Claremore High School

Registration is now open for the CPSF Denim & Diamonds Brainiac fundraising event on January 27, 2024. Get your dynamic team together, as we have a super fun evening planned! Register your team here: https://bit.ly/CPSFBrainiac. Thank you for partnering with us to enrich the quality of education in the Claremore Public Schools. CPSF has awarded $1.7 million in grants to CPS teachers since 1998, funded by events like this one. Questions? Contact the CPSF Director, Shanna O'Shields at foundation@claremore.k12.ok.us *Must be 21 to participate in this event*

Next week is Red Ribbon Week. This week is about being kind to your mind and making good choices to keep yourself safe and drug free! The dress up days are: *Tuesday, PJ day, “Wake up drug free” *Wednesday dress like a Nerd, “Too smart to start” *Thursday wear all your Neon, “Future is bright without drugs” *Friday is Spirit Day, “Zebras against drugs” Sponsored by SADD Club-D. Savage, Room 208

Juniors--- Don’t leave college $$$$ on the table. Apply for Oklahoma’s Promise now before it’s too late. Oklahoma’s Promise participants are more likely to earn a degree than those not in the program. Apply at okpromise.org. See a GEAR UP team member for assistance or contact Debra Keil (dkeil@osrhe.edu).

Digital Video Editing classes wrapped up their unit in Photography and learning about the exposure triangle with a long exposure assignment! Students worked in groups to make different shapes and letters using glow sticks, flash lights, and Christmas lights wrapped around a baton. Thanks again to CPSF for funding the grant to purchase the class set of cameras used here!

Check out ZTV's latest edition. * New Teachers * Enriching Students * Athletic Performance Gym * Foreign Exchange Students experience at CHS https://youtu.be/LnjHkC1ydUE

School Picture Retakes are coming soon. They are scheduled for November 1st, from 8:15 AM-2:30 PM in the STEM Building. Contact jwarden@claremore.k12.ok.us if you have any questions.

CHS Varsity Dance - Nothing "Bundt" Nationals Now selling Nothing "Bundt" Cake $6.25 Each - Medium Sized Flavors: Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Raspberry, Red Velvet, Lemon, Vanilla, Carrot, Strawberries and Cream, Confetti, Snickerdoodle, Pumpkin Spice, and *Gluten Free* Chocolate Chip Cookie Email jwarden@claremore.k12.ok.us to order by Due October 29, 2023

ZTV had the opportunity to tour News on 6 in Tulsa and hear more about how television and radio stations operate. The class got to visit with Cliff and Carly from '92.9 The River' and hear about what preparing for a live radio show looks like, and visit with meteorologist Alan Crone who shared about preparing for reporting on severe weather. After the official tour, ZTV met up with Claremore alumni Matt Rahn who is a multimedia journalist at News On 6. Matt gave a demonstration of the news drone and answered questions about the process of reporting news and operating the camera in the SkyNews 6 helicopter.

If you are interested in tips on how to raise your ACT score the Chad Cargill workshop is available on Oct. 17th at the Pryor NTC campus. The cost is $40 and the workshop is from 9a.m. to 12:00p.m. To reserve your seat call the Pryor NTC campus. More information can be found in the counseling office.

🎭 CASTING CALL - Disney FROZEN JR AUDITIONS! 📍Robson Performing Arts Center - 101 East Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK 📅Saturday, October 21st 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦Ages 8 to 18 2 Audition Times for Your Convenience! ⌚10am-Noon or 1pm-3pm *Can't make it that day? Set up an appt. Email - Ruby Quinn at rquinn@claremore.k12.ok.us Performances Are December 15-17! Rehearsals M-Th, 6-8pm, with some Saturday Mornings No stress auditions! Younger ones will be given a line to check for volume. and we will sing along to a song from Frozen! We'd love to hear a song from teens being considered for big roles, but no stress! We are here to have fun! For more info call 918-923-4290.

Block Final Information Tuesday (10/17)- 1st and 3rd hour finals Wednesday (10/18) - 2nd and 4th hour finals Study tips brought to you by CHS seniors! Put your phone down and study! Get plenty of sleep Eat a healthy breakfast Make flash cards Find a study buddy Take your time and do your best! Good Luck!

Claremore High School football players are taking a unique approach to express their gratitude towards their teachers. On game day, the players are giving their jerseys to their teachers as a gesture of appreciation. This act of kindness is a way of recognizing the hard work and dedication of the educators who have played an important role in their lives. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

October 13th marks the 248th birthday of the U.S. Navy. The Claremore High School NJROTC celebrated by hosting a cake cutting ceremony. As part of tradition, the oldest sailor gets the first piece of cake. The second piece of cake is then given to the youngest sailor. This signifies the passing of knowledge from the old to the young. Chief Jasper, 22 year Navy veteran and Naval Science Chief at CHS, and the youngest future sailor Cadet Andrew Hickman enjoy a piece of cake celebrating the Navy’s birthday today.

🍁 REMINDER - FALL BREAK 🍁 CPS will be closed for FALL BREAK on October 19-23, 2023. Enjoy the time with your family, make a memory, and we will see you on Tuesday, October 24th. Need something to do? Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and support our teams. 🏐Volleyball State Tournament @ Union High School - 19th & 20th 🏈 Varsity Football @ Bishop Kelly - 20th 🏃🏼‍♂️ Cross County Regionals (TBA) - 21st 🏈JV Football vs BK @ Home - 23rd

CPS Families, if you plan to attend any CPS athletic event, please check your email for an important message from CPS Communications concerning spectator expectations.

College Rep on Campus: The University of Tulsa will be on campus Friday, Oct. 6th at 9:30 AM in Room 509. Plan to attend for more information.

That Zebra 30-14 win over the Ridgerunners puts Claremore at a 5-0 record for the season! Next up #BEATPRYOR #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Claremore Indian Education Committee(IEC) will have a special meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 6-6:30 p.m. at the Enrollment Center at 101 West 11th. The meeting will be held to hold the JOM Annual Election. To serve on the JOM IEC, a person must be the parent or guardian of a JOM-verified child. School board members or spouses, school administrators or spouses, and school employees or spouses can not serve on the committee. Any parent, community member, or other interested may attend the meeting. For more information on Title VI at CPS, check our webpage at https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/title-vi-indian-education. -- Jackie Boyd JOM Coordinator Claremore Public Schools

Having someone to encourage and help CHS Seniors navigate the college application process can open the door for students to pursue a postsecondary education. Today is College App Day at CHS sponsored by GEAR UP. All seniors had the opportunity to receive hands-on assistance as they take the first big step toward continuing their education following high school. GEAR UP also waives the application fee for Oklahoma colleges and universities this week. If you know of a senior that missed College App Day (Sept 26), please have them contact a GEAR UP team member. GEAR UP staff will be available on Thursday, Sept 28, in the Think Tank during ENCORE and the rest of the day in the library. On Friday, Sept 29, GEAR UP staff will be in the library. Free codes for college apps expire on Friday, Sept 29.

The ASVAB test is being offered on Tuesday Oct. 3rd at 8:30 a.m. in the CHS Library. This is a test that measures your strengths, weaknesses and potential for future success in four domains: verbal, math, science and technical. If you are interested in taking the ASVAB please sign up in the counseling office, room 101.