Angel’s Helping Hands Now an Alternative
By Karen Haave The Crete Police Department and Crete-Monee School officials have joined forces with Angel’s Helping Hands to offer at-risk youth an alternative to school discipline or arrest. “Angel’s Helping Hands is a pilot diversion program tailored for at-risk youth,” CPD Chief Scott Pieritz explained. “We partnered with them through the Crete-Monee High School…
CM 201-U Holds First Strategic Planning Workgroup Meeting
Crete-Monee School District 201-U held its first Strategic Planning Workgroup meeting on Thursday, February 22, with approximately 50 members participating. During the session, participants discussed the importance of strategic planning, the process that will be used to create the strategic plan, and the district’s mission and vision. The group also reviewed feedback from focus groups…
C-M 201-U Launches Strategic Planning Process
Crete-Monee School District 201-U is embarking on a strategic planning process to outline a path to sustainability and growth for the district in the coming years. The process will be driven by the Community Strategic Planning Workgroup, who will meet approximately four-to-five times during the next several months. Members will focus on identifying areas of…
CM 201-U Unveils New South Wing Addition for Bridges Program
Crete-Monee School District 201-U recently unveiled its newly constructed south wing addition to house the Bridges program. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Tuesday, January 9, with CM 201-U administration, staff, the Board of Education, and local dignitaries participating in the event. Previously located at the Monee Education Center, 5154 Main Street in Monee, the Bridges…
Returning Home During COVID-19 Inspired Ambriz to Earn UW-Stout Degree, Football Honors
Graduating construction major used time with family to gain new perspective on college, shine as a UW-Stout Blue Devil, and focus on career. When Jesus Ambriz thinks back to late summer 2019, he sees a young man who was excited to begin college and play football at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, but one who also…
Charges Pending for Student Involved in Crete-Monee Lockdown
By Karen Haave A student has been identified and charges are pending in the hoax last week that had Crete-Monee High School students running for safety and dozens of area First Responders rushing to help. An early afternoon report of a firearm in a classroom proved to be unfounded, but before police could lift the…
State Report Cards Reveal Chronic Absenteeism a Concern
By Andrea Arens The state report cards were released this week and, while there were gains in academic achievement, it revealed the state still has a chronic absenteeism issue. Pre-pandemic absenteeism was at 17.5 percent. Currently, the rate is 28.7 percent, which is down slightly from last year’s 30 percent. Illinois state superintendent Tony Sanders…
New C-M 201-U Unit Features a New Story from the Underground Railroad
By Karen Haave A new curriculum developed for Crete-Monee Schools this fall features a young enslaved woman, her search for freedom, and her role in the local Underground Railroad. The weeklong unit is being taught in some classes in grades sixth through 12th. It was developed by Valerie Butron, Will County Regional Office of Education…
C-M Focus Group Seeking Business Skills Feedback
The C-M 201-U Community Business Leaders’ Focus Group is seeking feedback on what skills businesses are looking for in today’s successful employee. As a result, the C-M 201-U Community Mentors are looking for local businesses and organizations to participate in providing help and support to the district’s high school students for volunteering or employment opportunities.…
District 201-U Support Day August 12
Crete-Monee School District 201-U will hold its family Support Day, with a drive-thru school supply give-a-way on Saturday, August 12, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., or while supplies last, at the CM 201-U Early Learning Center, 1500 S. Sangamon Street in Crete. Beginning this year, all students, from PreK – 12th grade, will be required…
Monee Chamber Honors Connie Broady; Awards College Scholarships
The Monee Chamber of Commerce announced the recipient of the Ralph Fehland Volunteer Service Award at their June 7 meeting. Connie Broady was honored and surprised to receive the award for 2023. Congratulatins, Connie! The following students also were awarded $1,000 college scholarships with funds from Monee Chamber of Commerce fundraising events and an Amazon…
Young Ladies Inspired/Empowered Conference at C-MHS
Bringing together female students and successful women to inspire future careers. Crete-Monee School District 201-U’s Community Mentor Committee hosted the Young Ladies Inspired and Empowered Conference at Crete-Monee High School, on Saturday, April 15. This event was sponsored and solely funded by 1-800-TruckWreck, powered by Witherite Law Group. The conference welcomed girls and young women…
Crete Woman’s Club Scholarship Applications Available
With the support of the Crete Woman’s Club’s fundraising efforts, the organization is able to offer college and technical trade school scholarships to graduating students attending Crete-Monee High School again this year. College scholarship recipients will receive $2,000 each, with technical/trade scholarships awarded in the amount of $1,500 each. Summer camp scholarships, up to $350,…
District 201-U Introduces CM Warriors Alumni and Friends
Crete-Monee School District 201-U introduced a new initiative geared toward engaging alumni, local supporters, and community members. This brand-new digital community includes numerous opportunities for alumni and community engagement. Crete-Monee Warriors Alumni and Friends is a new community platform that grants access to alumni and community members to regular updates about district news and events…
Tragic Shooting of Two CM 201U Students
By Karen Haave The Crete-Monee school community is in mourning following the tragic shooting of two students in an apparent robbery in Chicago on January 22. Seventeen-year-old Jordan Nixon of University Park was shot in the chest and died. An 18-year-old who was with him was shot in the right elbow and taken to Advocate…
#10 – CM201-U JROTC Teacher Charged With Felony Aggravated Battery
A school discipline issue gone wrong ended up with a teacher being charged. A sad story that rounds out our top 10 for 2022. This case is still pending. By Karen Haave Crete-Monee High School JROTC Instructor Dallas Bibbs has been charged with felony aggravated battery following an incident in which he disciplined a student…
C-MHS Announces First Quarter Honor Rolls
Crete-Monee High School recently announced students named to its first quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honor Roll Seniors: Nyla Adams, Brandon Aguilar, Celeste Aguilar, Ximena Aguirre, David Alaniz, William Allen, Elias Angelus, Brianna Austin, Charity Avinger, Brittany Beard, Isabella Berry, Angelica Bluitt, Noah Bradle, Aidan Bradley, Madison Bradley, Gabriella Bray, Londyn…
