Welcome to the Crane Elementary School District! We're committed to providing the highest quality education to every student. This is reflected in the decisions made by the administration and governing board and by the dedicated efforts of all staff members. We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff members to assure the quality of instruction continues to improve. We are proud of our schools and the increased learning our students continue to reach and sustain. At Crane Schools, we make it our mission in 'growing a community of curious change-makers through innovative problem solving.'
Crane Schools has updated the 2026–27 Bell Schedule. Families are encouraged to review the new regular school day times, Wednesday early release times, and special early release schedules for parent/teacher conferences and the last day of school. The updated schedule applies to all Crane schools for the 2026–27 school year.
Crane Schools honors Superintendent Laurie Doering’s 43 years of dedicated service and leadership while welcoming Dale Ponder as the district’s next Superintendent. As Dr. Doering retires at the end of the school year, the district celebrates her lasting impact on students, staff, and families and looks ahead with confidence to continued growth under Mr. Ponder’s leadership beginning July 1, 2026.