🥔⚡ CHEMISTRY YOU CAN SEE IN ACTION!
Students in Mrs. Nikki’s Chemistry class explored the relationship between ions, water, and conductivity with an experiment involving two familiar foods: a potato and a potato chip!
Students tested each one to see how well it conducted electricity, giving them a hands on way to connect the chemistry concepts they’ve been studying to everyday objects.
Experiments like this give students a chance to test ideas, observe results, and see science come to life right in the classroom! 🧪
Students in Mrs. Nikki’s Chemistry class explored the relationship between ions, water, and conductivity with an experiment involving two familiar foods: a potato and a potato chip!
Students tested each one to see how well it conducted electricity, giving them a hands on way to connect the chemistry concepts they’ve been studying to everyday objects.
Experiments like this give students a chance to test ideas, observe results, and see science come to life right in the classroom! 🧪
💙🤍 It’s Character Friday! Garrett and Jaycie were nominated by their peers for showing SELF-DISCIPLINE both in and outside of the classroom.
Garrett makes sure his work environment is ready for learning, while one student shared that Jaycie “always works on her goals.” Both are showing us what it means to choose what’s BEST RIGHT NOW!
Garrett makes sure his work environment is ready for learning, while one student shared that Jaycie “always works on her goals.” Both are showing us what it means to choose what’s BEST RIGHT NOW!
📸 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL PHOTO RECAP 🔵⚪
A few snapshots from tonight’s action as the Cross County Thunderbirds took on Marked Tree at home!
From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, here are some of our favorite moments from another night of Junior High Thunderbird football.
Check out the photos and show our T Birds some love!
A few snapshots from tonight’s action as the Cross County Thunderbirds took on Marked Tree at home!
From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, here are some of our favorite moments from another night of Junior High Thunderbird football.
Check out the photos and show our T Birds some love!
Scales, shells, and a very special live guest! 🐊🐢
Our 4th-grade scientists have been studying how plant and animal structures—both internal and external—help living things survive. Today, science truly came to life when a presenter from the Jonesboro Nature Center Name visited our classroom!
Students explored replicas, animal skulls, snake skins, and turtle shells to examine adaptations up close. The absolute highlight of the day? Getting to meet a live alligator and learn all about its incredible survival features!
A huge thank you to Sydney Stewart for an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience!
Ask your 4th grader what reptile adaptation surprised them the most! 📸👇
Our 4th-grade scientists have been studying how plant and animal structures—both internal and external—help living things survive. Today, science truly came to life when a presenter from the Jonesboro Nature Center Name visited our classroom!
Students explored replicas, animal skulls, snake skins, and turtle shells to examine adaptations up close. The absolute highlight of the day? Getting to meet a live alligator and learn all about its incredible survival features!
A huge thank you to Sydney Stewart for an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience!
Ask your 4th grader what reptile adaptation surprised them the most! 📸👇
🏈 JUNIOR HIGH GAME DAY! 🔵⚪
It’s game day at Cross County! The Thunderbirds are at home tonight as we welcome Marked Tree.
🏈 Cross County vs. Marked Tree
📍 HOME
⏰ 7th Grade | 5:30 p.m.
⏰ Junior High | Following the 7th Grade Game
Come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our T Birds! Bring the energy and let’s make it a great night of Thunderbird football! 🔵⚪🏈
It’s game day at Cross County! The Thunderbirds are at home tonight as we welcome Marked Tree.
🏈 Cross County vs. Marked Tree
📍 HOME
⏰ 7th Grade | 5:30 p.m.
⏰ Junior High | Following the 7th Grade Game
Come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our T Birds! Bring the energy and let’s make it a great night of Thunderbird football! 🔵⚪🏈
📚 THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO CCETA! 📚
Get ready to find your next favorite book! The Cross County Elementary Book Fair is coming September 28 through October 2 for our K through 6 readers.
Students will have the chance to browse, discover new stories, and choose books they’re excited to read!
💻 Families can visit the Book Fair website to preview what will be available and set up a Scholastic eWallet, giving students an easy way to shop without bringing cash. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/crosscountyelementaryschool
🙋 We also need parent volunteers! Extra help is especially needed after 1:00 p.m. when our K through 2 students visit the fair. Even an hour can make a big difference! Contact your child’s teacher if you would like to help.
Every book purchased helps put more books into the hands of our young readers. We can’t wait for a great week of reading at CCETA! 📖🔵⚪
Get ready to find your next favorite book! The Cross County Elementary Book Fair is coming September 28 through October 2 for our K through 6 readers.
Students will have the chance to browse, discover new stories, and choose books they’re excited to read!
💻 Families can visit the Book Fair website to preview what will be available and set up a Scholastic eWallet, giving students an easy way to shop without bringing cash. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/crosscountyelementaryschool
🙋 We also need parent volunteers! Extra help is especially needed after 1:00 p.m. when our K through 2 students visit the fair. Even an hour can make a big difference! Contact your child’s teacher if you would like to help.
Every book purchased helps put more books into the hands of our young readers. We can’t wait for a great week of reading at CCETA! 📖🔵⚪
Our 4th graders put their math and science skills to work as they researched plants and garden supplies, planned what our garden would need, and made decisions about how to spend our community donations.
Students used multi-digit multiplication, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving to compare costs and determine what we could purchase while staying within our budget. They had to use their research and math evidence to make thoughtful choices for our garden!
We’re so proud of the way our students are learning that math isn’t just something we do on paper—it’s a tool we can use to solve real problems and make a difference in our school community!
Students used multi-digit multiplication, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving to compare costs and determine what we could purchase while staying within our budget. They had to use their research and math evidence to make thoughtful choices for our garden!
We’re so proud of the way our students are learning that math isn’t just something we do on paper—it’s a tool we can use to solve real problems and make a difference in our school community!
🍌🩺 SURGERY DAY IN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY!
Students in Mrs. Nikki’s Anatomy and Physiology class wrapped up their unit on skin and tissues with a patient who was a little more appealing than usual: Hanna Banana! 🍌
Students put what they’ve learned into practice by performing “surgeries” on their banana patients, applying concepts from the unit in a creative, hands on way.
It was a fun way to take what they’ve learned from the classroom and put their skills to the test!
Great work, future healthcare professionals! 🩺
Students in Mrs. Nikki’s Anatomy and Physiology class wrapped up their unit on skin and tissues with a patient who was a little more appealing than usual: Hanna Banana! 🍌
Students put what they’ve learned into practice by performing “surgeries” on their banana patients, applying concepts from the unit in a creative, hands on way.
It was a fun way to take what they’ve learned from the classroom and put their skills to the test!
Great work, future healthcare professionals! 🩺
📸 PICTURE MAKEUP DAY IS COMING!
Did you miss school pictures? Picture Makeup Day is Monday, September 28!
📅 Monday, September 28
📸 Picture Makeup Day
Mark your calendar and come ready to smile!
Did you miss school pictures? Picture Makeup Day is Monday, September 28!
📅 Monday, September 28
📸 Picture Makeup Day
Mark your calendar and come ready to smile!
A look back at tonight’s Senior High matchup as our Thunderbirds battled, competed, and brought the energy from start to finish! 💙🩶
🏈 CROSS COUNTY: 42 | STAR CITY: 24
From the field to the stands, our players, students, families, and community showed up and showed out! 📸🔥
THUNDERBIRDS GET THE WIN! 💙🩶🏆
#ThunderbirdPride #GoTbirds
🏈 CROSS COUNTY: 42 | STAR CITY: 24
From the field to the stands, our players, students, families, and community showed up and showed out! 📸🔥
THUNDERBIRDS GET THE WIN! 💙🩶🏆
#ThunderbirdPride #GoTbirds
It's time for our weekly character shout out!
Sarah and Lawson were nominated this week for demonstrating our core value of HUMILITY! Humility is the one core value we highlight all year long. They are great examples of putting others first, helping others succeed, and remembering that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves.
Let's celebrate these friends!
Sarah and Lawson were nominated this week for demonstrating our core value of HUMILITY! Humility is the one core value we highlight all year long. They are great examples of putting others first, helping others succeed, and remembering that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves.
Let's celebrate these friends!
📣 WE’RE HIRING! 🔵⚪
Cross County School District is looking for a Paraprofessional to join our team!
If you enjoy working with students, supporting teachers, and making a difference in the lives of children each day, we would love to hear from you.
💼 Position: Paraprofessional
🏫 Cross County School District
Come be part of a team committed to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed!
Interested in joining the Cross County team? Visit CrossCountySchools.com to get an application! 🔵⚪
Cross County School District is looking for a Paraprofessional to join our team!
If you enjoy working with students, supporting teachers, and making a difference in the lives of children each day, we would love to hear from you.
💼 Position: Paraprofessional
🏫 Cross County School District
Come be part of a team committed to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed!
Interested in joining the Cross County team? Visit CrossCountySchools.com to get an application! 🔵⚪
🏈 THURSDAY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS 🔵⚪
A few snapshots from tonight’s Junior High matchup at Thunderbird Stadium.
The Thunderbirds battled Earle but came up short, 46 to 22.
Win or lose, we’re proud to see our T Birds compete and represent Cross County. Here are a few moments from tonight’s game. 📸
FINAL | Earle 46, Cross County 22
🔵⚪ Go T Birds!
A few snapshots from tonight’s Junior High matchup at Thunderbird Stadium.
The Thunderbirds battled Earle but came up short, 46 to 22.
Win or lose, we’re proud to see our T Birds compete and represent Cross County. Here are a few moments from tonight’s game. 📸
FINAL | Earle 46, Cross County 22
🔵⚪ Go T Birds!
🙏 SEE YOU AT THE POLE
Students are invited to participate in See You at the Pole on Wednesday morning.
📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 7:45 a.m.
📍 High School Flag Pole
See You at the Pole is a voluntary, student initiated and student led gathering held before the school day.
Students who choose to participate will have an opportunity to gather together for prayer.
Students wishing to participate are welcome to gather at the flag pole at 7:45 a.m.
Students are invited to participate in See You at the Pole on Wednesday morning.
📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 7:45 a.m.
📍 High School Flag Pole
See You at the Pole is a voluntary, student initiated and student led gathering held before the school day.
Students who choose to participate will have an opportunity to gather together for prayer.
Students wishing to participate are welcome to gather at the flag pole at 7:45 a.m.
🥎 FINAL SOFTBALL TRYOUT! 🔵⚪
Missed the last softball tryout? Here’s your chance!
Cross County Softball will hold a final tryout for anyone who was unable to attend the previous one.
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 4:00 to 5:15 p.m.
📍 Softball Field
If you’re interested in being part of Cross County Softball, make plans to be there!
🥎 Don’t miss your final opportunity to try out!
Missed the last softball tryout? Here’s your chance!
Cross County Softball will hold a final tryout for anyone who was unable to attend the previous one.
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 4:00 to 5:15 p.m.
📍 Softball Field
If you’re interested in being part of Cross County Softball, make plans to be there!
🥎 Don’t miss your final opportunity to try out!
💙 ALL PRO DAD IS THIS FRIDAY! 💙
Our first All Pro Dad morning of the year is almost here! Elementary dads, we hope you’ll bring your kids and join us for a great start to your Friday morning.
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.
📍 High School Cafeteria
🚗 NEW LOCATION AND PARKING: Because we are meeting at the High School Cafeteria this year, please take a look at the parking map included with this post so you’ll know where to go Friday morning.
🚌 After All Pro Dad, a bus will transport elementary students back to their building for the school day.
We don’t want any student who wants to participate to be left out. If your child would like to attend but needs a stand in mentor, please email Kathryn.Pruiett@crosscountyschools.com or let your child’s teacher know.
Dads, bring your kids and join us Friday morning! We can’t wait to see everyone!
To RSVP visit https://tinyurl.com/4zf2jejh
Our first All Pro Dad morning of the year is almost here! Elementary dads, we hope you’ll bring your kids and join us for a great start to your Friday morning.
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.
📍 High School Cafeteria
🚗 NEW LOCATION AND PARKING: Because we are meeting at the High School Cafeteria this year, please take a look at the parking map included with this post so you’ll know where to go Friday morning.
🚌 After All Pro Dad, a bus will transport elementary students back to their building for the school day.
We don’t want any student who wants to participate to be left out. If your child would like to attend but needs a stand in mentor, please email Kathryn.Pruiett@crosscountyschools.com or let your child’s teacher know.
Dads, bring your kids and join us Friday morning! We can’t wait to see everyone!
To RSVP visit https://tinyurl.com/4zf2jejh
💻 HAPPY IT PROFESSIONALS DAY, MR. LOWERY! 🔵⚪
Today we’re recognizing Mr. Bryan Lowery, the person behind the technology that keeps Cross County connected!
From managing devices and networks to troubleshooting the unexpected problems that come with technology, Mr. Lowery works behind the scenes every day to support our students and staff.
With technology playing such an important role in teaching and learning at Cross County, we are thankful to have Mr. Lowery keeping everything running.
Help us show Mr. Lowery some appreciation today for all he does for Cross County School District! 💻👏
Today we’re recognizing Mr. Bryan Lowery, the person behind the technology that keeps Cross County connected!
From managing devices and networks to troubleshooting the unexpected problems that come with technology, Mr. Lowery works behind the scenes every day to support our students and staff.
With technology playing such an important role in teaching and learning at Cross County, we are thankful to have Mr. Lowery keeping everything running.
Help us show Mr. Lowery some appreciation today for all he does for Cross County School District! 💻👏
🇺🇸 FRIDAY NIGHT IS PATRIOTIC NIGHT! 🇺🇸
The Thunderbirds are back at Thunderbird Stadium this Friday as we welcome Star City to Cross County!
This week’s theme is PATRIOTIC, so break out the red, white, and blue and help us fill the stands with American pride! 🇺🇸
🏈 Cross County vs. Star City
📅 Friday, September 18
📍 Thunderbird Stadium
🇺🇸 Theme: Patriotic
Students, families, and fans, come ready to get loud and cheer on the T Birds under the Friday night lights!
Wear your red, white, and blue and we’ll see you at the stadium! 🇺🇸🏈🔵⚪
The Thunderbirds are back at Thunderbird Stadium this Friday as we welcome Star City to Cross County!
This week’s theme is PATRIOTIC, so break out the red, white, and blue and help us fill the stands with American pride! 🇺🇸
🏈 Cross County vs. Star City
📅 Friday, September 18
📍 Thunderbird Stadium
🇺🇸 Theme: Patriotic
Students, families, and fans, come ready to get loud and cheer on the T Birds under the Friday night lights!
Wear your red, white, and blue and we’ll see you at the stadium! 🇺🇸🏈🔵⚪
When we’re working toward a goal, sometimes we have to make difficult choices. Our school motto reminds us that we can’t always choose what is most fun, what our friends are doing, or what we’d rather be doing. We have to choose what is BEST RIGHT NOW to reach our goals!
Abraham Lincoln reminds us, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”
Braylee and Azlynn were caught this week making BEST choices—and helping those around them make choices that move them closer to their goals, too!
Abraham Lincoln reminds us, “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”
Braylee and Azlynn were caught this week making BEST choices—and helping those around them make choices that move them closer to their goals, too!
🫧 Spelling practice got a little messy at CCETA!
Students in Mrs. Teressa Davis’s elementary class traded pencils and paper for shaving cream as they practiced spelling rules and patterns!
Students used the shaving cream to write out words, recognize patterns, and reinforce the spelling skills they’ve been learning in class.
Hands on activities like this make practice memorable, engaging, and a whole lot more fun! 🔵⚪
Students in Mrs. Teressa Davis’s elementary class traded pencils and paper for shaving cream as they practiced spelling rules and patterns!
Students used the shaving cream to write out words, recognize patterns, and reinforce the spelling skills they’ve been learning in class.
Hands on activities like this make practice memorable, engaging, and a whole lot more fun! 🔵⚪
