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…
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More than 1,300 students were honored with placement on the Lewis University Dean’s List for the 2023 Fall Semester. Congratulations…
USF Presented SCC Friendship Award
During its annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, March 7, the Spanish Community Center (SCC) in Joliet presented the University of…
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