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Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we’re throwing open the doors to say THANK YOU to the incredible men and women who safely transport our students each and every day! From early morning pickups to late evening drop-offs, our bus drivers are often the first and last school staff members our students see each day—and they show up with patience, kindness, and dedication that doesn’t go unnoticed. Whether it’s braving rainy mornings, icy roads, or energetic passengers, they do it all with a smile and a heart for kids. Let’s show our appreciation in the comments—drop a “thank you” to your favorite driver below! Thank you, Cross County bus drivers, for being an essential part of our students’ day and helping us educate the whole child—safely and consistently!

Thankful for this Friday!

📣 Athletic Banquet Announcements 🏆 Senior High Athletic Banquet 📅 Monday, May 12 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 High School Cafeteria Tickets: $20 (Catfish or Chicken plates) Tickets go on sale in the high school office starting April 21 Athletes do not need to purchase a ticket 🏅 Junior High Athletic Banquet 📅 Tuesday, May 13 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 High School Cafeteria No tickets required

A BIG thank you to EVERYONE that donated towards this drive! The smiles on the residents faces made everything worth it. We are grateful for River Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center for allowing us to come again.

🎭✨ Cross County Theatre Presents: Beauty and the Beast! ✨🎭 Be our guest! 🌹 Join us for a magical evening as the Cross County Theatre program brings the classic tale Beauty and the Beast to life! 📅 April 25–26 📍 CCHS Cafeteria 🎟️ $8 per person Come support our talented students and enjoy a night of music, drama, and enchantment. You won’t want to miss it!

Just a quick reminder! 🗓️ School WILL be in session on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21. These days were originally scheduled as days off, but due to winter weather earlier in the year, we’ll be making them up now. ❄️➡️📚 Please make sure students are present and ready to learn—we're looking forward to seeing everyone!

For our 3rd Nine week awards we highlighted those who had the highest in Writing, the Art award, or received a character nomination for either Humility, Courage, or Integrity. Those who won were able to go eat pizza at the hut with our elementary principal, Mrs. Jessica!

Weekly Character Spotlight!

💰 Our 2nd graders had some special guests yesterday! Ladies from First Financial Bank stopped by to talk with our students about the value of money and how to start a savings account. From needs vs. wants to the importance of saving for the future, they made learning about money fun and easy to understand! Thank you, First Financial Bank, for investing in our students and helping them build smart habits early! 🏦👏

Only 50 yearbooks left — don’t miss out! It's first come, first serve, so grab yours before they're gone. ✅ Buy online: YearbookForever.com ✅ Or purchase in person at your school's main office. Once they’re gone… they’re gone

Wednesday morning Road Closure Update Highway 42 remains covered with water at the L’Anguille River. Mrs. Christina’s bus will make all regular stops, then detour using Highway 42 to Highway 193 to Highway 364 to reach Vanndale. We encourage all drivers to use this alternate route until the water recedes and conditions improve. Thank you for your caution and cooperation.

🚧 Wednesday Afternoon Traffic Update 🚧 Water is still over the road at the L'Anguille River on Hwy 42, so that section remains closed. Drivers should take Million Dollar Road to Vanndale, then turn onto Hwy 364 and continue to Hwy 193 to reach Hickory Ridge. Our buses will follow this same route. Please note: this detour may cause a slight delay for students who ride with Christina. We hope the water recedes soon. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🚧 Tuesday Road Update 🚧 Hwy 42 at the L'Anguille River is still under water. Drivers should take Million Dollar Road to Vanndale, then turn onto Hwy 364 and continue to Hwy 193 to reach Hickory Ridge. Our buses will follow this same route. Please note: this detour may cause a slight delay for students who ride with Mrs. Christina. We will check the road again in the morning and send an update before routes begin. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize student safety!

Road Closure Update Highway 42 remains covered with water at the L’Anguille River. Mrs. Christina’s bus will make all regular stops, then detour using Highway 42 to Highway 193 to Highway 364 to reach Vanndale. We encourage all drivers to use this alternate route until the water recedes and conditions improve. Thank you for your caution and cooperation.

🚧 Traffic Update 🚧 Hwy 42 past the river is currently under water. Drivers should take Million Dollar Road to Vanndale, then turn onto Hwy 364 and continue to Hwy 193 to reach Hickory Ridge. Our buses will follow this same route. Please note: this detour may cause a slight delay for students who ride with Mrs. Christina. We will check the road again in the morning and send an update before routes begin. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize student safety!

Important Bus Route Update for Monday Morning We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow! Our transportation team has been out checking roadways this weekend, and we wanted to share a few important updates due to flooding: Highway 42 just west of the school at the L’Anguille River is currently under water. All Hickory Ridge car riders and student drivers will need to use Hwy 64 to get to school. Bus Route Changes: • Ms. Christina’s Route – No change to pickup times, but she will reroute via Hwy 64 to reach the school. These students will be allowed to eat breakfast upon arrival. • Ms. Dana Hill (Mini Bus) – No change to pickup times, but she will also reroute via Hwy 64. These students will also be allowed to eat breakfast upon arrival. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we work to get everyone to school safely. We can’t wait to see our Thunderbirds back in the building tomorrow morning!

Electricity has been restored to Delta Gin, and Prom is ON for tonight as planned! We’re so excited to see our students shine and celebrate together—it’s going to be a night to remember. Here’s the updated schedule for this evening: • Pictures with Camille – 4:00 PM • Senior Walk – 5:00 PM • Prom – 5:30 to 8:30 PM Huge thanks to everyone who worked quickly to get things back up and running. Let’s get ready to dance the night away!

April showers bring May flowers...and a new character focus!

The phone lines are currently down at the high school and administration building. The elementary school phones are still working. We hope to have the issue resolved soon.. Thank you for your patience!

📚✨ National School Librarian Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate two incredible ladies who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day—Mrs. Valerie, our high school librarian, and Mrs. Amanda, our elementary librarian! From sparking a love of reading to helping students research, explore, and discover new worlds through books, they are the heart of our libraries. Their dedication to fostering curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning does not go unnoticed. Join us in thanking them for their hard work, passion, and the countless ways they support our students and staff! Drop a comment below to show your appreciation! ❤️📖 #ThankYouLibrarians #LifelongLearners #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay