Crete Public Schools

The deadline for registering K-11 grade students for Cardinal Camps and summer transportation is Monday, April 29, 2024, at noon. No camp or transportation registrations will be accepted after this date and time.

Federal Programs Non Public Consultation Notice On Wednesday May 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm, a meeting regarding federal programs including special education services for nonpublic schools will be conducted by Crete Public Schools. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an opportunity for parents who have parentally-placed their child in an approved and/or accredited nonpublic school or exempt home school and representatives of nonpublic schools to participate in the development of a plan regarding federal and special education programming in the nonpublic schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents of children attending a nonpublic school or exempt home school within the boundaries of Crete Public Schools are urged to attend. The meeting will be held at St. James Elementary. Please RSVP your intention to attend to Katie Bevins, Director of Student Services at 402-826-5855 or katherine.bevins@creteschools.org. Thank you.

Children's Hospital, through Project Adam, has designated all of Crete Public Schools as Heart Safe! On Monday, April 8, all schools participated in training and drills to ensure we are prepared to respond to a cardiac event. A huge thanks to our Nursing Staff, Response Teams, Children's Hospital, and Crete Fire and Rescue for helping us achieve this awesome designation. Go Cards!

CPS Families - This is a reminder that there is no school for all students on Friday, March 29, through Monday, April 1. All students will return on Tuesday, April 2. Be well, stay safe, and Go Cards!

Due to icy road conditions, today, Tuesday, March 26, will be a two-hour late start. There is no AM preschool, and buses will run accordingly. Breakfast will not be served. Again, today, Tuesday, March 26, is a two-hour late start.

Registration for Cardinal Camps begins Monday, March 18 at 12 p.m. (noon). Registration is first-come, first-served, so register early! Registration can be accessed at www.cardinalcamps.org - or - through www.creteschools.org. We are excited for a summer of learning and fun! [Click the images to learn more.] La inscripción para Cardinal Camps comienza el lunes 18 de marzo a las 12 p.m. (mediodía). La inscripción se otorga por orden de llegada, ¡así que regístrese temprano! Se puede acceder a la inscripción en www.cardinalcamps.org o a través de www.creteschools.org. ¡Estamos entusiasmados por un verano de aprendizaje y diversión! [Haga clic en las imágenes para obtener más información.]

On Wednesday, March 6, the Future Scientists of America club at the high school hosted a blood drive that was open to the students and staff of the high school as well as community members. They collected 82 units of blood, which could potentially save up to 246 lives! They also were able to secure over $800 for scholarships for our seniors. Family Literacy parents visited the blood drive to learn more about this community resource. The club's officers answered questions and provided an overview of the blood drive for the parents.

Cards win! That means tomorrow Friday, March 8, 2024, is an early dismissal day. There is no PM Preschool or CCLC. Please check the website for exact dismissal times. Good luck to our boys' basketball team as they play in the semi-finals of the State Basketball Tournament!

This is a quick reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, March 7, 2024, is an early dismissal day. There is no PM Preschool or CCLC. Please check the website for exact dismissal times. Good luck to our boys' basketball team as they head to Lincoln for the State Basketball Tournament!

We can't wait to see all of our students back tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5. Remember, Thursday and possibly Friday are early dismissal days. Please take a look at the website for additional information. Go Cards!

There is no school for all students tomorrow, Thursday, February 29, through Monday, March 4, due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. We hope our students enjoy the break! Be well, be safe, and GoCards!

One of my favorite CPS traditions...State Send-Offs. Good luck, boys and girls wrestling, and cheer!

Campus highlights: Enjoyed hearing about the student leadership and student led initiatives happening in our schools. Our students rock!

CPS Families: This is a reminder that there is no school for all students tomorrow, Monday, February 12. CPS staff will be engaged in professional learning. We can't wait to see all of our students back on Tuesday. I hope you have a great evening. Go Cards!

SAVE THE DATES! Cardinal Summer - June 2024 More information to come!

It's always a great day to be a Cardinal! Last night we honored officials who give up so much of their time for kids and I got to watch our super talented 3rd graders perform. Go Cards!

Great news! Heating and flooding challenges have been resolved at the elementary, and school will resume tomorrow, January 23rd. Thanks for your understanding and patience. We're excited to welcome students back!

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I'm sorry to inform you that the elementary is experiencing no heat and flooding issues, so there will be no school or CCLC tomorrow, Monday, January 22, for all PK-2 students. Our team is working hard to ensure a quick return to school. Again, there is no school or CCLC tomorrow, Monday, January 22, for all PK-2 students.

Due to varying road conditions, drifting, excessive winds, and timing, Friday, January 19, 2024, there will be no school. Decisions about after-school activities will be determined at a later time. Again, there will be no school on Friday, January 19, 2024. For more information on how we determine late starts and school closures due to weather, please visit our website. Be well, stay safe, and Go Cards!