🎶 Choir is in full swing! Our students are hard at work learning new pieces that they’ll be sharing with us soon. Preparing for a performance takes hours of practice, teamwork, and dedication, and these singers are giving it their all. We can’t wait to hear the beautiful music they’ve been working on!

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about 1 month ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Students being led by choir director to learn new music
students smiling as they learn new music in choir
Students learning new choral music for the new school year
🎨 Open Studio is off to a great start! 🎨
Students jumped right in, working on art projects of their choice while spending time with friends in a creative, supportive space. We love seeing their ideas come to life and can’t wait to see what they create next!

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about 1 month ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Students working on projects in Art Open Studio
Students having fun in Open Studio
Students having fun in Open Studio
Art work of a fish from one of our talented students
Students working on their art work during open studio
A happy classroom during their first open studio!
It's that time again! Open Studio officially starts August 28th!

🎨 CHS Art Department Open Studio 🎨

The CHS Art Department invites all students to join our after-school Open Studio program! Come paint, draw, sculpt, and create in a relaxed, supportive environment.

🗓 Every Thursday after school until 5:00 PM
📍 Room 210

No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Please make sure to arrange your own transportation home.

We hope to see you there!

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about 1 month ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Open Studio. Where: CHS room 210, When: Every Thursday from 3:25-5pm. Come make art, work on personal or class projects, art club activities or learn something new like painting or pottery. email Mrs. Hoffer with questions. taylor.hoffer@claremore.k12.ok.us
This week in Studio Art, our students became art collectors! 🎨🖼️ Working in “families” of 4 or more, they were given an unlimited budget to buy art to decorate their dream home. Together, they decided which pieces to “purchase,” where to display them, and how much they’d pay.

The room was filled with fun, laughter, and lively debates! After each round, students discovered the real value of the artwork and learned about the incredible artists behind it. Such a creative (and eye-opening!) way to explore the art world!

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about 1 month ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Students discussing funding of their art that they want to purchase in their game
Artwork #4 Would you buy this art? how much is it worth? balloon animal looking piece of art
Students engaging in studio art for a project
Art students working together on a project
The room was electric as the Claremore High School Zebra Band rocked the gym at the first pep assembly of the season, pumping up the crowd and showing what Zebra spirit is all about!

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about 1 month ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
saxophones playing a song
student playing a drum at a pep assembly
Student playing an instrument
Claremore Drum Major directing the band
Tubas playing at the assembly
Mr. Doonkeen announcing the pep assembly
Colorguard smiling at a pep assembly
Senior class winning the spirit stick
student playing a drum during the pep assembly
Students playing saxophones at the pep assembly
We welcomed our students back to school today, and our amazing teachers were ready to go! From Intro to Digital Music to Speech to the brand-new WRJH Jazz Band, the energy was high and the excitement was contagious. Here’s to a great school year ahead!

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about 1 month ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Band student dressed up for the first day of school at marching rehearsal
WRJH choir teacher talking to new students
Students first day back in class.
art classes at the high school.
CHS Drama back in class
WRJH Band director leading Claremore's newest jazz band
Choir is off to a good start.
WRJH Art getting to know eachother and kick the school year off
CHS Jazz director playing his trombone for the new 6th graders.
The stage is set for another amazing school year! Our halls are ready, our teachers are prepared, and the excitement is building. All that’s left is welcoming our students back to show us, once again, just how bright and talented they are. Welcome back—we’re ready for a fantastic year together! It's a great day to be a Zebra!

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about 1 month ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
room 701 welcoming everyone back
music teachers excited for the school year
Color guard ready for the school year in purple
Art teacher working with student
Student playing an instrument
art students showing their creations
Junior high choir
drama students with medals
Claremont Choir singing at an RSU game
student in art
As a reminder for tomorrow's first day, the No Cell Bell to Bell law will be in effect when the first bell rings.

Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Legislature passed a new law requiring all public schools to become “cell phone-free zones” during school hours. In compliance, the Claremore Public Schools Board of Education has officially adopted a local policy to guide implementation across the district.

Read more about law, policy, and consequences in this article that was emailed to guardians and posted on the website on July 31st - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/2334569
about 1 month ago, CPS Communications
cell phone with zebra logo
With a new school year comes fresh opportunities to explore creativity — and our Will Rogers Junior High art students never disappoint! 🎨✨ Their talent, passion, and imagination inspire us every day, and we can’t wait to see the amazing projects they’ll bring to life this year. Here’s to a year full of color, creativity, and artistic growth! ❤️🖤

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about 2 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
wall painted gray and ready for new art work
Art work on a wall at the jr high
art at the junior high
previous mural at the junior high that says Zebra Colts Basketball, WRJH
WRJH art students in front of their work

From Audience to Actor!
CHS senior Tennessee Suiter got his start in theatre after seeing Hamilton at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, a moment that lit a creative spark. He took a leap, auditioned for the school play, The Addams Family, last year, and hasn’t looked back since!
This summer, he took the stage as Kurt Kelly in Heathers: The Musical Teen Edition, produced by Theatre Tulsa. After a full month of rehearsals, opening night debuted July 25th! Tennessee says the biggest lesson he’s learned is to “show up in a good mood and be open to advice, no matter who it’s from.”
We love seeing our Zebras chase their passions and shine on and off the stage! 🖤🎬
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about 2 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Tennessee Suiter on stage in a musical
Tennessee Suiter on stage
Tennessee Suiter on stage in a musical
Tennessee Suiter on stage acting in a musical
Tennessee Suiter on stage
Band Camp 2025 is in Full Swing! 🎺🎶
Our amazing CHS band students kicked off Band Camp 2025 with energy, focus, and a whole lot of heart! From early morning rehearsals to marching drills and music sectionals, they’re putting in the work to make this season unforgettable. 💪🔥
The dedication, teamwork, and passion on display prove once again—this band is ready to wow! Stay tuned... big things are coming!

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about 2 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
CHS Band on stage practing
student playing mellophone in the band room
Director TJ Smith leading the band
Student leading sectional in the black box
Trumpets in the band room rehearsing
Marching rehearsal, Drum line
Students working on their marching skills
band director teaching students a new drill
Student playing an instrument
Students playing in the main theatre

Oklahoma Jazz Educators along with Oklahoma Bandmasters Association hosted their annual summer conference in Tulsa, celebrating the hard work and dedication of both students and directors!

🎶 CHS incoming junior, Harrison Fourkiller, was selected to play bass trombone in the prestigious OKJE/OBA 5A-6A All-Star Jazz Band, while outgoing senior, Logan Henson, played Tenor 1 for the second consecutive year in this elite ensemble. Not pictured is Claremore incoming junior, Liam Sather who was also named to the ensemble to play auxiliary percussion.

Students have the incredible opportunity to work with guest clinicians known for their excellence in jazz, and this year was no exception! Dr. Jordan VanHemert, Director of Jazz Studies at Northeastern State University, and George Toumayan, Head Band Director at Metro Christian Academy, spent two days working with the students, ending with a concert we won’t soon forget! 🎷🎺🎵

Congratulations to Harrison, Logan, and Liam on their outstanding achievements! We are proud of you!

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about 2 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
students performing
Harrison Fourkiller on trombone
Sax line at the OBA All-Star concert
The 2025 OBA All-Star 5A-6A Band
Logan Henosn playing a solo at OBA all star
Logan Henson and Harrison Fourkiller at OBA All-star band
Logan and Harrison smiling with Dr. Adkins, Mrs. Acord and Jazz director of the year, TJ Smith
CHS State-Winning Jazz Band to Perform at 2026 OkMEA Winter Conference

A huge congratulations to our State Champion CHS Jazz Band, who have been selected to perform as an Honor Group at the 2026 OkMEA Winter Conference in Tulsa! The band will take the stage on Thursday evening, January 22nd, as part of the Jazz Honor Concert at the Arvest Convention Center in downtown Tulsa. More exciting details to come!

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about 2 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
5A State Champion Jazz Band from Claremore High School set to perform at OkMEA winter conference
Our talented percussionists wrapped up an incredible week of camp, pushing their skills to the next level with focus, rhythm, and determination. Every session was a step toward excellence! 💪🎶

At Claremore, we’re always striving to get better—and this group brought the energy and drive to prove it.

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2 months ago, CPS Communications
Group shot of students at Percussion Camp
Students at Percussion Camp
Students at Percussion Camp
Students at Percussion Camp
Students at Percussion Camp
Group shot of students at Percussion Camp
Students at Percussion Camp
Students at Percussion Camp
Group shot of students at Percussion Camp
EVENING ENROLLMENT EVENT 📅August 4th and 7th, 2025 ⏲5:00pm - 7:00pm 📍101 W 11th Street (look for the circle drive) 💭Interpreters available 📃Bring the required document - https://5il.co/coae Enrollment webpage: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/enrollment-center
2 months ago, CPS Communications
zebra logo "evening enrollment"
“Today’s the perfect day to check enrollment off your list.” Returning Students: Complete your registration to return through your parent portal. New Students: In Person during regular business hours or online at https://claremoreok.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/log
2 months ago, CPS Communications
zebra mascot with kids hugging him
Jazz Summit Hit All the Right Notes! 🎷 🎶

Students spent the week diving into the world of jazz with focused sessions on sight reading, improvisation, and big band rehearsals. From smooth solos to tight ensemble work, the talent on display was next level!

It was an unforgettable week of music, creativity, and growth—jazz dreams in the making! 🎺

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3 months ago, CPS Communications
Group photo of students at Jazz Summit
Students practicing playing together at Jazz Summit
Band Instructor at Jazz Summit
Band Instructor at Jazz Summit
Students playing saxophone at Jazz Summit
Student playing electric guitar at Jazz Summit
Student playing trombone at Jazz Summit
Band Instructor playing drums at Jazz Summit
Student paying attention at Jazz Summit
Students paying attention at Jazz Summit
Jazz Summit Hit All the Right Notes! 🎷 🎶

Students spent the week diving into the world of jazz with focused sessions on sight reading, improvisation, and big band rehearsals. From smooth solos to tight ensemble work, the talent on display was next level!

It was an unforgettable week of music, creativity, and growth—jazz dreams in the making! 🎺

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE #JazzSummitCamp
3 months ago, CPS Communications
Students playing trumpet at Jazz Summit
Students playing trumpet at Jazz Summit
Student paying attention at Jazz Summit
Band Instructor at Jazz Summit
Students playing saxophone at Jazz Summit
Studentsplaying saxophone at Jazz Summit
Student playing electric guitar at Jazz Summit
Student playing trombone at Jazz Summit
📣 As we gear up to kick off Colorguard & Percussion Camp — followed by Band Camp to officially launch the 2025-26 marching season — we’re taking a moment to throw it back to some unforgettable memories from last year! 🎺 One of the highlights was our Claremore High Marching Band’s first-place win at the Oologah Stallion Battalion Marching Band Competition with their captivating show, “Sail Away.” 🏆🥁 Months of dedication, precision, and passion from our students and directors made this achievement possible. We can’t wait to see what this year’s show will bring! 🎶
3 months ago, Claremore Fine Arts
Marching Band students perform at a marching competition
Marching Band students perform at a marching competition
Marching Band students perform at a marching competition
Marching Band students perform at a marching competition
Marching Band students perform at a marching competition
Marching Band students perform at a marching competition
🎭 Theatre Camp was full of big moments, creative energy, and plenty of laughs! Students spent the week building their skills on stage and behind the scenes — from improv games to special effects makeup and everything in between. 🌟 We loved seeing their confidence grow and their love for performing shine through. 🌟 We can’t wait to see them back preparing for the stage with Ms. Fudge this fall!
3 months ago, Claremore Fine Arts
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp
Junior High students participate in Theatre Camp