Crete Public Schools

📢 School Finance 101 & 25/26 Budget Outlook – You’re Invited!

Join us for one of two evening events to learn about:
💰 How Nebraska school funding works
🇺🇸 The role of federal funding
📊 The 2025-2026 Crete Public Schools budget outlook

Choose a date:
📅 Tuesday, August 19 – 6:30 PM, Cardinal Welcome Center
📅 Monday, August 25 – 6:30 PM, Cardinal Welcome Center

These sessions are a great opportunity to understand how funding impacts our schools and students — and to ask questions. We hope to see you there!

Today is our last day for meal pick up and we have a few extra meals available. If you didn't sign up this week, stop by after 4:30. First come, first serve, until supplies last.

Last week we had a great turnout for meal pick up😃. If you would like to pick up meal(s) this week, sign up here: https://forms.gle/JxrBqe4dHjFeXbpN9
Sign up ends at noon, today. Open to children outside of Crete School District as well!

REMINDER: Sign up today by noon to pick up meals on Wednesday, 7/9, between 4-5 pm at the Middle School back parking lot http://bit.ly/4kj4sG9

Don't forget! The CPS Registration Extravaganza is tomorrow, July 1, 9AM–12PM & 3–6PM at the Cardinal Welcome Center. Register for CCLC, bus transportation, and complete the Annual Student Update. Stop by for games, a bounce house, and a free hot dog!

Summer Free Meals: Grab and Go Meals July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sign up at Crete Public Schools Website or call 402-826-5855 Sign up by noon the Monday prior to pick up. Pick up Wednesdays at Crete Middle School, 4-5 pm (in the back parking lot, enter off Iris Avenue) This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Crete Public Schools Nutrition Services SuN MEALS

Free Summer Meals for All Children Ages 1-18 June 2-30 Elementary, Intermediate, & Middle Schools Monday - Friday Breakfast 8:30am - 9:15am Lunch 11:45pm - 12:45pm

This week! Family Learning Night: Wednesday, April 6:30 PM-8:00 PM at Crete Middle School Activities for families with students of all ages.

We want to learn from and connect with you as part of our continuous improvement efforts. Please complete the CPS connection survey by clicking on the link - https://bit.ly/3RsgC3A

Please join Crete TeamMates with TeamMates Mentoring CEO DeMoine Adams in celebration of the impact this program has made in our community. Volunteers have mentored Crete students in this school-based program for over 25 years and our local Teammates chapter looks forward to reaching new mentors and fostering community partnerships. Hear from local participants in an informal program at 5pm.

Tomorrow, March 20th will be a regular school day although there will be no district-provided bus or van transportation before or after school. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prepare for a safe return to school. Go Cards!

New date for Crete Public Schools' Family Learning Night: April 2, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Middle School. Participate in hands-on activities as a family with topics for every age group including managing emotions, learning math facts, creating screen free routines, and exploring extra curricular activities. All families receive a gift for continuing the learning in their homes.

Is Crete a safe place for walking and driving? Join us for cafe and a conversation on public safety.

Due to the blizzard and high wind warnings issued by the National Weather Service, there will be no school or activities on Wednesday, March 19th. Heavy snow and whiteout conditions are expected. Please be safe, stay warm, and Go Cards!

Reminder: No school for all students tomorrow, Monday, March 17, 2025. Monday is a staff professional development day. We will see all students on Tuesday. Go Cards!

As of March 14, 2025, we have used four full snow/weather days. Because students receive three “free” snow days, they now need to make up one instructional day. Please note that if the district must close school on additional dates, our plan may need to be revised. After exploring multiple options to ensure the best student learning experience, we are converting a scheduled “no-school” day into an instructional day rather than adding all missed days at the end of May. This approach will help us maintain meaningful instructional time and engagement. Our seniors’ last day will also be adjusted to meet the instructional hours set by the Nebraska Department of Education. Student Make-Up Day- April 22, 2025—Previously a no-school day, it is now a regular school day for all students and staff. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to provide our students with the highest-quality education. Please contact your student’s building principal or the district office if you have any questions.

Tonight's District Final Basketball game is on as scheduled. Our Cardinals will take on Lincoln Pius to advance to the state tournament. The tip is set for 7 p.m. Let's pack the Nest! Be well, be safe, and GO Cards!

Due to the inclement weather, there will be no school for all students on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Wind gusts of 50+ miles per hour will continue through tomorrow morning, creating unsafe conditions for our buses and our young drivers. Please be safe, stay warm, and Go Cards!

Because of a change in schedule with the boy's district basketball final game, the Family Learning Night scheduled for Wednesday, March 5 has been postponed. We encourage you to cheer on the Cards at the high school that night. A new date and time for the Family Learning NIght will be shared soon.

The Crete Public Schools Board of Education Working meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, is canceled. The next meeting of the Board is Monday, March 10, 2025, starting at 6 PM at the Cardinal Welcome Center.