📢 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 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.
Click on the link to view the CIS February newsletter. https://cretepublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/crete-intermediate-school/newsletters/cis-february-newsletter
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!
Click on the link to view the CIS January newsletter. https://cretepublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/crete-intermediate-school/newsletters/cis-january-newsletter
Join Kayla Spence and her team on Sunday, December 8 as they discuss the challenges of parent-child communication.
Click on the link to view the CIS December newsletter. https://cretepublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/crete-intermediate-school/newsletters/cis-december-newsletter
Reminder: No school for all students on Monday, November 18. Monday is a professional learning day for all staff. We look forward to seeing all students on Tuesday, November 19.
Join us in honoring Bill Lorenz and his incredible 25 years of service! 🎉
This Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 4-6 PM, we’re hosting an open house at College Heights Country Club to celebrate Bill’s commitment to our students, staff, and community through his work on the CPS Board of Education.
After 25 years of dedicated service, Bill announced his resignation from the Board on Monday. Let’s come together to show our appreciation for all he has done. Hope to see you there!
It's pumpkin day in 3rd grade. They are measuring, counting, estimating, and making a mess!
Trick or Treat at Crete High School Commons until 7:00 PM !
