Claremore High School

Today is no different from every day we for teachers. We are thankful for our students and their families, connections with our colleagues, for the leaders that encourage our growth, and the caring support from our own families. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The selfless act of serving others is a way to bring more joy into the world. It is a method with which to build amazing, passionate cultures within a business, within a school, within a community, within a family, within a team. Too often we can get caught up in the ideals of prestige or winning and forget that the main reason anyone is successful is because of what they have done for others. "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." ― Ralph Waldo Emerson. Claremore athletics wants to be a winning program but more importantly, we want to build citizens that win by serving others. This week the CHS baseball and softball players held a canned food drive to help stock the Rogers County Sheriff's Dept. Food Pantry. The pantry is open to anyone 24/7. CHS girls basketball helped Westside pack up food baskets for fellow Zebra families. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Public School teacher Brooke Lee, you're Oklahoma's Milken Educator Award Winner! Mrs. Lee is an English teacher at Will Rogers Junior High and received $25,000 award. https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/newsroom/videos/view/brooke-lee-claremore-oklahoma #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #oklaed #milkenaward

When skill, talent, and passion come together in a teacher, it shows in the work of their students. "This week, studio art is doing self-portraits in pastel! I am seriously so grateful for these kids. I hit the jackpot with these guys!" Mrs. Hoffer-Williams #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to Sydney Callender and Jayla Hurt for making All-State for Cheer! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We know that being present is important for your child’s learning progress. What can you do to help them be at school every day? • Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. • Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before. • Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home. • If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning. • Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent. • Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congrats to the following kids for being selected for the GCBDA Jazz Band: Hayden Rhoades - 1st Alto Sam Philpot- 5th Trumpet Dylan Ward- 1st Trombone Ashley Evans- Vibes The concert will be Jan 20th, 2020 at the Coweta Taj Mabandhall. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This is why we call them STUDENT-Athletes! Congratulations to Thomas Mason named VYPE Academic Athlete of the Month. https://northeastoklahoma.okvype.com/2019/11/11/claremores-thomas-mason-academic-athlete-of-the-month-presented-by-roberts-auto-center/?fbclid=IwAR1-bi91SBPn7HnjReiMfOpR1Wfo5CQtJO8cCKFP3sJw7cYD_GWSFzQxlPw Photo Credits: Means Photography

It’s been a long time coming but we are so excited about the new “pit” at CHS. Can’t wait to see our students’ faces tomorrow morning! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA will host a Sooners at Starbucks THURSDAY in Claremore! Set up a meeting with Jill, on the link below. https://hello.ou.edu/portal/soonersatstarbucks?c=&zip=74017&country= Jill Manning Sr Admissions Counselor #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Parent Teacher Conferences are Nov. 21 from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. You may schedule a conference through the following link: http://www.myconferencetime.com/claremorehs/ If you would like to conference with more than one teacher choose multiple conferences. If you would only like one teacher, then choose the teacher on that page. You will then need to enter your students information and choose the time that is best for you. You may email or call a teacher for help, or call the school, and we will assist you. 918-923-4211

Last night, the football season came to an end for the Zebras. It's not the ending we were hoping for, but we can't help being proud of our boys! They fought hard all season and never gave up. They showed what it means to have that #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Congratulations on a 4th consecutive winning season to the Zebra Football Team. Thank you to the fans in the stands, the CHS band, the Red Army, the cheerleaders, the dance team, the trainers, the ZTV crew, the coaches, the booster club and donors that make up this ZEBRA FAMILY. #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunityZebra Strong

ZTV is live on YouTube! It’s a little cramped but in the press booth but they are killing it like always! Check us out here: https://youtu.be/4Lw6cYackHE Currently 7-14 McAlester in the 2nd quarter. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore High School and their parents are invited to participate in an educational trip to Boston and New York City in 2021! Mr. Cummings will be hosting an enrollment meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at 6PM in room 615 of the high school. We will discuss our potential itinerary, what is included, and the price. There is limited space on this trip, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. It will be necessary to come to the meeting in order to learn how to enroll on our tour. Please RSVP at the link below by November 18th to be eligible to earn $75 off our tour. This will be a truly impactful experience for our CHS students, and Mr. Cummings is excited to share about this incredible opportunity!" RSVP link: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/8p4u8hj

Chick-fil-A is thrilled to partner with the Claremore Public Schools Foundation. $1 of every gallon sold this month will go to benefit this worthy organization. Make plans to enjoy Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, or Lemonade. Our Lemonade is hand squeezed and mixed fresh daily made with either cane sugar (regular) or Splenda (diet). Stock up for your holiday parties! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS is extending an invitation to all stakeholders to attend this evening's meeting in the CHS Library at 6pm.  We will be discussing homecoming and ways to be inclusive and encourage participation for all our students. 

With the 21-14 win against Tahlequah this past weekend, the Claremore Zebras have earned a spot in the first round of the playoff games. They will make a road trip to McAlester on Friday night. CHS will have a SPIRIT BUS available for high school students & staff for $5. Sign up & permission forms are in the front office. Get out your cold-weather #ZEBRARED and plan on showing your #ZEBRAPRIDE as we take on the Buffaloes.

CHS Freshmen will be attend the RoCo Rally this Friday. The RoCo Rally is a post-secondary college/career exploration event giving students a glimpse into life after high school. Activities will be conducted by educators, business owners, and local industry experters. We will leave immediately after the 1st bell. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

STUCO is sponsoring WE CARE BOXES in your 1st hour. Boxes are distributed to our students families that need a little extra help during the holidays.StuCo will be excepting boxes November 15th - 22nd. If you know of any student that might need to be a recipient of a box please email jtravis@claremore.k12.ok.us. This will remain confidential. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We will never be able to repay the debt we owe the brave men and women who have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. But today on Veterans Day, we set aside some time to commemorate those that have served and those that continue to serve so we can sit in this school and learn about the freedoms their sacrifices have bestowed on us. Let us learn from their courage, sacrifice, faithfulness, reliability, self-discipline, and motivation. THANK YOU to Claremore Public Schools Staff, who have served and continue to serve our great nation. Our first three are: Commander Murry Estabrook, Steve Janke, and Chief Skip Jasper. Show them a little #CPSZEBRAPRIDE and appreciation in the comments below.