ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED TONIGHT (1/9/25). *Zebra Stripes will be OPEN until 6pm. We are actively monitoring weather conditions. Claremore Public Schools has not yet made any decisions about inclement weather closures for Friday. Please ensure your information is up-to-date in your parent portal so that you receive accurate information if a closure is necessary.

Just a couple days left before the new semester begins! 🎉 We're excited to get back to creating, learning, and performing. Whether you’re ready to dive into a new project or pick up where you left off, we’re all set for a great semester ahead!

A New Year is the perfect time to set fresh goals! Whether it’s mastering a new instrument 🎸, improving vocal technique 🎤, or perfecting that art project 🎨, there’s always room to grow. What’s your goal for the upcoming semester? Let’s make it happen! ✨

🌟 Happy New Year from Claremore Fine Arts! The start of a new year means a fresh chapter to create, perform, and inspire. We can’t wait to see what our talented students will achieve in 2025. Here’s to another year of art, music, theatre, and unforgettable moments! 🎭🎨🎶

Roosa Elementary and Westside Elementary students recently wowed us with their festive performances, each bringing holiday cheer in their own special way! 🎶🎄 It was a joy to see the talent and hard work of these young performers! Thank you to the students and staff for all their hard work in making this holiday season extra special! ✨






Registration is open for our biggest fundraiser of the year! The CPSF Luxe Luau Brainiac Brawl is slated for February 1, 2025. Register your team of 8 here: claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org
The funds will support teacher and classroom grants. Thank you for partnering with us to enrich the quality of education in Claremore Public Schools.
*Must be 21 to attend & participate in this event*

🎄This holiday season, our junior high and high school band and choir students filled the air with festive cheer during their Christmas concerts! Their hard work and talent were on full display, creating memorable performances for all who attended. 🎶🎤 A huge thank you to our amazing directors, talented students, and everyone who joined us for these wonderful evenings of music. Stay tuned for more incredible performances in the new year! ❤️









🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the Claremore Zebra Fine Arts Department! We’re so thankful for the creativity, talent, and joy our students bring to every season. Wishing you and your family a holiday filled with music, art, and love. ❤️

🎉 Huge congratulations to Bryce Rhoades for earning 1st Chair Tuba in the Wind Symphony for All-State! 🥇🎶 Be sure to give him a high five and a congratulations when you see him around—what an incredible achievement!


✨ We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement by Alana Brady, one of our talented 8th-grade artists! She won 1st Place in the 7th & 8th grade division (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Colored Pencil, Crayon, Marker category) at the JOM 2024 Art Competition! 🏆🎉 But that’s not all—out of 1,000 artworks from 31 schools, Alana’s piece was also selected as Best of Show! ✏️🌟 This is an extraordinary accomplishment, and we couldn’t be prouder of her talent and dedication. Congratulations, Alana! 👏

🎄✨ Just a friendly reminder that CPS will be closed from December 23rd - January 3rd for Winter Break. Staff will return on the 6th for professional development, and students will be back on Tuesday, January 7th. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with memories that will warm your hearts and homes. 💫

Mrs. Reavis’ 5th-grade art students brought creativity to life by painting beautiful salt dough ornaments for the Will Rogers Museum! 🎨✨ You can find their handmade masterpieces proudly displayed on one of the museum's festive trees in the rotunda. Stop by and see their incredible work! #CPSZebraPride

🎷🥁 Claremore High School students Logan Henson and Liam Sather have been selected for the All-State Jazz Band! 🎉 This marks the first time in four years that Claremore has had students earn this honor, and we’re excited to have TWO musicians representing CHS and our jazz program. 👏👏 They will perform in January 2025 at the OkMEA Conference. 🏆🎵 Congratulations to Logan and Liam on this achievement!

Sometimes the spotlight takes a break, but the show must go on! 🌟 This morning, our Roosa Elementary students pivoted like pros, rehearsing in the Black Box Theatre when the main stage lights were experiencing technical difficulties after stormy weekend weather. They're gearing up for TWO performances today, and we can’t wait to see them shine on our main stage! Big thanks to these little stars for their flexibility and creativity—PAC magic happens everywhere! 🎶🎵




🎭 Attention all our High School Zebra performers! 🎤🎶 Auditions for The Addams Family Musical kick off this Monday, the 16th, and we want YOU to be part of this unforgettable production! Whether you're ready to sing, act, or dance, come show us what you've got and take the stage by storm. 🎬✨ Get all the details and your audition packet here: https://form.jotform.com/243363139983162. We can’t wait to see your talent!

Setting up the orchestra shells for this week’s band concert was a team effort, led by our talented PAC Technical Coordinator, Sarah Perkins! 💪🔧 The setup included 11 tower panels and 4 ceiling panels, which together weigh thousands of pounds, making the process both challenging and rewarding. These panels were carefully positioned to enhance acoustics and project the band's sound to the audience, setting the stage for a wonderful night of music. 🎶 #BehindTheScenes #FineArtsInAction #CPSZEBRAPRIDE









🎄 Celebrate the Holidays with Us! 🎄Our High School and Junior High vocalists have been hard at work in rehearsals, preparing to bring you the magic of the season at the "Sounds of Christmas" Concert! 🎶 Join us tomorrow, December 12th, at 7:00 PM at the Robson Performing Arts Center for an evening of festive music. General admission is $5, and seniors and kids under 5 are free. Come enjoy the heartwarming sounds of the season and support these talented students! 🎤🎄




🎭 Calling all aspiring actors, singers, and dancers! 🎶
Auditions for The Addams Family musical are happening next week, starting on Monday, the 16th! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun and entertaining production!
📝 Get all the details and your audition packet here: https://form.jotform.com/243363139983162
Break a leg, Zebras! 🖤✨

Tomorrow night, join us at the Robson Performing Arts Center for the CHS and WRJH Winter Band Concert! ❄️ The music starts at 7 PM, featuring the talent and hard work of our junior high and high school band students.
📢 Don’t miss the Sweets Silent Auction in the lobby, and bring your spare change for “Feed the Tuba!” Admission is free—come support our students and enjoy an evening of festive melodies! 🎷





Kicking Off the Morning with Music! 🥁 Our High School Band recently brought extra energy to campus with their performance at Pre-Pep in the Pit, setting a fun and upbeat tone for the day! Their music added a great vibe to the morning and highlighted their talents. Thank you to our band students for starting the day on a strong note! 🎵






