They gave it their all, finished strong, and amazed us every step of the way. Their courage to step outside their comfort zones and face a challenge head-on is nothing short of inspiring.
What. A. Group. 👏🏼💙
#CrockersXC #ProudCoachMoment #DoHardThings #HeartAndHustle
📚 Parent-Teacher Conference Reminder 🍎
We invite all parents and guardians to join us for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conference!
🗓 Date: Thursday, October 23rd
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Crocker High School
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and work together to support their success.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#ParentTeacherConference #FamilyEngagement #StudentSuccess
Don’t miss the Laquey Health Science Fair on November 13th! 🩺🔬
Come explore exciting careers in emergency management, radiology, nursing, pharmacy, and many more!
This is a great opportunity to learn from professionals and discover new paths for your future.
Make sure to see Mrs. Cotrel for a permission slip! ✅
Join us on November 6th from 12:31–1:01 PM in the High School Library to learn everything you need to know about the A+ Scholarship Program with Ozarks Technical Community College!
✅ How to get started with the A+ Scholarship
✅ Requirements before and after high school
✅ What’s needed after graduation to stay eligible
Bring your lunch, your questions, and get ready to plan your future! 🌟
📋 Please see Mrs. Cotrel if you have any questions.
#APlusScholarship #LunchAndLearn #CollegeReady #OzarksTech #CrockerHS #FutureGoals
With some students out on a trip, the class had a surprise “guest” musician! One of the students recently bought a guitar and, since the class has been learning the ukulele, he asked if he could bring it in to share what he’s been practicing. 🎸🎵
We love seeing students so excited to share their talents and enthusiasm for music! 💫
#StudentMusician #MusicClassMagic #CreativityInAction #CrockerMiddleSchool
Mr. Forthman’s 7th Grade Agriculture students have been hard at work researching a variety of animals and exploring what it takes to care for them responsibly. As part of their project, students have been challenged to design and build an animal containment facility tailored to meet the unique needs of their chosen animal.
We can’t wait to see their creativity, problem-solving skills, and agricultural knowledge come to life! 🌾🐮🐔
Two important scholarship opportunities are coming up!
🎓 VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
🔧 The Builders Foundation Scholarship
🗓️ Both are due by October 31st!
For more information, please stop by the High School Office and see Mrs. Carlton.
Don’t miss out on these great opportunities!
#CrockerHighSchool #SeniorScholarships #ClassOf2025
While the 8th graders are away at WCC, our 7th grade band students in Mrs. Gray’s class are taking the opportunity to shine in small group practice sessions! 🌟
They’re working hard, collaborating, and building their musical skills one note at a time. 🎵💪
#BandLife #FutureMusicians #MiddleSchoolMusic #TeamworkInTune #CrockerMiddleSchool
We were excited to welcome Mrs. Taylor Metzler from Grand Canyon University for our first Lunch and Learn! 💜
Mrs. Metzler shared valuable information about the amazing programs and opportunities offered at both GCU’s main campus in Phoenix, Arizona, and the local Fort Leonard Wood campus.
In addition to the great information, students also received some awesome GCU swag! 🎁🙌
🌟 Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university dedicated to helping students change their lives through education. GCU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs — available on campus and online!
To learn more, visit 👉 www.gcu.edu
#LunchAndLearn #FutureLopes #GrandCanyonUniversity #CollegeReady #EducationOpportunities #GCU
We’re excited to announce two awesome opportunities to help you jump-start your college journey — and earn some 💰 along the way!
✨ $500 Early Completion Award ✨
Available to first-time freshmen for their first year at Mission U!
To qualify, make sure you have the following submitted by February 1, 2026:
✅ Application + character reference
✅ Unofficial transcripts sent to admissions@mission.edu
✅ FAFSA sent to Mission U (search for Mission or use code 013208)
✅ All financial documents signed
💡 Don’t wait — get ahead of the game and secure your $500 Early Completion Award!
🏫 $250 Campus Visit Award 🏫
Complete a guided campus tour by June 1, 2026, and earn $250!
Come experience Mission U in person and see what makes our campus special.
👉 Start your application today: https://mission.edu/apply-online/
🎓 Thinking about becoming a Bear? 🐾
Don’t miss these important Missouri State University admission deadlines!
📅 Priority Application Date: December 1, 2025
✅ Apply for admission and submit your FAFSA by this date for maximum consideration for Missouri State scholarships and state/federal programs.
🎁 Students admitted with a completed FAFSA by Dec. 1 will receive their scholarship and financial aid offers before winter break!
📅 Final Application Date: February 1, 2026
✅ Apply and submit your FAFSA by Feb. 1 to be reviewed for scholarships and all aid programs.
💰 Financial packages will be sent out by March 1, 2026.
📌 Applications received after Feb. 1 will still be reviewed as funds and space allow.
💻 Ready to apply? Visit missouristate.edu/admissions
to start your journey today!
If you need assistance with applying, stop in and see Mrs. Cotrel.
🏀 Let’s Go, Lions!🏀
Our Crocker Junior High Boys A & B Teams are headed to Licking for the Frisco League Basketball Tournament! 🚌🔥
📍 Location: Licking, MO
📅 Dates: October 13–17
Not listed on the bracket is the first A Game-starting at 6:30 on Monday & B game-starting at 7:45 on Tuesday. Both will be held at the FEMA Building in Licking
We’re proud of our boys and excited to watch them compete against the Frisco league. Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support our teams all week long!
#CrockerLions #FriscoLeague #JHBasketball #RoadToLicking #LionPride #ABTournament
Crocker is proud to welcome the Frisco League Junior High Girls Basketball Tournament to our home court!
📍 Location: Crocker, MO
📅 Dates: October 13–17
We’re excited to see these talented young athletes compete, and we can’t wait to cheer them on! Come out and support your teams — let’s make this an unforgettable week of basketball! 🏆
#FriscoLeague #GirlsBasketball #CrockerPride #JHTourney #SupportYouthSports
🎀 Red Ribbon Week 2025 🎀
📅 October 27th – October 31st
Join us as we celebrate making positive choices and living drug-free!
Each day will have a fun dress-up theme — so show your school spirit and take part!
🏆 The class with the most participation will win a Popcorn Party during RTI!
Let’s see which class shows the most pride and commitment to staying drug-free! ❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFree #CrockerPride #SchoolSpirit
Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s baseball game has been cancelled.
But don’t worry — the action continues tomorrow with games scheduled at:
🕘 9:00 AM
🕚 11:00 AM
🕐 1:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM
🕔 5:00 PM
🕖 7:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you at the field tomorrow!
#BaseballUpdate #ScheduleChange #GameDay
6th Grade is reading Esperanza Rising, exploring perseverance and personal growth through the lens of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl.
7th Grade is reading Restart, reflecting on the pressures of fitting in and finding the courage to stand up for others.
8th Grade is reading Freak the Mighty, discovering themes of confidence, courage, and the greatness within each of us.
Over the next few weeks, students will be wrapping up these units with creative writing projects, crafting their own narratives inspired by the characters and themes they’ve explored.
Our students have loved these stories and are producing incredible writing already — we can’t wait to see their final narratives come to life! 💡📝
#CrockerMiddleSchool #ReadingRocks #StudentWriters #LiteraryLearning #CourageAndGrowth
Go Lions! 🦁 #LiteracyATWorks #LionsLearn #TeacherGrowth #TeachingWithIntent #FocusedOnLearning
Yesterday's PD was a success! 🙌 Our middle and high school teachers joined Literacy at Works through our CLSD grant and came back with tons of new ideas and resources to use in their classrooms. We’re learning and growing together — one literacy tool at a time! 📘💡
Go Lions! 🦁 #LiteracyATWorks #LionsLearn #TeacherGrowth #TeachingWithIntent #FocusedOnLearning