Tomorrow, July 1, is our Registration Extravaganza! 🎉
We are here to help you with:
Updating your information (required annually)
CCLC applications
Bus applications
Free/reduced meal applications
📍 Where: Cardinal Welcome Center
⏰ When: 9 AM - Noon & 3 PM - 6 PM
Please stop by. We are here to help!
Grab and Go Meals - High School
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Scan to sign up
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
To our wonderful Crete Elementary families,
As we approach the finish line, we want to say a huge THANK YOU for entrusting us with your child’s education this year. It has truly been a fantastic year, and we are beyond proud of all the progress our students have made! 🌟
To celebrate all the hard work from our staff and students, the last day will be filled with fun and excitement. 🎈
Important Reminders for Friday, May 15th:
🏃♂️ Field Day: We will be outside celebrating! Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately (activewear and sneakers).
🍎 Lunch: Lunch will be served as usual.
⏰ Early Dismissal: School lets out at 1:15 p.m.
We hope you all have a safe and wonderful summer break. We can't wait to see those smiles again in the fall!
Preschool Families,
Can you believe it? The last day of preschool is already tomorrow, Thursday, May 14th! We want to thank you all for sending your child to our preschool this year. We have truly loved teaching each and every one of them and appreciate you entrusting us with their early education.
For Our Students Going to Kindergarten
Congratulations to our rising Kindergarten students! We are so proud of you and hope you have a great start to the new school year. Kindergarten begins on August 19, 2026.
For Our Returning Preschool Students
If your child is still in preschool, please make sure they are enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year to secure their spot. Letters will be sent home this summer notifying you about acceptance and placement in preschool.
The first day of preschool for the 2026-2027 school year will be Monday, August 24, 2026.
Thank you again for a wonderful year. We hope you all have a fantastic, safe summer!
🏟️ FIRST concert at Cardinal Stadium!
🍕 FREE admission, FREE pizza, FREE popcorn, and FREE face-painting.
🍧 Kona Ice will be available for purchase.
🚗 Park in stadium lot (enter from Iris Ave).
🪑 Bring a lawn chair.
🎸 Daniel Martinez is a Peruvian-born Flamenco guitarist, composer, educator, and performer.
🌎 Martinez has performed across South America, Canada, Mexico, and the United States, earning recognition for his mastery of classical guitar and Latin styles including Flamenco, Rumba, Bossa Nova, Jazz, Bolero, and Bachata.
🎓 He is a guitar professor at Nebraska Wesleyan University and Union Adventist University, owner of Daniel Martinez Music, and a touring and teaching artist. He has also served as a guest artist for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
🏆 Martinez has released four solo instrumental recordings and received the 2023 Lincoln Mayor's Choice Award, the 2023 Here's to the Heroes Award, and the 2025 Nebraska State Arts Outstanding Artist Award.
Dinosaur Dimensions brought dinosaurs to life for the students with a thrilling live performance, realistic animatronic creatures and interactive storytelling!
The unforgettable prehistoric adventure was packed with excitement, laughs and larger-than-life dinosaurs.
Crete Public Library has set a community goal of reading 3,000 books before July 31 as part of its summer reading program. They’re encouraging everyone to help reach the goal by registering and participating this summer.
The library will also host a variety of family friendly events open to the public throughout the entire summer. Stop by the library for more information.
Nurse Carmen advocates for our students and consistently supports their needs while providing compassionate care. On a daily basis, she goes above and beyond to connect families and community resources. She provides support to her colleagues and brings positivity and a smile to every interaction.
We are so proud of Nurse Carmen!
