Will Rogers Junior High

Day T•H•R•E•E of Teacher Appreciation week and we were eating WELL! Our PTO brought us BREAKFAST! And it was GOOD! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

‼YEARBOOKS ARE STILL ON SALE‼ Don't miss out on your chance to keep a piece of your child's memories! Get yours today! Order forms are in the office or you can order online at www.jostens.com. Yearbooks are $40 and will be here before school is out. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Day TWO for TEACHER APPRECIATION was TEA! Thanks again to PTO and 6:19. We will have PLENTY of ENERGY today! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Teacher Appreciation Week... and we felt APPRECIATED! On the first day, we were treated to muffins and coffee and m•a•s•s•a•g•e•s! Thanks to our wonderful PTO for providing this for us! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Get ready for some friendly competition! Ms. Fudge’s class just leveled up their argumentative essay skills with a high-energy speed debating session! 💥 Together, they harnessed the power of ethos, pathos, and logos to try and outwit their opponents. Who knew critical thinking could be so thrilling? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Paws up, it's National Pet Month! 🐾 Welcome to Week 2 of our Pet Spectacular Paw-rade! Our four-legged friends are back for another week of fur-tastic fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our upcoming Fine Arts Showcase on Tuesday, May 13, starting at 5:30pm! Experience a remarkable display of talent and creativity, including: 🖼️ A student Art Show, exhibiting students' artwork 💸 An auction offering one-of-a-kind pieces 🏆 An awards reception honoring our exceptional artists and performers 🎤Amazing choir and drama performances that will leave you inspired 🎵 A fabulous band concert featuring our amazing band Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the artistic brilliance of our school. We look forward to sharing this magical experience with you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Happy #SchoolPRDay! 🎉 Today, on the second Friday of May, we celebrate @NSPRA National School Communicators Day, dedicated to the talented individuals who craft our school’s narratives, share our triumphs, and keep everyone connected. Today, we shine the spotlight on those who work magic behind the screens, behind the lens, behind the stories! Whether they’re known around here as the "Facebook guru," "website wizard," "bossy lady," or "school paparazzi,"—you get the picture (catch that pun 📷). Each title just scratches the surface of their many talents. Thank you to everyone who helps us connect, communicate, celebrate, and cultivate a strong partnership with our CPS families and community. Here’s to the stories we tell and the memories we cherish! And to the unsung heroes of our team - our staff, students, interns, and the community, for your contributions. Your vibrant #CPSZEBRAPRIDE is the heartbeat of our storytelling. We couldn’t weave these wonderful tales without your fantastic photos, lively updates, and engaging content. 📷 Jamie Brace - Executive Director of Communications 📷 Chloe Zickefoose - District Communications Specialist 📷 Zong Moua - District Comms/Multimedia Specialist 📷 Asia Roper - CHS Intern 📷 Grace Waters - CHS Intern 📷 Rachel Salcido - Catalayah Elementary Cadre’ 📷 Tia Henson - Claremont Elementary Cadre’ 📷 Mary Kropp - Roosa Elementary School Cadre’ 📷 Lauren Hamilton - Westside Elementary Cadre’ 📷 Melissa Jauquet - Will Rogers Junior High Cadre’ 📷 Meranda Golbek - Claremore High School 📷 Andrea Chapman - Fine Arts Cadre’ So rock that #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✨STUDENTS OF THE MONTH✨ APRIL 6th - Jesus Flores 7th - Justin Martinez-Castaneda 8th - Caleb Elliott Congratulations to these outstanding students! We are so proud of you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In Mrs. Nadal's class, students are learning all about exponents. Check out our "Mighty Math Minis" - our math teacher's teeny-tiny playing cards used as exponents! They're making a big impact on our learning in a small way. 🎲🔢 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our SPRING DANCE, the Spring Fling Luau is THIS Friday, May 9th! 🌴🌺 🌸 Theme: Luau 👗 Attire: Semi-formal (think island chic – dressy with a fun, tropical twist!) 🕕 6th Grade: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 🕖 7th & 8th Grades: 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM 🎟️ Tickets will be on sale during lunch today and tomorrow ($10) - OR - purchase at the door the night of the dance ($15). 🍿 Concessions will be available for purchase. Get ready to dance the night away!💃🏼🕺🏼 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🥔🌱 8th Grade Science Genetic Spud-tacular! 🌱🥔 Our budding 8th grade scientists paired up to become "parents" and put their knowledge of Mendelian and Non-Mendelian Genetics to the test! Flipping sticks as "chromosomes", they determined the traits passed down to their unique Tater Tot "offspring". Watch out world, a new generation of genetically unique Tater Tots is on the way! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🚨Attention🚨 ▬INCOMING FRESHMAN ▬ Baseball tryouts will be on Monday, May 12, at 5pm at Legion Field Athletes must bring a copy of their grades and current physical. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Chef Ryan, our amazing CPS chef, stopped by WRJH to prep enchiladas! The chicken enchiladas are a student - and staff favorite! We are all looking forward to "enchilada day"! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's National School Nurse Day! 👩🏼‍⚕️ Let's celebrate our unsung hero who keeps our school healthy and our students safe! Today, we honor the hard work, dedication, and compassion of Nurse Shields. Whether she's treating scraped knees 🩹 or managing chronic health conditions,🤒 she is a vital part of our educational community. Join us in thanking her and all these amazing professionals for everything they do! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🏀GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS🏀 WHEN →Monday and Tuesday, May 12 & 13 WHERE→DOUG MOSIER GYM TIME→ 4p - 5:30p FOR INCOMING 7th and 8th 6p-7:30p FOR INCOMING 9th #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

PSA - Please be advised, there will be a fireworks display immediately following the Claremore High School graduation ceremony on May 18th, 2025. Graduation will begin at 7:30 PM and should conclude between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM

DC Parent Meeting - 6:30pm TONIGHT Parents of current 6-7th graders, Tonight's the night! Our parent meeting for the Washington D.C. school trip is at 6:30pm in the cafeteria, and we want to make sure you're there! We already have a strong turnout with more than 16 families attending or interested! If you haven’t done so yet, please RSVP here and let us know if you'll make it: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/26144551515?rsvp_id=26144551515 Your RSVP gives you access to all the details—don’t miss this chance to learn more. We'll see you tonight! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🚨INCOMING 6th GRADERS and PARENTS🚨 Tuesday, May 20, will be our 6th grade parent night. Find out all things about WRJH and take a tour of our school! We will start at 5:30pm in the WRJH cafeteria. If you haven't completed enrollment, the library will be open. We hope to see all our upcoming 6th graders! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

📣 6-7th Grade Parents, this is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2026 Washington, D.C. trip! Join us in the school cafeteria for the meeting on Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure! Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/26144551515?rsvp_id=26144551515 Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there! ✨ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE