'25 - '26 Mt. Zion Primary School's Points of Pride

MZP was awarded the 5 STAR School Climate Rating

PBIS Distinguished

Mr. Clayton Truitt and the Charming Chrysalis girls club created a Verzus video and submitted it to the district to compete against other schools in the district. MZP's video highlighted our PBIS Culture. Our spoken word video came in 1st place in the district-wide competition for the second year in a row!

Our students have felt a sense of Pride knowing their hard work and phenomenal acting skills have earned them a first place trophy. It has empowered our students and encouraged them even more to continue to meet the expectations outlined in our PBIS System.

Clayton County Public Schools hosted an annual visual arts competition. For the All County Art Competition, art teachers select the best of the best artwork to be submitted for judging. Students from across the district compete by entering 2D, 3D, photography, or digital artwork. MZP submitted a 2D mixed media portrait that first grader Canaela Stapleton painted in art class. She placed third in the CCPS All County Art Competition!!! Congrats to her and her artistic abilities!

Lailaa White achieved remarkable success in the Countywide World Language competition, proudly taking first place in Music and earning a commendable second place in vocabulary. Her dedication and hard work truly shone through in both categories, showcasing her diverse talents and commitment to language learning.

The G.E.N.T.S and Charming Chrysalis mentoring programs at MZP Primary School have made a profound impact on the students involved, fostering leadership, respect, and self-esteem among young boys and girls. Charming Chrysalis is also recognized for fostering a safe, affirming space that uplifts all 2nd-grade MZP girls, especially those who may feel unseen or underserved. It celebrates diversity and encourages girls to honor their backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences while cultivating leadership and positive peer relationships.

The Charming Chrysalis and G.E.N.T.S organizations have become a transformative presence within our school community, promoting social-emotional growth, creativity, and inclusivity. Designed as a safe, nurturing space for the girls of MZP to explore identity, emotions, and personal development, the program empowers learners to blossom into confident, compassionate individuals.

Mt. Zion Primary School’s food pantry initiative was created to provide consistent food assistance to families in need within the local community. It offers a welcoming and accessible resource for those facing food insecurity. This initiative demonstrates the school’s dedication to caring for students beyond the classroom.

The food pantry has helped ensure that students come to school nourished and ready to learn, positively affecting their focus and participation. It has also built a sense of community support and compassion within the school. Staff and students alike are increasingly engaged in service and social awareness through this effort.