🌟 Growing Our Future Teachers 🌟

We’re proud to share that six amazing CPS employees are taking part in the Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship Program through Oklahoma CareerTech and SWOSU! 🎉

This program is designed to help school staff earn their teaching credentials while continuing to work in our schools. It’s all about turning passion into profession—without having to step away from their current job and giving our students the gift of familiar faces who are already making a difference in their lives.

These six future teachers are investing in themselves and in our community’s future, and we could not be more excited to cheer them on! 📚💛

Back Row L-R: Dr. Ed Klein, Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at SWOSU, Max McKnight, Director of Workforce Training at Oklahoma CareerTech, CPS Teaching to Teach Apprentices: Adrena Tyler & Mariah Espinosa, Gina Trent, SWOSU Assistant Professor Reggie Yount, CPS Superintendent Nathan Meget

Front Row L-R: SWOSU Department of Education Representatives Robyn Randol & Marla Pankratz, CPS Teaching to Teach Apprentices: Astrid Olguin-Rios, Kayla Anderson, Sarah Dean, & Devon Mitchell, Dr. Chad Kinder, SWOSU Vice President for Strategic Partnerships & Director of Graduate Programs

#FutureTeachers #TeachingToTeach #BuildingChampions #cpsreds
about 4 hours ago, Clinton Public Schools
Teacher Apprentices and SWOSU staff
Are you ready for some little league football? 🏈 Details are coming soon! #ClintonFootball #BuildingChampions #cpsreds
4 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Little league football
New faces are in the halls at CHS! 💛🌪️

We’re thrilled to welcome these outstanding educators to the Red Tornado family.

Here’s to a great year ahead at Clinton High School!

#BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok #BackToSchool
5 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
New CHS Teacher Ethan Hyers
New CHS Teacher David Cox
New CHS Teacher Jeston Laney
New CHS Teacher Mikaela Davidson
New CHS Teacher Brooklyn Gray
New CHS Teacher Lori Gwyn
New CHS Teacher Shawna Hardin
New CHS Teacher Melissa Woods
New faces. Bright beginnings. 💛

Join us in welcoming these amazing new teachers to our Washington Elementary School and Clinton Middle School Whirlwinds campuses.

It's a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️

#BuildingChampions #NewTeachers #BackToSchool #cpsreds #wes56 #cmsok
6 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
New WES teacher Jessica Bare
New CMS/WES counselor Lana Nix
New CMS teacher Olivia Brown
New WES teacher Lisa Ray
New WES teacher Emalee Nail
New CMS teacher Gabby Spieker
New WES teacher Billy Arganbright
New WES teacher Kendra Jones
🚨 Important Announcement from Clinton Public Schools 🚨

Clinton Middle School has received the all-clear from the Clinton Fire Department following a fire alarm this afternoon. School will be dismissed from the campus as usual.

#BuildingChampions #cpsreds
6 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Fire update
🪚 Got leftover lumber taking up space? Our CHS Woodshop program would love to put it to good use!

If you have scrap wood you’re willing to donate, give the CHS office a call at 580-323-1230 and let us know. We can even arrange for someone from the school to pick it up.

Your donation helps our students keep building, creating, and learning valuable skills!

#CHSWoodshop #Woodshop #BuildingChampions #cpsreds
6 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Scrap lumber

Say hello to the newest members of our Red Tornado Family! 💛

We’re excited to welcome these outstanding educators to our Nance and Southwest Elementary School campuses.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in education, check out our open positions at www.cpsreds.org/jobs and join our team.

It's a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️

#BuildingChampions #NewTeachers #BackToSchool #cpsreds #nes123 #swelem

7 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
SW new teacher Libby Gregston
SW new teacher Jennifer Hambric
SW new teacher Lilybet Harmon
SW new teacher Jessica Palmer
SW new teacher Eunice Wilson
🎶 Congratulations to Clinton High School Vocal Music and Director Kimberly Duerksen! 🎉

We’re proud to share that they have been selected as a 2026 OkMEA Honor Group for the Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) Winter Conference. This prestigious recognition allows our CHS Chorus to showcase their talent on stage in Tulsa on Thursday, January 22, 2026, representing Clinton as one of Oklahoma’s finest. 💛

Way to go, Red Tornado Vocalists! 🎵🎤 It's a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️

#CHSVocal #Choir #Music #OkMEA #HonorGroup #ChoirOfChampoions #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok
9 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
CHS Choir selected as OkMEA Honor Group
You never know what our SRO will be up to during the school day. 🐾🐱

Officer Wilson found himself on kitten duty after this little stowaway made its way to school. 😄 Always ready to protect, serve, and snuggle a student’s pet when needed! 👮‍♂️

#SROLife #SchoolResourceOfficer #SRO #BuildingChampions #cpsreds
10 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
SRO Wilson with a kitten

📣 Eastside Academy kicks off Monday, August 18!

Eastside Academy is excited to welcome students back for another year of growth and learning. Eastside Academy is an after-school program designed to support at-risk students who need extra help in math and reading. 📚

Students attending Eastside Academy will ride Bus 8 after school. 🚌

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Susanna Williams at 281-536-1854.

#EastsideAcademy #AfterSchoolProgram #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

10 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Chalkboard and school supplies with Eastside Academy start back on Monday, August 18
We are so thankful for the incredible support of the Clinton community! 💛

Last week, our new certified staff were welcomed in the best way—with gifts, goodie bags, meals, and more. These generous gifts came from local businesses and individuals who truly know how to make people feel at home. 🎉

During the Community Partners Lunch, sponsored by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, the Clinton Public School Foundation also surprised our new staff with a cash bonus. 👏

Thank you, Clinton, for reminding our newest Red Tornadoes that they’re part of something special. 🌪

#Community #BuildingChampions #ClintonOK #NewTeachers #BackToSchool #cpsreds
11 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
CPS new teachers holding cash from the Clinton Public School Foundation
Welcome  to Clinton goody bags for new teachers
Open House + Meet the Teacher Night = a full heart and full hallways! 💛🍎

We loved seeing so many smiling faces, reconnecting with returning families, and welcoming new ones to CPS. From welcome signs and colorful classrooms to photo booth fun, our schools were buzzing with excitement.

Here are just a few snapshots from an unforgettable evening. 📸

#BuildingChampions #BackToSchool #OpenHouse #MeetTheTeacher #cpsreds
11 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Student at photo op
Student at Nance photo op
Students and families at Meet the Teacher night
Encouraging sign at Washington Elementary
Staff helping students
Students and families at Meet the Teacher night
Welcome Back 4th Grade sign at SW
Student and counselor at Meet the Teacher night
Staff at photo op
Students and families at Meet the Teacher night
iPhone/iOS CPS App users, this is for you! 📱

If you've experienced an issue staying logged in to the CPS app since the latest update, please follow the instructions on the graphic to resolve the issue.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

#BuildingChampions #cpsreds
13 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
App experience upgrade
Tomorrow’s the day, CPS Family! 🎒📚

Backpacks are packed, classrooms are prepped, and our teachers are ready to welcome students for the first day of the 2025–2026 school year!

We can’t wait to see those smiling faces as we kick off another year of learning, growing, and #BuildingChampions.

Don’t forget to tag your back-to-school photos with #OKFirstDay and #cpsreds — let’s fill those feeds with Red Tornado pride! 💛🌪️

#BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool
14 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
School supplies on gray background with Back To School Tuesday, August 5.
This morning, the Class of 2026 gathered under a sky painted in soft pastels for Senior Sunrise — the first of many milestones in their final year at CHS. 🌅

Wrapped in blankets and surrounded by friends, they shared donuts, memories, and quiet anticipation for what lies ahead. There was laughter, lots of pics, and a shared understanding that this year will be full of “lasts,” but also full of incredible firsts.

To our seniors: soak in every moment, take the pictures, cheer each other on, and lead with kindness. This is your year. 💛

#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2026 #SeniorYear #cpsreds #BuildingChampions
14 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Students at Senior Sunrise
Students at Senior Sunrise
Students at Senior Sunrise
Students at Senior Sunrise
Students at Senior Sunrise
Students at Senior Sunrise
Students at Senior Sunrise
Students at Senior Sunrise
Students at Senior Sunrise
Students at Senior Sunrise
Emily Paschall, author of Eyes on Culture: Multiply Excellence in Your School, brought an unforgettable spark to our annual All-Staff event last week! 👏💛

Her insight into school culture, leadership, and belief in the power of educators had us reflecting, laughing, and dreaming bigger for our students. She challenged us to raise the bar—not just for others, but for ourselves—and left us charged up for the year ahead. 👊💥

#AllStaff #MultiplyExcellence #BackToSchool #Inservice #BuildingChampions #cpsreds
14 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Author Emily Paschall speaking at our All-Staff event.
🌅 REMINDER: Senior Sunrise is tomorrow! 🌅

Class of 2026, your senior year starts bright and early this Monday, August 4 at 6:15am on the football field!

Bring:
✔️ A blanket to sit on
✔️ Your Senior Sunrise sign
✔️ Your friends and your best sleepy smile

🍩 Donuts will be provided by StuCo because sunrise is better with sugar.

See you there as we rise and shine together — it’s going to be a year to remember.

#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2026 #SeniorYear #BuildingChampions #cpsreds
15 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Sunrise photo with Senior sunrise on Monday, August 4 at 6:15am
📸 First day of school pics are almost here!

Make those memories extra special with our free printable signs — perfect for snapping that first-day smile! 😀

Download yours here. There’s one for every grade level!
➡️ https://www.cpsreds.org/documents/first-day-printables/833418

Don't forget to tag your photos with #OKFirstDay and #cpsreds so we can celebrate with you!

#FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool #BuildingChampions
15 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Black chalkboard with the text first day of First Grade 2025-2026
Elementary families—don’t forget to stop by the photo ops during Meet the Teacher tonight!

📸 Snap a pic, share the fun, and tag #cpsreds so we can see all the back-to-school excitement! 📚😀

#OpenHouse #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #BuildingChampions
17 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Nance Elementary photo op
Southwest Elementary photo op
Washington Elementary photo op
🌅 Senior Sunrise 2026 🌅

CHS Class of 2026, it’s your time.

Join us bright and early on Monday, August 4 at 6:15am on the football field for a tradition that marks the beginning of your final lap — Senior Sunrise.

Bring your Senior Sunrise signs, your blankets, and your sleepy smiles. This is the first of many moments you’ll want to remember.

✨ Take it in. Snap the photos. Laugh with your people. 🍩 And yes — there will be donuts, thanks to your CHS Student Council.

We can’t wait to watch the sun rise with you, just like we can’t wait to watch you shine all year long. 🌞

#ClassOf2026 #SeniorSunrise #CHSClassOf2026 #SeniorYear #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok
17 days ago, Clinton Public Schools
Sunrise photo with Senior sunrise on Monday, August 4 at 6:15am