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Returning Student Registration Family Appreciation Drawing

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Families who fully complete Returning Student Registration by May 29, 2026, will be automatically entered into our Returning Student Registration Family Appreciation Drawing.

Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Of SmartLabs at Monee & Crete Elementary

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:50:00 GMT

Students across the district will have expanded opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM learning following the March 19 grand opening of the SmartLabs at both Monee and Crete Elementary Schools.

CM 201-U Leads the Way in Kindergarten Readiness

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:28:00 GMT

For the past nine years, Crete-Monee School District 201-U has partnered with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to strengthen early learning through the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS), supporting kindergarten readiness across Illinois.

Engagement at the Women’s History Month Luncheon: The Power of HER Voice

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:22:00 GMT

The Village of University Park hosted its Women’s History Month Luncheon, The Power of HER Voice, on March 7, 2026, at the University Park Golf Club.

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.

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.