CCPS Travels Program

The third leg of the African Diaspora trip took the group to Paris!! We learned about the contributions of James Baldwin, Richard Wright, and Josephine Baker to history and society. Highlights included a restored Notre Dame, the Sacre Couer, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysee, and of course Versailles. C’est magnifique!! What an incredible experience our group of students, teachers, family and friends from had in Europe this past week. It was true in its finest form. The seed that has been planted in these travelers will certainly for they are with a new outlook on food, language, culture and society.

Experiential learning and a true reflection of historical significance continued for the Clayton County Public Schools traveling group in England and France. They visited the D-Day museum in Portsmouth, the Caen Memorial, the American Cemetery, Utah and Gold Beaches, and the beautiful town of Arromanches-les-Bains. It is hard to understand the significance of the D-Day invasion until you see and imagine it in person. These students will have a new perspective when they learn about it in American History.

Experiential learning on the itinerary for students. The CCPS Travels program is on the road this summer. The district trip took a group or parents, students, teachers, friends and family to London and Paris. Highlights in London included the Tower, Buckingham Palace, a wonderful workshop learning about the people and history of the African diaspora, and walking tour of Brixton, and a tour of the D-Day museum in Portsmouth. We even got to see the Jubilee parade rehearsal in London with horses, carriages, and marching bands. What a wonderful time to celebrate history and culture and learn about resilience and grit while traveling. Clayton County Public Schools

Join us tomorrow evening to hear more about the CCPS Travels trip to Italy in Summer 2028! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/461xohU

CCPS is truly raising global citizens. Join us at our next informational meeting for the CCPS Travels program on Tuesday evening at 7 PM! You will hear about the Spring 2027 trip to Costa Rica and the Summer 2027 trip to Germany and Switzerland! RSVP TODAY to this site: https://bit.ly/3Ha3w9S with your email and information. The team will send out Zoom links tomorrow to registered participants!

Today, we share the information about the journey our students made to South Africa in June 2025. What an unforgettable journey it’s been! Imagine stepping off a plane and hearing the words, “Welcome Home!” That’s exactly the heartwarming greeting our students and parents received as they touched down in South Africa. This summer, 30+ Clayton County Public Schools travelers embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Kruger National Park. From savoring new flavors and dancing in the streets, to standing in awe at historic landmarks and taking in breathtaking landscapes, every moment was unforgettable. Our students experienced the thrill of spotting lions, elephants, and giraffes on safari, and they formed genuine connections with local South Africans in their villages. The trip was more than just travel—it was an opportunity to explore, learn, and create lifelong memories. Your adventure is waiting! Don’t miss the next CCPS Travels journey. Check your email from CCPS Info beginning Monday, August 25th for the details about the 2027 trips and get ready for the experience of a lifetime!

Today, we celebrate the French and Spanish students at Lovejoy High School who were able to travel to France and Spain in June this year. Led by Ms. Kristiana Ford, the group traveled from Paris to Madrid to Barcelona. They did not miss the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe in the City of Lights, the Plaza Mayor of Madrid, the La Sagrada Familia of Barcelona, and even a bike tour of the beach! Next up for the traveling group from Lovejoy High School is a trip to Japan in Summer 2026. If your student will be at Lovejoy HS in the next few years, reach out to Ms. Ford for more details!

Today, we celebrate Elite Scholars Academy who took a group to London and Paris in June. They saw the City of Lights and all the sights of London. While in Paris, they did not miss an excursion to Versailles to see the beauty and the majesty of the royal family’s palace. While in London, they were able to sip tea and take pictures in those iconic red phone booths. Next up for the group from Elite is a trip to England and Scotland in Spring 2026 and a trip to Japan during the summer. Ms. Renee Wolfinger is your travel guru and tour consultant and Elite Scholars Academy. If your students are attending that school in the next few years, reach out to her for more information and the trip of a lifetime!

CCPS students have been on the road this spring and summer traveling to more than six countries and experiencing the food, the sights, and the fun of international travel. Today, we highlight Rex Mill Middle School’s first international trip to Florence, Rome, and Paris. Under the leadership of Ms. Coleman, 14 students traveled to multiple European capitals experiencing the art and architecture of Florence, the ancient history of Rome, and the sights and sounds of Paris. Next up, the students from Rex Mill are traveling to Montreal and Quebec in 2026 and the French Riviera in 2027 for a STEM-focused Sustainable Farming tour. If your student is enrolled or will be enrolled in the next few school years at Rex Mill Middle, reach out to Ms. Coleman for more information!

Thank you to and for a great event yesterday! We enjoyed meeting people and talking about all the wonderful things happening in World Languages! Gracias a todo to the volunteers from the Latin Club High and . You were fabulous representatives from your schools!