Claremore Public Schools

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

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

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

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

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

🌶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!

What is your favorite way to enjoy the fall weather? Dr. Young's students are taking advantage of the cool temperature and breeze by taking the classroom outside!📚🍂🦓🧡 #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

🎺🎷 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

Friends, Smiles, and Fall Fun!🍁🧡 Whether you enjoyed the fall weather in your own back yard, traveled to another state, spent your time at the ball field, or visited family, share with us what you did this fall break and your favorite memory made in the comments below!🍁🍂📸 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mr. Jermaine Lyles to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mr. Jermaine Lyles is a history teacher at Will Rogers Junior High. He graduated from Langston University with a Bachelor's in Corrections. This is his first year teaching! When asked what he likes best about Claremore Public Schools, he shared, “It is the community-supported school district.” He chose teaching because “There is no better sight than seeing the lightbulb moment when a student grasps the concept.” Mr. Lyles enjoys writing, powerlifting, and theater! He has an American Bulldog named Erros! 📚: Galaxy the Gigantic Gorilla 🍽: Popcorn 🍬: Milky Way 🥤: Gatorade 🌈: Black and Red 📍 : Hawaii 📝: "Dream to rise above and live to see the heights.” Welcome to the Claremore Zebra Dazzle, Mr. Jermaine Lyles!❤🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What better way to get into the fall spirit than pumpkin projects?🍂🎃🍂 Over at Westside, Mrs. Johnson's class created all things pumpkin, just in time for fall break! Her students created their own string art pumpkins and upcycled & painted old books to create fall-inspired 3D paper pumpkins. The perfect hands-on and creative art project for October!🧡🍂🦓 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

“The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” —Dr. Seuss 📚❤🏫 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Basketball Tournament Open/Competitive AAU Excluded Round Robin Format (3GG) First 6 Divisions (Minimum 4 teams) Hosted by CHS Fastbreak Club 📅November 26, 2023 🏀2nd - 6th Grade (Boys and girls) ✅Registration Deadline: November 20th 💵Fee: $125 per team 📞Contact: Taylor Mann at 918-728-1456 l chsfastbreak@gmail.com 📍Location: Claremore Public School Campuses Team entry must be paid to be placed on the schedule.

Registration is now open for the CPSF Denim & Diamonds Brainiac fundraising event on January 27, 2024. Get your dynamic team together, as we have a super fun evening planned! Register your team here: https://bit.ly/CPSFBrainiac. Thank you for partnering with us to enrich the quality of education in the Claremore Public Schools. CPSF has awarded $1.7 million in grants to CPS teachers since 1998, funded by events like this one. Questions? Contact the CPSF Director, Shanna O'Shields at foundation@claremore.k12.ok.us *Must be 21 to participate in this event*

Here is your CPS District November calendar reminder... 🛑 3, 10, 17: Early Release 🛑9: Conferences (CHS & WRJH) 🛑 20-24: CPS CLOSED

XC Regionals ➡️ Today Good luck to our athletes as they compete! Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and give them a virtual send off!❤️🦓 📍O’Brein Park Tulsa

IT'S FRIDAY and that means... ZEBRA GAME DAYYYY!🦓💪🏼🏈 Our UNDEFEATED Claremore Zebras are going strong with a 7-0 record this season and are playing against the Bishop Kelley Comets tonight! You do not want to miss these Zebras in action! 📍: @ Bishop Kelley 📆: Friday, October 20th ⏰: Kickoff @ 7:00pm Bring home that 8th "W" Zebras! If you can't make it ZTV has got you covered with the link below: https://youtube.com/live/nsxrTnwKXVY?feature=share NOTE: ZTV will never require you to pay to watch a live stream. Beware of random spammers trying to promote paid streaming. Bishop Kelley is selling tickets online or at the booth, here is the link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1131707?schoolId=OK24416 -They do not allow duffel bags or backpacks. -No Re-entry into the stadium -K-8th Students must be accompanied by an adult. -9th-12th Students must have a School ID to enter. Show up and show your #cpszebrapride🏈💪🏼🦓

🍁 REMINDER - FALL BREAK Starts TODAY🍁 CPS will be closed for FALL BREAK on October 19-23, 2023. Enjoy the time with your family, make a memory, and we will see you on Tuesday, October 24th. Need something to do? Show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and support our teams. 🏐Volleyball State Tournament @ Union High School - 19th & 20th 🏈 Varsity Football @ Bishop Kelly - 20th 🏃🏼‍♂️ Cross County Regionals @ Obrien Park, Tulsa - 21st 🏈JV Football vs BK @ Home - 23rd

Spikes, serves, and setting our sights high!🏐🥇 Lady Zebras Volleyball Team is off to the State Tournament! Give these girls a virtual send-off and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!💪🏽🦓 Show the state what true champions are made of! 🌟👏 🏐Regional Champions 🏐UNDEFEATED Metro Lakes Champions: 6-0 🏐Coach Jackson is Metro Lakes Coach of the Year 🏐28-7 Season Record Purchase your tickets in person at the link below: https://gofan.co/app/school/OSSAA We would love to have your cheeks in the seats, but if you can't make it, here is the official OSSAA Livestream link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/playoffs/state/oklahoma *OSSAA requires payment to livestream. -Beware of scammer links, this is the official link, or go to the OSSAA Website.