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, these staff members understood the assignment! If you graduated with today's featured alumni or had them as a teacher, give them a shoutout in the comments! 🦓 Jessica (McGill) Peck 🏫 Claremont Elementary - 1st Grade Teacher 🎓Zebra Alumni: 1999 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? It's been fun to see how much CPS has changed and grown. Plus, my students and coworkers make coming to work so much fun! 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? I loved playing basketball and tennis with some of my best friends. 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class or teacher? My favorite teacher was Mr. Busby for trigonometry. 🏆What was your favorite extracurricular? I did a lot of extracurricular activities, but tennis was my favorite by far. ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. I loved listening to grunge and rap. My go-to clothes were Lucky Jeans, Abercrombie and Fitch sweaters, and Doc Martens. #cpszebrapride

🍔🍊🥗Claremore Zebras FREE Summer Meals In conjunction with the USDA Seamless Summer Program, the CPS Child Nutrition Department will continue offering FREE MEAL for students 18 and under this summer.​ 📅 June 3 - June 28 & July 8 - August 2, 2024 🚫No meals will be provided the week of July 1-5, 2024 🍽 Dine-In ONLY 🕣Breakfast 7:30 - 8:30 AM l Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Mon. -Fri.) 📍Roosa Elementary - 2001 N Sioux Ave. 🕥Breakfast 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM l Lunch 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Mon. - Thurs.) 📍Claremore High School - 201 E Stuart Roosa 🕥 LUNCH ONLY 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Mon. -Fri.) 📍 Westside Elementary - 2600 Holly Rd #CPSZEBRAPRIDE Read more - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/1613209

What a week we've all had. It made our Zebra hearts smile to see and connect with our Claremont families. Several teachers caught the Zebra Eats bus to check in on their students as they delivered lunches. The mobile deliveries will continue this week. Zebra Eats... lunch delivery is for anyone 18 years and under. The Zebra bus will pass out lunch starting at 11:30 AM on the corner of 10th and Choctaw and will travel up and down each block between Choctaw and Dorothy across Hwy 20. The bus will stop at the end of each block. This is part of our federal seamless summer lunch program. You do not have to attend CPS. If you have questions, contact jragland@claremore.k12.ok.us or call 918-923-4265. #cpszebrapride

THIS WEEK! ⚾ Baseball - June 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 🎨Art - 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 🏀Basketball (CHS & RSU) - May 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 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

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, 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! 🦓 Tobi (Salmons) Riggs 🏫Roosa Elementary - Kindergarten Teacher 🎓Zebra Alumni: 1985 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? I love that the kindergarteners you teach remember you through High School, and of course, I love the people I work with! I have been a teacher/para at Claremore Schools for 20 years. Over the years, I have enjoyed teaching the children and grandchildren of friends and returning families and building old and new friendships! 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? I had the best time hanging out with my friends in "the pit" during lunch! 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class or teacher? Coach Alger Flood 🏆What was your favorite extracurricular? I played softball...third base, and pitcher (for Coach Payne and Coach Bradley). I also played defense for the basketball team (for Coach Keith...it was 6 on 6 back then!). ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. Wake Me Up Before You Go by WHAM , Like a Virgin by Madonna, Back to the Future (movie) , Rambo, and Rocky IV. #cpszebrapride

Future Friday🏫🎓 ＄2 , 4 5 5 , 4 1 0 That is the amount of scholarships the Class of 2024 reported receiving this year. Fifteen CPS Seniors received $1,000 each from the Bluejacket Scholarship Fund, totaling 15 scholarships and a $15,000 investment. Pictured representing their college of choice is: 🔴 Rogers State University: Layne Rice & Jayce Rice 🔴 Oklahoma State University: Payton Roberts, Madison Ferrel, Mason Erstad & Zachary Hinds 🔴 Baylor University: Andrew Mason 🔴 University of Oklahoma: Meredith Andrews, Mason Pixley, Jared Young & Gracie Roberts 🔴University of Arkansas: David Ryals & Linden Humphrey 🔴University of Tulsa: Abbey Henderickson & Gannon Riggs The Bluejacket Scholarship was established by Donald and Estelle Bluejacket and is administered by the Claremore Public Schools Foundation. Having no children of their own, they arranged to leave a lasting gift to Claremore students. It was the Bluejacket's wish to give back to Claremore students in a meaningful and lasting way. In 2005, their estate was given to the Claremore Public Schools Foundation to invest for future Claremore students' generations. 2007 Sam and Hazel Lessley contributed substantially to the Bluejacket Scholarship endowment. The Bluejackets directed the Claremore Public Schools Foundation to award scholarships to students "with proven records of academic achievement." #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #FutureFriday

Catalayah Elementary first graders had daily writing prompts! Their favorite day was, “Would You Rather Wednesday”, where they had to choose between two things and explain their choice! What about you? Do you prefer cats or dogs?🦓✏️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Higher Ed Hacks – Oklahoma’s Promise edition is live today! Join Dr. Colbi Beam, associate vice chancellor for state grants and scholarships, as she gives her expert insight on how students can earn a college tuition scholarship through Oklahoma's Promise. In under 10 minutes, Dr. Beam outlines the qualifications and application process for Oklahoma's Promise. Listen now: OKGearUp.org/Podcast

Mrs. Keener and the Claremont Elementary Choir students recently made a special visit to the Brookdale Senior Living Center. They performed a concert for the residents and brought smiles to everyone in attendance! Great job, Zebras!🎤🦓♥️ #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! 🦓 Noah Grimett 🏫Claremore High School - Teacher 🎓Zebra Alumni: 2018 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? I love the family feel of our school district. Everyone is welcoming and makes you feel like you’re part of a big family. I have relationships with the teachers who taught me as a student and have those same relationships now as a coworker with those same teachers. 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? Being apart of two homecomings. 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class or teacher? Jimmy Sherl 🏈What was your favorite extracurricular? Did you hold any positions? Being a part of Claremore Zebra football and baseball. ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. Lululemon #cpszebrapride

Claremore High School Bio-Med Innovations class deep dived into hands-on learning with the dissection of pigs. Through this experience, students gain invaluable insights into anatomy, physiology, and medical techniques. Guided by Mr. Riggs, they explore the intricate structures and functions of organs, fostering a deeper understanding of biological systems. This engaging activity not only enhances scientific knowledge but also cultivates critical thinking and teamwork skills essential for future healthcare professionals. 🦓👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️🩺 #cpszebrapride

💙💙💙🎀🎀🎀+💙 = 7 We have added 7 little zebras to our Zebra Dazzle this school year. Our newest addition, Jasper, was born on May 23rd to Coach Cunningham, a teacher and coach at Claremore High School. Jasper was welcomed home by his two siblings. Congratulations - your Zebra family can't wait to meet you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE🩷

Students in Mrs. Rahn’s STEM class had to plan, design, build and test a lunar lander that carried a rover with a payload of an “Eggstronaut” all while staying within a budget. Each straw, plastic bottle or piece of tape had a cost. The winning team’s egg survived the drop and rolled the furthest while spending the least amount of money! They learned that engineers not only design but also stay within a budget!🥼🚀🦓 #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, 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! 🦓 Bruce Riggs 🏫Claremore High School - Science Teacher 🎓Zebra Alumni: 1983 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? I love teaching former classmates and the students who had Mrs. Riggs (my wife) in kindergarten. I appreciate that the school continues to provide world-class facilities and opportunities that support all our students. I get to teach something I truly love: Biomedical Science. It is very gratifying to see some of our students choosing to pursue medical career pathways. It is a significant benefit to our home community. 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? One of my favorite memories is the student body gathering in the "pit" at the High School to play ping pong daily at lunch. High school was very enjoyable. 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class or teacher? My favorite teacher was Alger Flood. My favorite class was Biology. 🏈What was your favorite extracurricular? Claremore Zebra Football! ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. Michael Jackson and Star Wars - "Return of the Jedi". #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! 🦓 Breanna Swicegood 🏫Roosa Elementary - Nurse 🎓Zebra Alumni: 2011 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? The atmosphere and culture. You won’t find a better group of people! I didn’t get the opportunity to go to elementary school in the district, so returning to work at Roosa has been so fun and rewarding. I work with amazing people who are molding and shaping our mini zebras. I’m so grateful to play a small part in that. 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? As many people know, I had an emergency liver transplant during my senior year at CHS. My favorite memory was returning to school for the first time post-transplant and being greeted by all of the warm, friendly faces of my friends and teachers - some of which I had never even had in class. CPS surrounded my family and me during that time, and it is something I will forever cherish. 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class or teacher? I plead the fifth because I’m Facebook friends with a lot of them now. :) ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. Ugg boots, PINK yoga pants, soffe shorts, and the iconic Snooki hair bump. #cpszebrapride

Claremore Zebra Basketball hosted their 2024 summer camp preparing the future of Zebra Basketball!💪🏼🏀🦓 #cpszebrapride

Zebra Pilots in Action: Students Take Flight with Paper Airplanes and Alphabet Adventures!🛫🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CPS will begin delivering FREE lunch to the Claremont Elementary area on Tuesday. Zebra Eats... lunch delivery is for anyone 18 years and under. The Zebra bus will start passing out lunch at 11:30 AM on the corner of 7th and Choctaw and will travel up and down each block between Choctaw and Dorothy until it reaches Hwy 20. If you have questions contact jragland@claremore.k12.ok.us or call 918-923-4265.

Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra🦓 We are starting an Alumni series featuring our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! Like we always say, Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra, and these staff members understood the assignment! If you graduated with today's feature alumni or had them as teachers, give them a shoutout in the comments! 🦓 Sayre Whitaker 🏫Westside Elementary - Pre K Teacher 🎓Zebra Alumni: 2002 ❤What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member? The back-to-school breakfast and meeting at the PAC, where the band plays the fight song, are always fun and exciting, and they really get me excited to start the year! 💭What is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student? I remember being in kindergarten at Roosa with Mrs. Steidley, and we made gingerbread man cookies. The next day we came to class and “someone” had stolen them. We had to go around the school to find them, and I remember being so mad when we found our cookies in the principal’s office. I mean, how dare she?! She’s supposed to be a role model! Now I find this memory funny and sweet of our teacher coming up with this fun way to meet and remember all the staff members around the school we encountered that day. 👩🏻‍🏫What was your favorite class or teacher? Mrs. Mary Marshall, my First-grade teacher whose class I returned to and shadowed as a high school student when she taught kindergarten or pre-k. ⭐What was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc. Lose Yourself by Eminem Drumline with Nick Cannon came out that year before he had 100 kids lol. The Hot Chick came out that year too. I can’t meet anyone named Jessica without thinking “It’s me Jessica!”. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE