Crest Ridge Schools

There are many projects to enhance and upgrade our existing spaces that we aspire to achieve with Proposition KIDS: a NO-TAX INCREASE bond issue. --Safety and Security Upgrades at our buildings --Expansion at our Elementary to support our Early Childhood programming --Athletics and Activities upgrades --Building repairs and enhancements, including a new roof for our Elementary A $5.2 million bond issue is on the ballot tomorrow, April 8, 2025 to provide a safer, more effective learning environment for all students, Pre-K- 12th grade. It is time to use our bonding capacity to support our students, staff, and families of Crest Ridge. Be sure to vote on Tuesday, April 8!! https://5il.co/3b83i

JH Track at Holden with Softball and Baseball at home!

On Friday, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) conducted their second annual 8th Grade Leadership Workshop! Participants engaged in collaborative team-building exercises designed to enhance problem-solving skills toward shared objectives. 2022 Crest Ridge graduate, Brendan Hursh, shared insights on how leadership development through FBLA and other school programs positively impacted his professional career and personal growth. Mr. Laws provided incoming students with guidance regarding high school expectations and highlighted benefits of the A+ program. Current FBLA President Nick Cunningham and future President, Madison Weeks, presented on the organization's value during and beyond high school years, while Mrs. Russell outlined Business Department curriculum options. The event successfully combined engaging activities with valuable leadership education, equipping students with essential skills as they transition to high school!

While pre-enrolling for her 2025-2026 courses, Laney took the opportunity to talk through career options and make informed decisions about how to finish her high school path strong. Laney is interested in becoming a realtor, and we were able to connect her with a local expert—Darcy from Homes By Darcy! Darcy shared first-hand insight into the day-to-day life of a realtor and gave Laney helpful tips on which high school courses would best support her goals. It’s never too early—or too late—to start these conversations!

Cougar Fans, Tonight's softball games vs Stover and tonight baseball games vs Holden have been cancelled. We will try to reschedule if possible. Have a great weekend and stay dry!

Congratulations Joie Terry and Timmy Frank on being named our March Students of the Month!!!

Baseball is home and softball is at Stover!

FFA Central District Career Development Events Meat Evaluation: Gold, Alternates to State 11th Place Addison Counts 19th place overall, Willa Moylan, Corbin Brockhaus, Savanna Bramwell Agriculture Mechanics: Silver, 10th Place Owen Wyatt, Gavin Wyatt, Kegan Walsh, Andrew Owens Farm Management: Silver, 10th Place Brody Lee 8th Place Overall, Carter Shanks, Brock Krewson Dairy Foods: Silver Madison Walsh, Cora Wilcox, Jalie Shaw Congratulations to these teams; they put a lot of hard work and time into these contests.

Congratulations CRE Cougar Achievers! Habit #6: Synergize, Together is Better

Cougar Fans, Senior night for baseball, softball and track will be on Monday, April 21st. We will recognize the students in between the Varsity and JV games. All female athletes will be recognized on the softball field and all male athletes will be recognized on the baseball field.

HS Track at Adrian today!

We are very proud of these juniors who were finalists in the West Central Electric essay contest. Crest Ridge represented 4 out of the 6 students who submitted essays and won from surrounding schools. Savanna Bramwell, Kegan Walsh, and Landen Nelson are going to the Rural Electric Youth Tour conference in Jefferson City. Ashlyn Kolb was in the top 3, and won an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to see the sights, and attend the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE.) The essay contest is a yearly event for all juniors, thanks to West Central Electric.

Check out the Native American housing created by our third grade students. What great creativity and representations. Way to show your Cougar Pride.

Softball and baseball are both AT Midway HS tonight!

Cougar Fan, Cass Midway's fields are okay to play on, so we will be playing both softball/baseball at Midway tonight with a 5pm start. Thank you to everyone for being flexible with the venue change. Bus times for the teams will be 3pm. Go Cougars!

Cougar Fans, All baseball and softball games for tonight are cancelled. We will try to reschedule the games for a later date. We will reschedule the opening day celebration for a later date also. When we know the dates we will post them. Thank you and be safe!

All 10th-grade students will take the Pre-ACT tomorrow, March 3, at 8:15 AM. This test helps students prepare for the ACT by providing valuable practice, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and giving insight into college and career readiness.

Senior Spotlight! Kayley Marten Future Plans: My future plans are to play volleyball at MCC and go into radiology to become a radiology technician. Favorite high school memory: My favorite memory is talking at the lunch table and sitting with my friends. Advice for an underclassman: Get your stuff done so you don’t have to worry about it later. Extra-Curricular Activities: NHS, FCCLA, STUCO, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, JROTC Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Hopefully happy, married with kids, and a great job. What accomplishment are you most proud of?: I am proud of myself for pushing myself in all my sports.

Thank you for everything you do for our students!!

ACT/SATs are here! With the link below, we have gathered, with the help of Onto College- an online ACT/SAT prep course - the common MYTHS around ACT/SAT testing. This is to provide further information about ACT/SAT testing, what your juniors/seniors can do to prepare, and what they should know before test day. For further information, please contact the RootED advisor at Crest Ridge: rboyd@crestridge.org Link: https://www.ontocollege.com/act-sat-myths/?utm_campaign=Sunday%20Emails%20Schools&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-89D_N7ctAXwnAhCUjsfCzVY9IhzsSlx8cG81oaJJwQfydvsGdGtrThxSzjW33N1A2zWkU6MdZCJSfyVuVLGNhHVl9SeA&_hsmi=353684280&utm_content=353684280&utm_source=hs_email