Claremore Public Schools

Ernie Smart, a graduate of Claremore High School's Class of 1936, achieved remarkable acclaim in the world of sports without ever taking to the field. After attending Oklahoma Military Academy for two years, he earned a journalism degree from the University of Missouri. Ernie became a prominent sports editor, first with the Claremore Progress and later with the Tulsa World, where his name became synonymous with Oklahoma prep sports coverage. Despite never having played sports himself, Ernie Smart's extensive career spanned 25 years, marked by his dedication to underdog stories, commitment to accuracy, and a distinctive flair for colorful writing. His contributions extended beyond the newsroom; he played an instrumental role in naming Zebra football field in honor of the Lantow brothers, Norman and Robert, who lost their lives in World War II. Ernie Smart was recognized as the first sports writer to be inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame. He passed away in 1997 at the age of 79. Additionally, Ernie's downtown Claremore business establishment, Ernie's Pool Hall, was a local institution for over 50 years, where he often combined his love for writing with tending to his customers.🦓❤🖋 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to our Claremore Zebra Band on their success at the Stallion Battalion Invitational! Keep up the hard work and way to show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!❤🦓🎺🥁 Prelim stats 5A: 🎼1st place drum major 🎼1st place percussion 🎼1st place guard 🎼1st place overall 🎼Fan favorite Finals - All divisions: 🎼1st place drum major 🎼2nd place percussion 🎼2nd place overall #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Great Expectations #5 - We will help one another whenever possible!❤ These incredible Westside 5th-grade students cashed in their Zebra bucks (behavior incentives) to read to a younger class. Mrs. Campbell's 3rd-grade students loved having these visitors at the end of the day! Way to show Zebra character 5th graders!❤🦓📚 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Dancing with the Zebras 📅 October 9th & 12th 🕕 6:00 to 7:30pm 🏫 Pre-k - 6th 📍 Frank Mobra Gym 💃 Perform October 13 @ Halftime 💕Early registration - $35 - Shirt Included 💕After 10/2 - $40 - Shirts are only guaranteed if you register before 10/4 Registration: https://5il.co/264un Please hand it in at your school's front office or deliver it to the high school. Contact: Coach Warden at jwarden@claremore.k12.ok.us #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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That Zebra 30-14 win over the Ridgerunners puts Claremore at a 5-0 record for the season! Next up #BEATPRYOR #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

WHAT DAY IS IT? GAME DAYYYY!🦓💪🏼🏈 Our Zebras are going strong with a 4-0 record this season and will be playing against the Grove Ridgerunners tonight! 📍: @ Grove 📆: Friday, September 29th ⏰: Kickoff @ 7:00pm Good luck Zebras and keep up the hard work! If you can't make it ZTV has got you covered with the link below: https://youtube.com/live/y9LFc2hvIKE?feature=share NOTE: ZTV will never require you to pay to watch a live stream. Beware of random spammers trying to promote paid streaming. Show up and show your #cpszebrapride🏈💪🏼🦓❤

Ms. Fudge's classes at the junior high are diving deep into Greek mythology! Students are learning how to utilize textbooks to research their topics! They are gaining valuable critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills!🔱🦓❤ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At Westside Elementary, Mrs. Hink’s 5th-grade scientists are studying & experimenting with properties of matter (color, texture, and state of matter). 🔬🥼🧫 The students were testing the solubility (another property) & organizing information on a chart that helped us identify which substance was salt, flour, baking soda, and cornstarch. How exciting! What a fun way to experience science! Keep it up 5th grade science stars! 🦓🥼🔬❤️👏🏽 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore 2023 Homecoming was a night to remember. ✨ Zebras old and young, past and present joined together to cheer on Zebra football and watch the Homecoming coronation.👑❤️ Our Zebras played “lights out” at Lantow Field, and kept this seasons winning streak going, 4-0.🦓❤️🏈 To see more from HoCo night click the link in our bio or down below for more! (Due to security, you must have a CPS email or if you are a parent/guardian use your students email.) https://tr.ee/7JDezkns95 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CHSHOMECOMING2023

Wayne Nelson, Claremore High School alum in the Class of 1964, was inducted into the Claremore Athletic Hall of Fame.🦓❤ Wayne Nelson, a standout from the Class of 1964, made a lasting mark as a quarterback for Claremore High School. Under the legendary coaching of Bear Jensen, Nelson boasted an impressive 28-4-1 record during his three-year tenure as a quarterback. He was pivotal in securing two conference championships and two state playoff appearances, showcasing his exceptional leadership on the gridiron. Beyond football, Nelson's athletic and academic prowess extended to the basketball court, baseball diamond, and classroom where he also excelled. His legacy continued to the University of Oklahoma, where he contributed to the 1968 Orange Bowl-winning team, solidifying his status as a true sports icon. Congratulations to Mr. Wayne Nelson, on this honor, recognition, and induction into the Claremore Athletic Hall of Fame!🦓❤🏈 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

To celebrate fall, Ms. Jarrett’s class at Catalayah went on a nature walk this morning and made observations of what they saw! 🍂 What a fun and hands-on learning experience to get in the fall spirit!🧡🦓🍁 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Claremore Indian Education Committee(IEC) will have a special meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 6-6:30 p.m. at the Enrollment Center at 101 West 11th. The meeting will be held to hold the JOM Annual Election. To serve on the JOM IEC, a person must be the parent or guardian of a JOM-verified child. School board members or spouses, school administrators or spouses, and school employees or spouses can not serve on the committee. Any parent, community member, or other interested may attend the meeting. For more information on Title VI at CPS, check our webpage at https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/title-vi-indian-education. -- Jackie Boyd JOM Coordinator Claremore Public Schools

At Westside Elementary, Mrs. Whitaker has transformed her classroom into an apple orchard!🍃🍎🦓 Pre-K students have participated in all things fall and apple-themed to kick off their farm lesson! From yummy apple snacks to interactive apple-themed stations, they have been harvesting knowledge. Just look at the smiles on their faces!🍎🍂🍃 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside first-grade students celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day! They started their day taste-testing different apples, graphing their favorites, and identifying the apple life cycle. They also used their apples to make homemade applesauce! It's safe to say they had a fun and tasty day at school!🍏🍎 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore High School Christian Club students led See You at the Pole this morning. ❤️🦓 This is a student-led event across the Nation where all are welcome to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation through their faith.❤️🦓🇺🇸 #cpszebrapride

🚔REMINDER 🚍 The Claremore Police Department, Volunteers for Youth and the Healthy Community Partnership are hosting the “Back to School Bash at National Night Out” on Tuesday, OCTOBER 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Claremore Lake Park. There will be several family-friendly activities, including live 🎵 music, fun and play features for the children, and free food. Local organizations will give away free school 🖍 supplies and family resource information. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Claremore High School 1993 4A State baseball champions have been inducted into the Claremore Athletics Hall of Fame. This team was Claremore's first state championship in men's sports! They had a record of 29-8 that year and came home with the gold. Something was different about this team when they stepped on the field in the spring of '93, they were determined to achieve greatness. From the coaches and players to the fans, they were bound to make a name for their selves that year and that they did! Congratulations to Claremore Baseball team of '93 on their induction! Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra!❤🦓⚾ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🏐Volleyball GAME DAYS! 🏐District/Conference Record 4-0 🏐Overall Record 23-6 🏐Ranked 5th 📅 September 26th 📍 Home ⌚JH 4p / JV 5p / V 6p 📅 September 28th 📍Home ⌚JH 4p / JV 5p / V 6p Photo credits: @kraigcmedia

Claremore FFA brought home the bacon at the Rogers County Fair!🏅🌽💙 🐴Horse show: Lily Enyart won Showmanship Scholarship Winner, All Around Senior High Point, English Gelding Halter Champion Pony Halter Reserve Champion, Grand Champion Hunt Seat Equitation, Reserve Champion Ranch Trail, Grand Champion Western Horsemanship, and Grand Champion Ranch Riding! Cattle Show: 🐮Veronika Armstrong received Champion Senior Dairy Showmen, 1st in her class with her Fall Brown Swiss Yearling, 2nd in her class with her Spring Brown Swiss Yearling, and 2nd in her class with her Brown Swiss Springer. 🐮McKenzie Boyer got Reserve Grand Simmental Steer (7th Overall), Reserve Grand Horned Hereford Heifer, Grand Champion Bull, Reserve Grand Maintainer Heifer, and 3rd overall with her Polled Hereford Heifer (12th Overall). Sheep Show: 🐑MaKinzee Joslin got 4th in her class with her Cross. 🐑Meadow Hiner got 4th in her class with her Hampshire and 3rd in her class with her Cross. 🐑McKenzie Boyer got 5th in her class with her Hampshire. 🐑Grace Burns got 1st in her class with her Cross and had the Grand Champion Suffolk. Goat Show: 🐐Adeline McComb got 9th with her Market Wether and did a great job in the ring for showmanship. Swine Show: 🐖Westin Watkins got 1st in his Berkshire Gilt class and 2nd in his Duroc Barrow class. 🐖McKenzie Boyer got 2nd in her Duroc Barrow class. Congratulations to these hardworking students and their many successes and good luck to them as they prepare for the Tulsa State Fair!🏅🌽💙🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE