
Shout out to our top readers so far in our summer reading challenge! If you haven't signed up your cougar for this fun challenge, please use the graphic below to get signed up ASAP! We can't wait to celebrate our readers when we are back at school in August!



Get your student reading with Clarkston's Beanstack this summer through their Classlink or you can download the Beanstack app. All students participating will earn badges and get special recognition when school starts in August. This is a great way to keep your student reading and prevent the summer slide!


We are excited to have Mrs. King joining our team! Welcome to Cougar Nation!


We had a great time at our 1st Summer Family Story Time! βοΈπ
We hope everyone will join us Thursday, July 24th (10am or 2pm) for our 2nd Summer Story Time!







Cougar Nation: Looking for an activity to keep your kids entertained tomorrow?
Come out to story time at the Clarkston Library! Enjoy a read-aloud and activity with Mrs. Kinney. Choose to come either at 10am or 2pm.
All students must attend with an adult. Hope to see you there!


Hey Cougar Nation!
Looking for something to do next week?
Join us for story time in the Clarkston library June 3rd--choose either the 10am or 2pm time! Students must attend with an adult.


On the last day of school our teachers and staff members participated in The Great Inflatable Race! π¦ππ¦ππ¦©πCheck out the video! https://youtu.be/Z4cw0QF3UHs


4th grade spent the week camping & exploring nature in their final week together! ποΈπ









3rd grade's "Final Tour" this week was a blast! A trip to the beach, glow day, & game day made up their final week together! ποΈπ²π










After 6 years of work in elementary school, 5th grade took time this week to kick back, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate with friends! βοΈπ³






5th grade celebrated finishing the book study Holes by Louis Sachar πͺ π¦ with a themed room transformation. Students analyzed characters, completed an escape room, and enjoyed snacks inspired by the book. Special thanks to Clarkston Elementary PTO for providing grant to fund the snacks! π π§ πͺ



5th grade roller coaster project time is one of our favorite times of the year! These coasters were out of this world!π’











Cougar Nation: Please use the link below to access the weekly Cougar Connection.
https://tylerisd.edurooms.com/engage/clarkston-elementary-school/newsletters/cougar-connection-may-23-2025
Early release @12:30pm TODAY!
Have a great summer!


One of our favorite traditions! After graduation our 5th graders signed their names on the back of our CES letters. When they are Tyler ISD seniors they can come back and see their names. βοΈ π











Our 4th grade cougars had a blast at our annual 4th grade trip to The Boulders! π£πΎ







Our 5th graders were rewarded for their hard work on their end of year testing. The more growth they showed the more water balloons they earned to throw at their teachers! π¦ π








Cougar Nation--do you (or someone you know) have a child that is/will be 4 years old (on or before September 1st), and is ready for Pre-K?
We have a few remaining tuition-free and paid tuition spots in our Pre-K classes for your future Pre-K Cougar!
Make sure to complete your enrollment application ASAP as we have limited spots available...spots will fill before summer starts! Apply/Enroll here: https://www.tylerisd.org/page/how-to-enroll


3rd grade explored animal habitats this week to prepare for their Creature Teacher visit. After researching and deciding upon a habitat, students planned out their habitat on paper, and ended their project with a 3D habitat build with STEM materials or paper. Great job 3rd grade! πΎ




Yesterday we hosted the last behavior party of the year! A FOAM PARTY! π«§




Thank you to a Clarkston parent, Mr. De La Garza, and American State Bank for coming to talk to kindergarten about the creation of & saving money! Each of our kindergartners took home a piggy bank to start saving their money at home! π°πΎ
