The Clinton Arrow Podcast

School Club Origins, Part 2: Colton Ouellette

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.

School Club Origins, Part 1: Jamaya Ivory

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 way. 

CPSD Happenings—December 2024

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

CPSD Happenings—November 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.

Financing Career & Technical Education

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 own futures. 

CPSD Happenings—October 2024

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!

Grading the Primary Grades with Kelli Pope

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."

Clinton High School — Homecoming 2024

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.

Career Coaching with Coach Jana Carter

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 to do after high school. 

She shared a few of her thoughts and goals with us about her duty to tomorrow's workforce. 

A New Teacher's Perspective with Zaria White

Great teachers do not simply "appear." They put in countless hours and many years of hard work, sharpening their craft and investing into hundreds of students.

Every "seasoned" educator started as a first year teacher, and I had the chance to sit down with one of Clinton's newest educators, Zaria White.

We talked about her journey into education as well as how she has already found veteran teachers who have supported her in her first year at Eastside.