Claremore Public Schools

There is a whole lot of #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in this photo! We are passionate about learning. We consistently seek new ways to lead and prepare our students for the future. Summer is full of teachers and administration setting aside time to focus on their personal and professional growth. CPS Administration carved out a little extra time for a local "retreat" to nurture their growth mindset, to evaluate and set goals, and to focus on the mission, vision, and values of CPS.

Haylee Day, CHS Senior and varsity dance team member, took her #CPSZEBRAPRIDE on a cruise for our #ZebraTravelDiaries. On their trip, they stopped in Isla Roatan, Belize, and Playa del Carmen in Cozumel. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

Mrs. Rachel Fulks, Claremont teacher and CPS Teacher of the Year, took her #CPSZEBRAPRIDE to Colorado for our #ZebraTravelDiaries. On her way to visit her grandma in Wyoming, they stopped in Colorado to hike and sightsee, which included this statue of Chief Washakie of the Shoshone Tribe. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

They may not be wearing #ZebraRed jerseys but all three of these men are the heart of #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Today at 7pm in Shawnee these three will step on the field to compete for the East team in the All State Football game.

Today's #ZebraTravelDiaries features Lisa Sinni from Westside, who is visiting Laughlin, Nevada, while on her vacation to California! She loves the cool, clear water out there! We have a few more weeks to get those staycation, vacation, camp, playdate photos in for our summer series. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In today's #ZebraTravelDiaries Samuel Cotner, Class of 2023, and his mom Thomasin are at Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Charli Williams will be a sophomore at CHS . She and other CHS athletic training student aides attended a camp at RSU this summer to prepare them for their duties. The camp was an opportunity to educate high school students who may have an interest in the profession of Athletic Training. The camp was let by Certified Athletic Trainers who will instructed students in classroom and hands-on activities to learn more about the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Students received instruction in: - Introduction to Athletic Training - Head, Ankle, Knee, and Shoulder Injuries - Blood Borne Pathogens - Emergency Procedures - Environmental Conditions/Heat Related Illness - Muscle Injuries - CPR Instruction Lab sessions - Taping - Flexibility - Injury Evaluation - Injury Situations - Splinting - Backboarding #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our #ZebraTravelDiaries Connor Hopper, his mom, and Mim took a summer trip to Memphis. Connor, in his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE, is a cancer survivor and wanted to see the St. Jude campus in addition to the city's attractions. Connor and Mim are CHS students, and Courtney works for our Child Nutrition Department. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

Today's #ZebraTravelDiaries features one of our FFA members. Brooklyn Pierpoint (junior at CHS) spent a week in Yates Center, KS, with her grandparents and cousins at our family's farm. She participated in the Woodson County fair and won 1st place for her brownies and wildflower bouquet entries. A trip to the farm would not be complete without livestock. Brooklyn helped her cousins prepare to show their bucket calves. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our #ZebraTravelDiaries entry takes us to Breckenridge, CO. Mrs. Brooke Lee and her family took to the mountains. Mrs. Lee is an Assistant Principal at Claremore High School. Good thing she had her #CPSZEBRAPRIDE sweatshirt warm her up. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

CPS teachers took part in the OK Donors Choose Grant process earlier this year. Thirty-four teachers at CPS received funding for their proposals, equaling almost $34K in grants. Mrs. Geranen, Catalayah Elementary 3rd grade teacher, focused her grant on efficient and effective tools for maximizing organization and space. She received stools, mailboxes, and pillows for flexible seating. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Hinds, Westside Principal, took us to Colorado for our #ZebraTravelDiaries. Three generations of Zebras went "jeeping" for her birthday trip above 12,000 feet. Joining her was her son Wesley, a para a Westside, and her grandson, Camden, who will be in 1st grade at Westside this year. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Abby Tietz takes us on our first trip to Minnesota for our #ZebraTravelDiaries. She spent some time shopping in Nisswa and a few days fishing on the Whitefish Chain near Pine River, Minnesota, in her #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside Elementary students will be sliding into recess this next year thanks to the fundraising efforts of their PTO, BancFirst, and CPS. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our #ZebraTravelDiaries stayed close to home for this entry. Rori, attended soccer camp and loved it. "The Lady Zebras were excellent coaches." her mom told us. This JT Wildcat is being raised with some #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in her blood. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

Today's #ZebraTravelDiaries takes us to Yellowstone National Park. Mia Ogden, a 5th grader, with her mom Bethany, a para at Claremont, spent her 10th birthday at Yellowstone. Did you know 4th graders can get in FREE with the National Park Pass program? Check it out here: https://everykidoutdoors.gov/pass.htm Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

We recently received our School Pride® donation from TTCU Federal Credit Union for the first half of 2022. Thank you for swiping your TTCU School Pride® debit card and giving back to our district! If you don't have one, get yours today and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! #ttcuSchoolPride

🏈🦓Zebra Nation🏈🦓 it’s time for the unofficial start to football season. The PIGSKIN PIGOUT is right around the corner. Come out and meet and support your 2022 Zebra football team and eat some great BBQ sponsored by Billy Sims on August 6th. You can buy your tickets from any high school football player or you can use the online signup below. The player will still get credit for online signups. https://form.jotform.com/221955049931158

Today's #ZebraTravelDiaries takes us to Utah. Dawson Coppinger, a Senior at CHS, traveled to Salt Lake City, UT, for two lacrosse tournaments. During our downtime, we visited the Salt Lake Olympic Training Center, toured Westminster and the University of Utah in his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today's #ZebraTravelDiaries features Lindsey Holmes and Eli Rodgers with Honest Abe and at Mount Vernon. They also visited the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. Remember, it does not matter how far you go - just wear your Zebra logo and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE