About Us

Welcome to Monee Elementary where a dedicated staff is devoted to nurturing and educating the whole child. We strive to create a challenging learning environment that promotes high expectations for the success of all students through best practices that allow for individual learning styles. We recognize, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our school family. We promote a safe, caring, and supportive environment and do our very best to encourage each of our students to always be the best they can be in every situation and environment. We are proud to be called the Monee Mustangs!

Ambitious Instruction Our expectation is to provide ambitious instruction for all students. We believe "Ambitious Instruction" is focused on mastery of reading, writing, and mathematical skills through high-quality instruction programs and practices. We plan to strengthen core instruction and build a strong foundation across content areas. 

Recent News

Brookfield Zoo Holiday Tree
Brookfield Zoo Holiday Tree
Posted on 11/13/2025
Monee Student Council members and their families decorated a veterans’ appreciation tree at Brookfield Zoo! The ornaments were personally crafted by our Monee Elementary students. Thank you to the Crete-Monee Education Foundation for sponsoring our tree and making this possible! Check out the tree (#154) if you visit Brookfield Holiday Lights! ...
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The Campos Foundation Presents $176,000 Check for Monee Elementary SmartLab
The Campos Foundation Presents $176,000 Check for Monee Elementary SmartLab
Posted on 10/20/2025
On October 14, representatives from The Campos Foundation, based in Denver, Colorado, visited the Crete-Monee School District 201-U to present a generous $176,000 check in support of the installation of a new K–5 HQ Explorer SmartLab at Monee Elementary School. ...
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Attendance Matters
Attendance Matters
Posted on 9/29/2025
Our Mighty Mustangs reached their attendance goal for the week of September 22, 2025! 🎉 We’ve been working toward this milestone since last year, and we’re proud to share that our students and families helped us meet our school-wide goal of 96% attendance—even with early release days included! Let's keep the momentum going! ...
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CM 201-U Launches ParentSquare to Strengthen School-Home Communication
CM 201-U Launches ParentSquare to Strengthen School-Home Communication
Posted on 9/22/2025
Crete-Monee School District 201-U is excited to announce the launch of ParentSquare, a unified and user-friendly communication platform designed to strengthen connections between schools and families. ...
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Welcome to Monee Elementary
Welcome to Monee Elementary
Posted on 8/12/2025
We are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and community. Below, you will find welcome letters from our Principal, Dr. Sanders, and Assistant Principal, Ms. Ali, sharing their excitement for the year ahead and important information for our families. ...
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2025-2026 School Calendar
2025-2026 School Calendar
Posted on 6/04/2025
Attached is the CM201-U District Calendar! ...
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School Supply Lists
School Supply Lists
Posted on 6/03/2025
The school supply lists for the 2025–2026 school year are now available. ...
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