Today, Mr. Frazier and CPS administration honored some of our incredible educators with stipends made possible by the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program—a powerful step forward in Oklahoma legislation.
Claremore Public Schools is proud to be one of only 80+ districts, out of more than 500 public school districts in Oklahoma, to complete the rigorous process documenting our teachers' pedagogy, leadership, and the characteristics that elevate the profession of teaching. That’s because we believe in showing our teachers that they are seen and valued, and that we couldn’t do what we do without them.
There were tears of gratitude, hugs of appreciation, and hearts full of #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Thank you to every educator who inspires, leads, and shapes the future. Mr. Frazier spoke with great admiration about the character and impact of these teachers—and the bright future ahead for Claremore Public Schools.
We were honored to have Senator Adam Pugh join us to share words of encouragement and appreciation for the difference our educators make. Senator Ally Seifried, a passionate advocate for education, also joined us to help celebrate the heart and soul of our schools and the teachers in her district.
It is a GREAT day to be a Zebra! ❤️🦓
Claremore Public Schools is proud to be one of only 80+ districts, out of more than 500 public school districts in Oklahoma, to complete the rigorous process documenting our teachers' pedagogy, leadership, and the characteristics that elevate the profession of teaching. That’s because we believe in showing our teachers that they are seen and valued, and that we couldn’t do what we do without them.
There were tears of gratitude, hugs of appreciation, and hearts full of #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Thank you to every educator who inspires, leads, and shapes the future. Mr. Frazier spoke with great admiration about the character and impact of these teachers—and the bright future ahead for Claremore Public Schools.
We were honored to have Senator Adam Pugh join us to share words of encouragement and appreciation for the difference our educators make. Senator Ally Seifried, a passionate advocate for education, also joined us to help celebrate the heart and soul of our schools and the teachers in her district.
It is a GREAT day to be a Zebra! ❤️🦓
Snap, Crackle… Flash! 📸✨
Check out Ms. Johnson’s photography class in action! Students are getting hands-on experience photographing eggs using flashlights to explore the differences between soft and hard lighting. This creative exercise helps them understand how light shapes depth, shadow, and value—key skills in mastering photographic techniques.
With so much creativity and curiosity in the room, these young photographers are truly rising to the challenge — talk about some Great Egg-spectations! 🥚💡
Check out Ms. Johnson’s photography class in action! Students are getting hands-on experience photographing eggs using flashlights to explore the differences between soft and hard lighting. This creative exercise helps them understand how light shapes depth, shadow, and value—key skills in mastering photographic techniques.
With so much creativity and curiosity in the room, these young photographers are truly rising to the challenge — talk about some Great Egg-spectations! 🥚💡
Claremore Public Schools Coat & Hoodie Give-Away
📅Wednesday, November 19, 2025
🕐8:00AM–10:00AM and 4:00PM–6:00PM
📍CPS Enrollment Center – Gym (101 W. 11th Street, Claremore)
First-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Students must be enrolled in Claremore Public Schools.
Register ➡️ https://forms.gle/aaDPTNYgChUxEgt4A
This event is brought to you by CPS School-Based Social Workers.
There will be a box for anyone who wants to drop by and donate clean, gently used clothing or coats for future use.
📅Wednesday, November 19, 2025
🕐8:00AM–10:00AM and 4:00PM–6:00PM
📍CPS Enrollment Center – Gym (101 W. 11th Street, Claremore)
First-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Students must be enrolled in Claremore Public Schools.
Register ➡️ https://forms.gle/aaDPTNYgChUxEgt4A
This event is brought to you by CPS School-Based Social Workers.
There will be a box for anyone who wants to drop by and donate clean, gently used clothing or coats for future use.
🏈 PLAYOFFS – ROUND 2 🏈
Last Friday night, the Zebras took care of business on the road and knocked off Coweta in a big-time win. Now, we’re bringing the heat HOME for Round 2! 🔥
📍 Legendary Lantow Field
📆 Friday, November 21
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ OSSAA 5A Playoffs
This week, it's Zebras vs. Bishop McGuinness, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Come early, wear your red, and bring the noise as our boys fight for a spot in the quarterfinals! 🦓💪
Fill the stands. Fuel the team. Finish the fight.
📸Photo Credits: Jay Lederman
#CPSZebraPride
Last Friday night, the Zebras took care of business on the road and knocked off Coweta in a big-time win. Now, we’re bringing the heat HOME for Round 2! 🔥
📍 Legendary Lantow Field
📆 Friday, November 21
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ OSSAA 5A Playoffs
This week, it's Zebras vs. Bishop McGuinness, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Come early, wear your red, and bring the noise as our boys fight for a spot in the quarterfinals! 🦓💪
Fill the stands. Fuel the team. Finish the fight.
📸Photo Credits: Jay Lederman
#CPSZebraPride
Coach Wadsworth's Life Skills class got a special visit from one of Claremore's finest, Officer Holmes!
Officer Holmes shared an inspiring message about friendships, choices, and leadership. He talked with students about how the people we surround ourselves with can shape our future — and reminded them of the power in staying true to who they are, making thoughtful decisions, and choosing the right path even when it’s challenging.
We are grateful to Officer Holmes for taking the time to pour into our students and reinforce the values that help them grow into strong, confident leaders. Thank you for making a lasting impact!
Officer Holmes shared an inspiring message about friendships, choices, and leadership. He talked with students about how the people we surround ourselves with can shape our future — and reminded them of the power in staying true to who they are, making thoughtful decisions, and choosing the right path even when it’s challenging.
We are grateful to Officer Holmes for taking the time to pour into our students and reinforce the values that help them grow into strong, confident leaders. Thank you for making a lasting impact!
Claremont Elementary had the incredible opportunity to host The Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma for a special performance of their Will Rogers musical! 🎭✨
Students weren’t just audience members, they became part of the show, making it an engaging and interactive theatre experience filled with laughter, learning, and pride.
What a wonderful way to celebrate our hometown hero, Will Rogers, and his lasting legacy of wit, kindness, and Oklahoma spirit! ❤️🖤
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Students weren’t just audience members, they became part of the show, making it an engaging and interactive theatre experience filled with laughter, learning, and pride.
What a wonderful way to celebrate our hometown hero, Will Rogers, and his lasting legacy of wit, kindness, and Oklahoma spirit! ❤️🖤
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
📚💕 Book Buddies & Beanie Babies
Our Kindergarten and 1st grade students have been rocking their library time, following routines, engaging in lessons, and returning their books like pros! 🌟
As a special reward, they earned Book Buddy Time this week, and it came with a nostalgic twist! Students had the chance to read to Mrs. Meyers’s beloved collection of childhood Beanie Babies. 🧸💖
Each soft, squishy beanie made the perfect reading partner, quiet, patient, and full of stories themselves. What a magical way to celebrate a love of reading and build confidence in our youngest learners! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Our Kindergarten and 1st grade students have been rocking their library time, following routines, engaging in lessons, and returning their books like pros! 🌟
As a special reward, they earned Book Buddy Time this week, and it came with a nostalgic twist! Students had the chance to read to Mrs. Meyers’s beloved collection of childhood Beanie Babies. 🧸💖
Each soft, squishy beanie made the perfect reading partner, quiet, patient, and full of stories themselves. What a magical way to celebrate a love of reading and build confidence in our youngest learners! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Our 5th graders had an amazing time participating in Cherokee Heritage Games with representatives from the Cherokee Nation! 🪶
Students learned how to play traditional Cherokee games, gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for the rich culture and history of the Cherokee people. It was an engaging, hands-on experience that connected learning, heritage, and fun! ❤️🖤
Students learned how to play traditional Cherokee games, gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for the rich culture and history of the Cherokee people. It was an engaging, hands-on experience that connected learning, heritage, and fun! ❤️🖤
The Claremore Fire Department visited Westside Elementary to teach students about the importance of fire safety and they made it an unforgettable experience! 🔥🚒
Students learned all about fire trucks, the gear firefighters wear, and how they respond to emergencies. Through hands-on activities, they even practiced how to safely exit a house or building in case of a fire. 🧯🏠
To top it off, our kindergarteners got in on the fun with a shoot-the-hoop challenge for a chance to try on real firefighter gear and one lucky student nailed the shot! 🏀👨🚒
A huge thank-you to the Claremore Fire Department for keeping our community safe and inspiring our future heroes! ❤️
Students learned all about fire trucks, the gear firefighters wear, and how they respond to emergencies. Through hands-on activities, they even practiced how to safely exit a house or building in case of a fire. 🧯🏠
To top it off, our kindergarteners got in on the fun with a shoot-the-hoop challenge for a chance to try on real firefighter gear and one lucky student nailed the shot! 🏀👨🚒
A huge thank-you to the Claremore Fire Department for keeping our community safe and inspiring our future heroes! ❤️
Mrs. Simmonds’ students became little scientists as they explored how bird beaks help different species survive in the wild. Using various “beaks” (aka tools!), they tested which ones worked best to pick up different materials, just like Darwin’s finches! 🐦
This fun, hands-on lab helped them discover how adaptations help animals thrive in their environments. Science came to life right in the classroom!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
This fun, hands-on lab helped them discover how adaptations help animals thrive in their environments. Science came to life right in the classroom!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
❤️Pouring Love into Education
This holiday season, add a little extra sweetness to your celebrations with Chick-fil-A sweet tea and lemonade. Chick-fil-A donates $2 to the Claremore Public School Foundation for every gallon you take home. Help us surpass last year's donation for classroom and teacher grants district-wide. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
This holiday season, add a little extra sweetness to your celebrations with Chick-fil-A sweet tea and lemonade. Chick-fil-A donates $2 to the Claremore Public School Foundation for every gallon you take home. Help us surpass last year's donation for classroom and teacher grants district-wide. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🦃 CPS will be closed next week, November 24th - 28th, for Thanksgiving Break 🦃
In the spirit of Neal Maxwell’s famous quote - let’s count our blessings, but also make our blessings count.
💖 CPS is certainly counting each and every staff member, student, and family member among our blessings this year. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve you, your family, and our community.
We look forward to seeing students again on Monday, December 1st.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Our 5th graders dove into the world of stormwater management right in the library! 🌧️📚
Through hands-on learning, students explored how stormwater is collected, managed, and protected — gaining a real understanding of the science and systems that help keep our community safe and sustainable.
It was a fun and interactive way to see science in action!🦓✨
Through hands-on learning, students explored how stormwater is collected, managed, and protected — gaining a real understanding of the science and systems that help keep our community safe and sustainable.
It was a fun and interactive way to see science in action!🦓✨
Claremont fourth graders were thrilled to visit the STEM Lab for the first time this year!
They explored, created, and collaborated, letting their curiosity for learning guide every experiment and idea. It’s always exciting to see their enthusiasm as they dive into problem-solving and discovery in such a fun, hands-on space! 🔬🤖
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
They explored, created, and collaborated, letting their curiosity for learning guide every experiment and idea. It’s always exciting to see their enthusiasm as they dive into problem-solving and discovery in such a fun, hands-on space! 🔬🤖
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Zebra Friday: Playoffs Edition💪🏼🏈📣 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🏈 PLAYOFFS – ROUND 1 🏈
It’s win or go home, and the Zebras are not done yet.
📍 @ Coweta & Vs. Coweta
📆 Friday, November 14
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
We’re hitting the road and bringing that Zebra fight to Round 1 of the OSSAA 5A Playoffs! Every down counts, every play matters, and our boys are ready to leave it all on the field.
Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show Coweta what Zebra Pride looks like!
#CPSZebraPride | #PlayoffBound
It’s win or go home, and the Zebras are not done yet.
📍 @ Coweta & Vs. Coweta
📆 Friday, November 14
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
We’re hitting the road and bringing that Zebra fight to Round 1 of the OSSAA 5A Playoffs! Every down counts, every play matters, and our boys are ready to leave it all on the field.
Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show Coweta what Zebra Pride looks like!
#CPSZebraPride | #PlayoffBound
Honoring Service Through Storytelling 🎖️
Westside Elementary GT students, 3rd through 5th-grade, had the privilege of hearing from Vietnam veteran Don McGuire, who shared stories from his time serving in the U.S. Army Military Police and the Air Force Security Police in the early 1970s.
Mr. McGuire spoke about using the military as a pathway to college, the importance of choosing friends wisely, and the value of giving back to the community. He also honored the memory of eight of his classmates from McLain High School, including two close friends, who were among the 50,000+ Americans who lost their lives in Vietnam.
We are incredibly thankful to Mr. Don McGuire for his service and for inspiring our students with his wisdom, courage, and heart.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #VeteransDay
Westside Elementary GT students, 3rd through 5th-grade, had the privilege of hearing from Vietnam veteran Don McGuire, who shared stories from his time serving in the U.S. Army Military Police and the Air Force Security Police in the early 1970s.
Mr. McGuire spoke about using the military as a pathway to college, the importance of choosing friends wisely, and the value of giving back to the community. He also honored the memory of eight of his classmates from McLain High School, including two close friends, who were among the 50,000+ Americans who lost their lives in Vietnam.
We are incredibly thankful to Mr. Don McGuire for his service and for inspiring our students with his wisdom, courage, and heart.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #VeteransDay
🏃♂️ Hurdle Practice in PE at Roosa Elementary! 🏃♀️
Coach Johnson’s Kindergarten PE students were all smiles as they took on the challenge of hurdle practice! From focus and determination to joy and laughter, the gym was full of energy as students learned through movement and play.
Way to go, young Zebras, and shoutout to Coach Johnson for making PE fun and memorable!
#CPSZebraPride
Coach Johnson’s Kindergarten PE students were all smiles as they took on the challenge of hurdle practice! From focus and determination to joy and laughter, the gym was full of energy as students learned through movement and play.
Way to go, young Zebras, and shoutout to Coach Johnson for making PE fun and memorable!
#CPSZebraPride
LIGHT ‘EM UP!! 🔥
The Band’s infamous GLOW SHOW lit up the night—literally! From the first note to the final beat, the field came alive with glowing instruments, synchronized lights, and an energy that could be felt across the stands. 🎶⚡
This electrifying performance was a feast for the eyes and ears, showcasing the incredible talent, precision, and creativity of our Zebra musicians. The crowd was on their feet, and the atmosphere was absolutely buzzing!
Our band truly shined bright! 🦓
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
The Band’s infamous GLOW SHOW lit up the night—literally! From the first note to the final beat, the field came alive with glowing instruments, synchronized lights, and an energy that could be felt across the stands. 🎶⚡
This electrifying performance was a feast for the eyes and ears, showcasing the incredible talent, precision, and creativity of our Zebra musicians. The crowd was on their feet, and the atmosphere was absolutely buzzing!
Our band truly shined bright! 🦓
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🔥 ALL-STATE ALERT 🔥🏐
Faith Caffey – Large East All-State Volleyball Team
Faith was an absolute powerhouse this season, racking up 175+ kills and 60+ blocks! Her dominance and leadership on and off the court made her a true cornerstone of our Zebra squad.
This All-State selection is a testament to her hustle, grit, and heart, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Way to go, Faith!💪🏼🦓🔥
#ZebraVolleyball | #CPSZebraPride
Faith Caffey – Large East All-State Volleyball Team
Faith was an absolute powerhouse this season, racking up 175+ kills and 60+ blocks! Her dominance and leadership on and off the court made her a true cornerstone of our Zebra squad.
This All-State selection is a testament to her hustle, grit, and heart, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Way to go, Faith!💪🏼🦓🔥
#ZebraVolleyball | #CPSZebraPride
