Claremore Public Schools

📢 Public Schools Week is Here! 📢 ❤️🦓 Join parents, families, teachers, and staff across the nation in celebrating the vital role of public education! ❤️🦓 We’re proud to recognize our hometown schools and all the opportunities public education provides. You can be part of the celebration, too! Show your support by updating your social media profile picture, header, or story with the #PublicSchoolProud graphic during the week of February 24th. Let’s remind our elected officials how essential public schools are, serving 95% of students in Oklahoma. ❤️🦓 Thank you for trusting us to educate and support your children in a caring, high-achieving environment. #CPSZebraPride #PublicSchoolProud #OklaEd

STATE BOUND ZEBRAS! 🏆🤼‍♂️🦓 A huge congratulations to our 10 Claremore Zebras who punched their tickets to the State Wrestling Tournament! 💪🏽🤼 🥇 Josh Felciano – Regional Champion! 🥈 Tristan Peters - Regional Runner Up 🥈 Mason Gillispie - Regional Runner Up 🥈 Maddox Jackson - Regional Runner Up 🥈 Gunner Murray - Regional Runner Up 🥈 Cooper Zickefoose - Regional Runner Up 🥉 Alex Llanas - 3rd Place 🏅 Jackson Roach – 4th Place 🏅 Michael Robertson – 5th Place 🏅 Hayden Lee – 5th Place As a team, we finished as Regional Runner-Up—an incredible achievement for our Zebras! 🏆 Now, it’s time to take on State! Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and cheer them on as they compete for a championship! 💪🏽🤼

📆Here is your calendar reminder for March 🔴Early Release Days (PLC): 7th, 14th, 28th 🔴Parent-Teacher Conferences Elementary & WRJH: 6th 🔴Parent-Teacher Conferences Elementary: 11th 🔴Closed Spring Break: 17-21 🔴Parent-Teacher Conferences High School: 27th

We had 3 more Zebras join the 💯 Win Club! 🤼‍♀️MacKenzie Bacon with her semi-finals win on Monday at Regionals! She is the FIRST Lady Zebra in school history to achieve this milestone! 🤼Maddox Jackson with a 1st round win! 🤼Mason Gillispie with his semi-finals win! Congrats to all 3 seniors! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎶🎺 Band students took the stage at the PAC today for our Solo/Ensemble Pre-Contest! This event gave them a valuable opportunity to perform, receive feedback, and build confidence through the experience. It’s all about preparation and growth—great job to everyone who participated! 👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Thank You, CPS Maintenance Team! 👏❄️ While we’ve stayed cozy and warm inside, our incredible maintenance team has been out in the freezing temperatures, working hard for when our students return to class & can do so safely. Their dedication doesn’t go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for all they do! Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show your appreciation! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zebra Friday😎 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

💘🎉 Friendship & Fun on Valentine’s Day! 🎈❤️ Our classrooms were filled with smiles, sweet treats, and friendship as students celebrated Valentine’s Day with class parties! From exchanging kind messages to enjoying fun activities, it was a day full of love and laughter. Here’s to friendship and kindness—today and every day! 💌✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✨ Congratulations to Room 701 Vocal Jazz! ✨ We are incredibly proud of our talented students for being selected as a 2025 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Honor Group! Their hard work, passion, and dedication shone brightly during their performance under the direction of Mr. Ruiel Doonkeen. We thank our choir parents, families, and the Claremore Public Schools Administration for their unwavering support. This accomplishment is a testament to the power of high-quality arts education, and the sense of belonging it creates. 🎶 Bravo, 701 Vocal Jazz; thank you for representing Claremore with excellence! 🎶

It looks like another "Slip, Slide, and Stay Inside Day" on Friday, February 21st. Due to the continued weather, dangerous roads, parking lots, and sidewalks, Claremore Public Schools will be closed again tomorrow. While we always strive to keep schools open, safety remains our top priority. CPS after-school activities are canceled. The OSSAA state wrestling regional matches will proceed as scheduled on Friday. The 5A matches begin at 5 p.m. The OSSAA state swim meet has been rescheduled to the 24th and 25th. Check your Rooms for updates from your coaches and advisors. This will be an official “snow day,” so your assignment includes being safe, staying warm, and making a memory! Make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.” District leaders will continue to monitor the forecast and evaluate conditions, and decisions will be made on a day-by-day basis. Updates will be on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, & Email) and local TV stations. Download the app on Android or iPhone. Make sure your contact information is up to date on your parent portal. Winter weather frequently asked questions: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291

🐉🎊 Celebrating the Chinese New Year in 2nd Grade! 🎉🥢 Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Sinni’s 2nd graders have been celebrating the Year of the Snake while exploring Chinese culture through hands-on learning and fun activities! Students participated in an Ed Young author study, read Lon Po Po (the Chinese version of Little Red Riding Hood), learned about Chinese customs, and compared Chinese and American New Year traditions. The celebration wrapped up with a feast where they tried pocky sticks, fried rice, noodles, fortune cookies, and even practiced using chopsticks! 🥠🍜 What a fun and engaging way to learn about the world! 🌍❤️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our Claremore Jazz Band is taking the stage at the SWOSU Jazz Festival, showing off their skills and passion for music. This event gives students a chance to perform, learn, and connect with other musicians in a great setting.🎷🎶 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

❄️WINTER WINS ANOTHER ROUND! ❄️Claremore Public Schools will be closed again on Thursday, February 20th. ❄️After-school activities, athletics, and competitive events are canceled. Coaches and program directors will provide updates on specific activities through Rooms on your CPS mobile app. ❄️This will be an official “snow day,” so your assignment includes being safe, staying warm, and making a memory! ❄️District leaders will continue to monitor the forecast and evaluate conditions, making daily decisions. Updates will be posted on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, and email) and local TV stations. Download the app on Android or iPhone. Make sure your contact information is up to date on your parent portal. ❄️Winter weather frequently asked questions: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291

Our ZTV students attended RSU Communication Day, where they explored media, journalism, and broadcasting. 🎥📝 They participated in workshops and connected with professors and industry professionals, gaining useful knowledge for their future in communications. Great job, ZTV! 🎙️👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Some of our high school band students recently had the incredible opportunity to perform at the OkMEA All-State Honor Festival! 🏆 Bryce Rhoades earned 1st Chair Tuba in the OkMEA All-State Wind Symphony, Logan Henson secured 1st Chair Tenor Sax in the All-State Jazz Ensemble, and Liam Sather showcased his skills on the drum set in the same ensemble. We’re so proud of them for representing Claremore at the highest level! 🎶👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Four of our Claremore girls are heading to the State Wrestling Tournament—a new program best! 💪🏽 🥈 MacKenzie Bacon finished as Runner-Up! 🎉 Cambry Suskey qualified with a Major Decision victory! 🥉 Malorie Shaw secured 3rd place with a pin! 🏅 Paige Webster battled to a 4th place finish! The team finished 7th overall, and we couldn’t be prouder of these ladies! Catch them in action at the OKC Fairgrounds next week as they compete for State titles! 🖤🤍 Drop a 👏 in the comments to show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE for our Lady Zebras! C-Love ❤️

Mr. McClurg’s 5th-grade art students dove into the world of optical illusions and geometric shapes last week! 🎨✨ Through creativity and focus, they explored how lines, patterns, and colors can trick the eye while designing bold, eye-catching works of art. 🔻🔸🔹▪️ Their masterpieces showcase the magic of blending math and art in a way that’s both challenging and fun. Stay tuned for more artistic adventures from our talented students! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It looks like the meteorologists were right on the mark this time. Claremore Public Schools will be closed again on Wednesday, February 19th, due to the continued winter weather. While we always strive to keep schools open, safety remains our top priority. After-school activities, athletics, and competitive events are canceled. Coaches and program directors will provide updates on specific activities through Rooms on your CPS mobile app. This will be an official “snow day,” so your assignment includes being safe, staying warm, and making a memory! Make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.” District leaders will continue to monitor the forecast and evaluate conditions, and decisions will be made on a day-by-day basis. Updates will be on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, & Email) and local TV stations. Download the app on Android or iPhone. Make sure your contact information is up to date on your parent portal. Winter weather frequently asked questions: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291

Mrs. Bright's Physical Science students have started their unit on atoms, ions, and isotopes. Although these exist at the atomic level, students used models to build atoms and see these concepts in action. 🧠🦓 By adjusting neutrons and electrons, they explored how atomic mass and charge impact the formation of ions and isotopes. Hands-on learning makes science come alive! ⚛️✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

One of our digital pianos got the VIP treatment—riding in style on a school bus to Tulsa for repairs! 🎹🚌 Even our most cherished instruments need a little TLC now and then. We’re excited to have it back soon, good as new and ready to make music! #cpszebrapride