South LA Charter School Prioritizes Basic Needs Over Academics
Spectrum News featured Crete's programs in a recent story, as we are a public charter school prioritizing basic needs over academics.
Children In South L.A. Inspired By Rapper Nipsey Hussle
Fox News 11 features our unveiling of the Nipsey Hussle Memorial Court.
Hyde Park School Commissions Nipsey Hussle Basketball Court Mural
CBS | KCAL 9 featured our special day celebrating the life of our community hero, Nipsey Hussle. Featuring interviews with Crete's Student Body President, our Principal, and the artists who painted the incredible mural.
A School to Nurture LA’s Homeless Youth
CNN's 'Great Big Story' highlights our nonprofit charter school, which serves pre-K to 6th-grade students experiencing extreme poverty and homelessness.
Crete Academy Highlighted in LA School Report!
Steve Zimmer on Charters..."That doesn't mean I'm closed to any new charters, I think Crete Academy helping the homeless is great and could have been done in a district school but we didn't provide that opportunity. They wrote an innovative and very progressive charter plan and I was happy to support it."
May
From an inspirational Career Week to an innovative Science fair, May was a fantastic month!
April
Check out the unveiling of the Nipsey Hussle Memorial Court and a joyous Spirit Week!
February/March
Check out our celebration of Black History Month, the Friendship Dance, and Crete's Spelling Bee!
January
We kicked off the New Year with Chess, Science, Dance, Sports, Engineering, & Yoga classes!