It's a busy week Cougar Nation!!!

CR cross country ran at the Knob Noster Invitational today.
Clayton Gower ran 19:24.4 and placed 19th out of 191!!


Congratulations to our JH volleyball team on their 2nd place finish today at the Crest Ridge Tournament!
The girls fought hard all day and lost to a good Butler team in the Championship!

Yesterday, CR students went around collecting sponsorships for the 2027 yearbook (and maybe paused for a donut break, too)!
Big shout out to Drew Shanks at Shelter Insurance, Midwest Health & Wellness & Nolan at Rock N Sports for signing on to be Platinum level sponsors!!!! We appreciate your continued support of the Crest Ridge Yearbook class!
We're accepting sponsorships through the month of September! For more details, email us at yearbook@crestridge.org !
Big shout out to Drew Shanks at Shelter Insurance, Midwest Health & Wellness & Nolan at Rock N Sports for signing on to be Platinum level sponsors!!!! We appreciate your continued support of the Crest Ridge Yearbook class!
We're accepting sponsorships through the month of September! For more details, email us at yearbook@crestridge.org !




The Cougars fought hard tonight vs a tough Butler team but came up on the wrong end of a 45-21 game. Let's get ready for Lexington at home next week!




Cougar fans,
The livestream is down here in Butler along with the lights. Here is the prepcast link to follow the game.
https://team1sports.com/prepcasts/?B=4417671
Crest Ridge Football Fans,
Our home JV football game vs Lone Jack has been cancelled due to double booking. We will be playing 2 quarters at Holden. The game starts at 5:30 in Holden. Adrian will play the 1st half and we will play the 2nd half. bus time is 5:15.
Our home JV football game vs Lone Jack has been cancelled due to double booking. We will be playing 2 quarters at Holden. The game starts at 5:30 in Holden. Adrian will play the 1st half and we will play the 2nd half. bus time is 5:15.
Friday night lights are at Butler tonight!!! #rollcougs

The JH Lady Cougars A team fought hard tonight but came up short vs a good Sherwood squad. The B team won in 3 hard fought sets. Good luck this Saturday in the Cougar Invitational JH VB Tournament!





The Lady Cougars get back on the winning track tonight winning in 3 close sets vs Green Ridge! The JV came up short but fought hard. Great job ladies!







💚🖤 Crest Ridge Senior Spotlight 🖤💚
Carter Shanks
🎓 Favorite High School Memory:
Carter’s favorite high school memory is his sophomore Ag Construction class with Mr. Boydston.
🏆 Activities & Involvement:
Carter has been involved in NHS, FBLA, FCCLA, FCH, FFA, Track, and Trap Shooting.
⭐ Biggest Influence at Crest Ridge:
Mr. Laws has made the biggest impact on Carter because he has always been helpful and enjoys talking fantasy football with him.
💬 Advice to Younger Cougars:
“Listen to your mentors and turn your work in on time. It’s what everyone tells you, but if you don’t pay attention and procrastinate, you will regret it.”
🔧 Plans After Graduation:
Carter hopes to become very skilled in the plumbing industry and make good money.
🔮 Where He Sees Himself in 10 Years:
Carter sees himself making money, having a good family, and being happy.
✨ Fun Fact:
Carter hasn’t grown since his freshman year—but he’s hoping for a growth spurt soon! 😄
📖 A Saying That Inspires Him:
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
— Romans 12:12
Carter Shanks
🎓 Favorite High School Memory:
Carter’s favorite high school memory is his sophomore Ag Construction class with Mr. Boydston.
🏆 Activities & Involvement:
Carter has been involved in NHS, FBLA, FCCLA, FCH, FFA, Track, and Trap Shooting.
⭐ Biggest Influence at Crest Ridge:
Mr. Laws has made the biggest impact on Carter because he has always been helpful and enjoys talking fantasy football with him.
💬 Advice to Younger Cougars:
“Listen to your mentors and turn your work in on time. It’s what everyone tells you, but if you don’t pay attention and procrastinate, you will regret it.”
🔧 Plans After Graduation:
Carter hopes to become very skilled in the plumbing industry and make good money.
🔮 Where He Sees Himself in 10 Years:
Carter sees himself making money, having a good family, and being happy.
✨ Fun Fact:
Carter hasn’t grown since his freshman year—but he’s hoping for a growth spurt soon! 😄
📖 A Saying That Inspires Him:
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
— Romans 12:12

It's a full night of volleyball at CR!!!
5:00 JH vs Sherwood in the MS gym.
5:30 Varsity then JV vs Green Ridge in the HS gym.


💚🖤 Crest Ridge Senior Spotlight 🖤💚
Corbin Brockhaus
🎓 Favorite High School Memory:
Corbin’s favorite memory is his entire junior year, especially 6th-hour Ag Construction with Mr. Boydston.
🐄 Activities & Involvement:
Corbin has been involved in FFA for 4 years, basketball for 2 years, trap shooting for 1 year, the Missouri Junior Limousin Association, 4-H, and NHS.
⭐ Biggest Influence at Crest Ridge:
Ms. Collier has made the biggest impact on Corbin because she pushed him to be his fullest potential in livestock judging.
💬 Advice to Younger Cougars:
“Work hard but enjoy your time being young.”
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
Corbin plans to attend State Fair Community College and then transfer to UCM, where he plans to major in Animal Science.
🔮 Where He Sees Himself in 10 Years:
Corbin hopes to have a show-cattle operation, be making lots of money, be married, and be living on a farm. 🐄🌾
✨ Fun Fact:
Corbin enjoys fitting cattle, showing pigs, and helping the youngest generation with their livestock.
💭 A Saying That Inspires Him:
“Success is not just about reaching the top but about enjoying the climb.”
Corbin Brockhaus
🎓 Favorite High School Memory:
Corbin’s favorite memory is his entire junior year, especially 6th-hour Ag Construction with Mr. Boydston.
🐄 Activities & Involvement:
Corbin has been involved in FFA for 4 years, basketball for 2 years, trap shooting for 1 year, the Missouri Junior Limousin Association, 4-H, and NHS.
⭐ Biggest Influence at Crest Ridge:
Ms. Collier has made the biggest impact on Corbin because she pushed him to be his fullest potential in livestock judging.
💬 Advice to Younger Cougars:
“Work hard but enjoy your time being young.”
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
Corbin plans to attend State Fair Community College and then transfer to UCM, where he plans to major in Animal Science.
🔮 Where He Sees Himself in 10 Years:
Corbin hopes to have a show-cattle operation, be making lots of money, be married, and be living on a farm. 🐄🌾
✨ Fun Fact:
Corbin enjoys fitting cattle, showing pigs, and helping the youngest generation with their livestock.
💭 A Saying That Inspires Him:
“Success is not just about reaching the top but about enjoying the climb.”

CRE Newsletter

Dear Crest Ridge Families,
The After School Care Program is considering offering an adult education GED Program. We would like to measure the interest in this program to determine if this will benefit our community. Please take a few minutes to complete the attached GED program survey if you are interested!
Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTmQhxK5z9pEfILzC7egC8pa3SFBRdE8hKMql16rw8Py4oug/viewform?usp=dialog
The After School Care Program is considering offering an adult education GED Program. We would like to measure the interest in this program to determine if this will benefit our community. Please take a few minutes to complete the attached GED program survey if you are interested!
Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTmQhxK5z9pEfILzC7egC8pa3SFBRdE8hKMql16rw8Py4oug/viewform?usp=dialog
Cougar Fans,
Here is the schedule for the JH Volleyball Tournament on Saturday 9/12. Please come out and support the girls.
HS Gym MS Gym
8:00 Crest Ridge v Holden Lone Jack v Lexington
8:45 Butler v Sherwood Wellington v Archie
9:30 Crest Ridge vs Sherwood Lone Jack v Archie
10:15 Butler v Holden Lexington v Wellington
11:00 Holden vs Sherwood Lexington v Archie
11:45 Crest Ridge v Butler Lone Jack v Wellington
💧 Hey Cougars! Make sure you’re staying hydrated throughout the day! Drinking enough water helps you stay focused, energized, and feeling your best.

JH volleyball opens their season at Santa Fe tonight!

JH Cougars outscore Midway 76-62 in the season opener!





On Saturday, FBLA kicked off the school year with a Back to Business Bash! We're ready for a new year full of professional development, competitions and FUN!!!




