🏆 Congratulations to the 2026 Zebra Marching Band
🎺 6th Place – 5A OBA Championships
🥁 Straight Superior Ratings – OSSAA Marching Contest

Every step has a purpose. Every movement is calculated. Every note matters. One person out of place can change the entire picture.

It takes incredible discipline, focus, endurance, and trust to turn that many individual responsibilities into one seamless performance. And our Zebra Marching Band has spent an entire season doing just that!

These accomplishments represent so much more than what happens during a competition. They reflect the early mornings, long rehearsals, summer heat, Friday nights, constant repetition, and determination to get even the smallest details right.

Because excellence isn't just about the final performance. It's built one step, one note, and one practice at a time.

Congratulations, Zebra Marching Band! You've given us a season worth celebrating! ❤️🦓

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 1 hour ago, CPS Communications
Zebra Marching Band trumpet player performs on the football field in a purple uniform, with a color guard member waving a flag behind him.
Zebra Marching Band members pose together on the football field under stadium lights, wearing purple and gray marching uniforms following their performance.
Zebra Marching Band saxophone players perform in formation on the football field during their marching show.
ebra Marching Band members in purple uniforms perform synchronized choreography on the football field.
A wooden plaque with a silver plate and gold OSSAA emblem recognizing a Superior rating at the 2026 Regional Marching Contest.
🏆 Champions Are Built Before Competition Day 🏆

Our Claremore Cheerleaders brought home 5A High School Champions AND Grand Champions at J&C Game Day State! ❤️📣

But championships aren’t built in one performance.

They’re built on the mat in the summer. In the practices when no one is watching. In every repetition, every correction and every time they choose to keep pushing. They’re built under the Friday night lights, on the sidelines bringing energy to our Zebras week after week.

Competition day is where everyone gets to see the result of the grit, purpose and commitment that got them there.

Today, they get to call themselves CHAMPIONS. 🏆

Congratulations, Claremore Cheer! You earned every bit of this one.

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 18 hours ago, CPS Communications
Claremore High School cheerleaders pose with medals, a championship plaque, and a 2026 Game Day Championships first-place banner after winning the 5A High School division and Grand Champion title.
🏃‍♀️ Zebra Cross Country | State Meet Day! 🦓🏆

It's State Time! ❤️🔥

The postseason journey continues as Claremore heads to Edmond for the Cross Country State Championship! It's time to put those miles and hard work to the test!

🏆 Cross Country State Championship
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕗 8:00 AM
📍 Edmond Santa Fe High School | Edmond, OK

❤️ Zebra Nation, make the trip to Edmond and cheer on senior Harper Davidson as she represents Claremore at State!

🔥 Run Strong, Harper! Let's Go, Zebras!

#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraXC | #StateBound
1 day ago, CPS Comms
Harper Davidson cross country State Qualifier

📣 ZEBRA CHEER | COMPETITION DAY! 🦓

TIME TO BRING THE SPIRIT! ❤️🔥

Our Zebra Varsity Cheer team is headed to Washington High School for competition! They've put in the hours, perfected their routines, and are ready to show what they've got!

📅 Saturday, October 31
🏆 Varsity Cheer Competition
🕓 Performance | 3:50 PM
📍 Washington High School

❤️ Zebra Nation, come out and support our cheerleaders! Let's bring the energy and cheer on the team that cheers for us all year long!

🔥 LET'S GO, ZEBRA CHEER!

#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraCheer

1 day ago, CPS Comms
Cheer competition team on graphic
🏐 Zebra Volleyball | That's a Wrap! 🦓❤️

What a Season for Our Lady Zebras! 🔥🏆

Our Lady Zebras wrapped up an incredible season with a 28-10 varsity record, tournament championships, and another trip to STATE! Here's a look at what this program accomplished!

🏆 2026 Season Highlights
• Coweta Invitational & Claremore Classic Champions
• 5A Regional Champions & State Qualifiers
• 84 Total Program Wins
• Top 3 Finishes in 11 Tournaments
• Varsity & 8th Grade Conference Runners-Up
• Top 10 in Wins Statewide Across All Classes Over the Past 5 Years

👏 Coaching Recognition
• Metro Lakes Conference Coach of the Year
• 223 Career Wins

🌟 All-Conference Honors

🏅 MVP: Grace Baughman (2nd in School History)

🛡️ Defensive MVP: Madison Godding (2nd Straight Year)

🥇 First Team: Bella Hoisington, Emme Baker, Addison Doyle

🥈 Second Team: Ava Tanner, Madison Berger, Maise Stagner-Speer

⭐ Honorable Mention: Alivia Payne, Bailey Richison, Audrey Shaw, Mariyah Dupuch

❤️ To Our Seniors, Coaches, Families, and Fans: Thank you for making this season one to remember!

🔥 Proud of Our Lady Zebras!

#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraVolleyball
2 days ago, CPS Comms
Lady Zebra volleyball players celebrate while holding up their Regional Championship plaque.
Claremore volleyball players and coaches pose with their Regional Championship plaque and State Bound sign.
Lady Zebra volleyball players huddle together on the court during the State Tournament.
A Claremore volleyball player hugs a loved one while holding flowers during Senior Night.
Lady Zebra volleyball players pose with State Bound signs in front of the Zebra bus.
An emotional Claremore volleyball player hugs a family member during Senior Night.
A Claremore volleyball player holds up a State Bound sign while teammates celebrate their Regional Championship.
A Lady Zebra volleyball player hugs a family member while holding flowers.
Claremore volleyball players smile and pose together in the stands.
A Lady Zebra volleyball player celebrates with teammates and coaches during a match.
It's Zebra Friday!🔥

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
2 days ago, CPS Comms
Two Zebra dancers pose in red sequined tops and hats against a dark background. Text reads “Zebra Friday.”
Five Claremore football players in red uniforms crouch around a football. Text reads “Zebra Friday.”
Two students smile in matching gray Zebra Homecoming shirts. Text reads “Zebra Friday.”
Two color guard members pose in black and red uniforms in front of a red curtain. Text reads “Zebra Friday.”
Three Claremore softball players pose together in white pinstriped uniforms. Text reads “Zebra Friday.”
Two Claremore cheerleaders pose in red uniforms, with one holding the other. Text reads “Zebra Friday.”
Three Claremore volleyball players pose together with a volleyball in the gym. Text reads “Zebra Friday.”
Two Zebra cross country runners stand back-to-back in gray and red uniforms. Text reads “Zebra Friday.”
Students hold a handmade “We Love Volleyball, Take State” banner in front of red lockers. Text reads “Zebra Friday.”

🏈 ZEBRA FOOTBALL | GAME DAY 🦓

Rivalry night. Enough said. The Zebras head to Pryor for a Friday night showdown. Make the short trip, fill the visitor stands, and get loud for Claremore!

📅 Friday, October 30
🆚 Pryor
🕐 7:00 PM
📍 Pryor

🔴 RED ARMY THEME: Gas Station Fashion / Redneck 🤠

📺 CAN’T MAKE THE TRIP? WATCH LIVE ON ZTV!
🔗 https://youtube.com/live/O-WXBnxEY4E?feature=share


🔥 BEAT PRYOR!

#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraFootball

2 days ago, CPS Comms
football players on game day graphic
📣❤️ ALL-REGION CHEER HONORS! 🦓

A BIG congratulations to Janelle Ripley on earning All-Region Cheer honors! 👏

Your hard work has paid off, and we're proud to see you represent the Zebras!

🔥 NEXT UP: ALL-STATE TRYOUTS! Good luck, Janelle! ❤️

#CPSZebraPride #ZebraCheer #WeAreTheChange
3 days ago, CPS Comms
Janelle Ripley All Region Cheer
🎃🧡 MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF MRS. ROLLER'S CLASS!

Mrs. Roller’s 1st graders at Catalayah have a new class pet, and he's a little GOURD-geous! 😂

Meet Spookley the Pumpkin! 🎃

These little scientists are kicking off a hands-on science experiment as they watch Spookley decompose throughout the school year! 🔬🍂

But first, they had to get their hands dirty! 🤢🤣

Let's just say digging into pumpkin guts got some VERY mixed reviews! Some students loved every slimy second, while others couldn't hide their reactions! 😂

A little mess, a lot of laughs, and some seriously fun learning! That's what we call FALL FUN! 🍁❤️

#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
3 days ago, CPS Comms
A first grader makes a funny face while reaching inside a pumpkin.
Spookley the carved pumpkin sits inside a clear container with soil for a classroom science experiment.
A smiling student in a yellow shirt reaches inside a carved pumpkin.
A smiling student in a red shirt holds a small pumpkin during the activity.
A student proudly holds up a pumpkin seed while classmates watch.
Students sit together on the classroom rug while one student explores the inside of a pumpkin.

ALL-DISTRICT CHOIR | ZEBRAS ON THE MOVE! 🦓

Being selected to perform in the All-District Choir is an incredible honor! These talented students have worked hard to earn this opportunity, dedicating their time and effort to developing their musical skills.

🌟 Congratulations to our All-District Choir students!

🎶 Kenslea Barnwell
🎶 Claire Joseph
🎶 Rylee Thornton
🎶 Hadley Smith
🎶 Kenneth Bowlby
🎶 Alexis Castleman
🎶 Aidan Castleman
🎶 Cason Newburn-Underwood
🎶 Reese Nichols

We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work and dedication to music! We can't wait to see them represent Claremore Public Schools and share their talents alongside other outstanding young musicians.

On November 2–3, our Claremore students are headed to First Baptist Church in downtown Tulsa for All-District Choir! 🎤

🎶 CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK, ZEBRAS!

3 days ago, CPS Comms
Five Claremore High School choir students posing together on stage after a performance.
Four Claremore students wearing gray Zebra polos posing together in front of a brick wall.
Hey, Zebras! Early voting for Oklahoma's General Election starts TODAY! EARLY VOTING • Oct. 28-30: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early voting locations may differ from your regular polling place. Find your early voting location: https://hosting.okelections.gov/ ELECTION DAY | NOV. 3 • Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the OK Voter Portal to view your sample ballot: https://okvoterportal.okelections.gov/ Every election is an opportunity to make your voice heard!
4 days ago, CPS Communications
Zebra logo on red, white, blue background with early voting dates.
🥎❤️ ALL-DISTRICT HONORS FOR OUR LADY ZEBRAS! 🦓

A BIG congratulations to our Lady Zebra softball players who earned All-District honors this season! 👏

These awards are extra special because they're voted on by the coaches across the district, recognizing the hard work, talent, and dedication these athletes brought to the field all season long!

We are so proud of the way these Lady Zebras represented Claremore on and off the field! ❤️🥎

#CPSZebraPride #ZebraSoftball #WeAreTheChange
4 days ago, CPS Comms
Lexi Morton – All-District First Team Pitcher.
Addison Reavis – All-District Shortstop.
Bella Weaver – All-District Utility Player.
Claire Pilkington – All-District Utility Player.
Tilly Andrews – All-District Utility Player.
Caroline Messner – All-District Utility Player.
Riley Fay – All-District Honorable Mention.
Presley Stimson – All-District Honorable Mention.
🪶❤️ CELEBRATING CHEROKEE HERITAGE AT CLAREMONT!

Our Claremont 4th and 5th graders had an incredible opportunity to experience Cherokee culture and traditions during Cherokee Heritage Day!

Special guests from the Cherokee Nation brought history and culture to life through traditional games, storytelling, and hands-on activities!

From trying new games to discovering the meaning behind Cherokee traditions, our students had a wonderful time learning, asking questions, and connecting with the rich heritage of the Cherokee people.

A HUGE thank you to our Cherokee Nation guests for sharing their time, knowledge, and traditions with our students. What a meaningful way to learn beyond the classroom! ❤️

#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
4 days ago, CPS Comms
Students listen to a Cherokee cultural presenter and raise their hands.
Students participate in a Cherokee cultural demonstration with an instructor.
Claremont students participate in a traditional Cherokee stickball activity.
Students learn to use traditional blowguns during a hands-on demonstration.
Two students practice a traditional Cherokee game outdoors.
Students play stickball together on the school field.
Three students pose with traditional stickball sticks.
Students learn about traditional Cherokee games and equipment.
A student practices using a traditional stickball stick.
Students reach for a ball with stickball sticks during a Cherokee cultural activity.
🍎❤️ Celebrating Our Site Teachers of the Year! 🦓

Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Site Teachers of the Year! 🎉

These outstanding educators were selected by their fellow staff members, and we couldn't be prouder to recognize them!

🏫 Catalayah: Darbi Newman
🏫 Claremont: Rebecca Stanart
🏫 Roosa: Jenni Foster
🏫 Westside: Michelle Sagely
🏫 Will Rogers Junior High: Sarah Prine
🏫 Claremore High School: Joshua Cunningham

These educators are now candidate for District Teacher of the Year! 🏆

As they move through the selection process, we'll be highlighting each teacher later in the school year. Stay tuned!

#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
5 days ago, CPS Comms
Catalayah: Darbi Newman and friends and family
Claremont: Rebecca Stanart and friends and family
Roosa: Jenni Foster and family
Westside: Michelle Sagely and family
Will Rogers Junior High: Sarah Prine and family
Claremore High School: Joshua Cunningham and family

🏃‍♀️ Zebra Cross Country | State Bound! 🦓🏆

She's Headed to State! ❤️🔥

Congratulations to senior Harper Davidson on qualifying for the Cross Country State Championship! 🎉

Harper punched her ticket to State with a personal record time of 21:46! After putting in the miles and hard work all season, she's ready to compete against the best in the state!

🏆 Cross Country State Championship
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕗 8:00 AM
📍 Edmond Santa Fe High School | Edmond, OK

❤️ Zebra Nation, come out and cheer Harper on as she represents Claremore at State!

🔥 Run Strong, Harper! We're Cheering You On!

#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraXC | #StateBound

5 days ago, CPS Comms
Harper Davidson cross country State Qualifier
🥤❤️ A SWEET TREAT FOR OUR ZEBRA FANS!

Friday night football just got a little cooler! 😎

A BIG thank you to Armstrong Bank for bringing out Blended Margarita Co. and treating our Zebra fans to some delicious slushies!

We love our community partners who go the extra mile to make Friday nights at Lantow even more fun! Thanks for keeping Zebra Nation cool! 🦓❤️

#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
5 days ago, CPS Comms
A hand holds an Armstrong Bank cup in front of the Blended Margarita Co. slushie stand.
Four Blended Margarita Co. team members pose together in front of colorful slushie machines at Lantow Field.
Blended Margarita Co. team members stand beside a Cherry Bomb slushie machine with Armstrong Bank cups ready for fans.
🥁🎺 THE FUTURE OF ZEBRA BAND IS LOOKING BRIGHT! 🦓

One of our favorite halftime traditions is bringing the whole Zebra Band family together!

Each year, our Claremore High School Zebra Band welcomes band students from Will Rogers Junior High and Justus-Tiawah to Lantow Field for a special halftime performance.

From our current Zebra Band members to the future faces of the program, it's a chance to share the field, make memories, and give our younger musicians a glimpse of what's ahead!

#CPSZebraPride #CPSFineArts #WeAreTheChange
6 days ago, CPS Comms
Zebra Band members and younger musicians perform together on the football field during halftime.
Young trombone players perform alongside the Zebra Band during halftime.
Color guard members wave large red flags during the halftime performance.
Young musicians in red shirts play trombones together on the football field.
Zebra Band members in uniform perform alongside younger musicians playing flutes and other instruments.
A color guard member in a red Zebra Band shirt reaches upward beneath a large red flag.
A Zebra Band member in uniform plays the flute with sousaphone players behind her.
A color guard member gestures with both hands while standing beside a red flag on the football field.
Close-up of a Zebra Band member playing a brass instrument while wearing a black uniform with a pink plume.
🚗🇺🇸 COOL CARS, COMMUNITY SERVICE & A LITTLE BATMOBILE FUN! 🦇

Our Claremore NJROTC cadets traded the classroom for some classic cars on September 26 as they volunteered at the Route 66 Cruisers Car Show at Claremore Lake!

And they weren't just there to admire the cars! 😎

From setting up trophies and hanging banners to helping with registration and event preparations, our cadets worked behind the scenes to help make the day a success. Our NJROTC Color Guard also had the honor of presenting the Colors to kick off the event! 🇺🇸

Of course, they found a little time for fun, too!

🦇 The Batmobile made an appearance, and our cadets couldn't pass up a photo opportunity.

🏎️ Cadet Templeton even tried convincing the CAPT that the 350cc motor being raffled off was essential equipment for the NJROTC unit. He generously offered to maintain it, keep it running, AND donate his own car as the official unit vehicle.

The CAPT remains... unconvinced. 😂

After a busy day of volunteering, the cadets enjoyed checking out the cars and spending time together.

We love seeing our Zebras get involved in the community! These experiences give our cadets opportunities to lead, work together, serve others, and make some pretty great memories along the way.

Thank you to the Route 66 Cruisers for giving our cadets the opportunity to be part of this event, and great job representing Claremore, Zebras! ❤️🦓

#CPSZebraPride #ClaremoreNJROTC #CommunityService #WeAreTheChange
6 days ago, CPS Comms
Claremore NJROTC cadets pose for a group photo in matching gray shirts beneath the Route 66 Cruisers banner.
Claremore NJROTC cadets pose beside a black and red Batmobile with its hood raised.
NJROTC cadets arrange large green and gold trophies on picnic tables under a pavilion.
Two Claremore NJROTC cadets work on a laptop alongside a volunteer at the car show registration table.
NJROTC cadets gather for a group photo in front of classic cars at the car show.
NJROTC cadets organize rows of colorful trophies in preparation for the car show.
Wide view of the Route 66 Cruisers Car Show pavilion, where cadets and volunteers prepare for the event.
✨ LEADING THE WAY WITH FCCLA! ❤️

Our FCCLA officers spent time last month sharpening their leadership skills and connecting with fellow student leaders!

Through leadership training, teamwork, and new experiences, these Zebras are building the skills and confidence to make a difference in their school and community.

We can't wait to see the impact these student leaders make this year! ❤️🦓

#CPSZebraPride #FCCLA #WeAreTheChange
6 days ago, CPS Comms
FCCLA students at conference
FCCLA students dressed up in front of gate
Here is your calendar reminder for November...

November 6, 13, 20 - Early Release
November 12 – WRJH & CHS Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 23–27 – Thanksgiving Break (Closed)
7 days ago, CPS Communications
calendar with zebra logo and dates (all dates listed in article below)