Crete-Monee School District 201-U

CMHS staff and students would like to give a huge shoutout to Principal Lamont Holifield today for National School Principals Day! 🎉 His vision, leadership, and dedication to shaping future success have made a lasting impact on our entire school community!

Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who shape our schools and inspire success every day—our principals! 🎉 Happy National School Principals Day to the dedicated individuals who lead with vision, support our staff, and create positive, welcoming environments for students!

Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and we celebrate our incredible food service professionals who work behind the scenes—and on the front lines—every day to ensure our students are fed, safe, and ready to learn.🍎 We are grateful for our lunch heroes! Thank you! 💛💙🥪🥛

🎓 Happy National College Decision Day! 💙💛 Today, we celebrate our students as they take the next big step in their journey—committing to their future! Let's congratulate the Class of 2026 on their decisions and bright futures ahead! 🎉

New to 'U'? Welcome! New Student Registration is open now through May 29! Get started at cm201u.org/registration

Happy National Therapy Animal Day to CMMS' very own Snickers. Even after almost 3 full years at the middle school, Snickers still continues to bring so much joy and comfort to students and staff each and every day! 🐾💙💛

CSK celebrated the district-wide Unplug Day with their monthly PBIS celebration, as they do on half days—recognizing students with awards and enjoying fun games together! 🎉🏆

CMMS had an amazing Unplug Day! 🔌✨ From Show Choir performances 🎶 to art, Shakespeare fun 📚🎭, old-school library checkouts, and outdoor games 🌿—students unplugged and connected in the best ways! 💙

Balmoral Elementary had a great time participating in the district-wide Unplug Day yesterday! From reading with flashlights to learning how to count money, solving math equations, and more, students stayed engaged and had fun. It was nice to unplug!

On Tuesday, our ELC students received a sweet surprise! 🍩 Dr. Ghantel Perkins, Asst. Superintendent of Teaching & Learning stopped by with Dunkin’ Munchkins to celebrate their WIN in the ParentSquare Battle of the Schools! Thank you to our parents for downloading the app!

🐾💙 Happy National Therapy Animal Day! 💙🐾 Today we’re celebrating the incredible impact therapy animals make in our schools — and we are especially grateful for our very own four-legged team members: Russell, Biscuit, and Snickers! 🐶✨

Crete Elementary proudly participated in our district’s Unplug Day! 📵 Students and staff took a break from screens to focus on meaningful, hands-on experiences that allowed students to collaborate, create, and connect with one another.

Today, our district is observing Unplug Day 📵🔌, encouraging students and staff to take a break from technology and enjoy screen-free learning experiences, and also serves as a preparedness practice if technology systems are temporarily unavailable. Stay tuned for pictures! 📸

On April 18, the PTO at Coretta Scott King Magnet School hosted “The Royal Tea Experience” for Eagle boys and the special ladies in their lives. From coordinated outfits to the crowning of the king, it was a memorable event for all! 👑💙💛 Watch the recap video! 📽️

Today we celebrate National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 💛💙🚌 Thank you to our dedicated bus drivers and our valued partner, First Student, for safely transporting our students each day. We appreciate all that you do to keep our schools moving!

CSK Eagle families, join us for a free pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9:00-11:00 AM at the University Park Golf Club. All you have to do is RSVP and show up Sunday morning for a delicious pancake breakfast sponsored in partnership with the Village of University Park!

📣 Tonight - Tuesday, April 28th from 5-8 PM Join us at Culver's to support Monee Elementary School! 🍦🍔 🍟 10% of all sales will be donated—bring your family, enjoy a meal, and give back to our school community. We hope to see you there! #mightymoneemustangs

📅 REMINDER: K-12 Early Dismissal on Wednesday, April 29th! See times below 👇 K-5 - 12:15pm CMMS - 11:30am CMHS/Bridges - 10:50am ELC: AM & All-Day attends/PM No school

📅 Mark your calendars! Incoming Kindergarten Screenings for the 2026–2027 school year will take place on: 🗓 May 13 & May 14 ⏰ 4:00 – 6:30 PM 📍 Early Learning Center (ELC) 1500 Sangamon St., Crete, IL No appointment needed—just choose one day to attend!

Future engineers in action at Balmoral! 🚀 4th graders teamed up in the STEM Lab to explore structures, forces & balance—hands-on learning at its best! 🔬⚖️ #BalmoralElementary #STEM #FutureEngineers