Archived News

05/02/2022

On Saturday, April 30, our Special Athletics team participated in the Special Olympics Illinois - Region E Spring Games at Thornwood High School.

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CM201-U Board Members with Ms. Proskurniak's 2nd Grade Class at Monee

CM 201-U Board Members Visit Monee 2nd Graders

04/13/2022

CM 201-U School Board members visit Monee 2nd graders and answer their questions about what it's like to be on the school board.

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Notice of Public Hearing: Closing of MEC Building

04/06/2022

Public Hearing: Closing of MEC Building will be held during Special Board Meetings scheduled in April

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Did you miss it? ELC Virtual Kindergarten Expectations Night 2022

ELC Virtual Kindergarten Expectation Night

03/24/2022

Did you miss it? Want a recap? Review the presentation and welcome videos!

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High Praise for CMHS NJROTC Program

03/21/2022

Naval Commander calls CMHS Cadets “best I’ve ever seen” at recent Area Management Inspection (AMI)

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Crete Culver's Provides Tasty Treats for Contest Winners!

03/21/2022

Crete Culver's Provides Tasty Treats for Crete Elementary Spring Door Decorating Contest winners!

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CSK Mentors Help Enrich Learning

03/08/2022

Dr. Coglianese serves as a CSK mentor and meets weekly with the scholars to help guide their research project process.

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CMHS Special Athletics Basketball Team is Headed to State!

03/07/2022

The Crete-Monee High School Special Athletics Basketball Team is going to State this weekend!

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Masks Optional on School Bus Effective: 2/28/22

02/26/2022

Effective Monday, February 28, 2022, masks will be optional for staff and students on all school buses.

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Masks Optional Effective: 2-22-22

02/18/2022

In response to last night's ruling by The Illinois Appellate Court for the 4th District, beginning Tuesday, February 22, 2022, Crete-Monee School District 201-U will implement a “mask optional” requirement at all school buildings and facilities.

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Special Olympics Illinois Region E Individual Skills Tournament

02/07/2022

Over the weekend, five of our junior athletes participated in the Special Olympics Illinois Region E Individual Skills Tournament.

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Important Message from CM 201-U

02/06/2022

On February 4th, 2022, a Sangamon County Circuit Court judge granted a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) for the specific students of approximately 700 parents from 146 school districts. It is important to note that District 201-U was not named as a defendant in this lawsuit.

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Tech Respect: Responsibility Starts with "U"

01/21/2022

Effective Monday, January 24, 2022, the Technology Department and the Office of Teaching and Learning will launch our new TECH RESPECT: RESPONSIBILITY STARTS WITH “U” Chromebook campaign. This district-wide effort is designed to promote and reinforce student responsibility.

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CM 201-U Parent University Series: "Well-Being Matters"

01/20/2022

Crete-Monee School District 201-U presents Parent University Series: "Well-Being Matters" a virtual series of events.

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Letter from the Superintendent

01/04/2022

Yesterday we welcomed our students back for the first day of classes in 2022! The holiday recess was a welcome break for our staff, students, and families and I hope it offered you time to relax and rejuvenate.

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Open Letter to the Community from CM 201-U Board of Education

Open Letter to the Community from the CM 201-U Board of Education

12/06/2021

You may have recently heard some misinformation circulating throughout the community that the intent of the Board of Education is to build a new school in Crete with the money being generated by the sale of bonds and debt certificates.

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CSK Named to Best List by U.S. News & World Report

11/23/2021

Coretta Scott King Magnet School has been named to the Best Elementary and Middle School List

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Thank You CM 201-U Board of Education

11/08/2021

Board Members Day is Monday, November 15, 2021. Please join us in saying "Thank You!" to our school board members this month.

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BPAC Celebrates the Day of the Dead

10/29/2021

The BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) held its first event to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

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2021-22 School Calendar Revised

10/20/2021

The 2021-22 School Calendar has been revised and was approved at the October Board Meeting.

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Mind Over Matter: CMHS Expands Social-Emotional Support Systems

10/06/2021

Mind Over Matter: CMHS Expands Social-Emotional Support Systems for Students After Post-Pandemic Return to School

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Crete-Monee High School remains on soft lockdown as safety precaution

09/09/2021

Crete-Monee High School remains on soft lockdown as safety precaution - Phone threat is deemed “not credible” by local law enforcement

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Lunch Buddies - CM 201-U's Free Bagged Lunch Supplements

Lunch Buddies Program

09/03/2021

Lunch Buddies is a new program offered by the CM 201-U Food Service department to help increase the nutritional value of student lunches.

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Governor J.B. Pritzker issues executive order regarding indoor masking for schools

08/05/2021

Please be advised that per Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Order yesterday (August 4, 2021), all Illinois students and school staff in K-12 and early childhood care centers will be required to wear masks indoors.

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CM 201-U’s New School Board Members Take Oath of Office

05/05/2021

Crete-Monee School District 201-U’s special board meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, was a mix of the old and new. Longest-serving board member and former vice president Mr. Maurice Brown administered the oath of office to newly elected member Dr. Todd C. Hall (District 3) and re-elected members Mr. Nelson Albrecht (District 7) and Mrs. Cheryl Roop (District 6).

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CM 201-U Facilities Referendum Fails

04/08/2021

Crete-Monee School District 201-U voters rejected the facilities referendum on the ballot at the Tuesday, April 6th Consolidated Election in Will County.

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Click & Done in ONE! Online Registration for Returning Families April 12-18, 2021

2021-22 Online Registration for Returning Families

04/06/2021

Click & Done in ONE! 2021-22 Online Registration for Returning Families is ONE WEEK ONLY! April 12-18, 2021.

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CMHS Student Government Board Election Panel

03/29/2021

The CMHS student government conducted an election panel with candidates for the board of education.

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March 9th Virtual Community Forum

03/12/2021

Asst. Superintendent of Business Ken Surma presented pertinent information and answered questions submitted by our communities at the Virtual Community Forum on Tuesday, March 9th, hosted by the CM 201-U Board of Education.

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Hybrid Transition Days for Specific Grades Only

03/01/2021

Hybrid Transition Days for Specific Grades Only on March 8th & March 11th.

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My Pantry Express (Online Food Pantry) now available in University Park!

02/12/2021

MyPantryExpress.org offers a variety of free grocery items such as fresh produce, dairy products, frozen meats, canned items, and more.

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CM 201-U Community Survey Report

12/17/2020

The following report and slideshow were presented to the school board at this month's board meeting, and provides a summary of responses to the survey

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Crete Elementary's Virtual Field Trip

10/19/2020

Crete Elementary Kindergarten went on a virtual field trip to Windmill Acres Pumpkin Patch in Beecher, Illinois.

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Interested in Board Service? School Board Elections are coming April 2021

09/22/2020

Interested in School Board Service? These Key Dates for School Board Candidates will help you stay on track with the election process.

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USDA Extends all Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) waivers

09/03/2020

Until further notice, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended all Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) waivers through as late as December 31, 2020.

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Superintendent Letter: Update on Plans to Reopen the District

07/24/2020

We are writing this letter to update you on the plans to reopen the District for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. The changes in our lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic are many and have personally impacted all of our lives.

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CM 201-U Future Forward Reopening with Equity

07/22/2020

Please take a moment to review the District's Opening With Equity Plan for the reopening of schools. Dr. Coglianese presented the plan to reopen schools remotely from August 31-October 19, 2020 at last night's board meeting.

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CM 201-U Teachers Successfully Complete Math Specialist Program at GSU

07/15/2020

The District salutes eight of our teachers who recently completed the Math Specialist Training at Governors State University.

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CM 201-U Return to School Survey Results

District Return to School Survey Results

07/15/2020

We asked our community of stakeholders to please provide their input regarding the reopening of schools this fall, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We received over 1,600 responses to our survey

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Letter from the Superintendent

06/30/2020

Dear CM 201-U Families and Staff, I hope this letter finds you safe and well during our summer break.

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CMHS Class of 2020 Senior Send-Off

05/29/2020

The CM 201-U Board of Education, Administration, and families wish our CMHS Class of 2020 all the best.

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Free Breakfast & Lunch Pick-Up Day Change

Free Breakfast & Lunch Pick-Up Days

05/20/2020

Our distribution days will change on June 1 - July 31. Food distribution will be twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 am - 10:30 am

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Virtual Relay for Life May 24, 2020

05/11/2020

Join us on Sunday, May 24, throughout the day on all the virtual channels as we bring Relay For Life to you!

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Mental Health Crisis Warning Signs & Resources

05/04/2020

A listing of resources, crisis warning signs, suicide warning signs, and how to protect your child's mental health during a pandemic.

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Teacher Appreciation Week!

05/04/2020

A letter of thanks to the CM 201-U Teaching Staff. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

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Pandemic EBT Application Available

05/01/2020

P-EBT is a new special benefit that can help families buy food for their school age children who would normally receive National School Lunch Program (NSLP) free or reduced-priced meals when schools are in session.

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Letter to the CMHS Senior Class

04/16/2020

While COVID-19 has resulted in the closure of schools throughout the state and around the country, no group of students has been more impacted by this crisis than you, our high school seniors.

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Letter to the CMMS 8th Grade Class

04/16/2020

While COVID-19 has resulted in the closure of schools throughout the state and around the country, we recognize the impact on students like you – our 8 th graders – who are forced to forgo exciting ceremonies that commemorate and celebrate your hard work.

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Messages from CM 201-U Administrators

03/16/2020

CM 201-U has created video messages to share information with you about how the District intends to assist our students and families during school closures

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Free Breakfast & Lunch

03/16/2020

CM 201-U Food Service Department is offering FREE Breakfast & Lunch to district families.

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Personalized Learner Profiles (PLP) Unveiled at Parent-Teacher Conferences

03/02/2020

The Personalized Learner Profile (PLP) is a new way for Crete-Monee School District 201U to view student success. The PLP moves beyond just grades and standardized test scores to multiple indicators that create a picture of the whole child.

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Make your voice count! Shape your future. Take the 2020 U.S. Census.

02/13/2020

Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau counts everyone living in the United States. In the U.S. Constitution, the 14th amendment states that every person should be counted, whether or not they are a citizen.

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Congratulations, Warrior Bowling Team!

02/07/2020

Congratulations to the Warrior Bowling Team for being back-to-back conference champions! Go Warriors!

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The Flu: A Guide for Parents

02/04/2020

The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us. To help us prevent widespread flu across the District, we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu or cold symptoms.

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Congrats to our Winning Warriors!

02/03/2020

This weekend, six of our athletes competed in the Special Olympics Illinois Region-E Skills Tournament. Within their heat, they competed in passing, dribbling, and shooting. They all did a wonderful job and walked away medal winners.

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Water Test Results for All Schools

12/19/2019

From September through October, the District hired independent water management company PDC Laboratories, Inc. to visit each of the district's nine schools to test and analyze the water quality.

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Immunization Clinic 12:00-3:00pm January 22, 2020

Immunization Clinic January 22, 2020

12/18/2019

Will County Health Department is holding an Immunization Clinic on Wednesday, January 22, at Crete-Monee High School by appointment only.

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CM 201-U 1st Annual ACCESS Achievement Awards

11/21/2019

On November 8, 2019, Crete-Monee 201-U held its first annual ACCESS (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State) Achievement Award Ceremony.

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Crete-Monee Middle School becomes first in south suburbs to receive IB World School designation

11/18/2019

Crete-Monee School District is proud to celebrate with the entire staff of Crete-Monee Middle School on their recent official authorization as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.

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School Board Members Day 2019

11/12/2019

TRANSFORM VISION INTO REALITY: School Board Members Day is Friday, November 15, 2019.

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CMMS Boys Basketball Consolation Championship

11/12/2019

Congratulations to the CMMS Boys Basketball team their Consolation Championship victory!

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CMHS Swim Team Wins Proviso Invitational

10/31/2019

Congratulations to the CMHS Swim Team for winning the Proviso Invitational.

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Ms. Bolster and Ms. Madej who both recently received the Lester Crown Distinguished Teacher Award

Two CMMS teachers receive Lester Crown MSI Distinguished Teacher Award

10/30/2019

Congratulations to CMMS teachers, Ms. Bolster and Ms. Madej who both recently received the Lester Crown Distinguished Teacher Award at the Museum of Science and Industry.

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NJROTC Annual Awards Night Ceremony October 28 at 7:00 PM

NJROTC Annual Awards Night Ceremony 2019

10/28/2019

If you are unable to attend the ceremony, you can still watch it LIVE as we stream the event in progress on YouTube.

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Dr. Kara with students on Mix It Up Day 2019

District Administration celebrates MiU at Lunch Day around the district

10/23/2019

CM 201-U Superintendent Dr. Kara and Asst. Superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark visited schools across the district in honor of Mix it Up Day!

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Mix it Up at Lunch Day 2019

10/16/2019

We invite you to join us in celebrating Mix it Up Day on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Are you ready to Mix it Up?!

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Congratulations CMHS Girls Tennis Team!

10/15/2019

Congratulations to the CMHS Girls Tennis Team on their third consecutive conference championship!

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Keith McLean, CM 201-U Director of Buildings and Grounds; Pastor Kevin DeVries, Monee Free Methodist Church; and Rev. Marcel Fears, Pastor of Overcomers’ Life Church share in an activity at last month’s first meeting of the Superintendent’s Finance and Facilities Advisory Committees.

Superintendent’s Finance and Facilities Advisory Committees come together to move district Future Forward

10/09/2019

Last month was the first meeting of the Superintendent’s Finance and Facilities Advisory Committees.

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$Ms. Manning's Math Class$

Ms. Manning's math class performs surgery

10/01/2019

Ms. Manning’s math class was geared up for surgery working with the Distributive Property of Multiplication! Students were “doctors” and they had to break apart multiplication problems using manipulatives (and some fun accessories)!

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District Safety Team meets to review goals for the year

09/27/2019

The District Safety Team is comprised of administration, staff, board, and local law enforcement. The group plays a significant role in the district’s approach to safety preparedness.

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Board President, Nelson Albrecht with new Board Member, Brenda K. Mitchell

University Park resident Brenda K. Mitchell is sworn in as new member of the CM Board of Education

09/24/2019

Please join District 201-U as we welcome our newly appointed board member Brenda K. Mitchell sworn in at the September 17, 2019 board meeting.

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Sub-district 3 Board Position Filled

09/13/2019

The CM 201-U Board of Education selected a candidate this week to fill the seat vacated by former board member Dr. Nakia Hall (Sub-district 3) who resigned at the August school board meeting.

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Crete-Monee Middle School Principal Kokona Chrisos shares a smile with her IB Team

CMMS Achieves IB World School Recognition

08/27/2019

Congratulations to the teachers, students, staff, and families at Crete-Monee Middle School on their recent recognition as an International Baccalaureate (IB) School.

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Board Vice President Cheryl Roop, President Nelson Albrecht, and Member William J. Sawallisch, Jr. walking in the UP Pararde

CM 201-U School Board Joins UP Back-to-School Celebration

08/23/2019

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, CM 201-U school board members celebrated the start of the new school year at the University Park Back-to-School Community Celebration.

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Staff is welcomed by Colorguard, NJROTC, and cheerleaders

CM 201-U Welcomes Staff Back for Opening Day!

08/20/2019

Crete-Monee teachers and staff received a parade-worthy greeting on Monday, August 19 as they arrived at Opening Day activities at Crete-Monee High School.

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Board Member Dr. Hall and Superintendent Dr. Coglianese

CM 201-U Bids Fond Farewell to Board Member Dr. Hall

08/15/2019

Supt. Coglianese joins CM 201-U in wishing Dr. Nakia Hall well at this week’s special board meeting after she resigned her position as school board member

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CM201-U Board of Education and various members of the Strategic Planning Committee

Future Forward 4-Year Strategic Plan Approved

08/14/2019

At a Special Board Meeting on August 13, 2019, the Crete-Monee School District 201-U Board of Education voted to approve the district’s strategic plan for the 2019-23 school years.

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CM 201-U School Board Builds Bridges to Move District Forward

07/25/2019

The CM 201-U Board of Education participated in an Equity and Cultural Sensitivity training on June 22, 2019.

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NJROTC Cadets Attend Basic Leadership Training

07/22/2019

Fifteen CMHS NJROTC cadets were handpicked based upon their performance to attend Basic Leadership Training at the Army National Guard Base in Marseille, Illinois.

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Support Day 2019

07/09/2019

Join us! Saturday, August 10 from 9:00-11:30am at the CM 201-U Admin Center for our Back to School Fair offering: backpacks, school supplies, and support services to our families and community.

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