Claremore Public Schools

We celebrated these seniors earlier this season but if you have not seen them play this year, they have two more games this season. 10/6 @ Coweta 10/8 @ Muskogee 🏐 4PM - 7th/9th 🏐 5PM - 8th/JV 🏐 𝟲:𝟯𝟬𝗣𝗠 - 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today is DISTANCE LEARNING FRIDAY! The student-teacher relationship is at the heart of education. Be sure to keep in close contact with your child's teachers to ensure successful distance learning days. Take a picture of your child distance learning and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us or post it on our CPS FB page. They may be featured on our weekly graphic. Today we have Presley and Hannah from Catalayah. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In April of 2021, all CHS Juniors will be taking the ACT with writing as part of their College and Career Readiness Assessment requirements. A survey was sent out via Google Forms on September 7th, asking parents of Juniors their preference between taking the ACT or the SAT. Results came back in favor of ACT 87.1% over SAT 12.9%. In addition, CHS will be administering a FREE ACT & PreACT to our student on October 6th. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS ZAP - Zebra Advisement Program. A program where 15-20 students are assign to a teacher that stays with them through their high school experience. ZAP groups meet about 8x a year to help students navigate school, life, and complete iCAP requirements. Today, our students will meet with their ZAP advisor to discuss and complete career interest inventories to better understand what career path they may want to explore on their journey to their post-secondary choices. For more information on the assessments you can check it out athttps://okcareerguide.kuder.com/landing-page.

We celebrated the 2021 softball seniors last week! These 6 young ladies have put in a lot of work the last four years, and are deserving of recognition. "It has been a privilege to be a part of their journey through high school and see them grow as players and as young ladies. You all make our program extremely proud." - Coach Coyle 🥎 #2 Emylee Austin: Emylee plays outfield and is planning to attend OU next year and pursue a degree in Nursing. 🥎 #7 Alyssa Poorboy Alyssa has led us in the circle the last two years and plans to further her softball career at Mid-America Christian University next year and major in Criminal Psychology. 🥎 #10 Terran Schornick Terran is a four year starter in Centerfield, and plans to continue playing somewhere in Oklahoma next year. 🥎 #11 Hannah Mary Hutchinson Hannah Mary is an outfielder who plans to attend RSU for her basics next year and then move to the Oregon coast. 🥎 #17 Hailey Barnes Hailey Barnes is our right fielder and plans to attend UCO next year and major in psychology. 🥎 #22 Kaley McMillan Melon is a corner infielder this year after serving as a manager last year, and is undecided on plans after high school. Come out after school today and watch them take the field for their last home game against Tulsa Hale! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

SENIORS!!! FAFSA Opens October 1st! What is FAFSA? It is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid required by most colleges even if you do not qualify for federal aid. Colleges require it to receive tuition fee waivers &/or scholarships. There are two FAFSA nights coming up at RSU. You don't have to be enrolled or planning to attend RSU to attend these workshops. 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 You do have to register to attend. Info and registration can be found here>>> https://www.rsu.edu/admissions/admissions-events/fafsa-nights/ 𝒮𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒽 𝒜𝒹𝒸𝑜𝒸𝓀 GEAR UP College Coach 918-343-7769 (office)

Claremore Public Schools, OK has a mobile app that helps students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus, right from their phones. We know that families are using smartphones as a primary means to communicate. That’s why we’ve created an app that is custom-built for mobile. On the app, you can find cafeteria menus, real-time sports scores, contact information for staff, and event information. You can download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2OE8G1C or iPhone: https://apple.co/2MDu6cz. Find out more here: https://youtu.be/ES_ZGLWYOAI #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore students and parents... 🗨 Do you have questions about college? 💰 Need help filling out your FAFSA or Oklahoma’s Promise applications? GEAR UP can help! Sign up to talk to one of our Gear Up coaches and get the help you need! 🏲 School Specialist, Rachelle Sturges- https://rachelle-sturges.youcanbook.me/ 🏲 College Coach, Sarah Adcock- https://coachadcock.youcanbook.me GEAR UP is designed to prepare middle and high school students for college success through direct student support services, including college campus tours, ACT test preparation and testing, college exploration and preparation courses, leadership/STEM summer academies, and one-on-one guidance from education specialists. Oklahoma GEAR UP offers college access and financial aid information to students and families through awareness activities and services, including Oklahoma’s Promise and FAFSA completion assistance. The program provides collaboration and leadership opportunities for Oklahoma GEAR UP schools and works with them to implement Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), which help teachers and faculty address student achievement, academic interventions and common assessments. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mr. Jeff Johns, CHS ZTV teacher, added another zebra to our dazzle of zebras. Emma Kathryn was born Monday, September 21st, during 2nd period (10:30 AM). She was 20 inches long and weighed in at 7 lbs 8 oz. Congratulations, Mr. Johns, wife Lindsey, and big sister Acelynn. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore High School’s Luke Buzzelli named to The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Teen Board. The Board offers ninth- through 12th-grade students the opportunity to promote Oklahoma pride in the community and state, while at the same time learn skills including event planning, fundraising, and collaborative group work. Students also have the opportunity to meet and have discussions with Oklahoma Hall of Fame members and other inspirational Oklahomans at several meetings throughout their term. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Rogers County Fair might be over, but the payoff for all their hard work and dedication is still going. These students stayed focus for months & months during these uncertain times and earned a spot in the Rogers County Premium Sale. 🐑 Carson Hobbs - Reserve Breed Champion Speckleface Market Lamb 🐄 Rylee Yewell - Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Heifer 🐄 Hunter Drake - Breed Champion Hereford Market Steer 🐄 Rachel Yewell - Reserve Breed Champion Holstein Heifer & Champion Senior Showmanship Winner (RSU Scholarship) 🐑 Brooklynn Boatman - 1st place Class 1 Shropshire Market Lamb #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! We value our right to VOTE and encourage all citizens to register. High school students can pick up a registration form in Mrs. Andrews' room. If you live in Rogers County you can pick one up at the Rogers County Election Board - https://rogerscountyelectionboard.org/voter-registration-locations/. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

For Friday Distance Learning Meals please order by 10 AM Wednesday. Pick up your meals at your school of record between 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Friday. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeINe0A5Ig-GUVOYl47Mo6RsORI5FT_e9VZixGTyL6BAyODRA/closedform For Virtual/Hybrid Meals Weekly please place your order by 10 AM Wednesday. You may pick up a week's worth of meals on Monday at the Enrollment Center between 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeUA6CuSGbiJmIt_hsjwnMFINdWPH_occrXsmsc62caqG7-A/closedform For Meals, While Temporarily Quarantined - If you are quarantined unexpectedly after the order deadline please contact the Child Nutrition office to make arrangements for meals. We will make sure to accommodate these situations. If you have any questions, contact jragland@claremore.k12.ok.us or call the Child Nutrition office at 918.923.4243.

In the first Rogers County Rivalry game since 2014, the Claremore Zebras left chanting V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Oologah High School made the challenge, but the Oologah principal was wearing Zebra Red on Monday. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools/videos/780783465797519 Youtube: https://youtu.be/5K6JiSuEvm4 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

WE REMEMBER! Patriot Day commemorates the thousands of lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Today we honor those who perished, the loved ones they left behind, and all of the brave men and women who assisted in the aftermath.

Today Mr. Frazier covers our first Distance Learning, devices, managing COVID at CPS, and our COVID Dashboard. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools/videos/732905140592683 Youtube: https://youtu.be/TUKWjWCop_U #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Oologah High School’s Principal Hogue took to social media yesterday to challenge Claremore High School’s, Principal Garroutte. The 🦓 Zebras face the 🐴Mustangs for the first game of the Rogers County Rivalry since 2013, Friday night at Oologah. 🦓The stakes are high but Mrs. Garroutte has a few words for Mr. Hogue in this friendly wager. Let's show them our team has our support! Go to our FB page and add a 🦓 Zebra in the comments... the more zebras the better. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ClaremorePublicSchools/videos/3140302906196079 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #GOZEBRAS

Planning on attending the Rogers County Rivalry tomorrow night at Oologah? Here is what fans need to know before entering... https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTx7DNqL180f3iOmTCvYHOw0r-XakXbBpQ0vLIvDnfqpYXvfR1AjCumanwKWbQId2z4u2MilTUrDkPT/pub

The 14-day Enrollment Options Trial Period Closes Wednesday, 9/9/20. Contact your school of record if any final adjustments need to be made from virtual to traditional or vice versa, by the end of the day. After this date, students will complete the semester in their current enrollment option. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Staysafetostayinschool

CHS has been distributing devices to their students this week. As of Friday, they had delivered to 80% of their student body. The district's first distance learning day is this Friday, and we want to make sure ALL of our students have their devices. Remember to complete the online policy form or pick up a hard copy from the office this week. If you choose the protection plan, pay at the office. All CPS sites will continue their distribution of devices this week, as well.