Claremore Public Schools

🦓❤️🎓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

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

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

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

🦓❤️🎓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

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

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

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

College Decision Day!🦓 From Zebras ➡ Soon to be Cowboys, Sooners, Hillcats, Bison, Bronchos & more!🦓📚 #cpszebrapride

RECORD BREAKERS📣 These Claremore Track Athletes broke long standing school records this season, so let’s celebrate!🥳🦓💪🏼 Relay Teams: Girls: 🏃‍♀️ The girls 4x200m relay team broke the school record with a time 1:46.81 at the regional tournament and landed a 1st place finish! The previous record was set in 1997. Congratulations to Lynie Bailey, Kortlynn Sansom, Presley Woods, and Addison Reavis! 🏃‍♀️The same group of girls also broke the 4x100m relay school record with a time 49.90 at the regional tournament and landed a 2nd place finish! The previous record was set in 2003. Congratulations again, to Lynie Bailey, Kortlynn Sansom, Presley Woods, and Addison Reavis! Freshmen: 🏃‍♂️Brandon Shaw broke the open 200m school freshmen record with a time of 22.66 at the first home meet of the season. The previous record had been standing since 1998 with a time of 22.71. To make this story even more special the meet number he was given for the day was 2271. 🏃‍♀️Addison Reavis broke the girls open 400m record, which was previously set two years ago by her sister, Paiten Reavis. Our Zebras are on a mission this year and are bringing the heat to the State Tournament this weekend! Good luck, Zebras! #cpszebrapride

“Each day of our lives, we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” —Charles R. Swindoll. With Mother's Day this weekend, we thought we'd celebrate with a link to all the photos taken at the Senior Tea. 💐☕ You will have to download the photo from the Google Drive at the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11wkpsFai-bnj9zLRzkWg6WMBpJRpci-z?usp=sharing

TODAY - Claremore Zebra Sports Foundation & CPS Athletic Department provideS pre-season physicals for CHS & WRJH student-athletes. 📅 MAY 8, 2024 🕝 Start 2:30 PM 📍CHS New Gym Lobby 💲COST: $20.00 Forms and other details: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/1574391

CURRENT STUDENTS - Registration for the 24-25 school year is now open through your IC parent portal. More info here: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/1576376?org=cps

🦓❤🎓COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION - 11 Days brought to you by the Britos! Mrs. Tiffani Brito is an instructional assistant at Westside Elementary, where she has been for 8 years. She appreciates the opportunities Claremore offers that have allowed her to “watch Kalin grow and excel in the engineering program at CHS. She has really been able to find something that she enjoys and wants to make a career out of. Through this program, she has met so many incredible people from all over. It has also helped improve her public speaking and leadership skills, which will help her in the future. This year, she became the president of SkillsUSA. They competed and won the State competition and are now hoping for a win at Nationals for the 3rd year in a row! All of her confidence and knowledge helped her gain early acceptance into OSU's Engineering Program.” She credits many notable teachers in our schools: “It’s so hard to narrow down the most impactful between Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Steidley, and Mrs. Hammack. I would have to say Mrs. Hammack though, because she has always been so encouraging and helpful to Kalin in and out of the classroom. She always made sure that Kalin had a chance to experience every possibility available to her. She has helped Kalin see her full potential and reinforce what her Dad and I have always tried to tell her. We are so thankful that Mrs. Hammack is at CHS to help inspire others in the future, and are forever grateful for what she has done for our daughter!” Kalin Brito hit the ground running as a kindergartener at Westside Elementary, later continuing to WRJH and CHS. In a short 11 days, she will be graduating on the same stage as her dad did in 2004. Kalin is not only on the Lady’s Basketball team, but an active member of the Astronomy Club, the Math Club, the Chemistry Club, SAGA, NTC, SkillsUSA, Young Democrats, and has taken challenging AP and concurrent courses. What she will remember most from her time at CPS will be her “experience in the Engineering program with my advisors, Mrs.Steidley and Ms.Hammack.” Her fondest memories with her mom stem from when she “had the same lunch as us in junior high. She would order food for my friends and I, and we would all hang out.” Kalin's influence and role within our Zebra Family will be remembered for years! #cpszebrapride

If you would like to watch the Claremore high School Senior Awards this evening, log onto ZTV. https://www.youtube.com/live/478mECA8mgo?si=dspN44qoN3YcsHzI