Claremore High School

Two CPS organizations have Zebra Gear NOW Available. Lots of style to choose from. 👟Track - Due January 23 https://midwestteamsports.chipply.com/ClaremoreTF/store.aspx ⚾Baseball - Due January 24 https://midwestteamsports.chipply.com/ClaremoreBaseball/store.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3ZKrYAV40tgc3u2ffDIRUqUTqsC6Eqpt4TM7fcRQaSgtGpJ7KcRGCVVgk #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore High School’s JROTC cordially invites the Claremore community to join us in a lifesaving endeavor at the Claremore High School Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will take place in the welcoming atmosphere of the CHS Performing Arts Center (PAC) Lobby. Students 16 and under must have parent permission to participate. Remember, your participation can make a significant impact, as each donation has the power to save lives. Be a hero in your community by contributing to this essential cause. We look forward to your presence and support on this meaningful day.

Claremore High School Blood Drive is scheduled for January 16th from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm in the PAC Lobby. Donors will receive a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt. Scan the QR Code to schedule an appointment.

CPS school sites and central office will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in honor of the Martin Luther King holiday. As we approach the Martin Luther King holiday, let us remember his words: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' ” Volunteering your time, money, or energy to help others not only makes the world a better place, but it also enhances your own life. Here are some benefits of helping others: ✋🏾 Helping others can help you live longer. ✋🏽 Altruism is contagious. ✋🏼 Helping others makes us happy. ✋🏻 Helping others promotes positive behaviors. ✋ Helping others gives us a sense of purpose and satisfaction. How do you serve others? #cpszebrapride

Remember, the Better FAFSA opened on Dec. 31! Create your FSA ID (FAFSA log-in) now if you haven’t already. If you need help, schedule an appointment with the CHS GEAR UP staff this week. #GEARUP #FAFSA #OKHigherEd #CollegePrep #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS Theater Department is hosting open auditions for the spring musical "The Music Man" in January. January 8, 9, & 10 - WRJH and CHS students January 15th - children 3rd-5th grade Questions? Contact Mr. Doonkeen or Mr. Gibson directly at rdoonkeen@claremore.k12.ok.us and joshua.gibson@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Adolescence can be tough and they say it takes a village to raise a child. We see you, hardworking moms and dads, and we're here to offer you some extra support! Start 2024 off by connecting your child or teen with one of our prevention specialists for FREE weekly life coaching sessions. Fill out the referral form at: www.rcys.org/services

Claremore Zebras Volleyball Tryouts (2024 Season) Be a part of one of the state's best programs! __________ 📅 March 25 and 26th 🕓 Junior High Tryouts - 4:00PM 🕕 High School Tryouts - 6:00 PM __________ 🏐 JUNIOR HIGH - For students who will be 7th and 8th graders for the 2024-25 school year. 🏐 HIGH SCHOOL - For students who will be 9th - 12th graders for the 2024-25 school year. Contact Coach Jackson at derek.jackson@claremore.k12.ok.us

It's important to ensure that our families are prepared for winter weather as we prepare to return to school. To help with this, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about winter weather and school. These include questions such as how and when we will be notified about any weather-related changes to school schedules. For more information, visit https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291.

The 2024 Better FAFSA opens on Dec. 31! This year’s application will be faster and easier than ever. Don’t forget to contact your GEAR UP staff with any questions! #GEARUP #FAFSA #HigherEducation #CollegePrep #BetterFAFSA

Better FAFSA opens this Sunday, Dec. 31! Create your FSA ID now if you haven’t already. If you need help, your GEAR UP staff will be back in your school after winter break. #GEARUP #FAFSA #OKHigherEd #CollegePrep https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account

New York Mets Great, Keith Hernandez Headlines 18th Annual RSU/CHS Field of Dreams Dinner & Auction Scheduled for January 15th, 2024 Tickets are now available for the upcoming Field of Dreams Baseball Dinner and Auction Banquet. Slated for Jan. 15, 2024, this annual event raises funds to benefit the Rogers State University and Claremore High School baseball programs. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Claremore. This year's keynote speaker is a 5-time MLB All-Star, two-time World Series Champion, 1979 NL MVP, and New York Mets great Keith Hernandez. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to donate items for the live and silent auctions, email Zebrabaseball1@gmail.com or call/text Johnnye at (918) 521-9811. Donations may be mailed to Claremore Zebra Dugout, P.O. Box 2972, Claremore, OK, 74018. Electronic donation options Venmo- @Claremore-Baseball (Johnnye Brown) and PayPal- paypal.me/Claremore FoD. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS Theater Department is hosting open auditions for the spring musical "The Music Man" in January. January 8, 9, & 10 - WRJH and CHS students January 15th - children 3rd-5th grade Questions? Contact Mr. Doonkeen or Mr. Gibson directly at rdoonkeen@claremore.k12.ok.us and joshua.gibson@claremore.k12.ok.us. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Read our latest blog to learn about the changes in this year’s FAFSA! This FAFSA Fast Facts blog is a quick read with clear steps to starting your FAFSA and what to expect. Check it out: https://okgearup.org/fafsa-fastfacts/ If you have any questions, reach out to your GEAR UP staff today for assistance! #GEARUP #FAFSA #HigherEducation #CollegePrep #BetterFAFSA https://okgearup.org/fafsafast-facts/

The dance team is hosting a line dancing class Thursday night, December 21st from 6pm-8pm in the New Gym! All ages welcome! Come have fun and learn some awesome moves! Donations only. Contact slahr@claremore.k12.ok.us with questions.

Block Finals Schedule: 🖊 December 21: 2nd and 4th period 🖊 December 22: 1st and 3rd period 🛑 Remember - to protect the testing environment students will not be checked out of school DURING class time. If they finish early, a student will remain in the classroom for the entire time. This procedure allows other students to continue working on their final without disruptions. Thank you for your attention in this matter. We want to ensure ALL students are in an environment conducive to testing.

Episode 6 of Higher Ed Hacks is live! Join GEAR UP School Specialist Cassie Landers as we cover everything you need to know about the new Better FAFSA. In under 10 minutes, we outline the major FAQs of FAFSA and the changes to this year’s application. Listen now: https://okgearup.org/podcast/ #GEARUP #FAFSA #HigherEducation #CollegePrep #BetterFAFSA

Block finals are next week. Block Finals Schedule: 🖊 December 21: 2nd and 4th period 🖊 December 22: 1st and 3rd period 🛑 Remember - to protect the testing environment students will not be checked out of school DURING class time. If they finish early, a student will remain in the classroom for the entire time. This procedure allows other students to continue working on their final without disruptions. Thank you for your attention in this matter. We want to ensure ALL students are in an environment conducive to testing. Please ensure all appointments are schedule around your testing time.

GEAR UP is hear all this week to help juniors with OK Promise applications and seniors on checking on incomplete applications. Seniors, remember that you have only until December 31 to finish an incomplete OK Promise app. Seniors, also remember that FAFSA opens December 31. If you need help creating your FSA ID, please find a GEAR UP team member.

The lights, the trees, and the increased events on the calendar may have given you some clues that the holiday season is in full swing. The following is our holiday schedule. ❄December 25, 2023 - January 7, 2024 - CPS Closed ❄January 8, 2024 - Staff Professional Development Day. ❄January 9, 2024 - Students Return May you and your loved ones make memories that will fill your hearts and homes with joy this holiday season.