In honor of the Labor Day holiday, CPS will be closed on Monday, September 1st

"Before the reward, there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy." Ralph Ransom

Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. The labor movement created it in the late 19th century, and it became a federal holiday in 1894.

#CPSZEBRAPRIDE
about 13 hours ago, CPS Communications
zebra mascot with hammer and hardhat
✨ Magic Play-Doh, oh so white
I wish this with all my might,
If a color does appear,
you're sure to have a great school year! ✨

Kindergarteners started the school year with magic Play-Doh that changed colors while they played with it.
about 14 hours ago, Westside Communications
student playing with magic play-doh
student playing with magic play-doh
student playing with magic play-doh
student playing with magic play-doh
student playing with magic play-doh
student playing with magic play-doh
student playing with magic play-doh
student playing with magic play-doh
photo of magic play doh poem
On our first day of school, the RSU Hillcat athletes came and cheered our students to success as they walked into the building from the busses and car line. 🚌 🚗

Westside wants to say thank you to these RSU students for putting smiles on our Westies faces on the first day of school. 🏫
about 14 hours ago, Westside Communications
group photo of rsu studnts
rsu students greeting westside students

📣 Calling All Elementary Parents!

We’re excited to invite you to our Elementary Parent Orientation Meetings - an important opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, explore their classroom, and kick off the school year together!

At Claremore Public Schools, we believe that parent partnerships are key to student success. These orientations help us build strong connections between home and school, foster a positive learning environment, and encourage family engagement throughout the year.

Tuesday, September 2
📕 Kindergarten: 6:00–6:30 PM
✏️ 2nd Grade: 6:30–7:00 PM
📘 4th Grade: 7:00–7:30 PM

Thursday, September 4
📕 1st Grade: 6:00–6:30 PM
📗 3rd Grade: 6:30–7:00 PM
📙 5th Grade: 7:00–7:30 PM

📍 All meetings will be held in person at your child’s school.
📞 If you have questions, please get in touch with your child’s school directly.

Let’s work together to make this the best year yet! 💫
#CPSZebraPride

2 days ago, CPS Communications
kids playing dress up and jumping
The first few days of school have come to an end! 🦓

Students in grades Pre-K through 5th have been busy learning classroom procedures, getting to know their teachers and classmates, and settling into their routines. It's been a great start to the year, full of energy, curiosity, and excitement for what's to come!
4 days ago, Westside Communications
Ms Lang posing for phone
student holding first day of pre k sign
student with their teacher
students working on hallway procedures
second grade teachers ready for school to start
Westside teachers were spoiled by PTO with breakfast & coffee from She Brews during their beginning of the year meetings ☕️ 🥪
7 days ago, Westside Communications
she brews staff
teachers in front of breakfast
food from she brews
coffee bar
📚 🐾 Maverick is back and ready for a paw-some year! Our favorite therapy pup can't wait to see all of your smiling faces. Mrs. Lyons snapped his official "first day of school" photo - he's looking as handsome as ever! 🐕‍🦺💙
7 days ago, Westside Communications
mavericks photo in front of the school
School is back in session! ‼️‼️ reminders for student drop off: The FRONT of the school is for bus and daycare drop off ONLY. Car riders can be dropped off behind the school before 7:50, after 7:50 they will need to be checked in at the office. 🚌 🚗 Please help us make these first few days as smooth as possible! We greatly appreciate your help! For more information regarding drop off times, visit https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/o/westside/page/daily-schedules-procedures
7 days ago, Westside Communications
photo of school and drop off areas
🏫 Good attendance = better academic performance 🏫 Westside will be doing quarterly drawings again for the 2025-2026 school year! Students with 2 or less unexcused absences will be placed in a drawing for a Quick Trip gift card.
7 days ago, Westside Communications
Lyons and student holding gift card
Lyons and student holding gift card
August breakfast and lunch menus 🥗 🍗
7 days ago, Westside Communications
elementary breakfast menu
elementary lunch menu
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
7 days ago, CPS Communications
cell phone with zebra logo
Another Throwback Thursday 💥 This week features Mrs. Eckert and the 24/25 pre-k & kindergarten team on the 100th day of school. 🏫 💯
12 days ago, Westside Communications
Mrs Eckert dressed as an old lady
kindergarten team dressed as old ladies
📕 What are you reading Wednesday 📕 Another Wednesday, another book! Pete the Cat books are a favorite amongst our younger students, they love to see what Pete is getting into. What is your current read? 📕 📚
13 days ago, Westside Communications
student reading book
Kindergartners did a "ABC countdown to summer" and the letter U was "under-the-desk" day. Students learned about Michael Angelo and how he painted a ceiling by laying down, and then they got to make their own masterpieces the same way! 🖼️ 🎨
14 days ago, Westside Communications
under the desk countdown
under the desk countdown
under the desk countdown
It's Thursday, and you know what that means! Throwback time! This week is featuring Mrs. James helping a student with her marble run. This STEM activity is a favorite amongst our Westies.
19 days ago, Westside Communications
Mrs. James and student working on marble run
📕 What are you reading Wednesday 📕 We hope you've been a bookworm this summer! ☀️ 📕 🪱 Reading keeps our minds sharp & our vocabulary strong 💪 so whether you've been diving deep into a novel or reading before bed as a family, drop your recent book or book suggestion in the comments and let's keep our reading skills going. 📚 🤓
20 days ago, Westside Communications
girls reading in library

🏫 Two weeks from today, we will welcome all our students back into our halls! Although we are enjoying the opportunity to recharge, we have not stopped planning. In the spirit of planning, we have created a BACK-TO-SCHOOL page on our website where you can find "all the things" in one place.

We still need to work out a few details, but we will update the webpage weekly as those decisions are made.

👀 From Athletic passes to Zebra Stripes, find out what we know at this time - https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/back-to-school

20 days ago, CPS Communications
zebra logo "all things back to school"
15 days until the halls aren't empty anymore. We hope you've had a wonderful summer full of fun times, sun and memories. 🦓 ❤️ 🦓
21 days ago, Westside Communications
students at park
students on rocks
students posing for photos
students drawing with chalk
EVENING ENROLLMENT EVENTS THIS WEEK 📅 August 4th & 7th ⏲ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍101 W 11th Street 💭Interpreters available 📃Bring the required documents https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/page/enrollment-center
23 days ago, CPS Communications
zebra enrollment event
Twinning Tuesday! When you're twinning with your shirt 👕 🟩
28 days ago, Westside Communications
student twinning with shirt