About Clausell

Mission 

Clausell Elementary offers an inclusive environment that fosters lifelong learning, strengthens character, and equips scholars to be successful. 

Vision

Students will be motivated to learn, build positive and respectful relationships, and grow into responsible, confident individuals ready to thrive in a global society. 

Bulldog Builder 

I’m a Clausell Bulldog, proud and strong, 

I choose to learn all day long. 

Kind in heart and sharp in mind, 

I lead with love and always shine. 

A Clausell Bulldog strong and true 

I ACHIEVE in all I do! 

Motto 

At Clausell, we ACHIEVE 

Aim to be Caring, Helpful, Impactful, Engaged, Versatile and Empowered 

History

Odell Clausell (1907-1952) was born on June 18, 1907, in Hazlehurst, MS, one of eleven children of Listen and Alice Clausell.  Odell received her early education in the public schools of Copiah County and went from there to New Orleans, LA, where she completed high school at Straight College, now a part of Dillard University.

She received her bachelor's degree from Tuskegee Institute and desiring to become proficient in her chosen profession of teaching, she pursued further education and received her master's degree from Indiana University.

Odell began her teaching career in the Jackson Public School District at the Smith Robertson School in September, 1929 and was later transferred to the Martin School where she worked until the time of her death.  She was a great lover of children and regarded each child as an individual.