Our school office will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. from May 30, 2025 to June 11, 2025. It will reopen on July 7th with the same office hours.
2025-2026 Meet and Greet
Please join us for Clayton Elementary Meet-and-Greet on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for all grade levels (K-5).
First Day of School
The first school day for the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, August 1st. We can't wait to see our returning Clayton Cougars and new kindergarteners. Doors open at 7:00 a.m.
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.
Click HERE to visit your child's grade level page to view supply lists specific to each grade for the 2025-2026 school year.
School Year Calendar
Click HERE for the 2025-2026 CCSD School Year Calendar.
Navigating Canvas
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.
The Cherokee County School Board at its regular meeting and work session on Thursday, June 12, 2025, heard a report on efforts to further improve teaching and learning for next school year and appointed new school and district leaders.
More than 2,600 CCSD teachers, instructional coaches and district specialists received initial training this week on the new ELA and Math instructional resources that will be used in our classrooms starting in August!
The Cherokee County School Board met for a brief called meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2025, to appoint additional staff for next school year, including two new leaders.
CCSD Summer Meals start on Monday, June 2! Thank you to our amazing School Nutrition professionals and thank you to our School Board for supporting our School Nutrition program! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence