Welcome to CREST USD 479

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

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Upcoming Events

1 Apr
- Early Release: [K-5 3:05] [MS/HS 3:10]
  
  Early Release: [K-5 3:05] [MS/HS 3:10]
  
  Date: Apr 1
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
- Spring Sport Pictures 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
  
  Spring Sport Pictures
  
  Date: Apr 1
  
  Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
- FFA District Banquet @ Mission Valley 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  FFA District Banquet @ Mission Valley
  
  Date: Apr 1
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
2 Apr
- Allen Co. Aggie Day @ Iola 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  
  Allen Co. Aggie Day @ Iola
  
  Date: Apr 2
  
  Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
- HS Baseball/Softball @ Yates Center 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  
  HS Baseball/Softball @ Yates Center
  
  Date: Apr 2
  
  Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
3 Apr
- NO SCHOOL (Snow Day Makeup)
  
  NO SCHOOL (Snow Day Makeup)
  
  Date: Apr 3
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
6 Apr
- HS Baseball/Softball @ Southeast-Cherokee 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  
  HS Baseball/Softball @ Southeast-Cherokee
  
  Date: Apr 6
  
  Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
- MS Track @ Pleasanton 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  
  MS Track @ Pleasanton
  
  Date: Apr 6
  
  Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar

Full Calendar 25-26 School Year Calendar 26-27 School Year Calendar

Latest News

District News

December 22, 2025

Second Quarter Newsletter

Our second quarter newsletter has been released! Have a safe winter break Lancers!

Second Quarter Newsletter

August 19, 2025

New and Improved Mobile App

We have made significant changes/improvements to our app this summer.

From Social Media

April 1, 2026

Mock DUI / Arrive Alive Event: Our high…

Mock DUI / Arrive Alive Event: Our high school students will have the opportunity to participate in a Mock DUI / Arrive Alive scenario on Thursday, April 2nd around 11:30 am in the school parking lot. There will be emergency vehicles on the property. We really appreciate our local first responders and County EMS personnel for taking the time to work with our High School Students. Students must have a signed permission slip returned in order to attend.

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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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