Let’s welcome Malynn Reynolds to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!
Miss Reynolds is joining Claremore High School as a Secondary Special Education Teacher. She earned her degree in Education from Northeastern State University and is certified in Mild/Moderate Special Education.
When asked why she chose teaching, she shared, “To make a positive impact on today’s youth.”
Miss Reynolds enjoys:
📚: The Walking Dead comic book series
🎬: Edward Scissorhands
🌶️: Hot Cheetos
🍫: Anything chocolate
🥤: Dr Pepper
🌈: Pink
📍: New York City
In her free time, she enjoys working out, building Legos, doing puzzles, playing video games, visiting museums, trying new foods, and attending concerts and conventions.
A few fun facts about Miss Reynolds: she participated in high school track and cross country, served as an athletic trainer, and has even met the voice actor for SpongeBob!
Her favorite quote is: “Comparison is the thief of joy.”
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Miss Malynn Reynolds! 🦓💗 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Miss Reynolds is joining Claremore High School as a Secondary Special Education Teacher. She earned her degree in Education from Northeastern State University and is certified in Mild/Moderate Special Education.
When asked why she chose teaching, she shared, “To make a positive impact on today’s youth.”
Miss Reynolds enjoys:
📚: The Walking Dead comic book series
🎬: Edward Scissorhands
🌶️: Hot Cheetos
🍫: Anything chocolate
🥤: Dr Pepper
🌈: Pink
📍: New York City
In her free time, she enjoys working out, building Legos, doing puzzles, playing video games, visiting museums, trying new foods, and attending concerts and conventions.
A few fun facts about Miss Reynolds: she participated in high school track and cross country, served as an athletic trainer, and has even met the voice actor for SpongeBob!
Her favorite quote is: “Comparison is the thief of joy.”
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Miss Malynn Reynolds! 🦓💗 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🏐 ZEBRA VOLLEYBALL | GAME WEEK 🦓
Home court is calling! The Lady Zebras take on Tahlequah this week. Come out, bring the energy, and back the Zebras!
📅 Tuesday, September 1
🆚 Tahlequah
🕐 4:00 PM
📍 Home | USA Night 🇺🇸
📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GYM? WATCH LIVE ON ZTV!
🔗 9/1 Volleyball vs. Tahlequah
🔥 Let’s protect the home court!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraVolleyball
In honor of the Labor Day holiday, CPS will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026.
"Before the reward, there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy." Ralph Ransom
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. The labor movement created it in the late 19th century, and it became a federal holiday in 1894.
"Before the reward, there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy." Ralph Ransom
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. The labor movement created it in the late 19th century, and it became a federal holiday in 1894.
Coach McQueen’s students kicked off the school year with a fun STEM challenge! 🧪🏗️ Students worked together to build a tower using everyday materials like straws, tape, and rubber bands—then put their designs to the test to see if they could hold a golf ball!
A fun way to get students thinking creatively, collaborating with one another, and putting their problem-solving skills to the test! 💡
A fun way to get students thinking creatively, collaborating with one another, and putting their problem-solving skills to the test! 💡
Let’s welcome Brandee Smith to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!
Ms. Smith is joining Will Rogers Junior High as an Art Teacher. She earned her degree from Kansas State University and holds a K-12 Art certification.
When asked why she chose CPS, she shared, “CPS’s support of the arts is inspiring.”
Ms. Smith enjoys:
📚: From a Buick 8 by Stephen King
🎬: Clue: The Movie
🍿: Popcorn
🍬: Cinnamon Jolly Ranchers
🥤: Frozen Coke from McDonald’s
🌈: Purple
📍: Colorado
In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, crocheting, and acting in plays and musicals. She is also involved with Collinsville First Assembly of God.
Ms. Smith is a mom to three sons, ages 16, 14, and 10. Her family also includes two dogs: Odie, a Jack Russell terrier, and Ryder, a chocolate lab.
A fun fact about Ms. Smith: she marched for three years in the Kansas State Marching Band as an alto saxophone player and competed in “Odyssey of the Mind” in high school. She has also earned various ribbons from the Tulsa State Fair!
Her favorite quote is: “For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” — Vincent Van Gogh
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Brandee Smith! 🦓💜 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Ms. Smith is joining Will Rogers Junior High as an Art Teacher. She earned her degree from Kansas State University and holds a K-12 Art certification.
When asked why she chose CPS, she shared, “CPS’s support of the arts is inspiring.”
Ms. Smith enjoys:
📚: From a Buick 8 by Stephen King
🎬: Clue: The Movie
🍿: Popcorn
🍬: Cinnamon Jolly Ranchers
🥤: Frozen Coke from McDonald’s
🌈: Purple
📍: Colorado
In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, crocheting, and acting in plays and musicals. She is also involved with Collinsville First Assembly of God.
Ms. Smith is a mom to three sons, ages 16, 14, and 10. Her family also includes two dogs: Odie, a Jack Russell terrier, and Ryder, a chocolate lab.
A fun fact about Ms. Smith: she marched for three years in the Kansas State Marching Band as an alto saxophone player and competed in “Odyssey of the Mind” in high school. She has also earned various ribbons from the Tulsa State Fair!
Her favorite quote is: “For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” — Vincent Van Gogh
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Brandee Smith! 🦓💜 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🥎 ZEBRA SOFTBALL | GAME WEEK 🦓
Another week on the diamond! The Lady Zebras take on Booker T. Washington twice before heading to Oologah for tournament action.
📅 Monday, August 31
🆚 Booker T. Washington
🕐 5:00 PM
📍 Away
📅 Tuesday, September 1
🆚 Booker T. Washington
🕐 5:00 PM
📍 Home Jim Sherl (Alumni Night)
📅 Thursday-Saturday, September 3-5
🏆 Oologah Tournament
🕐 TBA
📍 Oologah
🔥 Hit the road. Defend home. Keep competing.
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraSoftball
Here is your calendar reminder for September...
September 4 – PLC Day; Early Release
September 7 – Closed Holiday (Labor Day)
September 11 – PLC Day; Early Release
September 18 – PLC Day; Early Release
September 25 – PLC Day; Early Release
September 4 – PLC Day; Early Release
September 7 – Closed Holiday (Labor Day)
September 11 – PLC Day; Early Release
September 18 – PLC Day; Early Release
September 25 – PLC Day; Early Release
Our Claremore High School NJROTC cadets recently visited Roosa Elementary to teach students about the proper care, handling, and respect of the American flag.
Through hands-on instruction, students learned how to properly carry, fold, raise, and lower the flag while also learning about why we treat our flag with respect and what it represents.
This was a great learning experience for everyone involved. Roosa students gained new knowledge from our high school cadets, while our cadets strengthened their skills in leadership, mentorship, public speaking, and community service.
Thank you to Roosa Elementary for welcoming our cadets, and great job to our NJROTC students for representing Claremore with pride and professionalism!
Through hands-on instruction, students learned how to properly carry, fold, raise, and lower the flag while also learning about why we treat our flag with respect and what it represents.
This was a great learning experience for everyone involved. Roosa students gained new knowledge from our high school cadets, while our cadets strengthened their skills in leadership, mentorship, public speaking, and community service.
Thank you to Roosa Elementary for welcoming our cadets, and great job to our NJROTC students for representing Claremore with pride and professionalism!
Tonight's Football Livestream
https://youtube.com/live/egSLvKNZJFM?feature=share
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
What a sweet way to start the morning! ☕️💛Iced Caramel Coffee samples from Chick-fil-A were the perfect treat to greet our amazing Roosa parents during morning drop-off!
We loved getting to see so many smiling faces and share a little pick-me-up to start the school day. A huge THANK YOU to Chick-fil-A for helping us make our Roosa families feel extra appreciated this morning! We are so grateful for your support of our school and our Roosa community!
We loved getting to see so many smiling faces and share a little pick-me-up to start the school day. A huge THANK YOU to Chick-fil-A for helping us make our Roosa families feel extra appreciated this morning! We are so grateful for your support of our school and our Roosa community!
Let’s welcome Kristy Cobb to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!
Mrs. Cobb is joining Westside Elementary as the School Nurse. She earned her Associate in Applied Science in Nursing and previously worked as a labor and delivery nurse.
When asked why she chose CPS, she shared, “Having gone to CPS, I saw how invested the school district was in their students and I want to be a part of that.”
Mrs. Cobb enjoys:
🍬: Reese’s
🥤: Dr Pepper
📍: Anywhere in the mountains!
In her free time, she enjoys exploring new places with her family, sewing, embroidering, and crafting. She is currently working on handmade stockings for her family!
Mrs. Cobb and her husband, Trevor, have three children: Henry, Aspen, and baby Anna. Their family also includes two Australian Shepherds, Josie and Wally.
She is also a CPS alumna, graduating in 2012, and is excited to return to the district and serve the community that helped shape her!
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Kristy Cobb! 🦓💜 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Mrs. Cobb is joining Westside Elementary as the School Nurse. She earned her Associate in Applied Science in Nursing and previously worked as a labor and delivery nurse.
When asked why she chose CPS, she shared, “Having gone to CPS, I saw how invested the school district was in their students and I want to be a part of that.”
Mrs. Cobb enjoys:
🍬: Reese’s
🥤: Dr Pepper
📍: Anywhere in the mountains!
In her free time, she enjoys exploring new places with her family, sewing, embroidering, and crafting. She is currently working on handmade stockings for her family!
Mrs. Cobb and her husband, Trevor, have three children: Henry, Aspen, and baby Anna. Their family also includes two Australian Shepherds, Josie and Wally.
She is also a CPS alumna, graduating in 2012, and is excited to return to the district and serve the community that helped shape her!
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Kristy Cobb! 🦓💜 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
And just like that… it’s ZEBRA FRIDAY. 🙌🦓
#CPSZebraPride
#CPSZebraPride
🏃 ZEBRA CROSS COUNTRY | MEET DAY 🦓
Home course. Home crowd. The Zebras are racing right here in Claremore! Come out and support our runners at Claremore Lake.
📅 Friday, August 28
🏁 Claremore
🕐 8:45 AM
📍 Claremore Lake
🔥 Home course advantage. Let’s run, Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraXC
Home course. Home crowd. The Zebras are racing right here in Claremore! Come out and support our runners at Claremore Lake.
📅 Friday, August 28
🏁 Claremore
🕐 8:45 AM
📍 Claremore Lake
🔥 Home course advantage. Let’s run, Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraXC
🏈 ZEBRA FOOTBALL | GAME DAY 🦓
The season starts now! The Zebras kick off 2026 on the road at Sallisaw. Make the trip and help us start the season loud!
📅 Friday, August 28
🆚 Sallisaw
🕐 7:00 PM
📍 Sallisaw
🔴 RED ARMY THEME: 2016 VSCO
📺 CAN’T MAKE THE TRIP? WATCH LIVE ON ZTV!
🔗 https://youtube.com/live/egSLvKNZJFM?feature=share
🔥 First game. First Friday night. Let’s go, Zebras!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraFootball
Zebra pride made its way to Beaver Lake! Mollie Sherman, a 10th grader, and Abby Sherman, a 7th grader, enjoyed some summer fun at Beaver Lake in Garfield, Arkansas. ☀️🏖️
From beautiful views to time spent making memories together, these Zebras are soaking up the last bit of summer and enjoying an adventure close to home!
Taking your Zebra spirit on the road? Be sure to snap a photo in your Zebra gear and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us to be featured in our #ZebraTravelDiaries!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
From beautiful views to time spent making memories together, these Zebras are soaking up the last bit of summer and enjoying an adventure close to home!
Taking your Zebra spirit on the road? Be sure to snap a photo in your Zebra gear and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us to be featured in our #ZebraTravelDiaries!
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Let’s welcome Mitch Reins to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!
Mr. Reins is joining Will Rogers Junior High as a 6th Grade Science Teacher and will also serve as an Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Track. He earned his degree in Health Education from Oklahoma State University and holds certifications in PK-12 Physical Education and Intermediate Math.
When asked why he chose this path, he shared, “To inspire kids to want to learn and give them self-confidence in whatever they choose to do in life.”
Mr. Reins enjoys:
📚: Catch-22
🥨: Pretzels
🍬: Gummy Bears
🥤: Cherry Coke
🌈: Pink
📍: Glacier National Park
In his free time, he enjoys running, traveling, visiting National Parks, and discovering quirky roadside attractions. A fun fact about Mr. Reins is that he has completed 12 marathons!
He chose Claremore Public Schools because of its strong reputation for both academic and athletic excellence and says what stands out most are the teachers and students.
His favorite quote is: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Mitch Reins! 🦓💙 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Mr. Reins is joining Will Rogers Junior High as a 6th Grade Science Teacher and will also serve as an Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Track. He earned his degree in Health Education from Oklahoma State University and holds certifications in PK-12 Physical Education and Intermediate Math.
When asked why he chose this path, he shared, “To inspire kids to want to learn and give them self-confidence in whatever they choose to do in life.”
Mr. Reins enjoys:
📚: Catch-22
🥨: Pretzels
🍬: Gummy Bears
🥤: Cherry Coke
🌈: Pink
📍: Glacier National Park
In his free time, he enjoys running, traveling, visiting National Parks, and discovering quirky roadside attractions. A fun fact about Mr. Reins is that he has completed 12 marathons!
He chose Claremore Public Schools because of its strong reputation for both academic and athletic excellence and says what stands out most are the teachers and students.
His favorite quote is: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”
Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Mitch Reins! 🦓💙 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🦓 Once a Zebra, always a Zebra… and now they’re raising one of their own!
We’re kicking off our 2026–27 Zebra baby announcements with a pretty special addition to the Dazzle! 💙
Grayson Bruce Grimitt recently made his debut, joining two lifelong Zebras—Coach Noah Grimitt and his wife, Brianna, both proud Claremore alumni.
From growing up Zebras themselves to now welcoming the newest little member of Zebra Nation, this one feels a little full circle.
Congratulations, Noah and Brianna! We can’t wait to watch your littlest Zebra grow up surrounded by plenty of red and white. ❤️🦓
Welcome to the Dazzle, Grayson!
We’re kicking off our 2026–27 Zebra baby announcements with a pretty special addition to the Dazzle! 💙
Grayson Bruce Grimitt recently made his debut, joining two lifelong Zebras—Coach Noah Grimitt and his wife, Brianna, both proud Claremore alumni.
From growing up Zebras themselves to now welcoming the newest little member of Zebra Nation, this one feels a little full circle.
Congratulations, Noah and Brianna! We can’t wait to watch your littlest Zebra grow up surrounded by plenty of red and white. ❤️🦓
Welcome to the Dazzle, Grayson!
🍎 A first in Claremore Public Schools Foundation history!
Our teachers pour so much of themselves—and often their own money—into creating classrooms where students feel welcomed, comfortable, and excited to learn.
This year, the Claremore Public Schools Foundation wanted to pour back into them.
For the first time in Foundation history, every full-time certified CPS teacher received a $50 Amazon gift card to help bring a little extra creativity, inspiration, and excitement to their classrooms!🎉
It may be $50, but across an entire district, it represents something much bigger: a community investing in the teachers who invest in our kids every single day.
Thank you, CPS Foundation, for finding another way to show our teachers just how valued they are!🦓❤️
#CPSZebraPride #WeAreTheChange
Before getting active, Mr. Hughes kicked off PE class with a fun read-aloud of The PE Teacher from the Black Lagoon! 😂📖
We love seeing our teachers find creative ways to combine learning and fun throughout the school day. Whether students are reading a book or running through PE activities, every moment is an opportunity to learn something new!
Way to make PE both active AND educational, Mr. Hughes! 🦓❤️
We love seeing our teachers find creative ways to combine learning and fun throughout the school day. Whether students are reading a book or running through PE activities, every moment is an opportunity to learn something new!
Way to make PE both active AND educational, Mr. Hughes! 🦓❤️
🦓 Zebra Travel Diaries ☀️🌊
The Griffin family wrapped up summer soaking up the sunshine, white sand, and beautiful waters of Laguna Beach, Florida, with a stop at the famous Thomas Donut & Snack Shop, of course! 🍩
Ethan is headed to 7th grade at WRJH, Madelyn will be a 4th grader at Catalayah Elementary, and Mrs. Nicole Griffin is making a move of her own this year, from Catalayah to Claremore High School!
#CPSZebraPride
The Griffin family wrapped up summer soaking up the sunshine, white sand, and beautiful waters of Laguna Beach, Florida, with a stop at the famous Thomas Donut & Snack Shop, of course! 🍩
Ethan is headed to 7th grade at WRJH, Madelyn will be a 4th grader at Catalayah Elementary, and Mrs. Nicole Griffin is making a move of her own this year, from Catalayah to Claremore High School!
#CPSZebraPride
