Claremore Public Schools

🥇ROOSA TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Roosa Elementary’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Crystal Lakey! Mrs. Lakey teaches 3rd-5th grade special education. She has been at Roosa for ten years. She started out as a paraprofessional and has been teaching for the last five years. Her favorite thing about CPS is the different opportunities offered to the students and how supportive the admin is. Congrats Mrs. Lakey, we are so proud of you and honored to have you in the Zebra family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome Lauren McSpadden to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! 👩‍🏫Mrs. McSpadden is a new 9th-grade math teacher and assistant girls basketball coach at Claremore High School. She graduated from Rogers State University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. 👍When asked what she likes most about working at Claremore Public Schools, she said, “how kind and helpful the teachers and staff are to everybody.” ❤Mrs. McSpadden teaches because she loves connecting with students and helping them get better at math. She chose to teach at Claremore Public Schools because she graduated from RSU, so Claremore has a special place in her heart. ‼Some interesting facts about Lauren are that she played basketball at RSU, where she currently holds the “career block record” and “points scored in a single game” record. She was also the third person to join the 1000-point club. Her hobbies include basketball, traveling and nature photography. Favorites: 🍭: Peanut M&Ms 🥤: Coffee 🌈: Olive green 📍: Any kind of beach 🚩: Arkansas/Rogers State 💭: "We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are" - Max Depree #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🥇CHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Claremore High School’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Riggs! Mr. Riggs teaches biology. He started teaching at CPS in 2019. He is also a Claremore High School alum, class of 1983! He strives to share relevant experiences with kids in order to motivate them to achieve at the highest levels. Congrats Mr. Riggs, we are so proud of you and honored to have you in the Zebra family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🥇 CATALAYAH TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Catalayah’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Stacy Ritter! Mrs. Ritter teaches 5th-grade math. She started teaching at Catalayah in 2019. Her goal is to make every student in her class feel important, valued, and loved. She strives to help them see their potential and believe in their abilities to accomplish their dreams. Congrats Mrs. Ritter, we are so proud of you and honored to have you in the Zebra family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Ashley Henry to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Ashley is a new 3rd-grade teacher at Catalayah Elementary. She graduated from OSU with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and her Masters of Science in K-12 Education. She is also a CHS alum, class of 2017! When asked what she likes most about working at Claremore Public Schools, she said “The environment is very positive! Along with the staff and students being awesome!” When asked why she teaches, she said “I went into teaching because of working at Zebra Stripes and I realized just how much I loved it. I love learning new things and being able to share them with others to help them learn and grow! Every student is unique and I love getting to see them grow in different aspects.” Some interesting facts about Ms. Henry are that she has a golden retriever named Nemo, She trained like an astronaut with the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, and she was the OSU Alumni Association Senior of Significance 2020-2021. Some of her favorite hobbies include being outside and at the beach! Favorites: 📕: Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker 🎥: Shrek/Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas 🍴: Chips 🍭: All 🥤: Dr. Pepper 🌈: Blue 📍: Europe 🚩: OSU 💭: Quote: “Curiosity is the essence of our existence.” – Gene Cernan #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👏So proud of our students for their determination! ➗Mrs. Collins' second graders had many math challenges to navigate before unlocking the haunted house and receiving the final prize. This is such a fun and creative way to see students challenge themselves academically. 🏆Great job Zebras, hard work pays off! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

SAVE THE DATE - Good Eats for a Good Cause 🎓Grad Bash Night 📍Chili's on Route 66 📅 November 3rd ⌚10a - 9p Show them this post or bring the flyer in to get credit 10% of your bill donated to CHS Grad Bash. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mrs. Shrum to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mrs. Shrum is a new Kindergarten teacher at Claremont Elementary. She graduated from NSU with a Bachelors of Early Childhood Education. When asked what she likes most about working at Claremore Public Schools, she said “The communication and information presented in a timely manner. It is a very organized district. I have also been welcomed so endearingly into the CPS family. It’s been a very easy transition into a new position.” When asked why she chose teaching, she said, “I teach because I have never remembered a time in my life that I haven’t had a passion for it. I have always known I’ve wanted to be a teacher of little children and have had many mentors and experiences that led me right to that. When I teach, the joy I have in seeing my students create or build on prior knowledge or understand something that they were skeptical of learning is indescribable. I just love being in the classroom and I couldn’t see myself doing anything else in life.” Some interesting facts about Mrs. Shrum are that she is half Asian Indian. Her father came to the states 40 plus years ago and built a family in Chelsea, OK. Some of her favorite hobbies include cooking, running or going on long walks, traveling to and through new places, and going on adventures in the mountains or anywhere by the water. Favorites: 📕: Pride and Prejudice and Pete the Cat 🎥: Any movie with Denzel Washington 🍴: Cheese and almonds 🍭: Peanut butter M&Ms 🥤: Sweet tea 🌈: Purple 📍: The beach 🚩: St. Louis Cardinals baseball 💭: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🛑SCHEDULE CHANGE FOOTBALL 🏈Due to the weather forecast and pending inclement weather, the Friday night football game has been moved to THURSDAY, Nov 3rd. Kick-off will be at 7p at Collinsville HS. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mrs. Shrum to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mrs. Shrum is a new Kindergarten teacher at Claremont Elementary. She graduated from NSU with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. When asked what she likes most about working at Claremore Public Schools, she said, “The communication and information presented in a timely manner. It is a very organized district. I have also been welcomed so endearingly into the CPS family. It’s been a very easy transition into a new position.” When asked why she chose to teach, she said, “I teach because I have never remembered a time in my life that I haven’t had a passion for it. I have always known I wanted to be a teacher of little children and have had many mentors and experiences that led me right to that. When I teach, the joy I have in seeing my students create or build on prior knowledge or understand something they were skeptical of learning is indescribable. I love being in the classroom; I couldn’t see myself doing anything else.” Some interesting facts about Mrs. Shrum are that she is half Asian Indian. Her father came to the states 40-plus years ago and built a family in Chelsea, OK. Her favorite hobbies include cooking, running or going on long walks, traveling to and through new places, and going on adventures in the mountains or anywhere by the water. Favorites: 📕: Pride and Prejudice and Pete the Cat 🎥: Any movie with Denzel Washington 🍴: Cheese and almonds 🍭: Peanut butter M&Ms 🥤: Sweet tea 🌈: Purple 📍: The beach 🚩: St. Louis Cardinals baseball 💭: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Not on campus to hear the morning announcements at CHS? You are in luck - we post all of them on the CHS LIVE FEED of the website/mobile app throughout the week. Download the Claremore Public School App on Android: http://bit.ly/2OE8G1C or iPhone: https://apple.co/2MDu6cz. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦉What a HOOT! 📕Mrs. Hulse's advanced English class is a triple threat! They can read, write AND act. They read the novel "Hoot" and for their end of book project they worked in groups to write a script and perform different scenes from the book! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

⚾️ The CHS baseball team visited each of the elementary schools last week and greeted students and staff! ❤️ Thank you Zebra baseball, students loved getting to interact with you!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

There has been a change to the original 22-23 CPS Academic Calendar. 🎓CHS Graduation is now scheduled for May 21, 2022. (Lantow Field at 7:30p) You can find the most recent Board approved academic calendar on our website at https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/academic-calendars. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

HATS OFF to these Claremore students and teachers!! 🎩👒👏 They were happy to break out their funkiest headgear in support of Red Ribbon Week! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Jackson Due to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mr. Due is a new 4th-5th grade special education teacher at Westside Elementary. He graduated from NSU with a Bachelors of Science in Education. When asked what he likes most about working at Claremore Public Schools, he said “I love the friendly and welcoming environment and community!” Mr. Due loves to teach, telling us “I teach because I believe that every student is filled with an untapped potential. I want to be someone to help them reach their potential in the best possible way that I can. I teach to make a positive impact towards all students and help them succeed in their future endeavors.” Some interesting facts about Mr. Due are that he is a third generation educator, he played football and ran track at Collinsville High School, and he graduated Magna Cum-Laude from NSU. Some of his favorite hobbies include hanging out at his lake house, hanging with friends and family, watching football games and going to Stillwater to support the OSU Cowboys! Favorites: 📕: "Oh the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss 🎥: Greater 🍴: Sea Salt Veggie Straws 🍭: Rolos and Twix 🥤: Sweet Tea 🌈: Columbia Blue 📍: Any lake, beach, water park or a summer trip to Stillwater. 🚩: Oklahoma State Cowboys 💭: "The future is just a bunch of what you do right now strung together" - Kurt Russell #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

HALLOWEEN NIGHT IS UPON US!!! Head over to our Facebook page to check out some events happening tonight! While you're out, don't forget these Halloween safety tips ❌Carry glow sticks or flashlights to help kids see and be seen by drivers ❌Decorate costume bags with reflective tape or stickers ❌Cross the street at corners or crosswalks ❌Slow down and be extra alert in residential neighborhoods ❌Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs Creep it real, and have a safe and fun night! HAPPY HALLOWEEN👻🦇 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zebras WIN against Tulsa Rogers, punching their ticket to the 5A State playoffs on Senior Night! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🟥⬜🟥We need to fill the stands with #zebraredandwhite as the Zebras wrangle the Ropers tonight (10/28/22) on SENIOR NIGHT! 📢 6:30p - Senior recognition for football, cheer, dance, trainers, and band. 🏈7:00p - Kick Off 💻If you can't make it, you can cheer your Zebras on from the convenience of your car, couch or cabin on the lake. ZTV will stream the game at https://youtu.be/hJ09GGEcqyI. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Every day turn a ‘you can’t’ into a ‘you can.’ Claremore junior high wrestling started this past week and looks like we have a full house!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE