❄️WINTER WINS ANOTHER ROUND!
❄️Claremore Public Schools will be closed again on Thursday, February 20th.
❄️After-school activities, athletics, and competitive events are canceled. Coaches and program directors will provide updates on specific activities through Rooms on your CPS mobile app.
❄️This will be an official “snow day,” so your assignment includes being safe, staying warm, and making a memory!
❄️District leaders will continue to monitor the forecast and evaluate conditions, making daily decisions. Updates will be posted on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, and 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.
❄️Winter weather frequently asked questions: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291
It looks like the meteorologists were right on the mark this time. Claremore Public Schools will be closed again on Wednesday, February 19th, due to the continued winter weather. While we always strive to keep schools open, safety remains our top priority.
After-school activities, athletics, and competitive events are canceled. Coaches and program directors will provide updates on specific activities through Rooms on your CPS mobile app.
This will be an official “snow day,” so your assignment includes being safe, staying warm, and making a memory! Make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.”
District leaders will continue to monitor the forecast and evaluate conditions, and decisions will be made on a day-by-day basis. Updates will be on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, & 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.
Winter weather frequently asked questions: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291
❄️ Weather Update ❄️ Due to the winter weather advisory, tomorrow evening’s Choir event, For the Love of Music & Chocolate, has been canceled. Stay safe and warm—we’ll miss seeing you!
Claremore Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 18th, due to the winter weather advisory, dropping temperatures, and road conditions. While we always strive to keep schools open, safety remains our top priority.
After-school activities, athletics, and competitive events are canceled. Coaches and program directors will provide updates on specific activities through Rooms on your CPS mobile app.
This will be an official “snow day,” so your assignment includes being safe, staying warm, and making a memory! Make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.”
District leaders will continue to monitor the forecast and evaluate conditions, and decisions will be made on a day-by-day basis. Updates will be on all CPS platforms (Website, Mobile App, Facebook, & 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.
Winter weather frequently asked questions: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/643291
🎨✨ Calling all CHS artists! ✨🎨 Do you love creating, experimenting, or just getting your hands messy with art? ❤️🎭 Every Thursday from 3:25-5:00 PM, Mrs. Hoffer opens up her classroom for any student who wants to work on a project or learn something new! Whether you're fine-tuning a masterpiece or just starting out, this is your time to create! 🖌️🎨 Got questions? Stop by Room 210 or email taylor.hoffer@claremore.k12.ok.us for more info!
🎤💬 Our Speech & Debate students brought their A-game to their latest tournament! 🏆✨ They put their skills to the test, representing Claremore with confidence, creativity, and strong performances—walking away with well-earned awards! 👏 Did you know? Speech & Debate is part of our Fine Arts Department, combining performance, critical thinking, and expression—just like theatre and music! These students develop transferable skills that extend beyond competition, preparing them for success in and out of the spotlight. 🎭🎙️
✨ Big moves happening on the main stage! ✨ Rehearsals for The Addams Family Musical are in full swing as the cast begins to learn their stage placements and bring each scene to life! Step by step, they’re building something amazing, and we can’t wait for you to see it all come together in April! 🎭👀
🎸 National Guitar Day rocked at Westside! 🎶 Mr. Levesque and fourth grade rockstar Charlee Blossom brought the fun, filling the school with great music and a love for the arts! It was an awesome way to bring music to our students! 👏
📅 Monday, February 17th, Claremore Public Schools will be CLOSED in observance of Presidents Day!
Here are a few quotes to ponder as you rest, relax, and ready yourself to finish the school year strong.
🤝"We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage." – Teddy Roosevelt
🤝"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams
🤝"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." – John F. Kennedy
Enjoy your long weekend, and make it A Great Day to Be a Zebra!
⭐ Congratulations to Westside, Claremont, Catalayah, and Roosa Elementary on receiving a District Grant to enhance their music classrooms! 🥳 Thanks to this funding, elementary music teachers now have Promethean Boards to bring their interactive curriculum to life, giving students an even more immersive, hands-on learning experience. 🎶👏 A huge thank you to the Claremore Public Schools Foundation for making this possible! Want to support their efforts in enriching student learning? Visit ClaremorePublicSchoolsFoundation.org
🚨 Friendly Reminder! 🚨 If you're sending Valentine’s items to school for your child, please remember that the PAC cannot accept deliveries—even if they have a class in our building. All items must be sent to the main office of the high school. Thank you for your cooperation! ❤️
Theatre Production students are hard at work in the early stages of bringing The Addams Family Musical set to life! 🎭🖌️ Over the next several weeks, every detail will come together behind the scenes. Stay tuned as the stage transforms for this must-see show! 👀✨
Some of our high school band students recently had the incredible opportunity to perform at the OkMEA All-State Honor Festival! 🏆 Bryce Rhoades earned 1st Chair Tuba in the OkMEA All-State Wind Symphony, Logan Henson secured 1st Chair Tenor Sax in the All-State Jazz Ensemble, and Liam Sather showcased his skills on the drum set in the same ensemble. We’re so proud of them for representing Claremore at the highest level! 🎶👏
🎭✨ Congratulations to our Roosa Elementary Music Teacher, Molly Ayers, on receiving a Fall Grant! Thanks to this support, students will experience the Raise Your Voice Tour, an interactive operatic storytelling performance that blends music, drama, art, and dance. Each show includes a Q&A with the singers and classroom resources for educators. ⭐
Grants like this are made possible by the Claremore Public Schools Foundation! To learn more or support CPSF, visit: https://claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org/partners/
🎨 Big projects are in the works at Will Rogers Junior High! Art 3 students have been busy brainstorming, sketching, and refining their mural designs, bringing creative ideas to life. Their first set of murals is nearly complete, and they’re already preparing for their next challenge—transforming a space in the gym! We love seeing their artistic vision come together and can’t wait to share the finished work! 🖌️✨
🎶🎺 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? 💖✨
