Claremore Public Schools

After an exciting evening of wrestling, the Red and White Dual was a success; giving a glimpse of what's to come this season for the Zebras! Junior high & high school athletes, football & baseball coaches, and CHS alumni competed and making it a night everyone will remember!💪🏽🦓🤼‍♂️ Ending the night with an explosion of excitement, Zickefoose & Price created a full-circle moment on the mat 5 years later. CHS junior, Cooper Zickefoose, was victorious over 2018 Alumni and Claremore legend Parker Price! The anticipated feature match kept everyone on their toes! If you missed it, you will just have to wait until next year to catch the rematch!🦓💪🏽♥ Google Drive Link for more photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VdptZoYyIqPiB7JgF72EkIYg4hPoGLza #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

ZEBRA NATION... IT IS GAME DAY IN CLAREMORE, OK -PLAYOFF EDITION ROUND 2!!🏈💪🏽🦓 Tonight in Elgin, OK, the Claremore Zebras will be battling the Owls to advance to the Semi-Finals of the 5A Playoffs! Be in the stands LOUD AND PROUD or virtual to support this history-making team! We wanna see that #CPSZEBRAPRIDE - even if you can't be there, show your virtual support!🦓❤🏈 📍: @ Elgin High School 📆: Friday, November 17th ⏰: Kickoff @ 7:00pm 🎫: Purchase tickets at the link below - $8.35 (your phone will act as your ticket.) or pay $10 at the gate. https://gofan.co/event/1236534?schoolId=OSSAA 🎥 ZTV will be live streaming at the link below - https://youtube.com/live/9HwDEkXswQQ?feature=share ❤️Want to join your community? Cedar Point Church is hosting a watch party on the big screen at the church!

Watch out, turkeys! Our Catalayah Pre-K students are on a mission to give the ultimate disguise in preparation for Thanksgiving! 🦃🎨 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Zebra 👉🏻 RSU Hillcat CHS senior, Devyn Llewellyn's recent signing with Rogers State University signifies his commitment to competing in track and cross country at the collegiate level. This achievement reflects his athletic prowess and dedication, highlighting his achievement both academically and athletically. Congratulations, Devyn!🦓❤🏃🏻‍♂️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremont fourth-grade students got creative while working on different STEM projects in the innovation lab! They dove headfirst into a series of mind-bending STEM activities that pushed the boundaries of their creativity and logical thinking. It was watching little geniuses in action!🦓❤🔬 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Tonight is the night to get your first look at the Zebra Wrestling program. All wrestlers from 7th thru 12th grade will be competing in an intersquad wrestling dual tonight at 6 PM in the Mobra. Admission is free but we will have a place for donations that will go toward the program. The feature match tonight will be returning junior state placer Cooper Zickefoose vs 2x state placer and 2018 graduate Parker Price. What a special match it will be as Parker was a wrestler that Cooper admired and looked up to when he was a youth wrestler. But don't kid yourself, Parker does not want to lose, and even though Cooper has the up most respect for Parker, when the whistle blows it will be a war. Lets pack the Mobra for all these young men and women. Tonight at 6:00pm, BE THERE!💪🤼❤️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside 3rd graders adding newly discovered, interesting facts to Ms. Lang’s “Did You Know?” wall in the library! When students discover something new, they have the chance to share it with others. 🧠📚🦓💪🏽 What is your favorite fun fact?📚 Our favorite is - a group of Zebras is called a dazzle!🦓 #CPZZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Miss Danielle Young to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Miss Young is a Will Rogers Junior High 8th grade ELA teacher! This is her first year at CPS! She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist Univeristy with her Bachelors in Business Administration and has her Juris Doctorate from University of Tulsa College of Law. When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “the sense of community within the CPS District.” She chose to teach because “To help students learn about not only the school subjects, but also about themselves, their classmates, and the world around them. Many kids need a compassionate, safe place, and I am happy to hold this space for them.” Miss Young enjoys ice hockey, baking, cooking, plants, traveling, music, and gardening. She has a dog, a bearded dragon, and 100+ houseplants. A fun fact about Miss Young is she has been to several countries, switched from law to teaching, and is a hockey fanatic! 📚: The All Souls Trilogy 📽: 10 Things I Hate About You 🍽: Pringles, jalapeno chips, & salty snacks 🍬: Airheads, Twizzlers, sour patch kids 🥤: Diet Dr. Pepper 🌈: Orange, Green, & Teal 📍 : Anything can be a vacation with the right mindset! 🏁:OSU & Dallas Stars 📝: “When you're nervous about stepping outside of your comfort zone, remind yourself: "It feels scary because it's unfamiliar, not because I'm incapable." - Mitchell C. Clark Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Miss Danielle Young! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Who likes roller coasters?! 🎢 Exploring physics and creativity in their STEM class, Mrs. Rahn's class engineered awe-inspiring paper roller coasters. With precision and teamwork, they craft loops, drops, and twists, mastering the art of momentum and gravity.🦓🎢 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

If you can't get to Elgin to watch the ZEBRA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS the next best thing is to watch it with your community. Cedar Point helped make it possible for ZTV to livesteam the game and they are hosting a WATCH PARTY at 7PM on the big screen. Everyone is welcome! Wear RED and bring your own refreshments! Pastor Rick is a Zebra alum ‘78 and excited to CHEER on the ZEBRAS with YOU! 🦓❤️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our Zebra kindergartners and first graders moseyed on over to Robson PAC to "Giddy up & Learn"! With cowboy hats on and boots tappin', these young wranglers embarked on a musical adventure through the Wild West with Stephen Fite!🤠🐎🦓 Stephen Fite is a Children's Musician and Songwriter of upbeat, rockin' educational tunes for the classroom and beyond. He has performed throughout the South and Central United States since 1995. With lassos twirling and smiles shining, these little Zebra wranglers galloped away with a corral full of new knowledge and a morning to remember!!🤠🐎 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

JOM Parent Committee Meeting - NOTICE All meetings will be held at the Education Service Center, 101 W. 11th Street, Claremore, OK.  All parents or guardians of eligible JOM students attending Claremore Public Schools are welcome to attend. JOM Parent Committee elections are in October. 23-24 Regular Meetings ➡November 16 @5:45 PM - CANCELLED ➡January 25th @5:45 PM - CHANGED to January 11th ➡March 14th @5:45 PM ➡May 9th @5:45 PM For more information about our Title IV - Indian Education Programs, check out our website: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/title-vi-indian-education If you have questions, contact Jackie Boyd at jboyd@claremore.k12.ok.us.

Empowering the next generation: Community members dedicate their time to preparing elementary students for BizTown success, conducting mock interviews that instill real-life skills and confidence. Together, we're building a foundation for future leaders and entrepreneurs!🦓🏫👔 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Miss Chloe Zickefoose back to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!🦓♥📸 Chloe is the Claremore Public Schools District Communications Specialist. She is a CHS Alum from the Class of 2020. You will usually see her with a camera in hand and on a mission! She is a part of documenting school events and activities, capturing the educational experience at all levels, content creation, and conveying the CPS District goals! When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “There is such a strong sense of support and community within CPS; in this particular role, I get to see firsthand the passion teachers and administrators have and how our students, from all grade levels, benefit from that. Being a Zebra is a special thing, and this role allows me to tell that story and capture those special moments between teachers, staff, families, and students.” Miss Zickefoose enjoys reading (a lot), spending time with her family, traveling, and cheering her brother on at wrestling tournaments and track events. She has three golden doodles, whom she adores. A fun fact about Chloe is as much as she loves reading, she will only read paper/physical copies of books - no audio or e-books! 📚: Any genre - Classics & Realistic Fiction in particular! 🍬: Sour Patch Kids or Reese's M&Ms 🥤: Lavender Iced Coffee 🌈:Yellow 📍: I love a good road trip, wherever that may be! 📝: “With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?” - Oscar Wilde Welcome back to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Miss Chloe Zickefoose!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public Schools embraces the vibrant tapestry of culture during Native American Heritage Month! Claremore Public Schools honors this rich legacy by hosting the Wichita War Dancer. With captivating performances and engaging discussions about tribal regalia, our students of all ages had the privilege of experiencing and learning firsthand about Indigenous traditions.🧡🌞🦓 The Wichita War Dancer, Greg Victors, performed traditional dances and participated in insightful discussions on the intricacies of his tribe's regalia which captivated students and staff. A privilege to witness the power of Native American heritage and honor the legacy of Native American culture.🧡 Thank you, Wichita War Dancer, for taking the time to share your culture, perform, and celebrate Native American heritage with our students! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The CHS Art Club is turning windows into masterpieces across Claremore as they paint their way to success in their latest fundraiser. These talented artists are turning ordinary windows into extraordinary works of art and showing #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! 🦓❤🎨 If you are interested in supporting CHS Art Club and want to help them 'brush' up on funds for future artistic endeavors, reach out to the advisor and art teacher, Taylor Hoffer at taylor.hoffer@claremore.k12.ok.us !🎨🖼🦓

Claremore Public Schools sites stood united to honor our heroes this Veterans Day, as spirited assemblies echoed with gratitude and respect. Patriotism is one of the core principles CPS instills in our students, showing love and devotion to this country. These gatherings are more than just events; they're heartfelt tributes to the men and women who've selflessly defended our freedom. The applause served as a symphony of gratitude, to recognize the sacrifices made by our veterans. Claremore's schools became a canvas of red, white, and blue, painting a vivid picture of appreciation for the men and women who have sacrificed for our country. ❤🤍💙🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In case you missed it.. the Zebras are galloping on into ROUND 2 of the playoffs! After an exciting win against the Sapulpa Chieftains, the Zebs will be playing against the Elgin Owls this FRIDAY NIGHT!🦓♥💪🏽🏈 Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!🚩🦓 Access photos from the last FNL are at the link below: Must have a Claremore school email to access. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RJxHccJcssY-ijs5MJVv4DAyspEtVo-a?usp=sharing

🦃 CPS will be closed November 20th - 24th for Thanksgiving Break 🦃 As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. - John F. Kennedy. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Check out these 2nd-grade authors & illustrators! Every 2nd grade class is creating & publishing a class book. Each student wrote, revised, and finalized the written part for their page in their class book. Then, they got to illustrate their writing. 📝🖍️ This is such a fun & memorable project!! We can’t wait to read & see what these students created. ❤️🦓 Way to go Westies, Mrs. Collins, Ms. Brown, Mrs. Woods & Mrs. Sweet! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE