October is National Principal's Month and we celebrate our Principals at Crest Ridge!


District Championship!!
6:00 Tonight @ Green Ridge
Wear green and be loud!!!

CR FFA settled into their hotel late last night. CR FFA joined 5 other schools on a charter bus to Indianapolis, Indiana for National FFA Convention. On the way the groups stopped at the St. Loius Arch for some sightseeing and lunch. They enjoyed dinner at Texas Roadhouse before getting a great night's rest before a full day at convention.





Lady Cougars are headed to the District Championship!!
They defeat Green Ridge in the semifinals 24-26, 25-21, 25-16, and 25-14.
CR faces Osceola in the District Championship, Thursday 6:00 at Green Ridge.
Congratulations Willa Moylan on 1,000 career digs!!!



Dear Crest Ridge Families,
CORRECT LINK ATTACHED!
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:c750eb44-bd57-4263-978a-7fef5ca44abc
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is developing its first pilot A–F grades for public schools, created under an executive order by Governor Mike Kehoe. Please read the attached letter regarding what this means for Crest Ridge. Have a great evening!
CORRECT LINK ATTACHED!
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:c750eb44-bd57-4263-978a-7fef5ca44abc
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is developing its first pilot A–F grades for public schools, created under an executive order by Governor Mike Kehoe. Please read the attached letter regarding what this means for Crest Ridge. Have a great evening!
Dear Crest Ridge Families,
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is developing its first pilot A–F grades for public schools, created under an executive order by Governor Mike Kehoe. Please read the attached letter regarding what this means for Crest Ridge. Have a great evening!
Today at CRE: Third grade students collaboratively created Array City.

💚🖤 Crest Ridge Senior Spotlight 🖤💚
Madison Walsh
📸 Favorite High School Memory:
Madison’s favorite memory was FFA camp last year, especially when the boys were bugging her and Ms. Collier!
🏆 Activities & Involvement:
Madison was involved in cheer, softball, track, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, FCA, 4-H, and competitive cheer.
⭐ Biggest Influence at Crest Ridge:
Mrs. Helmich has made the biggest impact on Madison by always being encouraging and giving her the best advice.
💬 Advice to Younger Cougars:
“Try as hard as you can, and even if people try to knock you down, just get back up and keep going.”
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
Madison plans to attend State Fair Community College and earn a degree in Early Childhood Education.
🏡 Where She Sees Herself in 10 Years:
Madison hopes to have a house out in the country, be in a happy relationship, and possibly be starting a family.
📣 Fun Fact:
Madison has been cheering since she was two years old!
💭 A Saying That Inspires Her:
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
Madison Walsh
📸 Favorite High School Memory:
Madison’s favorite memory was FFA camp last year, especially when the boys were bugging her and Ms. Collier!
🏆 Activities & Involvement:
Madison was involved in cheer, softball, track, FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, FCA, 4-H, and competitive cheer.
⭐ Biggest Influence at Crest Ridge:
Mrs. Helmich has made the biggest impact on Madison by always being encouraging and giving her the best advice.
💬 Advice to Younger Cougars:
“Try as hard as you can, and even if people try to knock you down, just get back up and keep going.”
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
Madison plans to attend State Fair Community College and earn a degree in Early Childhood Education.
🏡 Where She Sees Herself in 10 Years:
Madison hopes to have a house out in the country, be in a happy relationship, and possibly be starting a family.
📣 Fun Fact:
Madison has been cheering since she was two years old!
💭 A Saying That Inspires Her:
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
Today, all of our Crest Ridge Seniors (and Juniors) visited the UCM Career Fair this afternoon. They met with over 50 colleges from all over Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa. This allowed our students to explore post-secondary options while also visiting UCM's amazing campus. RootED shows our students all of the opportunities possible.






CRE Wednesday Newsletter

Crest Ridge Junior High Basketball Schedule

4th and 5th Graders have been challenged to read Mark Twain Nominees as part of their reading goals. For each nominee they earn some flair for their lanyards. 5th graders Deanna and Aurora were the first two to get to create their flair buttons. Congrats girls!

Varsity volleyball vs Green Ridge tonight in the District semifinals!!
@Green Ridge, $6 no passes.

Reminder mini cheer camp starts tomorrow at the elementary. Future Cougars Cheerleaders get ready!

💚🖤 Crest Ridge Senior Spotlight 🖤💚
Addison Counts
🥎 Favorite High School Memory:
Addison’s favorite high school memory was winning the I-70 Conference Tournament in softball during her junior year!
🏆 Activities & Involvement:
Addison is involved in softball, basketball, volleyball, band, FCA, NHS, Math Team, and FFA.
⭐ Biggest Influence at Crest Ridge:
Mr. Dye made the biggest impact on Addison by helping her through Trigonometry and encouraging her to push herself in STEM activities and grow as a person.
💬 Advice to Younger Cougars:
“Don’t compare yourself to others. Worry about doing your best, and it will pay off.”
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
Addison plans to play college softball before going to veterinary school.
🐾 Where She Sees Herself in 10 Years:
Addison hopes to be starting her career as a veterinarian and building a family.
🌟 Fun Fact:
Addison was selected for the Jennie Finch All-Star Team and got to travel to Pennsylvania for MLB All-Star Week!
💭 A Saying That Inspires Her:
“If you’re afraid of something, you’ve got to stand and face it.”
Samuel Parrish, Jumanji
Addison Counts
🥎 Favorite High School Memory:
Addison’s favorite high school memory was winning the I-70 Conference Tournament in softball during her junior year!
🏆 Activities & Involvement:
Addison is involved in softball, basketball, volleyball, band, FCA, NHS, Math Team, and FFA.
⭐ Biggest Influence at Crest Ridge:
Mr. Dye made the biggest impact on Addison by helping her through Trigonometry and encouraging her to push herself in STEM activities and grow as a person.
💬 Advice to Younger Cougars:
“Don’t compare yourself to others. Worry about doing your best, and it will pay off.”
🎓 Plans After Graduation:
Addison plans to play college softball before going to veterinary school.
🐾 Where She Sees Herself in 10 Years:
Addison hopes to be starting her career as a veterinarian and building a family.
🌟 Fun Fact:
Addison was selected for the Jennie Finch All-Star Team and got to travel to Pennsylvania for MLB All-Star Week!
💭 A Saying That Inspires Her:
“If you’re afraid of something, you’ve got to stand and face it.”
Samuel Parrish, Jumanji

School Picture Retakes are tomorrow 10/21. See attached link for order information. https://aptg.co/DTM4tC
FCCLA members attended the Fall Region 12 Meeting at UCM. Students listened to a guest speaker and participated in leadership breakout sessions.

The Marching Cougars took 2nd place for Class 2 bands at the UCM Homecoming Parade!





The Lady Cougars sweep the Windsor Lady Greyhounds tonight on Senior Night. JV wins 2-0 and the varsity wins 3-0. Thank you seniors for all your contributions to the VB program. Districts is up next!



Volleyball senior night!!!

