Crete Public Schools

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!

Thank you for your support as we’ve navigated the weather. Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, we will return to normal operations, including transportation. We appreciate your patience as buses may run a bit slower than usual. Be well, be safe, and Go Cards!

Due to extreme temperatures and deteriorating road conditions, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, will be a 2-hour late start, and there will be no district-provided bus or van transportation before and after school. There will also be no morning preschool. Please know that each parent and guardian has the right to decide if the weather is safe for your student to attend. Again, a 2-hour late start on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, with no district-provided bus or van transportation before and after school and no morning preschool. As of now, after-school activities will proceed as normal. For more information on how we determine late starts and school closures due to weather, please visit our website.

Due to varying road conditions and cold morning temperatures, there is no school on Monday, January 15. A decision about activities will be made at a later time. Please be well and stay safe. Again, there is no school on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.

Just a little bit of drifting this morning. Stay safe!

Due to the impending weather, there is no school on Friday, January 12. A decision about activities will be made at a later time. Factors, including snowfall totals, drifting, winds, windchill, and our ability to clear snow from our parking lots and sidewalks, will be considered when determining if it is safe for afternoon/evening activities on Friday. This storm warning includes impactful snowfall and dangerous winds. Also, a windchill advisory is in effect. Again, no school tomorrow, Friday, January 12, 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! Debido al clima inminente, no habrá clases el viernes 12 de enero. La decisión sobre las actividades se tomará más adelante. Al determinar si es seguro realizar actividades el viernes por la tarde/noche, se considerarán factores, incluidos los totales de nevadas, las acumulaciones de nieve debido al viento, la fuerza del viento, la sensación térmica y nuestra capacidad para limpiar la nieve de nuestros estacionamientos y aceras. Esta advertencia de tormenta incluye nevadas impactantes y vientos peligrosos. Además, está vigente un aviso de sensación térmica extrema. Nuevamente, no habrá clases mañana, viernes 12 de enero de 2024. Para obtener más información sobre cómo determinamos los inicios tardíos y el cierre de escuelas debido al clima, visite nuestro sitio web. ¡Estén bien, manténganse a salvo y Go Cards!

In evaluating the upcoming weather forecast, Thursday, January 11, we will close all buildings at 5:15 pm. All students involved in CCLC or practices after school need to be picked up by 5:15 pm. Again, today, Thursday, January 11, we will close all buildings at 5:15. Please allow yourself plenty of time to pick up your student from CCLC and practices, as there are various road conditions throughout the district. Al evaluar el próximo pronóstico del tiempo, el jueves 11 de enero, cerraremos todos los edificios a las 5:15 p.m. Todos los estudiantes involucrados en CCLC o prácticas después de clases deben ser recogidos antes de las 5:15 pm. Nuevamente, hoy, jueves 11 de enero, cerraremos todos los edificios a las 5:15. Tómese suficiente tiempo para recoger a su estudiante de CCLC y de las prácticas, ya que existen diversas condiciones en las carreteras en todo el distrito.

In communicating and working with road superintendents, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, will be a two-hour late start. Buses will run accordingly. Breakfast will not be served. Again, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, will be a two-hour late start. Please allow yourself plenty of time to get to school, as there are various road conditions throughout the district.

Based on the Winter Storm Warning and predicted blizzard-like conditions, there is no school or activities tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9. NWS predicts snow to end after 6 AM and wind gusts of 45 miles per hour to begin. Again, no school or activities tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Be well, stay safe, and Go Cards!

The January Board of Education meeting scheduled for January 8 at the Cardinal Welcome Center has been rescheduled for January 15, beginning at 6 PM. Be well, stay safe, and Go Cards!

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Based on the National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Warning, there is no school or activities tomorrow, Monday, January 8, 2024. The National Weather Service predicts 8-12” of snow, which will begin falling after 8 AM on Monday. Wind gusts of 45 MPH in our area are predicted to begin Monday evening into Tuesday morning. Again, tomorrow, Monday, January 8, 2024, there will be no school or activities for all students. For more information on how we determine late starts and school closures due to weather, please visit our website. Be well, be safe, and Go Cards! Basado en la advertencia de tormenta invernal por el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, no habrá clases ni actividades mañana, lunes 8 de enero de 2024. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional predice entre 8 y 12 pulgadas de nieve, que comenzará a caer después de las 8am del lunes. Se pronostica que las ráfagas de viento de 45 millas por hora en nuestra área comenzarán desde el lunes por la noche hasta el martes por la mañana. Nuevamente, mañana lunes 8 de enero de 2024 no habrá clases ni actividades para todos los estudiantes. Para obtener más información sobre cómo determinamos los inicios tardíos y el cierre de escuelas debido al clima, visite nuestro sitio web. ¡Estén bien, manténgase a salvo y Go Cards!

Crete High Basketball takes on Scottsbluff today. Today's games are Hudl's must-see matchups this week! Check out both the girls and boys games starting at 12:15 CST. Catch all of the action at: https://www.hudl.com/must-see/nebraska @HudlNebraska

Reminder: All students return to school tomorrow, Thursday, January 4, 2024. We hope you had a wonderful winter break and are excited about the new year and new learning. See you tomorrow! Be well, and GO CARDS!

After two wins yesterday, both the boys and girls basketball teams will be playing in the championship games today. The girls' game is at 4:30, and the boys' game is at 6:15. All CPS students get in for free today!

The Doane University Holiday Tournament tips off today! Your Cardinals will be in action at 4:30 (girls varsity) and 6:15 (boys varsity) at the Haddix Arena on the Doane Campus. All games will be streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/@doaneathletics

It’s hard to believe the first semester has ended! There is no school for all students from Friday, December 22, to Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Students return to school on Thursday, January 4. Have a safe, fun, and restful break. Be safe, have fun, & GoCards!

I loved spending time in some of our Elementary Kindergarten classrooms this morning. Learning targets, visual phonics, math, awesome kids & excellent teachers! GoCards!

¡Las vacaciones de invierno ya casi están aquí! El último día estudiantil es el jueves 21 de diciembre de 2023. No habrá clases desde el viernes 22 de diciembre hasta el miércoles 3 de enero de 2024. Todos los estudiantes regresarán el jueves 4 de enero de 2024. Estén bien, diviértanse y ¡GO CARDS!