Claremore Public Schools

🦓❤🎓COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 5 Days brought to you by the Mudds! Mr. David Mudd is the assistant principal at Claremont Elementary. He has been a staff member at CPS for 8 years. Mrs. Vanessa Mudd, CPS’s technology instructional specialist, shares her fondest memory from Nick’s time at Claremore: “Ms. Moss once told me about a time when she came into the building with a handful of devices, and Nick came and opened the door for her. Hearing that he’s being a gentleman makes my heart happy.” They are both grateful for Mrs. Huddleston’s role in shaping Nick into the student and person he is today. Nicholas Mudd kicked off his Zebra career as a seventh-grader at the junior high before continuing on to CHS. During high school, he was an active member of the Art Club and enjoyed taking visual art classes. His dad and stepmother encouraged this passion and displayed his artwork everywhere they could. He shares that one time when he went to visit Vanessa, the art he made was displayed sideways - allowing them both a good laugh! His favorite memories stem from these programs: “I have enjoyed my Graphic Design class. It allowed me the opportunity to make stickers for prom, business cards for several of the clubs, and design a logo for a shirt.” He will forever cherish his “father and stepmother for helping me get ready for prom, and then running around town with me to get pictures before I had to leave.” It's been a memorable 6 years for Nicholas as part of our Zebra Dazzle! #cpszebrapride

Students chose a famous figure to study about their life and then presented their life story in style! They did such a wonderful job we couldn’t tell if they were our Zebras students or celebrities!📚✏️⭐️ #cpszebrapride

Congratulations to Claremore High School junior AJ Rinehard on her achievement as the Tulsa Mayfest Art Show winner! Her drawing, titled "Pink Lemonade," won 1st place and a $500 prize. What a remarkable display of her talent and hard work; way to go, AJ!🏅🎨🦓 #cpszebrapride

Congratulations to Kaden Salcido and Tyger Holland on placing 5th at the OSSAA State Tennis tournament. Congratulations to our Zebra Athletes on a great year.🦓🏅🎾 #cpszebrapride

🦓❤️🎓COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 6 Days brought to you by the Peters! Mrs. Heather Peters is a third-grade teacher at Roosa Elementary and has been a staff member at CPS for 7 years. Her son, Brett Peters, graduated from Claremore High School’s Class of 2021. She credits Mrs. Bacon, Coach Jahn, Coach Willard, and Coach Webber for their significant impact on Katie’s education: “Mrs. Bacon was a treasure and helped transform my daughter into a reader. The coaches have been great role models and leaders for both of my children.” A Zebra since sixth grade, Katie has attended WRJH and CHS. She is an active member of the art club, which allows her an outlet for her creative nature. Katie’s fondest memories from Claremore have stemmed from “the amazing teachers I had here. Specifically, Mrs. Steckline, Mrs. Hoffer, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Perry, and both Bennett brothers have positively impacted my education and well-being”. A special memory she has with her mom was “getting to see her kids in the mornings before my school started.” It has been a remarkable 7 years for Katie as part of our Zebra Family! #cpszebrafamily

🎆🎇PLEASE SHARE…PSA There will be a fireworks display after the Claremore High School Commencement Ceremony on May 19, 2024. Graduation will begin at 7:30p and end between 9-9:30p. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🦓❤️🎓COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 7 Days brought to you by the Vickreys! Ms. Shea Vickrey is the nurse at Catalayah Elementary and has been a staff member at CPS for 5 years. Her fondest memories of Brenlyn’s time at CPS stem from the athletic opportunities she had access to at the high school. She reminiscences when “Brenlyn represented the Claremore swim team in competitions and on the homecoming court. She qualified and placed at Swim State for 3 years.” She credits Coach Bennett for the significant difference he made in Brenlyn’s education: “He was not only one of Brenlyn's teachers, but he also took the initiative to know her as a person and truly showed an interest in her life.” A Zebra since freshman year, Brenlyn has attended and impacted CHS. She is an athlete for our track, swim, and wrestling teams. Brenlyn’s fondest memories are traced back to her involvement in athletics, “ Placing every year in swimming state while representing the school.”. When recalling a special memory with her mom, she expressed how much she loved “going up to my mom’s office and helping all the sick kids.” It has been a memorable 4 years for Brenlyn as a Zebra! #cpszebrapride

🦓❤️🎓COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 8 Days brought to you by the Faulconers! Ms. Sommer Faulconer is the physical education teacher at Westside Elementary, where she has taught for 13 years. A cherished memory she has from Peyton’s time at school was when he “was the top runner in running club for several years at Catalayah.” She recognizes Ms. Jeannie Seidel for the drastic role she had in shaping Peyton’s future. Peyton began his journey as a Zebra in kindergarten at Catalayah Elementary, later going to WRJH and CHS. He was a diligent member of the Christian Club, Young Republicans, and the Career Development program. Like his mother, Peyton’s precious memories are rooted in “being involved in the running club at Catalayah Elementary. Catalayah’s running club sparked my love for setting and achieving goals, setting me on a path of growing my work ethic to make me the person I am today.” A special moment he had at the high school was “when my dad, Jeff Faulconer, started ZTV, I had the opportunity to be in one of the lip dubs.” The place the Faulconers hold within our Zebra Family will last indefinitely; after all - Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra! #cpszebrapride

This just in... CHS Junior, Emma Robinson is the OSSAA 5A Girls 3200m State Runner-Up & also broke the 3200m school record with a time of 11:48.91!💪🏽🏃🏼‍♀️ #cpszebrapride

Zebra Friday w/ a few throwbacks.🤘🏼 Photos are courtesy of CPS Comms. Department. #cpszebrapride

🦓❤️🎓COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 9 Days brought to you by the Combs! Ms. Mollie Combs has been an instructional assistant for 2 years at Catalayah Elementary. When reflecting on Brennan's school years, she recalls how she “had to warn his elementary teachers he likes to talk, it doesn’t matter to who he has he has just always been so outgoing.” She acknowledges Mrs. Book for the lasting memories he made in her class: “He still talks about how much fun he had that year in 1st grade. Mrs. Book and Brennan enjoyed giving Mrs. Davis a hard time for being an OU fan when we all know that OSU is better.” A Zebra since Pre-K, Brennan attended Roosa, WRJH, and CHS. He is an athlete for Zebra Baseball and is grateful to CPS for allowing him to form so many lasting friendships over the years. A special memory he has had with his mom at school was “going to Catalayah and being able to hang out with her students.” It has been a fun and unforgettable 13 years for Brennan as a Zebra! #cpszebrapride

Congratulations to Matthew Bains, Gabriel Sorrels, and Logan Henson on making the Oklahoma Jazz Educators & Oklahoma Bandmasters Association All-Star Team!🎷🥁 The Oklahoma Jazz Educators (OKJE) and the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association (OBA) co-host auditions for an honor band during the state jazz competition. Eligible students from schools affiliated with OKJE participate in auditions involving an etude, improvisation, and sight-reading. Top scorers join the OKJE/OBA All-Star Jazz ensemble, rehearsing challenging pieces for a few days before performing in a concert. Way to go, Zebras!🦓🥳 #cpszebrapride

Good luck to Zebra tennis players, Will Jones, Tiger Holland, Kaden Salcido, & Mackinley Sisovsky, as they compete at the State Tournament! Bring home the hardware, Zebras!🎾🦓💪🏽🏅 #cpszebrapride

Happy #SchoolPRDay! 🎉 Today, on the second Friday of May, we celebrate @NSPRA National School Communicators Day, dedicated to the talented individuals who craft our school’s narratives, share our triumphs, and keep everyone connected. Today, we shine the spotlight on those who work magic behind the screens, behind the lens, behind the stories! Whether they’re known around here as the "Facebook guru," "website wizard," "bossy lady," or "school paparazzi,"—you get the picture (catch that pun 📷). Each title just scratches the surface of their many talents. Thank you to everyone who helps us connect, communicate, celebrate, and cultivate a strong partnership with our CPS families and community. Here’s to the stories we tell and the memories we cherish! And to the unsung heroes of our team —our staff, students, interns, and the community—for your contributions. Your vibrant #CPSZEBRAPRIDE is the heartbeat of our storytelling. We couldn’t weave these wonderful tales without your fantastic photos, lively updates, and engaging content. 📷 Jamie Brace - District Director of Communications 📷 Angie Hendrickson - Roosa Elementary School 📷 Tia Henson - Claremont Elementary 📷 Rachel Salcido - Catalayah Elementary School 📷 Lauren Hamilton - Westside Elementary School-Claremore Public Schools 📷 Melissa Jauquet - Will Rogers Junior High 📷 Brooke Lee - Claremore High School 📷 Chloe Zickefoose - District Communications Specialist 📷 Avery Welch, RSU and Jessica Ericksen, CHS - Spring Interns

We are proud to announce that Cadet Ensign Katelyn Sterba, a sophomore at Claremore High School, has been selected as the State of Oklahoma JROTC Cadet of the Year!💪🏽🏆 Katelyn has been honored with the prestigious Cadet Colonel Miranda Dodd Leadership award, recognizing her exceptional leadership, volunteerism, and teamwork. With a 3.958 GPA, Katelyn is not only dedicated to her studies but also to her community, amassing an impressive 176 hours of community service over the last year. Serving as the acting Navy JROTC Supply Officer, Katelyn is an integral part of her unit's success as the Claremore NJROTC program was recognized as a Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors this year - a first in its history at Claremore. Katelyn's involvement doesn't stop there! She actively participates in various NJROTC activities, including the academic team, physical fitness Raider team, drone team, Color Guard, and drill. Her commitment and enthusiasm exemplify the spirit of JROTC. The Cadet Colonel Miranda Dodd JROTC Leadership Award is a fitting tribute to outstanding cadets who embody the values of leadership, volunteerism, and teamwork. Named in honor of Cadet Colonel Miranda Dodd, a true leader at Choctaw High School, this award symbolizes the legacy of excellence she left behind. Congratulations to Cadet Ensign Katelyn Sterba for this well-deserved recognition!💪🏽🏆🦓 #cpszebrapride

🦓❤️🎓COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 10 Days brought to you by the Vanamans! Ms. Cindy Vanaman is one of the counselors at Claremore High School, where she has been for 10 years. One of her favorite moments with Annabelle was when “Annabelle needed to be checked out for a doctor's appointment, and Officer Sandusky offered to get her. He went to the door with handcuffs out and announced that he needed to see Annabelle Vanaman. Having your mom in the building is both a blessing and a curse!” She shares that “all the teachers Annabelle has had have influenced her in different ways, at different times in her high school career. Mr. Castillo has probably been her favorite teacher. Coach Cope definitely influenced her most, helping shape her into the woman she is today.” Annabelle began her Zebra career during her freshman year at Claremore High School, which allowed her to graduate on the same stage as her dad did in 1984 (40 years later). While at school, she participated in many clubs and opportunities available to our high school students: Athletic Training, Concurrent classes, FCA, Spirit Squad, Student Council, AP Classes, and was a player on the girls’ basketball team. What she loves most about being part of the Zebra Family is “the positive environment created by the faculty and students.” A special part of having her mom at CPS with her is being able to “get snacks out of my mom’s office every day.” It's been a memorable 4 years for Annabelle as part of our Zebra Dazzle! #cpszebrapride

More camps have been added to our Summer Activities webpage. Currently, we have 🏀Basketball (CHS & RSU) 🏈Football 🏐Volleyball 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧Zebra Stripes 🤠City of Claremore Youth Summer Guide (over 20 options) 🍔Free Summer Meal Program 🚓 Claremore & Rogers County Youth Law Enforcement Programs 📣Cheer Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps

Westside Kindergarteners are deep in their exploration of bugs and life cycles, and stumbled upon a moth during playground time!🌟🦋 🌿 #cpszebrapride

Zebra Stripes Summer Camp The Zebra Stripes Summer Day Care Program is held during the summer season. Our program focuses on providing exceptional care for kindergarten through fifth grade. (Pre-K enrolment is accepted on a case-by-case basis.) The program will offer age-appropriate activities to provide the children with social, emotional, and physical development. June - August 2024 Kindergarten - Fifth Grade 2 Camp Sessions 🌞June 3 - June 28, 2024 🌞July 8 - August 2, 2024 ⌚ 6:30 AM - 6 PM Full-Time l Part-Time l Drop-In Rates Available Summer Enrollment Packet https://5il.co/gxfd

Claremore Zebra 👉🏼 Williams Wood Owl CHS senior, Gage Hall's signing with Williams Wood University signifies his commitment to playing golf at the collegiate level. This achievement reflects his athletic prowess and dedication, highlighting his achievement both academically and athletically! Congratulations, Gage!🦓🏌🏼‍♂️⛳ Link to signing photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Cjq4s4u7-6CTwDUI_PPxGxUKFHWK3UMn?usp=sharing #CPSZEBRAPRIDE