Clarkston Elementary School

Clarkston Elementary School

 
 

Cougar Connection-April 10, 2026

 

One Team, One Goal; Ensuring Success for All

 
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A Note from Mrs. Cureton...

We had a blast celebrating the hard work and positive attitudes our 3rd-5th graders have shown this year at our STAAR pep rally today! Check out our Facebook page for pictures of this fun celebration. Good luck to all of our 3rd-5th testers the next 2 weeks!

STAAR testing dates:

Tuesday, April 14th--3rd-5th Reading STAAR

Tuesday, April 21st--3rd-5th Math STAAR

Thursday, April 23rd--5th Science STAAR

Please note that on STAAR testing days, our campus will be closed to visitors for lunches, meetings, etc.

 

3rd-5th Parents: please help up in setting up our cougars for success on testing days!

Ensure your student gets a good night rest before testing days

Ensure your student is at school by 7:50am on testing days...testing begins right at 8:00am

Students may bring a jacket or coat if they are cold, but please no blankets or pillows

Thank you for your support!

UT Tyler Code Jam: April 11th--see the flyer below for an exciting event, hosted by UT Tyler, for our students/families to attend! Mrs. Kinney, our MTS, is running the event! We hope to see some of our Cougars there! Register your student (using the QR code below) for some free swag! 

SAVE THE DATE!

Pre-K promotion ceremony--Thursday, May 21st @10am;

5th grade promotion ceremony--Thursday, May 21st @9am. 

Field Day--Friday, May 8th (more details coming soon)

Grade Level Newsletters:

All of our grade levels provide a printed, monthly newsletter to families. Our newsletters are designed to keep families informed of the learning and events happening in our classrooms each month. Please use the link here to access grade level newsletters, if you are needing an electronic copy. Click on your student's grade level in this folder to access the newsletter for your student.

Have a great weekend!

-Sarah Cureton

Principal 

 
 

Congratulations to our January staff & students of the month!

Congratulations to our February staff & students of the month!

 

Congratulations to our March staff & students of the month!

 
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Staff Shout Outs

Looking for a free way to thank a teacher/staff member for all that they do your your kid(s) at Clarkston? Please help me in recognizing and appreciating our amazing staff with a shout out! Fill out this quick form below and I will deliver your note of appreciation to the teacher/staff member you designate on Monday! https://forms.gle/hsVAyXUdXa2e2MNv7

Join Our Amazing PTA!

Our Clarkston PTA provides resources and opportunities for learning experiences, volunteering, and just plain fun! Please consider joining by going to JOIN PTA-Horace. H. Clarkston. We love our amazing PTA and the support they provide for our Cougars!

 

 

April

14- 3rd-5th STAAR READING--Campus closed to visitors @lunches

21- 3rd-5th STAAR MATH--Campus closed to visitors @lunches

23- 3rd-5th STAAR SCIENCE--Campus closed to visitors @lunches

24- Kona Ice Day

27- Junior Achievement Day (K-5th)

29- Leader in Me Clubs

30- Pizza by the Slice, PTA Family Game Night (5:30pm-7:00pm)

May

1- College Colors; Senior Walks; Bump Day

8- Field Day

14- Behavior Parties

15- Career Day; Kona Day

18- 3rd-5th Talent Show

19- Leader in Me Clubs; 5th grade cookout

20- Academy Awards (Kinder--4th)

21- Promotion Ceremonies-5th: 9am; PK: 10am

22- Last Day of School; Class Celebrations; EARLY RELEASE @12:45