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!
Join us in welcoming Ms. Bunnie Warden! She will be teaching 5th/6th grade reading this upcoming school year!
Hello everyone! My name is Bunnie Warden and I will be teaching 5th/6th Reading. I am going into my 9th year of teaching, with this being my 5th year teaching elementary school. I have two children who attend Republic High School, my son is a Senior and my daughter is a Freshman. Some of my favorite hobbies are reading, spending time with family, and listening to music. I am super excited to be joining the Crane Pirate crew and am looking forward to an exciting year!
Welcome to the Pirate Family, Ms. Warden!
Summer school starts Tuesday! Elementary, junior high, and high school students will need to be dropped off at the High School entrance by 7:40 AM!
Crane School District has been better because of the staff sitting in these rocking chairs and one rolling chair (Don't fret, Tim got a rocking chair too.). Congratulations to all our retirees! Your contribution to our Pirate community will forever be remembered!
Crane Elementary students enjoyed field day on Monday with a mix of fun and competitive stations. Thanks to the private donor who made it possible for every student to receive SnoCones! Students competed in five events that earned some 1st Place, 2nd Place or 3rd Place. Congratulations to those students!
The Crane R-III Board of Education has 1 opening. This position will be until the election in April. If you are interested please apply at Central Office. Applicants must be at least 24 years old and all state income taxes, both person and real must be paid. Applications will be taken until June 14 at noon.
For two weeks, sixth graders in Ms. Anderson's math class worked on planning and creating 3D animals. During this process, they had to map out exactly what they wanted their animal to look like and figure out materials they needed. They then got to work building! Once the animal was put together, they had to measure out each part of the animal (body, head, legs, ect) to find each piece's length, width and height. After they had these measurements, they had to find the volume and the surface area of their animal! They were also working hard researching their animal to write a short report about it in Mrs. Brubaker's science class. The students enjoyed this hands-on, interdisciplinary learning assignment!
