Southwest Elementary

🏀 Throwing it way back to Southwest Elementary March Madness—because with the Thunder heating things up in the NBA playoffs, we’re feeling all the basketball vibes! 😎 Back then, the bleachers were packed, the buzzer-beaters were legendary (or at least we thought so), and bragging rights were serious business. You weren’t just playing for fun—you were playing for pride, snacks, and the chance to be a SW legend. 🏆 Let’s go Thunder! And shoutout to all the future MVPs who got their start right here at SW! 🌪️ See all the March Madness pics: ➡️ https://cpsreds.smugmug.com/Southwest-Elementary-2024-2025/2025-SW-March-Madness #ThunderUp #SWMarchMadness #MarchMadness #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #swelem

🎉🎓 It's Graduation Day! 🎓🎉 We're so excited to honor our 2025 graduates this evening at 7:00pm at the McLain Rogers Park Amphitheatre. If you’re unable to join us in person, you can stream our Commencement ceremony at cpsredstv.org. Please remember that the park will open at 5:00pm to choose your seats. Both sides of the stage on the concrete, along with the first seven rows, are reserved for graduates. Be sure to leave space for them to walk and for wheelchair access. Any items placed to hold seats before 5:00 may be removed. If you use tape to reserve seats, please take it with you when you leave. Congratulations Red Tornadoes! 🌪️ #ClassOf2025 #Graduation #Seniors2025 #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok

🎓 The big night is almost here! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 at Graduation on Friday, May 16 at 7:00pm at McLain Rogers Park. Can’t be there in person? Catch every moment online at cpsredstv.org and cheer on our graduates from wherever you are! #ClassOf2025 #Graduation #Seniors2025 #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok

Let’s cheer on our incredible Special Olympics athletes! 🌟 Wishing them the best of luck as they show their strength, skill, and spirit at the State Special Olympics in Stillwater! You've got this! 💪 It's a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️ #SpecialOlympics #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

📣 It’s that time again — end-of-year assemblies are in full swing! From high-fives and hugs to awards and applause, we’re celebrating the hard work and growth our students have shown all year long. 🎉 💛 Clinton Middle School Awards - Tuesday @ 9:30am 🌪️ Southwest 4th & 5th - Wednesday @ 1:45pm 💛 Senior Awards Ceremony - Wednesday @ 7:00pm @ CMS 🌪️ Washington Elementary - Thursday @ 8:30am 💛 Southwest 2nd & 3rd - Thursday @ 9:15am 🌪️ Nance Kindergarten & 1st Grade Square Dancing - Thursday ⤵️ 🤠 Gregory/Yandell - 10:00-10:15am ☀️ Harl/Willoughby - 10:20-10:35am 🤠 Summers/Littke - 10:40-10:55am ☀️ Barnes/Thompson - 11:00-11:15am 🤠 Guadarrama/Stewart - 11:20-11:35am ☀️ Carrizales/Martin/Parker - 11:40-11:55am #EndOfYear #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

Happy School Nurses Day (we're a day late) to Nurse Sheffield and Nurse Jamie! 🏥 These two are the heartbeat of our schools, keeping our champions healthy, safe, and ready to learn. From bandaging scraped knees to calming worried hearts, they handle it all with skill and compassion. 💛 Thank you for being our everyday heroes! 🌪️ #SchoolNursesDay #SchoolNurse #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

"Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions." This week, we celebrate the incredible CPS educators who shape futures, spark dreams, and build champions—one student at a time. Your impact echoes far beyond the classroom. Thank you for all you do! 💛🍎🌪️ #TeacherAppreciation #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

Today is National School Lunch Hero Day and we want to take a moment to recognize our outstanding cafeteria team! 🎉🦸🍕🦸‍♀️🍎 Thank you for #FeedingChampions! 🌪️ #SchoolLunchHeroDay #SchoolLunch #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #swelem

🎉 It's Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we’re giving a big round of applause to our incredible principals and assistant principals across the district! 👏👏 Your leadership, kindness, and unwavering dedication to our students, staff, and families make CPS a better place every single day. 💛 #PrincipalAppreciation #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

As many of you know, Superintendent Tyler Bridges has recently accepted a position with Stillwater Public Schools and will be transitioning at the end of this school year. While we are sad to see him go, we are incredibly grateful for his leadership and the impact he has made during his time with CPS. Mr. Bridges has led with vision, heart, and an unwavering commitment to students and staff. We wish him the very best as he begins this new chapter. Selecting the next superintendent is one of the most important responsibilities we have as a Board of Education. To help guide this process, we have partnered with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA). With their expertise and support, we are confident we will find a strong leader to carry on the momentum and progress our district has built. As we begin the search, we want to hear from you. Parents, students, staff, and community members are invited to share their thoughts through a brief online survey. Your feedback on the qualities, experience, and leadership style you value in a superintendent will help us find the right fit for our CPS family. The survey will be available on our district website —https://www.cpsreds.org/page/superintendentsearch — beginning Monday, April 28, and will remain open through Friday, May 9. OSSBA brings a wealth of experience in helping districts across Oklahoma find strong, effective leadership. Their highly experienced search team will handle the behind-the-scenes work of the superintendent search — from advertising the position and recruiting candidates to managing applications and logistics. This allows our Board to focus on the most important parts of the process: setting the criteria, interviewing the most qualified candidates, and selecting the next superintendent to lead Clinton Public Schools. Throughout this process, we remain focused on what’s best for our students, staff, and community. Thank you for your continued support of Clinton Public Schools. We look forward to hearing your input as we plan for the future. Sincerely, Members of the Clinton Board of Education Kim Meacham, President Susanna Williams, Vice-President CaraLea Kreizenbeck, Clerk John Coleman, Member David Mosburg, Member

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉 Today’s all about the ROCK STARS who keep Clinton Public Schools running strong. 🌪️ They’re the first to show up, the ones answering every call, solving problems on the fly, and keeping everything moving with a calm confidence that makes it look easy. Thank you for being such an essential part of what makes Clinton Public Schools so special. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💛 Take a moment to show some love to our amazing administrative professionals today! 👏 #AdminProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

Big shoutout to the wheelie awesome folks who get our Red Tornadoes to school and activities safely every single day! From early mornings to late routes, you keep things rolling with a smile. 🚌🌪️ Thank you for your dedication, patience, and care that you bring each day! 💛 #cpsreds #BuildingChampions #BusDriverAppreciation

📢 Don't forget tonight's meeting! 📅 Wednesday, April 16 🕕 6:00pm 📍 Clinton Board of Education Office, 1720 Opal Ave. #IndianEducation #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

It’s with mixed emotions that we announce Superintendent Tyler Bridges accepted the role of Superintendent at Stillwater Public Schools earlier today and will officially step into his new role July 1. While we will truly miss his leadership, we are incredibly thankful for his dedication to our students, staff, and the Clinton community. 👏 From guiding CPS through exciting capital improvement projects to consistently advocating for excellence in education, Mr. Bridges has left a lasting mark on Clinton Public Schools. We wish him and his family all the best in their next chapter and know that he will continue to lead with vision, strength, and a heart for students. 💛 As we look ahead, we’re excited to begin the search for a new superintendent who will continue to build on our momentum and take Clinton Public Schools to the next level. 🌪️ #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

📣 Reminder—Red Tornado Family! There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 18. Enjoy the long weekend! 🌼 #NoSchool #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

A meeting of the Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:00pm at the Board of Education Office located at 1720 Opal Avenue. Everyone is welcome! #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

📣 Pre-K & New Kindergarten Enrollment Reminder! 📣 If you weren’t able to make it to the Board of Education during the scheduled enrollment days—no worries! You can still get your Pre-K or new Kindergarten student enrolled using the form below: 🔗 https://bit.ly/PreKPreEnrollment Once you complete the form, don’t forget to bring the following documents to Nance: ✅ Birth Certificate ✅ Shot Record ✅ Proof of Clinton Residence We can’t wait to welcome your little one to the #cpsreds family! 💛🌪️ #PreK #PreKEnrollment #BuildingChampions

📚 HERE’S YOUR SIGN… to become a teacher at Clinton Public Schools! 🍎 Passionate about education? Ready to inspire, lead, and make an impact? We’re hiring dynamic educators to join our CPS family! Come teach with us. ❤️ Apply now and help us keep #BuildingChampions every single day! 🌪️ 👉 www.cpsreds.org/jobs #cpsreds #WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #ClintonOK #TeachingJobs #Education #Hiring #TeacherJobs

📚 Check this out... literally! 📚 Today is National School Librarian Day, and we’re overdue on saying THANK YOU to our amazing CPS librarians! 🤩 They help students find the right book (even when all they remember is "it’s blue"), keep the peace with a single well-timed shush, and know exactly where to find the answers to life’s toughest questions—like how to cite a source correctly! Let’s give them all the bookmarks and appreciation they deserve! Drop a 👏 or 📖 in the comments to show Mrs. Manhart, Mrs. Ray, and Mrs. Stephens some love! #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibrarianDay #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Day to our incredible support staff! 🌟 Our paraprofessionals are the heart of our classrooms, providing patience, dedication, and unwavering support to our students and teachers every day. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we are beyond grateful for everything you do! 💛 Take a moment today to thank a para who has made a difference in your life! Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! 👏🎉 #ParaprofessionalDay #BuildingChampions #cpsreds