CDPS is a rural school district with 9 schools. The first day of school is August 25. Clinton Public Schools is in its fourth year of a modified calendar designed to embed strategic academic review and enrichment sessions — called 'Arrow Sessions' — throughout the year rather than using a traditional long summer break structure. This district follows a modified calendar for the 2026-2027 year, which starts and ends on a different schedule than a traditional calendar. The calendar also notes several religious observances (Rosh Hashanah (Begins sundown Sep 11; ends nightfall Sep 13), Yom Kippur (Begins sundown Sep 20; ends nightfall Sep 21), Veterans' Day (In Session)) for awareness — school stays in session on these days. This calendar includes 3 professional development days, 11 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.
Also known as CDPS.