Welcome to CREST USD 479

Serving the communities of Colony, Kincaid, and Lone Elm.

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Upcoming Events

1 Sep
- HS VB @ St. Paul (Central Heights) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  HS VB @ St. Paul (Central Heights)
  
  Date: Sep 1
  
  Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
2 Sep
- Early Release: [K-5 3:05] [MS/HS 3:10]
  
  Early Release: [K-5 3:05] [MS/HS 3:10]
  
  Date: Sep 2
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
3 Sep
- HS CC @ Anderson County 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
  
  HS CC @ Anderson County
  
  Date: Sep 3
  
  Time: 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
- HS VB @ West Elk (Waverly) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  HS VB @ West Elk (Waverly)
  
  Date: Sep 3
  
  Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar

Full Calendar 26-27 School Year Calendar

Latest News

District News

July 25, 2026

Back to School Newsletter

Our back to school newsletter has been released! We can't wait to see everyone!

Back to School Newsletter

May 15, 2026

Fourth Quarter Newsletter

Our fourth quarter newsletter has been released! Have a great summer break Lancers!

Fourth Quarter Newsletter

More News

From Social Media

August 30, 2026

We would like to thank everyone who hel…

We would like to thank everyone who helped make our Fun in the Sun Car Show event possible! From our generous sponsors to the staff and students who made everything run smoothly. A very special thank you goes out to Mr. Applegate for spending the day with us at the grill — we appreciate it! Lastly, Congratulations to Mika Ward for taking home Best of Show with her 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo!!!

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Contact Us

District Office

PO Box 305 Colony, KS 66015

(620) 852-3540 (620) 852-3542

Middle/High School

PO Box 325 Colony, KS 66015

(620) 852-3521 (620) 852-3357

Elementary School

PO Box 325 Colony, KS 66015

(620) 852-3529 (620) 852-3539

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