Claremore Public Schools

Our Kindergarten students LOVE the playground and are having so much fun outside now that the weather seems to be warming up for good! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Last week was National Music in Education Week but CPS invests in music edication all year long. Mr. Peters, Roosa Music Teacher, teaches students music in a variety of different ways from vocal music to instrumental music. Music is a great way for students to interact with various cultures around the world and also to reinforce the many subject areas taught in the classroom. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Zebra Sports Foundation provides physicals for CPS athletes MAY 11TH. COST: $20.00 (Checks are to be made out to Zebra Sports Foundation) Physicals will start at 3:00 PM CHS School New Gym Lobby Physical Examination and Parental Consent Form must be completed prior to the physical. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Kinley Williams signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. This Zebra will continue her academic and athletic career as a Jinx. Congratulations! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Faught's class has been working hard everyday writing in the their journals! 📝 Their writing is improving SO much & we are super proud of them!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We LOVE how artistic our students have become! Check out this GEOMETRIC bunny! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Blake Hougland Next Steps - Rogers State University Field of Studies - Business-Finance 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? I would tell my freshmen self to enjoy your time in high school. It goes by fast. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? This journey has taught me that if I stay committed to my goals then I can achieve them. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? Being a Zebra is a unique trait that not all students can possess. Here at CPS, our students are taught by the best teachers with the most important personality traits to make our unique students stand out among other students across the country. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? As a Justus-Tiawah Wildcat, one of my most influential teachers was my 2nd-grade teacher, Mrs. Lane. She is a hard-working teacher who cares about her students deeply. Mrs. Lane successfully implanted the idea that school is a gift and we should all be thankful for the opportunity to learn. This was a critical point in my life where I posed a love for school that I still have today. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? I was still a Justus-Tiawah Wildcat at this point. My most influential Junior High teacher was my 6th-grade math teacher, Mrs. Ward. She was an incredible math teacher. She always provided us with an advanced level of mathematics that most 6th graders do not possess. In our 6th grade year, Mrs. Ward was diagnosed with cancer and she taught my entire class how to fight through adversity. She fought through the adversity and became cancer-free. In my 8th-grade year, I started mowing with her during the summers as she has her own lawn care business. She taught me the important value of hard work. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? The CHS teacher that made the biggest impact on me during my time here at CHS was Ms. Sami Garroutte. I had Ms. Garroutte for 3 different math classes: Freshmen Year- Honors Geometry, Junior Year- Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus. Her love for math rubbed off on me. She is certainly one of the hardest working and brightest teachers I had and successfully made those difficult concepts introduced in those classes easier for students to understand. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? One thing I will absolutely take with me to college is my hard-work attitude that has been implemented into my identity. 🔴 Anything else you'd like to add...I just want to say thank you to both my Justus-Tiawah family and my Claremore High School family for supporting me throughout my educational journey. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 5 Days brought to you by Ethan Jensen and his mom, Mrs. DeAnn Jensen Mrs. Jensen is a Paraprofessional in our Project CEEP program at WRJH. She has been with CPS for six years. Her fondest memory is watching her son perform on the Marimba in the 2018 marching band show. It was the first time in history the Zebra Band had placed in the top 12 at the OBA State competition. Although the show was amazing and left us all in awe, the feeling of unity and pride in the band family will always be with her. She is thankful that they have been a part of it all. Ethan became a Zebra in 4th grade at Roosa Elementary and has continued his education like many others at WRJH and CHS. He has taken AP/Pre classes at CHS and concurrent classes at RSU. He is involved in athletics, band, color guard, and indoor percussion. He and his mom share the same fondest memory of being a part of the marching band’s success in 2018. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Gillian Quellar Next Steps - Oklahoma State University Field of Studies - Biosystems Engineering 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? I would tell my freshman self to not be afraid of getting more involved and meeting new people. The simple act of joining a club or starting a conversation makes your high school experience so much more meaningful and character-building. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? This journey has taught me that no matter what life throws at me, I can persevere. I have undergone so much struggle throughout my high school experience like many other of my fellow students. Yet, through it all, I managed to persist. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? To me, being a Zebra means supporting your fellow students, working hard, and being determined. These qualities are what make Zebras leaders and workers rather than observers. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? Ms. Nicks, my third-grade teacher at Westside Elementary, made the biggest impact on my life. She always believed in me and encouraged me not just as a student, but as a person. Ms. Nicks always supported me in becoming my own individual. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? The junior high staff member that made the biggest impact on my life is Ms. Gilliam, my eighth-grade English teacher. Ms. Gilliam showed me that creativity is not a childish quality, but a rare and sought-after ability. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? The high school staff member that made the biggest impact on my life is Mr. Cummings. Mr. Cummings has challenged me to think in different ways and push myself out of my comfort zone. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? Any and all advice my mom has given me. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Rebecca Hilmes Next Steps - University of Oklahoma Field of Studies - Biochemistry 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? Don’t date upperclassmen. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? You don’t have to be mature about everything in life. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? School spirit and close peers. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? Mrs. Brasher. She was always a loving, ecstatic, and kind person that made learning various subjects fun. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? Mrs. Worley. She introduced me to my love for sciences and always made sure to push all of her students in their studies. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? Mr. Cummings. He created a comfortable and enriching learning environment that allowed his students to voice their opinions without judgment. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? My air fryer! 🔴 Anything else you'd like to add…BOOMER SOONER #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 6 Days brought to you by Molly Andrews and her mom, Mrs. Jill Andrews. Mrs. Andrews has been a teacher at CHS for 17 years but has been a Zebra all her life. She graduated in 1993 from CHS. She is a 2nd generation Claremore teacher. Mrs. Andrews appreciates the encouragement Molly received as a student. Special mentors have been Mr. Isnebart and Mrs. Bopp. Molly was born a Zebra. Like most teachers’ kids, she attended Roosa, WRJH, and will walk across the same stage as her mom did when she graduated from CHS. Molly is involved in athletics (tennis), TSA, Student Council, Red Army, and Young Democrats. She also takes CHS AP/PreAp classes and concurrent classes at RSU. Her favorite memories include standing in the stands, bleachers, or sidelines cheering on her red & white Zebras in all the sports with her good friends by her side. She also loves being in Student Council and everything about it. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Better late than never... Congratulations to Kale Radichel, who will be continuing his athletic and academic career at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS, this fall. Kale will be playing soccer for the Blazers. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Pre-K students ata Claremont have worked hard thinking of ways they can reduce, reuse and recycle all year long! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🧚‍♂️ Bippity, Boppity, Boo!! Second grade just completed their Fairy Tale unit and the means... IT'S FAIRY TALE BALL TIME at Roosa! This magical unit took students to faraway lands, with princes and princesses, heroes and villains, good vs. evil, and much more. Throughout this unit, the second grade read various fairy tales from around the world. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

More great things are happening at Catalayah!! Mrs. Eidson submitted a grant to Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative and it was funded!!!! She will be purchasing Reading and math games for entire school’s WIN groups!! All of Catalayah will benefit from this!!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week we will meet the top 18 students in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight - Ethan Weaver Next Steps - Rogers State University Field of Studies - Biology 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? The advice I would give my freshman self would be that these four years will pass all too past. Make the most out of them. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? My journey has taught me that I am more than ready for my future in college and beyond. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? Being a Zebra means I have had the privilege of enjoying the advantages a great school system has to offer. 🔴 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. Jeannie Seidel, my P.E. teacher. She got me started in the running club and introduced me and my family to the WINGS 5k run program. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in junior high? The middle school staff member who made the biggest impact on my life was Mrs. Donna Eddings, WRJH Librarian. I worked with her as a library aid for 2 years. She always encouraged us to stay on track with our work while also having a good time. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? The high school staff member who made the biggest impact on my life was Mr. Bruce Riggs. He is an excellent teacher who cares about his students and makes learning fun. He sparked my interest in the medical field. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? The one thing I will take with me to college is the knowledge I will need to succeed! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION 7 Days to Graduation brought to you by Lisa LaCoe - Wesley Baxley Mrs. Lisa LaCoe has been a Paraprofessional at Catalayah for four years. She has so many fond memories she could not pick just one. Wesley Baxley became a Zebra in 2nd grade. He’s been involved in athletics and drama during high school. Being a part of the Zebra football team will be his favorite memory of his time here. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Emma Kelley - Salutatorian Next Steps: Rogers State University Field of Studies: Allied Health 🔴 What advice you would give your freshman self? Make lots of friends, go out and have fun because it’s all over too quickly. 🔴 What has this journey taught you about yourself? This journey has taught me that I don’t need another person's approval as long as I am confident in my decisions. 🔴 Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? Being a Zebra means supporting your community and striving to be the best version of yourself for you and your peers. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in elementary school? Mrs. Caldwell showed me that teachers really do care about their students by supporting me outside of school, like coming to watch my games on the weekends. 🔴 What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how in high school? Coach Jahn has made a huge impact on my life by pushing me to become the best leader possible for my teammates. 🔴 What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? My favorite pillow. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Meet the top 18 student in the Class of 2022. Salutatorian Spotlight Aubrey Henson Next Steps: Rogers State University Field of Studies: Environmental Conservation What advice you would give your freshman self? It all works out, so take your time and enjoy it. What has this journey taught you about yourself? I have a voice that matters just like anyone else. Looking back on your school experience at CPS what does being a Zebra mean to you? To me, being a Zebra means you’ve got a community rooting for you, even when you feel like you can’t see it. What staff member made the biggest impact on your life and how at CHS? Mrs. Souza - She has always been kind and supportive in encouraging me to embrace my goals and potential. What is the ONE thing you absolutely take with you to college? It’s okay to ask for help when you need it. Anything else you'd like to add... I’m grateful that Claremore was where I got to go to high school - I wouldn’t choose anywhere else. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Happy Mother's Day to all our "moms." Our birth moms, adoptive moms, step-moms, and bonus moms. To our Aunt moms, sister moms, Grandmoms, single Dad moms, and surrogate moms. To our work moms, cheer moms, dance moms, sports moms, PTO moms, homeroom moms, teacher moms, and school moms. Happy Mother's Day to whoever makes up your "mom"tourage, all of them play an essential role in nurturing, raising, and supporting the children in our community. We appreciate your commitment to the welfare and personal growth of your children - our students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE