Claremore Public Schools

Claremore Zebras Volleyball Tryouts (2024 Season) begins tomorrow, March 25th. Be a part of one of the state's best programs! __________ 📅 March 25 and 26th 🕓 Junior High Tryouts - 4:00PM 🕕 High School Tryouts - 6:00 PM __________ 🏐 JUNIOR HIGH - For students who will be 7th and 8th graders for the 2024-25 school year. 🏐 HIGH SCHOOL - For students who will be 9th - 12th graders for the 2024-25 school year. Contact Coach Jackson at derek.jackson@claremore.k12.ok.us

Here is your CPS District April calendar reminder... 🛑 5, 12, 19, 29: Early Release You can find the complete academic calendar on our website. https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/academic-calendars

GEAR UP has some Higher Ed Hacks podcasts available! If you haven't already, we encourage you to check out Higher Ed Hacks, GEAR UP's podcast that offers tips, tricks, resources, and all things college prep for students, parents, and educators. Current episodes include the following topics: Ep. 1: Benefits of Concurrent Enrollment Ep. 2: The Path to College (& how GEAR UP helps) Ep. 3: How to Choose a College Ep. 4: College Application Essays Ep. 5: Financial Planning Ep. 6: FAFSA Ep. 7: Oklahoma’s Promise (in production) Ep. 8: Benefits of a College Degree (workforce development focus; in production) Ep. 9: College Basics (in production) Please help us spread the word about Higher Ed Hacks by sharing this link: https://okgearup.org/podcast/

🎡🦓 #ZebraTravelDiaries 🦓🎡 Cristian from Catalayah Elementary's 3rd grade hit Silver Dollar City with his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in full display! Show us how you wear your Zebra stripes! Snap a photo in your Zebra gear on your travels and share it with us. Let’s share our school spirit with the world, one adventure at a time.

"Creativity takes courage" and money. Help us unleash the creativity at CHS! The Art Club is selling exclusive Claremore T-shirts to fuel its next wave of artistic endeavors. Orders due April 2nd. Order ➡️ https://stores.inksoft.com/claremore_art_club_24/shop/home

GEAR UP staff will be at ZAP on March 28, 4-7 PM, in the Makerspace. If you have questions about Oklahoma’s Promise, please stop by. If you are a junior parent, remember that this is the last year to apply. Contact Debra Keil at dkeil@osrhe.edu if you want more information. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🍀PSA - Rogers County Health Dept. Sham ROCKIN' FAMILY FUN DAY 📅Friday, March 22 (TODAY) ⌚10 a.m.-2 p.m. 📍Claremore Community Center - 2301 N. Sioux, Claremore 74017 ⚕️ Wellness screenings (hearing, cholesterol and more) 🚗 Free car seat checks & installation 🧓🏻 Informational sessions (Alzheimer's/dementia and others) 🚮 Prescription drug disposal 🤠Will Rogers Memorial Roper Bart Taylor 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Kids games, prizes and more! 🎫Door Prizes! Register: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/95ac612924a04c88a7ec11398a903357 FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/541166208474700/?active_tab=discussion

🌍✈️ #ZebraTravelDiaries 🦓🏖️ Today's adventurous update comes from the sunny shores of Dauphin Island, Alabama! Dakota Choate (8th grade) and Hunter Dudley (6th grade) at WRJH are taking their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE on a sand crab hunting expedition. 🦀🔍 🌐 Where will the Zebra mascot pop up next? Stay tuned! 📸💼Send pictures of you showing your #CPSZEBBRAPRIDE to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us so we can see where our dazzle of zebras has visited this summer.

As we prepare to return to school on Monday, March 25th, we want to remind you that CPS will be closed for an extended holiday weekend on Friday, March 29th. This is no April Fool's joke; school will hop right back into session on April 1st, ready to finish the school year strong. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zebra Friday, Spring Break Edition.☘️ Photos courtesy of CPS Comms. Department. #cpszebrapride

🎿🦓 #ZebraTravelDiaries 🦓🎿 The Hesters hit the Rockies in Eldora, CO, showcasing their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE on the slopes! Mastering blue and black runs on day one, they proved that our Zebras can conquer any challenge. Where will our stripes take us next? Remember to send in your adventures in your Zebra gear to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us.

🎢🦓 #ZebraTravelDiaries 🦓🎢 Three darling 2nd graders from Roosa (Kora, Saylor, and Kennedy) took their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE for a spin at ROLLER WORLD USA! These young adventurers remind us that whether you're on skis, scooters, or skates, wearing your Zebra logo proudly means you're always ready for fun and adventure. Keep sending in those Zebra logo photos!

TThe members of Math Club weren't the only zebras who celebrated Pi Day!🥧 Mrs. Higgins' math classes celebrated by doing math work... but once they were finished, they got to eat their PIE (donut)! Who knew math could be so tasty? ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

#ZebraTravelDiaries 🦓🧳 Faith Eaton, a 1st grader at Westside, is living her best life and representing her #CPSZEBRAPRIDE at Disney’s Magic Kingdom over Spring Break. As you head out on vacations, staycations, day trips, camp, or any other spring break fun, send us (jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us) your pictures in your ZEBRA GEAR and tell us where you are, and we'll share them with our community.

Osiyo Zebras! Cherokee Nation cultural experts recently visited Claremont from Tahlequah to teach our 3rd through 5th-grade students about the traditional activities of Cherokee marbles, stickball, blowguns, and storytelling! The students thoroughly enjoyed this enriching experience that immersed them into the Cherokee culture! 🦓♥ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

💙💙💙🩷🩷🩷 3+3=6 Little Zebras have been added to our Zebra Dazzle this school year. Our newest addition, Brixton Jett Durham, was born on March 8th to Mrs. Katelyn Durham, an elementary teacher at Westside. Congratulations - your Zebra family can't wait to meet you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE🩷

This entry of our # ZebraTravelDiaries features a whole team of Zebras representing their #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. CHS baseball is playing in a tournament in Broken Bow this week and you can watch them on Gamechanger https://web.gc.com/teams/qWNJHqXGgRoe at 3:30 today!

It's not too early to start planning your summer activities. CPS keeps an ongoing list of camps and activities on our website (https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps). 2024 CLAREMORE ZEBRAS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP was just added. WHO: Players entering 1st through 6th grade WHEN: June 3 - 5, 2024 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. WHERE: Claremore High School Football Field Check out the recently added football camp 🏈 https://5il.co/s2i8

Within the unit, they created sundials as a reinforcement activity - demonstrating how the earth continuously turns on its axis. This fun and interactive activity helps students understand these critical concepts and the practical applications of science and math in the real world! Plus, it's lots of fun! ☀🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In Mrs. James' computer class, our fourth graders elevate their typing abilities using Typing Club! They're dedicated to developing muscle memory and mastering the home row keys. Understanding how to type is essential for children as it lays the foundation for effective communication and academic success. 💻 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE