Claremore Public Schools

Check out Mrs. Sagely’s class at Westside as they review vocabulary using competition and new technology! What a super fun way to practice new skills. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Everyone knows it's not officially the holiday season until you make a gingerbread man!! Claremore students of all ages are creating crafts to spread cheer. They've put a lot of effort into decorating gingerbread people and they turned out amazing! What's your favorite decoration for your winter holiday? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome Robert Cope to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! 👨‍🏫Mr. Cope is a new social studies teacher and head girls basketball coach at Claremore High School. He graduated with a Bachelors in Physical Education and Health from Black Hills State University and a Masters in Coaching, Physical Education and Health from Northern State University. 👍Mr. Cope’s favorite thing about Claremore Public Schools is “It’s like working with family! Every day I go to work with people that know me, my wife and my kids.” Mr. Cope teaches because he’s not the type to sit in an office all day, he thrives on the challenge of trying to get students to think and use their brains for good and not evil. He chose CPS because it allows him to do what he loves close to who he loves. ‼Some interesting facts about Mr. Cope is he’s originally from Montana, which he calls “the greatest state in the country (proven by science).” He also possesses a vast collection of trivial knowledge. ♥Some of Mr. Cope’s favorite hobbies include spending time with family, firing up the BBQ on the weekends, watching On Patrol: Live and cheering on THE Ohio State Buckeyes! Favorites: 📕: To America: Personal Reflections by Stephen Ambrose 🎥: Jack Reacher 📍: The mountains of Montana 🚩: THE Ohio State University 💭: Process over product. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What's your favorite coffee drink? Zebs and Jingles were spotted at Clever Fox for a morning cup of java! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Zebs&Jingles

Westside Running Club members had a triumphant pre-turkey trot before leaving for the holiday. Family members joined Westside students to complete a three mile run together! A family that runs together - can eat more holiday food! This is a great opportunity to partner with parents to encourage healthy lifestyles, bond over a shared experience, and make a memory. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The band plays on... because every season is BAND season! In the last two weeks, our Zebra Band has performed at Dickens On The Boulevard and the Claremore Christmas Parade. Tuesday, you can see them on stage at the Robson Performing Arts Center for the Annual Christmas Program beginning at 7pm. If you can't make it, ZTV will stream it live at https://youtu.be/r-yJSvUXjDY! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🤭Better late than never... 🤖Before the CHS Robotics Team headed to the Native American VEX VRC Showcase Event, they competed against 24 teams in their first regional tournament in Nowata, OK. 🏆As expected CHS had 3 teams bring home some hardware. 🏆Chloe Reedy and Raegen Hofstetter won the Design Award. 🏆Kinsey Singer, Ashton Keegan, Jared Young, Ed Alexander, Kynedee Hofstetter, Ethan Hays, Gannon Riggs, and Isaac Reedy brought the Tournament Champion accolades home. Team 9142A won the Skills Championship and Team 9142C won the Judges Award. 🦾CHS Robotics has six more tournaments on the schedule; Claremore will host 3 of those events. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Supporting Schools Never Tasted So Good 🍔Whataburger Night 📅 Tuesday, December 6th ⏲ 5p - 8p (Dine In, Drive Thru, Curbside & Delivery) 📌 1410 S Lynn Riggs Blvd. 💲Benefitting - Claremore Public School Foundation #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CLAREMORE HIGH SCHOOL GRAD BASH GIVE BACK NIGHT 🐷RibCrib 📅MONDAY, DEC. 12TH ⏲4:00PM TO 9:00PM 📍1736 S LYNN RIGGS BLVD. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome Bridgette Smith to the Zebra family in today’s New Staff Member Feature! 👨‍🏫Mrs. Smith is a new school counselor at Will Rogers Junior High. She graduated with a Bachelors in English Education from Northeastern State University and a Masters in Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. 👍Mrs. Smith’s favorite thing about Claremore Public Schools is the sense of community and desire to see students succeed. When asked why she chose to be a counselor, Mrs. Smith said, “I realized a great need for that role when I was in the classroom.” She chose CPS because she loves a large school with a small town feel. ‼Some interesting facts about Mrs. Smith is she has 5 daughters, she’s an ASCA member, she lives on a farm and raises Brown Swiss cows and she serves on the board of several dairy cattle shows. ♥Some of Mrs. Smith’s favorite hobbies include reading, showing livestock and hanging out with family. Favorites: 📕: Redeeming Love 🎥: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 🍴: Chocolate anything 🍭: Reese’s 🥤: Dr. Pepper 🌈: Blue 📍: Yellowstone 🚩: OSU 💭: “They might not need me; but they might. I’ll let my head be just in sight; a smile as small as mine might be precisely their necessity.” -Emily Dickinson #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🍕Zebs and Jingles were spotted grabbing a bite to eat at OK pizza company! YUM!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Zebs&Jingles

Zebs and Jingles were feeling a little tired after a long day of shenanigans so they stopped for the perfect pick-me-up... an energy tea from Atlas! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Zebs&Jingles

Where else do you go other than Whataburger on a Friday night in Claremore? It looks like Zebs took Jingles to this popular game night ritual. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #Zebs&Jingles

Not on campus to hear the morning announcements at CHS? You are in luck - we post all of them on the CHS LIVE FEED of the website/mobile app throughout the week. Download the Claremore Public School App on Android: http://bit.ly/2OE8G1C or iPhone: https://apple.co/2MDu6cz. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome Matt Wallen to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! 👨‍🏫 Mr. Wallen teaches PE, College & Career, Government and coaches football at Claremore High School. He graduated from UCO with a Bachelors in Professional Media and University of Oklahoma with his Masters in Organizational Leadership.He has his standard teaching certificate. 👍His favorite thing about working at Claremore Public Schools are the great kids that have a passion to be their very best. He choose CPS to “work and learn from the best.” Autonomy, mastery, purpose guides his teaching. ‼Some interesting facts about Mr. Wallen is he is a member of the Choctaw Nation, Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, and is Air Raid Certified. At his last school he secured 30K in grants to build a weight room. ♥Some of Mr. Wallen’s favorite hobbies are the Oklahoama Sooners, football and BBQ. Favorites: 📕: Stretch the Cornfield 🎥:Top Gun 🍴:Popcorn 🥤: Coke no ice 🎨:Crimson 📍: Montana 🚩: OU 💭: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Santa brought Jingles to Claremore for a visit. We all know how mischievous an elf on the shelf can be so Zebs agreed to babysit until Christmas. Check in daily on the adventures of Zebs & Jingles. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎼It's time to sing some praises for the CHS Choir members. 🎼Claremore High School Choir students selected to the 2022-2023 Oklahoma Music Educators Association ALL-STATE Choir. 3-year members: Mattie Long and Brooklyn Doonkeen 2-year members: Lacey Arthur, Gracie Roberts, and Tavis Fontenot 1-year member: Harrison Quellar 📅The All-State Choir performance will take place at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on January 21, 2023, at noon. 🎼Tavis Fontenot was also selected, for the second year, for the 2022-2023 Oklahoma Choral Directors Association ALL-STATE Jazz Choir. He is one of 24 students chosen for this ensemble and the only 5A student in the state selected. 📅The All-State Jazz performance will be at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on January 14, 2023, at 1:00 pm. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

"It's about RESPECT - we salute the flag and we shake our opponents hand." - Chad Willard, CHS Head Wrestling Coach and Asst. Athletic Director. Salute to Service / Military Appreciation Night(s) - These events are awesome! Last night's Wrestling "Salute to Service" was indicative of a school, district, and community committed to honoring those who have served, those who are serving, and those that will serve. "Standing in the gym, named after former Claremore football coach and local legend Frank Mobra who was also a WWII Marine - now that's a heritage and legacy to reflect on," Col. John Rahe. CHS Wrestling finished the night with a 51-12 varsity win and a 63-15 JV win over Bartlesville. Save the dates for our next Salute to Service Nights - March 8 (Soccer) and March 10 (Baseball). #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPSF - Claremore Public Schools Foundation - $10 for Teachers Give the gift that keeps on giving... donate in honor or memory of a teacher. All funds will go toward classroom grants that will directly impact CPS students! $10 + $10 + $10 + $10... before you know it, individual donations will add up and we'll have $100, $1000, or $10,000 to give out in teacher grants. Grants Fund: Classrooms | Library Books | Field Trips | Supplies | Labs | STEM | Literacy | Graphic Design | Art | Music Donate online on our website or mail checks to PO Box 575 - Claremore, OK 74018 "Enriching the quality of Claremore Public Schools Foundation education in the Claremore Public Schools" Donate or more info at https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/ This is a great way to show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We've watched Sylvia Admire swim to success her entire career at Claremore High School. Whether swimming for the Zebras or Trident Auqaatics, she excelled in her sport. This Zebra will trade her red and white stripes for a Red Bird logo this fall. Sylvia signed her letter of intent to swim for Illinois State University. She is now a D1 athlete at @ISURedbirds! Sylvia's hard work, sacrifice, and dedication are not limited to her swim strokes; she is also a CHS valedictorian candidate, putting her in the top 4 of the Class of 2023. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #OnceAZebraAlwaysAZebra #ISURedBirds