New Clubs 2026-2027

 Hello students and staff. It's that time of year again when we start clubs on campus!  If you are interested in starting a club, please fill out the form below.  Clubs will be held during lunch or recess time at Crocker.  Anyone can start a club!  Please fill out this form by Friday, September 11th.   Please note that clubs are run by students and that teachers are there for support and will not run the meetings.  Please be ready on September 18th to be in the courtyard promoting your club. If you need construction paper, please see Ms. Slater.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Slater.

Starting a Club at Crocker

Library closed this morning

The library is closed this morning due to a parent meeting. We should be open at morning recess. 

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Chromebook or HCSD Account Issues?

 If you have an issue with your Chromebook or HCSD user account, go see Mr. Hager! He is available before school, 1st period, morning recess and lunch in the Makerspace!

DO NOT GO TO THE OFFICE!

Reminder: Being Kind on Devices

Good morning, Crocker,

Whether you are using a school device or a personal device, kindness and respect are always expected. How you communicate online matters, whether through texts, social media, group chats, games, or apps.

Even when something happens outside of school or on a personal device, the school may get involved if the behavior affects students at school. Unkind messages, rumors, photos/videos, or online conflicts don’t stay online; they can impact how people feel and act during the school day and affect our school community.

If you are dealing with something serious or upsetting on a personal device, do not handle it alone. Talk with a parent or guardian right away so they can help you make safe and responsible choices.

Remember:

• Think before you post or send.

• Treat others online the same way you want to be treated in person.

• If something feels wrong, get help.

Let’s work together to keep our school a safe, respectful, and supportive place—online and offline.

Thank you, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Reminder: Blue Cart

Good morning, Crocker,

Please remember that the Blue Cart is now down by Portable 1 and is for parents or guardians to drop off lunch and other necessary school supplies during the day. If you are expecting something to be dropped off at school, please check the Blue Cart first before going to the office. Items left on the Blue Cart should be clearly labeled with your full name. Items of value, such as Chromebooks or expensive shoes, should be brought into the office, or you can put them in your locker for safekeeping. If you forgot your Chromebook, do not call home; check with Mr. Hager for a loaner in the Makerspace during period 1.

Please do not take anything from the Blue Cart that does not belong to you. We have cameras that can see what is happening all around campus. Remember, Fast Food is not allowed at school. The cart is put away each day at 3:20 PM. Items left on the cart will be put outside of Portable 1. If you have questions about a missing item, please check with the office staff.

Thank you,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Day Three Reminders

 Good morning,

I hope you enjoyed Camp Crocker!

Here are a few important reminders about arriving at school in the morning:

Breakfast: We no longer serve breakfast before school. You can pick up breakfast outside Portable 1 during morning recess. If it rains, you may eat under the eaves or in the Music Room.
Arrival Time: For your safety, please do not arrive on campus before 8:10 AM.
Lockers: Please wait until 8:20 AM before going upstairs to use your lockers. If you go upstairs too early, you will be asked to return to the courtyard.
Courtyard: Please keep the walkways clear so everyone can safely get through. Do not stand or gather in the walkways.
Cell Phones, Smartwatches, and Earbuds: These devices must be turned off and put away when you arrive at school. If you are seen using or carrying them, they will be turned in to the office for the day.

Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and welcoming for everyone!

- The Crocker Team

Tuesday Schedule for 8th-grade

Good morning, 8th-graders,

Thank you for doing a terrific job at graduation practice on Monday. We were really impressed with how well you listened, followed directions, and represented your class—you are truly ready for high school.

Please review the schedule and expectations for Tuesday, June 16:

Periods 1–3:
Follow your regular schedule of classes.

Period 4:
Go directly to your Period 4 class. Your teacher will take attendance and then walk you down to the MPR. Please leave backpacks and all belongings outside your classroom. Teachers, please stay for lunch and help with supervision.

Lunch:
You will enjoy a special lunch provided by 8th-grade parents. After lunch and clean-up, we will remain in the MPR to watch the memory video created by Mr. Slater. Following the video, you will have time to relax on the blacktop or courtyard and sign yearbooks.

1:30 PM Dismissal:
8th-graders only will be dismissed to the blacktop to be picked up and begin getting ready for graduation.

4:15 PM Arrival at SMPAC:
Arrive at SMPAC and wait in the courtyard near the parking lot.

4:30 PM Line-Up:
Line up on the correct side in the correct order. Staff will be available to support and guide you.

5:00 PM Graduation Ceremony:
Enter SMPAC and enjoy your graduation ceremony. Please be mindful of construction scaffolding when entering and exiting.

6:15 PM Dismissal:
Exit SMPAC through the lobby.

We are excited to celebrate this milestone with you today.

Congratulations!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Yearbook Signing Guidelines

Good morning, Crocker,

If all your missing items are returned or paid for, you will receive your yearbook on the following days with your 1st-period teacher.

Monday - 8th grade (after graduation practice)

Tuesday - 6th/7th grades

Please follow the guidelines below to ensure yearbook messages are positive.

If your message is negative or hurtful, you may lose your yearbook or have to buy someone a new one.

See the following Prezi presentation for Guidelines:

https://prezi.com/j5vrlfs2tikf/guidelines-for-yearbook-signing/

Thank you for your cooperation, Vikings!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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PE LOCKERS

Please take everything out of your PE lockers by the end of the day today. 

Have a great weekend!

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Library News

6th grade has turned in all their library books! Way to go, 6th graders!!

Let's go, 7th & 8th graders. Get those books in.

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Fly-off Assembly Schedule

Good morning,

It's time for the annual Fly-offs! Please see the schedule for the day below.

FLY-OFF ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE 

Friday, 6/12/26

*Similar to a minimum day schedule except the assembly follows 6th period

Period             Times

1st Bell 8:25  -  8:30 (late bell)

1/HTV 8:30  -  9:20

2 9:24  -  10:09

RECESS 10:09 - 10:24

3 10:28 - 11:13

4 11:17 -  12:02

LUNCH       12:02 -  12:38 (bell 12:20)

5 12:42 -  1:27

6 1:31   -   2:16 (classes called to gym)

Assembly 2:20   -  3:20
45-minute classes, 4-minute passing

Crocker Assembly Expectations

1. Enter the gym quietly, walk up the steps, and fill in from the top with your 6th-period class. Do not bring backpacks into the gym.

2. Follow the directions from the Crocker staff.

3. Pay attention and applaud when appropriate; do not shout out.

4. Voices are off during the assembly; stay in your seat, and keep your hands and feet to yourself. 

5. No food, drink, gum, or candy is allowed in the gym.

6. At the end, wait for your class to be dismissed, walk down the steps, and leave quietly.  7. Return to your 6th period class to retrieve your backpack.

Happy Friday, Pilots!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Chess Club Canceled Today 6/8

No Chess today in Lab 5A. We will have chess club again this Thursday 6/11

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CONGRATULATIONS, TYLER RIZZO & OWEN SEYBOLD

Champions of the ALL-SCHOOL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT! They were able to top the field of 43 teams to earn the forever title of... CHAMPIONS. Congrats to all teams that came out to compete!

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PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOMORROW

Come on down to the gym at lunch to watch the final championship match between the: 

DOWNTOWN DUOS vs TYLER/OWEN

Can Tyler/Owen take the championship after placing second last year or will the DOWNTOWN DUOS become the team to beat? 

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Library Reminders

Please turn in your library books.

Please pick up your haunted house or dragon artwork.

If you missed the summer reading presentation on Monday and Tuesday this week, swing by the library, and Mrs. Gilchrist will give you the scoop. Recommended reading lists for summer reading are on the table right inside the library door.

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