Road game ahead! The Lady Zebras head to Owasso this week, ready to compete and bring home the win.
📅 Thursday, October 1
🆚 Owasso
🕐 4:00 PM
📍 Away
🔥 Bring the fight. Let’s go, Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraVolleyball
Let’s welcome Sarah England to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature! 🦓
Miss England is joining Will Rogers Junior High as a 6th-grade Geography teacher and 7th-grade girls basketball coach. She earned her degree in Science from Oklahoma State University and is beginning her teaching career right here at CPS!
When asked why she teaches, Miss England shared, “I teach because I want to change kids’ lives.”
She chose CPS because of the community and the positive environment. What has stood out most since arriving is how welcoming everyone has been. She says people were kind from the very beginning and eager to help her in any way they could.
Miss England enjoys:
📚 Book: The Martian
🎬 Movie: Saturday Night Fever
🍫 Candy: Three Musketeers
🥤 Drink: Dr Pepper
🎨 Color: Green
🏖️ Vacation: Navarre Beach, Florida
🏀 Team: OKC Thunder
Sports have also been a big part of Miss England’s journey. While at Oklahoma State, she served as a manager for the Cowgirls basketball team. She has also volunteered as a basketball and strength-and-conditioning coach with several organizations in Stillwater.
In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, video games, sports, and outdoor activities. And here’s a fun fact: she taught herself how to play guitar! 🎸
Her favorite quote is, “Trust the process.” - Troy Wroten
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Miss Sarah England! 🦓❤️
It’s been a milestone season for Claremore Volleyball, and we have THREE new #OKPreps Club honors to celebrate!
🔥 Grace Baughman has surpassed 100 career aces, earning her spot in the #OKPreps100AceClub!
👏 Addison Doyle is officially a member of the #OKPreps100BlockClub after surpassing 100 career blocks!
💯 And Coach Derek Jackson recently earned his 200th career win, adding a #OKPreps200WinClub sticker alongside his 100-win honor!
Three accomplishments worth celebrating and a whole lot of Zebra Volleyball represented! Congratulations, Grace, Addison, and Coach Jackson! 🏐🦓
#CPSZebraPride #OKPreps #OKPrepsVolleyball #OKPrepsClubStickers
Senior Night was a chance to celebrate our Lady Zebra seniors and the families who have supported them every step of the way. ❤️
From countless evenings at the ballpark and miles on the road to cheering through every inning, thank you to the families, friends, teammates, and coaches who have been part of their journey.
We were also proud to recognize the Bartlesville seniors, presenting each of them with a rose as we celebrated their final season, too. 🌹
To our Lady Zebra seniors, thank you for the time, heart, and dedication you have given to Claremore Softball. We are proud of you! 🥎❤️
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraSoftball
For our elementary and junior high students, the Homecoming Tour is their chance to experience a little of the excitement waiting for them at CHS, and judging by these pictures, they GOT IT! ❤️
Our younger Zebras loved meeting the Homecoming Court and Reps, getting high-fives and hugs, and cheering them on like celebrities. And at the Junior High, those Court handshakes had everyone HYPED! 😂🔥
They cheered for the band and color guard, dance, cheer, football, and all the sights and sounds that make a CHS pep rally so much fun. 📣🥁🏈
That’s what we love about this tradition. Our younger students don’t just hear about Homecoming, they get to be part of it. They get to see what’s ahead, feel that Zebra spirit, and start imagining themselves there one day.
Today they’re the ones reaching out for a high-five. Before we know it, they’ll be the Zebras coming back to give one. ❤️🦓
And we’re just getting started! We’ll be sharing MORE Homecoming memories and photos all week long, so stay tuned! 📸❤️
#CPSZebraPride #ZebraHomecoming
Mrs. Hamilton is joining Westside Elementary as a 3rd-grade teacher. A 2013 Claremore High School graduate, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Phoenix.
While earning her degree, Mrs. Hamilton spent three years as a paraprofessional at Westside. She has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember, but put that dream on hold while raising her family. Once her own children started school, she decided it was time to pursue her passion for teaching.
Her “why” is creating a safe space where students feel welcome and ready to learn. She wants her students to leave her classroom feeling inspired and confident in themselves.
When asked why she chose CPS, her answer was simple: “I graduated from CPS, and as they say, ‘Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra.’” She also loves the community and the opportunities CPS provides for growth.
Mrs. Hamilton enjoys:
📚 Book: Stellaluna
🍿 Snack: Caramel popcorn
🍬 Candy: Twizzlers & Twix
🧋 Drink: Raspberry sweet tea or iced coffee
🎨 Colors: Blue & green
🏔️ Vacation: Estes Park, Colorado
In her free time, Mrs. Hamilton enjoys gardening, reading, crocheting, crafting, painting, and all things plants. She and her husband, Bryan, will be married for 10 years this October and have three boys, ages 4, 6, and 8, who have all attended Westside. Their family also includes two cats, a dog, and chickens!
And here’s a fun fact: Mrs. Hamilton once traveled to a ghost town at the top of a mountain in Colorado!
She was recognized as Westside’s Pillar of Support for the 2025-26 school year and was also nominated to the National Society of Leadership and Success while attending the University of Phoenix, where she earned Dean’s List honors.
Her favorite quote is from Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Lauren Hamilton! 🦓❤️
#CPSZebraPride
Zebra fans, mark your calendars! Senior Night has been moved to Friday, October 9, during our home football game against Tahlequah.
We’ll celebrate our seniors from football, cheer, dance, athletic training, band, and color guard during halftime. ❤️
📅 Friday, October 9
🕐 7:00 PM Kickoff
🎓 Senior Recognition | Halftime
📍 Lantow Field
🩷 Pink Out Night
Please help us spread the word about the date change, and come out to celebrate our seniors!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraFootball
Senior Night gave us the chance to celebrate our Lady Zebra seniors and all they have given to Claremore Volleyball. ❤️
Thank you to the families, friends, teammates, and coaches who have supported these athletes along the way. From the miles traveled and matches cheered to the encouragement through every win and challenge, you have been an important part of their journey.
To our seniors, thank you for the time, heart, and dedication you have given to this program. We are proud to call you Lady Zebras! 🏐❤️
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraVolleyball
🥎 SOFTBALL SENIOR NIGHT | TONIGHT! 🦓
Tonight, we celebrate our Lady Zebra seniors as they take their home field one last time. ❤️
We want Zebra Nation there to make it a night to remember! Pack the student section, fill the stands, and baseball players, you know the drill: trucks in the outfield and fire up the grill! 🛻🔥🌭
🕔 Senior Night| 5:30 PM
🆚 Bartlesville
📍 Home
🎓 Senior Night
Come early, get loud, and help us send our seniors out with a home-field crowd behind them!
🔥 Let’s pack the place for our seniors!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraSoftball
Mrs. Tyler is joining Claremont Elementary as a Third Grade Teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Rogers State University and is beginning her teaching career after spending the past 10 years as a stay-at-home mom.
When asked why she chose teaching, Mrs. Tyler shared that her children were at the heart of her “why.” While homeschooling them, she discovered a passion for teaching that she knew she wanted to share with more students. She believes every child should have the opportunity to believe in themselves, work through challenges, and discover their own potential.
Mrs. Tyler chose CPS and Claremont because of the people, culture, and genuine love for students she experienced during the interview process. She knew she wanted to be part of a community where the culture surrounding students truly matters.
Mrs. Tyler enjoys:
📚: Harry Potter Series
🎬: The Grinch
🍫: Butterfinger
🥤: Dr. Pepper or Cold Brew Coffee
💜: Purple
🏖️: The Beach
⚾: Yankees, Miami Dolphins, OU, Wolves Baseball, Ladybug Softball & BlackFox Wrestling
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Tyler stays busy coaching cheer, wrestling, softball, and baseball. She also enjoys crafting, rhinestone embellishing, Cricut projects, fishing, hiking, sports, and photography. She often donates her photography services so families can have lasting memories together. 📸
She and her husband, Gene, have been married for 15 years and work together managing and operating Inola Youth Football and BlackFox Wrestling. They have two children, C.J. and Amelia, along with one dog and two cats. 🐶🐱
Her favorite quote is: “All I want is all you have.” — Unknown
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Katrina Tyler! We’re so excited to have you and your family as part of the Zebra family! 🦓💜 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🥎 ZEBRA SOFTBALL | GAME WEEK 🦓
Three games. One big week. The Lady Zebras start at home before hitting the road for back-to-back matchups.
📅 Monday, September 28
🆚 Bartlesville
🕐 5:00 PM
📍 Home (Senior Night)
📅 Tuesday, September 29
🆚 Sapulpa
🕐 5:00 PM
📍 Away
📅 Thursday, October 1
🆚 Coweta
🕐 5:00 PM
📍 Away
🔥 Start strong. Finish stronger. Let’s go, Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraSoftball
October 2, 9, 23, 30 – PLC Day; Early Release
October 8 – All Sites Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 13 – Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 15–16 – Fall Break (Closed)
🏆 NOT ONCE. NOT TWICE. THREE TIMES! 🏆
Our JV Lady Zebras are up-and-coming, but make no mistake, they’re champions in their own right! 🔥🏐
🥇 Claremore Invitational Champs, defending their home court with a championship win over Sand Springs.
🥇 Undefeated at the OK Union Varsity Round Robin.
🥇 Stillwater Invitational Champs, taking down the 6A home team in Stillwater to claim the title!
THREE tournaments. THREE championships. 💪
And they’re not finished yet.
Our JV Lady Zebras are sitting at an incredible 23-1 on the season with three matches still to play!
The future of Zebra Volleyball is looking pretty bright, and these girls are already making their mark. ❤️🦓
Congratulations, JV! Keep building. Keep competing. Keep winning.
#CPSZebraPride #ZebraVolleyball #LadyZebras
Good luck to Zebra Cheer as they take the mat today at the OSSAA State Cheer Competition! ❤️🤍
📍 Southern Nazarene University | Sawyer Center
⏰ Zebras perform at 3:45 PM
🎟️ $12.55 online | $14 at the gate
⚠️ Clear bags only
You’ve put in the work. Now go out there, trust each other, and leave it all on the mat!
Let’s go, Zebras! 📣🔥
#CPSZebraPride #ZebraCheer #State
Another course. Another chance to compete. The Zebras head to Guthrie this week!
📅 Saturday, September 26
🏁 Guthrie
🕐 9:00 AM
📍 Guthrie (PSC)
🔥 Set the pace. Keep pushing. Let’s go, Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraXC
Congratulations to Raul Perez and Lauren Parham, crowned tonight as the 2026 Claremore High School Homecoming King and Queen! 👑
We also want to congratulate every member of our 2026 Homecoming Court. Throughout Homecoming week, these students represented CHS with pride, character, school spirit, and a genuine love for their Zebra community. We are proud of the way each of you represents Claremore!
And, of course, a special shoutout to our Homecoming Prince and Princess! 👑 They were absolutely wonderful, completely adorable, and represented Westside and our younger Zebras so well. ❤️
Congratulations to our King and Queen and the entire 2026 Homecoming Court! What a special night for the Greatest Homecoming in the Nation! 🦓👑❤️
#CPSZebraPride #ZebraHomecoming
