🎶🎺 Band students took the stage at the PAC today for our Solo/Ensemble Pre-Contest! This event gave them a valuable opportunity to perform, receive feedback, and build confidence through the experience. It’s all about preparation and growth—great job to everyone who participated! 👏
A big congratulations to one of our amazing band directors, T.J. Smith, on receiving a fall grant! 🥳🎷A huge shoutout to the Claremore Public Schools Foundation for their continued support! 🎶👏 Over the past two years, CPSF has generously provided over $35,000 to the band program, helping strengthen music education for our students. ✨This latest grant will go toward purchasing a new Marimba, Vibraphone, and Xylophone—all on durable marching field frames 🎼—ensuring our band has quality instruments for years to come. Thanks to CPSF and their incredible team, our students have more opportunities for success and unforgettable musical experiences! 🎵🎉 Want to support CPSF and the impact they make? Visit: https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/partners/
Our junior high choir was all smiles and having fun as they got ready to perform at Thursday's WRJH GE Assembly! 🎶👏 They always bring great energy and talent to every performance—we love seeing them shine!
🎶✨ This past Saturday, several of our talented elementary students had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Circle the State with Song Festival at the Mary Glass Performing Arts Center in Owasso! 🎤🎼 These young musicians joined voices with students from across the region, under the direction of Conductor Cristi Cary-Miller, and experienced the joy of making music together. 🎉 A huge thank you to our dedicated Elementary Music Teachers who were there to support and encourage every step of the way—helping make this experience even more memorable. We’re incredibly proud of the students' hard work and commitment—what a fun day! 👏🎶
Art has the power to inspire, uplift, and connect us! Whether it’s through music, theatre, visual arts, media arts, or dance, creativity fuels the heart and soul. 🎭🎶🎨 Today, on National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, we celebrate the incredible students and teachers who bring art to life every day! What piece of art—whether a song, performance, or piece of artwork—has touched your heart the most? 💖✨
#ThrowbackThursday to our high school theatre class’s incredible production of Antigone back in October! 🎭✨ These talented students brought ancient drama to life with impressive performances, amazing costumes, and a whole lot of dedication. With our CPS Fine Arts live feed and social media now in full swing, we’re excited to take another moment to celebrate their efforts and give them another moment in the spotlight! 🌟
✨ Congratulations to Room 701 Vocal Jazz! ✨ We are incredibly proud of our talented students for being selected as a 2025 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Honor Group! Their hard work, passion, and dedication shone brightly during their performance under the direction of Mr. Ruiel Doonkeen. A special thank you to our choir parents, families, and the Claremore Public Schools Administration for their unwavering support. This accomplishment is a testament to the power of high-quality arts education and the sense of belonging it creates. 🎶 Bravo, 701 Vocal Jazz, and thank you for representing Claremore with excellence! 🎶
🎉 A huge congratulations to one of our elementary students, Kylie Cleary, for winning the Storm Water Art Competition! Her beautiful artwork is now displayed on the side of a Claremore trash truck for the whole community to see! 🚛🎉 Last week, Kylie was recognized at the City Council Meeting, and they even got to show off the truck featuring her amazing design. How exciting is that?! We are so proud of Kylie’s creative talent and thrilled to celebrate this wonderful achievement. Keep making us proud, Kylie! 💙🎨
🩸 Claremore, the blood drive is TOMORROW! 🩸 Join us for an opportunity to save lives—each donation can help up to 3 people in need! 📅 Date: January 28, 2025 | 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 📍 Location: Robson Performing Arts Center Lobby. For over 20 years, the Claremore Navy Junior ROTC has proudly hosted this event, making it a tradition of service and community pride. Thanks to your support, we’ve been named Oklahoma 5A State Champions for 16 consecutive years! 🏆 Every donation stays in Oklahoma, directly helping our community. Let’s keep this legacy of care going strong—your donation can make all the difference! Bring a friend and join us tomorrow—your help is needed now more than ever. ❤️ Sign up here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3E73RrM
Mr. McClurg’s 5th-grade art students dove into the world of optical illusions and geometric shapes last week! 🎨✨ Through creativity and focus, they explored how lines, patterns, and colors can trick the eye while designing bold, eye-catching works of art. 🔻🔸🔹▪️ Their masterpieces showcase the magic of blending math and art in a way that’s both challenging and fun. Stay tuned for more artistic adventures from our talented students! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🎭 Rehearsals have officially begun for our spring musical, The Addams Family! Over the coming weeks, students will be hard at work bringing this fun and quirky story to life, utilizing every corner of the PAC—from the Choir Room to the Black Box Theatre and finally to the Main Stage. 📅 Performances are set for April 24–26, so save the date! Details on how to purchase tickets will be announced soon. We can't wait to see all the hard work pay off in what promises to be an amazing production! 👏
January is National School Board Recognition Month! 🎉 We want to thank our 5 dedicated School Board members for their leadership, vision, and unwavering support of Claremore Public Schools. Your commitment ensures our students have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in academics, the arts, athletics, and beyond! 🌟 #NationalSchoolBoardMonth #CPSZebraPride
Cross-curricular fun in Mr. Levesque’s music class! 🎶 Students combined rhythm and movement by bouncing balls to the beat while singing along to a lively tune. 🎵 This creative activity brings music to life and keeps learning engaging and interactive! 🏀🎤 #ClaremoreFineArts #MusicInMotion #CPSZebraPride
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting the OSU Jazz Band for a special performance for our students and others from the area! 🎶 Their amazing talent filled the Robson Performing Arts Center with energy and inspiration.
It was a truly impressive showcase of skill and passion for jazz music! We’re so grateful for the opportunity to expose our students to such an outstanding musical experience. Thank you, OSU Jazz Band, for sharing your amazing sound with us! 🎷🎺
🚨 Claremore, we need your help! 🚨 The OBI Blood Drive is happening soon, and your donation could save lives—up to 3 lives per person! 🩸📅 When: January 28, 2025 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Robson Performing Arts Center Lobby 👥 Who: Anyone 16+ (16-year-olds need guardian permission). For over 20 years, the Claremore Navy Junior ROTC has proudly hosted these drives, helping us earn the title of Oklahoma 5A State Champion 16 years in a row! 🏆 This tradition reflects the strength of our school and community working together. Your donation stays right here in Oklahoma, saving lives locally. Let’s keep making a difference—now more than ever. Spread the word, bring a friend, and join us on January 28th! ❤️ Sign up at this link: https://bit.ly/3E73RrM.
Hey, Zebra family…. nothing is more important than keeping you and your children safe and healthy. Due to recent snowfall and freezing temperatures, Claremore Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st.
Your only assignment is to MAKE A MEMORY! After the roads are re-evaluated tomorrow, participation in after-school activities, athletics, and competitive events will be determined and communicated as soon as possible. Updates will be on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, Twitter & Email) and local TV stations. Download the app on Android or iPhone. Make sure your contact information is up to date on your parent portal. Be safe, stay warm, and make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.”
🌟 Today, we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of unity, hope, and kindness. Through the arts, we can continue to bring people together and inspire understanding in our community!
🎭🎬 Last Monday, several of our Junior High students attended the Oklahoma Arts Institute’s Quartz Preview Day in Tulsa! This free event featured a hands-on workshop with Tyler Woods, Executive Artistic Director of Oklahoma Shakespeare, who shared his expertise and passion for the arts. Students also received valuable tips about auditioning for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute. What an amazing opportunity to learn and grow! 🌟
🎶✨ Proud moment for our Claremont Honor Choir! They delivered a beautiful performance of The Star-Spangled Banner at a recent RSU women’s basketball game. Watch their talent shine here: https://youtu.be/TK3UBlLHFWE?si=WlyJs0YyPZFoKPjw 👏 #ClaremoreFineArts #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
🎶👏 Exciting news from this month's Board of Education Meeting! Mr. Frazier kicked off the evening by recognizing our outstanding Junior High and High School band students for their amazing achievements. Individual Honors: 🏆 Bryce Rhoades: OkMEA All-State Band, 1st Chair Tuba (#1 tuba in the state!), 🏆 Logan Henson: OkMEA All-State Jazz Band, 1st Chair Tenor Sax (#1 tenor sax in the state!), 🏆 Liam Sather: OkMEA All-State Jazz Band, Percussion, Drum Set. ✨ GCBDA All-District Concert Band: 🎵 Makenzi Miller: 7th Grade, 1st Chair Bassoon, 🎵 Andrew Caldwell: 9th Grade, 1st Chair Bass Clarinet, 🎵 Bryce Rhoades: High School, 1st Chair Tuba. ✨ GCBDA All-District Jazz Band: 🎷 Logan Henson: High School, 1st Chair Tenor Sax, 🎷 Landon Monkress: High School, 1st Chair Baritone Sax, 🎷 Bryce Rhoades: 1st Bass. ✨ Team Awards: 🎺 7th & 8th Grade GCBDA All-District Concert Band, 🎺 9th-12th Grade GCBDA All-District Concert Band, 🥁. We’re so proud of these talented musicians and the dedication they’ve shown to their craft. Keep shining bright! 🎺🥁🎷 #ClaremoreFineArts
