The Lady Pirates Varsity Basketball team gained a win tonight against the Sparta Lady Trojans. Congratulations ladies, for fighting until the end!
That's a winner in Mt. Vernon for our basketball boys!! Strong finish!!
After 3 quarters we have a tight one in Mt. Vernon. Come on boys... finish strong!
Join the Top Deck Gaming Club at Crane High School in the cafeteria for our annual family game night this Friday, December 12th.
We will be playing games from 5:00 to 8:30pm . See the attachments for more information.
The situation from this morning has been taken care of as the suspect has been taken into custody. Normal procedures have been reinstated at the school.
Crane R-III Parents and Guardians,
We want to make you aware of an active situation in the area involving a suspect who is considered armed and dangerous and is currently still at large. Out of an abundance of caution, all students will remain indoors for the time being.
Junior high and high school students who normally travel to agriculture, weights, or junior high PE classes outside will be directed to walk through the elementary hallways.
Our staff will continue with indoor routines and remain vigilant. As always, if anything concerning arises on campus, it will be reported and addressed immediately.
We will share updates as soon as additional information is provided by law enforcement.
Crane R-III is proud to spotlight our incredible educators who go above and beyond, making public education great! Join us in celebrating our Teacher Proud Tuesday honorees, Mrs. Emilea Buckhannan and Mr. Daniel Cline! We would also like to thank Glossip Heating and Air for sponsoring our Teacher Proud Tuesdays by providing goodie bags for our monthly honorees!
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#teacherproudTuesday #bradhudson #whaley4mo138th #GOCSD #smalltownsrock #communityblessed
Crane R-III is proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible support staff who may not always be on the front lines but are absolutely essential to our success! This month, we are excited to celebrate our Pirate Proud Tuesday honoree, Mrs. Wendy Reser. We would like to thank Crane School Community Organization (CSCO) for generously sponsoring Pirate Proud Tuesdays and providing a gift card to each month’s honoree.
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#PirateProudTuesday #CSCO #bradhudson #whaley4mo138th #GOCSD #smalltownsrock #communityblessed
Weekly Sports Events
That's a WIN for the Pirates against East Newton! 1st place in the Pierce City tournament!
We are up by 4 at the end of the 3rd quarter.
Our Lady Pirates fought hard against a good Pierce City team and fell a little short.
Our Pirates are up by 2 at halftime in the championship game against East Newton.
The Lady Pirates fell to the Cassville Lady Wildcats tonight. Final score was 30-54.
That's a BIG win for our Pirates against New Heights Christian Academy! 46-25. Way to go boys! They play in the championship game at 3:00 on Saturday in Pierce City!
The boys are up by 18 at the end of the 3rd quarter!
Our Pirates are up by 7 at halftime against New Heights in the Pierce City Tournament.
Congratulations to our November Students of the Month, Draya Reavis and Brayden Whitener. Both students had multiple teacher nominations! About Draya, her teachers shared: 1) Draya consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership and serves as a positive role model for peers. Draya leads not by seeking attention, but by setting a standard of excellence through her actions—offering help where needed, encouraging classmates, and approaching challenges with maturity and confidence. 2) Draya is consistently kind, respectful, and considerate. She treats everyone with fairness and empathy, helping to create a welcoming and supportive school environment. Her reflective nature allows her to learn from experiences, think deeply about her choices, and continuously grow both academically and personally. 3) What truly sets Draya apart is her intrinsic motivation. She takes initiative, completes tasks responsibly, and maintains outstanding effort and focus without needing reminders. Her reliability and strong work ethic makes her an invaluable presence in our school and worthy of recognition.
About Brayden, his teachers shared: 1) Bray is always willing to help when he can, and he is kind to teachers and classmates alike. He quite literally walked around one morning telling folks "The world is better because you're in it," and we all need to hear kind words like that more often. Even as we're all feeling drained and tired, he maintains a smile and a positive attitude. 2) I have observed several times where Brayden goes out of his way to reach out to others. He checks on their well being and offers an empathetic ear. He just recently reached out to me when I had an altercation with another teacher's class. Brayden sent me an email to ask if I was feeling better. That outreach gave me the opportunity to reflect on and process the event in a way I had not yet done. Brayden's kind of thoughtfulness is rare today, even more so in the follow through.
Thank you, Draya and Brayden! We are proud of you !
About Brayden, his teachers shared: 1) Bray is always willing to help when he can, and he is kind to teachers and classmates alike. He quite literally walked around one morning telling folks "The world is better because you're in it," and we all need to hear kind words like that more often. Even as we're all feeling drained and tired, he maintains a smile and a positive attitude. 2) I have observed several times where Brayden goes out of his way to reach out to others. He checks on their well being and offers an empathetic ear. He just recently reached out to me when I had an altercation with another teacher's class. Brayden sent me an email to ask if I was feeling better. That outreach gave me the opportunity to reflect on and process the event in a way I had not yet done. Brayden's kind of thoughtfulness is rare today, even more so in the follow through.
Thank you, Draya and Brayden! We are proud of you !
Crane's November Teacher of the Month is 2nd Grade teacher, Ms. Maddy Swearingen! She is described as exceptional, someone who supports every student, whether they’re in her classroom or simply passing down the hallway. She communicates openly with families, sharing both celebrations and concerns when needed, and she devotes her own time to researching strategies that help struggling learners thrive. As a teammate, she is unwaveringly dependable, always willing to step in, offer help, and do so without a single complaint, even when it adds to her workload. Congratulations to Crane alumna and current 2nd grade teacher, Ms. Swearingen!
This was supposed to go out last night. Our Lady Pirates also had a great start in our own tournament last night getting a first round win over a tough Exeter team. Our girls will play on Thursday night at 7:30
