Crocker R-II School District

📚✨ Crocker Middle School students have been diving deep into narrative fiction — mastering plot and character development through some truly inspiring reads!

6th Grade is reading Esperanza Rising, exploring perseverance and personal growth through the lens of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl.
7th Grade is reading Restart, reflecting on the pressures of fitting in and finding the courage to stand up for others.
8th Grade is reading Freak the Mighty, discovering themes of confidence, courage, and the greatness within each of us.

Over the next few weeks, students will be wrapping up these units with creative writing projects, crafting their own narratives inspired by the characters and themes they’ve explored.

Our students have loved these stories and are producing incredible writing already — we can’t wait to see their final narratives come to life! 💡📝

#CrockerMiddleSchool #ReadingRocks #StudentWriters #LiteraryLearning #CourageAndGrowth

🚒Fire Saftey Day with our wonderful kindergarteners🧯 We say thank you to Crocker Fire Department for coming to educate us on fire safety. #crockermo #elementaryproud #challengeaccepted #futurefirefighters

Thank you Crocker Fire Department for spending their day educating our students on Fire safety! 🧯 This is a few of our 4th and 5th graders getting to experience what it is like to be a fire fighter! More grades to come. What a great day for our Little Lions 🦁 #crockermo #firesafetyday #futurefirefighters

Yesterday's PD was a success! 🙌 Our middle and high school teachers joined Literacy at Works through our CLSD grant and came back with tons of new ideas and resources to use in their classrooms. We’re learning and growing together — one literacy tool at a time! 📘💡


Go Lions! 🦁 #LiteracyATWorks #LionsLearn #TeacherGrowth #TeachingWithIntent #FocusedOnLearning

🌱 Our Greenhouse students have been busy exploring plant propagation and seed starting! They’re taking classroom knowledge and applying it to real-world greenhouse practices, learning how to grow healthy plants from the very beginning.

Watching seeds sprout and cuttings take root is just the start of their hands-on learning journey! 🌿

#GreenhouseClass #PlantPropagation #HandsOnLearning #StudentGrowth #STEMEducation

📸 Our photography class is gaining real-world experience and using local resources to expand their creative skills!

6th Hour students had the opportunity to explore Triple Creek Antiques, capturing unique vintage finds while practicing composition and lighting techniques.

A big thank-you to Tamra Carr at Triple Creek Antiques for welcoming our students and allowing them to bring their artistic visions to life! 🌟

#PhotographyClass #HandsOnLearning #TripleCreekAntiques #StudentCreativity #CommunityConnections

📸 Mrs. O’Barr’s 7th Hour Photography students took their creativity on the road today with a visit to Triple Creek Antiques! Students explored vintage treasures while practicing composition, lighting, and storytelling through their lenses.

From old cameras to classic furniture, every corner offered a new perspective to capture. A huge thank-you to Triple Creek Antiques and Tamra Carr for accommodating our students and providing such a welcoming space for learning and creativity! 🌟

#PhotographyClass #StudentCreativity #HandsOnLearning #TripleCreekAntiques #CommunityConnections

🌟 October Nurse Newsletter is here! 🌟

As the weather turns chilly and the cold and flu season ramps up, Nurse Krista shares helpful reminders to keep our students healthy and learning strong! 💪💧🍎

🩺 This month’s highlights:

Tips to prevent sickness at home

When to keep your child home from school 🤒

Kindergarten health screenings

The COMC Mobile Dental Clinic will be on campus October 27–31 🦷

The School Closet is in need of pants and shorts for boys, girls, women, and men (all sizes welcome!) 👖

Check out the full October Newsletter for details and resources!
📩 Questions? Contact Nurse Krista at khelms@crockerschools.org or 573-736-5000 (opt 4).

💙 Thank you for helping keep Crocker students healthy and happy!

🎉🥎 Game Day Alert! 🥎🎉
Come out and support our Lady Lions tonight at 5:00 PM at the Crocker Softball Field — it's SENIOR NIGHT! 💙

Let’s pack the stands, wear BLUE, and show our girls some love as we celebrate our amazing seniors! 💪💐

📣 Be loud. Be proud. Be there!

#SeniorNight #LadyLions #CrockerSoftball #SupportOurGirls #WearBlue #GameDay

🌻🎨 **Shoutout to Mrs. O’Barr’s Art 1 Class!**

Students stepped outside today to learn about Van Gogh and the art of *plein air* painting—creating directly from nature, just like the masters! Their creativity and enthusiasm will bring color and energy to every canvas.

What a beautiful day for art and inspiration! 💛🖌️

#ArtEducation #VanGoghVibes #PleinAirPainting #MrsOBarrsClass #StudentArtists

Last week in Explore & Enrich, our students put their creativity (and sweet tooth!) to the test by baking and decorating cupcakes 🍰✨.

They proudly shared their treats with the high school staff, spreading smiles along with frosting!

Each week, the group takes on a new food project—just one of the many hands-on ways they get to explore new skills and experiences. We can’t wait to see what’s on the menu next! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

#ExploreAndEnrich #HandsOnLearning #CupcakeCreativity

🌿🐾 Shoutout to Mr. Forthman’s Conservation & Natural Resources class!

Students have been diving into wildlife population management—a key part of Missouri’s conservation efforts that helps keep ecosystems balanced, protects native species, and ensures future generations can enjoy our natural resources. 🌎✨

Top reasons wildlife population management matters:
1️⃣ Maintains ecological balance
2️⃣ Protects habitats & natural resources
3️⃣ Supports hunting & fishing opportunities
4️⃣ Conserves biodiversity
5️⃣ Prevents human–wildlife conflicts

Way to go, students, for exploring the vital role conservation plays in sustaining Missouri’s natural heritage! 🌳🦌🎣

#Conservation #WildlifeManagement #FutureLeaders

🎉 Fabulous Friday Winners! 🎉

Congratulations to last week's and this week’s Fabulous Friday winners! Your hard work, positive attitude, and dedication make a difference every day. Thank you for going above and beyond – you inspire us all! 💛✨

#FabulousFriday #StaffSpotlight #CelebratingExcellence #ThankYou

✨ What an incredible way to wrap up the week! Yesterday’s Student Council–sponsored assembly brought the whole school together in the gym, and the Crocker Lion spirit was louder than ever 🦁💛💙 From cheering each other on to celebrating as one community, our pride could be heard across the building. We work hard, play hard, and support one another even louder! 💪🎉 #CrockerPride #LionSpirit #StrongerTogether

After the assembly, our middle school and high school teachers came together in the Library 🏫✨—collaborating on curriculum using the backward design method. Starting with big goals, aligning state standards, and mapping daily instruction and assessments, all with Literacy at the center. 💡📚 Professional growth and teamwork in action! 🌟 #LiteracyFirst #CollaborationInAction #ProfessionalGrowth

🌍✨ Learning Through History!

Mrs. Gregoire’s 7th grade Social Studies class is diving deep into the past! Students explored how people’s perspectives shaped the sources, artifacts, and fossils they created and left behind. 🏺📜🦴

By looking through a world history lens, they’re discovering that every artifact tells a story—not just about what happened, but how people understood their world. 💡🔎

#FutureHistorians #SocialStudies #WorldHistory #LearningTogether

🚨 Schedule Update 🚨

Tonight's baseball game vs. Calvary Lutheran has been cancelled.
A reschedule date has not yet been set.

The boys will still have practice after school today. ⚾

Stay tuned for updates!

#BaseballUpdate #GameCancelled #PracticeTime