
ZUAC Festival — Zebras United Against Cancer
What a day to remember! Our campus came together for the annual ZUAC Festival, raising funds and support for our fellow Zebras who are bravely fighting cancer.
From a fun-filled kickball game to food trucks galore, the energy was high and the spirit was even higher!
The highlight of the day was an intense flag football showdown between the juniors and seniors — and after a fierce battle, the seniors took home the win!
Our cheerleaders brought the laughs with a hilarious halftime performance that had the whole crowd cheering.
Most importantly, the event helped raise meaningful support and funds for members of our Zebra family facing cancer.
Huge thanks to everyone who showed up, donated, played, and cheered — you made this ZUAC festival an incredible celebration of strength, unity, and compassion.





🍩✨ Things are getting sweet in Mrs. Hoffer-Williams’ Art 1 class!
Our talented students have been busy crafting paper mâché donuts, and their creativity is filling the halls with color, fun, and a sprinkle of imagination! 🎨
While the classroom got a little messy, the results are totally worth it — these delicious-looking art pieces are making our hallways brighter (and maybe making us a little hungry too 😄).
Amazing work, artists!

🎓 Our Junior Students Attended the Opportunity Hub at NTC Claremore!
Hosted by Claremore Economic Development, this year’s Opportunity Hub connected students with nearly 40 vendors representing career opportunities, colleges, and valuable community resources.
📸 With services from PICME PhotoBooth, students enjoyed fun event photos and received professional headshots to support their future goals.
🎁 All registered students received swag bags designed to assist with their networking efforts and leave them feeling career-ready.
We’re proud of our junior students for showing up with curiosity, confidence, and a focus on their future!






OSSAA PSA - MEMORANDUM
Date: May 20, 2025
To: Public
From: OSSAA
Subject: Public Service Announcement – One-Time Change of School Hardship Waiver
To be eligible for a one-time change of school hardship, students must submit a Student Transfer Application through the State Department of Education’s website between June 1st and July 15th.
If a student is returning to their home district, the school must provide documentation showing the student began the enrollment process on or before July 15th.
Details of the criteria can be found on the OSSAA Website under “One Time Change of School Hardship Criteria.” Students who miss the July 15th deadline will not be granted a hardship under the “one-time change of school” criteria.
A hardship waiver submitted after the deadline must demonstrate an unusual, unforeseen, or unavoidable circumstance that compelled the student to change schools.
Once the student has begun the enrollment process, the school is responsible for submitting the hardship waiver to the OSSAA.
Link to Guide to Submitting a Hardship Waiver - https://tinyurl.com/GuideSubmitHardship
Link to the OSSAA Memorandum - https://5il.co/3gph0

📚 Block Finals Schedule – Plan Ahead! 📚
It’s never too early to start preparing!
🗓 Final Exam Days:
May 22: 2nd & 4th Period Finals
May 23: 1st & 3rd Period Finals
🚫 Important Testing Policy Reminder:
To protect the testing environment, students will not be checked out during class time.
If a student is being checked out, they’ll be notified at the end of the hour.
📞 Checkout Info for Parents:
Phone lines may be busy. Please leave a voicemail or contact us ahead of time if your student needs to be checked out after testing.
📩 Email for attendance:
chsattend@claremore.k12.ok.us
dmeisinger@claremore.k12.ok.us
Good luck, Zebras! 🦓 You've got this!


📚 Block Finals Schedule – Plan Ahead! 📚
It’s never too early to start preparing!
🗓 Final Exam Days:
May 22: 2nd & 4th Period Finals
May 23: 1st & 3rd Period Finals
🚫 Important Testing Policy Reminder:
To protect the testing environment, students will not be checked out during class time.
If a student is being checked out, they’ll be notified at the end of the hour.
📞 Checkout Info for Parents:
Phone lines may be busy. Please leave a voicemail or contact us ahead of time if your student needs to be checked out after testing.
📩 Email for attendance:
chsattend@claremore.k12.ok.us
dmeisinger@claremore.k12.ok.us
Good luck, Zebras! 🦓 You've got this!


After three immersive trips exploring the delicate balance of life, our biology students took their final adventure to the RSU Nature Reserve—this time, diving into an aquatic ecosystem to see nature at work firsthand!
From analyzing abiotic factors like water temperature and light, to observing biotic interactions among aquatic plants, insects, and fish, students applied their classroom knowledge in a living lab.
Each step brought them closer to understanding how ecosystems truly function—and this final trip made the science come alive.







Our FFA students were proudly recognized at the Oklahoma FFA State Convention this past week, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate their incredible achievements!
Before heading to convention, the chapter came together for an End-of-Year Celebration to honor their hard work, dedication, and all they’ve accomplished this year—and they gave us plenty to cheer about!
🏆 State Champs!
Our Ag Communications team brought home the State Championship trophy!
🎉 Team Members: McKenzie Boyer, Addison Duvall, Meadow Hiner, and Halley Reed
• Addison – 1st Place High Individual + $1,000 Scholarship
• Meadow – 2nd Place High Individual
🎓 State FFA Degrees – One of the highest honors an FFA member can earn, and FIVE of our members achieved it:
Grace Burns, Meadow Hiner, Makinzee Joslin, Halley Reed, and Westin Watkins 👏
🎟️ WLC Scholarship – McKenzie Boyer earned a $1,500 scholarship to attend the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. this summer!
📘 Career Passports Earned!
Congratulations to these 12 members who completed their agriculture pathways:
Avery Bowlby, Grace Burns, Lauren Floyd, Avaree Gatewood, Taytum Hall, Meadow Hiner, Gavin Jackson, Makinzee Joslin, Aubrey Pilgrim, Breanna Pokorny, Halley Reed, and Ethan Spalding!
We’re so proud of our Claremore FFA students. Your leadership, commitment, and passion for agriculture have made this year unforgettable.

🎶🇺🇸 How cool is this? Senior Bryce Rhoades was recently invited to play the National Anthem on his tuba at a Tulsa Drillers baseball game! ⚾️🎺
Playing the anthem is an honor in itself—but doing it on the tuba in front of a stadium crowd? That’s next level. We’re so proud of Bryce and his amazing talent!

Graduation is a once-in-a-lifetime moment — make sure you have the photos to remember it.
Means Photography will be capturing:
Class Portraits during rehearsal on Friday, May 16, 2025
Diploma Portraits live at the ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025
Photo options include:
8x10 Class Portrait – $25
5x7 Diploma Portrait – $25
8x10 Memory Mate – $40 (a special combination of class and diploma portraits, available only by pre-order)
Order by Sunday, May 18, 2025, to have your portraits delivered straight to the school.
Don't miss out on the chance to preserve this huge achievement — a photo today becomes a memory you’ll treasure tomorrow.
Pre-order now: https://www.tmeansphotography.com/graduation-pre-pay.html
For more information, contact Means Photography at (918) 809-4284.
Create the memories you’ll be proud to look back on.

🎉 TAILGATE ALERT! 🎉
Get hyped for the State Semifinals with a Soccer Tailgate Party you won't want to miss!
📅 Date: Monday, May 13
🕔 Time: 5:45–6:30 PM
📍 Location: Lantow Stadium Parking Lot
🔥 Come early, bring the energy, and WEAR RED to support your Lady Zebras as they chase the championship dream!
🎶 We’ve got the pre-game fun covered:
• Free food & drinks
• Live music
• Face painting
• Cornhole
• Player-signed cards
🎟️ BONUS: The first 40 CHS students get in FREE — just show up early and sit in the student section!
⚽ Kickoff at 7:00 PM
🎫 Get your tickets here
📣 Let’s pack the stands and show our #CHSPride!
#RedOut #LadyZebraSoccer #StateSemifinals #PlayoffPush


🏀 Lady Zebra Basketball Girls Skills Camp 2025 🏀
Location: Doug Mosier Gym
Dates: June 4th – June 6th
Camp Times:
Grades 1st–5th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades 6th–8th: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $50 (includes a camp t-shirt)
Payment accepted by cash or check on the first day of camp.
For more information, contact Coach Roper at
📧 lynn.roper@claremore.k12.ok.us
Come build your skills, make new friends, and have fun on the court! 🏀


🎉 ZUAC Festival Update! 🎉
The ZUAC Festival has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 20th!
🎟️ Buy your tickets early for just $1 at the Red Hut:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Next Monday
Tickets at the gate will be $3, so save money and buy in advance!
🍴Bonus: The grade level with the most presale tickets gets first access to the food trucks!
Want to help your grade win? Donate extra tickets to boost your class total!
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🎨 Attention Future AP Studio Art Students!
If you are enrolled in AP Studio Art for next year, be sure to stop by Mrs. Hoffer’s room (Room 210) to pick up your summer assignment.
📅 Reminder: The assignment is due the first day of class—don’t wait until the last minute!
***************************************************************************************************************************************📘 Attention Students!
There are only a few 2024–2025 yearbooks left! To guarantee your copy, make sure to place your order by Thursday, May 16th. Only a limited number of extras will be available.
🛒 Order online at Jostens.com or in person in Ms. Warden’s room (Room 613).
✅ Don’t miss out—secure your yearbook today!
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🚗 Attention Seniors!
Senior Parking Spot packets are now available across from Room 611 and in the front office.
🗓️ Sales begin May 1st — be sure your packet is fully completed before purchasing a spot!
💲 Pricing:
May 1st – May 24th: Spots are $40
May 25th and after: Spots are $50
🔒 Note: Only one spot per person.
Secure your space before prices go up!
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The energy was high, the competition was fierce, and the school spirit was off the charts as our students went head-to-head in the ultimate Battle of the Sexes! 💙💗 Both sides brought their A-game through four intense and hilarious challenges:
🎶 Musical Chairs – elbows were out and seats were scarce!
🎤 Finish That Lyric – pitch-perfect performances!
🥧 Pie Eating Contest – messy, chaotic, and absolutely legendary.
🧠 Trivia – a true test of brainpower under pressure!
It was a rollercoaster of competitive spirit, endless laughs, and unforgettable moments. In the end, the boys claimed the victory!







🎓 Graduation DVDs – Class of 2025 🎓
Graduation DVDs are now available to order!
📀 Price: $10 (Cash or Check)
🏫 Where to Pay: Ms. Johnson’s Room – 502
📅 Order Deadline: May 20th
📲 How to Order: Scan the QR code to place your order
📧 Questions? Contact Ms. Johnson at:
leah.johnson@claremore.k12.ok.us
Don’t miss out on preserving this special memory!

🏀 All Sports Physical Day 🏈
📅 Wednesday, May 14th
🕝 2:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
📍 Doug Mosier Gym
Get ready for the upcoming sports season! Sports physicals will be available for $20 (cash or check only — checks made payable to Zebra Sports Foundation).
✅ IMPORTANT:
Medical history and parental consent forms must be completed before arrival.
Scan the QR codes on the attached flyer or pick up a form in the high school front office.
Don’t miss out — take care of your sports physical and be ready to play!

Come out and support your team in an unforgettable night of soccer, spirit, and fun!
🎉 Tailgate Party
📅 May 13th
🕠 5:45–6:30 PM
📍 Lantow Stadium Parking Lot
🎈 Activities Include:
🎶 Food & Music
🎨 Face Painting
🎯 Cornhole
✍️ Player-Signed Cards
🎟️ Game kicks off at 7:00 PM – don’t miss it!
🆓 FREE admission for the first 40 CHS students!
‼️ WEAR RED and show your school pride!
🎫 Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/3610938?schoolId=OSSAA
Let’s pack the stands and cheer our girls to victory! ❤️⚽

From Lip Dubbers practicing at 7:15 AM sharp to decorations popping up all over the school, the One Hit Wonders theme is coming to life!
Every hallway, every student, every staff member — the whole school is getting involved to make this year’s Lip Dub unforgettable.
Get ready… it’s going to be legendary.







Attention all juniors - you have the opportunity to apply for the Alumni Association Scholarship. The Application can be picked up in room 101 or Mrs. Grace's office. It is also available on the school website. The deadline is May 23rd.



Happy #SchoolPRDay! 🎉 Today, on the second Friday of May, we celebrate @NSPRA National School Communicators Day, dedicated to the talented individuals who craft our school’s narratives, share our triumphs, and keep everyone connected.
Today, we shine the spotlight on those who work magic behind the screens, behind the lens, behind the stories! Whether they’re known around here as the "Facebook guru," "website wizard," "bossy lady," or "school paparazzi,"—you get the picture (catch that pun 📷). Each title just scratches the surface of their many talents.
Thank you to everyone who helps us connect, communicate, celebrate, and cultivate a strong partnership with our CPS families and community. Here’s to the stories we tell and the memories we cherish!
And to the unsung heroes of our team - our staff, students, interns, and the community, for your contributions. Your vibrant #CPSZEBRAPRIDE is the heartbeat of our storytelling. We couldn’t weave these wonderful tales without your fantastic photos, lively updates, and engaging content.
📷 Jamie Brace - Executive Director of Communications
📷 Chloe Zickefoose - District Communications Specialist
📷 Zong Moua - District Comms/Multimedia Specialist
📷 Asia Roper - CHS Intern
📷 Grace Waters - CHS Intern
📷 Rachel Salcido - Catalayah Elementary Cadre’
📷 Tia Henson - Claremont Elementary Cadre’
📷 Mary Kropp - Roosa Elementary School Cadre’
📷 Lauren Hamilton - Westside Elementary Cadre’
📷 Melissa Jauquet - Will Rogers Junior High Cadre’
📷 Meranda Golbek - Claremore High School
📷 Andrea Chapman - Fine Arts Cadre’
So rock that #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
