Claremore Public Schools

🎤🎶 On March 26, the Claremore High School Choir, along with the Will Rogers Jr. High Choir performed the annual “Masterworks” concert at the Robson Performing Arts Center! 🎶🎤 The concert showcased music from classical to contemporary! They included music from around the world sung in several languages including Japanese, Latin, and Portuguese. Vocal Jazz also performed several beautiful arrangements! Their next choir performance will be the annual “POP Concert!” on May 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Robson Performing Arts Center. Make sure to show up and support your Zebra Choir! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE 🦓❤

Claremore Public Schools commemorated the Solar Eclipse in style!😎🌒☀ Embracing both the educational value and rarity of the solar eclipse our students and staff enjoyed watching the phenomenon!🦓❤ #cpszebrapride

Twisting, turning, and learning! Who knew biology could be so fun? 🧬💡 Ms. Golbek's high school AP Biology class is hard at work learning about protein folding. Protein folding is a complex process where a linear chain of amino acids folds into a specific three-dimensional structure, essential for its function. This hands-on activity provides students with a tangible representation of protein folding, helping to reinforce key concepts in gene expression. By manipulating pipe cleaners and beads to mimic the folding process, students gained a deeper understanding of how amino acid characteristics such as polarity and charge determine protein structure and function! 🦓👩‍🔬 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Westside Elementary students are learning about tints and shades using tempera paint to bring their robot designs to life in Mr. McClurg's art class! 🎨🤖 ✨ #cpszebrapride

It is ZEBRA GAME DAY!💪🏽🦓 Once again lots of Zebra Athletics this week for you to show up & show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE at!🏌🏻‍♂️⚾🥎 Baseball ⚾Monday 4:30 Varsity vs Pryor @ Home (John Smith Night) ⚾Tuesday 4:30 Varsity @ Pryor ⚾Thursay Zebra-Tiger Festival (Military Appreciation) ⚾Friday Zebra-Tiger Festival Golf ⛳Monday - Boys Golf @ Winter Creek Golf Course (Blanchard) ⛳Thursday - Boys & Girls Golf @ Shangri La (Grove) SP Softball 🥎Monday - 4:00 @ Broken Arrow 🥎Tuesday - 4:30p @ Quapaw 🥎Thursday - 4:30p @ Tahlequah Due to the unpredictable spring weather game days are subject to change, check the CPS athletics site for cancellations and updates- https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/athletics/events

The Claremore Navy JROTC Corps of Cadets recently showcased their skills at the Bomber Invitational competition held in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Months of preparation among our cadets brought them home the hardware.💪🏽🦓🏆 Competing against formidable teams from both Arkansas and Oklahoma, our cadets showed their skills across a spectrum of disciplines including marksmanship, drone operation, unarmed drill, academic brain brawl, STEM, Color Guard, and athletic fitness. Team Events: 🥇 1st Place - Athletic (Fitness) Challenge - Overall 🥇 1st Place - Color Guard 🥈 2nd Place - Fitness Challenge - Sprint Relay 🥈 2nd Place - Unarmed Inspection 🥈 2nd Place - Drone Operation 🥈 2nd Place - Marksmanship (Including the 1st ever shoulder-to-shoulder shooting match) 🥈 2nd Place - Unarmed Drill (First competition drill team in many years!) 4th Place - STEM (Junior High) Individual Achievements: 🏆 1st Place - Female Pushups - Neveah Rodriguez (Junior High) 🏆 1st Place - Male Situps - Elliott Fisher (Junior High) 🏅 Top Overall Individual Performance - Blake Clark Congratulations to all cadets on their outstanding performance! Your hard work and determination have truly made Claremore proud. 🎉👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We ❤ STEM! 💻🤖 #cpszebrapride

Yee-haw! On this #ZebraTravelDiaries a few of our Zebras had a ton of fun in the heart of Tennessee! On their adventure they represented their roots while wearing their boots by sporting their Zebra Gear! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE 🦓🤠

This #ZebraTravelDiaries features a Dazzle of our Zebras Jazzing up their lives in Louisiana! 🎺 Claremore High schoolers Keegan Fredrick, Brayden Fredrick, and Furious Poole dedicated their Spring Break to helping others in Louisiana. They brought pieces of home with them to the bayou, showing off their Zebra Gear! We love seeing our students demonstrate life principles and lift each other up! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE 🦓

Stand Tall and Donate 🅰🅱🆎🅾LCDR Estabrook Memorial Blood Drive 📅Tuesday, April 9, 2024 ⌚9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 📍Claremore High School - Robson PAC (1910 N. Florence) 👕FreeT-shirt 🦓One free entry to OKC Zoo. 💲One lucky donor will win a $250 gift card courtesy of Red Crown Credit Union 16-year-olds need permissions. Forms are available in the office. Our Blood Institute 877-340-8777. obi.org Appointments are not required but are appreciated. https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/456883 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Golden Gate Bridge wasn't the only thing shining bright in San Francisco! So was Ms. Barlow's #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! 🌉🦓 This #ZebraTravelDiaries features the California adventures she had before returning back to her students over at Westside! Whether you had a fieldtrip, or a road trip - send in pictures of you in your Zebra Gear to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us to be added to our #ZebraTravelDiaries! 🚗📚

Once a Zebra, always a Zebra! 🦓 On this #ZebraTravelDiaries, we are touching base in Florida! Class of 2021 alumni Jayden is still sporting his #CPSZEBRAPRIDE while attending Full Sail University. His fellow zebra siblings Journye and Jaxyn Armstrong made the trip to say "hey" and soak in the sun! ☀💕

Zebras, Ryleigh and Ryder Padgitt found their stripes in the wild! This #ZebraTravelDiaries is close to our hearts, and our homes since its at the Tulsa Botanical Gardens! They saw Sean Kenny's Nature POP, its a Zebra made entirely of legos! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE 🦓❤

🦓🌳#ZebraTravelDiaries: Ms. McCaughan had a "beary" fun time making memories in Connecticut! 🐻 Claremont teacher, Ms. McCaughan showed off her Zebra Spirit to the state of Connecticut! While there, she visited a ton of fun children's museums and spent time with her family! She had a 'paws-itively fun time! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Get ready for a sun-kissed smile as we slide into this #ZebraTravelDiaries! ☀ Ms. Josie Boling, who is a first grader at Claremont, spent her Spring Break in the Bahamas! She had a great time soaking in the sun in her #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! While her and her family stayed at Atlantis Resort, she enjoyed racing her dad down the water slide. After all, who doesn't like a little friendly competition? 😉🦓❤

Pack your bags and grab your marshmallows - this #ZebraTravelDiaries covers a weekend in the wilderness! 🏕🦓 Over Spring Break, a couple of our Westside Zebras went camping at Sequoyah State Park! Kindergartener, Wyatt Hamilton and Paraprofessional, Lauren Hamilton embarked on this adventure in their Zebra Gear!! Remember to share your staycation, vacation, and camp photos from Spring Break with us to be added to our #ZebraTravelDiaries ➡➡jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us ❤

IT’S MEET DAY for our Claremore Zebras!💪🏼🦓 Claremore Zebra Track & Field Athletes compete at Tahlequah today and are ready to bring home the hardware! Show up and show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE in the comments!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 📆 Friday, April 5th 📍Tahlequah High School ⏰ All Day

Let's hear it for our incredible trio of high school Assistant Principals on National Assistant Principals Day! From guiding students through academic challenges to fostering personal growth and leadership skills, your impact extends far beyond the school as you prepare them for adulthood. Thank you for your unwavering dedication, mentorship, and for shaping the future leaders of tomorrow!❤🦓🎉 #cpszebrapride 💞What do you want the community and families to know about CPS? CHS - Mr. Warren: “Claremore is big enough to have a world of opportunities like you would expect in a large school while still being small enough to feel like family. When the time comes my daughter will attend Claremore. I can think of no higher praise than to say I trust this organization with my child.” CHS - Mr. Grisham: “We truly care about every student and family. We value our partnership with parents and family members to deliver the best education for our students. We set high standards for all and believe each day is a new opportunity to learn and grow.” CHS - Mrs. Lee: “Claremore is the perfect size for someone who doesn’t want to attend a small school or get lost in a large school. We have a variety of academic courses for students to choose from that may set them on career paths they are interested in. We have sports opportunities, liberal arts opportunities, and a variety of clubs to choose from. CPS is a district where teachers, staff, and administrators truly care about the child as a whole.” 📚What is the best advice you've ever been given? Mr. Grisham: “The best advice I was given was: Do your best, do the right thing, show people you care!” Mrs. Lee: “The best advice I have ever been given was given to me as a high school student. That advice was that my current situation didn’t define my future.” Mr. Warren: “If you can't respect the person, respect the rank.” ♥What's your favorite memory since becoming an Asst. Principal at CPS? Mr. Grisham: “My favorite memory since becoming an assistant principal at CHS is when I got to hand my daughter Justine her diploma at graduation.” Mrs. Lee: “I have two favorite memories. One is attending Mr. Micah’s prom during my first year as assistant principal. The second memory happened this year on Thanksgiving night when the football team practiced under the lights. How the community came out and supported our kids was very special!” Mr. Warren: “I have had so many great memories in my short time here. I would say that I have never felt so appreciated by a staff before. My favorite memory is the feeling of appreciation I get pretty much every day.” 🖍If you were a crayon, what color would you be and why? Mr. Grisham: “If I were a crayon, I would be GREEN. The reason is it is my favorite color.” Mrs. Lee: “If I were a crayon, I would be light blue. I would pick light blue because I think it’s calming and peaceful.” Mr. Warren: “Rainbow. If my 4-year-old daughter has taught me anything, the perfect color is rainbow.”

It’s Zebra Friday, folks.🤠 Photos are courtesy of CPS Comms. Department. #cpszebrapride

Happy National Assistant Principals Day! 🎉 We are kicking off the day by celebrating our amazing elementary Assistant Principals who make a BIG impact on little Zebra lives every day! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering support. Claremore Public Schools wouldn’t be the same without you! 🦓❤ #cpszebrapride 📚What is the best advice you've ever been given? Westside - Mrs. Ratcliff: “If you make eye contact with someone, smile.” - Mrs. Boyle, my kindergarten teacher. Catalayah - Mrs. Basks: “Be Yourself.” “This advice has stuck with me because it reminds me to embrace my uniqueness and individuality.” Claremont - Mr. Mudd: “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” Roosa - Mr. Crum: “God's grace is sufficient in you, and His power is made perfect in all weakness.” 💞What do you want the community and families to know about CPS? Roosa - Mr. Crum: “I've told numerous people I love CPS's size. It is big enough to offer students so many different things yet small enough that students can participate and thrive in multiple activities.” Claremont - Mr. Mudd: “Claremore Public Schools offers clean, well-maintained cutting-edge facilities and innovative programs, positioning itself as the top choice for families in the area seeking a forward-thinking, challenging educational environment for their children.” Catalayah - Mrs. Basks: “Claremore Public Schools believes in nurturing academic growth, fostering a supportive community where students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. CPS teachers and staff are committed to providing an outstanding learning environment that inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.” Westside - Mrs. Ratcliff: “Here are so many opportunities to succeed in Claremore from academics to athletics, to the arts, STEM, & ultimately college/career readiness. It’s not like this everywhere & I’m grateful my own kids get the opportunity for such a wide range to find their place & personal success with people who pour into them daily.” ♥What's your favorite memory since becoming an Asst. Principal at CPS? Westside - Mrs. Ratcliff: “I honestly think when Mr. Frazier called & offered me the position. It was so unexpected & I felt seen, I felt so much gratitude & motivated to bring all I knew to bring each day to our team & our kids at Westside. But year two has been great as a whole & I’m thankful for it.” Catalayah - Mrs. Basks: “Being an assistant principal in the school where I taught has been an honor. Although becoming an admin in a school you taught can be challenging, it has been such a great experience getting to know all the students and teachers. Mrs. Shuck saw something in me and encouraged me to go through the steps to become an administrator. It has been a privilege to work with her at Claremont and Catalayah. She has been an excellent role model and mentor.” Claremont - Mr. Mudd: “Forming bonds with and serving others in our educational community.” Roosa - Mr. Crum: “I already have so many, from Mrs. Willard's dress-up ideas to silly things students and adults say and do. However, I absolutely loved the sleigh races up and down the halls at Christmastime.”