Claremore Public Schools

Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra🦓 Welcome to our Alumni series, which features our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! As we always say, once a Zebra, always a Zebra, and these staff members understood the assignment! If you graduated with today's featured alumni or had them as teachers, give them a shoutout in the comments! 🦓 Meranda Golbek 🏫 Claremore High School - Science Teacher 🎓Zebra Alumni: 2014 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? I love that CPS is a community of special people who are always willing to lend a helping hand. My favorite part of returning to CHS is the opportunity to invest in the next generation of Zebras. 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? I don't think I have one favorite memory from my time as a Zebra student, but many of my favorites are centered around homecoming, including the elementary tours and float building. 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class? My favorite class was chemistry, which I now get to teach. 📣What was your favorite extracurricular? I loved being an athletic trainer for the football, men's basketball, and baseball teams. ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. In 2014, skinny jeans, Pharrell's song Happy, and the Lego Movie were all the rage. Instagram was fairly new, and everyone was singing the infamous "Let It Go." #cpszebrapride

Zebra Travel Diary entry #22 comes with the catch of the summer!🎣🦓 Riley Salmans, a Zebra Baseball player going into 8th grade, spent a week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! While on a fishing excursion, he reeled in a Butterfly Ray at Murrells Inlet! Looks like so much "fin"!🛥🎣🦓 Whether youre going in a boat, car, or plane just wear your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and send a photo to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us! #ZebraTravelDiaries

Zebra Travel Diary entry #21 is coming in from the Sunshine State!☀🏖 Claremore High School, Spanish & ELL teacher Mr. Robert Castillo is visiting his sister, Maureen, and family in Florida. A fun fact, Mrs. Maureen is also an ELL teacher in Kissimmee Florida, it seems a passion for teaching runs in the family!☀🦓🏖✈ Wherever you go, just wear your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE logo and send your photo to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us! #ZebraTravelDiaries

Claremore High School Chapter Team National Runner-Ups at TSA Nationals in Orlando!🦓 These Zebras competed against 50 teams across the United States in a written test category to qualify for semi-finals, and then by conducting a business meeting for finals. Their hard work paid off, and they brought home the hardware & a National Runner Up Title! As always, It's A Great Day To Be a Zebra!💪🏽🦓🏆 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra🦓 Welcome to our Alumni series, which features our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! As we always say, once a Zebra, always a Zebra, and these staff members understood the assignment! If you graduated with today's featured alumni or had them as teachers, give them a shoutout in the comments! 🦓 Lauri (Larkin) Titsworth 🏫 Gifted & Talented Teacher 🎓Zebra Alumni: 1987 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? There are many things I love about CPS. One of my favorite things to witness is staff and students interact using the principles of Great Expectations. Having been at CPS for most of my career, I am very proud of the connections I've built within the community. Taking part in the lives of students and families is impactful. 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? My very favorite school memories took place at Claremont Elementary. Our principal was Andy Hogan, our librarian was Mrs. Galbraith, and I adored every one of my classroom teachers. 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class, or who was your favorite teacher? After my elementary teachers, my favorite high school instructors were Mr. Don and Mrs. Marty Fox. She taught me to type, and he was my junior honors history instructor. Mr. Fox challenged me to display my full potential. 📣What was your favorite extracurricular? Being extremely shy, I didn't participate much in clubs. ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. Wall. Computers were becoming more affordable, although it would be a few years before I owned one personally. The #1 song was "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles, but I had my eye on a new country singer, George Strait. One of my favorites among trends is that nearly everyone dressed up for school. The bright colors, padded shoulders, ankle boots with double socks, and chunky jewelry were some of my go-to's. I regret that the clothing was extremely oversized! We had fun times dating, dragging Main (Claremore was THE DESTINATION on Friday and Saturday nights), attending football and basketball games, and seeing movies. It was a great time to be a teenager! #cpszebrapride

THIS WEEK! 🎨Art Camp July 8-11 Check out our website for a complete school and community summer activities list ➡ Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps 📣Cheer - July 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧Zebra Stripes, June - August 🍔Free Summer Meal Program, June - August 🤠City of Claremore Youth Summer Guide (over 20 options) 🚓 Claremore & Rogers County Youth Law Enforcement Programs - June/July We will add more as they are submitted 🎭💃🏼 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE.

It's that time of year again... SCHOOL SUPPLY TIME! What is your favorite school supply? If you want to get a head start picking up few things before the rush, we have updated the 24-25 supply lists. You can find them on our website here: 🖍 ELEMENTARY - https://5il.co/i4d4 📐 WRJH - https://5il.co/8u9f 🎒 CHS students will receive their lists the first week of school. 🪶 JOM - school supply pick-up will be on August 5th for all CPS students enrolled in JOM last year. A date will be announced for all NEW to CPS JOM students later. We are updating our ALL THINGS BACK TO SCHOOL webpage for this year. Check it out - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/back-to-school #CPSZEBRAPRID

National Night Out Back to School Bash 2024* Presented by Volunteers for Youth & Claremore Police Department SAVE THE DATE... 📅Tuesday, August 6, 2024 🕡6:30 to 8:30 PM 💦Claremore Lake Park Splash Pad Join us for a night of community building and fun! 🌊Splash Pad 🚑Emergency Vehicles 🌭Food 🎶Music 🏫Back-to-School Giveaways Inflatables Thank you to our sponsors: Volunteers for Youth's PAL+ Program, CPD Chaplains, Citizens Police Academy, and City of Claremore

Zebra Travel Diaries entry #19 is coming in from South Carolina!🚁🦓 Jacoby Edwards, 2nd grader at Claremont, and Izaak McMahan, CHS Alumni, visited South Carolina to attend their brother Xander's BCT graduation for the Army. Way to represent your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE, and congratulations to Xander!🚁🦓❤ Near or far, wear your Zebra gear and send your pic to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us! #ZebraTravelDiaries

Future Friday🏫🎓 ＄2 , 4 5 5 , 4 1 0 That is the amount of scholarships the Class of 2024 reported receiving this year. The Rotary Club of Claremore has continually invested in our community and its future leaders. Their annual scholarship proves their commitment to broadening the opportunities for our graduates and their post-secondary education. Six CPS seniors received $750 each from the Claremore Rotary, totaling a $4,500 investment. Here are the recipients: Drew Mason, Meredith Andrews, Annabelle Vanaman, Owen Wilson and Mason Pixley. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra🦓 Welcome to our Alumni series, which features our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! As we always say, once a Zebra, always a Zebra, and these staff members understood the assignment! If you graduated with today's featured alumni or had them as teachers, give them a shoutout in the comments! 🦓 Mistey (Jones) Book 🏫 Westside Elementary - Teacher 🎓Zebra Alumni: 1987 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? Everything! Claremore is my home, and I love the Zebras! I love teaching with my teachers; that has been one of the best experiences! 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? Westside Happy Festival! 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class, or who was your favorite teacher? Mrs. Maryanne Parkhurst - 2nd grade at Westside 📣What was your favorite extracurricular? Going to football games in high school! ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. It was the 80s - Madonna, George Strait, & Dirty Dancing! #cpszebrapride

Happy Independence Day from Claremore Public Schools!🦓🎆 Take a moment to reflect on the courage, sacrifices, and dedication of those who fought for our freedom. 🙌 🌟 Enjoy this time with your loved ones, cherish the spirit of unity, and make lasting memories. 🥳 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zebra Travel Diaries entry #18 is coming in from the mountains in Colorado!🏞🦓 Rori Williams, going into 3rd grade at Roosa, traveled to Colorado and visited Pike’s Peak and Garden of the Gods! What a fun trip with amazing views!🏞🦓❤ Whether you're going to Grandma's house or the Garden of the Gods, just wear your Zebra gear and send a photo to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us! #cpszebrapride #zebratraveldiaries

Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra🦓 Welcome to our Alumni series, which features our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! As we always say, once a Zebra, always a Zebra, and these staff members understood the assignment! If you graduated with today's featured alumni or had them as teachers, give them a shoutout in the comments! 🦓 Sandy (Colston) Silversmith 🏫 Catalayah Elementary - Instructional Assistant 🎓Zebra Alumni: 1990 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? The family feeling that Claremore has and the Zebra Pride! 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? I remember the 1990 teacher walk-out. 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class, or who was your favorite teacher? 11th grade English Terri Kruse. I remember an assignment where we had to write down lyrics to songs that would tell a story. Still to this day, I remember which songs the students in my class chose. 📣What was your favorite extracurricular? Computers class ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. Youth gone wild by skid row. Ghost was a popular movie and shoulder pads and high top reeboks. #cpszebrapride

Zebra Travel Diaries entry #17 coming in from West Palm Beach, Florida!🤿🦓🏖 Ella Bodley, a junior at CHS, is spending the summer in West Palm Beach, Florida and learning to scuba dive! What a fun way to spend your summer, we love seeing our Zebras trying new things!🤿❤🌅 No matter where you travel this summer just rep' your Claremore Zebra Dazzle and send a photo to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us!🦓 #cpszebrapride #ZebraTravelDiaries

Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra🦓 Welcome to our Alumni series, which features our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! As we always say, once a Zebra, always a Zebra, and these staff members understood the assignment! If you graduated with today's featured alumni or had them as teachers, give them a shoutout in the comments! 🦓 Leslie Evans 🏫 Roosa Elementary - Teacher 🎓Zebra Alumni: 2002 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? It just feels good to be home again! Once a ZEBRA, always a ZEBRA!! I love how Claremore Public Schools implements the 8 Great Expectations for living for our students. This teaches them character-building words such as respect and honesty and also to be creative and responsible within their society. 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? My favorite memories of being a CPS student were my cheerleading years. I enjoyed attending the games and seeing the community come together to cheer on the football team! 👩🏻‍🏫Who was your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher was Mr. Adams for Algebra. 📣What was your favorite extracurricular? I was a Claremore Varsity Cheerleader and played soccer for the high school team. #cpszebrapride

Happy retirement to Ladena Kibbe! Mrs. Kibbe has dedicated 17 years of her life to Claremore Public Schools. In the comments, let's give her a virtual 👏 ovation for her years of service.🦓❤ #cpszebrapride

Zebra Stripes Summer Camp The Zebra Stripes Summer Day Care Program is held during summer. 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 Next Session is 🌞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

It's that time of year again... SCHOOL SUPPLY TIME! What is your favorite school supply? If you want to get a head start or pick up a few things before the rush, we have updated the 24-25 supply lists. You can find them on our website here: 🖍 ELEMENTARY - https://5il.co/i4d4 📐 WRJH - https://5il.co/8u9f 🎒 CHS students will receive their lists the first week of school. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zebra Travel Diaries entry #16 coming all the way from Lake Tahoe!🦓🏞 The Cleary Family went to Lake Tahoe, CA/NV where they enjoyed the cool temperatures and the breathtaking scenery. Here we have Kyra Cleary (7th grade at WRJH) and Kylie Cleary (5th grade at Catalayah) showing their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!🏞🦓❤ Wherever you go this summer just wear your Zebra logo and send a photo to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us! #ZebraTravelDiaries