Due to the timing of the winter storm the girls' and boys' basketball games scheduled for this evening have been canceled. We are also canceling all afterschool activities and/or practices. At this time Boys & Girls Club will be open.

K-5 Cheer Camp forms went home with girls Tuesday, and are due early next week! We are SO excited for the opportunity to teach your girls some cheers, and have a ton of fun!
Something not included on the form is that checks should be made out to Crane Schools. In the memo line, you can write cheer! Thank you so much for your support of our growing program!

Our Crane Pirates took on Southwest tonight with wins for both JV and Varsity.
JV turbo clocked Southwest to win 61-22 and Varsity posted a score of 62-43. Way to go boys!

With winter upon us and the increased possibility of inclement weather, please make sure your student(s) know where their AMI packets are. If you have any questions, please contact your child's building level office.
Did you know your family may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free right here in Crane? See information on the attached flyer.
Parents/Guardians of 10th, 11th, and/or 12th grade students: In an effort to help any college-bound student reach their post-secondary goals, we will be offering the opportunity for 10th-12th grade Crane students to take the ACT at Crane High School during the school day. This will take place on March 11, 2025. The cost for the test is $54, a savings of $11 off the regular price. It is the policy of Crane R-III High School to reimburse the ACT test-taking fee to those students who, on their first attempt, score at or above the most recent Missouri State Average score on the ACT test. Crane High School will also, on subsequent attempts, reimburse the fee if a student improves upon their best score.
Some advantages of taking the ACT at school during the day:
1. You do not need to find transportation to an ACT location on a Saturday.
2. The location is guaranteed. They won't close the site due to low numbers like they can for National testing.
3. It is cheaper than a National test ($54 compared to $65 for the exact same test)
4. You can improve your score the more times you take the ACT. Most colleges accept super scores. Your superscore is the average of your best scores from each subject from multiple test attempts.
If you would like your student to participate in this testing opportunity, please complete the attached form (https://forms.gle/TGti6VdgxQ2rBec87) and pay your $54 fee to the high school office by January 28th. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Mullins at mullinsm@crane.k12.mo.us or call 417-723-5300 ext 718.

Hello Pirates!
We hope you’re staying safe and warm amidst the weather! Here are a few important updates about Yearbook ordering, Senior Ads, and Senior Slideshows:
--Yearbook Orders: Open until June 6th. Yearbooks cost $45, with cover personalization available for $6. Orders are online. Visit https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/craneelementaryandhighschool or check the image below for more details. For help ordering online, contact Wagner Portrait Group via their email form.
--Senior Ads: Order forms were sent home in the fall. If you need another copy, students can pick one up from Ms. Knight or the High School Office. The original deadline was January 10th, but we are accepting orders through January 31st. Please attach payment to your form. See the image below or https://shorturl.at/pkyh6 for details on Senior Ads. If you’d like to view last year’s Senior Ads, you can find them at the following link: https://shorturl.at/nZ9NY
--Graduation and Prom Slideshows: Ms. Knight needs photos (Baby, Middle, Senior for Graduation; any age for Prom) as soon as possible.
Questions? Please contact Ms. Knight at knighta@crane.k12.mo.us.

The girls basketball game with Morrisville this evening has been canceled. We are working on a make-up date and will let everyone know what is decided.
Our boys swept the Clever Bluejays tonight with JV winning 48-41 and Varsity winning 67-61. Way to go boys!


Final score

After 3 quarters.
Finish strong Pirates

Halftime

The championship of the consolation side of the bracket. Crane trails Mt. Vernon after the 1st quarter.

Way to go Pirates! That's a big win against the 8 seed, Willow Springs, 68-49. We will play again Monday at 5:30!

That's a win for our Lady Pirates and Coach Mullins' 350th win! See you in 2 hours at 4:00 at Hammons Student Center to watch our Pirates take on Willow Springs!


It was a big win for the Pirates. We play tomorrow at 4:00 against a good Willow Springs team. They play in Hammons Student Center.

After 3 quarters

Pirates lead the Owls at halftime at the Blue and Gold Tournament

The Lady Pirates bounced back today and got a big win down in Berryville, Arkansas. They play tomorrow for 5th place. The game time is 12:40 against Heber Springs. Good luck, ladies
The Crane Pirates take on Spokane this evening in the Blue and Gold Tournament at 6:30. Hammons Student Center.

