Claremore Public Schools

Westside 3rd graders adding newly discovered, interesting facts to Ms. Lang’s “Did You Know?” wall in the library! When students discover something new, they have the chance to share it with others. 🧠📚🦓💪🏽 What is your favorite fun fact?📚 Our favorite is - a group of Zebras is called a dazzle!🦓 #CPZZEBRAPRIDE

Who likes roller coasters?! 🎢 Exploring physics and creativity in their STEM class, Mrs. Rahn's class engineered awe-inspiring paper roller coasters. With precision and teamwork, they craft loops, drops, and twists, mastering the art of momentum and gravity.🦓🎢 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Miss Danielle Young to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Miss Young is a Will Rogers Junior High 8th grade ELA teacher! This is her first year at CPS! She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist Univeristy with her Bachelors in Business Administration and has her Juris Doctorate from University of Tulsa College of Law. When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “the sense of community within the CPS District.” She chose to teach because “To help students learn about not only the school subjects, but also about themselves, their classmates, and the world around them. Many kids need a compassionate, safe place, and I am happy to hold this space for them.” Miss Young enjoys ice hockey, baking, cooking, plants, traveling, music, and gardening. She has a dog, a bearded dragon, and 100+ houseplants. A fun fact about Miss Young is she has been to several countries, switched from law to teaching, and is a hockey fanatic! 📚: The All Souls Trilogy 📽: 10 Things I Hate About You 🍽: Pringles, jalapeno chips, & salty snacks 🍬: Airheads, Twizzlers, sour patch kids 🥤: Diet Dr. Pepper 🌈: Orange, Green, & Teal 📍 : Anything can be a vacation with the right mindset! 🏁:OSU & Dallas Stars 📝: “When you're nervous about stepping outside of your comfort zone, remind yourself: "It feels scary because it's unfamiliar, not because I'm incapable." - Mitchell C. Clark Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Miss Danielle Young! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

If you can't get to Elgin to watch the ZEBRA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS the next best thing is to watch it with your community. Cedar Point helped make it possible for ZTV to livesteam the game and they are hosting a WATCH PARTY at 7PM on the big screen. Everyone is welcome! Wear RED and bring your own refreshments! Pastor Rick is a Zebra alum ‘78 and excited to CHEER on the ZEBRAS with YOU! 🦓❤️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our Zebra kindergartners and first graders moseyed on over to Robson PAC to "Giddy up & Learn"! With cowboy hats on and boots tappin', these young wranglers embarked on a musical adventure through the Wild West with Stephen Fite!🤠🐎🦓 Stephen Fite is a Children's Musician and Songwriter of upbeat, rockin' educational tunes for the classroom and beyond. He has performed throughout the South and Central United States since 1995. With lassos twirling and smiles shining, these little Zebra wranglers galloped away with a corral full of new knowledge and a morning to remember!!🤠🐎 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

JOM Parent Committee Meeting - NOTICE All meetings will be held at the Education Service Center, 101 W. 11th Street, Claremore, OK.  All parents or guardians of eligible JOM students attending Claremore Public Schools are welcome to attend. JOM Parent Committee elections are in October. 23-24 Regular Meetings ➡November 16 @5:45 PM - CANCELLED ➡January 25th @5:45 PM - CHANGED to January 11th ➡March 14th @5:45 PM ➡May 9th @5:45 PM For more information about our Title IV - Indian Education Programs, check out our website: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/title-vi-indian-education If you have questions, contact Jackie Boyd at jboyd@claremore.k12.ok.us.

Claremore Public Schools embraces the vibrant tapestry of culture during Native American Heritage Month! Claremore Public Schools honors this rich legacy by hosting the Wichita War Dancer. With captivating performances and engaging discussions about tribal regalia, our students of all ages had the privilege of experiencing and learning firsthand about Indigenous traditions.🧡🌞🦓 The Wichita War Dancer, Greg Victors, performed traditional dances and participated in insightful discussions on the intricacies of his tribe's regalia which captivated students and staff. A privilege to witness the power of Native American heritage and honor the legacy of Native American culture.🧡 Thank you, Wichita War Dancer, for taking the time to share your culture, perform, and celebrate Native American heritage with our students! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Empowering the next generation: Community members dedicate their time to preparing elementary students for BizTown success, conducting mock interviews that instill real-life skills and confidence. Together, we're building a foundation for future leaders and entrepreneurs!🦓🏫👔 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Miss Chloe Zickefoose back to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Feature!🦓♥📸 Chloe is the Claremore Public Schools District Communications Specialist. She is a CHS Alum from the Class of 2020. You will usually see her with a camera in hand and on a mission! She is a part of documenting school events and activities, capturing the educational experience at all levels, content creation, and conveying the CPS District goals! When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “There is such a strong sense of support and community within CPS; in this particular role, I get to see firsthand the passion teachers and administrators have and how our students, from all grade levels, benefit from that. Being a Zebra is a special thing, and this role allows me to tell that story and capture those special moments between teachers, staff, families, and students.” Miss Zickefoose enjoys reading (a lot), spending time with her family, traveling, and cheering her brother on at wrestling tournaments and track events. She has three golden doodles, whom she adores. A fun fact about Chloe is as much as she loves reading, she will only read paper/physical copies of books - no audio or e-books! 📚: Any genre - Classics & Realistic Fiction in particular! 🍬: Sour Patch Kids or Reese's M&Ms 🥤: Lavender Iced Coffee 🌈:Yellow 📍: I love a good road trip, wherever that may be! 📝: “With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?” - Oscar Wilde Welcome back to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Miss Chloe Zickefoose!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The CHS Art Club is turning windows into masterpieces across Claremore as they paint their way to success in their latest fundraiser. These talented artists are turning ordinary windows into extraordinary works of art and showing #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! 🦓❤🎨 If you are interested in supporting CHS Art Club and want to help them 'brush' up on funds for future artistic endeavors, reach out to the advisor and art teacher, Taylor Hoffer at taylor.hoffer@claremore.k12.ok.us !🎨🖼🦓

Claremore Public Schools sites stood united to honor our heroes this Veterans Day, as spirited assemblies echoed with gratitude and respect. Patriotism is one of the core principles CPS instills in our students, showing love and devotion to this country. These gatherings are more than just events; they're heartfelt tributes to the men and women who've selflessly defended our freedom. The applause served as a symphony of gratitude, to recognize the sacrifices made by our veterans. Claremore's schools became a canvas of red, white, and blue, painting a vivid picture of appreciation for the men and women who have sacrificed for our country. ❤🤍💙🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In case you missed it.. the Zebras are galloping on into ROUND 2 of the playoffs! After an exciting win against the Sapulpa Chieftains, the Zebs will be playing against the Elgin Owls this FRIDAY NIGHT!🦓♥💪🏽🏈 Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!🚩🦓 Access photos from the last FNL are at the link below: Must have a Claremore school email to access. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RJxHccJcssY-ijs5MJVv4DAyspEtVo-a?usp=sharing

Check out these 2nd-grade authors & illustrators! Every 2nd grade class is creating & publishing a class book. Each student wrote, revised, and finalized the written part for their page in their class book. Then, they got to illustrate their writing. 📝🖍️ This is such a fun & memorable project!! We can’t wait to read & see what these students created. ❤️🦓 Way to go Westies, Mrs. Collins, Ms. Brown, Mrs. Woods & Mrs. Sweet! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦃 CPS will be closed November 20th - 24th for Thanksgiving Break 🦃 As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. - John F. Kennedy. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Raise Your Glass to Education! 🥤 Join Chick-fil-A in supporting the Claremore Public School Foundation this month. When you grab a gallon (or three) of Chick-fil-A sweet tea or lemonade, you're also helping raise funds for Claremore Public School Foundation which awards class and teacher grants district-wide. Let's make this fundraiser even sweeter! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S TIME FOR A CHEER STUDENT-ATHLETE TAKEOVER!🦓 The Claremore Zebra Cheer team is headed to Game Day State, and Lindsey Holmes is giving us all the behind-the-scenes! Lindsey Holmes, CHS senior, will take over the CPS social media stories to give us a peek into Cheer State as they compete in Moore, OK. Aside from cheer, Linsey is involved in ZTV, FUZE, Christian Club, StuCo, NHS, SADD, FCA, and NASA!🦓❤📱📣 Tune in tomorrow for all the behind-the-scenes footage and show your virtual support for our Cheer Zebras at STATE!📣❤ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

SPORTS UPDATE ZTV will be livestreaming the first round of playoffs tonight. https://youtube.com/live/JLvDJvWV4KQ

The only way to be a ZEBRA FAN is like none other than Claremore Zebras' #1 Fan, Dougie! Be like Dougie and show up loud and proud at LANTOW FIELD as the Zebras go into the first round of playoffs!🦓❤🏈💪🏽 Here is everything you need to know ⬇ 🦓While FNL may be on our home field, it is not our event. It is an official OSSAA event at our facility. 💲$10 cash only at the gate or $8.35 in advance through https://gofan.co/event/1217007?schoolId=OSSAA or the mobile app. ❌Seating - Regular season reserved seating DOES NOT APPLY to this game. 🚫Claremore does not allow backpacks, large purses, oversized tote bags, or diaper bags into the stadium. See our safety policies here: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/1226040 PACK THE STANDS and SHOW YOUR #CPSZERABPRIDE!

Let’s welcome Mrs. Kendra Cagle to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature!🦓❤ Mrs. Cagle is a Claremore High School collaborative lab teacher! This is her first year at CPS! She graduated from Rogers State University with her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Art from Liberty University. When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “I love that Claremore is a big school district with a small family feel. No campus is an island, and everyone is willing to reach out and be there for each other.” She chose to teach because “I want to be an encouraging and positive presence in kids' lives. Everyone learns differently, and some kids may struggle with that. I want to be one of the people who remind them every day that they have immense potential and helps them reach it.” Claremore was an easy choice for Mrs. Cagle, “our son has been a Zebra since he was 3, and we have experienced so much love and support from the school system. I wanted to be a part of that.” Mrs. Cagle and her husband, Rick, have a son who also attends CPS. She loves reading and traveling! A fun fact about Mrs. Cagle is 6’1 and is always down to get a new tattoo! 📚: The Hunger Games series 📽: While You Were Sleeping or The Proposal 🍽: Hummus and Pita Chips, rainier cherries, & Gardettos 🍬: Anything Sour 🥤: Water 🌈:Green 📍 : My dream vacation is Scotland 📝: “You don’t have to fix everything. You don’t have to solve everything. And you can still find peace and grow in the wild of changing things.” - Morgan Harper Nichols Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Kendra Cagle! Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public Schools continues its commitment to leadership development by participating in the Leadership Rogers County (LRC) program. The LRC program provides a valuable opportunity for community members to grow as leaders within the educational system and the community. For the education aspect of this program, last year's CPS participants, Kellye Schuck and Darren Grisham, had the privilege of hosting this year's members at their sites, Catalayah Elementary and Claremore High School. The LRC members got a firsthand experience to engage in the many opportunities CPS has to offer and see what being a Zebra is all about. This year, two CPS administrators were accepted in this year's LRC Class, Mrs. Mary Bopp and Mrs. Chrissy Willard. Thank you, Leadership Rogers County for this opportunity to show the innovation and excellence of Claremore Public Schools. ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE