Crane R-III School District

Weekly Sports Schedule

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and special women who make a difference in the lives of our students each and every day! A special thank you to Crane Presbyterian and The Gathering Church for helping make it possible for our PK–3rd grade students to shop for the important women in their lives. It is always heartwarming to watch our students thoughtfully select the perfect gift and take such pride in showing their love and appreciation. We are grateful for the kindness and support of our community!

Crane Archery competed at the National Archery Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 7. Both the High School and Middle School teams qualified in 3D for the World/Championship Tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida, June 18–20, 2026. Team 3D scores: High School: 1509 Middle School: 1559 Archers who recorded personal bests in 3D: Derek Bass, Colton Rowe, Levi Colgan, Ian Reel, Jayson Alfrey, Layla Baudro, Draya Reavis. Archers who recorded personal bests in bullseye: Derek Bass, Payton Martin, Levi Colgan, Maddison McHaffie, Noble Whittington. Congratulations to all our archers on a successful tournament. We look forward to competing at the World/Championship Tournament in Daytona Beach.

Important upcoming dates

The boys baseball game this evening has been moved to Billings. The start time will be 5:30 - 5:40.

Here is the bracket for the softball district tournament that starts on Friday.

April Students of the Month 4th-6th

April Students of the Month 2nd-3rd

April Students of the Month PK-1st

Help us celebrate our amazing staff this week!

The softball game in Verona has been canceled today.

Weekly Sports Schedule

The May Newsletter for the Jr High & High School is linked here. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions for things to include in the newsletter!
Thank you,
~ Mrs. Mease
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Congratulations to our April Students of the Month, Emery Steele and Cammie Hayes! About Emery, her teachers shared: 1) Emery is well behaved in class and always tries her best. I appreciate her positive attitude and willingness to learn. She is kind and is well respected by her peers. 2) Emery not only respects others, she respects herself. She holds herself to a high standard and is a genuine young lady. About Cammie, her teachers shared: 1) Cammie always stays on top of her school while also helping those around her. She is always willing to lend a hand to others especially if she sees they are struggling. Cammie also has a good personality that shines throughout her friends. 2) Cammie is always willing to go the extra step without ever being asked! 3) I appreciate Cammie's work ethic and willingness to listen to constructive critiques in order to improve her work. She is well respected by her peers and a good person to be around.
Great job, girls! Thank you for being AWESOME!

Table Rock Career Center's awards assembly was this morning, and many of our students were recognized for various impressive achievements. We have so much to be proud of in the students we send to TRCC and how they represent our school and community; so much so, that we earned Sending School of the Year! We are thankful for the hard work and commitment of these students!

Yesterday, our preschool classes teamed up with our Parents as Teachers Parent Educator, Mrs. Kelsey Cox, for a fun-filled morning of nature exploration and bubbles! Moments like these help foster curiosity, connection, and joy in learning at an early age!

Tonight, we celebrated individuals who help make Crane R-III Schools — and our community as a whole — truly exceptional at the Southwest Center’s Celebration of Schools. Crane Youth Sports was recognized as our Friend of Education for their dedication to providing opportunities for our student-athletes to try new things while always maintaining a student-first approach. Mr. Nathan Hensley, our agriculture teacher, was nominated for the Making Learning Come Alive award for his innovative efforts in exposing students to the possibilities of modern agricultural technology. Through his leadership, Crane is one of only three schools in the nation to receive the CR7+ Precision Ag Guidance Display. Ms. Maddy Swearingen proudly represented Crane as our Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to all of tonight’s honorees, and thank you for the incredible impact you make on our students, schools, and community each day!

Crane R-III Schools is proud to announce our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Maddy Swearingen! Not only is Ms. Swearingen a proud Crane graduate, but she is also a phenomenal educator who pours her heart into her students each and every day. Her kindness, compassion, and deep love for children make a lasting impact in the lives of those she serves. We are incredibly blessed to have Ms. Swearingen as part of the Crane Pirate family. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

The home baseball game against Billings has been canceled. We are working on a makeup date.

The home softball game against Blue Eye has been moved to their turf field. The start time is still 5:00. There will not be a JV game this evening. Blue Eye doesn't allow pets at any of their venues. Please come down and support your Lady Pirates if you can.