Dear Badger Families,
As we bring this school year to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared and to thank you sincerely for your unwavering support and partnership. It has been a year of growth, learning, and countless meaningful moments.
Our students have shown remarkable dedication, meeting challenges with resilience, grace, and determination. Beyond academic success, they’ve demonstrated empathy, kindness, and a commitment to building a stronger school community. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the encouragement and involvement of our families—your role in their success is deeply valued.
I am so proud of the progress our students have made. From classroom milestones and creative achievements to athletic victories and impactful community service, they have truly embodied the spirit of a Craig School Badger.
I also want to express heartfelt gratitude to our incredible teachers and staff. Their dedication, creativity, and care have created a learning environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired every day.
As we head into summer break, I encourage you to keep the spirit of learning alive at home. Whether it’s diving into a new book, exploring the outdoors, or working together on a family project, these experiences continue to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.
We’re already looking ahead and eagerly planning for the upcoming school year. A few important dates are included below to help you begin preparing for the fall. If you would like to meet over the summer, please email me and we will set up a time.
Thank you again for your continued trust and support. Wishing you and your family a joyful, restful, and memorable summer!Â
With Badger Pride,
Jen Guthrie
IMPORTANT FALL DATESÂ
Thursday, August 28th - Welcome Back Picnic & Ribbon Cutting (11AM, Mt Lakes LSMS Campus)
Monday, September 1st - School Closed: Labor DayÂ
Tuesday, September 2nd - Opening Day: Classes Begin
Thursday, September 18th - 12PM Dismissal: Teacher In-Service
Friday, September 19th - Parent Information Lunch and Learn 12:30-3:00 (Full Day for Students)
Dear Families,
Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete our End-of-Year survey; your feedback is invaluable to me.
If you would like to meet with me throughout the summer via phone, Zoom, or in person, please don't hesitate to email me.
Warmly,
Susan Schmitt
CLICK FOR THE END OF YEAR SURVEY
BUSINESS OFFICE
This year, the Business Office has been hard at work supporting the daily operations that keep our school running smoothly. Our team manages a wide range of responsibilities, including finance, human resources, and oversight of our buildings and grounds.
On the financial side, we continued to handle budgeting, tuition processing, accounts payable, payroll, tax filings, and audit preparation. In human resources, we supported staff onboarding, managed benefits, and ensured compliance with employment policies and procedures.
A major highlight this year was the successful renovation of our Henderson Building. This large-scale project was a true team effort, requiring careful planning, coordination with our architect and contractors, and close attention to budget and timelines. The result is a beautifully updated space that will serve our students and faculty for years to come.
We’re proud of what’s been accomplished and look forward to continuing to support the school’s mission behind the scenes!
Thank you,
Jackie Veliky
Craig Community,
It’s hard to believe the school year has come to an end—what a fun and fulfilling year it’s been! A heartfelt thank you to our PACS members, volunteers, and the incredible Craig faculty for your time, energy, and dedication in making this year’s PACS events so successful. None of the magic would have been possible without your partnership and support.
We’re excited to announce the PACS Board for the 2025–2026 school year:
We are currently seeking a Volunteer Coordinator.Â
All membership forms can be found on our website here.
Wishing you and your families a safe, healthy, and relaxing summer!
Kristin, Melina, Maggie, Alex, Allison, Laura Lee, and Anlee
We had a wonderful school year in admissions in 2024-2025. We opened the school year with 142 students, 32 of whom were new to our families. Since opening day, we’ve enrolled 7 new Badgers, bringing our total to 149 students schoolwide and exceeding our goal by 9 students. We are actively enrolling students for the 2025-2026 year throughout the summer and look forward to another great year. We are excited about our current projections for next year's High School enrollment, with 25 percent of our student body coming from outside our lower and middle school. Prospective families are always left blown away by the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Craig, as well as the amazing student body and faculty. Thank you to all of our wonderful community members who help make Craig such a special place. Looking forward to another great school year in 2025-2026!
Thank you,
Kate Tartaglia
As we close out the 2024–2025 school year and celebrate 45 Years of Positive Impact, we are humbled by the continued support of our Craig community. Thank you to the parents, past parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends who contributed to our Annual Giving Fund. Your support helps ensure Craig remains a place where students with learning disabilities can thrive.
There’s still time to give before our fiscal year ends on June 30, 2025.
Annual Giving Fund 24–25
This year, with the help of grants from foundations and trusts, we advanced several exciting initiatives:
We also celebrated the community through events like a modified Teacher Feature, open to all divisions - thank you to our faculty for making it so meaningful!
We ended the year with our 19th Annual Golf Outing, Dinner, and Auction - a day of camaraderie and purpose, with 112 golfers and many more supporters raising critical funds. Thank you to everyone who donated, sponsored, attended, or participated - we couldn’t have done it without you!
If you have connections to foundations or trusts that support education, special needs, or STEAM, we would be thrilled to hear from you. (Mary Calvano, mcalvano@craigschool.org)
Wishing you a restful, memory-filled summer, and thank you for being an essential part of the Craig community!
Many important topics were covered this year in our SEL classes across all grades, including:
Thank you.
Tiffany Brown
For more information on ways of giving or to make a donation online you can clicking here.
