🏐 ZEBRA VOLLEYBALL | GAME WEEK 🦓
Tournament time! The Lady Zebras hit the road for two days of competition in Sapulpa.
📅 Friday & Saturday, August 21-22
🏆 Sapulpa Tournament
🕐 9:00 AM
📍 Sapulpa
🔥 Let’s go, Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraVolleyball
Tournament time! The Lady Zebras hit the road for two days of competition in Sapulpa.
📅 Friday & Saturday, August 21-22
🏆 Sapulpa Tournament
🕐 9:00 AM
📍 Sapulpa
🔥 Let’s go, Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraVolleyball
☀️ 6 AM looks good on the Class of 2027!
Donuts, painted jeans, pictures with friends, and memories made before the first bell even rang.
Senior Sunrise was one of the first of many lasts for this class—and today marks their first last day of school!
Here’s to soaking up every moment along the way, Class of 2027! 🦓
#CPSZebraPride #ClassOf2027
Donuts, painted jeans, pictures with friends, and memories made before the first bell even rang.
Senior Sunrise was one of the first of many lasts for this class—and today marks their first last day of school!
Here’s to soaking up every moment along the way, Class of 2027! 🦓
#CPSZebraPride #ClassOf2027
👀 Ready or not… HERE THEY COME!
Backpacks packed. ✏️
Shoes tied. 👟
Big smiles ready. 😁
And our elementary Zebras are officially BACK! 🦓
Secondary, you’re up next! 👀
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
Backpacks packed. ✏️
Shoes tied. 👟
Big smiles ready. 😁
And our elementary Zebras are officially BACK! 🦓
Secondary, you’re up next! 👀
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
☀️ The sun is rising on senior year! 🌅
Introducing the Claremore High School Class of 2027!
One last year. Let's make it count, Zebras! 🦓
#CPSZebraPride #ClassOf2027
Introducing the Claremore High School Class of 2027!
One last year. Let's make it count, Zebras! 🦓
#CPSZebraPride #ClassOf2027
Let’s welcome Kaylee Anderson to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!
Mrs. Anderson is joining Catalayah Elementary as a 3rd Grade Teacher. She earned her degree from Cameron University and is excited to begin her teaching journey with Claremore Public Schools.
When asked why she chose this path, she shared, “My ‘why’ for teaching comes from wanting to make a positive impact on students’ lives. I believe every student deserves to feel valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. I want to create a classroom where students feel welcome, confident, and excited to learn.”
Mrs. Anderson enjoys:
📚: Harry Potter
🎬: Lord of the Rings
🌶️: Jalapeño poppers
🍬: Peach rings
🥤: Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper
🌈: Purple
⚾: Houston Astros
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, building LEGO sets, playing video games, and coaching youth sports. She and her husband, Josh, have been married for 13 years and have one daughter, Emmy, who will be a 6th grader at Sequoyah. She also loves coaching her daughter’s softball team alongside her husband.
A fun fact about Mrs. Anderson, she is left-handed! She is also a proud dog mom to two Australian Shepherds, Duke and Bruno.
Her favorite quote is: “Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. KayLee Anderson! 🦓💜 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Mrs. Anderson is joining Catalayah Elementary as a 3rd Grade Teacher. She earned her degree from Cameron University and is excited to begin her teaching journey with Claremore Public Schools.
When asked why she chose this path, she shared, “My ‘why’ for teaching comes from wanting to make a positive impact on students’ lives. I believe every student deserves to feel valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. I want to create a classroom where students feel welcome, confident, and excited to learn.”
Mrs. Anderson enjoys:
📚: Harry Potter
🎬: Lord of the Rings
🌶️: Jalapeño poppers
🍬: Peach rings
🥤: Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper
🌈: Purple
⚾: Houston Astros
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, building LEGO sets, playing video games, and coaching youth sports. She and her husband, Josh, have been married for 13 years and have one daughter, Emmy, who will be a 6th grader at Sequoyah. She also loves coaching her daughter’s softball team alongside her husband.
A fun fact about Mrs. Anderson, she is left-handed! She is also a proud dog mom to two Australian Shepherds, Duke and Bruno.
Her favorite quote is: “Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. KayLee Anderson! 🦓💜 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🥎 ZEBRA SOFTBALL | GAME WEEK 🦓
Five games. Three days. The Lady Zebras head across town to Rogers State University for a packed weekend at the RSU Festival!
📅 Thursday, August 20
🆚 Poteau
🕐 6:20 PM
📍 Rogers State University
📅 Friday, August 21
🆚 Coweta
🕐 6:20 PM
🆚 Oologah
🕐 8:00 PM
📍 Rogers State University
📅 Saturday, August 22
🆚 Edmond North
🕐 3:40 PM
🆚 Crossings Christian
🕐 5:20 PM
📍 Rogers State University
🔥 Five games right here in Claremore. Come out and back the Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraSoftball
Five games. Three days. The Lady Zebras head across town to Rogers State University for a packed weekend at the RSU Festival!
📅 Thursday, August 20
🆚 Poteau
🕐 6:20 PM
📍 Rogers State University
📅 Friday, August 21
🆚 Coweta
🕐 6:20 PM
🆚 Oologah
🕐 8:00 PM
📍 Rogers State University
📅 Saturday, August 22
🆚 Edmond North
🕐 3:40 PM
🆚 Crossings Christian
🕐 5:20 PM
📍 Rogers State University
🔥 Five games right here in Claremore. Come out and back the Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraSoftball
WELCOME BACK! Whether it's backpacks bigger than they are or matching sibling fits, we want to see your smiling Zebras!
Drop your first day of school photos in the comments on our Facebook page and help us kick off the year with a whole lot of Zebra spirit! 🦓❤
#CPSZebraPride
We want to take a moment to show some serious appreciation for the incredible PTOs across Claremore Public Schools! Our PTOs continually go above and beyond to make our schools better, brighter, and more welcoming for our students.
Just look at what the Catalayah PTO recently accomplished! They spent hours working in the summer heat to give their school a fresh new look, including a newly painted basketball court, four square, hopscotch, a buddy bench, and even some colorful helpers leading students toward the playground. 🎨🏀
And they didn't do it alone—Spectrum Paint generously donated the paint to help make it happen!
To all of our CPS PTOs: THANK YOU! We see the work you do, and we are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our Zebra family. 🦓❤️
Just look at what the Catalayah PTO recently accomplished! They spent hours working in the summer heat to give their school a fresh new look, including a newly painted basketball court, four square, hopscotch, a buddy bench, and even some colorful helpers leading students toward the playground. 🎨🏀
And they didn't do it alone—Spectrum Paint generously donated the paint to help make it happen!
To all of our CPS PTOs: THANK YOU! We see the work you do, and we are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our Zebra family. 🦓❤️
🦓 Zebra Travel Diaries | Wedding Week Edition 💍🌲
Zebra Pride made its way to Sonoma, California, for a very special destination wedding! Jamie Brace, Executive Director of Communication, celebrated her daughter, Averey Brace, CHS Class of 2013, alongside Zebras from the Classes of 2017, 2019, and 2021.
And the Zebra gear traveled on the plane ✈️, to the pool ☀️, and all the way to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to see the incredible redwoods! 🌲🦓
A pretty special week celebrating family, love, and a whole lot of Zebra Pride! ❤️
#CPSZebraPride
Let’s welcome Hadley Giager to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!
Ms. Giager is joining Claremore Public Schools Special Services as a School Psychologist Intern. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Northeastern State University and is currently pursuing her Master’s in School Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma.
When asked why she chose this path, she shared, “I chose to become a school psychologist to help children find the best atmosphere for them to learn. The community and bond everyone had with each other during my interview seemed welcoming and like a great atmosphere to work in.”
Ms. Giager enjoys:
📚: Mistborn
🎬: The Hunger Games
🧀: Cheez-Its
🍬: Twix
🥤: Alani
🌈: Teal
📍: Anywhere with a beach
In her free time, she enjoys reading and painting. She also loves traveling and has visited Sydney, Australia!
Her family includes her dog, Sage, and her snake, Derek. A fun fact about Ms. Giager—she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority!
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Hadley Giager! 🦓💙 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Ms. Giager is joining Claremore Public Schools Special Services as a School Psychologist Intern. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Northeastern State University and is currently pursuing her Master’s in School Psychology at the University of Central Oklahoma.
When asked why she chose this path, she shared, “I chose to become a school psychologist to help children find the best atmosphere for them to learn. The community and bond everyone had with each other during my interview seemed welcoming and like a great atmosphere to work in.”
Ms. Giager enjoys:
📚: Mistborn
🎬: The Hunger Games
🧀: Cheez-Its
🍬: Twix
🥤: Alani
🌈: Teal
📍: Anywhere with a beach
In her free time, she enjoys reading and painting. She also loves traveling and has visited Sydney, Australia!
Her family includes her dog, Sage, and her snake, Derek. A fun fact about Ms. Giager—she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority!
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Hadley Giager! 🦓💙 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Throwback to a special day at Claremont! 📚🚌
Earlier this year, our students climbed aboard the Rolling Thunder Book Bus, thanks to the generous sponsorship of American Fidelity! Students explored the shelves, picked out a book to take home, and got a little extra inspiration to keep reading.
We love experiences like this that help spark a lifelong love of reading. ❤️🦓
A huge thank you to American Fidelity and the Rolling Thunder Book Bus for investing in our students and making this day possible!
Earlier this year, our students climbed aboard the Rolling Thunder Book Bus, thanks to the generous sponsorship of American Fidelity! Students explored the shelves, picked out a book to take home, and got a little extra inspiration to keep reading.
We love experiences like this that help spark a lifelong love of reading. ❤️🦓
A huge thank you to American Fidelity and the Rolling Thunder Book Bus for investing in our students and making this day possible!
A huge THANK YOU to the Claremore Public Schools Foundation and its trustees for coordinating another incredible Welcome Back Breakfast for our CPS staff! ❤️🤍
Our Foundation trustees went above and beyond to celebrate our employees, personally donating and fundraising more than $5k in cash and gift cards to give away throughout the morning!
Our community partners also helped make the morning special, providing our teachers with fans, phone holders, water bottles, school supplies, promotional goodies, and so much more to kick off the new year.
More than breakfast and giveaways, the morning was a reminder of how fortunate we are to have a Foundation and community that genuinely value and support the people who serve our students every day.
Thank you to our Foundation trustees and every community partner who helped make our staff feel celebrated! ❤️🤍🦓
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
Our Foundation trustees went above and beyond to celebrate our employees, personally donating and fundraising more than $5k in cash and gift cards to give away throughout the morning!
Our community partners also helped make the morning special, providing our teachers with fans, phone holders, water bottles, school supplies, promotional goodies, and so much more to kick off the new year.
More than breakfast and giveaways, the morning was a reminder of how fortunate we are to have a Foundation and community that genuinely value and support the people who serve our students every day.
Thank you to our Foundation trustees and every community partner who helped make our staff feel celebrated! ❤️🤍🦓
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
Let’s welcome Jennie Stockle to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!
Mrs. Stockle is joining Will Rogers Junior High as an 8th Grade ELA Teacher. She earned her Bachelor’s in English from the University of Tulsa and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Clark Atlanta University. Before becoming a teacher, she worked in filmmaking, writing, and advocacy, where she developed a passion for storytelling that continues to inspire her classroom today.
When asked why she chose this path, she shared, “I teach because I believe every student deserves a classroom where they feel safe to be themselves. I wanted to bring that passion back to my hometown and help students grow through literature and storytelling.”
Mrs. Stockle enjoys:
📚: Too many to name!
🎬: Too many to name!
🍿: Popcorn
🍬: Salted Caramel Twix
🥤: 7UP
🌈: Purple
📍: Italy
In her free time, she enjoys writing novels, making movies, and spending time with her husband, Justin, their three grown children, their new grandchild, and their four beloved pets.
Mrs. Stockle is a 2025 TRAICE Middle School Teacher of the Year recipient and wrote and produced the award-winning documentary Finding Wampum while attending the University of Tulsa.
Her favorite quote is: “We are what we imagine.” — N. Scott Momaday
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Jennie Stockle! 🦓📚 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Mrs. Stockle is joining Will Rogers Junior High as an 8th Grade ELA Teacher. She earned her Bachelor’s in English from the University of Tulsa and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Clark Atlanta University. Before becoming a teacher, she worked in filmmaking, writing, and advocacy, where she developed a passion for storytelling that continues to inspire her classroom today.
When asked why she chose this path, she shared, “I teach because I believe every student deserves a classroom where they feel safe to be themselves. I wanted to bring that passion back to my hometown and help students grow through literature and storytelling.”
Mrs. Stockle enjoys:
📚: Too many to name!
🎬: Too many to name!
🍿: Popcorn
🍬: Salted Caramel Twix
🥤: 7UP
🌈: Purple
📍: Italy
In her free time, she enjoys writing novels, making movies, and spending time with her husband, Justin, their three grown children, their new grandchild, and their four beloved pets.
Mrs. Stockle is a 2025 TRAICE Middle School Teacher of the Year recipient and wrote and produced the award-winning documentary Finding Wampum while attending the University of Tulsa.
Her favorite quote is: “We are what we imagine.” — N. Scott Momaday
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Jennie Stockle! 🦓📚 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Our kitchen leaders are ready for another exciting school year! 🍎👩🍳
Last week, our Zebra Nutrition site managers came together for professional development, team building, and a little time to sharpen their leadership skills. From learning about new procedures and policies to finding ways to better support their teams, they are putting in the work to make this school year our best one yet.
Our Child Nutrition team is constantly growing, not just in numbers, but in knowledge, leadership, and mindset. We know that providing great meals for our students starts with great leadership, and our managers are committed to making sure every meal is prepared and served with care.
We love feeding our Zebras, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back to the cafeteria! 🦓❤️
Last week, our Zebra Nutrition site managers came together for professional development, team building, and a little time to sharpen their leadership skills. From learning about new procedures and policies to finding ways to better support their teams, they are putting in the work to make this school year our best one yet.
Our Child Nutrition team is constantly growing, not just in numbers, but in knowledge, leadership, and mindset. We know that providing great meals for our students starts with great leadership, and our managers are committed to making sure every meal is prepared and served with care.
We love feeding our Zebras, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back to the cafeteria! 🦓❤️
🦓 Zebra Travel Diaries | Italy Edition
The Ratcliff family took their Zebra pride all the way to Italy!
Andrea, Rivers, Ella, and Chris explored beautiful cities, experienced ancient history, ventured into the Dolomites, rode gondolas and water buses, took an Italian cooking class, and enjoyed plenty of pasta and gelato! 🍝🍨
Ella also reunited with her close friend Eva, a former CHS foreign exchange student and Zebra Volleyball player. ❤️
An unforgettable Italian adventure for this Zebra family! 🦓
#CPSZebraPride
The Ratcliff family took their Zebra pride all the way to Italy!
Andrea, Rivers, Ella, and Chris explored beautiful cities, experienced ancient history, ventured into the Dolomites, rode gondolas and water buses, took an Italian cooking class, and enjoyed plenty of pasta and gelato! 🍝🍨
Ella also reunited with her close friend Eva, a former CHS foreign exchange student and Zebra Volleyball player. ❤️
An unforgettable Italian adventure for this Zebra family! 🦓
#CPSZebraPride
Let’s welcome Kari Russell to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!
Mrs. Russell is joining Westside Elementary as a 5th Grade Teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Northeastern State University and brings years of experience teaching upper elementary students.
When asked why she chose this path, she shared, “I teach to see that ‘lightbulb’ go on in students’ eyes. I wanted a smaller district, close to home. This is where I live.”
Mrs. Russell enjoys:
📚: Any fiction
🥗: Croutons
🍬: Anything with caramel
🥤: Pepsi Zero
🌈: Purple
🏁: NASCAR
In her free time, she enjoys reading and knitting. She is also a self-proclaimed trivia buff and loves collecting random facts!
Mrs. Russell is the proud mom of twin sons, Tyler and Chase, and the proud grandmother of two grandchildren, Elliott and Adley. Her family also includes two dogs, Buster and Gunner.
She played basketball and softball in high school and continues to bring that same teamwork and enthusiasm into the classroom each day.
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Kari Russell! 🦓
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Mrs. Russell is joining Westside Elementary as a 5th Grade Teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Northeastern State University and brings years of experience teaching upper elementary students.
When asked why she chose this path, she shared, “I teach to see that ‘lightbulb’ go on in students’ eyes. I wanted a smaller district, close to home. This is where I live.”
Mrs. Russell enjoys:
📚: Any fiction
🥗: Croutons
🍬: Anything with caramel
🥤: Pepsi Zero
🌈: Purple
🏁: NASCAR
In her free time, she enjoys reading and knitting. She is also a self-proclaimed trivia buff and loves collecting random facts!
Mrs. Russell is the proud mom of twin sons, Tyler and Chase, and the proud grandmother of two grandchildren, Elliott and Adley. Her family also includes two dogs, Buster and Gunner.
She played basketball and softball in high school and continues to bring that same teamwork and enthusiasm into the classroom each day.
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Kari Russell! 🦓
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
We are incredibly grateful for the Claremore Public Schools Foundation and the impact they have on classrooms across our district. Their support gives teachers the resources and tools they need to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences for our students.
Recently, several of our Will Rogers Junior High teachers received Foundation grants that are making a difference in their classrooms:
Mrs. Boyd's Science Lab received stopwatches and digital thermometers to help students conduct real experiments and explore scientific concepts through hands-on learning. 🔬
Mrs. Lively's English Classroom received a complete class set of The Hunger Games series, along with several other novels for students to read and enjoy. 📚
7th Grade Math Teachers received a $2,700 grant to help purchase computer charging carts that will serve all eight math classes, keeping technology organized, charged, and ready for daily learning. 💻
These are just a few examples of the incredible impact the Foundation has on our schools. Their support helps teachers across the district bring new ideas to life and give students even more opportunities to learn and grow.
Thank you, Claremore Public Schools Foundation, for believing in our teachers and investing in the future of our Zebras! 🦓❤️
Recently, several of our Will Rogers Junior High teachers received Foundation grants that are making a difference in their classrooms:
Mrs. Boyd's Science Lab received stopwatches and digital thermometers to help students conduct real experiments and explore scientific concepts through hands-on learning. 🔬
Mrs. Lively's English Classroom received a complete class set of The Hunger Games series, along with several other novels for students to read and enjoy. 📚
7th Grade Math Teachers received a $2,700 grant to help purchase computer charging carts that will serve all eight math classes, keeping technology organized, charged, and ready for daily learning. 💻
These are just a few examples of the incredible impact the Foundation has on our schools. Their support helps teachers across the district bring new ideas to life and give students even more opportunities to learn and grow.
Thank you, Claremore Public Schools Foundation, for believing in our teachers and investing in the future of our Zebras! 🦓❤️
Now THAT'S how you welcome back the Zebra family! 🦓
Our 2026 Welcome Back Rally had it all—community sponsors, breakfast and drinks donated by local businesses, door prizes from generous donors, karaoke, dance-offs, the Spirit Stick cheer off, and an incredible keynote speaker who challenged us to remember the impact we have every single day.
Most of all, it was a chance to bring our entire CPS family back together, have some fun, and get fired up for the year ahead.
A huge THANK YOU to our Claremore community for always showing up for our schools and helping us celebrate the people who show up for our students every day. ❤️🤍
Zebra family, we're back—and WE ARE THE CHANGE!
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
Claremore High School junior Laynie had the incredible opportunity to represent the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the America 250 Patriot Games!
Only 120 athletes from across the country were selected to represent their state, tribe, or U.S. territory, making this an incredible honor and opportunity for Laynie.
We are so proud of Laynie for representing the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Claremore Public Schools on a national stage. What an incredible experience and accomplishment! 🦓❤️
Only 120 athletes from across the country were selected to represent their state, tribe, or U.S. territory, making this an incredible honor and opportunity for Laynie.
We are so proud of Laynie for representing the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and Claremore Public Schools on a national stage. What an incredible experience and accomplishment! 🦓❤️
ZEBRAS OWN HIGHWAY 20!
For the 5th straight year, our Lady Zebras came out on top in the Battle of Highway 20! From our 7th graders all the way to Varsity, every team showed up, competed hard, and played with incredible heart.
We're so proud of the work, energy, and domination these athletes brought to the court. What a way to kick off the season!
If this is any indication of what's to come, we're in for one heck of a season. GO ZEBRAS! 🦓🔥
For the 5th straight year, our Lady Zebras came out on top in the Battle of Highway 20! From our 7th graders all the way to Varsity, every team showed up, competed hard, and played with incredible heart.
We're so proud of the work, energy, and domination these athletes brought to the court. What a way to kick off the season!
If this is any indication of what's to come, we're in for one heck of a season. GO ZEBRAS! 🦓🔥
