Claremore Public Schools

←STEM at TU→ 👨‍🔬Student’s participated in various STEM challenges at the Native American STEM competition held at the University of Tulsa. 🔨Student teams built catapults, egg drop systems, sling shots and worked on problem solving challenges. Students also completed in a science poster contest over the topic of “Green Energy for the Year 2050”. ♻ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CLAREMORE HIGH SCHOOL GRAD BASH GIVE BACK NIGHT 🐷RibCrib 📅MONDAY, DEC. 12TH ⏲4:00PM TO 9:00PM 📍1736 S LYNN RIGGS BLVD. Present this printed flyer to your server (dine-in) or host (to-go orders), or mention the Claremore High School Grad Bash Committee, then RibCrib will donate 10% of net sales generated, by your group, back to Claremore High School!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome Lora Siever to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! 👩‍🏫Lora Siever is a new Pre-K special education teacher at Claremont Elementary! She graduated with a Bachelors in Elementary Education from NSU. She has been teaching since 1992. 👍When asked what she likes most about working at CPS, she said, “I love that CPS is a Great Expectations district! I feel like the faculty not only teaches the life principals but LIVES them also. I love that the students are celebrated for their achievements in the classroom and are learning character traits that will help them be successful beyond the classroom.” ♥She teaches because she believes education provides stability in life, and it’s something that can never be taken away. During the childhood development stages, the importance is stronger than ever. It’s a time for children to learn social and mental skills that will be critical for their growth and success in the future. She chose to teach at CPS because “The Zebra pride in CPS is amazing! There are high levels of collaboration and communication. Teachers and staff believe that all students can learn and meet high standards. While recognizing that some students must overcome barriers, their goals are not seen as impossible to achieve. ‼Some interesting facts about Lora is she likes to camp and loves spending time in her “She-Shed on Wheels.” Her hobbies include spending time with her four-year-old granddaughter, being outside and reading. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Site visit Sunday!! Time for Zebs to show Jingles around his stomping grounds… aka Claremore High School! Of course they started at the Christmas tree! 🎄❤ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebsandJingles

CHS DANCE TEAM TAKE STATE! Today they dance at 1:00p, 2:30p, 4:20p, and 7:20p! Come out and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE at the Cox Business Center - $10 entry fee.

Zebs wants to make sure that Jingles gets the full CPS experience, so he’ll be taking him by all of our wonderful sites, starting with Catalayah Elementary! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebsandJingles

🎵🎷Fairy tales can come true. You gotta make them happen, it all depends on you!! 2nd graders at Claremont are dancing through their Fairy Tale unit and preparing for their very first Ball! Students are learning about the different components of a Fairy Tale and the different types of dances they will do at the ball. We have a feeling this magical unit will end ✨Happily ever after ✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Catalayah students and staff must have made the nice list this year ✔🎅 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome Stephenie Simmonds to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! 👩‍🏫Mrs. Simmonds is a new science teacher at Will Rogers Junior High! She graduated with a Bachelors in Education from Nicholls State University and has been teaching since 2018. 👍Her favorite thing about working at Claremore Public Schools is how supportive the staff is and how they care about the students and not just their grades. Mrs. Simmonds teaches because she wants to form relationships with the students and make a difference in their lives. She wants to help them become productive members of our community. When asked why she chose to teach at CPS, she said, “I love how supportive the administration and other teachers are.” ‼Some interesting facts about Mrs. Simmonds is she used to live very close to New Orleans and fished with the alligators in the swamps. She also has a small farm with horses, chickens, ducks, 4 dogs and 2 cats. ♥Some of Mrs. Simmonds hobbies/interests include horseback riding, photography and technology. Favorites: 🎥: Ever After 🍴: Popcorn 🍭: Snickers 🥤: Dr. Pepper 🎨: Pink 📍: Anywhere in the mountains 🚩: Saints #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At the Claremore Christmas Parade, Evyn Weston and Dallas Russell represented as Mr. and Miss Roosa! These students were chosen by their teachers to represent our Great Expectations Model School by being an example of these positive life principles! ♥We will value one another ♥We will not put each other down ♥We will use good manners ♥We will cheer each other to success ♥We will help one another ♥We will recognize each other's efforts ♥We will encourage each other to do our best Way to represent what #CPSZEBRAPRIDE is all about, Dallas and Evyn!

Update… the Claremore Fire Department had to come rescue Jingles after he climbed to the top of the Ne-Mar Christmas tree and couldn’t get back down. Hope the view was worth it Jingles!! 🎄🚒 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebsandJingles

Mr. Peters worked with Kindergarten through 2nd graders on holiday songs!! 🎄 🎤🎼All their hard work became a melody of music at the Roosa family Christmas. Way to show off your talent Zebras! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

❓What are you thankful for today❓ 1st graders made "thankful bracelets" a couple weeks ago! They got to write down what they are thankful for and decide what color they wanted each thing to represent. Now they can wear these around as a reminder to make gratitude a part of every day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

⏮Throw back Thursday to the CPS version of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade! 🎈Check out these beautiful balloons created by some of our 2nd grade students! Which one is your favorite? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome KixAnn Black to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! 👩‍🏫Ms. Black is a new kindergarten teacher at Westside Elementary! She received both her Bachelors and her Masters degree from NSU and has been teaching since 2006. 👍Her favorite thing about working at Claremore Public Schools is the people! ‼Some interesting facts about Ms. Black is she has 2 kids, 5 birds, 3 dogs and 3 guinea pigs. She loves movies, music and the color purple. ♥Some of Ms. Black’s favorite hobbies include cheering on Detroit Lions football, Atlanta Braves baseball and Chelsea Soccer. Favorites: 🎥: Pride and Prejudice 🍴: Frozen Blueberries 🍭: Gummies 🥤: Diet Pepsi 🎨: Purple 📍: Oregon 🚩: Detroit Lions/Atlanta Braves/Chelsea #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

One thing about Jingles is he is ✨OBSESSED✨with Christmas trees. So of course he begged Zebs to stop by the Ne-Mar center and show him the biggest one in Claremore! 🎄🎄🎄 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZebsandJingles

Eleven musicians from Claremore Zebra Band were selected for the 2022 GCBDA All-District Honor Band. 🎶Clarinet: McKinley Mendes, Rosemary Jones , Lilly Doonkeen, and Addyson Burns 🎶Bass Clarinet: Elizabeth Exendine 🎶Tenor Sax: Sophia Ortiz 🎶Alto Sax: Andrew Bales 🎶Flute: Erika Hernandez and Andrew Hunt 🎶Tuba: Nathan Thorne and Bryce Rhoades We appreciate, David Mudd, who provides outstanding learning opportunities for our young musicians. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students in Native American club learned about husk dolls and got to make some of their own! It's so fun to see students learning about the history and traditions of their Native American culture. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mr. D took his V.A.S.T. students to Dickens on the Boulevard to perform!! 🎵 They bundled up and were able to play some Christmas songs both nights. 🎄🎺 They did such a great job!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome Billy Willard to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! 👨‍🏫 Mr. Willard is a new math teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. He is also the HS football coach, head women’s wrestling coach, and head JH baseball coach. He graduated from NSU with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. 👍His favorite thing about Claremore Public Schools is the small town feel. He teaches and coaches because he wants to make his students and players feel the way that his teachers and coaches made him feel. He chose CPS because he already knew a lot of the staff and knew it was a great school system. ‼Some interesting facts about Mr. Willard is he played football, baseball, tennis and wrestled. He also got to go on stage with Gallagher. ♥Some of his favorite hobbies include playing golf, watching sports and spending time with family. Favorites: 🎥: Major League 🍴: Beef Jerky 🍭: Reese’s 🥤: Diet Dr. Pepper 🎨: Black 📍: St. Louis 🚩: St. Louis Cardinals / OU Sooners 💭: If you take care of the little things, the big things will take of themselves #CPSZEBRAPRIDE