Crocker R-II School District

📣 NOW HIRING — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR Crocker R-II School District is seeking a Director/Coordinator for our After School Program. 📌 This position is available immediately! We are looking for a dependable, organized individual who enjoys working with students and is interested in overseeing and coordinating our After School Program. The Director/Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, coordinating staff, communicating with families and the district, and helping provide a safe, positive, and engaging environment for our students. If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please contact Crocker R-II School District for more information and application details. Please share this post to help us find the right person for our students!

Crocker is hosting the 2026 Frisco League Softball Tournament this coming week! The brackets are attached. It's going to be a hot one! Please plan accordingly.

📢 Missouri State University Admission Updates

Forwarded from Missouri State University: A couple of important updates for students planning to apply to Missouri State for Fall 2027 and beyond! 🐻

💰 $40 Application Fee
Beginning with the Fall 2027 admission cycle, students will be required to pay a $40 application fee. Eligible students may qualify for a fee waiver, including students who meet certain financial-need requirements or have completed dual credit through Missouri State. Fee waiver options will be available directly within the application.

📅 Earlier Admission Decisions
Missouri State’s first round of admission decisions will be released no later than December 15. Students who have their FAFSA on file by December 1 will receive both their admission decision and financial aid offer before winter break!

Students with questions about the application fee waiver should contact their Missouri State Admission Counselor or the Missouri State admissions team for assistance.

🎓 Planning for college? Start early and stay ahead of those deadlines!

The Crocker PTO will have their first meeting of the school year on Monday, August 31st, at 5:30 PM. Come join our PTO!💙🦁

Enroll in PAT or refer a friend —> it’s FREE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nwfqVgE1UHnVYonDaGD-geo2h8tYWLc-LVueU2RtzoA/viewform?edit_requested=trntt

🌱 Growing Something New at LEAP! 🌱 A big thank you to B&N Excavating for donating the topsoil for our new LEAP Gardening Club! Our students will soon use this space to plant, learn, and watch their hard work grow. The bottom photo shows our vision for the area once the project is complete. We appreciate B&N Excavating for helping us bring this idea to life and supporting our Crocker students! 💙🦁🌻

📢 Reminder, Families! 📢 Early Out Fridays begin tomorrow! 🏫 Please make note of our updated Friday dismissal times: ⏰ Elementary: 1:20 PM
⏰ Middle School/High School: 1:25 PM Please plan accordingly for transportation and afternoon pickup. We look forward to a great Friday! 💙

📣 Nurse Pick-Up Procedures | PreK–12th Grade

Parents & guardians, if the nurse calls for your student to be picked up during the school day, please follow these steps:

🚙 Pull into the circle drive
➡️ Drive around to the last set of doors
🔔 Press the doorbell located outside the door
👩🏼‍⚕️ Nurse Krista will answer and bring your student out to you!

These procedures apply to all students, PreK through 12th grade, who are being picked up from the nurse’s office.

Thank you for helping make nurse pick-ups quick, easy, and safe! 💙🦁

Information on the Girls Softball game at South Callaway HS on Thursday: Our gate is $5 for adults, current Crocker students are free. We will have a livestream on Hudl for free for those not traveling.

Link to livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/mokane/organization/93/south-callaway-high-school/team/555052/girls-varsity-softball

🌟 TOMORROW STARTS OUR FIVE STAR YEAR! 🌟 Our Crocker R II staff is ready and excited to welcome students back tomorrow! We can’t wait to see our Lions fill the halls and begin another great school year together. 💙🦁

Update: First day of School Edition - Preschool through 1st grade students who are going to be walked into their classrooms on the first day of school, please note classrooms will not open until 7:30. If your child is walked in before 7:30, they will be directed to the high school gym. Thank you.

💧 STUDENT DRINK REMINDER 💧 After listening to feedback shared during student orientations, students may bring water from home in reusable bottles or tumblers. Any other school appropriate beverage must be unopened and factory sealed. ⚠️ As a reminder, energy drinks are not permitted at Crocker School District, even when unopened and factory sealed. Thank you for your feedback and for helping us keep students healthy, focused, and ready to learn! 💙🦁

📢 NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT REMINDER 📢 If you have submitted a NEW STUDENT for enrollment and have not yet completed the additional hard copy forms, please see the appropriate building secretary to complete the following: 🚌 Transportation Form ❤️ Health Information Form 🌎 Home Language Survey 💻 Technology/Photo Agreement Form To ensure your student’s enrollment is complete, please also make sure the following documents have been submitted: ✅ Immunization Records ✅ Custody/Guardianship Documents, if applicable ✅ Birth Certificate ✅ Proof of Residency ✅ Parent/Guardian Photo ID ⚠️ IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION NOTICE: If the Transportation Form has not been completed and submitted, your student will not have bus transportation available until the form is received and processed. Offices will be open from noon to 3:30 pm today. If you need assistance, please contact: Kayla Strutton: High School Office hsoffice@crockerschools.org Bonnie Emmert: Elementary Office elemoffice@crockerschools.org Carli Ishmael: Transportation Director cishmael@crockerschools.org (573) 736-5000 Thank you for helping us complete your student’s enrollment and ensuring we have all necessary information and documentation! We appreciate your cooperation.

🚨 We are conducting an emergency drill at school today between 3pm and 5pm. Emergency personnel will be on campus for this purpose. 🚨 ✨THIS IS ONLY A DRILL!! ✨

🚨 We are conducting an emergency drill at school today between 3pm and 5pm. Emergency personnel will be on campus for this purpose. 🚨 ✨THIS IS ONLY A DRILL!! ✨

Our first monthly food distribution will be Thursday, August 27th, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Crocker Elementary Library. Items such as eggs, meat, canned goods, and meal prep foods are available. All Crocker and PAT students are eligible for this service. Any questions, please call Matt Shroer at 573-736-5000 ext. 2312.

We are so excited to welcome all of our wonderful students back on Wednesday! To ensure a smooth and safe experience for everyone, please take a moment to review our morning drop-off and afternoon pickup routines. Thank you! #FiveStarYear 💙⭐️🦁

Our Crocker R II staff gathered after Open House tonight to celebrate the start of a new school year! 💙🦁 Thank you to all the parents and students who came out tonight. We loved seeing our halls full again and are excited to make this a Five Star Year! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #FiveStarYear #CrockerLions

Parent/Athlete meeting this evening at 5:00 before open house in the gym

There’s nothing quite like Introduction Day… everyone’s favorite part of coming back to school. 😉😂 We had a great first day back with our Crocker R II staff! 💙🦁 A big thank you to our school board members who took time out of their day to serve lunch to our staff. We appreciate them showing up for the people who show up for our students every day. ❤️ And a huge thank you to the Bank of Crocker for preparing lunch for the entire district! 🍽️ Your continued support of our schools and staff means so much to us. Good food, good people, and yes… even introductions. 😉 It was a great way to kick off the new school year! 💙🦁 #AFiveStarYear