How do you kids interested in classic texts? Make it relevant! Check out the ELA students recent exploits: Romeo & Juliet readers theatre (with costumes) and valentine's cards, as well as the annual Mardi Gras celebration (Connected to Poe's A Cask of Amontillado).
about 3 hours ago, James Frank
🌟 Senior Spotlight🌟 Slade Brandes
Slade’s favorite high school memory is the FBLA State trip.
During his time at Crest Ridge, Slade was involved in track, FBLA, FFA, and baseball. He says Mr. Werges made the biggest impact on him throughout high school.
Slade’s advice for younger Cougars is simple: Try your hardest.
After graduation, he plans to attend UCM and become an aviator.
In 10 years, Slade sees himself owning a big house and flying planes. Slade says a fun fact about him is that he has like 20 siblings.
His favorite quote is: “Let’s not.” – Mr. Werges
about 4 hours ago, Whitney Peer
🌟 Senior Spotlight🌟 Raelea McDonald
Raelea’s favorite high school memory was having an exchange student and spending time together while learning new things from her.
During her time at Crest Ridge, Raelea was involved in track, basketball, softball, FFA, and FBLA.
She says Mrs. Sandy made the biggest impact on her because she always kept her on the right track.
Her advice for younger Cougars is: Come to school and make sure to have your work done.
After graduation, Raelea plans to attend a training program to continue a career in auto body and also get into an EMT program.
In 10 years, she sees herself having a house built, owning some property, and working a good job.
A fun fact about Raelea is that she loves Legos.
Her favorite quote is: “Sometimes you gotta close a door to open a window.” – Tyler, the Creator
about 6 hours ago, Whitney Peer
The Crest Ridge basketball programs would like to thank the businesses and families that supported them throughout the season, but especially during the playoffs in bringing the new student section "The Cage" to life. Thank you for all the memories and love you have given us!
about 9 hours ago, Adam Odle
Good morning! Believe it or not, the end of the school year is rapidly approaching! Have you ordered your (secondary*) yearbook yet?! If not, click here: https://bit.ly/4clZok9
If you order a yearbook by April 30th, your students will receive special signature inserts for their yearbooks and get to attend a yearbook signing party on May 13th!
>>>Senior parents: There are 2 important deadlines coming up. If you are interested in purchasing a senior ad and/ or have photos you'd like included for the senior slideshow, please review the details here: https://bit.ly/3OVuvcv
*These are for grades 6-12 only. PTO generously provides free yearbooks for elementary students! **CR Staff: Make your order directly through Emily Russell for a staff discount!
about 12 hours ago, Emily Russell
The Cougars fall to a tough Lincoln team 47-40 tonight in Sectionals. What a great season for a special group of young men. Thank you to all the fans, parents, cheer, and students for their support this season! A special thank you to the coaching staff for their hard work and guidance! #rollcougs
about 23 hours ago, Adam Odle
CRE: For all students who sell 3 boxes of candy or take the donation option, our field trip will be to BUMP City, lunch and the park on May 19th!
1 day ago, Linda Heishman
Science! The 7th graders came over to the HS lab on Friday to look at some items under the microscopes, and Mr. Kenney made sure to take the extra liquid nitrogen and use it to field test a trash can launch! More to follow at STEAM night, but plenty of science fun happening each day!
1 day ago, James Frank
CRE Parents and Guardians - The ELEMENTARY YEARBOOK is provided to all elementary students at no cost. Please disregard the email message about purchasing a yearbook unless you are wanting to purchase a HS/MS yearbook.
1 day ago, Linda Heishman
The chicks have hatched!
1 day ago, Linda Heishman
Cougar Fans,
Come to the school at 3:45 today to send the Cougar Boys basketball team off to Smith Cotton HS for their Sectional Game vs Lincoln.
1 day ago, Adam Odle
Attention CRE: Due to many students out sick for several days, we will be extending the candy bar sales until after spring break. We have about 60 boxes available to take and sell this week and next . All money will be due Tuesday 3/17. Thank you for your efforts. BTW - there are still 3 golden tickets out there. Be sure and check your boxes.
1 day ago, Linda Heishman
CR Boys vs Lincoln in the Sweet 16 tonight!!! #rollcougs
1 day ago, Katie Woolsey
A great run by the Lady Cougars comes to an end in sectionals. Congrats to all the lady and thank you for your hard work this season. A special thank you to our seniors, Savannah Bramwell, Lylah Smith, Colie Weigand, and Laney Wilhite. Great season ladies!
2 days ago, Adam Odle
The girls B-ball team is headed to Smith Cotton HS for their sectional game vs Archie at 6pm tonight. Thanks for the send off parents, students, JOCO Sheriff's Dept. and cheer!
2 days ago, Adam Odle
Crest Ridge Students, Sign up to ride the Pep Bus and get free admission to the Boys Sectional Game at Smith Cotton tomorrow night. (first 50 sign ups get free entry and snack bags) Lincoln is bringing a huge student section, let's do the same! #rollcougs Sign-up sheet will be in the office and during each lunch shift. The pep bus will leave at 4:45 on Tuesday. Theme: Black Out
2 days ago, Adam Odle
Congratulations to these amazing Crest Ridge FFA members! Joie, Brooklynn, and Elane earned the highest degree that the National FFA Organization awards its members. We will watch the recipients receive their awards at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this fall.
2 days ago, Jane Haun
CONGRATULATIONS! This is the highest degree the state FFA association can bestow upon its members.
2 days ago, Jane Haun
Sweet 16 basketball tonight at Smith-Cotton HS!!! 6:00 CR girls vs Archie! Tickets must be purchased online!!!
