Crane School District

09/23/2026

☕ Don’t Forget! Drop In with Dale

Join Superintendent Dale Ponder at Sunkissed Coffeehouse & More for conversation, connection, and an opportunity to support a local business!

📅 September 24, 2026
⏰ 7:15–8:15 a.m.
📍 Sunkissed Coffeehouse

We hope to see you there! ☕🌵

09/19/2026

📸 Flashback Friday! 🐾

From Crane Middle School student to Crane Middle School Principal! Principal Ryan Tyree was once a student walking the very same halls he now leads.

His Cougar Pride started circa 1989 and continues strong today! 💙

Thank you, Principal Tyree, for your dedication, leadership, and continued support of our students and school community. Once a Cougar, always a Cougar!

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

🎉📚 Congratulations to More of Our Crane Teachers!

We’re excited to celebrate additional teachers across our campuses who have been awarded the APS Supply My Class Grant! 🎉

Each selected teacher will receive $500 to purchase classroom supplies, helping provide additional resources to support learning and student success. ✏️📓🍎

A huge thank you to APS for continuing to invest in our educators and students. We truly appreciate your support and partnership with Crane Schools! 💙

Congratulations to our newest grant recipients! 👏🌵

09/18/2026

🚨 Lockdown Drill Notice

Please be advised that Mesquite Elementary School and Crane Middle School will conduct a simultaneous lockdown drill on:

📅 Monday, September 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.

Families may notice an increased presence of law enforcement and Crane Schools staff at both campuses during the drill.

This is only a drill. There is no emergency or threat to our campuses.

Parents and guardians of Mesquite Elementary and Crane Middle School students, please check your email for additional information and important instructions regarding the drill.

09/17/2026

☕ You’re Invited!

Join Superintendent Dale Ponder at Sunkissed Coffeehouse & More for an opportunity to connect, enjoy conversation, and hear from our community!

📅 September 24
⏰ 7:15 am-8:15 am

Stop by and join the conversation. We hope to see you there! ☕🌵

09/16/2026

🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Salida del Sol! 🌎

Salida del Sol Elementary School celebrated Hispanic Heritage with a special free dress day! Staff and students proudly showcased traditional attire and jerseys representing their countries of origin and heritage. ❤️

09/16/2026

Crane Middle School fundraising opportunity!