IT’S SHOWTIME! 🎤🎶

Claremore High School Sound Express Show Choir will be performing at the Jenks Trochella Show Choir Invitational! Our students have been putting in the time and effort to prepare an incredible performance, and we can’t wait to see them take the stage.

Event Info:
📍 @ Jenks High School PAC
📅 Saturday, February 14
⏰ Showtime – 9:30 AM
🎟 Tickets: $20 Adults | $10 Students & Seniors

Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support our performers as they represent #CPSZebraPride! 🎶🖤🤍
6 months ago, CPS Communications
Jenks Trochella Show Choir Invitational graphic.
🎭 WRJH Actors of the Week (February 2–6) 🎭

Huge congratulations to Sophia Jacobson and Landon Campbell, our WRJH Actors of the Week! These two are taking center stage as the lead actors in this weekend’s junior high play, Haphazardly Ever After, and their hard work, dedication, and talent truly shine.

✨ Come see them light up the stage! ✨
Join us Saturday night, February 14, at the Robson Performing Arts Center. The show kicks off at 6:30 PM, and admission is just $5 at the door—all to support our growing WRJH Drama Department!

Bravo, Landon and Sophia—you are absolutely CRUSHING IT! 🎉👏🎬
6 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Landon and Sophia, the WRJH Actors of the week
WRJH Presents Haphazardly Ever After on February 14th at the Robson Performing Arts Center. 6:30pm, admission is $5 to support WRJH Drama
Claremore Speech and Debate recently traveled to Bartlesville to compete, and our students came in ready after weeks of preparation! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding competitors:

• Crow Bratt and Kaylee Smith – 1st Place, Humorous Duet
• Michael Rogers – 2nd Place, Monologue
• Marley Gray – 1st Place, Monologue
• Rain Dorsey – 1st Place, Humorous Interpretation; 1st Place, Dramatic Interpretation; 2nd Place, Poetry

Not pictured:
• Cheyenne Stratton – 1st Place, Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate
• Beckett Schmidt and Ellis Fears – 1st Place, Policy Debate

We are so proud of these students and their hard work—way to represent Claremore!

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Crow Bratt and Kaylee Smith: first place winners of the Humorous Duet division.
Male student smiling with a ribbon around his neck with his thumbs up
Student shrugging in a lunch room
Rain Dorsey smiling holding her awards.
We’re excited to share that our Winter Guard will be competing at the WGPO Contest 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:
📍 @ Broken Arrow High School
📅 Saturday, February 7
⏰ Winter Guard JV – 11:27 AM
⏰ Winter Guard Varsity – 2:29 AM
🎟 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 this weekend. Good luck, Zebras! 🖤🤍
7 months ago, CPS Communications
Winter Guard Competition Day graphic.

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! 💃🕺🎶

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE

7 months ago, CPS Communications
Footloose Front Page
Footloose Cast
Doonkeen working with cast of Footloose.
Doonkeen working with cast of Footloose.
Footloose cast working on blocking.
Footloose cast working on blocking.
Doonkeen working with cast of Footloose.
Footloose cast working on blocking.
Doonkeen working with cast of Footloose.
Footloose cast working on blocking.

👑✨ 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! 👑🎭

7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
WRJH Drama Presents Haphazardly Ever After on February 14th at the Robson PAC at 6:30pm. Admission is $5 at the door.
🎭 WRJH Actors of the Week (January 26-30) 🎭

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! 👏✨

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
The WRJH Actors of the Week

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.

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS

7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Claremore Students with their winning art work
Addison Ennis' winning Art work
Kaizleigh Hutchins winning art work
GCBDA ALL-DISTRICT JAZZ BAND CONCERT 🎷🎶

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!
7 months ago, CPS Communications
G.C.B.D.A ALL-DISTRICT GRAPHIC
GCBDA ALL-DISTRICT HONOR BAND CONCERT 🎷🎶

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!
7 months ago, CPS Communications
Group photo of band students selected to be part of the G.C.B.D.A. All District Honor Band.
Our high school band had the incredible opportunity to perform at the OkMEA Conference before the weather moved in, and what an honor it was. Getting the opportunity to perform at this conference is a recognition of excellence, dedication, and countless hours of preparation and our students truly rose to the occasion.

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. 🦓🎶
7 months ago, CPS Communications
High school band performing.
High school band performing.
High school band performing.
High school band performing.
High school band practicing.
High school band practicing.
High school band practicing.
High school band practicing.
High school band practicing.
🎭✨ WRJH Actors of the Week (January 19–23)! ✨🎭

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! 👏🎉

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
WRJH Actors of the Week
Just before winter break, CHS Jazz Band 2 and the WRJH Jazz Band traveled to Verdigris for their annual Jazz Festival! Both bands had been preparing their sets for weeks and were excited to show the judges what they could do.

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!

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS
7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Student playing saxophone at Verdigris Jazz festival
CHS Jazz 2 band playing in Verdigris
CHS Jazz 2 trumpet players at contest in December
Student playing bari sax at contest
Student playing saxophone solo at contest
WRJH Jazz Band students playing a set in Verdigris
WRJH percussion line at contest
WRJH student playing at Verdigris
WRJH Jazz band playing their set
WRJH Drummer playing in Verdigris

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!

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS

7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Students gluing down paper for a project
Students smiling with their art work
Girls smiling while holding their art work

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.”

7 months ago, CPS Communications
kid eating snow
Claremore High School’s Studio Art students are showing off their incredible talent through stunning scratch art pieces! Each work reflects patience, precision, and creativity as students transform simple surfaces into detailed, high-contrast masterpieces. We are so proud of their hard work and artistic vision on display. Well done to our amazing CHS artists! 🎨

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS
7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Owl drawn by a CHS artist.
large cat drawn by a very talented CHS Art Student
Students drawing of the bald eagle
Student drawing of a red panda
Special guest Scott Vaughn, Stormwater Manager for the City of Claremore, stopped by Catalayah to recognize one of our incredible students! 🎉

🏆 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!

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Student smiling with staff from the school and the city
Student smiling while giving high fives.
Students art work that says "Clean streets, clean water"
Art work winner with her family at the school.

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.

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS

7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Claremore Public Schools Board of Education.
One of the many arts classes Claremore High School offers is Theatre Production. In this hands-on course, students learn how to build stage sets from start to finish. They gain practical experience cutting lumber, assembling structures, painting scenery, and watching their work come to life on stage.

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.

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS
7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Student painting a set piece
Students using drills to put together a set
Student Painting a Set
Students painting a set for the spring musical
Students working on a set
Claremore High School’s Studio and AP Studio Art students had the incredible opportunity to visit the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, America’s premier institution for Western history, art, and culture.

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!

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSFINEARTS
7 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
CHS Art Students in OKC at the Cowboy Hall of Fame
CHS Art students looking at art on a field trip
Students looking fondly at a beautiful painting of a woman in a field wrapped in a blanket
Students looking at art on their trip
Students out side at the Cowboy Hall of Fame