Claremore Public Schools

LADY ZEBRA SOFTBALL GAME DAY!💪🏽🦓🥎 Our Lady Zebras have a full week of games! Show up and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!💪🏽🥎 📍 Claremore High School Vs. Salina 📆 Monday, September 9th ⏰ @ 5:00pm 📍 Claremore High School @ Pryor 📆 Tuesday, September 10th ⏰ @ 5:00pm 📍 Claremore High School Vs. Pryor 📆 Thursday, September 12th ⏰ @ 5:00pm

There’s nothing like a victory to make breakfast taste even sweeter! After their big win, our Zebras were treated to a delicious breakfast casserole and cinnamon rolls from Front Porch Bakery, topped off with their favorite chocolate milk from Swan’s Dairy. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen! Claremore QBC still has spots open to sign up for upcoming breakfasts—grab some friends and let’s keep this fun tradition going strong! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4BAEAE23A3F94-51065034-feed

Looking for homecoming info? We have a webpage for that! https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/chs/page/homecoming More details will be added as information is available.

Let’s welcome Maggie Brown to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Maggie Brown is a School Counselor at Claremont Elementary. She graduated from Rogers State University with a Bachelor's in Allied health of Occupational Therapy. This is her first year teaching! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “I love how family oriented it is.” Ms. Brown enjoys: 🍽:Remember the Titans 🍬: Reeses 🌈: Yellow Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Maggie Brown!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zebra Friday🦓 Photos are courtesy of CPS Comms. Department. #cpszebrapride

ZEBRA NATION... it's time to PACK THE STANDS!🦓📣❤ Our Zebra Football team kicks off their season on legendary Lantow Field tomorrow night, PACK THE STANDS AND SHOW YOUR #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!💪🏽

Cooking with Classen 🍪 During the first week back to school at Westside Elementary, Mrs. Classen's class read "The Kissing Hand," a book about Chester the Raccoon, who is missing his parents at the beginning of the school year. The book encourages students to be courageous and take on new challenges. When her class finished this project, they all got to make sugar cookie hands with chocolate kisses in the middle. An inspiring lesson with a sweet treat!🦓🍪 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Riley Ketterling to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Riley Ketterling is a Choir teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. She graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor's in Music Education. This is her first year teaching, and she graduated as a Zebra in 2020! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “As a former student, I love that I get to pour back into the schools that developed me. I love that I get to partner alongside teachers that impacted me to impact the future of Claremore.” Mrs. Ketterling enjoys: 📚: The Great Gatsby 🍽: Sing 🍬: Sour Patch Kids 🥤: Dr. Pepper 🌈: Yellow 📍 : Greece or Malta 📝: “The world is changed by your example, not your opinion” -Tim Ferriss Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Riley Ketterling!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

LADY ZEBRA SOFTBALL GAME DAY!💪🏽🦓🥎 Our Lady Zebras have a full week of games! Show up and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!💪🏽🥎 📍 Claremore High School Vs. Grove 📆 Thursday, September 5th ⏰ @ 5:00pm 📍 Oologah Tournament 📆 Friday & Saturday, September 6th & 7th

IT'S ZEBRA XC MEET DAY! 💪🏽🦓 Our Zebras are running today at Rogers State University! Show up or show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!🏃🏼‍♂️💪🏽🦓 📍 Rogers State University 📆 Thursday, September 5th

At Catalayah Elementary, Mrs. Haltmar's class read "A Bad Case Of The Stripes" and learned about lima beans! Each student planted their own lima bean and will watch it grow!🌱❤️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Macy Gelnar to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Macy Gelnar is a College Career Development and NHS teacher at Claremore High School. She graduated from Cameron University with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. This is her first year teaching as a Zebra, but she has been teaching for 10 years! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “The people and the way it feels like family.” Mrs. Gelnar enjoys: 📚: Atomic Habits 🍽: Rocky 🥤: Coffee 🌈: Pink 📍 : Italy Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Macy Gelnar!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Here at Claremore Public Schools, we value patriotism. At Roosa Elementary, Mrs. Lakey is teaching this year's first batch of safety patrol students how to properly raise, lower, and fold the American flag, which is flown outside of the building! 🦓❤ #cpszebrapride

At Will Rogers Junior High, Ms. Fudge's Drama students got an exclusive backstage tour of the Robson Performing Arts Center! They'll soon be bringing the house down with their performances! Break a leg, everyone! 🎟️🎞️🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mathew Pettus to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mathew Pettus is an Oklahoma History and Geography teacher at Claremore High School. He graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor's in Science and played football. A fun fact is that he was on his high school's national champion cheer squad. This is his first year teaching! When asked what he likes best about Claremore Public Schools, he shared, “All the positive energy the staff has!” Mr. Pettus enjoys 📚: Resident Evil Series 🍽: Django 🍬: Sour Skittles 🥤: Grape Waterloo 🌈: Blue 📍 : Destin Florida 📝: “The willingness to prepare is more important than the will to win” -Vince Lombardi Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Mathew Pettus!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Whatcha doing next Saturday? How 'bout you Swing for Success and support the CHS Dance Team - on Sept. 14th? 📍 Lone Pine Golf Course 8:00 AM Check-In 11:30 PM Lunch/Awards/Auction Tee off for a great cause and help us hit a hole-in-one for the Claremore High School Dance Team! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming golf tournament, where we aim to raise vital funds to support our dancers in achieving their dreams on the stage at the National Contest of Champions at Universal Studios Florida. 3 Ways To Get Involved - https://5il.co/2vkd3 ☑ Donate ☑ Participate ☑ Sponsorship 🏆Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Teams Contact Us 918-519-7466 tfrost@claremore.k12.ok.us

REMINDER - ELEMENTARY PARENTS We look forward to partnering with our parents/guardians to ensure the success of each student. This week, ALL elementary sites will host their annual parent meetings for kindergarten through 5th grade students. This year, the sessions will be in-person and online for your convenience. You should have received information in your email and child's Rooms through the mobile app. If you have not received information, please contact the school site ASAP. 🤝🏼Tuesday - Sept 3rd 6:00 - Kinder 6:30 - 2nd 7:00 - 3rd 🤝🏼Thursday - Sept 5th 6:00 - 1st 6:30 - 3rd 7:00 - 5th #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S VOLLEYBALL GAME DAY!🦓💪🏽🏐 Our Lady Zebras play twice this week! Show up and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments! 📅Tuesday, September 3rd 📍 Home @ The Doug K. Mosier Gym ⌚ @ 4:00pm & @ 5:00pm 🎥Livestream Link - https://youtube.com/live/hH7xNgO4B7E?feature=share 📅Thursday, September 5th 📍 Home @ The Doug K. Mosier Gym ⌚ @ 4:00pm & @ 5:00pm

Zebra friends at recess: Building friendships and making memories through the power of play! Who met their school BFF on the playground?🦓☀ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Logan Winiecke to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Logan Winiecke is a Music teacher at Catalayah Elementary. He graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Bachelor's in Instrumental Music Education. This is his first year teaching! When asked what he likes best about Claremore Public Schools, he shared, “I love the caring community!” Mr. Winiecke enjoys: 📚: “What Great Teachers Do Differently” by Todd Whitaker 🍬: Smarties 🥤: Coca-cola 🌈: Green 📍 : South Dakota to see Mt. Rushmore Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Winiecke!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE