Clarkston Elementary School

Clarkston Elementary School

 
 

Cougar Connection-April 17, 2026

 

One Team, One Goal; Ensuring Success for All

 
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A Note from Mrs. Cureton...

We had a successful first week of testing this week! We are gearing up for a second week of testing next week. We are excited to see our 3rd-5th graders shine again next week!

STAAR testing dates:

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!

Kona Ice Day: coming Friday, April 24th! A paper flyer will come home on Monday, April 20th (if you have not already received),for families to order a snocone for their student(s). To order now, please use the link below: www.kona-ice.com/pay Online order code: K929226808

PTA Family Game Night: Thursday, April 30th, 5:30pm-6:45pm, in the cafe. Please join us in the cafe for a night of free, family fun! PTA will have concessions for purchase at the event. 

Pre-K & 5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies: Pre-k & 5th grade parents--please join us Thursday, May 21st @9:00am (5th grade) or @10:00am (Pre-K) for our promotion ceremonies! The ceremonies will take place in the cafe. Balloons, streamers, and noise makers are not allowed at the ceremonies, but you are welcome to bring other items to celebrate your student(s). All visitors at the ceremonies must have a valid ID to enter the school. Please contact your student's teachers for more details.

Field Day: Friday, May 8th! Grade level schedule posted in the flyer below. Families are welcome to attend, but must check in at the front office and receive a visitor badge first. 

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

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