Claremore Public Schools

🎓 NEXT LEVEL ZEBRA: Dr. Brian Andrews, CHS Class of 1994 From Westside kindergartener to now university dean, Dr. Brian Andrews is a proud product of Claremore Public Schools and a shining example of lifelong learning. In July, Dr. Andrews will begin his tenure as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Rogers State University. A dedicated scholar, he earned full scholarships throughout his academic journey—from his B.A. at the University of Oklahoma to his M.A. at the University of Wyoming and ultimately to his M.A. and Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University, graduating completely debt-free. He credits his strong academic foundation to the educators who impacted him along the way, including Linda Batty, Keith Bolton, and Beth Young at CHS, as well as his favorite 4th-grade teacher, Nakita Orender, at Westside Elementary. 👏 Dr. Andrews began his Zebra journey in 1981 and has continued learning ever since. 📩 This update was proudly submitted by Jill Andrews, his wife. #NextLevelZebra #ZebraAlumni #CPSZebraPride

Happy Juneteenth! As this is a newer federally recognized holiday. On June 19, 1865 Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. This was more than two years after it was signed. Today, we celebrate freedom! #cpszebrapride

🎓 Class of 2025! 🎓 Starting today, Wednesday, June 18, you can pick up the following items in the CHS front office: ✅ Diplomas ✅ Official Transcripts ✅ Graduation Pictures (if ordered) 📍 Summer Office Hours: 🕗 Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 🕗 Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM We've already been celebrating with some of our recent graduates, and we can’t wait to see you one more time!

🎉 SPIRIT STARS SHINE AGAIN! 🦓✨ Claremore Junior High Cheer earned the Most Spirited award for the second year in a row—proof that dedication, energy, and teamwork truly pay off! 👏 These athletes have been working hard, mastering new skills and stunts, and it shows! 🌟 Special shoutout to Kinney Gillispie, who brought home: 🏅 Best Individual Dancer 💥 Top 5 Jumper 🤸 Top 5 Tumbler Way to represent Zebra Nation with pride, passion, and power! 💪 #CPSZebraPride

🌙🦀🦓 #ZebraTravelDiaries Peyton and Lexi Darnell from Roosa Elementary took their Zebra spirit all the way to Gulf Shores, Alabama, and turned up the adventure with some nighttime crab hunting on the beach! 🌊🔦 Armed with flashlights, giggles, and their Claremore pride, these beach-loving Zebras made the most of their summer break under the stars. Exploring this summer? Don’t forget your Zebra gear! Send your photos to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us to be featured in our #ZebraTravelDiaries! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Meet Maverick – Westside’s Newest Zebra Family Member! 🐾🦓 During Spring Break, Mrs. Lyons and her pup, Maverick, traveled to Ardmore, OK, where Maverick completed training with First Response K9 and became a fully certified therapy dog. This fall, Maverick will officially join the Westside Elementary team, bringing calm, comfort, and cuddles to students and staff. 🐶💙 Before summer break, he made special classroom visits to introduce himself. Students learned how to interact with Maverick respectfully, especially when he’s wearing his working vest. He’s already made a BIG impression, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact he’ll have when school starts back up. Welcome to the Zebra family, Maverick! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's never too early to start getting those school supplies... If you want to get a head start, picking up a few things before the rush, we have updated the 25-26 supply lists. You can find them on our website here: 🖍 ELEMENTARY - https://5il.co/i4d4 📐 WRJH - https://5il.co/8u9f 🎒 CHS students will receive their lists in the first week of school. 🪶 JOM - School supply pick-up dates are typically the first week of August (specific date to be announced). We are updating our ALL THINGS BACK TO SCHOOL webpage for this year. Check it out - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/back-to-school #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🐄🦓 #ZebraTravelDiaries Learning on the road! Kristal (Norris) Gilfillan from Claremore High School and Bettie Sue McCaw from Catalayah are repping their Zebra pride while participating in the Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Summer Road Trip! 🚜🌾 This 3-day tour through south-central Oklahoma includes stops at ranches, a turf grass facility, a winery, an equipment facility, and a fencing company, sponsored by the Oklahoma Beef Council and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. With hands-on learning, incredible hosts, and plenty of fun along the way, these educators are soaking up every moment (and wearing their Zebra gear while doing it)! Headed on a summer learning adventure of your own? Send your photos in Zebra swag to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us and be part of our #ZebraTravelDiaries series. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zachary Borntreger shares what it was like to be welcomed into the Zebra family and his first-year at Will Rogers Junior High. Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/jXRzYWGsAQI

LET’S KEEP IT GOING! 🙌🍽️ We’re keepin’ the momentum strong all summer long! 💥 Free meals are still rollin’ out for ALL kids 18 and under — no sign-up, no stress, just show up and eat! Come get fed, stay fueled, and spread the word! Catalayah Elementary Breakfast: 7:30a-8:30a Lunch: 11:30a-1p Claremore High School Breakfast: 7:45a-8:45a Lunch: 10:00a-12:30p Claremore City Park/Splash Pad Lunch: 11:45a-12:15p Claremore Lake Splash Pad Lunch: 12:30p-1p

If you have not updated your child’s enrollment for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year, please do so immediately! You can find the necessary information in the Registration section at https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/enrollment-center. Timely enrollment is essential to ensure your child is placed in the appropriate class and has the best possible start to the new school year. Act now to secure your child’s spot! Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter as we prepare for the 2025–2026 school year.

🥔🌱 Spud-tacular Science in 8th Grade! 🌱🥔 Students paired up as “potato parents” to explore Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics by creating their own genetically unique Tater Tots! Using stick “chromosomes” to determine traits, they discovered just how fun and fascinating heredity can be. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #GeneticsInAction

🎓 NEXT LEVEL ZEBRA: Maria Bustamante, CHS Class of 2019 Only 8% of Latinos in the U.S. hold a graduate degree. Maria Bustamante is now one of them. This May, Maria graduated with her Master’s in Epidemiology from Harvard College, a proud Ivy League achievement made possible through the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, which allowed her to attend tuition-free. 💡 “The past two years have been transformational. I’ve explored the intersection of strategy, health, tech, and policy to understand better why healthcare systems function as they do and how to ensure vulnerable populations aren’t left out.” Maria says this milestone isn’t hers alone; it belongs to her community. She’s proof that grit, purpose, and heart can take you anywhere. 🌍 📩 Submitted by proud mother Georgina Bustamante, who celebrates her daughter’s grit, purpose, and relentless pursuit of excellence. 👏 Let’s hear it for Maria—she’s not just making waves, she’s redefining what’s possible. #NextLevelZebra #ZebraAlumni #CPSZebraPride

LEVEL UP! ⬆️🔥 Our Girls Volleyball Camp was on fire! These fierce young athletes showed up, locked in, and crushed every drill, game, and challenge thrown their way. 💥🏐 From fundamentals to fierce plays, they leveled up in every way possible! The future of Zebra Volleyball is looking STRONG! 👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebraVolleyball

🎉 CHS Cheer just returned from ECC – Extreme Cheer Company team camp, and once again, Claremore left its mark! 🦓🔥 💪 Our JV squad impressed with fierce determination and earned medals for outstanding stunt skills, proving that grit and teamwork go hand in hand. 🏆 And for the 4th consecutive year, the CHS Cheer Team was named Most Spirited Team, a unanimous decision by ECC staff! Their energy, pride, and Zebra spirit lit up the camp all week long. Way to represent, CHS Cheer! #CPSZebraPride #CHSCheer #MostSpirited #ECCCamp2025 #ZebraStrong

📢PUBLIC NOTICE To all seniors of the class of 2020, please note that confidential files containing all special education and related services records for students who graduated in 2020 are scheduled to be destroyed this summer. If you would like to pick up your confidential file or have copies sent to your current address, please contact this office NO LATER than August 5, 2025. SPECIAL SERVICES 918-923-4300 jgeiger@claremore.k12.ok.us

❤🦓 Happy Father’s Day from Claremore Public Schools! ❤🦓 Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, guardians, and father figures who lead with love, strength, and quiet dedication, both at home and in our school community. To all the CPS dads who show up for games, help with homework, give pep talks in the car line, and model what it means to be caring, committed role models, thank you. Your presence matters, and your impact lasts a lifetime. A special shoutout to our CPS staff and administrators who are also proud fathers, balancing leadership in our schools with love at home. You show our students what it truly means to lead with heart. 💬 Tell us: What’s the best piece of advice your dad ever gave you? #HappyFathersDay #CPSZebraPride

🎭 Zebra Theater Camp, 🏋🏼Zebra Summer Pride and 🎨 Art Camp start this week! 🏀-🏈-🏐-⚾ -📣- 🎨- 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧- 🍔- 🤠 Check out our website for a complete school and community summer activities list ➡ Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's FLAG DAY. We are so proud to fly the American flag at all our schools and school functions. ❤️🤍💙 Show us your American Flag in the comments! It's FLAG DAY. It is the day 244 years ago when Congress commemorated Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes as our national flag. The flag has looked different throughout those years; of course, with 27 variations as America grew from the colonies to the 50 states represented by the white stars today.

WE OUT HERE HOOPIN’ 🔥🏀 These young ballers showed UP and showed OUT! From intense drills to fierce one-on-ones, they gave it everything they had. No doubt—we’re looking at the next generation of stars! 💫 We've got more sessions throughout the summer, if you want to join in on the fun. Click here to learn more 👉https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebraBasketball