Southwest Elementary

Winter break begins tomorrow, Friday, December 20, and classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. ❄️ Don't forget our winter feed happening at Nance Elementary beginning next Monday. 🍽️🍕🍇 Have a wonderful break, Red Tornadoes! See you next year! 🌪️ #WinterBreak #HolidayBreak #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

🌟 Join the CPS team as a substitute teacher! 🌟 Are you passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives? Substitute teachers play a vital role in our school, ensuring that learning continues even when regular teachers are unavailable. ✅ Flexible scheduling ✅ Rewarding opportunities ✅ A chance to support your community Make an impact today—apply to be a substitute teacher! 💼🍎 www.cpsreds.org/jobs It’s a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️ #NowHiring #SubstituteTeachers #BuildingChampions #c

Congratulations to CHS Coach Gene Ray for being named the United Soccer Coaches 2024 State Coach of the Year for Oklahoma High School Boys Small Public Schools! ⚽️🏆 Your dedication, leadership, and passion for the game have truly made a lasting impact on your players and the entire soccer community. This incredible recognition is well-deserved, and we’re so proud to celebrate your achievements. Here’s to even more success on and off the field! 🙌👏 It's a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️ #CoachOfTheYear #OklahomaSoccer #ClintonSoccer #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok

Clinton Public Schools will be out for Winter Break December 20-January 3. ❄️ Free lunch will be served from 11:30am-1:00pm at Nance Elementary Elementary on the following dates for students under the age of 18. 🍽️🍔🍎 December 23-27—Closed on Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas December 30, 31, and January 2 #BuildingChampions #WinterBreak #WinterBreakFeed #OPAA #cpsreds #chsok #cmsok #wes56 #swelem #nes123

Superintendent Tyler Bridges recently joined our 5th and 6th graders at Career Café. During his visit, Mr. Bridges shared insights about his education and career journey in the field of education. 🏫📚 Students had a great time asking him questions, including what he enjoys most about his job. He enthusiastically shared that his favorite part is seeing kids succeed at what they love to do. 💛 Thank you, Mr. Bridges, for inspiring the next generation of professionals! It's a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️ #CareerCafe #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #wes56 #swelem

Congratulations to SRO Dillon Whitten! 👮‍♂️🎉 Officer Whitten was named the City of Clinton Police Department Officer of the Year! 💙 This is what he had to say about receiving this prestigious honor: “This recognition isn’t just about me—it’s about the relationships we build, the lives we touch, and the commitment we all share to making a difference…here’s to continuing to serve with heart, integrity, and dedication.” Thank you Officer Whitten for all you do for CPS, the D.A.R.E. program, and our community! It’s a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️ #OfficerOfTheYear #SRO #CityOfClinton #ClintonPoliceDepartment #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

Join us tomorrow for our annual Dome Christmas Concert featuring the CHS Band, CHS Jazz Band, and the CMS 7th & 8th Grade Bands. 🎶🎷🥁🎺 #ChristmasConcert #ClintonBands #CHSBand #JazzBand #CMSBand #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok #cmsok

❄️🎶 The 3rd Grade Perfect Winter Fun Program is almost here! 🎉 📅 Friday, December 13 ⏰ 9:50am (Adams, Cummings, Fuller, Jefferson) ⏰ 10:30am (Hoover, Richert, Thigpen, Watson) 📍 Southwest Elementary Gym Our 3rd graders can’t wait to spread holiday cheer with their joyful voices and festive performance. Join us for a magical celebration of the season! 🌟🎄 #WinterFun #Singing #ThirdGrade #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #swelem

🔔🎄 Let the holiday spirit take center stage! 🎶🎷❄️ Our talented students and dedicated directors have been working hard and are excited to share their festive programs with you. Friday, December 6 Nance 1st Grade Christmas Program at the Nance gym - 9:00am (Martin, Guadarrama, Carrizales, Barnes) Nance 1st Grade Christmas Program at the Nance gym - 10:00am (Parker, Stewart, Thompson) Sunday, December 8 Clinton Bands (CMS & CHS) Concert at the Dome - 2:00pm Friday, December 13 Washington Concert at the Washington gym - 8:45am (Cyclone Singers & 6th Grade Band) Southwest 3rd Grade Christmas Program at the SW gym - 9:50am (Adams, Cummings, Fuller, Jefferson) Southwest 3rd Grade Program at the SW gym - 10:30am (Hoover, Richert, Thigpen, Watson) Sunday, December 15 CHS & CMS Choir Concert at CMS Auditorium - 2:00pm See you there! #ChristmasConcert #ChristmasProgram #WinterProgram #Christmas #Band #Choir #Music #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok #cmsok #wes56 #swelem #nes123

Every successful school stands on the hard work of an incredible support team! 🎉 Congratulations to our finalists for Clinton Public Schools Support Staff of the Year! 🏆 From ensuring smooth operations and fixing what’s broken to keeping students safe, happy, and ready to learn to sharing the stories of what's happening at CPS, our support staff truly does it all. They take on countless roles and we couldn’t succeed without their dedication. 🌟 It’s a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️ #SupportStaffOfTheYear #SupportStaff #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok #cmsok #wes56 #swelem #nes123

Congratulations to the finalists for Clinton Public Schools Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and passion inspire our students and community every day. Let’s cheer on these outstanding educators as we celebrate their incredible achievement! 🌟 It’s a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️ #TeacherOfTheYear #EducationMatters #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok #cmsok #wes56 #swelem #nes123

As we gather to celebrate gratitude, community, and togetherness, we want to say how thankful we are for our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families who make our school such a special place. 💛 From all of us at CPS, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨ #Thankful #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

This season of gratitude, let's take a moment to celebrate the educators and school staff who make a lasting impact on our lives. 🍁🌪️ Who’s a teacher, coach, or school staff member you’re especially thankful for? 💛 Maybe it’s someone who inspired you years ago or someone shaping your student's journey today. Drop their name (and a story if you’d like!) in the comments to let them know how much they’re appreciated. Let’s spread some well-deserved love! 🌟 #ThankfulForTeachersAndStaff #Gratitude #Thanksgiving #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

Looking for activities to keep your early learners engaged over the break? Check out these Thanksgiving Break ideas! 🍁📚🦃 You can find more resources here: https://outreach.ou.edu/Educational-Services/PreK-12-Education/Early-Learning-Quick-Assessments-ELQA/For-Parents #ThanksgivingBreak #FunActivities #EducationalResources #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

🍽️ Thanksgiving Break is November 25-29! 🦃 Free lunch will be available for all CPS students under 18 at Nance Elementary from 11:30am-12:30pm Monday through Wednesday. Food must be eaten in the cafeteria. #ThanksgivingBreak #FreeLunch #CPSStudents #ThanksgivingFeed #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok #cmsok #wes56 #swelem #nes123

It's Game Day Red Tornado Fans! 🏈🌪️ The wait is over. The energy is electric. It's go time! Good Luck Reds! 🌪️ Beat the Bulldogs! 🐾 Watch live on Red Tornado TV at cpsredstv.org! 🎥 #FridayNightLights #ClintonFootball #Chasing18 #FootballPlayoffs #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok

Southwest Elementary student Leah Fanshier has been chosen to participate in the OkMEA Children's All-State Chorus! 🎶🎉 She will join vocalists across the state in January to perform at the OkMEA Conference in Tulsa. Congratulations Leah! 💛 It's a great day to be a Red Tornado! 🌪️ #AllState #ChildrensChorus #Choir #Music #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #swelem

There is always something to be thankful for and today we are thankful for Opaa! Food Management, Inc.'s Thanksgiving Feast! 🦃🥔🫛🍠🍓🍏🍇🥐 #MakeTheirDay #Opaa #ChildNutrition #Thanksgiving #ThanksgivingFeast #BuildingChampions #cpsreds

The Red Tornadoes will trek their way across the state to take on the Wagoner Bulldogs in quarterfinal action on Friday night at Wagoner! 🏈 Tickets can be purchased online: https://gofan.co/event/2278849 ($8.35) or at the gate ($10 cash). 🎟️ Can’t make it in person? Watch live on Red Tornado TV at cpsredstv.org! 🎥 Let's Go Reds! 🌪️ Beat the Bulldogs! 🐾 #FridayNightLights #ClintonFootball #Chasing18 #FootballPlayoffs #BuildingChampions #cpsreds #chsok

Monday’s Veterans Day assemblies were a moving tribute to honor and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice. We’re so proud of our students and staff for all their hard work making this a special day. 🇺🇸 Here are just a few special moments from Monday's assemblies. Please visit our school Facebook pages to view more photos. Clinton High School, Oklahoma Clinton Middle School Whirlwinds Washington Elementary School Southwest Elementary Nance Elementary Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating and honoring our heroes! 💙🤍❤️ #VeteransDay #HonorOurHeroes #VeteransDay2024 #ThankAVeteran #BuildingChampions #cpsreds