Claremore Public Schools

Let’s welcome Ms. Kendall Fudge to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature!♥🦓 Ms. Fudge is a 7th & 8th-grade English teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. She graduated from Roger State University with a Bachelors in Business Administration. She was an RSU student-athlete and spent three and a half years as a member of the RSU Dance Team. She was on the UDA Nationals Team, where she traveled to Orlando, FL, and competed at the ESPN Sports Complex! This is her first year teaching, and she chose to start her teaching career here at CPS. When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “I have not had the privilege to experience anything at CPS yet, but I am so excited to get to know the students and staff members. Claremore has a strong community culture, and I firmly believe that the school system plays a massive role.” She chose teaching because “I am very passionate about ensuring that the next generation has a safe and welcoming environment to learn and grow. It is a privilege to be a stepping stone in their educational journey!” Ms. Fudge has a dog named Blue, and her fun fact is she can do a chicken impression! 📚: I love romance or fantasy novels! 📽: The Twilight Saga 🍽: Chocolate Croissant 🍬: Nerd Gummy Clusters 🥤: Starbucks Pink Drink 🌈: Pink 📍 : I went on a cruise this summer! I travel to Cozumel and Progresso! 📝: "I encourage you, even in the darkest times, to love more, to give more, to embrace more, be kind more, and I promise you it makes a difference." -Harry Styles Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Ms. Kendall Fudge! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Ms. Julia Loyd to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature!🦓❤ Ms. Loyd is a 1st-grade teacher at Catalayah Elementary. She has taught for 3 years, and this is her first year at CPS. When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “they have a positive outlook on teaching and strive to help those struggling.” She chose teaching because “I have a passion for reading. I love encouraging students in their reading journey because having a love of reading will take them far in life.” Ms. Loyd enjoys reading, traveling and hiking with her dog, kayaking, camping, laying out by the pool, watching great TV shows, and hanging out with friends and family. She has 2 cats, Ollie & Zora, I have a German Shepherd, Darcy. A few fun facts about Ms. Lloyd and her family are somehow related to Elvis Presley, she can play piano by ear, and she never had any wisdom teeth! 📚: Fahrenheit 451 📽: Where The Crawdads Sing 🍽: Chips, popcorn, or crackers and cheese (of any kind) 🍬: Reese's, Snickers, Twizzlers, Blow Pops 🥤: Iced Lattes, Pepsi Zero, Dr Pepper Zero, Sprite Zero 🌈: Black, Grey, Periwinkle, Teal 📍 : Beaches or Mountains 📝: “Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and diligence." - Abigail Adams Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Family, Ms. Julia Loyd! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Zeb's costume never changes, always reppin' Zebra Red & White, but we would love to see our Zebra students' costumes for tonight's festivities!🦓❤🎃 Head over to our Facebook page, Claremore Public School, and drop a picture of your costume in the comments ! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Fall is here, and Catalayah students are having a pumpkin-tastic time! 🎃🍂 Catalayah's little pumpkins are as sweet as pie and digging into fall activities! Mrs. Griffin has been teaching her WIN group all about Pumpkins over the last couple of weeks. They learned about the life cycle of pumpkins and what you can make with pumpkins! To complete their lesson, they painted pumpkins and tried some pumpkin cake!🎃💛 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

These pieces speak for themselves... It's evident that our CHS art students are not just creating art; they are crafting a legacy of creativity that inspires everyone who has the privilege of witnessing their talents.🦓♥🎨🖌 These masterpieces are done with pastels. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mrs. Jessica Barbee to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mrs. Jessica Barbee is a kindergarten teacher at Westside Elementary. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Science in education. When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “the welcoming and caring atmosphere.” She chose teaching because “I love being a part of their learning adventure, and I want to help as many students as possible to love learning. I want to help students gain self-confidence and know that their teacher believes in them!” Mrs. Barbee and her husband, Bear, have 4 children and a dog named Millie. Mrs. Barbee enjoys spending time with my family, making crafts, coloring, cooking, and baking! A fun fact about her is that she and her family lived in Germany for 2 years when she was little. 📚: Beast Feast by Emma Yarlett (Children’s Book) and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 📽: Pride and Prejudice 🍽: Banana Chips 🍬: Reese’s Pieces 🥤: Unsweetened tea, Strawberry lemonade, or Coffee 🌈: Purple 📍 : The lake 🚩: OU Sooners 📝: “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” Dr. Seuss Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Family, Mrs. Jessica Barbee! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let's start early on our SHOPPING and SUPPORT our STUDENTS/SCHOOLS! Westside 5th Annual Craft Bazaar 📅Saturday, November 4, 2023 🕘9am - 4pm 📍 Westside Elementary (2600 West Holly Road) Free Admission for Shoppers! ● All booth fees go directly back to Westside Students! ● Support the local small businesses that support our school! Enjoy fresh food from local food trucks. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

IT'S FRIDAY and that means... ZEBRA GAME DAYYYY!🦓💪🏼🏈 Our Claremore Zebras play the Tulsa Rogers Ropers tonight! Show up and Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! 📍: @ Tulsa Rogers 📆: Friday, October 27th ⏰: Kickoff @ 7:00pm If you can't make it ZTV has got you covered with the link below: https://youtube.com/live/xn-2vOUH5LA?feature=share NOTE: ZTV will never require you to pay to watch a live stream. Beware of random spammers trying to promote paid streaming. Here is what you need to know about the Tulsa Rogers Stadium: -Tickets: $7 Adults $4 Students/Seniors -9th-12th Students MUST HAVE student IDs. -They have a clear bag policy. 1 bag per person. -No bags, duffel bags, backpacks, etc. -No Re-entry into the stadium - K-8th grade students must be accompanied by an adult.

Let’s welcome Mrs. Shauntel Highley to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mrs. Shauntel Highley is a new English teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. She graduated from Pitt State University with a BSED in English. This is her 25th year teaching, but her first with CPS! When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “CPS feels friendly, supportive, and inviting.” She chose teaching and CPS because she felt it was a calling from God in her life! Mrs. Highley and her husband, Jeff, have a daughter, Dacee, and two dogs. Mrs. Highley enjoys reading, puzzles, spending time with family and friends, binge-watching TV and movies, writing, gardening, and learning new things! A fun fact about her is she has had one of her poems published in Writer’s of America book! 📚: The Giver, The Outsiders, Hunger Games, Night, & Game of Thrones. 📽: The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Deadpool, & Harry Potter. 🍽: Pork rinds, cashews, popcorn, & fruit. 🍬: Peppermint patties, dark chocolate, caramels, & gummy bears. 🥤: Tea, Coke, & strawberry water. 🌈: Turquoise 📍 : Mexico & Yellowstone 📝: "You’re best teacher is your last mistake" - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Family, Mrs. Shauntel Highley! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At Catalayah Mrs. Casey's students are spinning a web of knowledge as they dive into the world of spiders and having a web-tastic time! The perfect lesson for "spooky season!"🕷️🕸️📚 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

After a tough battle, our team remains determined and focused to prove it, this Friday at Tulsa Rogers. Here are the highlights from last FNL!💪🏽🦓♥🏈 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mrs. Molly Ayers to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mrs. Molly Ayers is the new Roosa Elementary music teacher. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Music Education and her Masters in Music from the University of Missouri. This is her 12th year teaching but her first with CPS! When asked what she likes about Claremore Public Schools best, she said, “The family atmosphere. Everyone I have met has been warm, welcoming, and obviously all in for student progress and success. CPS is the district I want my daughters to attend.” She chose teaching “to inspire lifelong learning for students through music education.” Mrs. Ayers enjoys cycling, spending time with her family, and watching the Tour de France yearly! She is also a member of the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Family, Mrs. Ayers! ❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Blossoming in the garden of knowledge, our elementary students are like individual flowers, each unique and needing the nurturing touch of education to help them grow.🌸📚✨ The master gardener visited Catalayah and 1st grade students had so much fun learning about plants and participating in hands-on activities!🌿❤ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

As you stroll down Claremore Main Street, keep an eye out for familiar artwork created by the CHS Art Club! These talented artists had a magical time decorating the windows of Rhapsody Boutique Downtown with festive autumn gnomes!🎨🍄🎃 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

At Claremont, Mrs. Keener's music class is all about "feeling the rhythm!"❤🎶🦓 They developed their beat-keeping skills with the help of tennis balls. It's a fantastic way to groove to the music, ensuring every note harmonizes and blends into the song. What is your favorite song? Let us know down below!🎶🎼 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Coach Taylor Davis back to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mr. Taylor Davis is a physical science teacher at Claremore High School and an assistant baseball coach. He is a Claremore alum from 2018 and graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in biology. This is his first year teaching! When asked what he likes about Claremore Public Schools best, he said, “CPS is home for me. My mom taught first grade here at CPS for 29 years. So, I was raised in CPS. I love the people here, and I believe there’s no other school district in Oklahoma like Claremore.” He chose teaching because “The impact I can have on all the different students from all different backgrounds. Like so many of the teachers before me have done.” Coach Davis enjoys sports, outdoor photography, and time with family! He has a black Labrador named Baker (Boomer Sooner)! Fun fact, he is red and green colorblind. He competed in baseball and football in his years here at CPS, where is was apart of the 2017 & 2018 Regional Championship and 2017 State Runner-Up team in baseball, and competed on the back-to-back playoff appearing 2016 & 2017 football team. 📚: Legacy by James Kerr 📽: Million Dollar Arm 🍽: Gardetto’s 🍬: Reese’s Cups 🥤: Sweet Tea 🌈: Red 📍 : Snowboarding in the mountains 🚩: OU (boomer!), UCO (roll chos), and St. Louis Cardinals 📝: “I don’t want to be the next Michael Jordan, I only want to be Kobe Bryant.” - Kobe Bryant Welcome back to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Coach Davis! Once a Zebra, Always a Zebra!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Catalayah Elementary had friends share Cherokee heritage knowledge and fun with our 3rd-5th graders! 🌟🌾 Our friends from the Cherokee Nation Education Center brought history to life with old Cherokee games like marbles, the graceful "game of graces," and the exhilarating stickball! ❤ They even shared some Cherokee language wisdom! 🗣️ Our students had an absolute blast, soaking up every bit of this cultural journey. 🤩📚 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🌶SAVE THE DATE - November 3rd - for the 36th Annual Chili Supper hosted by the Claremore Rotary. Your $5 ticket will include a heaping bowl of chili, a drink, dessert and entertainment. You can purchase your ticket from any Rotary member or at the door; all proceeds benefit the Claremore Public School Foundation and go directly to teachers through their annual Grant Patrol program. 📍 Lantow Field Fieldhouse for those going to the game. 🚗Not going to the game? That is okay - they have curbside pickup outside the stadium. 🏈 We invite you to stay to watch the Claremore Zebras compete against the Collinsville on SENIOR NIGHT. 🎓 Seniors will be announced at 6:20 PM. 🎷Following the game, the award-winning CHS Band will be performing their GLOW SHOW. Come early - Stay late - Wear Red - and GO ZEBRAS!

🎺🎷 IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER STUDENT TAKEOVER! 🎺🎷 Claremore Marching Band heads to their state competition and Bryce Rhoades will keep us in the action all day! Bryce plays the tuba in the award-winning band. He also participates in Biomed Club, Dinosaur Club, Tulsa Youth Symphony, ABKA Karate and OKMEA All-State Band. When he's not at school he works at Braum's. Tune in Wednesday for all the behind-the-scenes footage and show your virtual support for our Zebra Band! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🏁🎲 Double Trouble on the Math Race Track! 🎲🏁 Our Westie first graders are revving up their math skills with a fun twist! 🚗🚗 They've got their doubles rap and trusty dice in hand, speeding through equations like pros. 🤩🔢 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE