Will Rogers Junior High

Staff spotlight on Mr. Gash: My name is Grant Gash and I grew up in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Woo Pig! I graduated from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith with a degree in accounting, but realized very quickly that I was called to teach and coach. I spent last year at Bixby before coming over to Claremore this year! I teach 7th grade math and coach 8th grade boys basketball. When I’m not in my classroom, I’m usually in front of a TV, watching whatever game is on that night. I chose Claremore because I know I matter to the success of our school and our students and it felt like the right fit. Go Zebras! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The Robson Performing Arts Center has several seasonal events for ALL ages this week. There is a Halloween Carnival for the littles, Haunted House for the bigs, and Pumpkin Carving contest for the whole family. See details for each event below. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

So proud of our WRJH Dance Team!!!! They just took 1st in the 7th-grade kick division at TSF this weekend!!!! The future looks bright for our dance team. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Shelby is one of our students here at WRJH! She will be featured on "Kids Say the Darndest Things" tentatively scheduled to air on Nov. 3, on channel 8 at 7pm. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Staff spotlight on Ms. Blankenship: My name is Mikayla Blankenship. I graduated from Oologah-Talala Public Schools in 2014 and then moved to Missouri where I gained a Bachelor's in Early Childhood and Elementary Education with a minor in Children's Ministry from Evangel University in 2017. This is my 3rd school year teaching, but my first in a junior high setting. I loved English as a student and I am enjoying teaching it now! Teaching in a school that values students and families is important to me and I'm so glad that I made the choice to join the WRJH family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's RED RIBBON WEEK!

Friday Night Football is BREAST CANCER Awareness & MILITARY Appreciation Night. Wear your ZUAC/Pink Out shirts in support of those in our community fighting this disease and as a reminder to get a mammogram. I addition, all military with a valid ID will be admitted free for the game. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Worley and Mrs. Tietz, two of our Science teachers, took a group of WRJH students to the Women in Science conference in Oklahoma City this week. This conference promotes an interest in STEM, allowing students a hands on experience.

Staff Spotlight on Miss. Cox: My name is Rachel Cox. I was born and raised in Skiatook, Oklahoma and graduated from Skiatook High School. I attended Oklahoma State University (go pokes!) where I played the clarinet in the Cowboy Marching Band. After graduating from OSU, I began searching for a place to start my teaching career. I knew that I wanted to stay in Oklahoma and close to home, and I was blessed to be presented with the opportunity to teach in Claremore. This is my first year teaching 7th Grade Geography, and I chose WRJH because I love the positive environment and commitment to providing the best education for all students. I could not have asked for a better place to start my teaching career and I’m proud to be a Zebra! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Oh Deer is the name of the game. The students learn about some of the limiting factors deer come across. Students are either deer or a resource (food water or shelter). The deer have to choose a resource that they need to survive for that round. If they can find a matching resource they are able to live for another round but if the resource they need is not available then that student then turns into a resource for the following round.

Some of our teachers and Mrs. Bopp traveled to San Antonio last week to attend the PLC @ Work Institute. They were attending sessions on grading practices, school climate and culture. The PLC (Professional Learning Community) also focuses on effective collaboration between teachers to improve student learning. They are excited to share all the wonderful things they have learned with their colleagues. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Lady Zebra Volleyball advances to next round of the state tournament .Come out at 5:30p tonight to cheer them on to the championship round at Catoosa High School. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Rotary Club of Claremore is preparing for the 32nd Annual Rotary Chili Supper on Friday, November 1, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Claremore High School cafeteria. Tickets are $5.00 and include chili, dessert, and drink. With the purchase of a ticket, you will be entered into a drawing for the pictured Zebra quilt (need not be present to win). All proceeds benefit the Claremore Public Schools Foundation. Tickets are available from any Rotary Club member, at the door or the Claremore Public Schools Foundation office. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

There is still time to get your order in for a Zebras United Against Cancer t-shirt. All the sports will have a ZUAC night this year. We will also have a ZUAC week in February. Remember NOT ALL CANCER IS PINK; therefore, we will be raising money all year as we support our staff & students that are battling a variety of cancers. Pick an order form at CHS, download the form here https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/490006/ZUAC_Tshirt_order_form.pdf, or you can order online here https://crispyprint.com/claremore_zuac_19/shop/home Our first round of orders will be in by October 25th. Our second round of orders are currently being taken until October 31st. Every sport will have a ZUAC night you can wear them to and in February we will host our ZUAC week. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

CHS Lady Zebra Volleyball (No. 5) will make their third consecutive trip to the STATE TOURNAMENT on Monday, October 21st at 10AM at Catoosa HS vs Coweta (No. 4). BIG GAME - BIG MOVES - BIG CROWD NO SCHOOL - NO EXCUSES - BE THERE #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Just a reminder that FALL BREAK is Thursday, October 17th through Monday, October 21st. We will see you back in our classrooms refreshed and ready for the 2nd quarter on Tuesday the 22nd. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Wondering what we did with our pumpkins from last week? Our 6th grade science classes had a pumpkin lab showing the carrying capacity, limiting factor, and biotic potential of pumpkins. And got a little messy in the process! This is what we call "hands on" learning!

Mrs. Cox's Geography class made a human timeline today while studying the Russian Revolution.

Congratulations CHS Zebra Volleyball! Regional Champions and STATE BOUND! Great job Ladies. Bring home the GOLD! Next weeks tournament is at Catoosa plan to go and support the Zebras! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Staff spotlight on Mrs. Lohmann: I was born and raised in Alva, Oklahoma. I have 2 brothers and 1 sister. I graduated from Alva High School in 2006 and from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2010. I am currently on my 10th year of teaching. I have taught anywhere from 6th grade math to Trigonometry along the way. I am the proud aunt of Lucas Arnold and Nora Souri. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, my dogs, watching football, and playing softball. I chose WRJH because life brought me to Eastern Oklahoma and I wanted to find a friendly and positive environment to work in and call home. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE