History came to life in AP U.S. History as students hosted a high-energy Gilded Age Political Reform Convention! 🇺🇸💬
Seven different groups stepped into the shoes of the era, passionately advocating from a wide range of historical perspectives. Students debated major issues like Yellow Dog Contracts, the Pullman Strike, Tammany Hall corruption, Social Darwinism, and the Gospel of Wealth, just to name a few. Each group shared their concerns, defended their viewpoints, and pushed for reforms they believed would create a stronger future.
Through powerful speeches, thoughtful arguments, and lively debate, students experienced firsthand how power, wealth, and reform movements collided during one of the most transformative periods in American history. This was hands-on learning at its best—engaging, challenging, and unforgettable.
Seven different groups stepped into the shoes of the era, passionately advocating from a wide range of historical perspectives. Students debated major issues like Yellow Dog Contracts, the Pullman Strike, Tammany Hall corruption, Social Darwinism, and the Gospel of Wealth, just to name a few. Each group shared their concerns, defended their viewpoints, and pushed for reforms they believed would create a stronger future.
Through powerful speeches, thoughtful arguments, and lively debate, students experienced firsthand how power, wealth, and reform movements collided during one of the most transformative periods in American history. This was hands-on learning at its best—engaging, challenging, and unforgettable.
A Full Circle Moment 🥹❤️
Mrs. Hall once walked the halls of Catalayah as a student, and today she’s back where her story began, this time shaping the next generation as a first grade teacher. Her journey coming full circle is a powerful reminder of the impact our schools have long after students leave the classroom.
Pictured here is Mrs. Hall then and now, alongside our principal, Mrs. Shuck, a beautiful snapshot of past and present coming together. It’s proof that the connections built within our schools don’t fade with time; they grow stronger.
At Claremore Public Schools, we truly are a family. We celebrate our roots, honor our stories, and take pride in welcoming our own back home. We’re so grateful to have Mrs. Hall leading, loving, and inspiring our students every day. 🦓❤️
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Mrs. Hall once walked the halls of Catalayah as a student, and today she’s back where her story began, this time shaping the next generation as a first grade teacher. Her journey coming full circle is a powerful reminder of the impact our schools have long after students leave the classroom.
Pictured here is Mrs. Hall then and now, alongside our principal, Mrs. Shuck, a beautiful snapshot of past and present coming together. It’s proof that the connections built within our schools don’t fade with time; they grow stronger.
At Claremore Public Schools, we truly are a family. We celebrate our roots, honor our stories, and take pride in welcoming our own back home. We’re so grateful to have Mrs. Hall leading, loving, and inspiring our students every day. 🦓❤️
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
COMING SOON! 🎭✨
Rehearsals for Footloose have been in full swing over the past few weeks, and the excitement is building! Our talented cast has been hard at work memorizing lines, perfecting vocals, and bringing energy to every song. Now, they’re stepping into the next phase of the process, blocking, as the show really begins to take shape on stage.
With each rehearsal, the story, movement, and music are coming together, and it’s incredible to watch this production come to life. The dedication, passion, and teamwork behind the scenes are setting the stage for something truly special.
Mark you calendars: April 23-25. More info to come!
Trust us, you’re not going to want to miss this one. Get ready to cut loose! 💃🕺🎶
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🤼♂️ Wrestling Senior Night🤼♀️
Last night, we honored our senior wrestlers and their families with a night full of pride, gratitude, and Zebra tradition. 🎓❤️
Surrounded by teammates, coaches, and loved ones, our seniors took to the mat one final time at home — representing years of hard work, early mornings, late nights, and dedication. From their first takedown to their final home match, these athletes have shown what it means to lead with grit and heart.🦓
#WrestlingSeniorNight #CPSZebraPride #OnceAZebraAlwaysAZebra
Last night, we honored our senior wrestlers and their families with a night full of pride, gratitude, and Zebra tradition. 🎓❤️
Surrounded by teammates, coaches, and loved ones, our seniors took to the mat one final time at home — representing years of hard work, early mornings, late nights, and dedication. From their first takedown to their final home match, these athletes have shown what it means to lead with grit and heart.🦓
#WrestlingSeniorNight #CPSZebraPride #OnceAZebraAlwaysAZebra
Mrs. James’ computer classes have been coding with heart 💕👩💻👨💻
Students created digital hearts filled with meaningful words that will soon be displayed in the hallways, creativity and coding come together! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Students created digital hearts filled with meaningful words that will soon be displayed in the hallways, creativity and coding come together! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🤼♂️ IT’S MATCH DAY!
The Zebras are back on the mat and ready to roll!
📍 Jenks High School
📆 Tuesday, February 3rd
🕔 5:00 PM – Junior High
🕕 6:00 PM – Varsity
From takedowns to team points, our boys and girls are locked in and looking to dominate. Let’s go and show them what Zebra grit looks like!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraWrestling
The Zebras are back on the mat and ready to roll!
📍 Jenks High School
📆 Tuesday, February 3rd
🕔 5:00 PM – Junior High
🕕 6:00 PM – Varsity
From takedowns to team points, our boys and girls are locked in and looking to dominate. Let’s go and show them what Zebra grit looks like!
#CPSZebraPride | #ZebraWrestling
Groundhog Day is here! 🦫✨
Our Catalayah Pre-K students have been busy making their Groundhog Day predictions and working hard along the way. As part of the fun, they created the cutest little groundhog crafts while learning about the tradition behind the day. 💛
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, or are we headed for an early spring? Either way, our Pre-K friends agree—Groundhog Day is all about learning, creativity, and a whole lot of fun at Catalayah!
Our Catalayah Pre-K students have been busy making their Groundhog Day predictions and working hard along the way. As part of the fun, they created the cutest little groundhog crafts while learning about the tradition behind the day. 💛
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, or are we headed for an early spring? Either way, our Pre-K friends agree—Groundhog Day is all about learning, creativity, and a whole lot of fun at Catalayah!
GCBDA ALL-DISTRICT JAZZ BAND CONCERT 🎷🎶
Our Zebras will be performing at the GCBDA All-District Jazz Band Concert, and we are so honored to have these students selected to participate. They’ve put in the work to earn this recognition, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Concert Info:
📍 @ Skiatook High School
📅 Friday, February 7
⏰ Concert Begins – 5:00 PM
🎟 Admission – Free to attend
Please join us in congratulating our students selected for the GCBDA All-District Jazz Band:
Jude Rinehart — Guitar
Micah Leipzig — 1st Alternate, Trumpet
Liam Sather — Drum Set
Kaylee Peters — Vibraphone
Bella Ramirez — 1st Alternate, Baritone Saxophone
Way to represent and show that #CPSZebraPride!
Our Zebras will be performing at the GCBDA All-District Jazz Band Concert, and we are so honored to have these students selected to participate. They’ve put in the work to earn this recognition, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Concert Info:
📍 @ Skiatook High School
📅 Friday, February 7
⏰ Concert Begins – 5:00 PM
🎟 Admission – Free to attend
Please join us in congratulating our students selected for the GCBDA All-District Jazz Band:
Jude Rinehart — Guitar
Micah Leipzig — 1st Alternate, Trumpet
Liam Sather — Drum Set
Kaylee Peters — Vibraphone
Bella Ramirez — 1st Alternate, Baritone Saxophone
Way to represent and show that #CPSZebraPride!
🔬 From Snout to Tail: Biomedical Students Dive Into Dissection
Students in Biomedical Innovations began an in-depth fetal pig dissection, applying their scientific knowledge to explore anatomy in action.
Through this immersive lab, they:
🧠 Identified major body systems
👩🔬 Practiced precise dissection techniques
🔁 Compared pig and human anatomical structures
🤝 Collaborated to analyze form and function
This experience deepened their understanding of biological systems while reinforcing the technical and analytical skills vital in biomedical and health science careers.
#CPSZebraPride
🤼♂️ SENIOR NIGHT — WRESTLING EDITION 🦓
Tuesday, January 21 | HOME vs. Verdigris | 6:00 PM
Tonight, we honor our Zebra Wrestling Seniors as they take the mat one last time at home!
These athletes have poured years of sweat, grit, and determination into this program. Let’s pack the gym and give them the kind of sendoff they’ve earned!
🎉 Senior Night Ceremony starts at 6:00pm
📍 Claremore High School
🕕 Dual vs. Verdigris begins after
Let’s make it LOUD and proud for these seniors!
#ZebraWrestling | #SeniorNight | #CPSZebraPride
Tuesday, January 21 | HOME vs. Verdigris | 6:00 PM
Tonight, we honor our Zebra Wrestling Seniors as they take the mat one last time at home!
These athletes have poured years of sweat, grit, and determination into this program. Let’s pack the gym and give them the kind of sendoff they’ve earned!
🎉 Senior Night Ceremony starts at 6:00pm
📍 Claremore High School
🕕 Dual vs. Verdigris begins after
Let’s make it LOUD and proud for these seniors!
#ZebraWrestling | #SeniorNight | #CPSZebraPride
At Roosa, Mrs. Rumsey’s kindergarteners turned “snow” play into a learning moment! ⛄❄️
Building snowmen sparked creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, all while having a blast.
#RoosaRocks #CPSZebraPride 🦓
Building snowmen sparked creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, all while having a blast.
#RoosaRocks #CPSZebraPride 🦓
SAVE THE DATE 🏀
Highway 20 Rivalry is Back for Basketball
📅February 7th
🕕6:00 PM
Sponsored by Courtside Benefits Group
We need to fill the stand with #ZebraRed and #CPSZebraPride 🦓❤️
Highway 20 Rivalry is Back for Basketball
📅February 7th
🕕6:00 PM
Sponsored by Courtside Benefits Group
We need to fill the stand with #ZebraRed and #CPSZebraPride 🦓❤️
GCBDA ALL-DISTRICT HONOR BAND CONCERT 🎷🎶
We’re proud to announce that our Zebras will be performing with the GCBDA ALL-DISTRICT HONOR BAND right here in Claremore! Being selected for an All-District Honor Band is no small feat, and these students have earned every bit of this recognition through their talent and hard work.
Concert Info:
📍 @ Robson Performing Arts Center
📅 Saturday, January 31
⏰ Concert Begins – 3:00 PM
🎟 Admission – Free to attend
We are incredibly proud of the musicians these students are becoming and the way they represent our schools, our community, and our tradition of excellence. Their passion, discipline, and teamwork are a true reflection of Zebra Pride, and we can’t wait for our community to come out and support them.
Great job, Zebras!
We’re proud to announce that our Zebras will be performing with the GCBDA ALL-DISTRICT HONOR BAND right here in Claremore! Being selected for an All-District Honor Band is no small feat, and these students have earned every bit of this recognition through their talent and hard work.
Concert Info:
📍 @ Robson Performing Arts Center
📅 Saturday, January 31
⏰ Concert Begins – 3:00 PM
🎟 Admission – Free to attend
We are incredibly proud of the musicians these students are becoming and the way they represent our schools, our community, and our tradition of excellence. Their passion, discipline, and teamwork are a true reflection of Zebra Pride, and we can’t wait for our community to come out and support them.
Great job, Zebras!
🏆 WRESTLING WEEKEND — TOURNAMENT TIME! 🦓
It’s a big weekend for Zebra Wrestling as both squads hit the road for tournament action!
🤼♂️ Varsity Boys
📍 Pryor Tournament
📆 Friday, January 30
🤼♀️ Varsity Girls
📍 Sand Springs Tournament
📆 Friday–Saturday, January 30–31
With postseason on the horizon, every match counts. Let’s go make a statement on the mat, Zebras!
#ZebraWrestling | #CPSZebraPride
It’s a big weekend for Zebra Wrestling as both squads hit the road for tournament action!
🤼♂️ Varsity Boys
📍 Pryor Tournament
📆 Friday, January 30
🤼♀️ Varsity Girls
📍 Sand Springs Tournament
📆 Friday–Saturday, January 30–31
With postseason on the horizon, every match counts. Let’s go make a statement on the mat, Zebras!
#ZebraWrestling | #CPSZebraPride
Zebra Fri-yay🦓💪🏼 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Our high school band had the incredible opportunity to perform at the OkMEA Conference before the weather moved in, and what an honor it was. Getting the opportunity to perform at this conference is a recognition of excellence, dedication, and countless hours of preparation and our students truly rose to the occasion.
These musicians have worked tirelessly through rehearsals, practices, and performances, all leading up to this moment. Getting the chance to take the stage made every early morning, late night, and extra rehearsal worth it.
While the remainder of the conference was unfortunately canceled due to weather, that does not take away from what our band students accomplished. Their commitment, resilience, and passion for music deserve to be celebrated. We are so proud of each student for the effort they put in to reach this level, and we are excited to see (and hear) where their talent and hard work take them next.
This is Zebra Pride in action. 🦓🎶
These musicians have worked tirelessly through rehearsals, practices, and performances, all leading up to this moment. Getting the chance to take the stage made every early morning, late night, and extra rehearsal worth it.
While the remainder of the conference was unfortunately canceled due to weather, that does not take away from what our band students accomplished. Their commitment, resilience, and passion for music deserve to be celebrated. We are so proud of each student for the effort they put in to reach this level, and we are excited to see (and hear) where their talent and hard work take them next.
This is Zebra Pride in action. 🦓🎶
🎉 Congratulations to Gunner Murray on 100 Varsity Wins! 🏅
Reaching 100 varsity wins is no small feat, it takes training and competition. This milestone reflects his dedication and achievement.
Way to go, Gunner! Your Zebra community is proud of your hard work and determination!
#100Wins #ZebraWrestling #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Reaching 100 varsity wins is no small feat, it takes training and competition. This milestone reflects his dedication and achievement.
Way to go, Gunner! Your Zebra community is proud of your hard work and determination!
#100Wins #ZebraWrestling #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Less than, greater than, EQUAL to… CHOMP! 🐊
Our alligator helpers made comparing numbers fun, simple, and easy to remember.
#CPSZebraPride
Books + creativity + snow = magic ❄️📖
After an Iroquois fable about Rabbit and the snow, students learned that patience pays off, especially when winter shows up right on cue.
#cpszebrapride
Snow much fun ❄️❄️❄️
Three snow days in and our Zebras are making the most of it! Sledding, snowmen, cozy vibes—we want to see it all.
📸 Drop your snow day photos in the comments below! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
