Claremore Public Schools

Let’s welcome Ms. Allie Dooley back to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Ms. Dooley is a 6th-grade science teacher and Claremore alum! She graduated from CHS in 2017 and chose CPS to start her teaching career! While in school she was a cheerleader from 6th grade - 12th grade. She graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelors in Science, and was a Delta Zeta! When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “I chose to teach at CPS because I loved it so much when I was a student here! I loved being a zebra and feel like I got the best education possible. I knew that my teachers truly cared for me and wanted me to succeed, and I want to be able to do that for my students! I just moved back to Claremore for the first time in 6 years, so I’m excited to get more involved in the community! ” She chose teaching because “I want to share my love for my subject with my students. At an early age, having teachers here at CPS who were passionate about their chosen subjects made class and learning much more enjoyable and fun! I think it’s so important for students to understand and appreciate science because the whole world around us is made up of it!” Ms. Dooley enjoys anything outdoors, whether hiking, golf, camping, gardening or even walking on a nice day. She also loves crafting and making things for others! She has been to 30 states and plans to check the last 20 off her list. She also wants to visit every National Park! 📚: Harry Potter or any thriller! 📽: Stick It! 🍽: Any chip or Gardetto’s 🍬: Mini sour starbursts 🥤: Juice or orange body armor 🌈: Blue and yellow 📍 : Anywhere with mountains or beaches! 📝: “Fear is just a lack of knowledge.” Welcome back to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Allie Dooley! Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Reading, writing & illustrating in 1st grade? Oh yes! 📖📝🖍️ Mrs. Armbrister’s class read Room on a Broom and wrote who they’d make room for on their own broom & illustrate their ideas. What a fun way to tie in so many parts of literacy! Way to go 1st grade, keep it up! 🧠💪🏽🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Zebras Cheer Team is headed to GAME DAY REGIONALS, tomorrow! Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and make your mark on the regional stage! Go out there and own it, Zebras! 🌟❤📣 What you need to know: 📆When: Saturday, November 4th 📍Where: Crossings Christian School 14400 N. Portland Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73134 ⏰Time: Fans & Family - @11:30 am Compete - @12:05 pm 🎫Tickets: Tickets must be purchased online at the link below. https://gofan.co/app/school/OK50254 Show your support and #CPSZEBRAPRIDE for these Zebras, in the comments below!📣🦓❤

Zebra Nation!! Playoff shirts and sweatshirts (with roster on back) on sale now until Sunday at midnight. All Players/trainers/Managers/Coaches are already receiving a shirt from QBC. All orders will be picked up from Uniquely Yours. https://zebraplayoffs2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🌟 Empowering Girls in Science! 🌟 Junior high students joined Mrs. Rahn for 'Women in Science' Day at the Oklahoma Science Museum in OKC. Our students had a hands-on day, exploring the wonders of science, and celebrating the possibilities of women in STEM. Mrs. Rahn also secured a $2,000 grant from the Women’s Energy Network for our Girls’ STEM Program. An inspiring day of possibilities! 🔬💪 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #STEMGirls #ScienceEmpowerment

Roosa students are embracing their active spirit on scooters, zipping and zooming around with laughter and glee. PE has never been so fun! What was your favorite PE activity as a kid? 🛴💨 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Stepping up to the plate with smiles and high-fives, our Claremore Zebra Baseball team brought a little extra fun to our elementary students! They "dressed up" as baseball players to greet our elementary students and staff as they walked into school!🦓❤⚾ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mr. Zachary Noland back to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature!♥🦓📚 Mr. Zachary Noland is the AP English III and sophomore English teacher at Claremore High School. He graduated from Claremore High School in 2017 and chose to return to his roots to start his high school teaching career! He has a Bachelor's in Music Composition from the University of Tulsa and a Master's in Music Composition from Illinois State University. When asked what he likes about Claremore Public Schools best, he said, “I love the strong community built around students! As a graduate of CHS myself, I've always appreciated the support both teachers, administration, and student community offered.” He chose teaching because “My favorite moment is that "Aha!" students get when they finally understand something. It's one thing to teach a student, but it's even better when they realize their capabilities to learn and grow!” Mr. Noland enjoys jazz and classical music, TTRPGs, video games, reading, and writing! He has won numerous awards and honors in Music Composition, as well as being on the President and Dean’s Honor Roll during his time at TU, 2018-2021. Fun Facts - He has performed in Jazz Ensembles featuring Tim Ries (Rolling Stones), Walter White, and Donny McCaslin (performed on David Bowie's last album). In addition, he has met composers such as Bright Sheng (one of Leonard Bernstein's students), Missy Mazzoli, and Melinda Wagner (Julliard School of Music). And once, he took coffee from Jane Lynch without realizing it was her until afterward! 📚: Frankenstein; Between the World and Me 📽: Laura (1944) 🍽: Pistachios 🍬: Anything but caramel 🥤: Root Beer 🌈: Orange 📝: “When a man is in despair, it means that he still believes in something.” –Dmitri Shostakovich Welcome back to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Zachary Noland! Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Sip, Share, and Support! 🍋 This November, enjoy the refreshing taste of Chick-fil-A sweet tea and lemonade at your gatherings while contributing to a great cause. For every gallon you grab, Chick-fil-A donates $2 to the Claremore Public School Foundation! Let's top last year's $1,500 donation and reach our $4,000 goal for class and teacher grants district-wide. Cheers to #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!

🏃‍♂️Claremore Zebras XC Team: Blazed a trail to state with 14 runners qualifying! 🏆🏁 Their collective effort earned them a top 10 spot in the State championships, with Emma Robinson securing herself an impressive 14th-place finish in the girls' race. Go Zebras! 🦓💪 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Cheer-tastic news! 📣🎉 Our Will Rogers Junior High cheer team has earned the title of Game Day Cheer State Runner-Up! 🥈🌟 Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, we are so proud of you! Let's give them a big round of applause and a cheer for a job well done! 🙌📣❤ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Ms. Kendall Fudge to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature!♥🦓 Ms. Fudge is a 7th & 8th-grade English teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. She graduated from Roger State University with a Bachelors in Business Administration. She was an RSU student-athlete and spent three and a half years as a member of the RSU Dance Team. She was on the UDA Nationals Team, where she traveled to Orlando, FL, and competed at the ESPN Sports Complex! This is her first year teaching, and she chose to start her teaching career here at CPS. When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “I have not had the privilege to experience anything at CPS yet, but I am so excited to get to know the students and staff members. Claremore has a strong community culture, and I firmly believe that the school system plays a massive role.” She chose teaching because “I am very passionate about ensuring that the next generation has a safe and welcoming environment to learn and grow. It is a privilege to be a stepping stone in their educational journey!” Ms. Fudge has a dog named Blue, and her fun fact is she can do a chicken impression! 📚: I love romance or fantasy novels! 📽: The Twilight Saga 🍽: Chocolate Croissant 🍬: Nerd Gummy Clusters 🥤: Starbucks Pink Drink 🌈: Pink 📍 : I went on a cruise this summer! I travel to Cozumel and Progresso! 📝: "I encourage you, even in the darkest times, to love more, to give more, to embrace more, be kind more, and I promise you it makes a difference." -Harry Styles Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Kendall Fudge! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

You never outgrow Great Expectations, even as high school students, these Zebra showed exemplary behavior as they toured Northeastern State University and learned about their future opportunities! While participating in breakout sessions/workshops, giveaways, campus tours, financial assistance information, degree options, and so much more. Way to show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and the Zebra way, students!❤🦓📚

The Claremore Zebra Softball & Baseball teams played a fang-tastic Halloween wiffleball game! Dressed to impress and sporting creative costumes they had a spooktacular time while also contributing to the food bank at CHS! Players brought food donations to make an impact in their own school!👻⚾🎃 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Fall is here, and Catalayah students are having a pumpkin-tastic time! 🎃🍂 Catalayah's little pumpkins are as sweet as pie and digging into fall activities! Mrs. Griffin has been teaching her WIN group all about Pumpkins over the last couple of weeks. They learned about the life cycle of pumpkins and what you can make with pumpkins! To complete their lesson, they painted pumpkins and tried some pumpkin cake!🎃💛 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Ms. Julia Loyd to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature!🦓❤ Ms. Loyd is a 1st-grade teacher at Catalayah Elementary. She has taught for 3 years, and this is her first year at CPS. When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “they have a positive outlook on teaching and strive to help those struggling.” She chose teaching because “I have a passion for reading. I love encouraging students in their reading journey because having a love of reading will take them far in life.” Ms. Loyd enjoys reading, traveling and hiking with her dog, kayaking, camping, laying out by the pool, watching great TV shows, and hanging out with friends and family. She has 2 cats, Ollie & Zora, I have a German Shepherd, Darcy. A few fun facts about Ms. Lloyd and her family are somehow related to Elvis Presley, she can play piano by ear, and she never had any wisdom teeth! 📚: Fahrenheit 451 📽: Where The Crawdads Sing 🍽: Chips, popcorn, or crackers and cheese (of any kind) 🍬: Reese's, Snickers, Twizzlers, Blow Pops 🥤: Iced Lattes, Pepsi Zero, Dr Pepper Zero, Sprite Zero 🌈: Black, Grey, Periwinkle, Teal 📍 : Beaches or Mountains 📝: “Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and diligence." - Abigail Adams Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Family, Ms. Julia Loyd! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zeb's costume never changes, always reppin' Zebra Red & White, but we would love to see our Zebra students' costumes for tonight's festivities!🦓❤🎃 Head over to our Facebook page, Claremore Public School, and drop a picture of your costume in the comments ! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

These pieces speak for themselves... It's evident that our CHS art students are not just creating art; they are crafting a legacy of creativity that inspires everyone who has the privilege of witnessing their talents.🦓♥🎨🖌 These masterpieces are done with pastels. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mrs. Jessica Barbee to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mrs. Jessica Barbee is a kindergarten teacher at Westside Elementary. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Science in education. When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “the welcoming and caring atmosphere.” She chose teaching because “I love being a part of their learning adventure, and I want to help as many students as possible to love learning. I want to help students gain self-confidence and know that their teacher believes in them!” Mrs. Barbee and her husband, Bear, have 4 children and a dog named Millie. Mrs. Barbee enjoys spending time with my family, making crafts, coloring, cooking, and baking! A fun fact about her is that she and her family lived in Germany for 2 years when she was little. 📚: Beast Feast by Emma Yarlett (Children’s Book) and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 📽: Pride and Prejudice 🍽: Banana Chips 🍬: Reese’s Pieces 🥤: Unsweetened tea, Strawberry lemonade, or Coffee 🌈: Purple 📍 : The lake 🚩: OU Sooners 📝: “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” Dr. Seuss Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Family, Mrs. Jessica Barbee! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let's start early on our SHOPPING and SUPPORT our STUDENTS/SCHOOLS! Westside 5th Annual Craft Bazaar 📅Saturday, November 4, 2023 🕘9am - 4pm 📍 Westside Elementary (2600 West Holly Road) Free Admission for Shoppers! ● All booth fees go directly back to Westside Students! ● Support the local small businesses that support our school! Enjoy fresh food from local food trucks. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE