The tradition of our staff/board get together continues! Crane Pirates build relationships with their peers! We are getting ready for a great school year!
If your family qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you can sign your student up for the School Readiness Fair organized by Unite Table Rock Lake on August 12, 2022 at Reeds Spring High School from 8am-2pm . Free shoes, socks, hygiene items, underwear, hair cuts, immunizations, eye exams, dental, food, etc. will be available at this fair. You must register to attend. You can register at https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1Yky1rZ8pNkKmEhH8RwIN0b6rtXmF0Io-MwPAWcBwVCRCfA/viewform.
As you do your school shopping, here is a reminder of the Jr High and High School's dress code policy from the handbook.
Some Examples of unacceptable dress attire are:
Clothes with offensive lettering or pictures (including lettering that promotes drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or sex, etc.), halters with “spaghetti straps” or tops that leave midriffs bare or undergarments showing and similarly abbreviated clothes will not be permitted. Skirts, dresses or shorts must be of appropriate length (no more than to the end of their middle fingers when arms are fully extended to the student’s side while standing straight). Spandex shorts are not considered appropriate. Pants and shorts, which allow undergarments showing, will not be allowed. Hats or caps may be worn in the building unless merited as disruptive to learning, a behavioral problem, or display offensive lettering or pictures. Appropriate attire for PE classes and sports teams will be set by the instructors/coaches. Students violating the dress code will change to appropriate attire or be sent home.
CHS Volleyball tryouts and practices start next week! Tryouts are Monday, August 8th and Tuesday, August 9th from 3:30 pm to 6:00. Practices will be every day from 3:30 to 6:00.
Our 7-12 Counselor Mrs. Melody Mullins will be hosting our 7th grade orientation night on Tuesday, August 16th at 6:00 pm. 7th grade students and their parents are encouraged to attend! Dinner will be provided, and a lot of important information will be covered.
The first junior high boys and girls basketball practice will be Monday August 15th. Girls 9-11am, boys 1130-1 in the high school gym. This is for any boy or girl in grades 6-8. If you are interested you must have a physical in order to participate. If you have any questions please call the high school office.
Crane Elementary Updates
Important Information for Preschool and Kindergarten Families
The JH gym will remain closed until August 16th as it took longer to put the new roof on then expected. Don't forget you will need to exchange your old key for the new
one after August 2nd at the HS office. You must have this done by the last day of August or you will forfeit your deposit.
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Tracy McMullen. She will be transitioning to be our Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher.
Hello everyone, my name is Tracy McMullen. I've been a Para for five years, with the last two years being here at Crane, and I'm excited to be transitioning to ECSE teacher this year. I graduated from Crane in 1998 and married my high-school sweetheart, Dane in 1999. We have 2 wonderful daughters, Avery (12) and Kaylen (8). I enjoy attending church, spending time with my family, the outdoors, karate, board games, watching our girls play sports and traveling, especially to watch Avery, and soon Kaylen in competitive gymnastics. I love kids and my years as a Para have solidified my passion for teaching. I am truly blessed to be starting my teaching journey at Crane and can't wait for the school year to start.
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Chelsey Steele to the Pirate family! Mrs. Steele will be our Library Media Specialist Aide this year!
Hey everyone! My name is Chelsey Steele. I’ve been subbing at Crane the last 2 years and I’m so excited to be joining the team full time as the Librarian. I graduated from Crane in 2010 and married my high school sweetheart, Jon in 2012. We have 2 amazing kiddos, Emery (9) and Grayson (5).
I’ve been blessed to be a stay-at-home mom for the last 9 years but with both kids in school full time now, I am ready to start my career in education. I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors, attending church, watching my kids play sports, and traveling to the mountains.
Subbing has confirmed my love for all children and instilled a passion for teaching. I’ve been able to form some great relationships with many of the students at Crane and have loved getting to know them all. I’ve got some new and fun things planned for the library and I absolutely can not wait to see all my kiddos come August!
Once a Pirate, always a Pirate! Welcome back, Mrs. Steele!
Please join us in welcoming, Mrs. Jennie Custer to the Pirate family! She will be teaching 1st grade this year!
My name is Jennie Custer and I am so excited to be teaching 1st grade this year! My husband, Eric, and I have a farm just outside of Crane that keeps us busy. Otherwise you can typically find us at basketball tournaments with our daughter, Reese. I am truly blessed to be starting my teaching journey in Crane and can't wait for the school year to begin.
Welcome to Crane, Mrs. Custer!
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Elizabeth Bakken to the Crane Elementary family! She will be teaching 3rd grade!
Hello there! My name is Elizabeth Bakken. I’m excited and feel very blessed to be one of the 3rd grade teachers in Crane this next school year. I completed my Elementary Education Degree at the University of Central Missouri. I’ve always loved working with children and I’m eager to begin this next chapter as a teacher. This last year I got married to my sweet husband Garrett and we have an energetic Aussie/blue heeler pup named Maple! I love spending time in nature like hiking, camping & biking. I’m so excited to get to know my students and families this next year, while also learning alongside each other. I also look forward to meeting new faces in the school district and community!
Welcome to Crane, Mrs. Bakken!
Great News for Crane Elementary Families! We are thankful for the support provided to our families! Thank you, First Baptist Church of Crane!
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Please join us in welcoming back, Ms. Linda Jensen! She will be teaching 3rd grade this upcoming school year!
I’ve been with Crane Schools for a long time. I started in 6th grade. I became the elementary counselor where I stayed until I retired 2 years ago. I substitute taught and drove a bus through COVID. I am still coaching Track and Field and Cross Country.
In my spare time I love spending time with family. I have 1 daughter still at home and 2 dogs. Coco adjusted to retired life better than I did and hangs with Sadie all day. Grandkids are the best! I love all sports and watch as much as I can.
Crane school is home and I am excited to be back in the classroom.
We are excited to have you back, Ms. Jensen!
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Breanna Scott. She will be teaching 4th grade!
Hello! My name is Breanna Scott. I'm so excited to start my new journey as a Crane Pirate! This will be my 7th year teaching, but I have been at home the last two years running an in-home daycare. I have been married for 5 years. We have two beautiful children. Kendrick, 4, will be in preschool this year and Hensley is 2. We are also excited to announce that baby #3 is on the way! I spend most of my free time chasing those 2 crazy kids around. I can't wait to get back into the classroom and start doing what I do best again! I'm ready to get the school year started!
Welcome to the Pirate Family and congratulations on your wonderful news!
Please join us in welcoming one of our "new-to-Crane" teachers, Mrs. Pam Rowe, who will be one of our Special Education teachers.
I am honored to be chosen for the Special Ed. teaching position at Crane R-3. I am looking forward to learning as much from the students and staff as I hope they will learn from me. For the past 3 years, I have subbed for Crane in multiple classrooms. I am also one of the several bus drivers this past year. I graduated from SMSU (now MSU) with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Ed., and a minor in Special Ed. Afterwhich, I earned a Master's Degree in Reading. I then went on to complete a Specialist in Education Administration, with a Superintendent Certificate. I have had the privilege to teach in elementary and middle school. I have also served as a principal in elementary and middle school for the last 17 years while in education. I retired in 2019. I am the Missouri State Coordinator for Student Air Rifle and I help coach archery for Crane. In my spare time, I work at Silver Dollar City as the Safety Trainer on the ride Mystic River Falls. Between my husband and I, we have 5 children, now all adults. We have 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Seems impossible! I enjoy being with my family, camping, mowing, reading and making tumblers when I can.
Welcome to the Pirate Family, Mrs. Rowe!
Update on our track - Even though you can't see any work being done, there is work being done in the background. Bids will be accepted starting next week. If anyone local would like a chance to bid on work being done, let me know and I will pass your information on to the contractor. By the time bids are taken and accepted, we look for actual dirt work to begin in September. It's hard to be patient as we are so excited to get a track! Thank you again for your support!
Please join us in welcoming one of our new teachers, Mrs. Emilea Buckhannan, who will be teaching kindergarten.
My name is Emilea Buckhannan and I am going into my 3rd year of teaching! I am so excited to teach kindergarten at Crane this year. I absolutely love teaching little ones and building amazing relationships with my students and families. I am married to my husband, Levi, and we have 4 daughters. Their ages are: 14, 7, 6, and 5. My hobbies and interests include spending time with my family, going to church, being outdoors, owning an online boutique, watching and playing sports - especially basketball, and traveling. I’m looking forward to an amazing first year at Crane!
Graduated Seniors only are able to pick up Chromebooks by 4 pm today.