Clyde Campbell Elementary

📚Clyde Campbell Elementary's Meet the Teacher! 📚

🗓Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕛 Times: We will offer two sessions:
--12:00-1:00PM
--5:30-6:30PM
You do not need to attend both sessions. If you have multiple children at Campbell, you are welcome to attend both sessions to meet with their teacher.

🚸Who: Grades 1st-6th
Families are welcome to attend either session to meet their child’s teacher, see the classroom, and receive important information about the upcoming school year.

⭐Kindergarten Families: Kindergarten parents will meet with their child’s teacher during Staggered Start Days to receive important information. Letters for the students with staggered start days will be mailed the first week of August.

🧑‍🏫Homeroom Teacher Assignments will be posted on ParentSquare on Wednesday, August 12.

🎒We can't wait to see everyone on August 20th. We are ready for a fantastic school year!

Ready to start shopping for school supplies? Check out the link for all of our supply lists:✏ bit.ly/CCESParentInfo26-27
Enjoy the rest of the summer! We will see you soon!🌞

Let's give a huge Clyde Campbell welcome to our new Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Laura McLeymore!

"Hi! My name is Laura McLeymore, and I am excited to be joining Clyde Campbell to teach kindergarten. I have been teaching with Catawba County Schools for almost 20 years. I taught kindergarten for ten years and first grade for eight years. I live in Newton with my husband Justin and our three children, Ella, Grayson, and Maddox. In my free time I love to read, go to my kids ballgames, swim, and go antiquing. I look forward to a great year at Clyde Campbell."

Mrs. McLeymore, we are so excited to have you join us. You are going to do great things! Welcome to the Campbell Family!

Today we are welcoming a very familiar face to our 2nd grade team at Clyde Campbell! Let's give a huge welcome to Mrs. Jackie Haire!

Mrs. Haire has been an outstanding Teacher Assistant and Bus Driver at Campbell over the last 3 years, and now she is taking her first teaching role here at Clyde Campbell! She graduated from Appalachian State University this past spring, and will now continue with pursuing her master's degree.

Mrs. Haire, we can't wait to see what you will do! Welcome to the 2nd Grade Team!

🌟We're Hiring a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver! 🌟

Do you have a passion for inspiring young learners and creating a classroom where every child can thrive? We are seeking candidates who have a passion for assisting our teachers and inspiring our students. This is a dual position in which bus driving is attached to it. Bus drivers might have a permanent route, be a substitute driver, be asked to be a bus monitor, drive field trips, etc.

Interviews will begin soon!
If you are interested, apply today!
https://catawbaschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5721172

Let's give a huge, Clyde Campbell welcome to our new Fifth Grade English Language Arts teacher, Mrs. MacKenzie Millikan!

"Hi! I’m Mrs. Millikan and I’m excited to be teaching 5th grade ELA this year! This is my 8th year in education, and I love helping students discover a passion for reading. I live in Hickory with my husband and 3 year-old daughter, and I enjoy spending my free time at the beach with family. I’m so excited to join the Clyde Campbell family can’t wait for a great year together!"

We are excited to have Mrs. Millikan join us! You are going to do great things!

Let's give a huge, Clyde Campbell welcome to our new Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Tabetha Clarke!

"I am excited to begin my sixth year in education as a kindergarten teacher. Having grown up in this county, I am especially excited to be part of the community that helped shape me. Over the past five years, I have developed a passion for helping young learners build the foundational skills they will carry with them throughout their educational journey. I believe that strong relationships are at the heart of student success, and I am committed to creating a supportive, engaging classroom where every child feels valued, confident, and ready to learn."

We are excited to have Mrs. Clarke join us! You are going to do great things!

Join our First Grade Team at Clyde Campbell!

Do you have a passion for inspiring young learners and creating a classroom where every child can thrive? We are seeking a highly qualified, dynamic, and student-centered First Grade Teacher to join our team!
We are looking for an educator who:

🍎 Builds strong relationships with students and families
📚 Creates engaging, high-quality learning experiences
🌟 Maintains high expectations while nurturing the whole child
🤝 Collaborates effectively with colleagues and contributes to a positive school culture
💡 Brings energy, creativity, and innovation to the classroom

Interviews will begin soon!
If you are interested, apply today!
https://catawbaschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5760571

🎸 We dusted off our leg warmers, tutus, and neon shades, because Catawba County Schools just wrapped up the school year with an epic, '80s-themed employee celebration! 🕺✨

We had a blast celebrating all the incredible hard work from our staff this year. We have to give a shout out to the members of our Clyde Campbell Elementary School staff, who absolutely crushed it by bringing home TWO County-wide winners! 🏆🏆Join us in celebrating these phenomenal educators:

🌟 Lyndsay Durham – Catawba County Beginning Teacher of the Year!
🌟 Bridget Lackey – Catawba County Elementary Teacher of the Year!

​Talk about a dynamic duo! We are so incredibly proud of Lyndsay and Bridget for their dedication, passion, and the amazing impact they make on our students every single day.

⚡️BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE RAD NEWS!⚡️
The excellence didn't stop there. Clyde Campbell was representing big time with some other totally choice county nominees who make our school community the absolute best:
Karen Gruber – Nominee for Assistant Principal of the Year! 👑
Karen Tejada – Nominee for Bus Driver of the Year! 🚌💨
Holly See– Nominee for Teacher Assistant of the Year! 📝

Chassidy Rowe was recognized for obtaining her National Board Certification and Heather Canipe for her retirement.🎖️

That is a powerhouse lineup! We are so incredibly proud of our winners and nominees. Clyde Campbell is clearly rocking it! 🎒⚡️

Our St. Stephens Feeder District even won the Spirit Stick for being the most spirited!

Thank you to ALL of our wonderful staff for a fantastic school year. Now on to summer break! ☀️🕶️

🎉 Congratulations to the incredible SSHS graduates! We are absolutely bursting with pride for every single one of you and all the amazing things you’ve accomplished!
What a journey it has been—from your proud days starting out as **Cougars** to truly coming into your own and running the show as **Indians**! You’ve grown, conquered every challenge, and made some unforgettable memories along the way.
As you step into this exciting next chapter, we are wishing you nothing but the absolute best in all your future endeavors. The world is waiting for you, so go out there, shine bright, and show everyone just how truly great you are! ✨🎓👏