Investing in Teachers. Strengthening Student Success.
Claremore Public Schools has awarded more than $1 million in teacher excellence through three years of OTEP participation! This year, 32 educators earned designations, and 85 teachers applied, a 77% increase from last year.
This year, 85 CPS teachers applied for OTEP, but state rules limit designations to 32. We are proud of those selected and grateful for every teacher who stepped forward. Their dedication to students and professional growth deserves recognition. Their commitment to learning, leadership, and students makes our schools stronger.
Read the full story: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/3250031
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Claremore Public Schools has awarded more than $1 million in teacher excellence through three years of OTEP participation! This year, 32 educators earned designations, and 85 teachers applied, a 77% increase from last year.
This year, 85 CPS teachers applied for OTEP, but state rules limit designations to 32. We are proud of those selected and grateful for every teacher who stepped forward. Their dedication to students and professional growth deserves recognition. Their commitment to learning, leadership, and students makes our schools stronger.
Read the full story: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/3250031
#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
Claremont staff was all about denim this week! Our staff celebrated Jean Jacket Day on November 10th by sporting their favorite jean jackets and bringing a little extra style to the school day!
We love seeing our Zebras join in on the fun and show their school spirit!
We love seeing our Zebras join in on the fun and show their school spirit!
Every Wednesday and Saturday, we’re featuring one of Ms. Browning’s Winning Books! With over 100 hidden throughout the library, the only way to know you’ve found one is to check it out.
Here is NUMBER 18!
This week’s featured find is The One and Only Family! Join Ivan and his family for another heartwarming adventure filled with family, friendship, and plenty of animal fun. This story reminds us that family makes every adventure a little more special!
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers discover stories that are truly one of a kind!
Here is NUMBER 18!
This week’s featured find is The One and Only Family! Join Ivan and his family for another heartwarming adventure filled with family, friendship, and plenty of animal fun. This story reminds us that family makes every adventure a little more special!
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers discover stories that are truly one of a kind!
Today we are celebrating World Kindness Day at Claremont!
Kindness is something we strive to show every day, and today is a great reminder that even the smallest acts can make the biggest difference. A smile, a helping hand, an encouraging word, or simply including someone can brighten someone's day more than we realize.
At Claremont, we believe kindness starts with each of us! Let's continue to spread positivity, lift one another up, and make our school a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and loved.
Whether it's walking with a friend, helping in math class, or letting young kiddos play football with the "big kids" - our Zebras always show kindness!
Remember, Zebras: Kindness is always in style!
Double the rainbows, double the Zebra pride! The students loved witnessing this impressive sight!
What a beautiful reminder to find the magic in the little things!
What a beautiful reminder to find the magic in the little things!
A couple of weeks ago, our kindergarten classes took a trip to the pumpkin patch and had the best time enjoying all the fall fun. There were pumpkins, smiles, laughter, and plenty of sweet memories made along the way.
We love getting to see our students learn, explore, and enjoy special days like this together!
Today, our Claremont Zebras had the special opportunity to attend the Veterans Day Parade!
It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to show their appreciation, wave proudly, and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Experiences like these remind us of the importance of gratitude, respect, and remembering those who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms.
A HUGE thank-you to everyone who helped organize today's parade and made this special experience possible! We are also incredibly grateful to all of our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families for their courage, dedication, and sacrifices.
From all of us at Claremont, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Once a Zebra, always a Zebra!
It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to show their appreciation, wave proudly, and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Experiences like these remind us of the importance of gratitude, respect, and remembering those who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms.
A HUGE thank-you to everyone who helped organize today's parade and made this special experience possible! We are also incredibly grateful to all of our veterans, active-duty service members, and their families for their courage, dedication, and sacrifices.
From all of us at Claremont, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Once a Zebra, always a Zebra!
We miss our students when they are absent, and we know attendance matters, but sometimes they need to recover at home.
How Sick Is Too Sick For School?
How do you make that decision? CPS encourages following the Oklahoma State Department of Health guidelines. These guidelines help the child recover and prevent the spread of illness to other students and staff.
Student should not return to school until they have been fever-free, vomit or diarrhea free for 24 hours without medication.
Click here to read more > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/95133
How Sick Is Too Sick For School?
How do you make that decision? CPS encourages following the Oklahoma State Department of Health guidelines. These guidelines help the child recover and prevent the spread of illness to other students and staff.
Student should not return to school until they have been fever-free, vomit or diarrhea free for 24 hours without medication.
Click here to read more > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/95133
Every Wednesday and Saturday, we’re featuring one of Ms. Browning’s Winning Books! With over 100 hidden throughout the library, the only way to know you’ve found one is to check it out.
Here is NUMBER 17!
This week’s featured find is *Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote!* When Sofia and her classmates hold an election, things take an unexpected turn when the votes mysteriously disappear! This fun-filled mystery teaches readers about teamwork, problem-solving, and the importance of making every voice count.
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers discover books that inspire curiosity, encourage leadership, and remind us that every story gets our vote!
Here is NUMBER 17!
This week’s featured find is *Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote!* When Sofia and her classmates hold an election, things take an unexpected turn when the votes mysteriously disappear! This fun-filled mystery teaches readers about teamwork, problem-solving, and the importance of making every voice count.
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers discover books that inspire curiosity, encourage leadership, and remind us that every story gets our vote!
A little inspiration from the authors themselves!
Our 3rd and 4th graders had the opportunity to attend a special author visit featuring Clarissa Willis, author of *Carrie Ingalls: The Forgotten Sister*, and Linda Apple, author of *Winston’s First Rodeo*.
What a fun opportunity for our students to hear from published authors, learn more about the writing process, and celebrate the stories that bring books to life!
Thank you to Clarissa Willis and Linda Apple for sharing your time and love of storytelling with our Zebras!
Our 3rd and 4th graders had the opportunity to attend a special author visit featuring Clarissa Willis, author of *Carrie Ingalls: The Forgotten Sister*, and Linda Apple, author of *Winston’s First Rodeo*.
What a fun opportunity for our students to hear from published authors, learn more about the writing process, and celebrate the stories that bring books to life!
Thank you to Clarissa Willis and Linda Apple for sharing your time and love of storytelling with our Zebras!
A few weeks ago, one of our classes made Spookley the Square Pumpkin snacks, and there was no shortage of smiles, laughter, and creativity along the way.
We love seeing our kiddos learn, create, and make fun memories together — especially when a tasty treat is involved!
We love seeing our kiddos learn, create, and make fun memories together — especially when a tasty treat is involved!
Every Wednesday and Saturday, we’re featuring one of Ms. Browning’s Winning Books! With over 100 hidden throughout the library, the only way to know you’ve found one is to check it out.
Here is NUMBER 16!
This week’s featured find is *Donkeys* by Michelle Hasselius! This nonfiction book gives readers a chance to learn all about these hardworking, lovable animals! From their long ears to their unique personalities, there's plenty to discover about our four-legged friends. Who knew learning could be so much fun?
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers explore new interests and discover that every book has something worth BRAYING about! 🫏📚
Here is NUMBER 16!
This week’s featured find is *Donkeys* by Michelle Hasselius! This nonfiction book gives readers a chance to learn all about these hardworking, lovable animals! From their long ears to their unique personalities, there's plenty to discover about our four-legged friends. Who knew learning could be so much fun?
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers explore new interests and discover that every book has something worth BRAYING about! 🫏📚
Our 1st graders are building big number skills!
Students got hands-on with magnetic ten-frame boards as they practiced building and representing teen numbers. By placing magnetic counters on their boards, they could see how each teen number is made up of one group of ten and some extra ones.
It's a fun, hands-on way to strengthen counting skills, number sense, and early place value understanding!
Learning math one magnetic counter at a time!
Students got hands-on with magnetic ten-frame boards as they practiced building and representing teen numbers. By placing magnetic counters on their boards, they could see how each teen number is made up of one group of ten and some extra ones.
It's a fun, hands-on way to strengthen counting skills, number sense, and early place value understanding!
Learning math one magnetic counter at a time!
A huge thank you to Pastor Jerry and Pastor Rick from First Presbyterian Church for their generous donation to help cover our cafeteria funds at the end of the 9 weeks! We are so grateful for your kindness and continued support of our students and school.
Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of our students and we truly appreciate you thinking of our school community!
Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of our students and we truly appreciate you thinking of our school community!
Pumpkins, science, and a whole lot of discovery!
Our kindergarteners got hands-on with their pumpkin unit as they explored the different parts of a pumpkin. Students learned about the stem, ribs, seeds, pulp, and more — and the best part was getting to actually see AND feel what was inside!
To top it all off, each student got to take a pumpkin seed home with the possibility of planting it and watching something grow!
We love when learning gets a little messy, a little hands-on, and a whole lot of fun!
Our kindergarteners got hands-on with their pumpkin unit as they explored the different parts of a pumpkin. Students learned about the stem, ribs, seeds, pulp, and more — and the best part was getting to actually see AND feel what was inside!
To top it all off, each student got to take a pumpkin seed home with the possibility of planting it and watching something grow!
We love when learning gets a little messy, a little hands-on, and a whole lot of fun!
Every Wednesday and Saturday, we’re featuring one of Ms. Browning’s Winning Books! With over 100 hidden throughout the library, the only way to know you’ve found one is to check it out.
Here is NUMBER 15!
This week’s featured find is Christian McCaffrey vs. LaDainian Tomlinson: Who Would Win? Football fans, get ready for a showdown! This exciting book compares two incredible running backs, putting their skills, speed, and strength to the test. Who would come out on top in this ultimate football face-off? Dive in and decide for yourself!
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers tackle new adventures and score big with great books!
Here is NUMBER 15!
This week’s featured find is Christian McCaffrey vs. LaDainian Tomlinson: Who Would Win? Football fans, get ready for a showdown! This exciting book compares two incredible running backs, putting their skills, speed, and strength to the test. Who would come out on top in this ultimate football face-off? Dive in and decide for yourself!
Thank you, Ms. Browning, for helping our readers tackle new adventures and score big with great books!
Our Claremont staff understood the Halloween assignment!
We had the Spice Girls — and by Spice Girls, we mean actual spices — Hulk Hogan, the Above Average Joes, pirates, Where’s Waldo, and even the Toy Story crew complete with aliens reaching for “The Claw!” So many more were not photographed, but just know - Claremont shows up!
There was no shortage of creativity, laughs, or commitment to the costumes.
And the final group costume? Claremont staff after surviving Halloween.
We may have ended the day on the floor, but we sure had fun getting there!
We had the Spice Girls — and by Spice Girls, we mean actual spices — Hulk Hogan, the Above Average Joes, pirates, Where’s Waldo, and even the Toy Story crew complete with aliens reaching for “The Claw!” So many more were not photographed, but just know - Claremont shows up!
There was no shortage of creativity, laughs, or commitment to the costumes.
And the final group costume? Claremont staff after surviving Halloween.
We may have ended the day on the floor, but we sure had fun getting there!
Friday wrapped up Red Ribbon Week with No Tricks, Just Smart Choices!
Our Zebras came dressed in costumes or wore orange as we ended the week with one more reminder to make healthy, positive choices.
We loved seeing all the creativity, costumes, and school spirit throughout the week!
Our Zebras came dressed in costumes or wore orange as we ended the week with one more reminder to make healthy, positive choices.
We loved seeing all the creativity, costumes, and school spirit throughout the week!
Who says vocabulary review can't be fun?
Mrs. Meeker's 5th graders put their thinking caps on—literally—with a game of Vocabulary Headbands! Students worked together, gave clues, and used their knowledge of vocabulary words to figure out which word was on their head.
We love seeing our Claremont students learning, laughing, and building their vocabulary skills in creative ways!
Mrs. Meeker's 5th graders put their thinking caps on—literally—with a game of Vocabulary Headbands! Students worked together, gave clues, and used their knowledge of vocabulary words to figure out which word was on their head.
We love seeing our Claremont students learning, laughing, and building their vocabulary skills in creative ways!
Don’t forget about the Claremont Yearbook!
The 2026–2027 school year is full of memories in the making, and we want you to have a keepsake of all the fun!
Yearbooks are $25!
Order Your Yearbook:
Visit www.jostens.com/bts/1146780 to order your copy.
Make It Your Own:
Personalize your student’s yearbook cover with their name and icons that represent their favorite activities and interests.
Don’t wait until the end of the year—order your 2026–2027 Claremont Elementary Yearbook today!
The 2026–2027 school year is full of memories in the making, and we want you to have a keepsake of all the fun!
Yearbooks are $25!
Order Your Yearbook:
Visit www.jostens.com/bts/1146780 to order your copy.
Make It Your Own:
Personalize your student’s yearbook cover with their name and icons that represent their favorite activities and interests.
Don’t wait until the end of the year—order your 2026–2027 Claremont Elementary Yearbook today!