Our October Employee of the Month is a veteran educator who is admired and respected by all members of the Craig County Public Schools family. This individual consistently exemplifies our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, and Accountability in every aspect of their work. Their dedication, professionalism, and positive attitude leave a lasting impact on both students and colleagues. As someone who is always willing to lend a hand, take initiative, and find solutions with a smile, this individual goes above and beyond to support our school community.
Craig County Public Schools is proud to recognize Mrs. Stacey Crowder as our October Employee of the Month. Her tireless efforts in the classroom, her support through the Booster Club concessions, and her unwavering commitment to our students does not go unnoticed. Mrs. Crowder’s contributions embody the very best of CCPS, and we are deeply grateful for her dedication and service. Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do!
Good Evening,
This is Jason Wheeler, Superintendent of Craig County Public Schools, with an important announcement regarding Friday's Home Football Playoff Game.
We are excited to announce that our Rockets will compete in the first round of Regional Playoffs this Friday night!
Please note the following important information regarding admission:
Ticket Price: $8 per person (set by the VHSL)
Passes: No staff passes, studnet, or local athletic passes will be accepted. Everyone must pay the $8 fee.
Accepted Passes: Virginia High School League (VHSL) approved passes only
These guidelines are required for all postseason events under VHSL regulations. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation as we host this exciting playoff game in accordance with VHSL policies.
We are also grateful for your continued support of Craig County Public Schools.
Thank You.
This is Jason Wheeler, Superintendent of Craig County Public Schools, with an important announcement regarding Friday's Home Football Playoff Game.
We are excited to announce that our Rockets will compete in the first round of Regional Playoffs this Friday night!
Please note the following important information regarding admission:
Ticket Price: $8 per person (set by the VHSL)
Passes: No staff passes, studnet, or local athletic passes will be accepted. Everyone must pay the $8 fee.
Accepted Passes: Virginia High School League (VHSL) approved passes only
These guidelines are required for all postseason events under VHSL regulations. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation as we host this exciting playoff game in accordance with VHSL policies.
We are also grateful for your continued support of Craig County Public Schools.
Thank You.
Good Evening,
This is Jason Wheeler, Superintendent of Craig County Public Schools, with a brief update to the school calendar. At its meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Craig County School Board approved making Friday, December 19, 2025, an early release day for all students.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
Thank you for your continued support of CCPS, and have a great evening.
Good morning,
Craig County Public Schools will be closed today, November 11, 2025 (Employee Code 3) due to road conditions in the western part of the county. Thank you.
Good Evening,
Due to the threat of black ice and forecasted additional snow showers tonight, Craig County Public Schools will be operating on a 2-Hour Delay Schedule, tomorrow November 11, 2025.
Additionally, please see the attached letter from Dr. Wheeler regarding the timing of this morning's announcements.
Thank you.
Due to continued snowfall and worsening road conditions, especially in western part of the county, Craig County Public Schools will be closed today, November 10, 2025 (Employee Code 3).
Craig County Public Schools will be on a two hour delay today, November 10, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will be assessing road conditions this morning and any other changes will be announced as soon as possible.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Hypes!
Elizabeth is the lucky winner of our culinary arts raffle and is taking home a fantastic Blackstone grill!
We want to express our sincere gratitude to Elizabeth for her support of our students and our program. Thank you for your generosity!
We also extend a big thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle. Your involvement helps our program thrive. Stay tuned for future events!
Elizabeth is the lucky winner of our culinary arts raffle and is taking home a fantastic Blackstone grill!
We want to express our sincere gratitude to Elizabeth for her support of our students and our program. Thank you for your generosity!
We also extend a big thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle. Your involvement helps our program thrive. Stay tuned for future events!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Trunk or Treat Tailgate on Halloween! We had a fantastic turnout and it was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the evening together!
We are grateful for the support of our volunteers and community partners who continue to show up for our school and help create memorable experiences for our students and families.
We appreciate each of you for making this event such a success!
We are grateful for the support of our volunteers and community partners who continue to show up for our school and help create memorable experiences for our students and families.
We appreciate each of you for making this event such a success!
Check Out McCleary's New Playground Sign! 💙🚀
Mrs. Stevens is so excited to share the beautiful new playground sign!
A special thank-you to Mr. Corey Smith, Mrs. Sierra Frazier, and their students for their hard work in designing, creating, and installing it. This project replaced our previous sign, which had seen better days.
We are so proud of the teamwork and creativity that went into this project 🌟
🎨💙 Let’s Show Up for Our Students! 💙🎨
We are beyond proud to share that our CCHS art students have been invited to showcase their “Dreamscapes” at the Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center — an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these young artists! 🌟
Now we need our community’s support to help make this night unforgettable. These students have poured their hearts into their work, and seeing familiar faces from home would mean the world to them. 💫
📍 Moss Arts Center
190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24061
📅 Opening Reception: Thursday, December 4th | 🕔 5–7 PM
Let’s fill the room with Craig County pride and show our students how much their talent and dedication are valued. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors — and help us cheer on our amazing artists!
#SupportOurStudents #CCHSArt #Dreamscapes #MossArtsCenter
We are beyond proud to share that our CCHS art students have been invited to showcase their “Dreamscapes” at the Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center — an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these young artists! 🌟
Now we need our community’s support to help make this night unforgettable. These students have poured their hearts into their work, and seeing familiar faces from home would mean the world to them. 💫
📍 Moss Arts Center
190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24061
📅 Opening Reception: Thursday, December 4th | 🕔 5–7 PM
Let’s fill the room with Craig County pride and show our students how much their talent and dedication are valued. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors — and help us cheer on our amazing artists!
#SupportOurStudents #CCHSArt #Dreamscapes #MossArtsCenter
🦃 FFA Thanksgiving Food Drive 🥫
The Craig County FFA is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to help assemble meal kits for local families this holiday season! Donations will be distributed to the Department of Social Services and local church pantries to support those in need.
📅 Drive Dates: November 4th–14th
🍕 Incentive: The class that collects the most items will win a pizza party sponsored by the FFA!
Food donations can be dropped off at the high school office or sent with a student to their last period/block class.
Let’s come together to ensure every family in our community has a warm, delicious Thanksgiving meal. Bring your non-perishable food donations and help make a difference!
The Craig County FFA is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to help assemble meal kits for local families this holiday season! Donations will be distributed to the Department of Social Services and local church pantries to support those in need.
📅 Drive Dates: November 4th–14th
🍕 Incentive: The class that collects the most items will win a pizza party sponsored by the FFA!
Food donations can be dropped off at the high school office or sent with a student to their last period/block class.
Let’s come together to ensure every family in our community has a warm, delicious Thanksgiving meal. Bring your non-perishable food donations and help make a difference!
Good Evening,
This is Jason Wheeler, Superintendent of Craig County Public Schools, with two important announcements.
First, I’m pleased to share that the plumbing issues have been resolved, and school will reopen on a normal schedule tomorrow. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this unexpected closure, and we look forward to welcoming our students back to school tomorrow.
Second, I’d like to personally invite all stakeholders to attend the Community Cut Score Meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Craig County High School Auditorium. This is a significant statewide change that will affect all students, and your participation is important. During the meeting, I’ll share data projections from Craig County Public Schools, neighboring divisions, and the state, as well as outline the steps we are taking to support the continued success of every student.
If you’re unable to attend, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting.
Thank you.
📚🎉 Attention, book lovers! The Book Fair is almost here! 📖✨
We’d love for you to join us at the Book Fair happening from November 17 to 21 at the McCleary Elementary Library! It’s a great opportunity to discover new books and have fun! We hope to see you there!
We’d love for you to join us at the Book Fair happening from November 17 to 21 at the McCleary Elementary Library! It’s a great opportunity to discover new books and have fun! We hope to see you there!
Virginia plans to issue state funds on a weekly basis to SNAP recipient households’ existing EBT cards while federal SNAP benefits are delayed. if you have any questions check out the DSS.virginia.gov website or the local social services office.
💙 Booster Club Appreciation!
We want to take a moment to recognize and thank the Craig County Public Schools Booster Club for all that you do! 🙌
Even with limited support, you continue to make big things happen — from organizing events to supporting our student-athletes and school activities, your dedication never goes unnoticed. 🏈🏐🎽
Your hard work, time, and heart keep our programs running and our community spirit strong. 💪
Thank you, Booster Club, for always going above and beyond for our students and our schools! 💙💛
If you’ve ever cheered in the stands, enjoyed a concession snack, or been proud to see our students compete, then you’ve already seen the impact the Booster Club makes. 🏈🏐 We’d love for more parents, alumni, and community members to get involved! Whether it’s volunteering at games, helping with fundraisers, or sharing ideas — every bit of support helps keep our programs strong.
We want to take a moment to recognize and thank the Craig County Public Schools Booster Club for all that you do! 🙌
Even with limited support, you continue to make big things happen — from organizing events to supporting our student-athletes and school activities, your dedication never goes unnoticed. 🏈🏐🎽
Your hard work, time, and heart keep our programs running and our community spirit strong. 💪
Thank you, Booster Club, for always going above and beyond for our students and our schools! 💙💛
If you’ve ever cheered in the stands, enjoyed a concession snack, or been proud to see our students compete, then you’ve already seen the impact the Booster Club makes. 🏈🏐 We’d love for more parents, alumni, and community members to get involved! Whether it’s volunteering at games, helping with fundraisers, or sharing ideas — every bit of support helps keep our programs strong.
🙌 Shout-Out to George & Frances Foster🙌
Thank you to George & Frances Foster for stepping up at Friday night’s football game! 🏈
When things got busy and help was needed, George and Frances didn’t hesitate to jump in and help with watching the gates, parking, and keeping everything running smoothly. Their willingness to lend a hand shows what true team spirit looks like! 💙
We’re so grateful for people like the Fosters — thank you for your support and teamwork! 👏👏
Thank you to George & Frances Foster for stepping up at Friday night’s football game! 🏈
When things got busy and help was needed, George and Frances didn’t hesitate to jump in and help with watching the gates, parking, and keeping everything running smoothly. Their willingness to lend a hand shows what true team spirit looks like! 💙
We’re so grateful for people like the Fosters — thank you for your support and teamwork! 👏👏
🌟 Shout-Out to Grace Faw 🌟
A big shout-out to Grace Faw — one of our newest team members who has already made such a positive impact! 🙌
Grace has jumped right in wherever she’s needed, willing to help and make sure everything runs smoothly. The care she shows CCPS students shines through in everything she does. 💙
We’re so thankful to have you on our team, Grace! 👏👏
A big shout-out to Grace Faw — one of our newest team members who has already made such a positive impact! 🙌
Grace has jumped right in wherever she’s needed, willing to help and make sure everything runs smoothly. The care she shows CCPS students shines through in everything she does. 💙
We’re so thankful to have you on our team, Grace! 👏👏
Good Evening,
This is Jason Wheeler, Superintendent of Craig County Public Schools, with an important announcement.
Craig County Public Schools will be closed (Employee Code 3) on Monday, November 3, 2025, due to ongoing plumbing issues. The replacement part has been ordered and is expected to arrive soon. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Also, please remember that schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in observance of Election Day.
Finally, we want to thank you everyone for your continued support of Craig County Public Schools and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Thank you.
This is Jason Wheeler, Superintendent of Craig County Public Schools, with an important announcement.
Craig County Public Schools will be closed (Employee Code 3) on Monday, November 3, 2025, due to ongoing plumbing issues. The replacement part has been ordered and is expected to arrive soon. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Also, please remember that schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in observance of Election Day.
Finally, we want to thank you everyone for your continued support of Craig County Public Schools and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Thank you.
Attention Culinary Raffle Participants: Please note that the drawing has been temporarily delayed as we are still waiting for a few final tickets to be returned. We will hold the drawing as soon as we are all back in school. Thank you for your patience and continued support!