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.
Claremore High School Studio Art students are showcasing their incredible talent through striking scratch art pieces! 🎨✨
Each work highlights patience, precision, and creativity as students transform simple surfaces into detailed, high-contrast masterpieces.
We’re proud of the dedication and artistic vision on display, well done to our amazing CHS artists!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS
Each work highlights patience, precision, and creativity as students transform simple surfaces into detailed, high-contrast masterpieces.
We’re proud of the dedication and artistic vision on display, well done to our amazing CHS artists!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS
🎭🎤 Huge congratulations to our Speech & Debate students! 🎉👏
Our Claremore High School Speech & Debate team brought confidence, creativity, and a competitive edge, earning top honors across multiple events. We couldn’t be more proud of the talent and preparation on display:
🏆 1st Place – Humorous Duet
🎭 2nd Place – Monologue
🥇 1st Place – Monologue
🌟 1st Place – Humorous Interpretation
🎭 1st Place – Dramatic Interpretation
📖 2nd Place – Poetry
👏 Additional Top Finishes:
🥇 1st Place – Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate
🥇 1st Place – Policy Debate
Way to speak with confidence, argue with purpose, and perform with excellence. This is Zebra pride on full display! 🦓✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Our Claremore High School Speech & Debate team brought confidence, creativity, and a competitive edge, earning top honors across multiple events. We couldn’t be more proud of the talent and preparation on display:
🏆 1st Place – Humorous Duet
🎭 2nd Place – Monologue
🥇 1st Place – Monologue
🌟 1st Place – Humorous Interpretation
🎭 1st Place – Dramatic Interpretation
📖 2nd Place – Poetry
👏 Additional Top Finishes:
🥇 1st Place – Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate
🥇 1st Place – Policy Debate
Way to speak with confidence, argue with purpose, and perform with excellence. This is Zebra pride on full display! 🦓✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
✈️ Aviation & Aeronautics students experienced an incredible opportunity! ✈️
Students connected via Zoom with Christopher Roosa, son of Stuart Roosa and a Claremore High School alumnus. Joining from Kenya, Christopher shared personal influences and reflected on his father’s remarkable legacy with Apollo 14, inspiring the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders to dream big and aim higher.
#CPSZebraPride 🦓✈️
Students connected via Zoom with Christopher Roosa, son of Stuart Roosa and a Claremore High School alumnus. Joining from Kenya, Christopher shared personal influences and reflected on his father’s remarkable legacy with Apollo 14, inspiring the next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders to dream big and aim higher.
#CPSZebraPride 🦓✈️
Our robotics students are locked in as they prepare for upcoming tournaments and the state competition! 🤖🔥
In class, they’re designing, building, and programming robots, while sharpening teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving along the way. The focus is real, the progress is exciting, and the future is bright.
Let’s cheer them on as they get competition-ready! 🚀
#CPSZebraPride #CPSSTEM
In class, they’re designing, building, and programming robots, while sharpening teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving along the way. The focus is real, the progress is exciting, and the future is bright.
Let’s cheer them on as they get competition-ready! 🚀
#CPSZebraPride #CPSSTEM
❄️⛷️ Winter Olympics at Roosa Elementary! ⛷️❄️
Students were placed on teams representing different countries and kicked off the fun by competing in adapted winter sports, bringing teamwork, school spirit, and plenty of smiles. These photos capture highlights from the opening ceremony, where excitement was high, and Olympic pride was on full display!
#RoosaRocks #CPSZebraPride
Students were placed on teams representing different countries and kicked off the fun by competing in adapted winter sports, bringing teamwork, school spirit, and plenty of smiles. These photos capture highlights from the opening ceremony, where excitement was high, and Olympic pride was on full display!
#RoosaRocks #CPSZebraPride
Did you know?
When we consider adding a new menu item to our kitchens, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than meets the eye. Before anything ever makes it onto a student’s tray, it goes through a thoughtful review process.
One of the biggest (and obvious) factors we look at is nutrition. Calories, sodium, protein, sugar, whole grains, every detail matters. We carefully evaluate each item to ensure it meets guidelines while still delivering the great taste our students expect. It’s important to us that meals are not only delicious, but also balanced and nourishing.
Every decision we make is centered around our students. Their health, growth, focus, and overall well-being are always top of mind. We are committed to giving them the very best—meals they’re excited to eat and parents can feel good about.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about serving food. It’s about fueling futures. 🍎🥗
When we consider adding a new menu item to our kitchens, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than meets the eye. Before anything ever makes it onto a student’s tray, it goes through a thoughtful review process.
One of the biggest (and obvious) factors we look at is nutrition. Calories, sodium, protein, sugar, whole grains, every detail matters. We carefully evaluate each item to ensure it meets guidelines while still delivering the great taste our students expect. It’s important to us that meals are not only delicious, but also balanced and nourishing.
Every decision we make is centered around our students. Their health, growth, focus, and overall well-being are always top of mind. We are committed to giving them the very best—meals they’re excited to eat and parents can feel good about.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about serving food. It’s about fueling futures. 🍎🥗
This past weekend, our Will Rogers Junior High students brought the laughs with their hilariously chaotic performance of “Haphazardly Ever After.” 🎭✨
Since September, the cast and crew have dedicated countless hours to rehearsals, line runs, set work, and perfecting every comedic moment and it absolutely paid off. Each student performed with heart, confidence, and a unique spark that made their characters unforgettable. We could not be more proud of our young Zebras and the growth they showed both on and off the stage.
A production like this is never the work of just a few, it’s the combined effort of many. A heartfelt thank you to the high school students who stepped in to help every step of the way. Your mentorship and support made a difference.
And of course, a standing ovation for our two fearless leaders, Miss Kendall Fudge and Miss Riley Ketterling. Their dedication, guidance, and belief in these students turned months of hard work into an amazing performance.
Bravo to everyone involved. This is Zebra Pride shining bright under the stage lights. 🦓👏
Since September, the cast and crew have dedicated countless hours to rehearsals, line runs, set work, and perfecting every comedic moment and it absolutely paid off. Each student performed with heart, confidence, and a unique spark that made their characters unforgettable. We could not be more proud of our young Zebras and the growth they showed both on and off the stage.
A production like this is never the work of just a few, it’s the combined effort of many. A heartfelt thank you to the high school students who stepped in to help every step of the way. Your mentorship and support made a difference.
And of course, a standing ovation for our two fearless leaders, Miss Kendall Fudge and Miss Riley Ketterling. Their dedication, guidance, and belief in these students turned months of hard work into an amazing performance.
Bravo to everyone involved. This is Zebra Pride shining bright under the stage lights. 🦓👏
