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.
Due to a High Wind Warning for Crete, Tue, 3/4/25, is an early dismissal day. Crete Elementary dismisses at 1:15 PM; Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools at 1:30 PM: No PM Preschool, afterschool activities, or CCLC. Check the website for more details.
Reminder: There is no school for all students on Monday, March 3. All students return on Tuesday, March 4. We hope you enjoy the day! Be well, and Go Cards!
What's a family learning night? It's a night for caregivers and children to have fun while learning together. From math learning games to strategies for managing emotions to and tools for having more productive conversations as a family, join us March 5 for a night of activities. Plus, all families receive a free gift to continue the learning once they go home.
📢 You're Invited! ESSA Annual Parent Meeting 🍕✨
Parents, we want to hear from YOU! Join us for the ESSA Annual Parent Meeting to learn about and provide input on federally funded school services that support your child’s education. Enjoy pizza and refreshments while we discuss updates and gather your feedback!
📅 Meeting Dates & Locations:
📍 Crete Middle School – Monday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 PM
📍 Crete Intermediate School – Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 PM
📍 Crete Elementary School – Thursday, Feb. 27 at 11:30 AM
If you have a child attending one of these schools, we encourage you to attend that building's meeting.
See the graphics for details. We look forward to seeing you there
Due to the Extreme Cold Weather Warning set to expire at 9 AM on Thursday, February 20, 2025, CPS will have a late start (10 AM) on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
All classes will begin at 10 a.m. There are no morning preschool classes, and all buses will run accordingly. During the warning (9 PM Wednesday to 9 AM Thursday), windchills are expected to reach -33 degrees. However, at 10 AM, windchills are expected to warm to -16 degrees.
Thank you for your understanding and support. For more information on how we determine late starts and school closures, please visit our website by clicking here.
As we continue to monitor the forecast, we have decided that tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, will be a regular school day. We will continue to monitor the weather for Thursday and make a decision after we have the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Crete Public Schools recognizes the right and responsibility of parents in the matter of school attendance. This leaves the discretion and judgment of parents to decide whether or not their student(s) attend school during inclement weather. Be well, and Go Cards!
No School or Activities - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Due to the Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service, there will be no school or activities on Tuesday, February 18th. Wind chills are expected to reach -29°F in the morning. Be safe.
Go Cards!
No School – Monday, February 17, 2025
Due to the timing of the snowstorm predicted for Monday, CPS will be closed on Monday, February 17. The forecast calls for 3-4 inches of snow beginning at 5 AM and ending between 10 AM and noon.
Stay safe, stay warm, and Go Cards!
No School or Activities – Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Due to the Winter Storm Warning, CPS will be closed on Wednesday, February 12. The forecast calls for 5-7" of snow and wind gusts up to 25 MPH. No school and no activities.
Stay safe, stay warm, and Go Cards!
Save the Date!
Family Learning Night
March 5, 2025
Protective factors are characteristics of a community that help promote healthy development for all community members. Having positive social connections to individuals, service providers, and service organizations is one protective factor. Join the Community Cafe parent leaders as they lead a conversation that will help community members know more about each other and the service providers and service organizations that exist in our community.
Hear from a Crete Public Schools parent about what he's been learning in his adult education class for parents.
https://youtu.be/bTNsu5934Y0?si=nuroAP15GPLgnNo9
Planning for Summer 2025 is underway. We are currently seeking camp instructors. If you are interested in being a camp instructor, please use the QR code to submit your interest.
2025-2026 School Calendar is available. The 2025-2026 school calendar can be found on our website, under District calendar (printable).
Welcome to 2025! As we look to the start of our second semester, I wanted to remind everyone how we handle school closures. To learn more about school closures and how you will be notified in the event of a school closure, head to our website: https://bit.ly/cpsschoolclosures
Winter Break: No School 12/23/24 - 01/03/25. Offices are closed 12/24, 12/25, and 1/1. Staff return 1/3 Students return 1/6. Wishing everyone a fun and safe break!
Join Kayla Spence and her team on Sunday, December 8 as they discuss the challenges of parent-child communication.
