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About Cleora Schools

National Blue Ribbon School 2023
Exemplary High Performing

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Outdoor Learning

Outdoor Classroom, Wood Technology, Hiking Trail, Fishing Pond, Archery, Botany, Horticulture

1-to-1 Technology Program

Student MacBook's and Online Learning

Top Rated

  • #1 School in Oklahoma

  • Rigorous Curriculum & High Expectations.

  • Top 1% Nationally

Where we are located

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Cleora teachers and Staff travel from all over to be part of our amazing school!
Our current faculty members come from the following areas:

Cleora to:

  • Tulsa (1 hr 10 min)

  • Verdigris (54 min)

  • Claremore (50 min)

  • Vinita (17 min)

  • Grove (24 min)

  • Miami (30 min)

  • Oswego, KS (58 min)

  • Chetopa, KS (45 min)

Other surrounding locations to consider:

  • Joplin (50 min)

  • Owasso (1 hr 10 min)

  • Bentonville, AR (1 hr 20 min)

  • Baxter Springs, KS (45 min)

Join the Cardinal family!!

Updated on 1/12/2026

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
(To begin in August of the 2026-2027 school year)

  • 6th Grade Teacher (Individuals must possess the proper Oklahoma certification. Please send a letter of interest, resume, teaching certificate, and references to Kenny Guthrie, Superintendent, Cleora School, 451358 East 295 Road, Afton, OK 74331 or via email to kguthrie@cleora.net)

  • Substitute Bus Driver (Individuals interested in being a bus driver must be willing to complete the training and certification process.)

Please send a letter of interest and all applicable information to Kenny Guthrie, Superintendent, 451358 East 295 Road, Afton, OK 74331, or email to kguthrie@cleora.net.

Thank you for your interest.

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Cleora School is a National Blue Ribbon School on beautiful Grand Lake in Northeast Oklahoma. We offer a highly competitive package to our employees that includes true District-Paid Retirement along with other incentives and perks. We provide small class sizes, one-to-one technology for all students, strong discipline, and high academics while receiving great parent/community support. Here at Cleora, we are proud to say we are a consistently high-achieving school "Where Learning Is #1". Come join us!

Interested applicants can send a resume, certifications, and references to Kenny Guthrie, Superintendent, at kguthrie@cleora.net or mail to 451358 East 295 Road, Afton, OK 74331. For immediate information or questions email Kenny Guthrie at kguthrie@cleora.net or call 918-256-6401.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Cleora School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or qualified disability. EOE