COMING SOON! 🎭✨
Rehearsals for Footloose have been in full swing over the past few weeks, and the excitement is building! Our talented cast has been hard at work memorizing lines, perfecting vocals, and bringing energy to every song. Now, they’re stepping into the next phase of the process, blocking, as the show really begins to take shape on stage.
With each rehearsal, the story, movement, and music are coming together, and it’s incredible to watch this production come to life. The dedication, passion, and teamwork behind the scenes are setting the stage for something truly special.
Mark you calendars: April 23-25. More info to come!
Trust us, you’re not going to want to miss this one. Get ready to cut loose! 💃🕺🎶
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👑✨ Royal Chaos is Coming to the Stage! ✨👑
WRJH Drama Presents: Haphazardly Ever After by Jeff Fluharty 🎭
A kind king and queen have one BIG problem… their four grown royal children who are bratty, bossy, clueless, vain, and allergic to responsibility.
They’ve tried everything—royal therapists, royal teachers, even royal matchmaking—but nothing works. So what’s left? DIY magic! 🪄 With supplies from The Enchanted Depot, chaos (and comedy) quickly follow.
Get ready for spells, surprises, and LOTS of laughs as this royal family just might discover their happily ever after… after all.
📍 Robson Performing Arts Center
📅 February 14
⏰ 6:30 PM
🎟️ $5 admission
👉 Bring your family and friends and enjoy a night of fairy-tale fun! 👑🎭
Congratulations to Hattie Henry and Taylor Sharp, our WRJH Actors of the Week! 🌟 These two hardworking actresses bring an incredible amount of fun, energy, and enthusiasm to class every week. Their dedication and positive attitudes truly make rehearsal better for everyone!
Way to shine, Hattie and Taylor—we’re so proud of you! 👏✨
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The Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association (OFMA) hosts a statewide poster contest each year to help spread the important Turn Around, Don’t Drown® safety message. This year, more than 210 students from across Oklahoma participated, and only 13 posters were selected to be featured in the official OFMA calendar.
We are incredibly proud to share that Catalayah is home to two of those Top 13 posters.
Congratulations to Kaizleigh Hutchins and Addi Ennis for their outstanding artwork and powerful messages. Each student who participated in the contest earned a certificate, and we are grateful for the support of teachers, families, and staff who helped make this opportunity possible.
By working together to promote this life-saving message, our students are helping keep communities across Oklahoma safer. Way to represent Catalayah and Claremore Public Schools with creativity, purpose, and pride.
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Our Zebras will be performing at the GCBDA All-District Jazz Band Concert, and we are so honored to have these students selected to participate. They’ve put in the work to earn this recognition, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Concert Info:
📍 @ Skiatook High School
📅 Friday, February 7
⏰ Concert Begins – 5:00 PM
🎟 Admission – Free to attend
Please join us in congratulating our students selected for the GCBDA All-District Jazz Band:
Jude Rinehart — Guitar
Micah Leipzig — 1st Alternate, Trumpet
Liam Sather — Drum Set
Kaylee Peters — Vibraphone
Bella Ramirez — 1st Alternate, Baritone Saxophone
Way to represent and show that #CPSZebraPride!
We’re proud to announce that our Zebras will be performing with the GCBDA ALL-DISTRICT HONOR BAND right here in Claremore! Being selected for an All-District Honor Band is no small feat, and these students have earned every bit of this recognition through their talent and hard work.
Concert Info:
📍 @ Robson Performing Arts Center
📅 Saturday, January 31
⏰ Concert Begins – 3:00 PM
🎟 Admission – Free to attend
We are incredibly proud of the musicians these students are becoming and the way they represent our schools, our community, and our tradition of excellence. Their passion, discipline, and teamwork are a true reflection of Zebra Pride, and we can’t wait for our community to come out and support them.
Great job, Zebras!
These musicians have worked tirelessly through rehearsals, practices, and performances, all leading up to this moment. Getting the chance to take the stage made every early morning, late night, and extra rehearsal worth it.
While the remainder of the conference was unfortunately canceled due to weather, that does not take away from what our band students accomplished. Their commitment, resilience, and passion for music deserve to be celebrated. We are so proud of each student for the effort they put in to reach this level, and we are excited to see (and hear) where their talent and hard work take them next.
This is Zebra Pride in action. 🦓🎶
Congratulations to Casey Grijalva and Layla Bonner, our WRJH Actors of the Week for January 19-23!🌟 These two talented actresses consistently shine on and off the stage. Not only do they bring their roles to life with enthusiasm and skill, but they’re also always willing to lend a helping hand and support their fellow cast members.
We’re so proud of their dedication, teamwork, and positive attitudes—way to go, Casey and Layla! 👏🎉
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Congratulations to Claremore High School Jazz Band 2 for placing 2nd in Class E, and to the WRJH Jazz Band for earning 2nd place in the Middle School division!
We are so proud of these talented musicians and their dedication and hard work. Way to represent Claremore!
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Teamwork for the win!
3rd grade students at Catalayah worked together to design, draw, and plan their own colorful team projects. Once students were finished, Mrs. Ratcliff recreated their designs on a poster — then it was back to work! Using tiny tissue paper squares, they brought their collage masterpieces to life. Proving once again: when creativity meets collaboration, magic happens!
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SNOW DAY - 1/28/26
While we always strive to keep schools open, safety remains our top priority. Tomorrow, January 28th, will be another snow day as CPS continues to ensure the streets, parking lots, and sidewalks are safe for all our staff and students.
This will be another official “snow day,” so be safe, stay warm, and create memories!
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
CPS after-school activities are canceled. Check your Rooms for updates from your coaches and advisors.
UPDATES
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, 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.
Make it “A Great Day To Be A Zebra.”
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🏆 Congratulations to Addi, the winner of the City of Claremore’s annual Trash Truck Art Contest! Her eye-catching artwork, created to raise awareness about pollution prevention, was chosen from entries submitted by 5th graders across the district.
🚛 Addi’s winning design will soon be rolling through town on a City of Claremore trash truck—be sure to keep an eye out!
Way to go, Addi! We’re so proud of you!
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January is School Board Recognition Month
This month, we proudly recognize and honor the dedicated members of the Claremore Public School District's Board of Education who volunteer their time, leadership, and vision to support our students, staff, and community. Their commitment to shaping district goals and championing student success helps move our schools forward each and every day.
We sincerely thank our Board members—Rick Mosier, Chelsea Mize, Rusty Robertson, Lindsey Baldwin, and Shane Huey—for their service, their heart for education, and their continued support of not only Claremore Fine Arts, but Claremore Public Schools as a whole.
Join us in expressing our appreciation for these individuals and all they do for Claremore Public Schools.
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These set pieces are used throughout the school year in school plays and the spring musical, giving students the rewarding experience of seeing their craftsmanship showcased in live performances. Theatre Production students also develop teamwork, problem-solving, and technical skills that are essential both on and off the stage.
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Students explored the museum through a self-guided tour, experiencing powerful artwork, historic artifacts, and rich storytelling that highlight the spirit of the American West. Opportunities like this inspire creativity, deepen cultural understanding, and spark new artistic ideas.
It was truly a memorable day of learning outside the classroom!
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In art at Catalayah, Mrs. Ratcliff helps open students’ eyes to the bright, bold colors of life! In this lesson, Mrs. Douthitt’s class learned all about primary colors using pencils, Sharpies, oil pastels, and paint to create their very own works of art — primary color birds! Their creativity took flight and the results were stunning! 💛❤️💙
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Congratulations to the following students for being selected to the GCBDA All-District Jazz Ensemble:
Bella Ramirez — 1st Alternate, Baritone Saxophone
Liam Sather — 2nd Drum Set
Jude Rinehart — Guitar
Micah Leipzig — 1st Alternate, Trumpet
Kaylee Peters — Vibraphone
The All-District Jazz Ensemble concert will take place on February 7 at Skiatook High School.
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Great job, Roosa! You put on a wonderful performance for your school, your friends, and your families!
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