🌟 Crocker R-II NHS & NJHS Induction Ceremony 🌟
Crocker R-II School District is proud to announce the upcoming NHS and NJHS Induction Ceremony for our newest members!
All inductees have been given acceptance letters to bring home. 📄 The form must be returned by Monday.
📅 March 6th
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 High School Gymnasium
All inductees must attend the ceremony to be officially inducted into their chapter.
We look forward to celebrating the scholarship, leadership, service, and character of these outstanding students! 🦁👏
Congratulations to Lexi Ament, Destiny Medlen, and Joseph Spellman for earning Missouri High School Academic All-State honors in Cross Country! This recognition celebrates their dedication to succeeding both academically and athletically.
To qualify for Academic All-State through the Missouri State High School Activities Association, students were required to meet academic criteria, including:
✅ A 3.6 cumulative GPA at the end of the fall semester
We are so proud of Lexi, Destiny, and Joseph for representing our school with commitment, discipline, and excellence in the classroom and on the course. Way to go, Lions! 🦁👏
Crocker High School is proud to honor students whose academic excellence has placed them in the Top 10 of their class.
📬 Invitations have already been mailed home to qualifying students.
🎟️ Each honored student receives two complimentary guest tickets.
➕ Additional tickets are available for $20 each.
🗓️ RSVPs must be submitted by February 27th.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting the Youth Transportation Conference 🛣️
📅 July 6–10 | 📍 Open to Missouri students in grades 9–12
This FREE, 5-day academic conference gives students from across the state the chance to explore exciting careers at MoDOT through hands-on learning and real-world experiences, including:
🔧 Bridge building & design
🏗️ Construction & materials
🛡️ Public administration & safety
🚌 Field trips, office/site tours
🎤 Guest speakers from MoDOT divisions and related organizations
Students will gain valuable insight into careers in transportation and engineering while making meaningful connections with professionals who can help shape their future career path.
📝 Applications are now open through April 24!
✔️ Up to 40 students will be selected
✔️ Conference is FREE for all participants
✔️ Requires an application + one letter of recommendation
🔗 Learn more and apply here: modot.org/modot-youth-transportation-conference-ytc
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to build skills, explore careers, and connect with industry leaders! 🚦✨
🌟 Our Honored Students:
🖌 Autumn McGowan – 12th Grade
Acrylic on Canvas — "Peace Treety"
🎨 Joseph Spellman – 11th Grade
Color Pencil — "Supra at Sunset"
✏ Lilian Schuh – 9th Grade
Pencil — "Bullying Costs Lives"
🏺 Arihanna Conner – 6th Grade
Glazed Earthenware — "Pollution"
We are so proud of these talented students for representing Crocker and showcasing their creativity at the state level! ❤️👏
This Tuesday through Friday, let’s spread kindness and Lion pride!
😎✨ Tuesday – Brighten Someone’s Day
Wear bright, neon, or mismatched colors — and don’t forget your sunglasses!
🧢🧦 Wednesday – Kind from Head to Toe
Rock silly hats, fun headbands, and crazy socks!
🦁 Thursday – You Can’t Hide from Kindness
Camouflage day — kindness is everywhere!
🎸❤️ Friday – Kindness Rocks!
Wear your favorite band tee or dress like a rock star!
💛 Let’s make our school shine with kindness all week long!
#CrockerLions #KindnessSpiritWeek #LeadWithKindness 🦁✨
Ms. Fritchey’s 6th graders brought science to life with a hands-on activity exploring human population growth and resource consumption! Using beans and containers to model population changes over time, students were able to see how rapid growth impacts the use of Earth’s resources.
After building their models, students graphed their results and analyzed the data to better understand trends. They used their findings to explain cause and effect—connecting population growth to increased resource consumption and discussing what that means for our world today.
We love seeing our students think critically, work collaboratively, and apply real-world concepts to meaningful discussions about sustainability! 🌱📊👏
#FutureScientists #HandsOnLearning #6thGradeScience #STEM #CriticalThinking
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending something special to your student or a staff member!
We are selling:
• 🌸 Live flowers
• 🧱 Lego-style flowers
• 🍫 Candy
• 🥤 Soda
Gifts can be purchased for students or any staff member across the district.
Order forms have been provided to your students and payment can be sent back with your student or completed online by using the Venmo information provided on the flyers below. Orders can also be placed online by using the link or QR code on the flyers.
🎓 OTC Dual Credit Scholarships & Enrollment Updates 🎓
Scholarships
OTC offers FOUR scholarship opportunities for dual credit students:
✨ Two scholarships while students are in high school
✨ Two scholarships to attend OTC after high school
📌 Important:
Students enrolled in 26/SP courses should apply now for:
MDHE’s Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship:
👉 https://dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants-scholarships/dcde/students
OTC’s Marion Bissett Hoblit Scholarship:
👉 https://otc.academicworks.com/opportunities/937
⏰ Application Deadline: March 1
👉 See Mrs. Cotrel for additional details on OTC’s scholarship.
Key February Dates
📅 February
* No refunds / full bill due if seated courses are dropped after this
date (Feb. 9)
*Grade updates for online classes occur
📅 March 1
*Scholarship applications due
🔁 Looking ahead:
Year-round registration for summer, fall, and next spring opens again in March.
📌 Students will be required to pre-register for next year’s classes
by the end of this school year.
Inter-State Studio will be at our school on February 23, 2026 for Spring Pictures!
🔹 Elementary (ES): Photograph All + Class Group Photos
🔹 Junior High/High School (JH/HS): Optional Spring Pictures
🛒 Preorder Information:
To be included on the picture list, parents must place an online preorder by 9:00 AM on the morning of picture day.
👉 Visit inter-state.com/order and enter the appropriate code:
Elementary (ES): 0386EJ
Junior High/High School (JH/HS): 0386MN
📌 Didn’t preorder but still want a spring photo? No worries!
We will not turn anyone away. Students without a preorder will receive a second-chance proof so families can order at their convenience.
📅 Mark your calendars for 2/23/2026!
Students are diving into wooden stick sculptures and relief sculptures, transforming simple materials like wooden sticks, LEGOs, and cardboard into imaginative works of art. From planning and problem-solving to building and collaborating, creative minds are hard at work in an energetic, inspiring classroom. This project is a fantastic glimpse into our growing sculpture program—and the joy of making art! 🧠🛠️
#CrockerHighSchool #StudentArt #SculptureClass #HandsOnLearning #CreativeMinds #ArtEducation #MakingArt
📣 Reminder for Youth Tour Applicants
The Youth Tour essay is due February 6.
Submit your essay to Mr. Carlton or Mr. Cotrel for a chance to win a trip to Jefferson City, St. Louis, or Washington, D.C.
Don’t miss out!
🌸🎶 Crocker Elementary Spring Concert 🎶🌸
Join us for an evening of music and smiles as our Crocker Elementary students take the stage!
📅 March 26, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 High School Gymnasium
Our students have been working hard and are excited to share their talents with family and friends. We hope to see you there for a fun, festive night celebrating spring and music! 🌷
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Powell at cpowell@crockerschools.org
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We love SPIRIT DAYS, and what better way to have some fun during Super Bowl week—and get fired up for TWO HUGE HOME GAMES!
🦁 Thursday: Lady Lions host the Dixon Bulldogs
🦁 Friday: Lions host the Iberia Rangers
Let’s pack the gym both nights and show our support for our Lions and Lady Lions! 💙🏀🔥
You crushed it and won Battle of the Classes for 2nd Quarter 🏆👏
✨ Your reward:
😴 PJ Day TOMORROW – Friday, Jan. 30
🎬 Movie time
☕ Hot chocolate
You earned it! 🙌
👀 Want to win again next quarter?
✔️ Show up every day (good attendance)
✔️ Keep those grades up
✔️ Have good behavior
Keep up the awesome work, Crocker! 💙💛
Don't forget to come join us tomorrow evening!!!!
🎓💰 FAFSA Frenzy Night / Senior Parent Meeting 💰🎓
📅 January 29th
⏰ 6:00 PM
Parents and seniors—join us for FAFSA Frenzy Night as we walk through the FAFSA process and share important information for senior families.
👉 Please create your FAFSA account prior to the meeting to help things run smoothly and allow us to maximize our time together.
🔗 Create your account at: https://studentaid.gov
🎁 Bonus! All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a flat-screen TV, graciously donated by the Crocker PTO.
We look forward to supporting our seniors and their families as they take this important step toward the future!
Students are responsible for bringing their own calculator on ACT test day. We want to be sure you have plenty of time to review ACT’s calculator policy and make a purchase if needed.
👉 Please review the approved and prohibited calculators here:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-day/calculator-policy.html
Taking time now to check the policy can help avoid any test-day surprises. Be prepared and test with confidence! 📘
Due to the high number of Crocker students participating in WCC program interviews, Crocker will have a separate interview day.
🗓 Interview Date: February 5
The following WCC programs will be conducting interviews on this date:
• Auto Collision
• Auto Service
• Commercial Printing
• CIT
• Cosmetology
• Health Science
• HVAC
• Light Duty Diesel
• Video Production
• Welding
Students who selected one of these programs have been notified with additional details. If you have questions, please stop by and see Mrs. Cotrel.
WCC interviews have been rescheduled for February 3rd. Students who selected programs that require interviews have been notified of their interview requirement.
If students have any questions regarding interviews, please stop by and see Mrs. Cotrel. Mrs. Cotrel will also be meeting with interviewees to go over interview preparation prior to their interviews.
