Claremore Public Schools

Let’s welcome Mr. Dustin Levesque to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mr. Dustin Levesque is the Westside music teacher. He graduated from East Central University. He has taught music education for 17 years! The trumpet is his main instrument, but he can play many others! When asked what he likes about Claremore Public Schools most, he shared, “teaching at the same school that my wife and children are a part of,” Claremore really feels like family. He became a teacher because he “loves helping children find their love for music.” He is married to Jennifer, who also teaches at Westside, and they have two children who attend Claremore Public Schools as well! Some interesting facts about Mr. Levesque are he loves concerts, playing guitar, reading, and spending time with his family. They have a dog, cat, bearded dragon, and parakeet! 📽: Empire Records 📚: The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King 🍽: Nectarine 🍬: York Peppermint Patty 🥤: Iced Tea with Sweet and low 🌈: Black 📍 : Spending time with his family in Maine or California. 🚩: Boston Red Sox 📝: "And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should." Taken from the poem Desiderata Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Dustin Levesque!🦓❤🎼 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✈️ Empowering the Future: Junior High Girls Soar at Women in Aviation Event! ✈️ Imagine a world where the sky is not the limit but only the beginning! 🌟 That's exactly what our junior high girls from the STEM Club are discovering as they embark on an exciting journey into the world of aviation! Mrs. Rahn took WRJH STEM girls to OKC to attend the Girls in Aviation event to help inspire them to think about a FUTURE career in aviation! 🌟 We can't wait to see where their passion and dedication take them next! Here is to the next astronauts, engineers, pilots, and scientists, way to go girls!❤🦓🌟 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

FRIDAY MEANS ZEBRA GAME DAYYYY!🦓💪🏼🏈 Our Claremore Zebras with a 5-0 record, will be playing tonight against longtime rivals the Pryor Tigers tonight at Lantow Field! #BEATPRYOR 🎉: CYFA & Military Night. Army K-9 demonstration during halftime - featuring Assistant Principal Bryan Warren. Dancing with the Zebras elementary performance. 💲: $5 GA and $10 Reserved red chair seats. CYFA & Military Night - CYFA in uniform will get in FREE. Military in uniform or with a valid ID will get in FREE. Dancing with the Zebra participant will get in FREE. If you can't make it ZTV has got you covered with the link below: https://youtube.com/live/P7Wcxij6Yjs?feature=share Show up and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE🏈💪🏼🦓❤

Lady Zebras Softball Team is off to Regionals in Durant, OK! They will be competing this weekend to qualify for the State Tournament! Bring home a WIN, ladies!❤💪🏽 Wish them luck in the comments and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!💪🏽🥎🦓 Photo Credits: Jay Lederman Photography

Let’s welcome Ms. Melinda Lowe to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Ms. Lowe is an Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor. She graduated from Oklahoma State University. This is her first year teaching! When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools most, she shared, “the welcoming staff, faculty, and school pride!.” She grew up on a beef cattle ranch in Northern California and came to Oklahoma to attend OSU. She became a teacher “to positively impact and encourage the future generation of agriculturalists, scientists, business owners, and more. It’s important to bridge the gap between farm and table while teaching students professional development skills that will take them far in life!” Some interesting facts about Ms. Lowe: she has an orange cat named Cheddar Biscuit and enjoys weightlifting! Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Melinda Lowe!🦓🌽💙 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Lady Zebras Volleyball senior night ended with another Zebra win against the Salina Tigers!🦓💪🏽 Our Volleyball team has served up the competition this year! Last night was the last home game and the girls ended with a 26-7 record and are the UNDEFEATED Metro Lake Conference Champs! They are now gearing up to take that energy to Regionals next week! Way to go Zebras!!🦓❤🏐💪🏽 Photo Credits - Jay Lederman Photography #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S TIME FOR A SOFTBALL STUDENT-ATHLETE TAKEOVER!🥎🦓 Lady Zebras Softball is headed to Regionals and Jazmine Cookson is giving us all the behind-the-scenes! Jazmine Cookson, CHS senior and team pitcher will take over the CPS social media stories to give us a peek into Softball Regionals as they head to Durant to compete. She is the pitcher for the softball team and plays basketball!🦓❤📱🥎🏀 Tune in tomorrow for all the behind-the-scenes footage and show your virtual support for our Lady Zebras Softball! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

⚠PSA: Wednesday, October 4 – the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The test is scheduled for today at approximately 1:20 p.m. Central Time. Test emergency alerts will be sent to all cell phones, TVs, and radios across the country. This test is not connected in any way to Claremore Public Schools or our District alert notifications. The test aims to ensure that the federal emergency alert systems continue to be an effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on a national level. More information can be found on the FEMA website. https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023?fbclid=IwAR1oUYDsIgtbFubquHrtqhAkOT6oljKsIKAhaZ3ggTzsd0hVz_Io5sbLbBQ

Let’s welcome Ms. Tiffany Furr to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Ms. Furr is a special education teacher at Claremont Elementary. She graduated from Northeastern State University and has been teaching for 15 years! When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools most, she shared, “the sense of community and positive, upbeat attitude!” She chose to teach to make a difference in children's lives and give them the tools to be whatever they want to be. She has two daughters, four dogs, loves plants, and reading! A fun fact about Ms. Furr is she has been to Australia twice and loves it there! 📽: Twister 📚: Harry Potter 🍽: Chocolate chip cookies 🍬: Dark chocolate Milky Way 🥤: Dr. Pepper, lemonade, or sweet tea 🌈: Pink, purple and teal 📍 : Australia 🚩: Oklahoma SOONERS 📝: "Be the change you want to see in the world." Welcome to the Claremore Zebra family, Ms. Tiffany Furr!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Catalayah first-graders are getting into the spirit of autumn with this fun and festive project in Mrs. Roller's class!🦓💛 Students drew a picture and wrote a sentence about their favorite fall activities, treats, and outfits!🍂🍁👢 What is your favorite part of autumn? Let us know below! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Ray Bywaters, Claremore High School alum in the Class of 1969, was inducted into the Claremore Athletic Hall of Fame.🦓❤ Ray Bywaters, a gifted athlete, left an enduring legacy on the Claremore baseball team. During his three-year stint, he showcased his versatility as a catcher and outfielder while helping lead the team to two consecutive conference titles. Bywaters' senior year was marked by an extraordinary batting average of .440 and a well-deserved all-state designation, underlining his exceptional talent. His dedication to the sport earned him a scholarship to Bacone College, where he continued to shine. It's worth noting that Ray Bywaters is also the brother of Thomas Bywaters, another distinguished Claremore Athletic Hall of Fame inductee.🦓⚾ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Join us for an unforgettable Friday night under the lights at Lantow Field! The weather is forecasted to be absolutely fantastic, setting the stage for an evening filled with excitement and community spirit. 🏈 CYFA Football Player Recognition: We'll honor and celebrate our talented CYFA football players, so come out and show your support for these young athletes as they take the field. 🐕 Army K-9 Demonstration: Principal Warren will bravely step into the spotlight to experience an exhilarating Army K-9 demonstration. Don't miss this thrilling showcase of skill and teamwork! 🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Night: It's a night to salute our brave military personnel. Wear your CPS military-themed shirt proudly for free admission, and all active military personnel in uniform or with a valid ID will also enjoy FREE admission to the game as a token of our gratitude. But that's not all! Friday Night at Lantow Field also turns into a carnival extravaganza with our Friday Night Lights Carnival Night. Behind the home stands, Roosa Elementary PTO is bringing the fun to a whole new level: 🎪 Kids' Carnival Games: We have many exciting games lined up for the little ones, including Plinko, axe throwing, and tattoo stations! 🧸 Squishmellow Giveaway: You could be the lucky winner of a squishy, cuddly Squishmellow! Be sure to enter our giveaway for a chance to take one home. Must be present to win. This is a night for the whole community to come together and enjoy the festivities. So bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and let's celebrate our military branches, our amazing athletes, and the spirit of togetherness. GA $5 Reserved Seating $10 And, to top it all off, we'll be cheering on our team as they face off against our rivals, Pryor. Let's end the night with a resounding victory! #BEATPRYOR #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore High Students in Mrs. Schaub's class took an educational field trip to the historic Blue Whale of Catoosa. They had a guest speaker, Mr. Lee Belt who told them stories, about the history, and the construction of the Blue Whale. A fun fact they learned was Mr. Belt's first birthday party was held at the Blue Whale and the tables and patio area were built for just the occasion. Students learned a history lesson about our hometown tourist attraction and Route 66, all while eating lunch and enjoying an outdoor classroom!🐳🦓❤ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mr. Brent Dickey to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Coach Dickey is an 8th Grade Social Studies, JH Basketball Coach, and HS Baseball Coach. He graduated from Rogers State University. This is his second year teaching! When asked what he likes about Claremore Public Schools most, he shared, “the support that is shown for each other and the hard work to be the best school.” He grew up in California and came to Oklahoma to play baseball and get his degree at RSU, where he was on the All-Academic Team for the baseball program. He chose education to impact a student's life and time at school positively. Some interesting facts about Coach Dickey: he has a pet rabbit, and he enjoys fishing and all things sports. Pirates of the Caribbean is his favorite movie, and he loves chips & salsa. Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Coach Dickey!⚾🦓🏀 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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

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

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

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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