🐟 Our Creature of Character Came to LIFE! 🐟
What an incredible Thursday and Friday at school! We were so excited to welcome Arkansas Game and Fish and their AMAZING 30-foot-long, 16-foot-wide, and 11-foot-tall largemouth bass! 😲🎣
Our K–6th grade students had the opportunity to explore this giant bass inside and out, participate in fun fishing games, and even color their very own largemouth bass coloring sheets!
This visit was especially meaningful because it connected perfectly with our Core Value of GRATITUDE! 💙Our Creature of Character for gratitude is the largemouth bass. The bass always seems eager to gobble up whatever is thrown his way. While we may not always love everything that comes our way, there is always something we can find to be grateful for.
And this week, we were definitely grateful!
We are incredibly thankful for this wonderful opportunity and for our partnership with Arkansas Game and Fish for helping us LITERALLY bring one of our Creatures of Character to life! 🐟✨
What an incredible Thursday and Friday at school! We were so excited to welcome Arkansas Game and Fish and their AMAZING 30-foot-long, 16-foot-wide, and 11-foot-tall largemouth bass! 😲🎣
Our K–6th grade students had the opportunity to explore this giant bass inside and out, participate in fun fishing games, and even color their very own largemouth bass coloring sheets!
This visit was especially meaningful because it connected perfectly with our Core Value of GRATITUDE! 💙Our Creature of Character for gratitude is the largemouth bass. The bass always seems eager to gobble up whatever is thrown his way. While we may not always love everything that comes our way, there is always something we can find to be grateful for.
And this week, we were definitely grateful!
We are incredibly thankful for this wonderful opportunity and for our partnership with Arkansas Game and Fish for helping us LITERALLY bring one of our Creatures of Character to life! 🐟✨
This week, we caught Emmett and Ava-James showing what humility looks like! They were noticed by teachers and peers helping others in need and cleaning up messes that weren’t even their own. 🐝
Our Creature of Character the Honeybee reminds us that we’re strongest when we work together and look for ways to help others. We are so thankful of these two for choosing to do these things without needing recognition...but we are sure glad to celebrate them! 💙🤍
Our Creature of Character the Honeybee reminds us that we’re strongest when we work together and look for ways to help others. We are so thankful of these two for choosing to do these things without needing recognition...but we are sure glad to celebrate them! 💙🤍
🔬👁️ Science came to life today at CCETA!
Our 4th graders had a hands on science experience as they built models of the eye to explore how its different structures work together and help organisms survive.
Students didn’t just learn about the parts of the eye. They had the opportunity to build it, see it, and explain it!
Hands on learning helps turn big science concepts into experiences our students can see and understand. Great work, 4th grade! 🔵⚪
Our 4th graders had a hands on science experience as they built models of the eye to explore how its different structures work together and help organisms survive.
Students didn’t just learn about the parts of the eye. They had the opportunity to build it, see it, and explain it!
Hands on learning helps turn big science concepts into experiences our students can see and understand. Great work, 4th grade! 🔵⚪
🥤 SAVE THOSE POP TABS! 🔵⚪
CCETA is participating in the Arkansas Pop Tab Challenge to support Arkansas Children’s Hospital and help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House!
From August through April, we’re asking our students, families, staff, and community to save the tabs from aluminum cans and send them to CCETA.
It may seem like a small thing, but when our entire community gets involved, those little tabs can make a BIG difference for families! 💙
Start saving your pop tabs today and help CCETA turn something small into something meaningful!
CCETA is participating in the Arkansas Pop Tab Challenge to support Arkansas Children’s Hospital and help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House!
From August through April, we’re asking our students, families, staff, and community to save the tabs from aluminum cans and send them to CCETA.
It may seem like a small thing, but when our entire community gets involved, those little tabs can make a BIG difference for families! 💙
Start saving your pop tabs today and help CCETA turn something small into something meaningful!
🏈🔵⚪ IT’S GAME DAY! ⚪🔵🏈
Thunderbird Football takes the field TONIGHT as Cross County hosts Blytheville in our Football Benefit Game!
🏈 Cross County vs. Blytheville
⏰ Junior High | 6:00 p.m.
⏰ Senior High | 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Admission: $5 for all adults and students
💵 Cash only at the gate
🎫 AAA passes are the ONLY passes accepted
It’s our first chance to pack the stands and cheer on our Thunderbird student athletes this season!
Watch on the Cross County Athletics Facebook page or the Cross County School District Youtube Channel.
Thunderbird Football takes the field TONIGHT as Cross County hosts Blytheville in our Football Benefit Game!
🏈 Cross County vs. Blytheville
⏰ Junior High | 6:00 p.m.
⏰ Senior High | 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Admission: $5 for all adults and students
💵 Cash only at the gate
🎫 AAA passes are the ONLY passes accepted
It’s our first chance to pack the stands and cheer on our Thunderbird student athletes this season!
Watch on the Cross County Athletics Facebook page or the Cross County School District Youtube Channel.
SENIOR ADS ARE ON SALE NOW!
It’s time to celebrate your senior and give them a special place in this year’s Cross County High School Yearbook!
ONLY 20 PAGES ARE AVAILABLE!
Senior ads are available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Senior Ad Pricing:
• 1/4 Page — $100
• 1/2 Page — $200
• Full Page — $300
Students may purchase more than one ad if space is still available.
IMPORTANT: Payment must be received to officially reserve and claim your ad space. Simply requesting or expressing interest in an ad does not guarantee your spot.
This is a special opportunity to celebrate your senior with photos, memories, and a personal message they can look back on for years to come.
Don’t miss out! With only 20 pages available, these spots will go quickly.
Reserve your senior ad today and make sure your senior has a special place in the memories of the Class of 2027!
It’s time to celebrate your senior and give them a special place in this year’s Cross County High School Yearbook!
ONLY 20 PAGES ARE AVAILABLE!
Senior ads are available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Senior Ad Pricing:
• 1/4 Page — $100
• 1/2 Page — $200
• Full Page — $300
Students may purchase more than one ad if space is still available.
IMPORTANT: Payment must be received to officially reserve and claim your ad space. Simply requesting or expressing interest in an ad does not guarantee your spot.
This is a special opportunity to celebrate your senior with photos, memories, and a personal message they can look back on for years to come.
Don’t miss out! With only 20 pages available, these spots will go quickly.
Reserve your senior ad today and make sure your senior has a special place in the memories of the Class of 2027!
The Thunderbirds take the field Tuesday night as we welcome Blytheville for the Cross County Football Benefit Game!
📅 Tuesday, August 18
🏈 Cross County vs. Blytheville
⏰ Junior High: 6:00 p.m.
⏰ Senior High: 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is $5 for all adults and students.
Please note: AAA passes are the ONLY passes that will be accepted for this game. All other admission passes will not be accepted. Cash only will be accepted at the gate for paid admission.
Come out, fill the stands, and support our Thunderbird student athletes as they take on Blytheville!
📅 Tuesday, August 18
🏈 Cross County vs. Blytheville
⏰ Junior High: 6:00 p.m.
⏰ Senior High: 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is $5 for all adults and students.
Please note: AAA passes are the ONLY passes that will be accepted for this game. All other admission passes will not be accepted. Cash only will be accepted at the gate for paid admission.
Come out, fill the stands, and support our Thunderbird student athletes as they take on Blytheville!
📢 Important Information for Elementary Families
The Cross County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with our schools to send National Child ID packets home with all elementary students.
These packets are designed to help families keep important identifying information in one safe place in case it is ever needed during an emergency.
Parents should complete the packet and keep it at home in a safe location. Please do not return the completed packet to the school or the Sheriff’s Office.
If you have not received a packet yet, please watch your child’s backpack and paperwork over the next two weeks.
We appreciate the Cross County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with our schools and families to help keep our students safe. 💙
The Cross County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with our schools to send National Child ID packets home with all elementary students.
These packets are designed to help families keep important identifying information in one safe place in case it is ever needed during an emergency.
Parents should complete the packet and keep it at home in a safe location. Please do not return the completed packet to the school or the Sheriff’s Office.
If you have not received a packet yet, please watch your child’s backpack and paperwork over the next two weeks.
We appreciate the Cross County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with our schools and families to help keep our students safe. 💙
💙🤍 Humility in Action! 🐝
We are so excited to celebrate Cole and Miller who were nominated this week for demonstrating our core value of Humility!
These two students are showing us that humility is more than simply thinking less of ourselves—it’s choosing to think about others. By being intentional about the people around them, their actions helped create a more positive, peaceful, and harmonious environment for everyone.
We love seeing our students start the year with such purpose, thinking about how their choices and actions can make a difference in their classrooms and our school community.
Keep choosing humility, Cole and Miller! You are helping us build a community where how we treat others matters. 🐝💙🤍
We are so excited to celebrate Cole and Miller who were nominated this week for demonstrating our core value of Humility!
These two students are showing us that humility is more than simply thinking less of ourselves—it’s choosing to think about others. By being intentional about the people around them, their actions helped create a more positive, peaceful, and harmonious environment for everyone.
We love seeing our students start the year with such purpose, thinking about how their choices and actions can make a difference in their classrooms and our school community.
Keep choosing humility, Cole and Miller! You are helping us build a community where how we treat others matters. 🐝💙🤍
Anatomy & Physiology just got a little sweeter!
Students in Mrs. Nikki Williams’ Anatomy and Physiology class put their knowledge to work by reviewing directional terms through gummy bear dissections!
This hands on activity gave students a fun way to practice using anatomical terminology while applying what they have been learning in class.
Learning is always a little more memorable when gummy bears are involved!
Students in Mrs. Nikki Williams’ Anatomy and Physiology class put their knowledge to work by reviewing directional terms through gummy bear dissections!
This hands on activity gave students a fun way to practice using anatomical terminology while applying what they have been learning in class.
Learning is always a little more memorable when gummy bears are involved!
🏐 VOLLEYBALL IS COMING TO CROSS COUNTY! 🏐
We’re excited to get something NEW started at Cross County! Volleyball practice begins next week for our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in the elementary gym.
🔵 7th & 8th Grade
📅 Mondays
⏰ 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
⚪ 6th Grade
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
All practices will be held after school in the elementary gym.
We’re looking forward to watching our students learn the game, build their skills, and help us launch volleyball at Cross County! 🏐🔵⚪
We’re excited to get something NEW started at Cross County! Volleyball practice begins next week for our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in the elementary gym.
🔵 7th & 8th Grade
📅 Mondays
⏰ 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
⚪ 6th Grade
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
All practices will be held after school in the elementary gym.
We’re looking forward to watching our students learn the game, build their skills, and help us launch volleyball at Cross County! 🏐🔵⚪
📅 SAVE THE DATES | Upcoming School Breaks
Cross County families, we know schedules fill up quickly! Here’s a look ahead at our upcoming school breaks for the fall semester.
🇺🇸 Labor Day Break
No School: Friday, September 4 & Monday, September 7
🍂 Fall Break
No School: Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9
🦃 Thanksgiving Break
No School: Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27
We’re sharing these dates early to give families plenty of time to plan ahead. Save this post, add the dates to your calendar, and share with another Cross County family! 🔵⚪
Cross County families, we know schedules fill up quickly! Here’s a look ahead at our upcoming school breaks for the fall semester.
🇺🇸 Labor Day Break
No School: Friday, September 4 & Monday, September 7
🍂 Fall Break
No School: Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9
🦃 Thanksgiving Break
No School: Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27
We’re sharing these dates early to give families plenty of time to plan ahead. Save this post, add the dates to your calendar, and share with another Cross County family! 🔵⚪
⚾ BASEBALL TRYOUT TIME CHANGE ⚾
Please note the updated time for Cross County Baseball Tryouts this Saturday!
📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ NEW TIME: 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Tryouts were previously scheduled for the afternoon, so please help us spread the word about the change!
Tryouts are open to students in grades 9 through 12. All participants must have an updated physical.
Players should bring baseball pants, a baseball hat, belt, cleats, glove and bat. Catchers should also bring their catching gear.
🔵⚪ Please share to help us get the word out about the NEW TIME!
Please note the updated time for Cross County Baseball Tryouts this Saturday!
📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ NEW TIME: 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Tryouts were previously scheduled for the afternoon, so please help us spread the word about the change!
Tryouts are open to students in grades 9 through 12. All participants must have an updated physical.
Players should bring baseball pants, a baseball hat, belt, cleats, glove and bat. Catchers should also bring their catching gear.
🔵⚪ Please share to help us get the word out about the NEW TIME!
📸 Picture Day is coming!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 25!
Students in elementary, high school, and seniors taking composite photos will all have their pictures made that day.
Parents, please make sure your child comes to school dressed in their chosen outfit and ready to show off their biggest smile! 😄
We can't wait to see all of those smiling faces on Picture Day! 💙🩶
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 25!
Students in elementary, high school, and seniors taking composite photos will all have their pictures made that day.
Parents, please make sure your child comes to school dressed in their chosen outfit and ready to show off their biggest smile! 😄
We can't wait to see all of those smiling faces on Picture Day! 💙🩶
🍽️ The first Thunderbird Trophy pass of the new school year is here!
Congratulations to Ms. Patsy in the elementary cafeteria on being selected as the next recipient of the Thunderbird Trophy by Ms. Bobbie!
Every day, Ms. Patsy does so much more than serve meals. She helps create a welcoming place where our elementary students know they are cared for, valued, and loved. Her kindness, dedication, and warm smile make a difference in the lives of countless students each day.
Thank you, Ms. Patsy, for everything you do to help nourish both the bodies and hearts of our youngest Thunderbirds. We are grateful to have you as part of the Cross County family!
Character Fridays are back!
Today we are celebrating two students who beautifully demonstrated what humility looks like in action. Ava and Easton were nominated by both their peers and teachers for going out of their way to help students who were struggling to adjust to a new school or a new school year.
Our Creature of Character for humility, the Honeybee, reminds us that the strongest communities are built when everyone works together. Honeybees don't work for themselves—they work side by side so the entire hive can thrive. True humility isn't about seeking recognition—it's about noticing others, offering a helping hand, and making someone feel like they belong.
Thank you, Ava and Easton, for making others feel welcomed, valued, and supported!
Today we are celebrating two students who beautifully demonstrated what humility looks like in action. Ava and Easton were nominated by both their peers and teachers for going out of their way to help students who were struggling to adjust to a new school or a new school year.
Our Creature of Character for humility, the Honeybee, reminds us that the strongest communities are built when everyone works together. Honeybees don't work for themselves—they work side by side so the entire hive can thrive. True humility isn't about seeking recognition—it's about noticing others, offering a helping hand, and making someone feel like they belong.
Thank you, Ava and Easton, for making others feel welcomed, valued, and supported!
⚾ Cross County Baseball Tryouts are Almost Here! ⚾
Think you have what it takes to wear the blue and silver? Join us for Cross County Baseball Tryouts on Saturday, August 15!
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 15
🕛 Time: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Tryout Schedule
⚾ 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
• Hitting
• Baserunning
• Fielding
⚾ 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
• Pitching
• Catching
👥 Who Can Try Out?
Students in grades 9 through 12
✅ Requirements
• Current physical is required
🎒 What to Bring
• Baseball pants
• Baseball hat
• Belt
• Cleats
• Glove
• Bat
• Catchers should bring their full catching gear
Come ready to compete, work hard, and show what you can do. We can't wait to see you on the field! 🔥⚾
Think you have what it takes to wear the blue and silver? Join us for Cross County Baseball Tryouts on Saturday, August 15!
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 15
🕛 Time: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Tryout Schedule
⚾ 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
• Hitting
• Baserunning
• Fielding
⚾ 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
• Pitching
• Catching
👥 Who Can Try Out?
Students in grades 9 through 12
✅ Requirements
• Current physical is required
🎒 What to Bring
• Baseball pants
• Baseball hat
• Belt
• Cleats
• Glove
• Bat
• Catchers should bring their full catching gear
Come ready to compete, work hard, and show what you can do. We can't wait to see you on the field! 🔥⚾
Sometimes the best advice comes from someone who was just in your shoes.
Today, Ms. Callahan's 7th grade math students kicked off the year with a fun scavenger hunt, searching the classroom for advice left behind by last year's 7th graders on "How to Survive This Math Class."
From study tips to words of encouragement, students discovered that success in math isn't about having all the answers. It's about working hard, asking questions, and never giving up.
What a creative way to build confidence, spark curiosity, and remind our newest 7th graders that they've got this!
Today, Ms. Callahan's 7th grade math students kicked off the year with a fun scavenger hunt, searching the classroom for advice left behind by last year's 7th graders on "How to Survive This Math Class."
From study tips to words of encouragement, students discovered that success in math isn't about having all the answers. It's about working hard, asking questions, and never giving up.
What a creative way to build confidence, spark curiosity, and remind our newest 7th graders that they've got this!
We're ready to deepen those character roots this year, and our 4th graders are off to a fantastic start in exploring our "Creatures of Character"! Working together in their table groups, students collaborated to sort through various real-world scenarios and examples of good character. Afterward, each table became experts on one of our seven core values, using a placemat consensus strategy to brainstorm, discuss, and determine the true meaning of their assigned character value. It was wonderful to see such amazing teamwork and thoughtful discussions about what it takes to show great character and to be true "Creatures of Character"!
🏆 Now Accepting 2026 Hall of Distinction Nominations!
Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on Cross County School District or achieved extraordinary success after graduating? Now is your chance to recognize them!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Cross County Hall of Distinction.
🗓 Nomination Deadline: August 31, 2026
Submit your nomination here:
🔗 https://www.crosscountyschools.com/page/hall-of-distinction
Help us honor the individuals whose achievements, leadership, and service continue to make our school and community proud.
Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on Cross County School District or achieved extraordinary success after graduating? Now is your chance to recognize them!
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Cross County Hall of Distinction.
🗓 Nomination Deadline: August 31, 2026
Submit your nomination here:
🔗 https://www.crosscountyschools.com/page/hall-of-distinction
Help us honor the individuals whose achievements, leadership, and service continue to make our school and community proud.
