Claremore Public Schools

Homecoming Reps 2024 This year, 81 students were selected to represent their club, sport, or organization during homecoming. This week, we will introduce you to our 2024 Homecoming Representatives. 🦓❤👑 🦓 Ryan Carroll Representing: NJROTC Other student activities involved in: Concert and Marching Band What are your future plans? “To go to the Naval Academy, study Aerospace Engineering, and to commission in the Marine Corps to fly the F-35B.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite part about being a Zebra is the unique communities offered through clubs and organizations.” 🦓 Astrid Diaz Representing: World Language Club Other student activities involved in: Sports Med., FCA, Biomed Club, Saad Club, Jesus Club, Red Army What are your future plans? I want to go to OSU and become a pediatrician. What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “Everyone is so welcoming, and I love the school spirit.” 🦓Andrew Shaw Representing: Cross Country Other student activities involved in: Track and Jesus Club What are your future plans? “Go to Missouri S&T to get my Chemical Engineering BS” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite part about being a zebra is the friendships Ive made and the faculty that have taught me and helped set me on a path for success. 🦓 Toney Gibson Representing: Girls Basketball Other student activities involved in: Softball and the Native American Student Association What are your future plans? “I want to go to college to study nursing and become a travel nurse.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite part about being a Zebra is the friendships I've formed with my classmates and the supportive staff that have made me who I am today.” #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to Emma Robinson & Gabriel Rodriguez, who are now two of the fastest runners in Claremore High School history! Following their cross-country meet last week, Emma Robinson ran an 18.21, marking her as the second-fastest female runner in CHS history! Gabriel Rodriguez ran 16.47, marking him the fourth fastest male runner in CHS History! Show them your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments! Way to go, Zebras!🦓❤💪🏽

Join us at Claremore Public Schools for the Patriot Day Ceremony, a tradition dating back to 2006, and invites the entire student body, community members, and distinguished guests to join together in paying tribute to those impacted by the events of 9/11. The ceremony will commence at 9:30 AM on September 11th and conclude at 10:00 AM. If you can not join us, you may watch the ceremony courtesy of Claremore High School ZTV live stream - https://youtube.com/live/j-hInI9GIXk?feature=share Claremore High School's Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC), under the leadership of Colonel John Rahe, Retired Marine Corps, is proud to announce its annual Patriot Day Ceremony in commemoration of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This special event will honor the heroes who served in the aftermath and remember those who lost their lives on that fateful day. The ceremony will occur at Claremore High School’s historic Lantow Field, named after the Lantow brothers, local heroes who served our nation with valor. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S VOLLEYBALL GAME DAY!🦓💪🏽🏐 Our Lady Zebras are ranked #3 in the STATE! Show up this week and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments for these athletes!🦓💪🏽 Vs. Noah ❗ Elementary Night - Claremore Elementary students get in free! 📅Tuesday, September 10th 📍 Home @ The Doug K. Mosier Gym ⌚ @ 4:00pm, @ 5:00pm, & Varsity @ 6:00pm Vs. Pryor 📅Thursday, September 12th 📍 Home @ The Doug K. Mosier Gym ⌚ @ 4:00pm, @ 5:00pm, & Varsity @ 6:00pm

This year, 81 students were selected to represent their club, sport, or organization during homecoming. This week, we will introduce you to our 2024 Homecoming Representatives. 🦓❤👑 🦓Ruby Cervantes Representing: Choir/Jazz Club Other student activities involved in: Young Democrats, SAGA, FUZE, BioMed, Drama, and Musical Productions What are your future plans? “I plan on attending the Honors Program at RSU and then continuing my studies at OSU to become a Psychologist.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite part about being a Zebra has to be all the clubs and organizations the school offers. It helps give a sense of belonging; there is something for everyone. It's a great way to be involved in the school, meet new people, and find your niche.” 🦓 Rosemary Jones Representing: Technology Student Association Other student activities involved in: Band, Chemistry Club, Biomed Club, Christian Club, Tulsa Diocesan Youth Senate What are your future plans? “After high school, I plan on majoring in political science and eventually become an attorney.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite part about being a student at our school is the incredible sense of community and the opportunities we have to grow as leaders and individuals.” 🦓 Addison Holmes Representing: SAGA Club Other student activities involved in: Art Club and Color/Winter Guard with the Band What are your future plans? Cosmetology What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “All the elective opportunities available to us.” 🦓 Emma Robinson Representing: Cross Country Other student activities involved in: Track and Field What are your future plans? “I plan to become a sports medicine physician.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite thing about being a zebra is the school spirit. This school takes pride in being a zebra, and I love that. We are all proud to be a zebra when it comes to pep rallies or football games.” #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This year, 81 students were selected to represent their club, sport, or organization during homecoming. This week, we will introduce you to our 2024 Homecoming Representatives. 🦓❤👑 🦓 Damon Means Representing: Young Republicans Other student activities involved in: JROTC What are your future plans? “Go to RSU for my prerequisites, then graduate from a good college, maybe OSU, TU, or somewhere out of state. After that, I plan on doing military from their college ROTC program.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite part about being a zebra is the teachers. Having a good teacher is the difference between passing or failing a class. I would say the ones I enjoyed the most would be Mr. Noland, Mrs. Lahr, Mrs. Grubbs, Mrs. Huddleston, Colonel Rahe, and Mrs. Hernandez.” 🦓 Kennedy Freeman Representing: Biomedical Club Other student activities involved in: Soccer, FUZE, and Jesus Club What are your future plans? “I plan on attending college and getting a degree to be an Occupational Therapist.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite part about being a Zebra is growing up in a kind, supportive environment, with help every step of the way.” 🦓 Brayden Frederick Representing: Christian Club Other student activities involved in: Cross Country, NHS, Art Club, SkillsUSA, NASA What are your future plans? “I plan to attend LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, and get a Masters in Mechanical Engineering.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite part is the amount of organizations and classes you can be a part of.” 🦓 Alyssa Brooks Representing: Dungeons and Dragons Other student activities involved in: Art Club What are your future plans? Military - Air Force What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “It feels like a big family. We share a lot of pride and patriotism for our mascot and school.” #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Michelle Kagebein to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Michelle Kagebein is a Special Education Resource teacher at Westside Elementary. She graduated from East Central University with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. This is her first year teaching as a Zebra, but has been teaching for 23 years! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “The Atmosphere” Mrs. Kagebein enjoys 🍬: Snickers 🥤: Pepsi/Coke 🌈: Purple 📍 : The Beach or the Mountains Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Michelle Kagebein!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Friday Night Lights are back and our Zebras secured their first WIN of the season!💪🏼🏈🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE Photos are courtesy of CPS Comms. Department.

This year, 81 students were selected to represent their club, sport, or organization during homecoming. This week, we will introduce you to our 2024 Homecoming Representatives. 🦓❤👑 🦓Elea Robinson Representing: Dead Poets Society Other student activities involved in: Speech and debate, Young Democrats, World Language Club What are your future plans? “I plan on going to college out of state and get a degree in education so I can teach the theatre arts.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “The ability to involve myself in so many things that have helped me connect with my peers.” 🦓 Andrew Barnett Representing: Yearbook Other student activities involved in: Band What are your future plans? “To study youth ministry.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “The amazing teachers and staff, specifically Ms. Warden and Ms. Lahr.” 🦓 Charli Williams Representing: Book Club Other student activities involved in: Athletic Training, Math Club, NHS What are your future plans? “To attend Wichita State and pursue a major in elementary education and a minor in ASL and Spanish.” What is your favorite part about being a Zebra? “My favorite part about being a zebra is helping my peers and younger students with their education paths and always being a shoulder to lean on. Being a zebra has allowed me to have a big heart and I love being able to help people and being there if someone just needs a person to talk to.” 🦓 Brayden Cartwright Representing: D&D Other student activities involved in: ROTC What are your future plans? “Police Force” #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

LADY ZEBRA SOFTBALL GAME DAY!💪🏽🦓🥎 Our Lady Zebras have a full week of games! Show up and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!💪🏽🥎 📍 Claremore High School Vs. Salina 📆 Monday, September 9th ⏰ @ 5:00pm 📍 Claremore High School @ Pryor 📆 Tuesday, September 10th ⏰ @ 5:00pm 📍 Claremore High School Vs. Pryor 📆 Thursday, September 12th ⏰ @ 5:00pm

There’s nothing like a victory to make breakfast taste even sweeter! After their big win, our Zebras were treated to a delicious breakfast casserole and cinnamon rolls from Front Porch Bakery, topped off with their favorite chocolate milk from Swan’s Dairy. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen! Claremore QBC still has spots open to sign up for upcoming breakfasts—grab some friends and let’s keep this fun tradition going strong! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4BAEAE23A3F94-51065034-feed

Looking for homecoming info? We have a webpage for that! https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/chs/page/homecoming More details will be added as information is available.

Zebra Friday🦓 Photos are courtesy of CPS Comms. Department. #cpszebrapride

Let’s welcome Maggie Brown to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Maggie Brown is a School Counselor at Claremont Elementary. She graduated from Rogers State University with a Bachelor's in Allied health of Occupational Therapy. This is her first year teaching! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “I love how family oriented it is.” Ms. Brown enjoys: 🍽:Remember the Titans 🍬: Reeses 🌈: Yellow Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Maggie Brown!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S ZEBRA XC MEET DAY! 💪🏽🦓 Our Zebras are running today at Rogers State University! Show up or show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!🏃🏼‍♂️💪🏽🦓 📍 Rogers State University 📆 Thursday, September 5th

Let’s welcome Riley Ketterling to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Riley Ketterling is a Choir teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. She graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor's in Music Education. This is her first year teaching, and she graduated as a Zebra in 2020! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “As a former student, I love that I get to pour back into the schools that developed me. I love that I get to partner alongside teachers that impacted me to impact the future of Claremore.” Mrs. Ketterling enjoys: 📚: The Great Gatsby 🍽: Sing 🍬: Sour Patch Kids 🥤: Dr. Pepper 🌈: Yellow 📍 : Greece or Malta 📝: “The world is changed by your example, not your opinion” -Tim Ferriss Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Riley Ketterling!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

LADY ZEBRA SOFTBALL GAME DAY!💪🏽🦓🥎 Our Lady Zebras have a full week of games! Show up and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!💪🏽🥎 📍 Claremore High School Vs. Grove 📆 Thursday, September 5th ⏰ @ 5:00pm 📍 Oologah Tournament 📆 Friday & Saturday, September 6th & 7th

Cooking with Classen 🍪 During the first week back to school at Westside Elementary, Mrs. Classen's class read "The Kissing Hand," a book about Chester the Raccoon, who is missing his parents at the beginning of the school year. The book encourages students to be courageous and take on new challenges. When her class finished this project, they all got to make sugar cookie hands with chocolate kisses in the middle. An inspiring lesson with a sweet treat!🦓🍪 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

ZEBRA NATION... it's time to PACK THE STANDS!🦓📣❤ Our Zebra Football team kicks off their season on legendary Lantow Field tomorrow night, PACK THE STANDS AND SHOW YOUR #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!💪🏽

Here at Claremore Public Schools, we value patriotism. At Roosa Elementary, Mrs. Lakey is teaching this year's first batch of safety patrol students how to properly raise, lower, and fold the American flag, which is flown outside of the building! 🦓❤ #cpszebrapride