Fall sports are right around the corner. We are so excited to get started. The first day for high school fall sports will be Monday, August 7th (Cross Country, Baseball, and Volleyball). The first day for JH Basketball practices will be Monday August 14th.
In case you missed it, Crane Pirate Basketball order forms for Jr High and/or High School shirts are due by this Friday, August 4th at 4:00 pm! You can also get a Pirate tumbler. We are collecting orders now to lock in a special price that will help the teams' fundraising efforts. Orders can be turned in at the high school office between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm this week or you can place an order on the Crane Pirate Basketball facebook page. The shirts are $15 each and the tumbler is $20. Team shirts for players are $5.00 and can be turned in to Coach Howerton. Call the high school office at 417-723-5300, ext. 901 if you have any questions!
Pirate Updates...
Next Thursday, August 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Ernie Williamson (formerly Springfield Music) will be at the high school for intrument rental night. If you have a student going into 6th grade band or beginning band, please come by to look at their options!
Big News! Crane First Baptist Church is donating school supplies for all students in preschool through 6th grade! Parents will need to supply a very limited amount of items. See image for details.
We are community blessed! Go Pirates!
During summer school, Mrs. Back's 1st grade class set a goal to read 1,000 minutes during summer school. They read independently to build reading stamina, listened to Mrs. Back read aloud, and spent time listening to friends from Stone County Library read too! They hit their goal and got to celebrate Friday with gummy snacks and a prize from the treasure box! Way to Go, First Grade!
We encourage you to keep reading over the summer!
High School students who kept their chromebooks for online summer school classes need to turn in their chromebooks to the high school office by 4:00 tomorrow, Friday, June 22nd. We will be in the office until 4:00 today as well. Thank you!
Dear Crane R-III,
As most of you know, I am retiring and moving to KS. I want to take this time to thank you. Thank you for letting me be part of your children's life. Thank you for accepting me and welcoming me into your community. Thank you for making the last 8 years amazing.
I also want you to take time to realize what a topnotch school you have. We love your kids here at Crane R-III and that won't change with me leaving! You have a wonderful community that is so supportive of our school. Please don't change that! Your teachers and staff need your support.
Thank you and I will always remember Crane as a amazing time in my life!
Dr. Chris Johnson
We have said it before, and we will continue to say it because we know Crane R-III is blessed with a supportive community! In fact, thanks to an anonymous donor who recently moved to the community, every student's outstanding lunch balance from this past school year has been paid off! This generous donation is very much appreciated!
Please join us in welcoming our newest preschool teacher to Crane Elementary! As the saying goes...once a Pirate, always a Pirate!
Hi, my name is Sidnie Blevins. I grew up being a Crane Pirate and came back to work as a para. I’m now excited to start my teaching journey here next year! I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend Hayden, our pup Georgia and family! I also enjoy traveling, watching sporting events, and reading. I can’t wait to get started and meet my kiddos!
Class of 2023 seniors, if you want to pick up your diploma this summer, the last day the office will be opened (Tuesday through Friday) is Friday, June 23rd by 3:30.
Friday, June 16th is the last day to order your 2022-2023 yearbook. Use the following link to get yours ordered! https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/craneelementaryandhighschool
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Lindsey Smith to the Pirate family! She will be teaching 2nd grade!
My name is Mrs. Lindsey Smith, and I am so excited for the opportunity to teach second grade here at Crane Elementary. This will be my tenth year in education, but my third year as a classroom teacher. I graduated in 2003 from Galena High School. I married my wonderful husband, Jason, last June. I have three beautiful kids Madison (16), Cami (9), Reese (5), and two wonderful step kids Abby (11) and Xander (9). In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my family, swimming, and watching my kiddos play sports. I am looking forward to a wonderful and amazing year!
The morning clouds didn't dampen our students' field trip to the Crane Swimming Pool today. The kids had a blast and the lifeguards did an amazing job watching swimmers! We are thankful for the entire crew at the pool today! We are proud to say all the pool staff were or are Crane Pirate students! #Piratesworkhard!
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Leslie Henry as our new elementary counselor at Crane!
My name is Leslie Henry. I live in Monett with my husband, John. We have two kids, Haley and Connor and a son-in-law named Bryce. I received my Early Childhood Education degree from Missouri Southern State University, a Masters Degree in Education from Southwest Baptist University and a Masters in School Counseling from Evangel University. I was a classroom teacher for 11 years before serving as a School Counselor. This is my 28th year in education. I love working with children and helping them grow and learn.
In my free time, I love to spend time with my family, serving at church, working on puzzles, watching sporting events, and going to the theatre.
I am super excited to join the Pirate crew and look forward to a great year!
Please help us welcome Mrs. Paige Maples to the Pirate family! She will be teaching 2nd grade!
My name is Paige Maples and I am excited for this opportunity as one of the new 2nd grade teachers! This is my first year into my teaching journey and I could not be more happy that I’m back in a small town community. My husband Bradley and I have two kids, Emma (6) and Barrett (3). My hobbies include: being apart of our church, being at the lake and river, taking care of our cows, watching my children play sports, and being with family and friends. I can’t wait for an amazing year as a Crane Pirate! :)
Class of 2023 seniors may start coming by the high school office to pick up their diplomas and chromebooks on Tuesday, June 6th between the hours of 8:00 and 3:30. Before these items will be released, any outstanding charges must be paid. Good luck in your futures, graduates!