🥁 Claremore High School Marching Band Hits a High Note!

🥉This past weekend, our CHS Marching Band marched into excellence at the Bixby Tournament of Bands, bringing home a 3rd-place trophy out of 15 competing bands! This marks the highest ranking our Zebras have ever earned at this prestigious competition.

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3 months ago, CPS Communications
entire band with trophy
color guard in black and white costumes
Percussion section
band members in formation
color guard with flag
wind section of band
band at the ready
color gurad with arms out
CHS DRAMA PRESENTS:
The Wind in the Willows
"Poetry In Motion"

Saturday 7pm 10/11/25
Sunday 2:30pm 10/12/25

Adults $8
Students $5
12 & under $3

Robson PAC
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3 months ago, CPS Communications
floral accents and info about the Wind in the Willow
🎶 Join us for the first Choir Concert of the season! 🎤✨
Both WRJH and CHS choirs will be taking the stage, so come early and grab a great seat! 🎟️
Join us Thursday, October 9th. Doors open at 6:40 PM and the curtain opens at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are just $5 at the door. You won’t want to miss this amazing talent! 🎵

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3 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Thursday, Oct. 9th, CHS and WRJH Choir Fall Concert. 7pm at the Robson PAC 101 E Stuart Roosa Dr. Claremore. tickets at the door $5 and doors open at 6:40pm
🎶 ZEBRA MARCHING BAND — IT’S COMPETITION DAY! 🎶

Our Zebras are headed to the Bixby Tournament of Bands!

📍 @ Bixby High School
📅 Saturday, October 4
⏰ Performance – 11:30 AM
🎟 Tickets: $10 Adults | $8 Students (17 & under) | $8 Seniors (65+)

Let’s pack the stands, cheer loud, and show that #CPSZebraPride on the road!

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3 months ago, CPS Communications
Marching Band Competition Graphic
🎨✨ Get to the Homecoming game early tonight and show your school spirit while supporting a great cause! The CHS Art Club will be doing Face Painting at the game!

💲 Small Designs – $2
💲 Large Designs – $3
💲 Temporary Tattoos – $1
💲 Glitter Tattoos – $3

Bring your school pride to life with some extra sparkle and cheer on our Zebras in style! ❤️

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3 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
CHS Art Club face painting.  $2 for small design, $3 for lg design, temp tattoos $1 and Glitter tattoos $3
CHS art student painting faces at the football game
CHS art student painting faces at the football game
Art student painting faces at the football game.
Art Painting faces at the football game.
kids getting their faces painted at the football game
Face painting at the football game.
Art Student with her face painted
🎉 Homecoming Week is in full swing! Yesterday’s Homecoming Tour was packed with excitement—our band played, the Homecoming reps were announced, and the Court waved in style! 👑✨

👉 Tonight’s Schedule:
📸 Coronation – 6:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff – 7:00 PM
🥁 Halftime – Zebra Band performs their award-winning show Weather the Storm!

We can’t wait to see who will be crowned Homecoming King & Queen—join us for an unforgettable night! 🎶🎉

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3 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Fine Arts students dressed up for homecoming.
Fine Arts students greeting elementary students.
Fine Arts students at the Hoco pep assembly
Choir student with her escort for Homecoming.
Dance team showing off their moves at the hoco assembly
CHS Band playing at the junior high
Students waving to the Junior high students at a pep assembly
CHS Band playing at the junior high
Students at the junior high for assembly
Arts student waving as his name was called
✨Big news at Will Rogers Junior High! Meet Spark!, our brand-new Show Choir! ✨ These talented students are putting in the work, perfecting their vocals, mastering their moves, and nailing their timing all to shine at competition later this year! We’re beyond excited to have Spark! at WRJH and can’t wait to see them light up the stage! 🔥🎶💃

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3 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
WRJH Show Choir Spark!
Students working on their show choir moves
Students in sync working on their moves
Students showing emotion and working on their moves
WRJH Show Choir Spark! on stage at the RPAC
Arms raised as students work on their dance moves
Students working on their show choir show
Spark! dancing and working on their show
Spark! on stage at the RPAC
WRJH Show Choir on stage at the RPAC
JOM / Indian Education Elections

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:00 PM
CPS Enrollment Center
101 W 11th Street - Claremore, OK 74017

Contact: Jackie Boyd
More Info: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/federal-programs
3 months ago, CPS Communications
FETHERS
🎉 Congratulations Zebra Band! 🎉

The Zebra Band traveled to Oologah last weekend for the annual Stallion Battalion Invitational, where they were named champions for the second year in a row! Their 2025 show, Weather the Storm, was a huge hit with spectators, and the stands came alive as the Zebra Band performed their powerful arrangement of The Thunder Rolls.

Catch the Zebra Band in action this Friday night as they march their show at halftime of the Homecoming game!

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3 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Zebra Band at Stallion Battalion.
Drum Major ready for the show on Saturday
Zebra Band marching in their finals performance on Saturday
Student playing a solo during the marching show
Zebra Band and Guard during a recent performance
Students playing in trio during the marching show
Woodwinds playing during the show
Students playing and marching in the band
Zebra Band with their 1st place trophy at Stallion Battalion.
Zebra Band with their 1st place trophy at Stallion Battalion.
Claremont Art students are getting creative while making their very own art journals! 🎨 They’re exploring what inspires them, discovering the colors they love, the images that spark ideas, and learning how to bring it all together in a collage. Cutting, pasting, and getting the angles just right are all part of the process, and these young artists are giving it their best effort!

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3 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Student smiling as she works on her art work
Student working on her art journal
Student gluing down her pictures on her collage
Student organizing her art work
Student making sure the picture is in just the right spot
Student cutting out things for her art journal
Student cutting out things for her art journal
For the second year in a row, Claremore Zebra Band brings home the 1st place trophy from the Stallion Battalion competition hosted by Oologah! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE
3 months ago, CPS Communications
Band and uniforms on the field with trophy
The Claremore High School Zebra Band is taking their brand-new show to contest this weekend! 🎶🔥 Join us in Oologah tomorrow, September 27th, as the band takes the field at 2:45 p.m. for their preliminary performance at the Stallion Battalion Invitational. Get there early to snag a great spot and cheer loud as our Zebra Band performs! Admission is $10 at the gate. Let’s pack the stands and show that Zebra spirit! 🦓❤️

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3 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Woodwind trio practicing for Contest
Red flags waving at marching practice
Drumline working on their skills
CHS Band working on their show
Woodwind feature for their new show
Mellophone player working on the show
Woodwind feature for their new show
Baritone player on a stand playing a solo
Brass at attention for a big part of the song
Color guard throwing rifles.

Claremore High School's show choir, Sound Express, is bringing the energy! 🎶 From perfecting their timing to showing powerful facial expressions, these singers are giving it their ALL, and we can’t wait to see the final performance! ✨

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3 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Students working on their show in show choir
Students in show choir smiling and working on their routine
Students working hard in show choir
The opening number on the show choir piece
working on their best moves in show choir
Show Choir working their dance moves
Show choir lined up and ready to go!
Students working on their show
Show choir working on their show
Clapping along with the music in show choir
🎨 Our Art 1 students are hard at work learning how to bring their drawings to life! They’ve been practicing value and shading techniques, focusing on creating a full range of darks, lights, and mediums to make their artwork look 3D. 🖌✨ We’re so proud of the craftsmanship and skill they’re developing with each project! 👏

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4 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Student working on shading of 3D shapes
Students in art 1 working on shading
students working in art
working on shading in art
the students working on their shading projects
working on the different levels of shading
art coming to life in the form of 3d shapes
3D shapes being drawn in art 1
🎨👏 Big Congratulations to Ms. Hoffer & Ms. Mercer!

Our talented art teachers, Ms. Hoffer and Ms. Mercer, have both been awarded scholarships to attend the Oklahoma Fall Arts Institute (OFAI) workshops for adults! 🌟

OFAI provides full scholarships covering tuition, room, board, and meals to dozens of teachers across Oklahoma, giving educators the chance to reignite their passion and sharpen their skills. As Ms. Hoffer shared, “My favorite thing about OFAI is how it reignites my passion for art and refuels me as an art educator.”

This year, Ms. Hoffer will dive into Cherokee Pottery, while Ms. Mercer will explore Dynamic Figure Drawing.

We are so proud of them and can’t wait to see how their creativity continues to inspire our students.

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4 months ago, CPS Communications
Tayler Hoffer at Art Camp
Callie Mercer at Art Camp
As Arts in Education Week comes to a close, we’re reminded of the incredible opportunities our Zebras have from start to finish. From their first steps in elementary school to graduation day, students can explore creative outlets like choir, band, drawing, theater, and music appreciation.

The arts are a cornerstone of what makes Claremore Public Schools so special. We’re proud of all we’ve accomplished so far, but we’re even more excited for the challenges ahead and the new heights our students will reach! 🦓✨

It truly is a GREAT day to be a Zebra! ❤

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4 months ago, CPS Communications
Art Camp 2025
Student showing off art work at Summer Camp 2025
Elementary students showing off art work at Summer Camp 2025
Band Performing from the stands at Football Game
Band Performing from the stands at Football Game
Junior High Drama Class
Junior High Drama Class
Elementary Music Class
Take the drive down to Hilldale tonight and join our Zebra Band in the stands as the Claremore Zebras take on the Hilldale Hornets! 🏈🎶 Don’t forget to spread that Zebra Spirit by standing and cheering along with the pep songs—we love hearing that “Go Zebras, Go!” after a touchdown! 🦓❤️

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4 months ago, Claremore Zebra Fine Arts
Student in the stands playing the bass drum
Zebra Band entering the game
Zebra Guard at the game
Zebra band coming in
students cheering in the stands
Drumline in the stands
Cheering in the stands
Drum major directing the band
playing pep tunes
This year’s Arts in Education theme, “Stronger Together,” perfectly reflects the spirit of Claremore Public Schools. Our community has shown time and again how coming together can make a powerful impact on our students’ lives. 💙❤️

We are incredibly grateful for your support and hope you’ll continue championing our arts programs and everything we do to help students grow, learn, and thrive. Together, we can create meaningful opportunities and lasting memories for every Zebra!

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4 months ago, CPS Communications
USA Band of The West
Addams Family
Choir Performance
Visual Arts Show
Visual Arts Show
Theater Performance
USA Band of The West
Jazz Performance
Whether you want to sing, dance, play an instrument, or paint like Bob Ross, you can learn to do just that at Claremore Public Schools!

From Pre-K through elementary, our students explore the joys of art and music each week. They create, sing, dance, and play instruments while developing creativity, teamwork, and confidence. With hands-on projects and performances, every student has the chance to express themselves and shine in the arts!

Junior high students explore art and music through hands-on, creative experiences. They develop skills in drawing, design, performance, and digital music creation while learning to express themselves and collaborate with others. From creating original artworks to performing in band, choir, and music technology projects, every student has the chance to grow, shine, and share their talents.

At Claremore High School, students explore a wide range of creative opportunities in visual arts, music, theater, dance, and speech. From beginner to advanced courses, students develop skills in performance, composition, design, and production while expressing themselves and collaborating with others. Opportunities include concerts, competitions, performances, and portfolio development, preparing students for college-level study and lifelong artistic growth. Whether painting, singing, acting, or composing, every student has the chance to shine in the arts!

We are so proud of our Fine Arts program and the incredible students who make it shine. Our goal is to provide a space where they can explore their creativity, develop new skills, and prepare for a bright future—both in the arts and beyond.

Here’s to nurturing talent, imagination, and confidence in every Zebra!

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4 months ago, CPS Communications
Elementary Art Class
Elementary Art Class
Elementary Music Class
Elementary Music Class
Junior High Drama Class
Junior High Drama Class
High School Band Class
High School Art Class
High School Art Class
High School Art Class
More Than Just Fun — The Power of Arts in Education! 🎭🎶🎨

When we think of the arts, we often think of the fun and creativity they bring (and they are a blast!), but the impact goes so much deeper. The arts prepare students with skills that last a lifetime and transfer directly to the workforce: communication, problem solving, teamwork, and confidence. 💡

Unfortunately, not all communities have equal access to arts programs. That’s why National Arts in Education Week exists—to shine a light on these inequities and inspire action so every student has the chance to experience the arts.

📊 Here are some powerful facts about Arts in Education:

- Students in arts programs sharpen critical skills that employers value most—like writing, problem solving, and collaboration.
- Low-income students who participate in afterschool dance programs show higher self-esteem and stronger social skills.
- Arts-integrated schools see students with better academic outcomes, higher motivation, and deeper engagement.
- In a study conducted in Tennessee, arts students outperformed their peers academically—47% reached literacy proficiency (vs. 36% schoolwide), and 46% reached math proficiency (vs. 35%).

The evidence is clear: arts education transforms lives. Let’s continue advocating for access to the arts in all communities and ensure every student has the chance to thrive. 🦓❤️

Learn more about how you can take action here: https://bit.ly/4mYaxKd
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4 months ago, CPS Communications
Mrs. Ratcliff's Art Class
Mrs. Ratcliff's Art Class
Mrs. Keener's Music Class
Mrs. Keener's Music Class
High School Choir Class
High School Band Class
High School Art Class
High School Art Class
Junior High Students in Drama Class
Junior High Beginners Choir