Crocker R-II School District

🌧️ Summer School Trip Update for 4th–8th Grade Students 🌧️

Due to the weather forecast, today's trip to the Eldon Aquatic Center has been cancelled.

Good news—we have rescheduled the trip for tomorrow! 🏊‍♂️☀️

📅 New Trip Date: Tomorrow (June 9)
🕙 Departure Time: 10:00 AM

Please plan accordingly, and we look forward to a fun day at the pool tomorrow!

Thank you for your understanding.

📚🚌 June Field Trip Schedule – Mark Your Calendars! 🚌📚 We're excited for several upcoming field trips this June! Please review the grade levels, destinations, and departure times below.

🌊 June 1
4-8 → Eldon Aquatic Center & 2-Wonders of Wildlife
🕙 Leave Time: 10:00 AM for Eldon, Wonders of Wildlife departs at 8:00 AM

🌿 June 4
Kindergarten–3rd Grade → Runge Nature Center (Jeff City)
🕗 Leave Time: 8:00 AM

🌊 June 5
Kindergarten–3rd Grade → Eldon Aquatic Center
🕙 Leave Time: 10:00 AM

🌊 June 8
Grades 4–8 → Eldon Aquatic Center
🕙 Leave Time: 10:00 AM

⚾ June 10
Grades 4–8 → Springfield Cardinals Field Trip
🕣 Leave Time: 8:30 AM

🌊 June 12
Kindergarten–3rd Grade → Eldon Aquatic Center
🕙 Leave Time: 10:00 AM

🌊 June 15
Grades 2, 4 & 8 → Eldon Aquatic Center
🕙 Leave Time: 10:00 AM

🌊 June 19
Kindergarten and 3rd Grade → Eldon Aquatic Center
🕙 Leave Time: 10:00 AM

Weekend Summer Feeding Program We are excited to offer our Weekend Backpack Summer Feeding Program for students this summer. For students who are not enrolled in summer school, meals may be picked up through our drive-through option located in the High School gym parking lot. Pick-up will take place every Friday from 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM only, beginning May 29, 2026, through June 19, 2026. Please note: Only a parent/guardian or the student may pick up meals. Students will receive 2 breakfast meals and 2 lunch meals for the weekend. Students enrolled in summer school will receive their meals as they leave each Friday. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Knight, DNS, at sknight@crockerschools.org.

These guys competed hard, represented Crocker the right way, and left their mark on the field this season. Proud of this group and everything they accomplished. Great season, Lions! ⚾️💙🤍🦁

Proud of the hard work, leadership, and representation of Crocker all season long. Great job, Lady Lions! 🦁💙🤍

📣 Information from Drury University Regarding Summer 2026 Dual Credit Courses 📣

Summer Dual Credit students should begin receiving emails containing:
✅ Drury username
✅ Temporary password
✅ Multi-factor authentication instructions
✅ Canvas login directions

📅 Summer courses begin Monday, June 1. Students should be logged into Canvas and actively working by June 1.

⏰ Important Dates:
• Friday, May 29 — Goal for all enrollments and approvals to be completed
• Friday, June 5 at 5:00 PM — Last day to add or drop a course
• Friday, July 31 — Summer term ends
• Monday, August 10 — Final grades due

⚠️ Important Reminders:
• Summer courses are condensed into 7 fast-paced weeks.
• Students earn 0.5 high school credit for each dual credit course successfully completed.
• Students who drop a course after June 5 will receive an F on their high school transcript.
• No refunds or drops are allowed after June 5. Students would need to officially withdraw after that date.
• Students and families should continue monitoring email throughout the summer for important updates and communication.

Please make sure students are checking their email regularly and actively working in Canvas once courses begin.

District Baseball Update!!

SUMMER SCHOOL IS ALMOST HERE!

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR CROCKER R-II! 🦁 Our very own Krista Helms has been named the 🏆 Missouri Association of School Nurses Outstanding Service LPN of the Year! 🏆 This is a HUGE honor and a direct reflection of the care, compassion, and leadership she shows our students and staff every single day ❤️ We are proud. We are grateful. And we are lucky she’s ours. 👏 Help us congratulate Krista! 👏

✨🎉 Crocker Prom 2026 🎉✨

Get ready for a night to remember! 💃🕺
📅 Date: April 11, 2026

Make plans now to join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, and memories with friends. 🌟

For more details, be sure to see Mrs. McIntosh!

#CrockerProm #Prom2026 #MakeMemories

📢 ACT Testing Reminder 📢

This is a reminder that the ACT will be administered this coming Tuesday.

All junior students should make every effort to be at school on this day. Please ensure that each student brings an approved calculator for testing.

Thank you for your attention to this important assessment and for helping ensure students are prepared.

🎨 Celebrating Our Student Artists! Our 6th Hour students who also had the opportunity to showcase their incredible creativity at the Frisco Art League Show! Their hard work, talent, and unique artistic voices were proudly displayed alongside many talented artists in the community. We are so proud of the dedication these students showed in preparing their pieces and representing our program with excellence. Experiences like this help our students grow as artists and gain confidence in sharing their work with a wider audience. 👏 Congratulations to all of our participating students! Keep creating and inspiring.
#StudentArt #FriscoArtLeague #StudentArtists #ArtShow #CreativeStudents

🎨 5th Hour Sculpting at the Frisco Art League Show! Our talented 5th hour Sculpting students recently had the opportunity to display their incredible projects at the Frisco Art League Show! From imaginative designs to carefully crafted forms, these sculptures reflect the creativity, dedication, and artistic growth our students have developed throughout the class. We are so proud to see their hard work showcased in a professional art setting and shared with the community. Opportunities like this inspire our young artists to keep exploring, creating, and pushing their artistic boundaries.

👏 Great job to our 5th hour sculptors for representing our program so well!

#StudentArt #Sculpture #FriscoArtLeague #YoungArtists #ArtEducation

🎨 Congratulations to Our Art 1 Students! 🎨 A big congratulations to Alivia Lowe, Aubrey Worstell, Alli Foster, Porscha Hance, Lilian Schuh, and Charlotte Conklin for proudly participating in this year’s Frisco League Art Competition! These talented students shared their creativity, beauty, and imagination, bringing art to the front line for everyone to experience and enjoy. We are proud of your work and the positive impact you made through your artistic voices. Keep creating and inspiring! 🌟

🎨 Congratulations to Our 7th & 8th Grade Artists! 🎨 A big shoutout to Aaralyn Dawes, Joanie Burney, Hannah McDaniel, Brylee Wall, and Mattie Schroer for representing our school at the Frisco League Art Competition! 👏 By competing with other schools, these talented students are not only sharpening their artistic skills but also helping grow and strengthen the arts in our community. We are incredibly proud of their courage to step into the spotlight and share their creativity with others. Keep creating and inspiring! 🌟

🎨 Congratulations to Rosalyn and Meredith St. Martin! 🎨

A huge shoutout to Rosalyn and Meredith St. Martin for winning “Best in Show” at the annual Frisco League Art Show held in Richland on March 4–5! Their stunning piece, “Starry Night Retold,” is an acrylic painting on canvas that truly captured the judges’ attention. This talented sister duo showcased not only incredible artistic skill, but also the power of collaboration. Their artwork beautifully reflects their family bond and shared creative drive.

Way to go, ladies! 👏 Thank you for representing the very best of Crocker Middle School. We are so proud of you! #CrockerMiddle #StudentSuccess #YoungArtists #BestInShow

🎉📚 Celebrating Our Math Champions! 📚🎉 We are so proud of our Middle School and High School students who represented us at the Frisco League Math Competition and placed in their events! Their hard work and dedication truly add up! ➕✨

Algebra I
🥉 Easton Wilkes – 3rd Place
🏅 Benjamin Sharpensteen – 4th Place
🏅 Lillian Schuh – 6th Place
🏅 Mattie Schroer – 7th Place
🏅 Hunter Spellman – 9th Place

Algebra II
🥈 Abel Johnson – 2nd Place

Free for All
🏅 Joey Spellman – 5th Place
🏅 Jayden Bodkins – 8th Place

We are incredibly proud of each of these students for their commitment, perseverance, and academic excellence. Way to represent our school with integrity and brilliance! 🧠✨ #FriscoLeague #MathCompetition #StudentSuccess #AcademicExcellence

💪 Weights Class Update! 💪 We’re excited to share some incredible progress from our current weights cycle!

📈 Vertical Jump Highlights: Braden Devine is leading the year with a 35.5-inch vertical — a new record for our program! Janne Stein saw the largest improvement this cycle with a 4.7-inch increase. Our 4th-hour weights class all improved their verticals by at least 2.5 inches since the start of the cycle — amazing teamwork and dedication! 🏋️ Strength Gains: One student hit a 315-pound squat for multiple reps. Multiple students bench pressed over 180 pounds for multiple reps.

The progress our students are making is a true testament to their hard work and consistency. Keep pushing, everyone — the gains speak for themselves! 💥

#StrengthTraining #VerticalJump #AthleteProgress #HardWorkPaysOff #WeightsClass #RecordBreaker