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Dedication Celebration Honoring Sue Giannantonio and the “Coach G” Softball Field

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:21:00 GMT

On May 8, Crete-Monee School District 201-U honored longtime coach, educator, and alumna Sue “Coach G” Giannantonio during a dedication ceremony for the new Crete-Monee High School softball field, now officially named “Coach G” Field.

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

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 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.

Redefining ‘U’ Staff Healthy Weight & Wellness Challenge

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:33:00 GMT

The district’s Personnel & Culture Team hosted the Redefining ‘U’ Challenge for staff from February 17 through March 27, promoting healthy habits and overall wellness through friendly competition in a supportive, private environment.

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.

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.