On Monday night, the Claremore Board of Education got to do one of their favorite duties, recognizing Claremore students for their impressive accomplishments. Three Claremore High School Swimmers were acknowledged for their academic and athletic successes at the 2023 State Competition.🏊🏻♀️🦓
Senior: Sylvia Admire - #1 Valedictorian
-200 Freestyle- State Champion
-100 Freestyle-3rd place
-She made All-State Team!
-She is committed to swimming for Illinois State!
-She is an All-World Swimmer of the Year finalist and is waiting to find out in June if she won.
-Freshman year: 500m Freestyle State Runner-up and 200m Freestyle State Runner-up
-Sophomore year: 500m Freestyle State Runner-up and 50m Freestyle 3rd
-Junior year: 100m Freestyle State Champion and 200m Freestyle State Champion
Brenlyn Vickrey
100m Backstroke-3rd place
Summer Pfeiffer
100m Breaststroke-12th place
200m IM-12th place
Congratulations to these young ladies!🦓♥🏊🏻♀️
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ClaremoreHighSchool #CHSSwimTeam
🚀🛰👨🏻🚀👩🏻🚀Ms. Henry's third graders got a super cool surprise in class! They got to experience all things space from an astronaut suit, astronaut sleeping bag, space food, space shuttle tile, and astronaut suit materials layers! An interesting and hands-on learning experience they won't forget anytime soon!🚀🛰👨🏻🚀👩🏻🚀
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Catalayah Elementary
🦓♥🎓COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION
- 12 Days brought to you by Mrs. Angie Hendrickson
and her son Ayden Carroll.
Mrs. Hendrickson has been a member of the CPS Staff
for 11 years as a paraprofessional at Roosa
Elementary. When asked about her fondest memory of
Ayden in elementary, she shared about all the love and
support Ayden received, “ I remember when Ayden was
in 2nd grade with the Amazing Mrs. Devers - then Miss
Hartsock. After their first Celebrate Success assembly
he'd earned several reading certificates and met his
goals for the nine weeks. She gushed over each and
every one of them and encouraged them all for next
time. I can remember him finding me as soon as school
was over telling me excitedly that he knew why her
name was HARTsock - because of her big heart and
how much she loved her kids and that he couldn't wait
to read more to see how proud she'd be!” She loves the
community that Claremore provides for its students.
The love and compassion all the teachers display to
each and every student is something she is grateful
Ayden has experienced all 12 years of school. She is
thankful to Mr. Riggs at CHS for being such a
compelling teacher, “he really encouraged Ayden to
look outside of his plans for the future and consider
learning different things.”
Ayden is Zebra born and bred. He has attended
Claremore Public Schools since Pre-K and will
graduate on the same stage as his parents did in 1999
and 1998. He has many fond memories at CPS but his
favorite was “going to the State Competition for TSA. It
was the first time I went on an overnight school trip and
was a great opportunity to meet people from other
schools and make memories with my friends.” He loved
walking over to Roosa after a long day at WRJH,
hanging out in his mom’s classroom and working
alongside his mom on homework.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CountdowntoCommencement
#Classof2023
👨🏻🍳🍳Cooking Up Success!
Our very own Claremore Public Schools student, Landon Wheat, has been named a National Finalist for the 2023 Future Chef competition! 🧑🏻🍳🍳🥳
CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE: ➡️ https://futurechefschallenge.com/
Out of hundreds of submissions from almost 200 school districts across the country, Landon's fruit or vegetable side dish recipe has made it to the Top 5 in the Nation!
We need your support to help Landon become the 2023 National Future Chef Winner.
Don't forget to check out the videos from each finalist and cast
your vote between Monday, May 8th, and Friday, May 12th.
Let's show everyone the power of child nutrition and help Landon bring the title home!
#futurechefs #futurechefs2023 #SDXFutureChefs
#claremontelementary
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #SDXFUTURECHEFs #SUDEXONATIONALS #Claremontelementary
Looking for something to do this summer? CPS has compiled a webpage for summer camps and resources. We will add them to the list as they are made available. 🎨Art 🏀Basketball 🏈Football ⚽Soccer 🏐Volleyball 👨👨👧👧Zebra Stripes 🏅RSU Sports Camps 🍔Free Summer Meals ➕ the City of Claremore Summer Guide AND MORE... Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps Going to a camp? Remember to wear your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!
Claremore High School Zoology class spent the day at RSU on a field trip. They caught and identified invertebrates to help with species identification and make assumptions about water quality based on what is living there. 🐸🐢🦟
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Claremorehighschool
Jerzy the Therapuetic Court Dog visited Claremont Elementary! The students loved getting to make a new furry friend and learn all about the responsibilities of a Therapeutic Court Dog. Jerzy is an Aussie doodle who has the compassionate job of providing comfort and therapy at the Rogers County Courthouse. The students were beyond excited to get to meet her acquaintance and watch her show off some tricks! Thank you for coming for a visit, Jerzy!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #JerzytheCourtDog #ClaremorePublicSchools
Reminder: CPS will NOT have early release days on Friday, May 12th, 19th, or 26th. CPS will release students and run bus routes according to the regular school day calendar.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Our Zebra 5A State Qualifers are headed to OSSAA GOLF STATE TOURNAMENT, today!!
Good luck to Jack Williams, Tripp Jackson, Gage Hall, Alex Countryman, and Tristan Starkey as they head to Duncan.
Today they will have a practice round in Duncan at The Territory. Monday they will play round 1 of 36 holes. Tuesday will be round 2 of 18 holes. Safe travels and shoot low and smart boys! TAKE STATE!! ⛳️🦓
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
REMINDER - THIS WEEK
👨⚕️ CHS/WRJH Sports Physicals - provided by medical professionals through the Claremore Zebra Sports Foundation
📅 MAY 10th
💲 $20.00 - (Checks are to be made out to Zebra Sports Foundation)
🕒Begins at 3:00 PM
📍CHS School New Gym Lobby
📝Medical History and Parental Consent Forms must be completed before the physical. Download here: https://5il.co/17mgz
💻Rank One Consent must also be completed before the athlete competes.
▶ https://www.rankonesport.com/content/Parent/Parent
Proceeds benefit the CSF which provides funds for various needs in our programs.
Contact: Molly Cerrito at mcerrito@claremore.k12.ok.us
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
ZEBRA STRIPES SUMMER PROGRAM NOW ENROLLING for May-August 2023
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade
2 Sessions
🌞June 5 - June 30, 2023
🌞July 10 - August 5, 2023
⌚6:30 AM - 6 PM
Full-Time l Part-Time l Drop-In Rates Available
Summer packet: https://5il.co/gxfd
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Junior High 2023 Summer Baseball Team Tryouts
⚾Incoming 7th and 8th graders
⚾May 23rd @ 5pm
⚾Legion Field
⚾Bring: 2023 school transcript, current physical form, glove, bat, cleats, pants/belt, t-shirt, hat and any other equipment you may need. Baseballs will be provided.
Contact: jonathan.gelnar@claremore.k12.ok.us
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
CHS Baseball Tryouts for 23-24 Season
⚾Incoming 9th graders and any NEW to CHS who will be in the 9th - 12th
⚾May 22nd @ 5pm
⚾Legion Field
Contact: jonathan.gelnar@claremore.k12.ok.us
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
💃🏻✨🕺🏻 Extraordinary Prom
Mr. Micah and Mrs. Schaub's students danced the night away and looked glamorous while doing so! Everyone had the best time with friends and family on the dance floor!
See more photos here▶
https://amanda-shott-photography.client-gallery.com/gallery/claremore-prom
A big thank you to Amanda Shotts Photography for all the wonderful pictures!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
A very special thank you to Neely Insurance, here in Claremore, for their cash donation to our teachers of the year. They gifted each site Teacher of the Year with $100 cash and the District Teacher of the Year with $500 cash. The Claremore Community strongly supports education, and we are honored to have generous businesses, like Neely Insurance, that reward the excellence of our educators. Thank you Neely Insurance for your investment in Claremore Public Schools and our teachers. ♥👨🏻🏫🦓👩🏻🏫
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ClaremoreZebras #Community #ClaremoreCommunity #NeelyInsurance
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!
All families must complete enrollment every year. Enrollment may be completed entirely online, and we recommend using a desktop or laptop computer to enroll. If you do not have access to a computer, or if you need enrollment assistance, the CPS Enrollment Center has computers and scanners available and will be happy to help. They are open daily from 8a - 4p (arrive by 3:30p).
You are now able to enroll your current students for the 2023-2024 school year by accessing the student records portal through this link https://ok.wengage.com/claremore.
Please watch the video instructions or follow the written instructions to update the necessary information and complete the 2024 school year enrollment. This applies to current and new students.
If you have not previously accessed your Parent Portal account, contact the CPS Wengage Administrator at lkibbe@claremore.k12.ok.us.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🦓🥇🥈🥉Claremore High School is coming off a successful weekend after competing at the Conference Track meet in Tahlequah! The Varsity Girl's Team placed 4th, and the Varsity Boy's Team placed 3rd. Congratulations to these Zebras! Below are individual placements within the top 3.
Field Events:
Girls Pole Vault Varsity-
2nd - Kylee Saye
Girls Discus Throw Varsity-
3rd - Abbey Hendrickson
Running Events:
Girls 100 Meter Dash Varsity-
3rd - Lynie Bailey
Girls 1600 Meter Run Varsity-
3rd - Emma Robinson
Girls 4x400 Meter Relay Varsity-
3rd -
1). Naomi Verges 2). Samantha Huggins
3). Tylea Jones 4). Emma Robinson
Field Events:
Boys High Jump Varsity-
2nd - Eli Rogers
Boys Pole Vault Varsity-
2nd - Cooper Zickefoose
Running Events:
Boys 100 Meter Dash Varsity-
1st - Gage Deckard
Boys 200 Meter Dash Varsity-
1st - Gage Deckard
Boys 1600 Meter Run Varsity-
2nd - Cal Pritchett
Boys 4x100 Meter Relay Varsity-
3rd -
1). Breyen Dotson 2). Dylan Cryder
3). Eli Rogers 4). Gage Deckard
Boys 4x200 Meter Relay Varsity-
2nd -
1). Breyen Dotson 2). Dylan Cryder
3). Ashton Andrews 4). Gage Deckard
Boys 4x400 Meter Relay Varsity-
3rd -
1). Dylan Cryder 2). Ashton Andrews
3). Eli Rogers 4). Cal Pritchett
Freshmen :
Field Events:
Boys High Jump 9th Division-
3rd - Xander Rodriges
Boys Pole Vault 9th Division-
1st - Alex Miller
Boys Shot Put 9th Division-
3rd - Landon King
Running Events:
Boys 4x100 Meter Relay 9th Division-
3rd -
1). Tony Lozoya 2). Xander Rodriguez
3). Landon King 4). Eli Ramirez
Boys 4x200 Meter Relay 9th Division-
3rd -
1). Bryson Hall 2). Xander Rodriguez
3). Landon King 4). Eli Ramirez
📚🍎🦓💯Claremore High School students ACE the ACT!
At some point in a High School student's career, they have to take the dreaded ACT. This timed standardized test is a significant factor for College Admissions, scholarships, and more. It is comprised of four different subjects, Math, Science, Reading, and English, and is compiled to create a perfect score of 36. This is a very challenging test, and Junior - Drew Mason has accumulated a super score of 36 based on the ACT tests he has taken throughout his High School career!
Sophomore Campbell Crum has had success of his own on this challenging test. While only 0.925% of test takers score a 35, that now includes Campbell Crum who received this impressive score on his first opportunity to take the ACT. This is an incredible achievement for these two students, and Claremore Public Schools is very proud!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Claremorehighschool #ACTTest
🦓🍎📚Teacher of the Year Grants
Thank you to Claremore Public Schools Foundation, a premier sponsor, for their $1,000 donation to fund classroom grants for our Teacher of the Year Recipients. Each site teacher received $100 and the District Teacher of the Year, Mr. Riggs, received $500. The teachers say the best part about this grant is there is no paperwork involved! A special thank you to all the partners in education and the CPSF Board for making this possible!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSF #GrantPatrol #Teacheroftheyear
#19 Salutatorian - Ethan Smith
Next Steps: Northeast Technology Center
Field of Studies: EMT Basic to be a firefighter
Zebra Since: 4th-grade
🔴What advice would you give your freshman self? Never let your inner voice tear you down and keep you from being your best.
🔴What has this journey taught you about yourself? This journey has taught me the true meaning of hard work.
🔴 What does this accomplishment mean to you? This accomplishment means a lot to me because it validates all of my hard work throughout the years.
🔴Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? Being a Zebra means always having love and support from my fellow zebras.
🔴What staff member impacted your life most and how in elementary school? Mr. Brazel from Westside made the biggest impact on my life by always supporting and helping me when k was behind.
🔴What staff member impacted your life most and how in junior high? Mr. Curran impacted my junior high experience most because he helped me find my passion for making music.
🔴What staff member impacted your life most and how in high school? Mr. Riggs made the biggest impact on my life by showing me my true academic strengths and always pushing me to be my best self.
🔴What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? I will always keep my love for the zebra family with me throughout my future path.
🔴What activities you have been involved in? Marching band, Concert band, Indoor percussion, Biomed club, AP / Pre-AP Programs, and SAGA
🔴What was the hardest part (challenges) you had to overcome to achieve this honor? The hardest part of my academic career was pushing through my AP classes.
🔴What are you most proud of in your high school career? I am most proud of being the drumline captain two years in a row.
Awards / Honors / Scholarships
Awards: Oklahoma highschool honors
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Classof2023
