Will Rogers Junior High

We are hiring individuals passionate about positively influencing children's lives by bringing a smile, a kind word, or a friendly high five. Our top priority is recruiting applicants dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential. These flexible career opportunities offer a schedule with nights, weekends, and holidays off. We believe that our employees and students are our most valuable resources, and we strive to build a community, a team, and a family. We encourage you to apply today if you want to join our team. We are looking for substitutes and bus drivers, and we also have openings in child nutrition. You can find the application links below. Substitutes & Bus Drivers ➡ https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/972944 Child Nutrition ➡ https://us.sodexo.com/careers #CPSZEBRAPRIDE APPLY TODAY #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"Stay gold Ponyboy!" After reading the book, "The Outsiders", students in Mrs. Highley's class painted a ceiling tile. It's a reminder to maintain one's true essence and not be overshadowed by external circumstances. What a great reminder for students to see every day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✨Students of the Month for December✨ Congratulations to the Will Rogers Junior High students of the month for December! 6th grade - Yaretzi Camargo Aguilera 7th grade - Ryan Lile 8th grade - Anthony Hernandez Way to go! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Two CPS organizations have Zebra Gear NOW Available. Lots of style to choose from. 👟Track - Due January 23 https://midwestteamsports.chipply.com/ClaremoreTF/store.aspx ⚾Baseball - Due January 24 https://midwestteamsports.chipply.com/ClaremoreBaseball/store.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3ZKrYAV40tgc3u2ffDIRUqUTqsC6Eqpt4TM7fcRQaSgtGpJ7KcRGCVVgk #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ready to boost your WRJH school spirit?! Get your ZEBRA wear just in time for Valentine's Day- in LOVEly Valentine's colors! We just know you will 💕 them! Hurry...orders are due Jan. 31st to be in before Valentine's Day. Order forms are attached, in the school office, or you can order online: https://bella-blues-8534.myshopify.com/products/wrjh-shirt-fundraiser?variant=47719112474926 *Zebras is puff lettering* #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Talk about a Physics experiment! Mrs. Newbury's Physical Science class recreated Newton's Cradle- that classic desk toy with the metal balls that swing back and forth- but with BOWLING BALLS! That is some next- level science! And using Newton's laws of motion, they saw firsthand how kinetic energy transfers from one ball to the next and eventually come to a stop due to friction. Here's hoping no one got bowled over in this experiment! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Fudge's classes prepare to get schooled on the Greasers and the Socs as they dissect the fascinating characters in the literary gem. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPS school sites and central office will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in honor of the Martin Luther King holiday. As we approach the Martin Luther King holiday, let us remember his words: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' ” Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help others not only makes the world a better place, but it also enhances your own life. Here are some benefits of helping others: ✋🏾 Helping others can help you live longer. ✋🏽 Altruism is contagious. ✋🏼 Helping others makes us happy. ✋🏻 Helping others promotes positive behaviors. ✋ Helping others gives us a sense of purpose and satisfaction. How do you serve others? #cpszebrapride

Calling All Swifties...PreK - 6th Grade The Claremore dance team is in their Zebra Era and is hosting their winter Dancing With The Zebras clinic this week. 📅 January 9 & 11 👭 Prek - 6th Graders 🏫 CHS Mobra Gym 💲 $40 💃🏼 Performance - January 12th at halftime during the girls varsity basketball game. ❓ Contact CoachWarden at jwarden@claremore.k12.ok.us #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Spring will be here before we know it... and that means VOLLEYBALL! 🏐 Start preparing now! Volleyball tryouts will be the week after spring break! Any WRJH female is encouraged to tryout! We have one of the best programs in the state! Look for the flyers around the school that have a QR code to fill out the google form. And keep watching this page for more info to come! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's not too early to start planning your summer! 🏐 Zebra Volleyball Camp, June 5th - 7th 🏐 3rd - 6th graders: 10a - 12p 7th - 9th graers: 1p - 3p $40/camper Hosted by CHS Coaches Contact: coachjackson16@gmail.com More Info: https://5il.co/tb7g #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It was Cherokee Heritage Day at WRJH! Each year the Cherokee Heritage Center visits us to share the culture of the Cherokee people with our students. Students learned about the history and culture of the Cherokee Nation, including traditional customs, the Cherokee language and different outdoor games like stick ball. It was a great way to gain a deeper appreciation for the rich history of the Cherokee people. Thank you to the Cherokee Nation and volunteers for a great day for our students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We had a big winner at the 2023 JOM Cherokee Art Competition!🏆 Congratulations to Elexus Langston and her JOM Cherokee Art🎨Piece that received 3rd place in her category. Her piece is about the word "Djov" which is the Cherokee word for spirit. Way to go! We are proud of you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Watch out, Van Gogh and Monet, the next generation of artists is coming for you! Watch our students create their first masterpieces and unleash their artistic spirits! Mrs. Breen has some artistic geniuses ready to take on the art world! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In Dr. Young's English classes, students enjoyed celebrating the conclusion of the novel, "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, with Sodapop Curtis’s Chocolate Cake. They enjoyed cake while listening to the final, hopeful chapter of the novel. Cake and a good book, what could be better? 🍰📔 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS Theater Department is hosting open auditions for the spring musical "The Music Man" in January. January 8, 9, & 10 - WRJH and CHS students January 15th - children 3rd-5th grade Questions? Contact Mr. Doonkeen or Mr. Gibson directly at rdoonkeen@claremore.k12.ok.us and joshua.gibson@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ready to boost your WRJH school spirit?! Get your ZEBRA wear just in time for Valentine's Day- in LOVEly Valentine's colors! We just know you will 💕 them! Hurry...orders are due Jan. 31st to be in before Valentine's Day. Order forms are attached, in the school office, or you can order online: https://bella-blues-8534.myshopify.com/products/wrjh-shirt-fundraiser?variant=47719112474926 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Last Friday, we danced, danced, danced! And had a great time! Thanks PTO for sponsoring the dance! The students had fun, and the teachers had fun, too! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

All finished with the holiday shopping? Don't forget one important gift- a YEARBOOK! Buy your student's yearbook and keep the memories forever. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1047707/Will-Rogers-Junior-High-School/2024-Yearbook/20230614081557760121/CATALOG_SHOP/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

PE class was really getting into the holiday spirit with these relay races! Relays are already a classic gym class staple, but add in some "Santa's sleigh" and "reindeer" themes, and you've got yourself a MERRY little workout! I bet the students had a blast racing to fetch those presents, all while getting their heart rates up and building some serious teamwork skills. And I can just imagine the festive music blaring in the background, with the students laughing and cheering as they ran! But I wonder if there were any "Grinches" among the group, trying to sabotage the sleigh or steal the presents? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE