The Clinton Arrow Podcast

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.

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. From new routines to continued growth, the Clinton Public School District is continuing to remain one of the leaders in education.  "The Sit Down" with Dr. Andy Schoggin is a p...

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. 

CHS Senior Jackson Hardy spent a week in New London, Connecticut, participating in the US Coast Guard's summer program called, or the Academy Introduction Mission, hosted on the US Coast Guard Academy's campus.  Hardy gives us a look into the week and discusses how his time with the US Coast Guard JROTC program at CHS has paid off not only in growing him as a person and a leader but also in direct...

CPSD Superintendent Dr. Andy Schoggin talks about the Mississippi Department of Education's recently updated student attendance policy based on the new law passed by the Mississippi Legislature prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year.  The change in policy will require students enrolled in the Clinton Public School District to be present for 66 percent of the student’s school day to be cou...

The 2026-2027 School Year is here, and our principals have information about Meet the Teacher Day as well as Back to School Night for each campus. 

Clinton High School's US Coast Guard JROTC Commander Jeanita Jefferson has over 20 years of military experience and uses the lessons learned to pour into students at Clinton High School.

Fourth grade math and science teacher Schnita Gladney fully understands that the joy and passion of teaching is found in being a life-long learner and a willingness to go above and beyond (like, way above and beyond).

Clinton Athletic's Strength and Conditioning Coach Andrew Rafferty has put the science of training into place with Arrow athletes to instill proper form in order to produce quality athletes. His mission, however, is not only to produce healthy athletes but to prepare Clinton's students for life beyond sports.

Clinton's Attache Show Choir Director Chance Anderson knows the history associated with both of Clinton's Show Choirs and has a unique background making him a quality fit in his position. In this episode of the Clinton Arrow Podcast, Mr. Anderson talks about the skills students in Clinton's Attache and Ambassadors show choirs gain that go beyond their championship winning ways.

Northside and Eastside Language Teacher Rebecca Brill and her fellow EL Teachers proved that the time spent with students where English is not their first language is truly valuable.  In this episode of the Clinton Arrow Podcast, Mrs. Brill shares about the successes these students achieved in the 2024-2025 school year and about the solid relationships built within these classes.  Find more episod...

Dr. Andy Schoggin is entering is fifth year as CPSD's Superintendent and knows that a successful school year mirrors what it it takes to make a successful school district. I talked with him about the ABCs of starting a new school year in efforts to continue Clinton's successful track record of preparing students for the future.  First, is Attendance. It's imperative to be present in order to make...

During February of 2025, four CHS Juniors teamed together to make a real impact. Shruti Singh, Clara McCombs, Margaret Collins and Macy Carraway initiated a service project to help fellow Mississippi students at Children's of Mississippi Hospital feel recognized and honored while battling illnesses.    These girls and the students of Clinton High School ended up collecting over $2,500 worth of ite...

To earn the title of National Merit Finalist, students must take the PSAT as well as complete a few rounds of requirements to secure this coveted scholarship opportunity. Add to that a 36 on the ACT and you may have two great opportunities towards your future.  I sat down with two students who have achieved both of these marks and asked Owen McCleese and Grayson Fortenberry about their journey set...

Judah Upkins, a 1st Grader in Mrs. Rone's Clinton Park class, fills us in about a few things happening around the Clinton Public School District at the start of the 2025 calendar year!

With the end of the fall 2024 semester approaching, Dr. Ivory Gray and his staff at CJHS have scheduled an open house for all current 6th graders and their parents to explore the halls and offerings of Clinton Junior High School, CPSD's 7th & 8th grade campus. I sat down with Dr. Gray and CJHS counselor Leslie Herrin as they explained what the event will be and how the idea came about.

CJHS 8th Grader Colton Ouellette had an idea to start a club around one of the fastest growing sports in the nation—Pickleball. I spent time talking to Colton about how he went about starting the club and those who helped him along the way.

CHS Junior Jamaya Ivory had an idea to start a club aiming to help students when it comes to their mental health. Her club, "Building Eager Ambitious Minds," or "BEAM" seeks to provide an engaging environment for learning about mental balance and self awareness.  I spent time talking to Jamaya about how she went about coming up with the idea as well as highlighting those who helped her along the w...

CHS Senior Anna Smith fills us in about a few things happening around the Clinton Public School District during December of 2024.

Clinton Junior High School student Edwin Zhang lets us know a few things happening around the Clinton Public School District during November of 2024.

Dr. Bill Hardin, Clinton's Career & Technical Director, sits down with us to talk about how CTE classes are funded and how decisions are made. He shares about how Clinton's CTE program has intentionally progressed over the decades to become one of the elite CTE programs in the state of Mississippi, producing an educated workforce and offering students numerous opportunities to invest in their...

Eastside student Brooklyn Funchess lets us know a few things happening around the Clinton Public School District during October of 2024. From the start of the 2nd Nine Weeks to National Custodian Appreciation Day to Walk to School Day to District Celebrations and Extracurriculars, October is slated to be a fantastic month!

Clinton Park's longtime principal Kelli Pope talked about how Clinton Park Elementary school earned its A-Rating, coming in as the third-ranked elementary school according to the 2024 MDE rankings. We also explored how teachers and students utilize their time to ensure success for the "Littlest Arrows."

I sat down with CHS Student Council sponsors Hannah Rachel Smith and Erin Ghaffarian to talk about the traditions of CHS's Homecoming week. We dove into the preparation process, how the parade and spirit week have expanded to other campuses, and more.

Clinton students now have the opportunity to take advantage of a wonderful service provided by AccelerateMS and the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District (or CMPDD) on their own campus.  Jana Carter, who has a long history as an Arrow, is CHS's new Career Coach. Her mission is to serve the students at CHS, adding another layer of help when guiding that ever-nagging question of what...