New PK-6th grade parents, in order to ensure our students are released to people authorized by the parent/guardian, we will check IDs on anyone who is picking a student up from school which we don’t know yet! Please have your photo ID out ready to show in the carline. Anyone listed as a parent, guardian, or emergency contact are the only ones we will release students to unless prior arrangements have been made. Keep in mind, we have new staff so please don’t be offended if someone asks to see your ID. It is for the safety of your child! Once we get to know you, we won’t ask to see your ID anymore.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience in this manner!
Parents,
Bus routes have not changed this year, so times should be very similar to last year's times. If you have questions about your child's bus route or time of pick up, please call Les Essary at 417-723-5300 ext.909.
Crane R-III is in need of substitute teachers. You must have 60 hours or go through the DESE training and get your substitute certificate, plus pass a background check. If you sub for Crane 8 days we will reimburse you for these items! Go to our webpage and click employment to fill out an application.
A change has been made in our school calendar. The last day of school is now May 25 and school will be in session Monday, May 22.
Please see the attached image for updated meal prices at Crane R-III. Families who complete the free and reduced meal application by September 2, will be entered into a drawing for one of two $100 gas gift cards! Mrs. Whitney Hoffman will be in the Preschool Commons Area tonight at Open House if you have any questions regarding the free and reduced meals application process. (Anyone who completes the form will be entered into the drawing, whether they qualify or not.)
Open House is today from 4:30 to 7:00. We hope to see you there! Yearbooks will be distributed and following Open House, there is a meeting for student athletes in grades 6 through 12 and their parents in the high school gym.
Please come see your teachers today for Open House! We also need at least on parent/guardian to attend the Crane Athletics meeting immediately following Open House. The meeting will start at 7:00 in the high school gym. We look forward to seeing all of you.
With the increased enrollment over the last week, we got to add a section of third grade at Crane Elementary! We were lucky to find, Ms. Amanda Ginter. This means class placements changed for some 3rd grade students. Families of 3rd graders can check Dojo to see which class their child is in!
Please help us welcome her to the Pirate family!
Hello Crane families! My name is Amanda Ginter, and I am beyond excited to start my journey at Crane Elementary as a 3rd grade teacher. I have two amazing kids, Austin (12) and Marilyn (18). Daniel, my significant other, is very supportive and looking forward to my adventure at Crane as well. In our free time we love to go floating, camping, target shooting, raising cattle, and playing cards with family. We like to keep life simple, yet adventurous!
I am blessed beyond measure to be joining Crane and working with all of their amazing educators. It's going to be a great year to be a Pirate!
Welcome aboard, Ms. Ginter!
The pool party for 7th through 12th grade students is still on for tonight! It is from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Crane Pool and students must be in grades 7 through 12 to attend.
Tax Rate Hearing tonight at 6:30. Regularly scheduled board meeting right after.
On Friday, August 26, 2022, Cox Mobile Unit will be at Crane Schools to provide kindergarten, 8th grade, and 12th grade immunizations for those who have not done so yet.
Keep in mind, students who do not have the proper immunizations or exemption paperwork turned in cannot attend school until turned in. Families wishing to participate in this service can stop by Nurse Sydney’s office during Open House. Families can also call the Stone County Health Department to set up an appointment Monday through Friday.
We can't wait to see all of our new 7th graders and their parents tonight at orientation! 6:00 to 7:00!
The Springfield Cardinals are hosting a CRANE COMMUNITY NIGHT on Wednesay, September 7th. Tickets for anyone who lives in Crane (OR has a special connection to Crane) is encouraged to join us! You will need to pay for your tickets in advance by bringing your money to the Crane High School or Elementary office by Wednesday August 31st!! See the attached flyer for some very important details!!
We hope to have a enough volunteers to have greeters at the Jr. High/High School entrance, Elementary entrance, and both bus rider entrances!
Returning students, bring in your completed paperwork you received in the mail. If you are a new student, come to the office to receive enrollment information. We can't wait to see you!
CHS student council would like to start off our school year with a splash! We will be hosting a swim party at the Crane pool on Wednesday, August 17 from 6 to 8 PM. Stu Co will pay your way in for grades 7-12!
Tax Rate Notice 2022
Attention parents/guardians of our Crane Pirate Athletes. At least one parent/guardian needs to attend the Athletic Parent meeting on Thursday, August 18th after the conclusion of Open House. The parent meeting will be from 7:00 - 7:30.
Thank you
Crane R-III is seeking special education paraprofessionals to work with students at the elementary and high school levels. The applicant must have either an associate degree, 60 college credit hours of higher education, passed the paraprofessional assessment, or completed (or in the process of
completing ) the DESE-approved substitute training to be considered. They must be willing to work with students with academic and/or behavior delays as well as assist with self-care. The application can be found at https://crane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Questions about the position may be emailed to Mrs. Amber Cox, Director of Special Services at coxa@crane.k12.mo.us or by phone at (417) 723-5300. Position will be posted until filled. Crane R-III School operates on a four-day school calendar (Tuesday-Friday).
Good luck to all of our coaches and athletes as today is the first day of practices for all high school fall sports!