Claremore Public Schools

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

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

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

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

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

🚔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

🏐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

🎵🎷🥁 It's time to rally together and show our unwavering support for the incredible CHS Zebra Marching Band as they prepare to compete at the Oologah Stallion Battalion. This is not just any competition – it's a chance for us to unite as a community and cheer on our talented musicians! 📅 Date: 9/30/23 🕝 2:45 PM (Prelims) 🏆 3:30 PM (Finals) 🎶 Just as our athletes shine on the field, our band members shine on the stage. Attending this competition is a fantastic opportunity to reciprocate the support our athletes receive at their games. It's time to show the band some love and encouragement in return! 🌟 Spirit and Unity: The Zebra Marching Band isn't just about music; they exemplify the spirit and unity that make our school community special. When we come together to support them, we strengthen the bonds that tie us all together as Zebras. 📣 Let's pack the stands at the Oologah Stallion Battalion competition! Let's make our presence known and our support felt, and together, we'll create a memorable day for our Zebra Marching Band!

CHS SENIOR PARENTS - September 26, 2023, is College App Day at Claremore High School and GEAR UP is waiving application fees for Oklahoma colleges and universities! GEAR UP staff will host sessions during ENCORE (9:45-10:25a) on Sept 26 in ZAP classrooms. Remember, doing a college app during College App Week is a requirement for the GEAR UP concurrent fee waiver. Students will need their laptops charged and ready to go on the 26th. They will also need to know their social security number and have a personal email address (not their school email). There is no limit on applications. If OSU is Plan A and UCO is Plan B, do both! Please contact Debra Keil (dkeil@osrhe.edu) if there is a conflict. She’s happy to make arrangements for concurrent and tech students. Contact a GEAR UP staff member for more information. Debra Keil (dkeil@osrhe.edu) Rachelle Sturges (rsturges@osrhe.edu) Sarah Adcock, RSU GEAR UP College Coach: sarahadcock@rsu.edu Micaela Hanna, TCC GEAR UP College Coach: Micaela.Hanna@tulsacc.edu

Here are your CPS District October calendar reminders... ✅ 6, 13, 27 - Early Release Days ✅ 12 - Conferences (Elementary / WRJH) ✅ 17 - Conferences (Elementary) ✅ 19, 20, & 23 - CPS CLOSED #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

After two long days cheering on our hometown homecoming, CHS cheer chases their own championship dreams! Show those judges “you’re there to compete” (in the voice of Coach Hurt). #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It is that time of year for youth wrestling sign ups!! Please come join Claremore Youth Wrestling Club!! We truly have some of the best coaches and parents that a club could ask for!! Boy and GIRLS welcome!! They are set up at Claremore High School until 4 today (Saturday, 9/23) accepting sign ups. But if you can’t make it out, there is a link for online submission! Only $100 per kid and discounts for siblings! Easy ways to submit payment too! https://forms.gle/5JHh4y5XTJ5gfa6VA

🎉🙏 We're overjoyed for Red Crown Credit Union and the amazing patrons who wield the Zebra credit card! 🦓💳 Thanks to this incredible program, Red Crown contributed $1,500 to Claremore Public Schools. 📚✨ Discover more about this wonderful initiative at redcrown.org/claremore. Let's keep the #CPSZEBRAPRIDE alive! 🤗❤️ #redcrown

The HoCo royalty & the final score were not the only things that shined at tonight's football game! 🌟🏈 When the stadium lights decided to “Take a Break” during our homecoming football game, the Zebras didn’t miss a beat; spectators lit up the night with their phone flashlights, turning it into a “Sweet Caroline” moment. 🎶✨ Talk about turning a moment into a memory, even when “the lights go down in the city”! 😄📱 #HomecomingMagic #CPSZEBRAPRIDE