Roy Clark Elementary
Welcome to Clark Elementary - our community school. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities that will effectively prepare students to develop academic and personal growth, and to be responsible citizens in the 21st century.
We are the home of the Clark Cowboys!
Roy Clark Elementary, built in 1977 and dedicated in 1978, was named for the native Oklahoma musician and entertainer. Roy Clark has maintained close ties with the school and even masterminded a benefit concert for students in 2007, donating $25,000 to the school’s music department.
General Information
Roy Clark Elementary School
3656 S. 103rd E. Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146-2441
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
School Hours: 8:55 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Main Phone: (918) 357-4332
Fax: (918) 357-8599
Principal Theresa Kiger
Assistant Principal Wendy Johnson
Resources
Clark Elementary is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. High standards for quality education are assured by membership in NCA. This accreditation is based on the school’s commitment to excellence and quality programs. Clark Elementary also holds full Title I status.
Community School
Clark participates in the Tulsa Area Community Schools Initiative (TACSI) and Schools Uniting Neighborhoods for Student Success (SUNS). The community school’s philosophy supports school personnel, parents, neighbors and community partners working together so our children can participate in a strong instructional program by living and learning in safe and supportive environments.
Core components of a community school are:
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Early childhood care and development
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Core instructional programs
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Health / health education
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Mental health / social services
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Family / community engagement
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Youth development / out-of-school time
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Neighborhood development
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Life-long learning
Programs
Newcomer Class
This class is designed for students who are beginning to learn and speak the English language. We have had lots of success in this class and find that many students who do not use English as their primary language enjoy it too.
Clark was the first school district in Union to pilot this program and the success we have had has lead to an expansion of the program throughout the District. Clark’s health clinic is available to all students and families regardless of their source of funding.
Family and Children Services
Counseling services are available for group, individual or family at school.
All About Kids
This is a Tulsa County Health Department program which emphasizes health and nutrition. Students receive instruction from specialists in the health and nutrition field.
Dental Screenings 
In a partnership with Ocean Dental, dental screenings are provided free of charge to students in the fall and spring.
Adopt-A-Dad
The Southeast Rotarians adopt a class to mentor throughout the school year. They assist with special events and class projects.
Boy Scouts of America “Learning for Life”
The program is taught by retired teachers. The program emphasizes life skills that are an extension of what is being taught through our school counselor.
Northeastern State University Tutoring
College students mentor and tutor approximately 180 students during the school year in literacy.
CAMP CATCH
Through the Activate America grant, 
students are provided an after school program that focuses on health, physical activity and academic enrichment for two hours after school four days a week. The YMCA, OU Bedlam Clinic and Tulsa Health Department provide the program for approximately 120 students.
Summer Camp
Students are given the opportunity to attend summer camp for the month of June. The camp focuses on math, reading and enrichment activities in the afternoon.
Boy Scouts of America “Camp Russell”
Students are offered two weeks of outdoor camping experience in Broken Arrow.
Junior Achievement
Clark is involved in two programs offered through Junior Achievement. “JA in a Day” is taught to students in grades kindergarten through fifth. Community volunteers teach an economics curriculum that correlates with state PASS objectives to all of our students. In addition, fifth graders attend Exchange City – a model city with roles and learning experiences about economics and how a small community functions.
Food 4 Kids/Backpack for Kids
Students are provided weekend snacks from the Community Food Bank.
Breakfast in a Bag
The program allows students the opportunity to eat a healthy breakfast daily.
Adult GED and ELL classes are offered to families during after school hours.
After-school programs
Academic tutoring, CAMP CATCH and music enrichment
Principal Biographies
Theresa Kiger is a true Redskin! She attended Union Public Schools kindergarten through 12th grade. She attained her college education from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. Her bachelor’s degree is in elementary education with an emphasis in early childhood and a master’s degree in educational leadership.
Her teaching career began at Grove Elementary in a first grade classroom. In 1996, she piloted the district’s multiage class for first and second graders. In 2000, she received a national educator award for excellence in teaching, the Milken Educator Award. Kiger began as assistant principal of Clark Elementary in 2001. In 2002, she became principal of Roy Clark Elementary.
Wendy Johnson has been an educator for Union Public Schools since 2004. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, as well as her master’s degree in reading education from Northeastern State University.
Wendy has served on several school and district committees including Character Counts, professional development, Teacher of the Year, report card revision and reading textbook adoption. Wendy taught fifth grade for Moore Elementary and has thoroughly enjoyed her time as Assistant Principal at Roy Clark Elementary.
Her hobbies and interests include cooking, scrapbooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Helpline - Student Assistance Programs
A crisis helpline is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to any patron of the district who wants to report a crisis situation or to ask for information. Leave a message and your call will be returned promptly.
461-HELP - Union Safe Line
You may also call
1-877-SAFE-CALL, ext OK!
(1-877-723-3225, ext 651)
SAFE-CALL is a toll-free confidential hotline for students, parents, teachers, neighbors and anyone concerned about the safety of their local school.
Call us when you know of any activity threatening your school.