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Summer break is here! The 2025-26 school year will begin August 11.
![student exploring the STEM wall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745813004/garland/tkv7rbue7vpwhiegbo9g/PBIS300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745813004/garland/tkv7rbue7vpwhiegbo9g/PBIS300x300.jpg","width":300}])
We celebrated our cougars who displayed CLIMB expectations during the third grading cycle.
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Our STEM walls are a place where we foster creativity and lots of fun!
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Our youngest cougars are are hard at work developing those foundational reading skills.
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One of our fifth grade cougars caused quite the excitement at the City of Rowlett Art Show.
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April showers don't always have to wait for May flowers.
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We love our cougar volunteers!
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It was a night full of fun, laughter, and lots of emotions.