This looks like the most glamorous parent-teacher conference that accidentally turned into a prom afterparty. Half of you came dressed for a red carpet, and the other half look like you were told “just be comfortable”… and took that personally.
The hallway lighting is doing nobody any favors either—it’s giving “fluorescent witness protection program.” And the guy in the cowboy hat looks like he wandered in from a completely different event but decided to stay because "Y’all looked fun!"
Also, the coordination is incredible in the sense that there is absolutely none—formal gowns, floral prints, geometric patterns, and then one person dressed like it’s spirit week. It’s like every dress code from the last 50 years showed up at once.
But honestly? You all look like a group that would be way more fun than whatever event this was supposed to be. The chaos is kind of the vibe.
We are well into April, but we just finished up our March Madness challenge in the Jr High and High School! We had a lot of fun! Teachers & staff competed against each other in various challenges from dice, archery, and tic tac toe to less commonly known games such as who has the fattest cat, yard stick/dice/flamingo "putt-putt", and penny rolling! We also have the champion of a Gilmore Girls quiz if you're wondering. We had a lot of fun, but in the end, there can only be one champion. Congratulations to Mike Morelock on your championship win over Ashley Cutbirth in corn hole. Enjoy your winnings and bragging rights!
I would like to take a moment to share an update regarding my transition from my role as Crane Elementary principal. Today, 4/16/26, will be my last day serving in this position. I have decided to use the remainder of my sick days accumulated since my return to the district in 2017. I will be moving back to a kind of classroom role, serving as the Pate library media specialist in the Aurora R-8 school district for the 2026-2027 school year.
I am grateful for my time at Crane R-III (17 years). I am incredibly thankful for the relationships I have built with students, staff, parents, and the community.
All elementary questions and concerns can be directed to the Elementary Office, where they will be routed to the appropriate person. Dr. Rogers will continue to provide support for our students and school community. Mr. Mullins will continue overseeing and addressing discipline matters. Mrs. Glossip will continue in her counseling role and be part of the collaborative efforts of the administrative team.
Thank you!
Mrs. Megan Blair
CSCO has extended the Tee Ball registration deadline to Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Please be sure to submit your completed forms and registration fee to the Elementary office by that date.
We had a handful of elementary students add their work to our Refrigerator Space this week. Willow, Adlie, and Curtis aced their addition and subtraction with measurement quiz. Sola got all of her answers correct on her measurement quiz. Jolene wrote an opinion/argumentative paper supporting the book she liked best. Great work students!!
