Sound Express Shines at Jenks Trochella! 🎤✨

Sound Express Show Choir recently took the stage at the Jenks Trochella Show Choir Invitational for their very first competition performance—and what a debut it was!

Competing against some of the top show choirs in the nation, Sound Express earned 4th place in their division, with only 6A schools placing higher. An incredible accomplishment—especially for a brand-new ensemble established in Spring 2025 at Claremore High School.

In addition to their performance, students participated in a clinic led by contest adjudicators, where they refined advanced vocal and dance techniques and received valuable feedback to elevate their show. A special congratulations to Rylee Thornton, who was honored with the Outstanding Performer Award.

It was an energetic, educational, and highly successful day filled with growth and achievement. We are so proud of these talented young ladies for representing CHS with excellence. The season is off to a fantastic start—and this is just the beginning! 🦓✨
about 6 hours ago, CPS Communications
Claremore high school performing at Jenks Trochella Invitational.
Claremore high school performing at Jenks Trochella Invitational.
Rylee Thornton, winner of Outstanding Performer.

📆Here is your calendar reminder for March 🔴5: Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences 🔴6, 13, 27: Early Release Days (PLC) 🔴10: Elementary & WRJH Parent/Teacher Conferences 🔴16-20: CLOSED (Spring Break)

about 23 hours ago, CPS Communications
March calendar
We’re proud to announce that our Winter Guard is headed back to the floor for the WGPO Contest TODAY! These students continue to put in the hours, refining every movement and detail, and their focus and teamwork are evident in every performance.

Contest Info:
📍 @ Deer Creek High School
📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ Winter Guard JV – 3:08 PM
⏰ Winter Guard Varsity – 4:28 PM
🎟 Tickets – $10

The discipline, creativity, and drive this group shows each week are a true example of Zebra Pride. We’re so proud of the way they represent our school and community. Best of luck, Zebras! 🖤🤍
2 days ago, CPS Communications
Winter Guard  Competition Day Graphic
🏀🔥 GAME DAY | SENIOR NIGHT 🔥🏀

Tonight, we defend home court and honor the seniors who’ve invested the time, effort, and heart into this program. One night. One crowd. One last run on the home court.

🦓 Claremore vs. Enid
🎓 Senior Night
📍 HOME

Pack the gym. Bring the noise. Let’s send our seniors out the right way.

#SeniorNight | #GameDay | #CPSZebraPride
3 days ago, CPS Communications
basketball game day
Zebra Friday, Folks!🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
3 days ago, CPS Communications
baseball players
soccer girls
track athletes
soccer players
cheerleaders
basketball players
wrestler
basketball players
wrestlers
basketball players
🤼‍♂️ BOYS WRESTLING | REGIONALS 🦓🔥

Postseason time for our Zebras as they head to Coweta with State on the line.

📍 Coweta
📆 Friday–Saturday | February 20–21

Focused. Physical. Ready to compete.
Let’s go, Zebras. 💪

#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraWrestling | #Regionals
3 days ago, CPS Communications
wrestling regionals
❤️🎉 Valentine fun-filled the classrooms last week! 🎉❤️

Students enjoyed celebrating with games, creativity, and plenty of smiles as they shared treats, laughter, and time with friends. A sweet reminder that learning is even better when joy and community are part of the day.

#CPSZebraPride 💕
4 days ago, CPS Communications
students at their valentines party
students at their valentines party
students at their valentines party
students at their valentines party
students at their valentines party
students at their valentines party
students at their valentines party
students at their valentines party
students at their valentines party
students at their valentines party
Ms. Alex Hubbard, a 3rd-grade teacher at Claremont Elementary, added another little zebra to the #classof2043 dazzle.

On December 30th, Xander Hurde Ricks made his debut, weighing 7 lbs 6 oz and measuring 20 inches long. Ms. Hubbard is a new teacher at CPS and just returned from maternity leave last week. Welcome back and welcome home!

🩷💙🩷🩷 🩷 💙💙💙+ 💙 That's 9 new zebras this school year for our #cpszebrapride.
4 days ago, Jamie Brace
baby wrapped in blanket
Claremore High School Studio Art students are showcasing their incredible talent through striking scratch art pieces! 🎨✨

Each work highlights patience, precision, and creativity as students transform simple surfaces into detailed, high-contrast masterpieces.

We’re proud of the dedication and artistic vision on display, well done to our amazing CHS artists!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS
4 days ago, CPS Communications
owl scratch art
leopard scratch art
eagle scratch art
red panda scratch art
Claremore Public Schools proudly celebrates Eve Mathews-Cox, our 50th Academic All-State recipient, and Melody Youtsey, our 51st Academic All-State recipient. Selected among the top 100 seniors in Oklahoma, these students exemplify academic distinction, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Their achievements mark a significant milestone in Claremore High School’s legacy of academic success and reflect the strength of the opportunities provided across Claremore Public Schools.

Congratulations to two exceptional Zebras whose dedication and drive set the standard for those who follow. More information about these students coming soon.🦓

#AcademicAllState #CHSExcellence #CPSZebraPride
5 days ago, CPS Communications
eve mathewsx-cox 50th all state recipient
melody youtsey 51st all state recipient
🎭🎤 Huge congratulations to our Speech & Debate students! 🎉👏

Our Claremore High School Speech & Debate team brought confidence, creativity, and a competitive edge, earning top honors across multiple events. We couldn’t be more proud of the talent and preparation on display:

🏆 1st Place – Humorous Duet
🎭 2nd Place – Monologue
🥇 1st Place – Monologue
🌟 1st Place – Humorous Interpretation
🎭 1st Place – Dramatic Interpretation
📖 2nd Place – Poetry

👏 Additional Top Finishes:
🥇 1st Place – Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate
🥇 1st Place – Policy Debate

Way to speak with confidence, argue with purpose, and perform with excellence. This is Zebra pride on full display! 🦓✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
5 days ago, CPS Communications
speech and debate students
speech and debate students
speech and debate students
speech and debate students
✈️ Aviation & Aeronautics students experienced an incredible opportunity! ✈️

Students connected via Zoom with Christopher Roosa, son of Stuart Roosa and a Claremore High School alumnus. Joining from Kenya, Christopher shared personal influences and reflected on his father’s remarkable legacy with Apollo 14, inspiring the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders to dream big and aim higher.

#CPSZebraPride 🦓✈️
5 days ago, CPS Communications
avaition students
avaition students
Our robotics students are locked in as they prepare for upcoming tournaments and the state competition! 🤖🔥

In class, they’re designing, building, and programming robots, while sharpening teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving along the way. The focus is real, the progress is exciting, and the future is bright.

Let’s cheer them on as they get competition-ready! 🚀
#CPSZebraPride #CPSSTEM
6 days ago, CPS Communications
robotics students
robotics students
robotics students
robotics students
❄️⛷️ Winter Olympics at Roosa Elementary! ⛷️❄️

Students were placed on teams representing different countries and kicked off the fun by competing in adapted winter sports, bringing teamwork, school spirit, and plenty of smiles. These photos capture highlights from the opening ceremony, where excitement was high, and Olympic pride was on full display!

#RoosaRocks #CPSZebraPride
6 days ago, CPS Communications
students doing their own olympics
students doing their own olympics
students doing their own olympics
students doing their own olympics
students doing their own olympics
students doing their own olympics
students doing their own olympics
students doing their own olympics
Did you know?

When we consider adding a new menu item to our kitchens, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than meets the eye. Before anything ever makes it onto a student’s tray, it goes through a thoughtful review process.

One of the biggest (and obvious) factors we look at is nutrition. Calories, sodium, protein, sugar, whole grains, every detail matters. We carefully evaluate each item to ensure it meets guidelines while still delivering the great taste our students expect. It’s important to us that meals are not only delicious, but also balanced and nourishing.

Every decision we make is centered around our students. Their health, growth, focus, and overall well-being are always top of mind. We are committed to giving them the very best—meals they’re excited to eat and parents can feel good about.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about serving food. It’s about fueling futures. 🍎🥗
6 days ago, CPS Communications
High school kitchen staff serving students
Elementary student happy about their lunch
High school students posing for a photo during lunch
Elementary student happy about their lunch
High school student self serving during lunch
Elementary student happy about their lunch
High school students posing for a photo during lunch
High school students posing for a photo during lunch
Lunch items being prepared
Lunch items being prepared
This past weekend, our Will Rogers Junior High students brought the laughs with their hilariously chaotic performance of “Haphazardly Ever After.” 🎭✨

Since September, the cast and crew have dedicated countless hours to rehearsals, line runs, set work, and perfecting every comedic moment and it absolutely paid off. Each student performed with heart, confidence, and a unique spark that made their characters unforgettable. We could not be more proud of our young Zebras and the growth they showed both on and off the stage.

A production like this is never the work of just a few, it’s the combined effort of many. A heartfelt thank you to the high school students who stepped in to help every step of the way. Your mentorship and support made a difference.

And of course, a standing ovation for our two fearless leaders, Miss Kendall Fudge and Miss Riley Ketterling. Their dedication, guidance, and belief in these students turned months of hard work into an amazing performance.

Bravo to everyone involved. This is Zebra Pride shining bright under the stage lights. 🦓👏
6 days ago, CPS Communications
Haphazardly Ever After Full Cast
Fairies on stage
Junior high students performing during the play
Junior high students performing during the play
Junior high students performing during the play
Junior high students performing during the play
Miss Fudge and Miss Ketterling
High school student helping Junior high student with make up.
High school student helping Junior high student with make up.
High school student helping Junior high student with make up.
Spreading joy across Catalayah Elementary! 🎨✨

Mrs. Ratcliff’s 3rd-grade WIN (What I Need) enrichment group put creativity into action, designing textured paper that will be used in future art projects for ALL Catalayah students! 🖍️🖌️

Using oil pastels, paint sticks, tempera paint, and a variety of printing tools (plus some cleverly reused materials), students explored texture, color, and technique, experimenting freely while creating something meaningful for others. Art with purpose, made the Zebra way. ❤️

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS
7 days ago, CPS Communications
students with their art project
students with their art project
students with their art project
students with their art project
🏀 ZEBRA BASKETBALL | WEEK IN REVIEW 🦓

A full week of hoops with rivalry energy, road battles, and Senior Night at home. Let’s go.

📅 Monday, February 16
🆚 Tahlequah (HOME)
⏰ Girls – 1:00 PM
⏰ Boys – 2:00 PM

📅 Tuesday, February 17
🆚 Pryor (AWAY)
⏰ Girls – 6:00 PM
⏰ Boys – 7:00 PM

📅 Friday, February 20
🆚 Senior Night (HOME)
⏰ Girls – 6:00 PM
⏰ Boys – 7:00 PM

Home court energy. Rivalry intensity. A night to honor our seniors.
Be there. Bring it. 🦓🔥
#ZebraBasketball | #CPSZebraPride | #GameWeek
7 days ago, CPS Communications
basketball game day
basketball game day
🤼‍♀️ GIRLS WRESTLING | REGIONALS 🦓🔥

Postseason time is here for our Lady Zebras as they head to Regionals with a spot at State on the line.

📍 Inola
📆 Monday–Tuesday | February 16–17

Session 1 - Monday
🕔 5:00 PM
• Championship — 1st & 2nd Rounds
• Consolation — 1st & 2nd Rounds

Session 2 - Tuesday
🕚 11:00 AM

Focused. Prepared. Ready to compete.
Let’s go, Lady Zebras! 💪🦓
#CPSZebraPride | #LadyZebraWrestling
7 days ago, CPS Communications
girls wrestling regionals
🔥🤼‍♂️ DUAL STATE. BIG STAGE. LET’S GO. 🦓

Zebra Wrestling is HERE, stepping onto the Dual State stage with one thing on the mind: compete.

📍 UMAC
🆚 Elgin
⏰ Round 1 | 12:00 PM

All the work. All the hours. All for this moment.
Bring the energy. Bring the pride. Claremore is on the mat.

LET’S GO ZEBRAS. 💪🔥
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraWrestling | #DualState | #StateBound
9 days ago, CPS Communications
wrestling dual state graphic