the names of our graduating seniors on our website at https://tinyurl.com/CCSD2026
The Cherokee County School Board at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, reviewed the success of this year’s Key Priorities action steps to further elevate the excellence of the school district. The School Board also heard a report on continued progress to open the Cherokee High School replacement campus on time and within budget, including the City of Canton’s plans for traffic improvements.
The Cherokee County School District’s School Nutrition team will continue providing nutritious and delicious meals to students over the summer! Breakfast and lunch will be served at no cost to all children younger than 18 at specific sites throughout the community on Mondays through Fridays from June 1 through July 24 (no service June 29 to July 6).
The Cherokee County School District is recognizing 23 outstanding students with Yes I Can Awards! The awards celebrate the achievements of children with exceptionalities based on achievements during the school year in one or more areas: Academics, Arts, School and Community, Self-Advocacy, and Technology.
The Cherokee County School District honored retiring employees as legends for their dedication to ensuring our students learn more, grow more, and achieve more here than they can anywhere else! The CCSD Retiring Legends Reception and Recognition Ceremony celebrated 156 retiring employees, including teachers, support staff and administrators.