Claremore Public Schools

Claremore Zebra 👉🏼 NEO Golden Norseman CHS senior Mason Gillispie has signed with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M to continue his academic and wrestling career. This highlights his achievements and commitment both academically and athletically! Congratulations, Mason and C-Love! 🦓💪 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🕷️✨ MEET THE CAST OF CHS’S SPRING MUSICAL – THE ADDAMS FAMILY! ✨🕷️ We continue the feature of our (delightfully spooky) leads bringing The Addams Family to life on the Robson PAC stage! 🖤 Stacy Denysenko as Wednesday Addams 🔹 Most memorable rehearsal moment? “Trying not to smile and show no emotions.” 🔹 Describe Wednesday in 3 words: “Emotionless, dark, unbothered.” 🔹 If Wednesday had a social media bio: “Smiling is for the weak.” 🔹 Something people may not realize about Wednesday: “She cares a lot about her family.” 💡 Bryce Rhoades as Uncle Fester 🔹 Most memorable rehearsal moment? “Getting to see and wear my costume for the first time — and definitely all the times I’ve had to sing alto or soprano notes for my part!” 🔹 Describe Uncle Fester in 3 words: “Peculiar, witty, loving.” 🔹 Something people may not realize about Fester: “Within the musical, he can generate electricity ⚡, freeze time ⏳, control the weather 🌩️, wake the dead 🪦, and transcend reality — possibly making him the most powerful Addams family member!” 🔹 Addams character he relates to most: “Gomez — because of his deep love and care for those around him, and his fear of losing them.” 📅 Show Dates: April 24–26 | 7:30 PM nightly 🎫 Tickets are on sale now! → 💰 Adults $15 | Seniors & Students $10 | Kids 6 & under FREE #CPSZebraPride #CHSTheatre #AddamsFamilyMusical

🎶🥇 SWEEPSTAKES BAND ALERT! 🥇🎶 Congratulations to our incredible Claremore High School Band for earning Superior ratings in both stage performance and sight reading at the OSSAA State Contest! Because of their hard work, talent, and dedication, they are officially a Sweepstakes Band! 🏆 This is the highest honor a band can receive at OSSAA, and we couldn’t be more proud of our students and directors for representing Claremore with excellence! Way to go, Zebra Band! Drop a "🦓" to show your support!!🎶 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

⚽ ZEBRA SOCCER GAME DAY Home games this week as our Zebras push through district play!💪🏼 📅 TUESDAY, APRIL 15 🆚 vs East Central 📍HOME JV ⏰ 4:30 PM | Varsity ⏰ 5:30 PM 📅 THURSDAY, APRIL 17 🆚 @ Collinsville | Varsity ⏰ 6:00 PM 📌 Weather updates: claremore.k12.ok.us/o/athletics #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🚨 RECORD-BREAKING DAY FOR ZEBRA TRACK & FIELD! 🦓🔥 Last Friday was incredible for Claremore Track & Field! Our athletes didn’t just show up… they showed out and left their mark in the school record books on home turf! 🥏 Landon King shattered the Discus school record with a throw of 171'8", crushing the previous mark of 161'! 🏃‍♀️ Emma Robinson crushed the school record again, beating what she set earlier in the year, going from 5:12.45 to a new school record of 5:01 in the 1600m run! 🔥 The Girls 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams weren’t about to be left out — also breaking their school records set earlier this year! ➡️ 4x100 — 48.78 ➡️ 4x200 — 1:44.11 Relay Team Members: Addison Doyle, Addison Reavis, Ava Jestes & Lynie Bailey 👏 Huge congratulations to our athletes for an unforgettable day of history-making performances! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE | #RecordBreakers | #ZebraTrack

🐛📚 Hands-On Learning with a Twist at Roosa! 🐛✨ Ms. Leslie’s 3rd-grade class at Roosa Elementary wrapped up their read-aloud of "How to Eat Fried Worms" in the best way possible — with some fun, hands-on activities and observations to bring the book to life! What better way to celebrate finishing a story than turning reading into an experience? Way to go, 3rd graders, for making learning memorable (and maybe just a little squirmy)! #CPSZebraPride

🥇 NEW SCHOOL RECORD ALERT! 🥏 Congratulations to junior, Landon King, for setting a new Claremore High School record in the Discus! 💥 He shattered the previous mark of 161' with a massive throw of 171'8"! As if that wasn’t enough, he followed it up with another impressive toss of 165' to close out the day. 👏 Congratulations to Landon! The Boys' Track team also earned another team title at home. Proud of our Zebras for showing up and showing out! 🦓💪 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎉✨ CELEBRATING CPS GREAT EXPECTATIONS MODEL SCHOOLS! 🪩🦓 Did you know Claremore Public Schools is home to 5 of only 92 Great Expectations (GE) Model Schools in the entire nation? That’s an incredible honor and a true testament to the culture and care found in every CPS classroom! Being named a GE Model School means these campuses consistently implement practices promoting respect, high expectations, and academic excellence. It’s not just about teaching, it’s about inspiring character, leadership, and a love for learning. 🏆 Our GE Model Schools: ♥️ Roosa Elementary — 23 years a GE School ♥️ Catalayah Elementary — 13 years a GE School ♥️ Westside Elementary — 7 years a GE School ♥️ Claremont Elementary — 5 years a GE School ♥️ Will Rogers Junior High — 5 years a GE School To achieve this honor year after year speaks volumes about the commitment of our teachers, staff, students, and families. We’re so proud of the environments they create where every student feels known, valued, and challenged to be their best. 👏 Way to go, Zebras! Once again proving…it’s always a GREAT day to be a Zebra! #CPSZebraPride #GreatExpectations #ModelSchools #CultureOfExcellence

ZEBRA BASEBALL GAME DAY⚾ Busy week on the diamond for Claremore Baseball! Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!💪🏼 📅 MONDAY, APRIL 14 🆚 @ McAlester ⏰ 6:00 PM 📅 TUESDAY, APRIL 15 🆚 vs McAlester 📍HOME ⏰ 6:00 PM 📅 THURSDAY–SATURDAY, APRIL 17-19 📍 McAlester Tournament ⏰ All Day 📌 Spring weather can change things quickly! Stay updated here: claremore.k12.ok.us/o/athletics

ZEBRA GAME DAYYYY🥎💪🏼 Lady Zebras have a full week, so show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!💪🏼 📅 MONDAY, APRIL 14 ** Cancelled** 🆚 vs Quapaw 📍HOME ⏰ 4:30 PM 📅 TUESDAY, APRIL 15 🆚 vs Muskogee/Union 📍HOME ⏰ 4:15 PM 📅 THURSDAY, APRIL 17 🆚 @ Muskogee ⏰ 5:30 PM 📌 Weather updates here: claremore.k12.ok.us/o/athletics

🎾 TENNIS SENIOR NIGHT Big week for Tennis, including SENIOR NIGHT at home and postseason prep at 5a Public School State Tournament! 📅 MONDAY, APRIL 14 🆚 vs Grove 📍HOME (Senior Night) ⏰ @ 4:00pm 📅 FRIDAY–SATURDAY, APRIL 18-19 📍 5A Public School State Tournament ⏰ All Day 📌 Schedule updates: claremore.k12.ok.us/o/athletics

🤖🎉 TSA Brings Home BIG Wins from State! 🎖️🚀 🏆 Our teams earned 1st and 3rd Place in the Chapter Team event, a true testament to their dedication, teamwork, and countless hours of preparation that paid off in a BIG way! Plus, we are thrilled to share that Korben Fortna was elected to serve as a 2025-2026 TSA State Officer! What an incredible honor and opportunity to represent Claremore at the state level. We are so proud of these students for their grit, leadership, and commitment to excellence! #CPSZebraPride

In honor of prom tonight, here is a reminder that these memories will last forever and we’d love to share in yours. Send photos to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us. #cpszebrapride

what day is it? 🦓 FRIDAY! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #ZEBRAFRIDAY

🤖💻 Building, Coding, and Creating in Computer Class! 🚀✨ Thanks to a generous grant from the Claremore Public Schools Foundation, Mrs. Sargent’s students are diving into the world of STEM with LEGO SPIKE Kits and loving every minute! These hands-on kits combine LEGO bricks, motors, and sensors to help students build, code, and bring their creations to life while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and engineering skills. 🧠🔧🎮 We are preparing our students to be the innovators of tomorrow. We can’t wait to see what they dream up next! #CPSZebraPride

ZEBRA MEET DAYYYY🦓 Hosting at home = time to leave it all on the track. Claremore Track is putting in the work and competing in front of the home crowd.💪🏼 📅 FRIDAY, APRIL 11 📍 Claremore High School ⏰ALL DAY 📌 Start times are subject to change depending on weather. Please check for updates at: 🔗 claremore.k12.ok.us/o/athletics

🎭✨ Opera with a Message! 🎶💛 Our elementary students had an unforgettable experience watching the Tulsa Opera's Raise Your Voice Tour performance! This year’s show, Stop Bully Squad, combined music, storytelling, and important life lessons, teaching students about kindness, courage, and standing up for themselves in a fun and meaningful way. Thank you to the Tulsa Opera for sharing the magic of music and the power of a positive message with our students! #CPSZebraPride

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! ❤🦓 This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible assistant principals across Claremore Public Schools who go above and beyond to support our students, staff, and school communities. These leaders are the heart of our campuses: mentors, problem-solvers, motivators, and advocates who lead with integrity and compassion. Their dedication helps ensure every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. 👏 Join us in recognizing our outstanding AP team: 🏫 Claremont Elementary – Mr. David Mudd 🏫 Roosa Elementary – Mr. Ed Crum 🏫 Catalayah Elementary – Mrs. Jennifer Basks 🏫 Westside Elementary – Mrs. Andrea Ratcliff 🏫 Will Rogers Junior High – Mr. Dalton Worthington & Mrs. Crystal Luginbill 🏫 Claremore High School – Mrs. Meranda Golbek, Mr. Brian Warren, & Mr. Derek Short Thank you for your leadership, your heart, and the way you show up every day for our students. We are grateful for each of you! ❤ #CPSZebraPride

🎭🎶🎨 What a blast we had at our Fine Arts Pep Rally for our soon-to-be 6th graders! 🎉 Our Room 701 Vocal Jazz students kicked things off by greeting our 5th graders at the door with smiles and style, setting the tone for an afternoon full of positivity and fun! 🎤✨ High school theatre students had everyone laughing with improv games, the jazz band brought the energy, and Vocal Jazz took the stage for an awesome performance. 🎷🎶 Our visual arts students and teachers showed off incredible artwork and shared all the amazing creative opportunities ahead. To top it all off, we got a surprise sneak peek at The Addams Family musical! 👀💀 We loved giving our 5th graders a taste of what’s to come in junior high Fine Arts, the fun is just getting started! 🎉 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🍕➗ Fraction Fun at Roosa! 🧮✨ At Roosa Elementary, students built their Fraction Pizzas, adding toppings and writing the fraction to represent each new slice. It was a hands-on, delicious way to practice fractions and bring math to life! Fantastic job to these young mathematicians for turning learning into a tasty success! 👏🍽️ #RoosaRocks #CPSZebraPride