Claremore Public Schools

Paiten Reavis broke the Claremore High School 400-meter dash record in the preliminary round of the OSSAA State Track Meet last week, covering the quarter-mile distance in 59.77 seconds. The time sent her past the previous record holder, Katelyn Alexander who set the record in 2016 with a time of 59.78 seconds. Reavis is still undecided on her next step as it relates to athletics with a few offers on the table for collegiate softball and track to contemplate. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Did you hear the CHS staff challenged the seniors to a basketball game during Encore this week? Watch it here to see who won ▶ https://youtu.be/NvqUXL7JcQA #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We had a few more staff members and graduates to feature so we are continuing our COUNTDOWN...TO SUMMER - 1 Day Kai and his mom Mrs. Jenny Shultz. Kai Shultz began his Zebra career at WRJH in 7th grade. He was involved in wrestling and the AP/Pre-AP programs at CHS and concurrent classes at RSU. He will remember the teachers who helped him tremendously, “They went above and beyond and had a huge impact on me.” Mrs. Jenny Shultz is a special education teacher at Claremont and has been on staff at CPS for 7 years. Her fondest memory is when Kai was awarded the Ironman award for wrestling this year. He is the only wrestler to ever weigh in and wrestle in every match from 7th to 12th grade at CPS. It was a monumental accomplishment. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mr. Brian Key was awarded the prestigious Honorary FFA Degree this week. One of the greatest honors of an FFA Advisor is to present an individual with the Honorary Degree. As stated in the official ceremony, "It's always a pleasure to receive honorary members into the FFA. The purpose of this ceremony is to recognize, from time to time, the efforts of others made on our behalf." It states that this prestigious award goes to those helping to advance agriculture education and the FFA and who have rendered outstanding service and may be elected to honorary membership by a majority vote of the members. When it came time to select this year's recipient, it didn't take long for the members to unanimously agree that the one person to receive this award was Coach/Principal Brian Key. Coach Key stops by the ag building almost weekly to check up on the students, find out what activities or events we're headed to that week and always ask how the students are doing. He regularly brings projects from home that the students fix or repair for him as well... Coach Key is Mr. Boyer's evaluating principal and is always asking us what we need to be successful. He continuously states that he appreciates both Ms. Hankins and myself and our dedication to all Claremore FFA members. If you know Coach Key, then you know, he's nothing but a big teddy bear that wants all students to succeed at something. So, Coach Key, the Claremore FFA members and advisors, would like to tell you they appreciate YOU!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Join us for our last ZTV news of the 2021-2022 school year. Hosts Hailey Pickup and Chloe Copenhaver give us some final announcements. We learn more about Project CEEP Coffee Cart, see Assistant Principal Brooke Lee try to play the trumpet, and the ZTV crew play CHS Family Feud. ▶ https://youtu.be/h65cWtUezkg #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We had a few more staff members and graduates to feature so we are continuing our COUNTDOWN...TO SUMMER - 2 Days Coleton Martin attended Claremont in 5th grade then headed to WRJH and CHS. He was an athletic manager. He will remember everything from Mrs. Savage’s humanities class. He said, “It is probably my favorite class I’ve ever taken.” Mrs. Crystal Martin works at WRJH as a Co-Teacher in one of our labs. She has been with CPS for 8 years. Her fondest memory is getting to watch Coleton do what he loves to do as a football manager, he devoted countless hours to filming games and practices and being Coach Eddy’s right hand man. She knows he will definitely miss his football family. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Pre-K students have so much fun together as we wind down this school year! They have learned so many things this year - including the value of being a good friend and sharing with one another. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In Mrs. Rippy's Kindergarten class learning is not boring! Students are learning math skills such as how to count, compare and understand addition. They have a hot cocoa learning center equipped with cups and cotton balls for marshmallows. Keep counting Little Zebras! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

#ZebraTravelDiaries - SUMMER BREAK 2022 As you head out on vacations, staycations, day trips, camp, zoo, playdates, or any other summer fun, send us your pictures in your ZEBRA GEAR and tell us where you are and we'll share them with our community. You don't have to be going far, you just have to show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE (sporting your ZEBRA logo) when you are there. Stay safe, have fun, and email photos to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

We had a few more staff members and graduates to feature so we are continuing our COUNTDOWN...TO SUMMER - 3 Days Lane Johnson is involved in FFA and band. He will always remember his elementary years at CPS. Ms. Tonya Johnson works at WRJH in the janitorial department. Although she has been on staff for 2 years she is a 1993 CHS graduate. Her favorite memory is watching Lane march in halftime shows at football games and in the annual Claremore Christmas parades. #CPSZEBARPRIDE

I think some of our students really enjoy Principal Shuck has lunch duty!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

ZTV debuted the 2022 CHS Disney Channel LipDub at graduation. You can check it out here if you were not in the stands on Sunday. This annual event cumulates the end of school, provides a school-wide team project, instills #CPSZEBRAPRIDE, gives our ZTV students an assignment to tie in all their digital editing skills, and entertainment for our community. It develops our students the opportunity to build their soft skills too - time management, project management, interpersonal relationships, leadership, grit, and many others. It is definately one of those events our students will take about 5, 10, 20 years after it is over. We are truly "All In This Together." 🎶 ▶ https://youtu.be/7YoJ4hOWg_A

Pre-K students were challenged to make something new out of things we might just throw away. This was a part of an Earth Day project that was geared toward teaching students how to take care of our planet. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We’re done…for the night. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - GRADUATION DAY is brought to you by Carson and his dad, Mr. Brian Young. Carson began attending CPS in Kindergarten at Claremont. Active in athletics and FCA he’s built bonds with teachers and coaches he’ll never forget. Brian Young has been a staple for CPS for 31 years as a coach, teacher, asst. principal, and currently the athletic director for CPS. He says Carson’s entire experience is a fond memory. Watching Carson grow throughout his school years and working in the same environment has been very rewarding. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

L👀k who will continue her soccer and academic career at Seminole State College. Congratulations, Lilly Sweet on your continued success on and off the field. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to Hailey Burden who signed to continue his soccer and academic career Rose State College in OKC. Although #OnceA ZebraAlwaysA Zebra, she will spend the next few years as a Raider. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Kolby Shuey signed to continue his soccer and academic career as a Raven at Coffeyville Community College. Congratulations, Kolby, on your continued success on and off the field. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Alexandra May Henning Next Steps - University of Arkansas Field of Studies - Electrical Engineering 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? Don’t be afraid to get involved in all that you can! 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? I’ve learned what I truly value most and how to prioritize what’s best for me. I’ve learned that my education is my top priority, but I truly flourish in an environment that allows me to be creative and relax too. My high school experience has prepared me for college in that I know what I want to accomplish going into it and feel very confident that I can! 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? Being a Zebra means always having a family no matter what stage in life you are at. As a senior, I still love visiting the junior high and elementary schools and reconnecting with old teachers. You are always welcomed with open arms, and I am sure that will remain true once we are alumni. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? The elementary staff member who made the biggest impact on my life was Mrs. Amber Wallis! Before she became a teacher, she was the director of Zebra Stripes at Catalayah and I quickly formed a bond with her as I spent my afternoons with her. Eventually, that became my summers too! She would come up with different snack ideas and activities for us to do and made my summers so memorable. Over time, I have kept in touch with her and have seen her daughter grow up in CPS too. She definitely holds a special place in my heart to this day! 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? The junior high staff member who made the biggest impact on my life was Mrs.Traci Smith! Through NJHS I got involved in community service and formed a greater bond with her. She pushed me to become a better leader and ultimately she is the reason I pursued Student Council, due to her abilities as an advisor and the lessons we learned in leadership class. Her fun spirit and humor are some of my greatest memories from junior high and I hope she knows how greatly I appreciate her! 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? The high school staff member who has made the biggest impact on my life is Mrs. Bongard. I immediately felt welcomed into Student Council as a freshman, which inspired me to continue my leadership journey and be in the leadership class both semesters freshman through junior year. She taught me how to delegate tasks and work on committees, as well as become an effective leader. Due to scheduling conflicts, I couldn't be in her class this semester, which was extremely difficult for me to give up. I have enjoyed all of my time in high school, but some of my greatest memories were from her class or a student council event. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? One thing I will absolutely take with me to college is my AP Calculus notes! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Ryan Matthew Roberts Jr Next Steps - Oklahoma State University Field of Studies - Electrical Engineering 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? To take school seriously and listen to your parents when they tell you stuff. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? That I am a better person because of the people I am friends with and that I have amazing support behind me. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? Be persistent in whatever you are doing and do your best always. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? Mrs. Kropp because she helped to push me to be the best I could be each and every day. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? Mrs. Braucher because she made me realize how good I am at geography and history and helped develop my knowledge of them. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? Ms. Garroutte was the most impactful because he taught me that you have to work hard to get an A and that not everything is given to you in life. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? Something that I will take with me is my work ethic to maintain my academic performance and my continuation to work hard for my grades. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE