Mr. Winiecke’s music students have been diving into the details of one small, but mighty, instrument: the triangle! 🔔🎶
They’ve been practicing how to carefully read their music and, just as importantly, learning the value of a well-timed rest. While playing the triangle may look simple, it requires focus, precise timing, and strong listening skills. One perfectly placed ting can make an entire piece sparkle!
We love watching our students grow as musicians and discover that sometimes the most powerful part of music isn’t playing louder—it’s knowing exactly when to play… and when to pause. ✨
They’ve been practicing how to carefully read their music and, just as importantly, learning the value of a well-timed rest. While playing the triangle may look simple, it requires focus, precise timing, and strong listening skills. One perfectly placed ting can make an entire piece sparkle!
We love watching our students grow as musicians and discover that sometimes the most powerful part of music isn’t playing louder—it’s knowing exactly when to play… and when to pause. ✨
🤼♂️ STATE TOURNAMENT | STARTS TODAY 🦓
The OSSAA State Wrestling Tournament kicks off today, Thursday, February 26, and the road runs all the way to State Finals on Saturday, February 28.
Three days. One goal.
Let’s go, Zebras. 💪
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraWrestling | #StateBound
The OSSAA State Wrestling Tournament kicks off today, Thursday, February 26, and the road runs all the way to State Finals on Saturday, February 28.
Three days. One goal.
Let’s go, Zebras. 💪
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraWrestling | #StateBound
🏀 PLAYOFF GAME DAY | ZEBRA BASKETBALL 🦓
Win-or-go-home. Two courts. One Zebra mindset.
THURSDAY
🔥 Lady Zebras
🆚 Coweta
📍 @ Glenpool
⏰ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY
🔥 Zebra Boys
🆚 Shawnee
📍 @ Booker T. Washington
⏰ 6:00 PM
Different gyms. Same mission.
Bring the energy, rep the red, and show up for postseason basketball.
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraBasketball
At the Rogers County Ag Olympics,
Claremore FFA students showed what it means to lead
with commitment, community, and excellence. Proud
of how they continue to represent Claremore.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Students kicked off their hockey unit this week and are LOVING it! 🏒🥅
One of the key skills they’re developing is striking an object with a long-handled implement, and hockey is the perfect way to build coordination, control, balance, and teamwork. Every pass, shot, and goal is helping sharpen motor skills while keeping students active and engaged.
Who knows? We might just be training future Olympians in our gym right now! 🇺🇸🏅 For now, we’re having a blast learning the fundamentals—and having plenty of fun along the way.
One of the key skills they’re developing is striking an object with a long-handled implement, and hockey is the perfect way to build coordination, control, balance, and teamwork. Every pass, shot, and goal is helping sharpen motor skills while keeping students active and engaged.
Who knows? We might just be training future Olympians in our gym right now! 🇺🇸🏅 For now, we’re having a blast learning the fundamentals—and having plenty of fun along the way.
At the final home basketball game of the season, our Claremore High School NJROTC proudly presented an All-Senior Color Guard to honor Senior Night. Representing the Zebra Battalion with professionalism, precision, and pride were Cadets David Ramthun, Angel Harris, Corman Weber, Blake Clark, and Katelyn Sterba.
These seniors have demonstrated years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence, setting the standard and leaving a legacy of service and integrity behind them.
We are incredibly proud of the example they’ve set for our school and community. Congratulations, seniors; your Corps of Cadets stands proud! 🦓
These seniors have demonstrated years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence, setting the standard and leaving a legacy of service and integrity behind them.
We are incredibly proud of the example they’ve set for our school and community. Congratulations, seniors; your Corps of Cadets stands proud! 🦓
Claremore High School’s Biomed Club kicked off the semester with an innovative, hands-on Trauma Relay Simulation led by a professional trauma team through Youth Medical Mentorship. Students rotated through emergency care stations, practicing critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and real-world medical response skills before participating in a Q&A with healthcare professionals.
This immersive experience not only introduced students to trauma response and healthcare career pathways, but also highlighted the power of community partnerships. We are especially proud that several members of the trauma team are CHS alumni, professionals who once walked our halls and returned to inspire the next generation.
Innovative learning and strong community connections. This is #CPSZEBRAPRIDE.
This month’s TRY DAY is… Chicken Tikka Masala!
You can always feel the excitement when Chef Ryan walks in because students know that means it’s time to try something NEW! After serving Chicken Tikka Masala at the high school during a previous exhibition, we decided it was time to let our elementary students get a little taste (pun absolutely intended 😉) of what’s waiting for them in the future.
Try Day is all about exploration, curiosity, and bold bites! While we know every new flavor won’t be everyone’s favorite—and that’s okay—we’re so proud of our students for keeping an open mind and giving it a shot. That willingness to try something different is a win all on its own! 🙌
New flavors. New experiences. Same Zebra spirit. 🦓🍽️
You can always feel the excitement when Chef Ryan walks in because students know that means it’s time to try something NEW! After serving Chicken Tikka Masala at the high school during a previous exhibition, we decided it was time to let our elementary students get a little taste (pun absolutely intended 😉) of what’s waiting for them in the future.
Try Day is all about exploration, curiosity, and bold bites! While we know every new flavor won’t be everyone’s favorite—and that’s okay—we’re so proud of our students for keeping an open mind and giving it a shot. That willingness to try something different is a win all on its own! 🙌
New flavors. New experiences. Same Zebra spirit. 🦓🍽️
RSU Education students recently visited Mrs. Ramsey’s and Mrs. McGill’s 5th grade classrooms to bring science to life! 🧪✨
Through hands-on experiments exploring density, surface tension, cloud formation, Earth’s forces, and more, our students were able to experience science in an engaging and meaningful way.
We are grateful for this continued collaboration between Claremore Public Schools and Rogers State University. Partnerships like this strengthen our community, provide real-world learning opportunities, and create valuable experiences for both our elementary students and future educators.
Thank you to these outstanding RSU students for sharing your knowledge and investing in our scholars! 🦓
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Through hands-on experiments exploring density, surface tension, cloud formation, Earth’s forces, and more, our students were able to experience science in an engaging and meaningful way.
We are grateful for this continued collaboration between Claremore Public Schools and Rogers State University. Partnerships like this strengthen our community, provide real-world learning opportunities, and create valuable experiences for both our elementary students and future educators.
Thank you to these outstanding RSU students for sharing your knowledge and investing in our scholars! 🦓
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Mr. Nadal’s science classes have been busy growing more than just knowledge—they’ve been growing veggies, too! 🌱
Students successfully cultivated radishes and five different types of lettuce, carefully tending to their plants and tracking the growth process along the way. After weeks of observation, patience, and hard work, they were able to enjoy the veggies they grew themselves.
This is hands-on learning at its best—connecting science concepts to real-world experiences and showing students the rewards of responsibility and perseverance. 🌿
Students successfully cultivated radishes and five different types of lettuce, carefully tending to their plants and tracking the growth process along the way. After weeks of observation, patience, and hard work, they were able to enjoy the veggies they grew themselves.
This is hands-on learning at its best—connecting science concepts to real-world experiences and showing students the rewards of responsibility and perseverance. 🌿
🦓🔥 5A East Regional Results 🔥🦓
What a weekend for the Zebras at the 5A East Regional Tournament! Our boys showed up ready to compete, and we’re proud to announce that 9 Claremore wrestlers have punched their ticket to the State Tournament next weekend!
🏆 Regional Placers:
🥈 Noah Back – 106 lbs
🥈 Dawson Back – 113 lbs
🥉 Tristan Peters – 120 lbs
🥉 Ethan Boyd – 126 lbs
🥈 Kale Shultz – 138 lbs
🥇 Gunner Murray – 144 lbs
5️⃣ Hayden Lee – 157 lbs
5️⃣ Jackson Roach – 165 lbs
4️⃣ Myka Duncan – 175 lbs
As a team, the Zebras finished 3rd overall, just one point shy of a runner-up finish. An incredible effort from this group!
Now it’s time to reset and get ready for the State Tournament, which begins thisThursday. We’re excited for the opportunity and ready to represent Claremore on the big stage.
Let’s pack the stands and support these boys as they chase their goals! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
What a weekend for the Zebras at the 5A East Regional Tournament! Our boys showed up ready to compete, and we’re proud to announce that 9 Claremore wrestlers have punched their ticket to the State Tournament next weekend!
🏆 Regional Placers:
🥈 Noah Back – 106 lbs
🥈 Dawson Back – 113 lbs
🥉 Tristan Peters – 120 lbs
🥉 Ethan Boyd – 126 lbs
🥈 Kale Shultz – 138 lbs
🥇 Gunner Murray – 144 lbs
5️⃣ Hayden Lee – 157 lbs
5️⃣ Jackson Roach – 165 lbs
4️⃣ Myka Duncan – 175 lbs
As a team, the Zebras finished 3rd overall, just one point shy of a runner-up finish. An incredible effort from this group!
Now it’s time to reset and get ready for the State Tournament, which begins thisThursday. We’re excited for the opportunity and ready to represent Claremore on the big stage.
Let’s pack the stands and support these boys as they chase their goals! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Kindness has been shining bright at Catalayah this week, and it has been incredible to watch it ripple through our building.
Thanks to our amazing counselor, Mrs. McComb, students and staff took part in secret kindness missions designed to spread encouragement in simple but meaningful ways. From quiet acts of service to thoughtful words of affirmation, these small moments made a big impact.
One of the highlights has been the growing Kindness Wall, where students have been recognizing one another for positive actions. The wall is quickly filling with notes of gratitude, encouragement, and appreciation—clear proof that kindness is contagious.
We are so proud of our students and staff for intentionally choosing to lift others up. Let’s keep the momentum going—look for ways to serve, speak words that encourage, notice the good, and be the reason someone smiles.
That’s the Catalayah way. ❤️
Thanks to our amazing counselor, Mrs. McComb, students and staff took part in secret kindness missions designed to spread encouragement in simple but meaningful ways. From quiet acts of service to thoughtful words of affirmation, these small moments made a big impact.
One of the highlights has been the growing Kindness Wall, where students have been recognizing one another for positive actions. The wall is quickly filling with notes of gratitude, encouragement, and appreciation—clear proof that kindness is contagious.
We are so proud of our students and staff for intentionally choosing to lift others up. Let’s keep the momentum going—look for ways to serve, speak words that encourage, notice the good, and be the reason someone smiles.
That’s the Catalayah way. ❤️
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! 🦓✨
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! 🦓✨
📆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)
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! 🖤🤍
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! 🖤🤍
🏀🔥 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
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
Zebra Friday, Folks!🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🤼♂️ 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
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
❤️🎉 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 💕
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 💕
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.
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.
