Claremore Public Schools

FREE meals all summer long! 🙌 Claremore Public Schools is serving up nutritious, delicious meals for all kids 18 and under—no cost, no catch! 🌞✨ Let’s keep bellies full and smiles bright all summer. Find a site and come grab a meal! 🍎 Catalayah Elementary Breakfast: 7:30a-8:30a Lunch: 11:30a-1p Claremore High School Breakfast: 7:45a-8:45a Lunch: 10:00a-12:30p Claremore City Park/Splash Pad Lunch: 11:45a-12:15p Claremore Lake Splash Pad Lunch: 12:30p-1p

🔍🗺️ Ms. Reyes' class took on South America in an escape room-style challenge! To explore the continent’s physical and human geography, students searched for clues hidden in readings and cracked puzzles using morse code, cryptographs, and more. Looks like we’ve got some real “escape artists” in the making! 🧠💡 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦓🧪 Zebra Travel Diaries entry # 2 The Hindenburg family took their Zebra spirit on the road to Kansas City! Their summer adventures included wild encounters at the Kansas City Zoo and hands-on learning fun at Science City at Union Station. 🐧🔬 From animal exhibits to STEM experiments, this crew combined curiosity and Claremore pride for the ultimate family getaway! Got Zebra gear on your summer adventures? Send your photos and location to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us and be featured in our #ZebraTravelDiaries! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🏅 Rings for Record-Breakers: Sponsor the Lady Zebras' Legacy 💍 This wasn’t just a title win; it was a dominant performance. The Lady Zebras earned six State Championships across individual and relay events, trained year-round, broke school records, and secured Claremore’s first-ever Girls Track State Title. Now, the team needs your help to honor this historic achievement with State Championship rings they’ll treasure forever. 🦓 How You Can Help The Lady Zebras Track Team is asking the Zebra community, alumni, businesses, parents, and fans to help raise funds to purchase rings for the athletes who made history. 💳 Donate Here: https://square.link/u/zNlW2dFn Every dollar counts. No amount is too small! Let’s rally behind these champions who put Claremore Track on the map. They’ve raised the bar — let’s help them wear the ring. 💍 💬 For more info, contact: Coach Eric Wiens – ewiens@claremore.k12.ok.us #CPSZebraPride | #ZebraTrack | #StateChamps | #OneTeamOneGoal | #LadyZebras

🚨 CHS Students Headed to Nationals for Life-Saving Innovation and need your assistance to prepare! We’re excited to announce that COpilot Technologies, a student-led engineering team from Claremore High School has earned the honor of representing Oklahoma at the 2025 National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta this June! 🎉 Their project, an innovative Carbon Monoxide Safety System (COSS) designed to prevent CO poisoning in vehicles, was selected after winning a highly competitive statewide SkillsUSA engineering competition. This safety system uses smart sensors and automated engine controls to stop a silent killer that causes over 100,000 injuries annually. 🛠️ We invite parents, teachers, industry professionals, and community supporters to join us for an exclusive Professional Review Session on June 5th, hosted at Northeast Tech – Claremore Campus. This event is your chance to preview the project, meet the students, ask questions, and offer valuable feedback before they compete on the national stage. Your support can help take this life-saving innovation to the next level! Congratulations, Kenneth Thomas, Sophia Ortiz, and Landon Monkress 📅 Professional Review Session 🗓️ June 5, 2025 📍 Northeast Tech – Claremore Campus 📩 To RSVP or offer support, contact Kenneth Thomas 📧 MartinThomasStudent@gmail.com

Floatin’ into summer one root beer at a time! Cheers to a sweet ending and even sweeter memories! 🥤☀️ #CPSZebraPride

Once a student at Claremore Public Schools and now a 6th grade math teacher, Barbara Petersen shares her experiences from her first year in the role. Watch her full interview here: https://youtu.be/rKHJipG4zeM

Are you a person who pursues excellence with a desire to make an impact in the lives of students? Look no further! We have incredible job opportunities waiting just for you. We offer excellent benefits and a fun team environment, but the real perk of working at Claremore Public Schools is being part of a community that values your work, encourages lifelong learning, and fosters a supportive culture. Whether you're an experienced teacher, para-professional, support staff, or starting your career, we have a place for you to thrive and grow! Current Open Positions… https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/career-opportunities-at-cps CLAREMORE HIGH SCHOOL 🌟Chemistry 🌟Biology 🌟English 🌟Social Studies 🌟ROTC 🌟SpEd WILL ROGERS JUNIOR HIGH 🌟Math 🌟Science 🌟SpEd Teacher CHOICES - Alternative Program 🌟Admin Asst CATALAYAH ELEMENTARY 🌟SpEd Teacher 🌟Para (3) 🌟EL Teacher ROOSA ELEMENTARY 🌟Kindergarten 🌟SpEd Teacher CLAREMONT ELEMENTARY 🌟3rd grade 🌟SpEd Teacher 🌟Paras (5)

Donuts + sunshine = the sweetest way to wrap up the school year! 🍩☀️ Nothing says summer vibes like a treat and a smile. #SweetStartToSummer #CPSZebraPride

🦓✈️ #ZebraTravelDiaries Reminder! Heading out for summer fun? Don’t forget to pack your Zebra gear! Whether you're hitting the beach, hiking a trail, exploring a new city, or just visiting Grandma—snap a photo in your Claremore gear and send it our way! 📸🌍 We want to feature YOU in our #ZebraTravelDiaries series! 📧 Send your photo + where you've gone to: jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us Let’s see how far our Zebra pride can travel this summer! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

💙+💙+ 🩷+💙= 4 new little Zebras added to our school year nursery. Mrs. Brisa Diaz Madrigal and her husband, Christian, welcomed their son, Sebastian Torres Diaz, into the world on May 7th. Mrs. Diaz works at Claremont. Welcome to the Zebra family, Sebastian! 🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦓☀️ #ZebraTravelDiaries School’s out, and the adventures are wild! Hunter Clarke, an upcoming 4th grader at Westside, kicked off summer break with a trip to the Indianapolis Zoo! From lions to lemurs, he explored it all, rocking his Zebra pride every step of the way. 🧢 Headed out on your own summer escape? Whether it’s the zoo, the lake, or your backyard—snap a pic in your Zebra gear and send it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. We can’t wait to see where our Zebras go next! 🌍📸 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

School is out and summer is IN! Here’s to sunshine, laughter, and a break full of fun and adventure. Stay safe, stay cool, and soak up every moment! 😎🌴#CPSZebraPride

⚾Baseball & 🏀Basketball Youth Camp starts this week! 🏈& 🏐 next week! 🎭- 🏀-⚾ -📣- 🎨- 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧- 🍔- 🤠 Check out our website for a complete school and community summer activities list ➡ Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Rutherford Joins Claremore High School to Build a “New Type of Zebra” Claremore Public Schools is proud to announce the hiring of Randy Rutherford as the new Boys Basketball Head Coach and Dean of Students at Claremore High School. His appointment was approved during the district’s regular Board of Education meeting in May. “Claremore has great facilities, and they’re passionate about winning in basketball. They’re fully committed to making it happen,” said Rutherford. “I’ve enjoyed my time at McLain and loved working with the kids, but this feels like the right move for me. Claremore excels in most sports, and I’m confident that we’ll see success in basketball as well. It’s a strong athletic department with a new training facility, and I’m excited about the direction Claremore is heading.” He talked about his desire to belong to a deep-rooted community that actively participates, supports, and takes pride in its school through both words and actions. “Claremore embodies this spirit, and I am eager to be a part of it.” More... https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/2242694

Westside 3rd graders wrapped up their volcano unit with an explosive finale! 🌋💥 After learning about volcanoes and their surrounding environments, students built their own models and showcased them in a school-wide eruption event. The crowd gathered, the lava flowed, and the excitement was volcanic! #CPSZebraPride

Ms. Golbek’s class got up close and wiggly with science this week! Students explored how earthworms respond to environmental cues, such as light, moisture, and chemical odors, learning how these tiny creatures make significant decisions underground. 🌎💧 By observing their wormy behaviors, students also discussed how human actions can impact the important role these soil-cycling helpers play in our ecosystems.👩‍🔬✨ #CPSZebraPride

🔬 Science with Mrs. Stone 🌍 Third graders recently wrapped up their study of Earth’s layers: the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. To bring their learning to life, they created colorful replicas out of play-dough and sliced them open to reveal each layer inside. A hands-on way to explore what lies beneath our feet! 🌎✨ #CPSZebraPride

Congratulations to Jackie Palafox and Shiloh Long! 🎉 These incredible students proudly represented Claremore at the State FCCLA STAR Events Competitions in Stillwater this spring, and the results are in! 🏅 Jackie Palafox – 1st Place, Interview Skills 🥈 Shiloh Long – 2nd Place, Child Care Teacher Aide They officially received their medals at the State Convention in Tulsa! 🌟 Way to go, ladies! Your hard work and determination have paid off! #CPSZebraPride

Congratulations to Claremore’s own Halle Bucktrot on being selected to the 2025 Native American All-State Fastpitch Softball Team! 🥎 A proud member of the Creek Nation, Halle’s hard work, determination, and athletic excellence have earned her this honor. She continues to represent her culture, community, and team with pride both on and off the field. Way to go, Halle! We’re proud of you! 🦓🔥 #CPSZebraPride | #AllState | #LadyZebras