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.
📅 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!
Crocker Alumni are invited to join us for Homecoming 2026 as we celebrate tradition, pride, and community.
📅 Friday, January 16th at 6:00 PM
✨ Recognized Alumni: Graduates from years ending in 6 will be honored during the evening.
➡️ Recognized alumni are asked to please sign in at the Alumni Table and try to check in by 5:30 PM.
🍪 Hospitality: NHS/NJHS will be hosting a refreshment room for alumni—stop in, grab a treat, and reconnect with classmates and friends!
We can’t wait to welcome you back and celebrate the legacy of Crocker Pride! 💙🦁
There will be only one game tonight — a boys game starting at 6:00 PM.
Come out and support our Crocker Lions! 🦁💙
Today, Mrs. Vanostran’s Algebra 1 students got into the holiday spirit by creating a Math Christmas Tree while reviewing key skills like solving equations and order of operations. What a fun and creative way to reinforce important concepts and keep students engaged! 🌟📐 #CrockerHighSchool
Looking for a meaningful way to give this season? We have open slots TODAY for our blood drive, and no appointment is needed!
📍 Location: Mobile unit behind the Crocker Ag Building
One small act of kindness can be a lifesaving gift for someone in need. ❤️✨
Thank you for making this season brighter for others!