Nance Elementary

Nance Elementary turned the gym into a burst of color last Friday as they brought their own “Balloons Over Broadway” parade to life. 🎈
Students and teachers joined in, creating cheerful balloon characters that floated through the room and set the tone for a joyful start to Thanksgiving Break. 🎉

#BalloonsOverBroadway #Balloons #MacysThanksgivingDayParade #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #nes123

The CHS Drama Club is ready to bring some holiday cheer with their performance of Jane Page's Bah, Humbug! on December 6 at 7:00pm. The show will take place in the CHS cafeteria, and the students have been working hard to put together a lighthearted twist on a classic story. 🎭🎩

Families, friends, and community members are invited to come out for an evening of laughs and holiday spirit as our students take the stage. 🎄

#CHSDrama #BahHumbug #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok

From our CPS Family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🌪️

#HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving #Grateful #Thankful #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

This season always brings our gratitude into focus, and Clinton Public Schools felt that thankfulness in a big way this week. Oklahoma Farm Bureau and agent Jeff Carlisle and his staff partnered with CPS to provide 1,100 coats and hoodies for students across the district. Their generosity goes far beyond a simple donation. It wraps our kids in warmth, reassurance, and the feeling that their community cares about them. 🧥

Support like this makes a real difference in our students' lives, and we’re truly grateful for partners who choose to care in such meaningful ways. 💛

Thank you, Jeff Carlisle and Farm Bureau, for investing in our kids. 🌪️

#Community #Thankful #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

This season of thankfulness brought a sweet moment to Mrs. Brittany Miller’s classes. Students shared what they appreciate about one another, filling posters with kind words. Mrs. Miller said her favorite part was watching students scan for their name and light up when they found what their classmates had shared. 🥰

A small activity. A big reminder of how gratitude brings people together. 💛

#Thankful #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

This season brings a special kind of gratitude, and we feel it deeply across Clinton Public Schools. Our community shows up for each other in ways that make a real impact, and today we want to highlight a recent act of generosity. 💛

K&S Tire donated $5,000 to support the CPS Food Pantry. Their gift will help keep shelves stocked and ensure students and families have what they need. We’re thankful for partners who believe in caring for our kids and lifting up our community, and we're grateful for our school resource coordinators who care for our families.

Together we make a difference. 🌪️

#Community #Grateful #Thankful #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

Jingle Bucks, cocoa, and cookies made Friday feel warm and cheerful, but the best part of the day was celebrating the people who make this place special. Stipend day gave us the perfect moment to pause and recognize our entire staff for the heart and hustle they bring every single day. 💛

We also teamed up to give back to our community’s Christmas Connection, adding a little extra joy for local families this season. 🎄🎁

Thank you CPS staff for showing what Building Champions looks like through your work, your care, and your commitment to our kids. 🌪️

#BuildingChampions #cpsreds

Huge shoutout to our CMS Whirlwinds 7th and 8th-grade girls basketball teams for winning the Clinton Tournament championships today. These ladies showed grit, focus, and a whole lot of heart this week. 🏀💛

A special round of applause for our standout players!
All Tournament Team: Kynnedi Jefferson and Jaeda Blackeagle
MVPs: Leya Huddlen and Ale-Jia Lacy

Congratulations Ladies! 🎉 🌪️

#ClintonBasketball #CMSBasketball #Champions #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #cmsok

Thanksgiving Break is November 24-28! 🦃

Free lunch will be available for students under 18 at Southwest Elementary from 11:30am-12:30pm Monday through Wednesday. Food must be eaten in the cafeteria.

#ThanksgivingBreak #FreeLunch #ThanksgivingFeed #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok #cmsok #wes56 #swelem #nes123

Thanksgiving Break is November 24-28! 🦃

Free lunch will be available for students under 18 at Southwest Elementary from 11:30am-12:30pm Monday through Wednesday. Food must be eaten in the cafeteria.

#ThanksgivingBreak #FreeLunch #ThanksgivingFeed #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok #cmsok #wes56 #swelem #nes123

Congratulations to the Clinton High School Academic Team! 🎉🛎️

They brought home the Regional Championship last weekend and earned their spot at Area! Their hard work showed from start to finish, and we’re proud of the way they represented CHS.

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

#CHSAcademicTeam #AcademicTeam #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok

Kindergarten through second-grade families, don’t forget to get your little hoopsters signed up for basketball. 🏀

It’s the perfect chance for kids to pick up skills, make friends, and enjoy some time on the court. If your student has been talking about playing, take a moment to get them registered today.

#ClintonBasketball #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

CHS is hosting the Give Blood Like a Champ Blood Drive today, and we’d love to see our community step up in a big way. Donating takes only a short part of your day, yet it makes a life-changing difference for patients across Oklahoma. ❤️🏆

If you’re able, stop by, roll up a sleeve, and help save lives. Every donation strengthens our community and reflects the spirit of our Red Tornado family. 🌪️

#BloodDrive #Community #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

The Clinton Red Tornadoes head to Tuttle this Friday for a first-round playoff battle with the Tigers. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm, and our team is locked in for a fierce matchup on the road.

Here’s what you need to know for Friday night:
🎟️ Tickets can be purchased online at GoFan https://gofan.co/event/5332674?schoolId=OK21137 for $8.35 or at the gate for $10 cash. Anyone PreK and older will need a ticket to enter. OSSAA passes will be accepted.
🇺🇸 Veterans and one guest will receive free admission to first-round playoff games. Present a Military ID card or a driver’s license that lists military status at the gate.
🏈 Gates open at 5:45pm. Kickoff is at 7:00pm.
🥤 Outside food or drink is not allowed.

If you can’t travel, catch the action live on Red Tornado TV at cpsredstv.org. 🖥️

Let's Go Reds! 🌪️ Beat the Tigers! 🐯

#ClintonFootball #FootballPlayoffs #BuildiingChampions #cpsreds #chsok

Across Clinton Public Schools, students and staff came together to honor our nation’s heroes during Veterans Day programs held throughout the district. 🇺🇸

From heartfelt speeches to the moving performances of the National Anthem and patriotic selections by our band and choirs, each assembly served as a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. Veterans were recognized as honored guests, and students gained a deeper appreciation for the true meaning of service and freedom through the day’s tributes.

Thank you to all veterans for your bravery and dedication. We are grateful for your service today and every day. ❤️🤍💙

#VeteransDay #HonorOurHeroes #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

The referral window for the Gifted and Talented program at Clinton Public Schools is OPEN! 🌟

🔹 Referrals are open to all stakeholders in a student's life (parents, teachers, etc.). If your child is already participating in GT, no need to refer them again!

🔹 Referral deadline: November 21

To refer a student for testing or for more info, please contact Nancy Murray at:
📞 (580) 323-1290 EXT. 8017
📧 nancy.murray@clintonokschools.org

Let's ensure all of our talented students have the opportunity to thrive! 🌟

#GiftedAndTalented #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

A few of our Nance Bucket Fillers earned special prizes last week! 🎉 From the Book Vending Machine to Sonic drinks and Treasure Chest treats, these students are being celebrated for showing kindness and respect every day. 💛 If you have a student at Nance, ask them what it means to be a Bucket Filler! 🪣 #BucketFillers #NanceElementary #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #nes123

We are proud to celebrate Kimberly Duerksen for being named the Educator of the Game at Friday night’s Senior Night! 🌪️🍎

For 32 years, Mrs. Duerksen has been inspiring students through the gift of music—sharing her passion, talent, and heart in every note. For the past four years, she has poured that same dedication into Clinton High School and Clinton Middle School, creating a space where students are both challenged and encouraged to grow as musicians and individuals.

Her students describe her classroom as a home and her choir as a family. She stays late to help, ensures every student has what they need to succeed, and never lets anyone struggle alone. One student shared, “She helped me find my voice when I had nothing. My confidence and talent have grown because of her.”

Her impact extends far beyond the classroom. Under her direction, the CHS Choir was recently selected as an honor group for the Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) conference—a reflection of the excellence she inspires every day.

Thank you, Mrs. Duerksen, for using your gifts to help students find their voices and believe in themselves. Your leadership and love for music truly make a difference. 🌪💛

#BuildingChampions #cpsreds #EducatorOfTheGame

"To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day." — Unknown ❤️🤍💙

Join us as we honor those who have served our country. Our Veterans Day assemblies will be held on Tuesday, November 11. 🇺🇸

If you have a veteran in your family, we invite them to be our special guest.

#VeteransDay #HonorOurHeroes #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

It’s game day, Red Tornado fans! 🌪️

Join us tonight at the Tornado Bowl as we celebrate Senior Night — honoring our Football, Band, Cross Country, Cheer, Pom, Broadcasting, and Choir Seniors beginning at 6:15pm.

It’s also Military Appreciation Night, and all active duty service members and veterans receive free admission as we thank them for their service. 🇺🇸

Let’s pack the stands and show up for our seniors and our heroes! ❤️💛

#BuildingChampions #cpsreds #SeniorNight #MilitaryAppreciation