Education
Educational opportunities for people of all ages can be found in a diverse mixture of public, private, technical and higher educational facilities in Claremore and Rogers County. Claremore also has outstanding day care and pre-school facilities.
Claremore Public Schools (Zebras)
Superintendent: J. Michael McClaren
• www.claremore.k12.ok.us
• 918-699-7300
Audrey Webber, Public Information Officer
• Administrative offices • 310 N. Weenonah
The district has four elementary schools, a junior high, senior high and an alternative learning center. A student population of 4,110 students (fall 2011 enrollment) and is founded upon strong student achievement, outstanding and award winning educators, an active business community, and a supportive Claremore School Foundation.
Students participate in a wide variety of curricula and extracurricular activities. Claremore Public Schools offer nine AP classes, have 16 nationally certified teachers, with an ACT average for those students taking college prep courses of 22.1 and have had 9 academic all-state students in the past 5 years.
Competitive athletics and activities offered in various grades including academic bowl, band, golf, music, track baseball, football, basketball, softball, swimming, art, drama, and so much more.
In 2011 all projects were completed from a $43 million bond election that is providing for growth in the school district. The bond has provided for the addition of new classrooms at the Junior High and High School, new technology, textbooks, a new elementary school, buses, new athletic facilities and new equipment for agriculture education and band.
Catalayah Elementary
Kellye Shauck, Principal
918• 341-2114
Enrollment: 372
Average Class size 22 PK-5
Claremont Elementary �
Brian Young, Principal
918.341-0723
Enrollment: 498
Average Class size 23 PK-5
Roosa Elementary
Glen Abshere, Principal
918 • 341-5242
Enrollment: 384
Average class size 20 PK-5
Westside Elementary
Lou Robertson, Principal
918• 699-7301
Enrollment: 716
Average class size 22 PK-5
Will Rogers Junior High
Terry Adams, Principal
918• 341-7411
Enrollment: 890
Average class size 22 Grades 6-8
Claremore High School
Todd Steidley, Principal
918• 341-0724 ext. 2000
Enrollment: 1,250
Grades 9-12
Alternative Learning
John Kilebrew, Director
Grades 7-12 918• 341-8292
Project CEEP
Robin Foxworth, Director
918• 341-8933
Claremore Public Schools Foundation is a 501-C3- Corporation founded in 1988 and dedicated to enriching the quality of education in the Claremore Public Schools. The Foundation provides grants to Claremore teachers and school sites and enrichment activities for CPS students. The Foundation is funded by donations from individuals and companies.
• Marla Lillie, Executive Director
918 •341-7535�
www.claremorepublicschoolsfoundation.org
foundation@claremore.k12.ok.us
Robson Performing Arts Center
Ruby Quinn, Executive Director
918• 699-7390
This state of the art facility is a gift to the Claremore Public School students for their education and enjoyment. The Center is also available for rental and is the home of many community performances, concerts, recitals and dance performances.
The Robson Performing Arts Center is host each year a series of touring productions brought to the community by Claremore Productions Inc.
The PAC was constructed in 2006, the facility is owned and operated by Claremore Public Schools.
www.claremorepac.org
Rogers County Schools (Superintendent office)
Catoosa (Indians) • 918-266-1631
Chelsea (Dragons) • 918-789-2528
Foyil (Panthers) • 918 -341-1113
Inola (Longhorns) • 918-543-2255
Justus-Tiawah (Wildcats) • 918-341-3626
Oologah-Talala (Mustangs) • 918-443-6079
Sequoyah (Eagles) • 918-341-5472
Sequoyah Schools Foundation • 918-341-6263
Verdigris (Cardinals) • 918-266-722
Claremore Area Christian Schools
Area Christian schools use a traditional Christian approach to learning. All classes are conducted in a loving and disciplined atmosphere. Students learn the practical application of the Bible to their daily lives and character formation. Students may participate in a wide variety of curricula and extracurricular activities including, competitive sports, music, academic bowl, art and more.
Legacy Christian School / First Baptist Church
• Arland Callison
918. 342-1450
Claremore Christian/ Destiny Life Church
• Ryan Mullins
918.341-1765
Hope Harbor
• Ralph Richardson
918. 343-0003
HIGHER EDUCATION
Northeast Technology Center
Northeast Technology Center (NTC) is the premier training facility in northeast Oklahoma for high school students and adults. Since its creation in 1969, Northeast has grown to four campuses.
Claremore Campus
The newest campus is located in Claremore just north of the Will Rogers Memorial at 1901 N. Hwy 88. The state of the art facility has a versatile 200 seat seminar center, breakout meeting rooms, etc.
The campus offers career training in Computer Automated Manfacturing, Home Technology Intergrations, Environmental and Spatial Technology, Health Careers and Practical Nursing.
In January of 2012, NTC dedicated the Roy Clark Music School. Offering a variety of evening music classes.
The current 15 acre site would all for a future expansion that could double the size of the campus. The South Campus is located between Claremore and Pryor on Highway 20.
• Rick Reimer: rreimer@netechcenters.com
918. 342-8066
Pryor Campus
NTC’s Pryor Campus is located between Claremore and Pryor on Hwy. 20 east. The campus is located in a scenic wooded setting and is home to 13 programs, ranging from welding, auto collision repair, electrical, construction trades, horticulture, culinary arts, marketing and management education and more.
The facility features a large auditorium that seats over 500. A highlight of evening education is a furniture school that teaches students the art and craft of building fine furniture. A new state-of-the art welding and diesel shop is due for completion in July of 2012, with classes beginning in the fall of 2012.
Debby Peaster
918-825-5555
debby.peaster@netech.edu
Preparing Individuals for Successful Careers is a mission statement and a call to action. NTC offers full-time daytime courses in business, and computer, automotive, diesel, construction trades, electrical technology, cosmetology, horticulture, culinary arts, marketing education, health careers certification, welding technology, cosmetology, and more. Dozens of short-term evening classes and a full range of business and industrial services are also offered.
• Fred Probis, Superintendent
• Kenny Day, Director of Marketing & Communications
(918) 825-7040 Ext. 1119
www.netechcenters.com
Rogers State University (RSU) is a dynamic, progressive university widely recognized for high quality academic programs, distance learning options, and high technology learning environment and nurturing scholastic atmosphere. The university’s beautiful campus sits atop College Hill on the west side of the city and features lakes and nature trails.
Since gaining accreditation as a four-year university in 2000, RSU has experienced enrollment growth of almost 75 percent, the highest of any college or university in Oklahoma. The fall of 2011, enrollment at RSU was over 4,600 students, the highest in the university’s history. RSU serves as the only public four-year, residential university in the Tulsa metro area.
RSU offers bachelor’s degrees in the high-demand areas of applied technology, biology, business administration, business information technology, liberal arts, criminal justice, communications, game development, justice administration, nursing, organizational management, political science, sports management, social sciences and more. (see www.rsu.edu for complete list). RSU also offers a variety of associate degrees, including art, education and nursing.
Founded in 1909, the institution was formerly known as the Eastern University Preparatory School, Oklahoma Military Academy, Claremore Junior College and Rogers State College.
RSU is a member of the NAIA and Sooner Athletic Conference. The Hillcats compete in baseball, softball, cheerleading, rodeo, men’s and women’ soccer and basketball.
The university’s growing campus, located at 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd. in Claremore, features the state-of-the art Stratton Taylor Library, luxury student apartments and several recently renovated historic buildings, a 50,000 square-foot Student Center. A new on campus student apartment complex opened in the fall of 2011, doubling the number of students living on the main campus in Claremore. Continued improvements are underway at the Hillcasts Baseball/Softball Complex and Soldier Field.
RSU is a national pioneer in distance learning. The university was the first in Oklahoma to offer bachelor’s and associate’s degrees entirely via the Internet. In addition, RSU serves students on campuses in Bartlesville & Pryor.
Rogers State University is home to RSU Public Television & RSU Radio FM 91.3, an Equestrian Center and The Bit by Bit Horse Riding Therapeutic Program.
Rogers State University (RSU)
• Dr. Larry Rice, President
David Hamby, Pubic Relations Director
(918) 343-7771 • 1-800-256-7511
www.rsu.edu