This party wasn’t just about ice cream—it was about celebrating commitment, consistency, and showing up every day ready to learn. Regular attendance builds strong habits, strengthens learning, and sets students up for success both in and out of the classroom.
Way to go, Ms. Mitchell’s class! Your hard work and dedication paid off in the most delicious way! 🍨👏
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Two tournaments. One Zebra standard.
📍 Varsity Boys @ Carl Albert Tourney
📍 Varsity Girls @ Catoosa Tourney
📆 Friday & Saturday | January 16–17
Both squads are hitting the mats across the state, ready to compete against top talent and sharpen their edge as the postseason draws closer. Every match counts, let’s go to work.
#ZebraWrestling | #CPSZebraPride
Your Zebra Wrestling squad dominated District Duals with a clean sweep over Memorial, Collinsville, Grove, and Pryor:
🔴 Memorial – 84-0
🔴 Collinsville – 48-20
🔴 Grove – 59-11
🔴 Pryor – 51-20
From start to finish, every weight class showed up and showed out! Let’s go, Zebras. Next stop: Dual State.💪🏼🦓
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraWrestling | #DistrictChamps
JA BizTown truly brought learning to life as students stepped into the roles of citizens, employees, and leaders of a simulated town. From working their jobs and managing paychecks to participating in town meetings and shopping at local businesses, our students experienced firsthand how a community functions.
This unforgettable, hands-on experience helped them build real-world skills in teamwork, responsibility, and financial literacy, all while having a lot of fun along the way!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
In December, our NCA competition team took the mat for Virtual Regionals, and HIT ZERO! 💥 With flawless execution and fierce determination, these athletes made a bold statement and are headed for Nationals.
Let’s keep that momentum rolling, ladies! 🏆🔥
#CPSZebraPride
A huge shout-out to our amazing teachers who made it all possible! Your energy, encouragement, and creativity turn fun activities into unforgettable memories for our kids. We are so lucky to have such passionate educators shaping these moments of joy and growth. 🖤
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🧠 Independence on the Carpet at Claremont!
Thanks to a generous grant from the Claremore Public Schools Foundation, our kindergarten students are developing independence, focus, and ownership of their learning space during carpet time.
💬 “This grant is going to help my kindergarten students practice independence and ownership of their own space while on the carpet for learning. This will help them be more engaged during lessons. I am so excited to see my students' excitement with this new addition to our classroom!”
— Angela Kinzer, Claremont Elementary
🪑 These new tools are helping our youngest learners stay engaged and build lifelong classroom habits from day one!
🧠 Want to support more grants like this?
Register your team for the CPSF Brainiac Brawl—our largest annual fundraiser!
👉 claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/brainiac-brawl
#CPSF #FallGrantPatrol #DistrictGrantPatrol #TeacherGrants #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Ms. Golbek’s Zoology class got an up-close look at some of our state’s native mammals, studying skulls, pelts, and unique adaptations that tell the story of how each species survives and thrives. This hands-on experience brought learning to life and sparked curiosity well beyond the textbook.
A huge thank-you to Mr. Gibbs and Rogers State University for working in tandem with our staff to provide meaningful, real-world learning opportunities for our students. Experiences like this make science unforgettable!
Dr. Poole shared valuable insight and performance tips with the bands, while Professor Bremo worked one-on-one with our jazz drummers to help them sharpen their skills. Learning alongside experienced collegiate musicians gave our students a meaningful opportunity to grow, connect, and be inspired.
We are grateful for partnerships like this that strengthen music education and show our students the power of learning together through shared passion and mentorship.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
✈️ CHS Senior Blake Clark Named ODAA Student of the Month
Claremore High School senior Blake Clark has been named the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) Student of the Month for January 2026, and it’s easy to see why. From the classroom to the skies, Blake is forging a powerful path fueled by precision, discipline, and a deep passion for flight.
As a first-year student in CHS’s AOPA “You Can Fly” Aviation Pathway, Blake has already taken off, earning his FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification through Claremore’s Navy JROTC program in December 2023 with an outstanding score of 92%.
Blake served in multiple leadership roles within the Claremore NJROTC program, attended the University of Oklahoma’s High School Leadership Conference, and was selected for prestigious programs, including Tommy Franks Four-Star Leadership Camp, Oklahoma Boys State, Rogers County Sheriff’s Camp, and the Claremore Police Department Youth Camp. His service-minded spirit and team-first mentality have been a constant throughout high school.
Blake will report for duty in the United States Marine Corps, where he will train as an aircraft mechanic, merging his love of aviation with his commitment to service. He plans to use the skills he gains in the military to continue a career in aviation, supporting and maintaining aircraft with pride and precision.
💬 “Aviation is where precision, discipline, and passion come together, and it’s the path I’m proud to pursue,” Blake shared.
His aviation instructor, Mr. Joshua Cunningham, couldn’t agree more, “Blake has gone above and beyond my expectations in our inaugural year of the AOPA curriculum. He’s a student of high character who leads by example, helps his peers, and models professionalism in the classroom and in the air. He has truly discovered his calling.”
👏 We’re incredibly proud of Blake and all he’s accomplished.
This honor from ODAA celebrates not just his achievements, but the drive, leadership, and future he’s building. Congratulations, Blake! Claremore is cheering you on every step of the way.
#CPSZebraPride
Students who completed the bingo earned some awesome rewards, including a box or bag of candy or an adorable squishy turtle, plus a book to keep the reading going. And the excitement didn’t stop there—one Grand Winner took home a Squishmallow!
The students had a blast, and Mrs. Kropp loved seeing their enthusiasm for reading just as much. Way to make reading fun and rewarding!
5th graders in Mrs. Ritter’s class transformed their names into bold works of art using oil pastels and watercolor, discovering how the oil resist technique brings designs to life. The creativity, color, and confidence filling the art room were incredible to see!
We love watching our students experiment, express themselves, and turn learning into something uniquely their own.
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Home Turf. High Stakes. Let’s Go. 🦓🔥
It’s time to take the mat as Claremore hosts four District Duals tonight, and the Zebras are coming for the top spot. 💪
📍 Claremore High School
📆 Saturday, January 13
⏰ Start Time: 1:00 PM
🆚 Memorial, Pryor, Grove, and Collinsville
Let’s pack the stands and bring that Zebra energy as we battle through four back-to-back duals for a place at Dual State!
#ZebraWrestling | #DistrictDuals | #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
It’s a big week for Claremore Basketball as our teams hit the road to take on two tough opponents! From buzzer-beaters to lockdown defense, our Zebras are locked in and ready to compete.
📅 Tuesday, January 13
🆚 Tahlequah (Away)
🕔 5:00 PM — 9th
🕕 6:00 PM — JV
🕢 7:30 PM — Varsity
📅 Saturday, January 17
🆚 East Central (Away)
🕐 1:00 PM — JV
🕞 3:30 PM — Varsity
Let’s go, Zebras! Keep the energy high and the momentum rolling. 🦓🔥
#ZebraBasketball #CPSZebraPride
Thanks to a generous grant from the Claremore Public Schools Foundation, the Westside Elementary library continues to grow, adding hundreds of engaging, high-interest books that spark imagination and support student achievement.
💬 “The Foundation has helped me put hundreds of books on the shelves of my library, allowing me to enhance our collection and provide my students with fresh opportunities to explore, learn, and grow through reading. Thank you for investing in literacy and helping us inspire a lifelong love for books.”
— Brittany Lang, Westside Elementary
📖 From fairy tales to nonfiction, every book is a new adventure waiting to happen, and this grant is helping open the door to more readers than ever.
🧠 Want to support more classroom grants like this?
Register your team for the CPSF Brainiac Brawl—our largest annual fundraiser!
👉 claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/brainiac-brawl
#CPSF #FallGrantPatrol #DistrictGrantPatrol #TeacherGrants #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ReadingIsPower #LiteracyMatters #BrainiacBrawl #WestsideElementary
We are incredibly thankful to The Brace Place for going above and beyond to make dental health fun, engaging, and easy to understand for our kindergarten through second graders. Through their interactive “tooth talk,” students learned why good hygiene matters — and left excited to take care of their smiles, each equipped with a toothbrush, timer, and helpful information to take home.
This is what community support looks like: coming together to support our students, promote lifelong healthy habits, and make learning meaningful beyond the classroom. Thank you for helping us keep our kids smiling bright! 🦷✨🦓
Mrs. T’s GT students have been busy diving into a variety of enrichment activities!
Gifted & Talented (GT) programming provides students with opportunities to think critically, solve complex problems, and collaborate in small groups through STEM-focused, hands-on learning.
From creative challenges to in-depth investigations, our GT students are stretching their minds and growing their skills every day!
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