1st and kindergarten reflected on and celebrated the importance of including all, dreaming big, and celebrating differences as they honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Proud of these learners! 🐾
Ms. Browning’s 4th graders honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through writing! ✍🏽
They wrote letters to Dr. King, shared kind words, and reflected on how they can make a difference. We’re proud of their thoughtful work and big hearts! 💙
Cougar Nation: Please see the link below for the weekly Cougar Connection.
https://tylerisd.edurooms.com/engage/clarkston-elementary-school/newsletters/cougar-connection-january-16-2026
Have a great, 3 day, weekend!
NO School-Monday, January 19th.
https://tylerisd.edurooms.com/engage/clarkston-elementary-school/newsletters/cougar-connection-january-16-2026
Have a great, 3 day, weekend!
NO School-Monday, January 19th.
We appreciate Hubbard Middle School for the warm welcome our 5th grade had today at the fine arts showcase! Thank you to Hubbard for showing us all the amazing opportunities available in middle school! 🐾
Something incredible is in the works in Ms. Katie's art class! 🎨 🖌️ 🖼️ Our 3rd graders were using any space they could find to show off their painting skills this week.
🤠 It’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Tuesday, and we’re celebrating two of our amazing team members — Ms. Battles and Mrs. Wheeler! 🌟 Ms. Battles is always flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to support our students, while Mrs. Wheeler brings math to life with fun, engaging, and innovative lessons. Together, they help our students learn, grow, and succeed every day! 💛✨
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A big thank you to Moore Middle School for hosting some of our 5th graders today! 👏 Our students loved getting a firsthand look at what Moore’s STEM program is all about—hands-on learning, creativity, and innovation at its best. We truly appreciate the warm welcome and the opportunity to inspire our future scientists and engineers! 🔬🚀
A huge thank you to Caked Up Designs & Desserts for your generous donation to our awesome staff! 🍪❤️
If you are in need of cookies, Caked Up should be on your list!
Extra grateful for this guy daily! Officer Rod makes sure everyone on campus is safe daily and also takes the time to build relationships with our Cougars. Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Officer Rod! 🐾🎉
Ms. Blancas’ first graders have been working hard and getting creative in Ms. Katie’s art class! 🎨🐦✨
Check out their amazing bird art—so much focus, imagination, and fun on display. We’re so proud of these young artists and their beautiful work! 💙👏🖌️
Skies might be dark outside, but the smiles were bright inside during Leader in Me Clubs! 🐾😃
Cougar Nation: Please use the link below to access the weekly Cougar Connection.
https://tylerisd.edurooms.com/engage/clarkston-elementary-school/newsletters/cougar-connection-january-9-2026
Have a great weekend!
https://tylerisd.edurooms.com/engage/clarkston-elementary-school/newsletters/cougar-connection-january-9-2026
Have a great weekend!
Cougar Nation:
Do you have a child at home that will be for on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, Tyler ISD has a Pre-K information meeting tomorrow, January 9th, at Tyler ISD's Career & Technology Center--choose between the 10:30am or 5:30pm meeting. Clarkston Elementary has 2 pre-k classrooms waiting for your pre-k student for the 26-27 school year!
See the links below for more details.
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1537/Tyler_ISD/6170229/2025_Pre-K__Head_Start_Parent_Info_Meeting_Page_1.jpg (English)
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Our first Habit Hero of 2026! 🎉
We are so glad to have our leaders back on campus and love celebrating them! 🐾
🎉 Our first Leader Assemblies of the year were a big success! We celebrated our December Students of the Month, A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, and students with Perfect Attendance 🌟📚🎯. We also had lots of fun with the “Shake It Off” sticky note game 💃🕺. So proud of our students and their amazing leadership! 💙✨
🎭🎄✨ Our Drama Club did a fantastic job spreading holiday cheer by performing a Christmas play for our 3rd–5th grade students! 🎅⭐ The actors showcased their hard work, confidence, and creativity while bringing the story to life on stage. 🎶🎁 We are so proud of our Drama Club for sharing their talents and making the season extra special for our students! ❄️👏
Congratulations to our December staff & students of the month! 🎉
Teacher: Shari Busby
Paraprofessional: Gracie Voyles
PK: Avianna Martinez
Kinder: Khloe Sprague
1st: Ada Valdez
2nd: Greyson Calhoun
3rd: Mohammed Abdulrahman
4th: Ricky Wilson
5th: Luna Sandoval
Our drama club performed their winter play for our 3rd-5th grade classes today! Kudos to all of our drama club members! 🎄
Cougar Nation: Please use the link below to access the weekly Cougar Connection. https://tylerisd.edurooms.com/engage/clarkston-elementary-school/newsletters/cougar-connection-december-19-2025
Have a great Winter Break! We will see all students back on campus on Tuesday, January 6th!
Have a great Winter Break! We will see all students back on campus on Tuesday, January 6th!
Families: our Lost & Found is FULL!
If you are coming for winter parties tomorrow, please make sure to stop by the Lost and Found to look for your students' missing coats! Any items left after tomorrow will be donated!
