Claremore Public Schools

Let’s welcome Barbara Petersen to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Barbara Petersen is a 6th-grade math teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's in Science in Elementary 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, ”I attended CPS from PreK-12th. It is very familiar to me, it feels like home. I am excited to see the other side of the curtains as a teacher.” Mrs. Bacon enjoys 📚: Dune 🍽: Hunger Games Series 🍬: Kit Kat 🥤: Lemonade 🌈: Blue 📍 : California Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Barbara Petersen!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our Lady Zebras went 7-0 to win the Claremore Crossover Championship! Way to go, Ladies!💪🏽🏆🦓 📣💪🏽Congratulations to the 3 All-Tournament selections: Sr. Claire Hardage Sr .Ella Ramsey So. Grace Baughman #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore High School Band's "Sail Away" Show Wins Championship Trophy at Oologah Stallion Battalion Marching Band Competition After a five-year wait, the band's triumphant return with the championship trophy marks a momentous achievement for the talented group of performers. Competing against 16 other bands, Claremore High School Band's exemplary performance shone through, earning them the well-deserved top honor. The color guard also brought home a third-place trophy. The captivating show, titled "Sail Away," showcased the band's exceptional musical prowess, featuring renditions of "All is Found" from Frozen II, "Come Sail Away" by Styx, and "Sailing" by Christopher Cross. The band's performance left the audience in awe and secured their well-deserved victory. The CHS band will perform their show at half-time at the next home football game so come out to see our CHAMPIONS in person!

Westside teachers Ms. Frost and Mrs. Durham are part of a select group of Oklahoma teachers teaming up with the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance to pilot a high-quality science curriculum formulated to target how students learn best. This national effort of open science resources will ignite students' excitement and curiosity about science in their classrooms! 🦓🧪❤ We are so excited and proud of the initiative our Westside staff has taken to help prepare our students for a STEM-enabled future! Former Westside and CPS STEM teacher extraordinaire Mrs. Rahn was there to help guide our teachers through this new program; after all - Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra! ❤🦓🧪 #cpszebrapride

Let’s welcome Kent Wadsworth to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Kent Wadsworth is a 7th grade Geography teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. He graduated from Cameron University with a Bachelor's in Arts. This is his first year teaching! When asked what he likes best about Claremore Public Schools, he shared, “The family atmosphere with a small hometown feeling.” Mr. Wadsworth enjoys 🍽: Hoosiers 🍬: Anything chocolate 🥤: Coke Zero 🌈: Blue 📍 : White Sandy Beach 📝: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.” Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Kent Wadsworth!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S ZEBRA XC MEET DAY! 💪🏽🦓 Our Zebras are running today at Claremore Walnut Park! Show up or show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!🏃🏼‍♂️💪🏽🦓 📍Claremore Walnut Park 📆 Friday, September 27th

Your favorite day... Zebra Friday.🤫🦓 Photos are courtesy of CPS Comms. Department. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

YOU KNOW WHAT DAY IT IS... IT'S ZEBRA GAME DAY!🦓💪🏼🏈 Our Zebras will play on LEGENDARY LANTOW FIELD tonight against the Tahlequah Tigers! Show up and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!💪🏼🦓 📍: Legendary Lantow Field 📆: Friday, September 20th 💲: $5 Admission ⏰: Kickoff @ 7:00pm If you can't make it, ZTV has got you covered with the link below: https://youtube.com/live/NrfTfXRJz9I?feature=share NOTE: ZTV will never require you to pay to watch a live stream. Beware of random spammers trying to promote paid streaming. 🚫Claremore does not allow backpacks, large purses, oversized tote bags, or diaper bags into the stadium. See our safety policies here: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/1226040

These pre-k cuties took their first trip to the library, making memories one book at a time!📚❤ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

WE ❤ DRESS UP DAYS!🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Great food, great friends, and even better memories! 🍽️🦓❤ Sharing conversation over meals helps our Zebra Family create lifelong friendships and cherished memories in the cafeteria! ❤ #cpszebrapride

Let’s welcome Makenzie Haltom to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Makenzie Haltom is a 2nd grade teacher at Catalayah Elementary. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's in Science. This is her first year teaching! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “I love the family atmosphere. The whole CPS community is welcoming, friendly, and incredibly supportive.” Mrs. Haltom enjoys 🍽: Beauty and the Beast 🍬: Gummy bears 🥤: Dr Pepper or Sweet Tea 🌈: Pink 📍 : Florida, Disney World Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Makenzie Haltom!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Over at Westside, Mrs. Books' first graders have been working on number sense and number sequencing. Math is fun when you're working with friends! ➕🔢 #cpszebrapride

Homecoming Tours one of our favorite homecoming activities, from elementary to high school all of our students get to join in the fun!🦓❤📣 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Book's first graders at Westside Elementary have been working on number sense and number sequencing. Math is fun when you're working with friends! ➕🔢 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Maria Noble to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Maria Noble is a 6th grade English teacher at Will Roger Junior High. She graduated from Saratov State University in Russia with a Bachelor's in BS in German and English Ed. This is her first year teaching as a Zebra, but her 21st year teaching! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “I love my students and my fellow teachers. It’s a great place to work.” Mrs. Nobel enjoys 📚: My Struggle 🍽: The Salt of The Earth 🍬: Snickers 🥤: Coffee 🌈: Yellow 📍 : Cruise 📝: “Life can only be understood backwards;but it must be lived forwards” - Soren Kierkegaard Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mrs. Maria Noble!❤🦓 #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!🦓💪🏽 📅Tuesday, September 24th 📍@ Bishop Kelly ⌚ Varsity @ 6:30pm

At Catalayah Elementary, Ms. Hall's first-grade class practiced their spelling words with hands-on learning using shaving cream!🦓🔠 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Brooke Gibson to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Brooke Gibson is a Co- Agriculture Education Advisor at Claremore High School. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors in Agriculture Education. This is her first year as a Zebra! When asked what she likes best about Claremore Public Schools, she shared, “The generosity and welcoming spirit of the staff members I have met so far is what makes CPS like home.” Ms Gibson enjoys 📚: Twilight Eclipse 🍽: Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith 🍬: Almond Snickers 🥤: Coke Zero 🌈: Purple 📍 : Hawaii 📝: “Let it be honeybee.” Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Brooke Gibson!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public Schools wants to partner with parents and guardians to accomplish our District goals for ALL students: to raise student achievement, close the achievement gap, provide educational equity, and ensure a safe educational environment.  One way we do this is through parent-teacher conferences. Although you can request a conference at any time, the district schedules four evening dates each year for conferences.  Sept. 26th is the first opportunity for our Claremore High School conferences. MARK YOUR CALENDARS with all the dates for the 24-25 school year: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/974478