Tulsa Opera’s Raise Your Voice Tour made a stop at the Robson Performing Arts Center!

Elementary students from across the district were treated to a special performance by Tulsa Opera during this year’s Raise Your Voice tour. This year’s show, The Monkey and Francine, followed a monkey prince and his little sister, Francine, as they journeyed to the kingdom of the tigers.

With exciting characters and engaging music throughout, students loved experiencing the magic of opera right here at home! 🎶✨

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about 15 hours ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Members of the Tulsa Opera at the Robson PAC
Claremore students enjoying the Tulsa Opera
A man dressed up as a monkey and a person dressed up as an alligator for the Tulsa opera show
Claremore students with masks on at the opera
Monkey dancing on stage
Claremont students smiling at the opera
Claremore students watching Tulsa Opera perform.
Students excited to see the opera at the RPAC
The future of Zebra Fine Arts is HERE!

This morning, our Fine Arts Department brought the energy with a Recruitment Rally for our upcoming 6th graders!

5th graders from across the district packed the Robson PAC to get a firsthand look at everything Zebra Fine Arts has to offer. From incredible performances by WRJH and CHS Show Choir, Jazz Choir, Drama, Improv, and Jazz Band to a showcase of amazing Art, students got a full taste of the talent, passion, and excitement waiting for them.

They also heard from current Fine Arts students who shared how these programs have shaped their confidence, friendships, and overall high school experience. The message was clear;, Fine Arts is more than a class… it’s a community.

We are beyond excited to welcome the next generation of performers, artists, and creators. If today was any sign, the future is bright and we can’t wait for these students to be part of something truly unforgettable. 🦓✨

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3 days ago, CPS Communications
Elementary students at the Fine Arts recruitment rally.
High school Jazz Choir performing.
High school Jazz Choir performing.
Junior high improv presenting.
Junior high art teacher presenting
high school jazz band performing.
high school show choir express performing.
Junior high show choir performing.
Junior high students hyping up the crowd
high school show choir express performing.
🥁 Claremore Percussion made history with their very first Claremore Percussion Concert!

Students from 6th through 12th grade took the stage, performing a mix of solos and ensembles that showcased their talent across a wide range of percussion instruments. Their hard work and dedication were on full display throughout the evening.

It was an exciting night filled with energy and outstanding performances!✨

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4 days ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Claremore Percussion students and their directors at their first ever percussion concert.
Senior student showcasing his solo on percussion
6th Grade students focused on their music.
Mr. Downey leading the High school ensemble to close out the show
Junior high students focused on her music during the show.
WRJH Percussion in concert playing drums
CHS Piano player in concert with her ensemble
WRJH 7th and 8th graders performing a song at the concert,
two high school students playing drums in a small ensemble for the concert.
CHS Junior playing a solo at the percussion concert.
National Silver Medalist, Kellie Stuard — we like the sound of that! ✨🎨

Join us in celebrating Claremore High School’s Kellie Stuard, who earned a National Silver Medal at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions for student artists in the country.

After first earning a Gold Key at the state level, Kellie advanced to nationals, where her work stood out among over 300,000 entries. Her piece, “Eyes Don’t Lie,” delivers a powerful message about deceit and the emotions it can bring to the surface—showcasing both technical skill and meaningful storytelling.

This achievement is a tremendous honor for Zebra Fine Arts and all of Claremore Public Schools. It reflects the talent, dedication, and creativity of our students, as well as the support and guidance from our incredible educators.

We are beyond proud of Kellie. Her work is making an impact on the national stage, and this is only the beginning!

Help us congratulate Kellie on this outstanding accomplishment! 🦓✨

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4 days ago, CPS Communications
Kellie Stuard Headshot
"Eyes Don't Lie" by Kellie Stuard

Claremore High School's Sound Express and the WRJH Spark! wrapped up their show choir competition season last week at Edmond Santa Fe High School with incredible performances that truly lit up the stage!

Sound Express earned a Top 10 finish among high schools, while Spark! placed Top 10 among middle schools—with both groups ranking highly in their respective divisions.

What an amazing way to celebrate a season full of hard work, growth, and dedication. We are so proud of these talented performers—great job, ladies! ❤️🎤✨

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6 days ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Sound Express ready on stage to sing and dance for the crowd.
Spark in formation on stage for their last contest of the year.
Sound Express in their jean jackets singing and dancing
Spark! on stage with their hand in the air singing and dancing
Sound Express on stage in their Jean jackets and pink dresses for contest
Spark! on stage in their award winning performance
Sound Express at their last contest of the year
Spark! on stage in their award winning performance
Sound express and spark on the road to contest
🎨🎶🎭 As March comes to an end, we hope you’ve enjoyed getting a glimpse into everything Claremore Public Schools has to offer in the Fine Arts!

From kindergarten through 12th grade, our students are given countless opportunities to explore their creativity and find their passion. Elementary art and music classes build a strong foundation, sparking imagination and introducing essential skills. At the junior high level, students begin to refine their talents and dive deeper into what they love. By the time they reach CHS, they’re ready to shine—both in and beyond the classroom—as they continue to grow and perfect their craft.

This month, we proudly celebrated Youth Art Month, Music in Our Schools Month, and Theatre in Our Schools Month. We are so grateful for our incredible teachers who inspire, guide, and encourage our students every day, and for the students who bring creativity, dedication, and energy into every performance, rehearsal, and project.

Thank you for celebrating the arts with us—there’s so much to be proud of in Claremore!

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7 days ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
WRJH Show Choir on stage at contest.
CHS Jazz Band in rehearsal working on their contest piece
CHS Art student hanging up art for their art show
CHS students in their production of Harvey
CHS Show choir Sound Express on stage at contest
Claremont Students at the RPAC for the Tulsa Opera
WRJH 6th grade percussion line on stage at their concert
Student mixing paint in the scene shop at the RPAC
WRJH Drama taking a bow after their play
Catalayah art students showing us their color wheels.

Last Chance to See the CHS Art Show!

This is your final week to experience the incredible Claremore High School Art Show, and you don’t want to miss it. We are so proud of our talented Zebras who poured their time, creativity, and hard work into this amazing gallery.

One of the highlights of the show is our admin picks, where members of our leadership team—including Superintendent Mr. Bryan Frazier—selected their favorite pieces:

• Mr. Frazier, Superintendent: Melody Youtsey (Slide 2)
• Mrs. Lee, Principal: Shayne Schornick (Slide 3)
• Ms. Golbeck, Assistant Principal: Melody Youtsey (Slide 2)
• Mr. Warren, Assistant Principal: Taylor Phillips (Slide 4)
• Mr. Short, Assistant Principal: Alanah Spahr (Slide 5)

A big thank you to our admin team for taking the time to support and celebrate our students and their work.

Don’t miss your chance—stop by the Robson Performing Arts Center this week during operating hours and see this amazing art for yourself! 🦓✨

7 days ago, CPS Communications
Art Show: Admin pick winners
Melody's artwork
Shayne's artwork
Taylor's artwork
Alanah's artwork
🎨✨ Youth Art Month ✨🎨

Elementary art is where creativity begins and confidence grows! Guided by our knowledgeable art teachers, students explore everything from colorful collages to hands-on clay creations and so much more. Along the way, they’re introduced to essential art vocabulary, learning not just how to create, but how to think and speak like artists.

Art at the elementary level builds more than skills. It encourages imagination, problem solving, and self expression that students carry with them for years to come. We’re proud to celebrate the creativity, curiosity, and growth happening in our classrooms every day! 🎨

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8 days ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Student in Art class working on a journal
Student smiling wearing a red shirt holding a heart
student holding clay creation she made in art
Students holding up their artwork they made in class.
Student cutting pictures out of a magazine to make a collage for art
Students working together on a colorful art project in art class
Student hand painting her clay creation
Student making a collage in her art class.
Student painting his clay creation in art class
Student starting a new drawing in art class.
We’re excited to share that our Winter Guard will be competing at the WGPO East Qualifiers this weekend! These students have been working tirelessly to perfect their performances, and their dedication, precision, and passion truly shine every time they take the floor.

Contest Info:
📍 @ Union High School (UMAC)
📅 Saturday, March 28
⏰ Winter Guard JV – 9:00 AM
⏰ Winter Guard Varsity – 12:19 PM
🎟 Tickets – $10

We are incredibly proud of the commitment and artistry our Winter Guard brings to the floor. Their hard work and determination are a true reflection of Zebra Pride, and we can’t wait to see them represent our school at qualifiers. Good luck, Zebras! 🖤🤍
10 days ago, CPS Communications
Winter Guard  Competition Day Graphic
🎶 Music in Our Schools Month 🎶

Claremore Public Schools has added not one but TWO show choirs this year!
At Will Rogers Junior High, we’re proud to introduce their very first show choir, Spark! ✨ This talented group is already making waves as they sing, dance, and compete. Even in their first year, Mrs. Ketterling and her students are showing exactly what they’re made of!

At Claremore High School, Mr. Doonkeen has launched a brand new show choir, Sound Express! 🎤 This dynamic group of 9th–12th grade students is taking their choir experience to the next level, putting in the work during class and even after school to perfect both their vocals and choreography.

With the arrival of the spring semester, both Sound Express and Spark! has begun traveling to competitions across the state, providing students with valuable opportunities to apply their learning in real-world performance settings while receiving feedback from experienced judges.

Whether in the classroom, at rehearsal, or at competition, one thing is clear: you can’t miss these students’ heart for singing! ❤️🎶

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10 days ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
CHS Show Choir Sound Express on stage at contest
Show Choir Spark! on stage at the RPAC for the first time.
Sound Express in rehearsal in class
Spark! all dressed up for contest and ready to go on stage.
Sound Express on stage at the RPAC for the first time in the 25-26 school year.
Spark! show choir on stage at a contest this spring.
Sound Express on stage in their show choir performance.
Spark! on stage at the RPAC
Sound Express at their first performance at the RPAC.
Spark! on the road for a contest.

🎭 Theatre in Our Schools Month 🎭

Will Rogers Junior High Drama proudly presented Haphazardly Ever After this February!

After months of hard work in class—and even some evening rehearsals—these students took the stage and delivered a hilariously charming performance that had everyone laughing.

Though new to the stage, their ease and connection with the audience made it seem like they were seasoned performers. These important skills give young thespians the knowledge and confidence to step into high school drama ready to shine! 🌟

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10 days ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
The cast and crew of the WRJH spring play
WRJH students on stage at the RPAC
Students dressed as fairies on stage at the RPAC
Students acting on stage during their play,
Students acting on stage at the RPAC
Student with hands on hips on stage
Students on stage with swords and shields
Student actors on stage for their play
Students taking a bow on stage after an incredible performance
We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated in this year’s art show. The creativity, effort, and talent on display truly reflect the passion our students have for the arts.

A special congratulations to our award winners:

Best of Show: Paige Brower (Slide 3)

Studio & AP Art
🥇 Paige Brower (Slide 3)
🥈 Amelia Matthews
🥉 Paige Brower

Art 2
🥇 Alanah Spahr (Slide 5)
🥈 Zoey Prugart
🥉 Lilliana Long

Art 1
🥇 Ava Mills (Slide 7)
🥈 Killian Mitchell
🥉 Harper Rooney

These students continue to represent Claremore with excellence, and we couldn’t be more proud of the work they’ve created.

You can view these incredible pieces at the Robson Performing Arts Center through April 3.
Come out, support our young Zebras, and experience the amazing talent in our community! 🦓✨
10 days ago, CPS Communications
Art Show: Best of Show Winner
Art Show: Studio and AP Art Winners
Best of show art piece
Art Show: Art 2 Winners
Art 2 First Place art piece
Art Show: Art 1 Winners
Art 1 First Place art piece
IT’S SHOWTIME! 🎤🎶

Claremore High School Sound Express Show Choir and WRJH Spark Show Choir will be performing at the Edmond Santa Fe Show Choir Festival! Our students have been working hard to prepare outstanding performances, and we can’t wait to see them take the stage.

Event Info:
📍 @ Santa Fe High School
📅 Wednesday, March 25
⏰ CHS Sound Express – 3:30 PM
⏰ WRJH Spark Show Choir – 4:30 PM

Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support our performers as they represent #CPSZebraPride! 🎶🖤🤍
13 days ago, CPS Communications
Santa Fe Show Choir Graphic
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR FOOTLOOSE! 💃🕺

Tickets for Claremore High School’s Footloose: The Musical are officially ON SALE!

Our incredible cast has been putting in the work to bring this high-energy show to life. They’ve rehearsed through it all, even taking practice outside when the power went out. That’s the kind of dedication that makes this production something special.

Ticket Price: $15 for Adults | $10 for Students and Seniors (65+).
Buy Tickets Here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/footloose-chs-musical-tickets-257385
Dates: April 23-25
Time: 7:30-10:30pm
Location: Robson PAC

Don’t miss the music, the dancing, and the excitement. Save the date and come support your Zebras!
14 days ago, CPS Communications
Footloose Front Page
The CHS Art Show is HERE!

Before spring break, our talented Claremore High School art students worked hard to transform the Robson Performing Arts Center into a gallery full of creativity. Their artwork is now on display for the community to enjoy March 23 – April 3.

This show features a wide variety of student pieces that highlight the creativity, skill, and imagination growing in our Zebra Fine Arts program. Every piece represents hours of hard work and the unique voice of the student artist who created it.

RPAC Gallery Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
1:00 PM–4:00 PM

We encourage our community, families, and friends to stop by, walk through the gallery, and celebrate the incredible talent of our young Zebras. Your support means so much to our student artists! 🦓🎨
14 days ago, CPS Communications
Claremore high school art students hanging up art in the P.A.C.
Claremore high school art students hanging up art in the P.A.C.
Claremore high school art students hanging up art in the P.A.C.
Claremore high school art students hanging up art in the P.A.C.
Claremore high school art students hanging up art in the P.A.C.
Claremore high school art students hanging up art in the P.A.C.
Claremore high school art students hanging up art in the P.A.C.
Reserve your tickets today for Claremore High School’s production of Footloose! 🎶🕺

📅 April 23–25
🕢 7:30 PM each night
📍 Robson Performing Arts Center

💲 Tickets:
Adults – $15
Students – $10
Senior Citizens – $10

Don’t miss this high-energy show full of music, dancing, and unforgettable performances from our talented students!

🎟 Get your tickets here: https://robsonpac.simpletix.com/
15 days ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
CHS Choir & Drama present Footloose. Robson Performing Arts Center on April 23, 24, 25 all shows at 7:30 pm. Reserved admission, adults $15, Student & seniors $10
School will be out in 9 weeks, and you're about to get FULL CUSTODY of your kids.

We've got you covered if you're looking for something to keep them busy. Some of these camps begin as early as the end of May, so check the webpage frequently.

Check out our SUMMER CAMPS / PROGRAMS website for a complete school and community summer activities list ➡ Go to > https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/camps for current listings

Currently listed:
🏋🏽Athletics Summer Pride Strength & Conditioning (7th - 12)
⚾Baseball Youth Camp (5 yrs - 7th)
🏈Football Camp (1st - 6th)
🏈Football Summer Pride (7th -12th)
🏐Volleyball Camp
🧑🏼‍🔬STEM Summer Academies
🏀Basketball Camp

Watch for:
🎨Art Camp
🤠City of Claremore Youth Summer Guide (over 20 options)
🪶Camp Cherokee
🍔Free Summer Meal Program
⚽Soccer Camp
🎭Theater Camp
👨‍👨‍👧‍👧Zebra Stripes
❓Others TBD

We will add more as they are submitted.
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15 days ago, Jamie Brace
girl in red cap with logoed pennets behind her
🎶 Music in Our Schools Month 🎶
Big things are happening in Claremore Jazz! Just last year, the Claremore High School Jazz Band was named the 2025 5A State Jazz Champions—and the excitement didn’t stop there. Since that incredible achievement, our jazz program has grown to three bands! 🎷
This past fall, WRJH launched its new Jazz Band, and students jumped right in, learning the unique grooves, rhythms, and styles that make jazz so different from traditional concert band.
At CHS, students now have even more opportunities with Beginning Jazz Band and Advanced Jazz Band. These classes allow students to dive deeper into the world of jazz while giving more musicians the chance to join in and experience this dynamic style of music.
All three bands have already had opportunities to travel and compete this year, and we are excited to see how these talented groups continue to grow and thrive!
Want to hear them live? 🎶
Stay tuned for details about their annual Jazz Coffeehouse Fundraiser—your chance to enjoy great music and support these amazing student musicians! 🎷☕

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15 days ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Student playing saxophone in the jazz band
CHS Advanced Jazz Band playing at the state capitol
CHS Beginning Jazz Band at the Verdigris contest
Student in the WRJH Jazz Band playing Drums.
CHS Advanced Jazz Band Trumpet line
Students in the CHS Beginning jazz band
Percussion line for the WRJH Jazz Band
CHS Saxophone players on stage in a jazz concert
WRJH Jazz Band on stage at the verdigris festival
CHS Beginning Jazz Band trumpets
We’re thrilled to share that our Winter Guard is taking the floor at the WGPO Contest today! Their countless hours of rehearsal, attention to detail, and passion for performance are evident every time they compete.

Contest Info:
📍 @ Bixby High School
📅 Saturday, March 21
⏰ Winter Guard JV – 1:16 PM
⏰ Winter Guard Varsity – 3:29 PM
🎟 Tickets – $10

We couldn’t be prouder of the focus, teamwork, and artistry these students display. They represent our school with excellence and embody what Zebra Pride is all about. Let’s wish them the best of luck today—go Zebras! 🖤🤍
17 days ago, CPS Communications
Winter Guard  Competition Day Graphic
🎨✨ Youth Art Month ✨🎨

Art 1 and Art 2 are where creativity begins to take shape for many of our students. With the guidance of our extremely talented art teachers, students explore the foundations of visual art while developing the skills and confidence needed to grow as artists.

Throughout these courses, students learn about a variety of media and techniques while also practicing important skills such as observation, creativity, and self-evaluation. From drawing and painting to three-dimensional projects, students are encouraged to experiment, problem solve, and express their ideas in unique ways.

Students are also introduced to the world of Art History, discovering how artists from different cultures and time periods have influenced the art we see today. By connecting the past with their own creative work, students gain a deeper appreciation for the role art plays in our world.

Most importantly, Art 1 and Art 2 make learning fun while helping students build a strong artistic foundation that prepares them for more advanced art classes. From face painting at football games to their hard work in the classroom, we are proud of the creativity, dedication, and talent our students bring every day! 🎨

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18 days ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Student smiling with her art work
Student working in art class
Student painting faces at the football game
Student painting a sea turtle in art class
Student painting in art class
Art teacher working with a student in the class room
Art students at the football games face paiting
Student working hard in Art class
Art student at the football game smiling with face paint like spiderman
Student working hard on her art work in class