The Class of 2001 came home to celebrate 25 years together, but they weren’t just here to reminisce. They came ready to make an impact.
After already funding six $1,000 scholarships for CHS seniors at this year’s Alumni Breakfast, the Class of 2001 had one more surprise. 👀
They presented ALL 13 scholarship recipients with an additional $1,001 EACH!
Why $1,001? A perfect tribute to the Class of ’01. ❤️
That surprise meant another $13,013 invested directly into the futures of our students, bringing the total awarded at this year’s Alumni Breakfast to an incredible $26,013! 🎓❤️
Class of 2001, you came home to celebrate your own Claremore story and helped write the next chapter for 13 current Zebras.
You showed the next generation what it means to carry your Zebra pride long after graduation and set an incredible example for the classes that will follow.
This is legacy. This is community. This is what it means to be a Zebra.
Once a Zebra, always a Zebra. ❤️🦓
#CPSZebraPride #ZebraHomecoming #ClassOf2001







One of the best parts of Homecoming is welcoming our alumni home, but it’s even more special when they come home ready to invest in the Zebras who will follow them.
At this year’s Alumni Breakfast, 13 CHS seniors were each presented with $1,000 scholarships made possible by Zebra alumni and families who continue to give back.
❤️ The Burrows Family presented our first scholarship. David Burrows served for years as President of the Claremore Alumni Association and helped build the organization into what it is today. His sister is also a proud member of the Class of 1976.
❤️ The Classes of 1976, 1981, 1996, and 2006 funded scholarships through the generosity of classmates who wanted to invest in the next generation of Zebras.
❤️ Our 25-year Homecoming host class, the Class of 2001, funded six $1,000 scholarships.
That’s $13,000 in scholarships awarded to 13 CHS seniors, all because former Zebras chose to give back to the students following in their footsteps.
To the Burrows Family and the Classes of 1976, 1981, 1996, 2001, and 2006, THANK YOU for believing in our students and investing in their futures.
Once a Zebra, always a Zebra. ❤️🦓
#CPSZebraPride #ZebraHomecoming







Did you know Claremore's roots run deep in Native American history?
Today, we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous people who helped shape our community and continue to make a difference for our students and families.
Our community's history is closely connected to the Osage and Cherokee Nations. From Chief Clermont, an Osage leader whose family is connected to our city's name, to Will Rogers, Lynn Riggs, Andy Payne, Chief Black Dog, and early Claremore educator Etta Scraper, these individuals have helped shape our community's history and heritage.
But their impact isn't just part of our history. It's part of who we are today!
❤️ We're especially grateful for the Cherokee Nation's continued partnership with Claremore Public Schools. Through educational funding, cultural learning experiences, support for school improvements, and investments in the Claremore Public Schools Foundation, the Cherokee Nation helps create opportunities for our students and staff.
Our Johnson-O'Malley (JOM) program also supports Native American students through educational resources, cultural enrichment, and opportunities to stay connected to their heritage.
And right here in Claremore, the Cherokee Nation continues to serve Native American families through its healthcare services and community programs.
🪶 Today, we honor the generations who came before us, celebrate the Indigenous students and families who are part of our Zebra family, and recognize the partnerships that continue to strengthen public education in our community.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay | #CPSZebraPride | #ZebraFamily







Postseason volleyball starts NOW! 🔥
Our Lady Zebras are hosting the 5A Regional Volleyball Tournament, and a trip to STATE is on the line! We need Zebra Nation to show up, get loud, and PACK THE GYM!
📅 Monday, October 12
🏆 5A Regional Tournament
📍 Doug Mosier Sports Complex | Claremore
🔴 FAN THEME: SEA OF RED
🏐 Game 1 | 4:30 PM
Claremore vs. Tahlequah
🏐 Game 2 | 6:00 PM
Coweta vs. Edison
🏆 Regional Championship | 7:30 PM
Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
🎟️ Admission: $8 for students and adults
⚠️ No noisemakers permitted. Good sportsmanship is expected from all attendees.
Win the regional. Punch the ticket to STATE. 🏆
🔥 WEAR RED. GET LOUD. PACK THE GYM. LET'S GO, LADY ZEBRAS!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraVolleyball | #Postseason

🎪 National School Lunch Week Is Coming to Town! 🎪
Step right up, elementary Zebras! National School Lunch Week is bringing the circus to our cafeterias with a week of fun, circus-inspired meals! 🎟️🍎
🎪 Monday: Highwire Chili Dog or Ringmaster’s Chicken Sandwich with Confetti Corn & Big Top Apple Slices
🤹 Tuesday: Acrobats Deli Box or Lion Tamer’s Loaded Nachos with Juggling Glazed Carrots & Circus Citrus Smiles
🎩 Wednesday: Magician’s Mac & Cheese or Trapeze Pepperoni Pizza with Ring of Fire Broccoli & Tightrope Grapes
🍂 Thursday & Friday: FALL BREAK — NO SCHOOL!
Please note: This special circus-themed menu is for elementary students only. Secondary students will have a different menu; check the CPS website for meal options at https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1081/Cps/179a2ce0-15bb-435f-aecb-90317e6f944f/October-2026-Menu.pdf?disposition=inline
Three days of circus fun, then it’s time to head into Fall Break! 🎪➡️🍂
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #NationalSchoolLunchWeek

CPS will be closed for FALL BREAK on October 15 & 16, 2026.
Enjoy the time with your family, make a memory, and we will see you on Monday.

One of the best parts of Homecoming is seeing Zebra Nation come together. Our freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes brought the creativity and school spirit with their class floats, and the Class of 2027 took home this year’s float contest win! 🏆👏
A HUGE shoutout to our alumni, too! The Classes of 1976, 1986, and 2001 came home ready to celebrate, build floats, and prove that Zebra Pride definitely doesn’t end at graduation. A special thank you to this year’s host class, the Class of 2001, for judging the student float contest, and to RCB Bank for sponsoring the contest!
We also loved having the Claremore Public Schools Foundation join the parade with our Teacher of the Year!
Different classes. Different generations. One Zebra Nation. 🦓❤️
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange #HoCo2026 #ZebraNation








Claremore SROs are keeping an extra eye on our school zones, and they might be in places you don’t expect!
In a box? Apparently so. 📦😂
Behind a tree? Maybe. 🌳
Behind a sign? Possibly. 👀
The hiding spots may be funny, but the reason behind them is important. Slow down and stay alert in our school zones. The few seconds you save by speeding aren’t worth putting your child or someone else’s at risk.
So watch that speedometer and slow your roll! 🐢
Slow down. Stay alert. Keep ALL our kids safe. ❤️🦓
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange



It's ZEBRA FRIDAY: SENIOR NIGHT! 🦓
#CPSZebraPride









Friday night is for our seniors! ❤️
Tonight, the Zebras take on Tahlequah at Lantow, but this one is about more than the game. It’s a chance to celebrate the seniors who have given their time, talent, and heart to the Friday Night Lights experience.
We’ll recognize our seniors from football, cheer, band, color guard, dance, and Student Athletic Training Aides during pregame and halftime. From the field and sidelines to the stands and performances, each has played a part in making Friday nights at Lantow special.
And don’t forget, Lantow is going PINK! 🩷 Wear pink as we stand together in support of those who have fought cancer, those still fighting, and ZUAC, Zebras United Against Cancer.
📅 Friday, October 9
🆚 Tahlequah
📍 Home | Lantow Field
🩷 Pink Out
🎓 Senior Night Pregame | 6:20 PM
🏈 Kickoff | 7:00 PM
🎓 Senior Recognition | Halftime
✨ The night doesn’t end when the game does! Stick around after the game for the Pride of Claremore Glow Show!
🔥 Wear pink. Show up. Show out. Celebrate our seniors. Let’s go, Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraFootball | #SeniorNight | #PinkOut





Tomorrow night, we’re asking everyone to wear PINK. 🩷
Pink Out is about more than a color. It’s a night to stand together for those who have fought cancer, those who are still fighting, and the families, friends, and caregivers who have walked alongside them.
It’s also an opportunity to support ZUAC, Zebras United Against Cancer, and its mission to help Claremore Public Schools students and staff who are currently battling cancer.
These photos from last year are a reminder of what happens when our Zebra community rallies around a cause. This year may look a little different as we also celebrate Senior Night, but the purpose remains the same.
🩷 Wear pink. Fill Lantow. Stand together.
📅 Friday, October 9
🏈 Claremore vs. Tahlequah | 7:00 PM
🎓 Senior Night | Pregame & Halftime
🩷 PINK OUT
Tomorrow night, we cheer for our Zebras, celebrate our seniors, and stand with those fighting a much bigger fight.
#CPSZebraPride | #PinkOut | #ZUAC










Our Zebras showed up BIG for Homecoming Spirit Week! From getting cozy for PJ Day and repping their favorite teams for College GameDay to crazy colors, mismatched outfits, and wild looks for Wacky Wednesday, Claremont brought the spirit all week long!
We loved seeing our students and staff have fun, get creative, and make the most of Homecoming Week. And a shoutout to the parents who helped make those spirit-day outfits happen! We know some of these looks took a little planning. 😉
Way to show that Zebra spirit, Claremont!
#CPSZebraPride #HoCo2026 #WeAreTheChange










Roosa PTO’s Fall Festival was packed with fun, and the Foam Cannon was definitely a favorite! Just look at those smiles! 🤩
Beautiful weather, great food, games, friends, and plenty of memories made along the way. ❤️🤍
A huge thank you to Roosa PTO and everyone who helped make the Fall Festival such a fun day for our Roosa families!
#RoosaRocks #CPSZebraPride




Graphic Design II students put their visual communication skills to the test, creating clear, recognizable icons from a single keyword in just 60 seconds!
From “camera” to “chaos,” students practiced simplifying ideas, thinking creatively, and designing with purpose- all essential skills in logo and identity design.




🎉 A LITTLE HOMECOMING HYPE WITH OUR FUTURE CHS ZEBRAS! 🦓❤️
We had so much fun bringing a little Homecoming excitement to Will Rogers Junior High, and these Zebras brought the energy! The cheers, the school spirit, and the excitement from the entire JH made this one fun assembly. 🙌🔥
WRJH STUCO joined our CHS students to help get everyone hyped, and they definitely didn’t disappoint! It was also a great opportunity for our junior high leaders to learn from CHS STUCO about leadership, school spirit, and building a strong student council.
We loved giving our JH Zebras a glimpse of what they have to look forward to at CHS, but judging by the spirit they already have, they’ll fit right in. 😉🦓
📸Photo Credits: Intern Avery Davis
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange #HoCo2026







The Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom stopped by Catalayah, giving our students an up-close look at dairy farming! ❤️🦓
Students learned how cows are milked, where our milk comes from, and why dairy is an important part of a healthy diet. They even got to see a LIVE milking demonstration with Cheryl the Cow! 🐄🥛
A big thank you to Suzie and Cheryl for bringing this fun learning experience to our students, and to Mrs. McCaw for making the visit possible!
We love seeing learning come to life, especially when it comes with four legs and a MOOOO! 😂🐄
Thank you, Southwest Dairy Farmers, for an udderly fun day at Catalayah! ❤️🥛
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange







There’s something pretty special about earning your 100th career win on Homecoming night at Lantow Field. ❤️🤍
Congratulations to Head Football Coach Jarrett Hurt on reaching this incredible career milestone!
Coach Hurt has spent nearly two decades on the Claremore sideline, first serving eight years as defensive coordinator before taking over as head coach in 2016. Under his leadership, the Zebras have become a consistent playoff contender while generations of student-athletes have learned, competed, and grown under his direction.
One hundred wins represent a lot more than Friday night scores. They represent years of practices, preparation, relationships, and commitment to Zebra Football.
And we can’t think of a better place to celebrate 100 career wins than at home, on Homecoming. 🦓
Congratulations, Coach Hurt! 100 WINS and counting! 💯🏈
#CPSZebraPride #ZebraFootball #WeAreTheChange



Math is always more fun when you can get on your feet, move around, work with classmates, and see how the math works with real objects.



Postseason softball starts NOW. 🔥
The Lady Zebras are on their home dirt tonight as they open Regional Tournament play against Coweta in a best-of-three series.
🥎 Game 1 | Tuesday, October 6 | 6:00 PM
🥎 Game 2 | Wednesday, October 7 | 4:00 PM
🥎 Game 3 | If Needed | Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00 PM
📍 Home
🆚 Coweta
🎟️ Admission: $9.40 online | $11 cash
⚠️ Dates and times are subject to change.
🔥 It’s Regional time. Pack the stands, bring the noise, and get behind our Lady Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraSoftball | #Postseason

Shoutout to these awesome Zebra Volleyball seniors who have been stacking up some BIG career milestones!
💪 Madison Godding | 500 digs
👏 Bella Hoisington | 100 blocks
🧱 Addison Doyle | 150 blocks • 200 blocks
🔥 Grace Baughman | 1,500 assists • 500 digs • 100 blocks • 150 aces • 200 aces
Those numbers represent a whole lot of practices, matches, hard work, and dedication to Zebra Volleyball. Congratulations, ladies, on some incredible career accomplishments! 🏐🔥
A special thank you to I Was At The Game for recognizing our athletes and celebrating their milestones with #OKPrepsClub stickers!
#CPSZebraPride #OKPreps #OKPrepsVolleyball #OKPrepsClubStickers









