Claremore Public Schools

Extracting DNA in Mrs. Newbury’s Science Class!🧬🔬 Students have been diving into the world of DNA and exploring how it’s present in every cell of our bodies. But this time, they got to see it firsthand! 👀 Using chemical reactions, they extracted DNA from their own cheek cells, watching their genetic material come to life outside the microscope. A fascinating and fun experiment! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Spring Break is in full swing, and our Zebras are on the move! First, Caleb catches a quick bite with his favorite hero, Will Rogers, at the iconic McDonald's on the Will Rogers Turnpike. 🍔🌟 But the adventure doesn't stop there—Caleb's journey continues to Camp Barnabas in Missouri, where he's embracing the spirit of spring break, making friends, and creating unforgettable memories. 🌳🏕️ Are you wearing your Zebra pride on your spring break? We'd love to see it! Send your photos in your Zebra logo to jbrace@claremor.k12.ok.us and add an entry to our #ZebraTravelDiaries. Let's see how far our Zebra spirit can travel! 📸🌍 #CPSZebraPride

☀️🌸 Spring Break Vibes! The sun is shining, and our Zebras are soaking up the springtime fun! After a chilly week, these kindergartners love the warm weather and outdoor play! 🌞🏃‍♂️ We hope everyone is having an awesome Spring Break; get outside and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️🌷 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✏️📚 Writing Fun in Kindergarten! 🎉 Mrs. Kinzer’s kindergarten class at Claremont Elementary has been practicing their writing skills creatively and engagingly, making learning exciting and fun! ✨📝 Way to go, young writers! Keep up the great work! 👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🔬📚 Making Core Memories in 1st Grade! 🎉 Mrs. Hall shared one of her favorite school memories of learning about Oobleck while reading Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss! So, she brought the experience to life for her 1st graders! Students made predictions, conducted experiments, and recorded observations as they explored oobleck's fascinating (and messy!) properties! 🌟 Hands-on learning at its best! Way to go!🦓🔬📖 #CoreMemories #HandsOnLearning #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to the CHS Room 701 Jazz Choir and CHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Ruiel Doonkeen and T.J. Smith, for earning straight superior ratings at the Pittsburg State University Jazz Festival! 🎶 🏆 Not only did our students shine on stage, but they also had the incredible opportunity to attend an evening concert by the Grammy-winning group, The Yellowjackets! After the show, they took part in a meet-and-greet, getting CDs signed and asking the pros about their music careers and the equipment they use. It is an unforgettable experience for our talented musicians! 🎷 ✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Twinning = Winning! 🎉 Our Zebras showed off their matching outfits and double the fun today! Whether planned or a happy coincidence, twinning is always a win! 🦓❤️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Exploring the Microscopic World! Students in Mrs. Simmonds' science classes are getting a close-up look at plant and animal cells, as well as microscopic organisms, as they prepare for upcoming units on cells and body systems! 🧑‍🔬✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

SPRING BREAK GRIND: ZEBRAS ON THE DIAMOND! ⚾🔥 Spring Break might mean vacation for some, but Claremore Baseball is putting in the work! 💪 Our Varsity squad is locked in, competing and representing Zebra Nation at the Broken Bow Tournament. 🏆 📅 MONDAY 3/17 - WEDNESDAY 3/20 📍 Broken Bow Tournament ⏰ All Day Let’s show our support from near or far through the week and chase success on the field! Zebras don’t take days off—we keep raising the standard. ⚾🔥 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE | #NoDaysOff | #SpringBreakBaseball

🦓 I’m Ready to be a ZEBRA! 🦓 📢 Pre-K & Kindergarten Pre-Registration Opens March 24, 2025! Calling all future Zebras! 🏫✨ If your child will be NEW to Pre-K or Kindergarten at Claremore Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year (meaning they did NOT attend Pre-K with us in 2024-25), it’s time to get them registered! 📆 In-Person Enrollment: March 24-28, 2025 Meet your school’s administrators, nurses, and counselors, get 1:1 enrollment help, ask questions, take a fun photo 📸, and experience what it’s like to BE A ZEBRA! 🦓🎉 🗓 In-Person Enrollment Schedule: 🏫 Monday, March 24 – Claremont Elementary 🏫 Tuesday, March 25 – Catalayah Elementary 🏫 Wednesday, March 26 – Roosa Elementary 🏫 Thursday, March 27 – Westside Elementary 🏫 Friday, March 28 – Make-Up Day (for all elementary sites) 💻 Prefer to enroll from home? No problem! Online enrollment is available! 📍 Where? Claremore Enrollment Center 📍 Address: 101 West 11th Street, Claremore, OK 74017 🔗 For details on age requirements, required documents, school boundaries, and more, visit: 👉https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/1509548 #FutureZebra #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #BeAZebra

A Special Surprise in Mrs. Ward’s Class! 🎉 Last week for Read Across America, at Catalayah Elementary, Mrs. Ward’s class welcomed a special guest, District Communications Specialist Chloe Zickefoose! She read Horton Hatches the Egg, and just like in the story, “Lazy Mayzie” left behind some eggs for the students to care for! 🥚✨ Like Horton, our Zebras did a great job looking after their eggs! ❤️🐘 #ReadAcrossAmerica #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our Claremore High School ZTV and the Graphic Design Studio class took an exciting field trip to TCC Generation Creative Day! Students got hands-on with some amazing activities, like creating their own pewter paperweights, making stamped keychains, and even crafting a mini rotoscope of a horse running! 🦓🎥 What an excellent experience for our future creatives! 🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zebra Fri-yay🦓🍀 Photos are courtesy of CPS Comms. Department. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Robotics is Competing at State NOW! 🚀 Claremore Robotics is in action! High school teams 9142B, 9142D, and 9142P, along with middle school teams 9142K and 9142R, compete at the State Robotics Competition in Muskogee! Months of hard work, innovation, and problem-solving have led to this moment. Let’s cheer them on as they take on the best in the state! Best of luck, teams bring it home! 💡🔧🔥 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Guest Readers Inspire Our Zebras! 📚🦓 During Read Across America Week, we were honored to welcome community members, teachers, and special guests into our classrooms to share their favorite stories! Their time and enthusiasm helped bring books to life and showed our students the power of reading. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in making the week so special and for giving back! ❤️📖 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Cooper Zickefoose Named 175lb Large East Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Wrestler 🏆 Claremore High School senior Cooper Zickefoose earned his place among Oklahoma’s most accomplished athletes. In honor of this achievement, his name will be added to the Wall of Fame in the Mobra, solidifying his legacy within Claremore Wrestling. Cooper’s wrestling career is a testament to his commitment to the sport and competitive excellence: 🏅 4x State Qualifier 🥉 3x State Placer 🏆 2x Regional Champion 🥇 Undefeated State Champion, Claremore’s First - 2024 💪🏼114 Varsity Career Wins – 76 by Pin Cooper’s champion mentality and unmatched work ethic have set him apart. As he prepares to continue his wrestling career at the University of Central Oklahoma, we celebrate all he has accomplished and look forward to his continued success at the next level. Congratulations, Cooper, on this well-earned honor! Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!🦓💪

🎨Claremore High School artists continue to shine! Young Talent in Oklahoma is one of the state’s largest high school art competitions, and this year, we had incredible student achievements! 🏆 Top 10 Senior Portfolios: 🎨 Abril Flores – 4th Place 🎨 Julie Jones – 9th Place 🏅 Juried Entries: Shayne Schornick, Paige Brower, Evelyn Morales, Amelia Matthews, Amaeli Foster, Kristopher Saldivar, Alia Boyd, and Elise Tillis 🥉 Bronze Award Winner: Evelyn Morales ✨ We're so proud of these talented students for carrying on CHS’s tradition of excellence in the visual arts! 👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

ZEBRA TENNIS, GAME DAYYY💪🏼🦓 Our Claremore Tennis stars are ready to serve up some wins! Show up, cheer loud, and support our Zebras as they battle for victory! 💪🎾 Ace the day, Claremore! 🦓🙌 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE 🎾 VARSITY TENNIS (BOYS & GIRLS) THURSDAY 3/13 📍CZ Rumble Tournament @ HOME ⏰ All Day

Westside Elementary is Test-Ready! 🎉 Ms. Pilant’s 3rd graders at Westside Elementary had a test prep session with Mrs. Lyons, filled with confidence boosts, helpful tips, and strategies to tackle their tests! They even wrapped up with a fun BINGO game to keep things exciting! 💪🎯 Way to go, Zebras—you’ve got this! 🙌 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎾 Zebras Shine on the Court! 🦓🔥 Our Varsity Tennis Team battled the cold and crushed it on the courts! ❄️💪 The boys fought hard and brought home FOUR more medals 🏅🏅🏅🏅, while the girls showed grit and determination in tough matches! 🏆 Mackinley Sisovsky – 2nd Place 🏆 Ben Forbes – 2nd Place 🏆 Kaden Salcido & Tyger Holland – 3rd Place Proud of our Zebras for their effort and perseverance! Keep swinging! 🎾#CPSZEBRAPRIDE