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Schools Honor Black History Month with Districtwide Events

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:49:00 GMT

Crete-Monee School District 201-U celebrated Black History Month throughout February with events and activities across all schools that honored history, culture, and community.

Faith Movers Church Helps Organize District Community Closet

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:27:00 GMT

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Pastor Ryan Thomas and the Faith In Action team from Faith Movers Church in Crete came out — in the middle of heavy snow and frigid temperatures — to help organize, fold, and store clothing and jackets in the district Community Closet.

School Improvement Day Hosts Dr. Anthony Muhammad

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:01:00 GMT

On Friday, February 13, Crete-Monee SD 201-U hosted a districtwide School Improvement Day for all staff. With approval from the state and the Regional Office of Education, the district dedicated the entire day to professional growth and collaboration focused on initiatives to improve student success.

5Essentials Survey 2025-26

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:28:00 GMT

Help us improve our schools by taking the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. The survey is open February 3 - March 13, 2026.

CM 201-U Celebrates Staff Wellness at Second Annual Institute Day Wellness Fair

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:20:00 GMT

On January 5, the Crete-Monee School District 201-U kicked off the new year by hosting its second annual Staff Institute Day Wellness Fair—an energizing event focused on prioritizing employee mental health and wellbeing while recharging staff for the second half of the school year.

Teah Moore (‘23) Returns to Balmoral Elementary School

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:42:00 GMT

On December 18, Teah Moore, a 2023 graduate of Crete-Monee High School, proudly returned to her roots at Balmoral Elementary School—this time as a role model and future orthodontist.

3rd Annual Safety Symposium Strengthens School Safety Collaboration

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:03:00 GMT

The Crete-Monee School District 201-U held its third annual Safety Symposium on December 3, 2025, at Crete-Monee High School.

Attendance Matters Campaign Launches to Promote Student Success

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:30:00 GMT

As the new school year begins, the Crete-Monee School District 201-U is placing a strong focus on the importance of student attendance with the launch of its Attendance Matters Campaign.