Once a Zebra, Always a Zebraπ¦
Welcome to our Alumni series, which features our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! As we always say, once a Zebra, always a Zebra, and these staff members understood the assignment!
π¦ Keeli (Garroutte) Coyle
π«Claremore High School - Teacher
πZebra Alumni: 2009
β€What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member?
I think continuing to be a part of school/community traditions is my favorite part. There are so many events/opportunities at the high school, and it is so fun to see students get to participate in them each year.
πWhat is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student?
In High School, I have lots of softball memories. I was fortunate to play with my sister and other best friends, which was a blast. We played at Hall of Fame in three different state tournaments and I loved every minute of that experience.
π©π»βπ«What was your favorite class or teacher?
At Roosa, I loved Mrs. Lehman in Kindergarten and Mrs. Salley in third grade. In High School, I had too many favorites to list, but I got to have my mom as a teacher in three different classes, and she was fantastic. In fact, she taught me in both classes I teach currently.
π₯What was your favorite extracurricular?
Softball
βWhat was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc.
Harsh side part, low rise jeans, original yoga pants with a flair, layered shirts, long necklaces, silly unnecessary belts, and Poker face by Lady Gaga and Boom Boom Pow were two top songs in May 2009.
πππ₯Claremore Zebras FREE Summer Meals
In conjunction with the USDA Seamless Summer Program, the CPS Child Nutrition Department will continue offering FREE MEAL for students 18 and under this summer.β
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June 3 - June 28 & July 8 - August 2, 2024
π«No meals will be provided the week of July 1-5, 2024
π½ Dine-In ONLY
π£Breakfast 7:30 - 8:30 AM l Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Mon. -Fri.)
πRoosa Elementary - 2001 N Sioux Ave.
π₯Breakfast 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM l Lunch 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Mon. - Thurs.)
πClaremore High School - 201 E Stuart Roosa
π₯ LUNCH ONLY 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Mon. -Fri.)
π Westside Elementary - 2600 Holly Rd#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Read more - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/1613209

The CHS Varsity and JV Volleyball teams are putting in the work this summer by hosting a summer league on Tuesdays in June. Way to go girls!








Once a Zebra, Always a Zebraπ¦
Welcome to our Alumni series, which features our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! As we always say, once a Zebra, always a Zebra, these staff members understood the assignment!
π¦Karisa Morgan
π«Claremore High School - Counselor
πZebra Alumni: 2016
β€What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member?
I love the community and have been so welcomed, and I feel like I am right where I belong. It is also fun getting to work with some of the teachers who taught me while I was a student at CHS.I love that I feel confident in knowing I can always ask questions and have mentors to help me navigate my first year at CPS. No one has ever turned me away or said they couldn't help; it is like a big family helping each other succeed.
πWhat is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student?
It is hard to choose just one, but doing the lip dubs every year was always a lot of fun.
π©π»βπ«What was your favorite class?
Art was definitely one of my favorite classes.
πWhat was your favorite extracurricular?
I loved to play soccer!
βWhat was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc.
One thing I remember being big when I graduated was the students putting Chuck Norris memes everywhere, lots of people wore scarves, and we had to wear lanyards with our student ID everywhere.
Happy retirement to Mrs. Jennifer Montgomery! She has dedicated 32 years of her life to education, all at Claremore Public Schools.
Happy retirement to Perry Cagle! Mr. Cagle has dedicated 32 years of his life to Claremore Public Schools.
Once a Zebra, Always a Zebraπ¦
Welcome to our Alumni series, which features our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! As we always say, once a Zebra, always a Zebra, these staff members understood the assignment!
π¦Cass (Watson) Huddleston
π«Claremore High School - Teacher
πZebra Alumni: 1976
β€What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member?
Claremore Public Schools feels like home, especially in the building where I attended school as a teen. I love being a ZEBRA!
πWhat is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student?
Being a cheerleader for the Zebras!
π©π»βπ«What was your favorite class?
Robert Long - Algebra
π£What was your favorite extracurricular?
Cheerleader and Class Officer
βWhat was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc.
Bellbottoms, great music, dragging Sonic, and going to Claremore lake!
Happy retirement to Christy Province! Mrs. Province has dedicated 26 years of her life to Claremore Public Schools and students within the Alternative Learning program.
π πππππ§ππ’π¨π§: The Cherokee Nation is providing a one-time payment of $150 through its annual Childrenβs Clothing Assistance Program to income-eligible Cherokee children residing anywhere in the United States.
Cherokee Nation Human Services are now accepting applications through the tribeβs online Gadugi Portal at https://gadugiportal.cherokee.org. The deadline for the application is Tuesday, July 16 at 5 p.m.
Learn more at: https://loom.ly/4lR-Vrc

Bill Salwaechter, the former CPS Superintendent from 1977 to 1993, demonstrated incredible generosity and commitment by donating his 12th gallon of blood this month at the OBI blood drive, despite being 93 years old. His dedication to helping others through regular blood donation is truly commendable and serves as an inspiring example to the community. Such milestones not only highlight the importance of blood donation but also showcase the impact that individuals can have through simple yet profound acts of kindness and selflessness.
NE Tech is holding their next Driver Education π π class Monday, July 15th at the Claremore Tech campus from 8am-6pm. This class will fill up quickly. If you are interested, you can call π± NTC at (918) 342-8066. We wonβt have another class until August 17th. You must be at least 15 years old to enroll. Contact Alan Douthitt at adouthitt@claremore.k12.ok.us for more information or call NTC.
Come out and support your CHS Cheerleaders on Saturday 6/22.
Future Fridayπ«π
οΌ2 , 4 5 5 , 4 1 0 That is the amount of scholarships the Class of 2024 reported receiving this year.
Fifteen CPS Seniors received $1,000 each from the Bluejacket Scholarship Fund, totaling 15 scholarships and a $15,000 investment.
Pictured representing their college of choice is:
π΄ Rogers State University: Layne Rice & Jayce Rice
π΄ Oklahoma State University: Payton Roberts, Madison Ferrel, Mason Erstad & Zachary Hinds
π΄ Baylor University: Andrew Mason
π΄ University of Oklahoma: Meredith Andrews, Mason Pixley, Jared Young & Gracie Roberts
π΄University of Arkansas: David Ryals & Linden Humphrey
π΄University of Tulsa: Abbey Henderickson & Gannon Riggs
The Bluejacket Scholarship was established by Donald and Estelle Bluejacket and is administered by the Claremore Public Schools Foundation. Having no children of their own, they arranged to leave a lasting gift to Claremore students. It was the Bluejacket's wish to give back to Claremore students in a meaningful and lasting way.
In 2005, their estate was given to the Claremore Public Schools Foundation to invest for future Claremore students' generations.
2007 Sam and Hazel Lessley contributed substantially to the Bluejacket Scholarship endowment. The Bluejackets directed the Claremore Public Schools Foundation to award scholarships to students "with proven records of academic achievement."
Claremore Public Schools will be CLOSED on July 4th & 5th to celebrate the π Independence Day holiday! π
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Once a Zebra, Always a Zebraπ¦
Welcome to our Alumni series, which features our staff, who are also Zebra Alumni! As we always say, once a Zebra, always a Zebra, and these staff members understood the assignment!
π¦ Noah Grimett
π«Claremore High School - Teacher
πZebra Alumni: 2018
β€What has been your favorite part about returning as a staff member?
I love the family feel of our school district. Everyone is welcoming and makes you feel like youβre part of a big family. I have relationships with the teachers who taught me as a student and have those same relationships now as a coworker with those same teachers.
πWhat is one of your favorite memories from being a CPS student?
Being apart of two homecomings.
π©π»βπ«What was your favorite class or teacher?
Jimmy Sherl
πWhat was your favorite extracurricular? Did you hold any positions?
Being a part of Claremore Zebra football and baseball.
βWhat was trending when you graduated? Clothes, songs, movies, etc.
Lululemon
#cpszebrapride
Hats off to our graduates! π
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Congratulations to Coach Cunningham, teacher and coach at CHS, and his wife on the birth of
their son.
CHS wrestler, Mason Gillispie, has put in a tremendous amount of work in the wrestling room and as a result he qualified for both Greco-Roman and Freestyle in Fargo, ND. The Fargo tournament is the largest showcase tournament in the nation for wrestlers. This is where the best of the best are! Additionally, Mason will be representing Team Oklahoma at Junior National Duals in Tulsa. This speaks volumes about his skill, determination, and commitment to the sport. Please extend my congratulations to Mason and wish him all the best in his upcoming competitions!
Waving goodbye to CHS & saying hello to new beginnings.ππ½π¦ππ₯Ή
#cpszebrapride
Claremore Zebra Basketball hosted their 2024 summer camp preparing the future of Zebra Basketball!πͺπΌππ¦ #cpszebrapride
