⛳️🏆 Thunderbird Golf is off to a winning start!
Our boys golf team picked up their first win of the season yesterday, defeating West Memphis at The Ridges at Village Creek. Great job, Thunderbirds!
💙🩶 #ThunderbirdProud #GoTbirds #WinningStart
Our boys golf team picked up their first win of the season yesterday, defeating West Memphis at The Ridges at Village Creek. Great job, Thunderbirds!
💙🩶 #ThunderbirdProud #GoTbirds #WinningStart
📢 We’re Hiring!
Cross County Elementary Technology Academy is looking for a long-term substitute teacher to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to work with amazing students and staff while making a positive impact in our school.
If you’re interested, call the elementary office at 870-588-3337 for more information.
💙🩶 #ThunderbirdProud #JoinOurTeam #NowHiring
Cross County Elementary Technology Academy is looking for a long-term substitute teacher to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to work with amazing students and staff while making a positive impact in our school.
If you’re interested, call the elementary office at 870-588-3337 for more information.
💙🩶 #ThunderbirdProud #JoinOurTeam #NowHiring
📣 Meet Mrs. Devon Morris — our new Special Education teacher at Cross County Elementary!
Mrs. Morris is a proud graduate of Prairie Grove High School and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas. She now calls Cherry Valley home, where she lives with her husband, Dr. Nathan Morris, and their twin children, Cambree and Cooper.
When she’s not in the classroom, she enjoys watching her kids’ sports, cheering on the Thunderbirds and Razorbacks, hiking, and reading.
She shares, “I have always had a heart for children with special needs. I will love each one of them, but we will set expectations, strive for their highest potential, and have fun doing it!” This year, she is looking forward to developing deeper relationships within the school community.
Mrs. Morris is extra excited to be a Thunderbird because it means she gets to join the rest of her family in wearing blue and silver with pride. 💙🤍
Welcome to the T-Bird family, Dr. Morris!
Mrs. Morris is a proud graduate of Prairie Grove High School and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas. She now calls Cherry Valley home, where she lives with her husband, Dr. Nathan Morris, and their twin children, Cambree and Cooper.
When she’s not in the classroom, she enjoys watching her kids’ sports, cheering on the Thunderbirds and Razorbacks, hiking, and reading.
She shares, “I have always had a heart for children with special needs. I will love each one of them, but we will set expectations, strive for their highest potential, and have fun doing it!” This year, she is looking forward to developing deeper relationships within the school community.
Mrs. Morris is extra excited to be a Thunderbird because it means she gets to join the rest of her family in wearing blue and silver with pride. 💙🤍
Welcome to the T-Bird family, Dr. Morris!
It's another beautiful day in the CCSD neighborhood!
📣 Deadline Approaching – Nominate Today! 📣
There’s still time to submit your nominations for the 2025 Class of the Cross County High School Alumni Hall of Distinction and the Honorary Thunderbird Award — but don’t wait too long! 🗓 The deadline is August 31, 2025.
The Hall of Distinction honors Cross County graduates who have made a lasting impact through career achievements, community service, leadership, or other significant contributions.
The Honorary Thunderbird Award recognizes non-alumni who have made a profound difference in the life of our school and community.
✅ Nominate an outstanding Thunderbird (or Honorary Thunderbird) today by visiting: https://form.jotform.com/232527953384060
Help us celebrate those who make Cross County shine! 💙🩶
There’s still time to submit your nominations for the 2025 Class of the Cross County High School Alumni Hall of Distinction and the Honorary Thunderbird Award — but don’t wait too long! 🗓 The deadline is August 31, 2025.
The Hall of Distinction honors Cross County graduates who have made a lasting impact through career achievements, community service, leadership, or other significant contributions.
The Honorary Thunderbird Award recognizes non-alumni who have made a profound difference in the life of our school and community.
✅ Nominate an outstanding Thunderbird (or Honorary Thunderbird) today by visiting: https://form.jotform.com/232527953384060
Help us celebrate those who make Cross County shine! 💙🩶
First full week is in the books, let's celebrate!
We are ready to start another year of growing character!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at CCETA! Please take time to review the traffic flow map picture before tomorrow. Parents are welcome to walk students in tomorrow morning, but after tomorrow morning students will need to ride the bus or be dropped off in the car rider line. Please drive through the car rider line in the mornings and afternoons to pick up students instead of walking up to the line.
2025 Thunderbird Football Parent Meeting
📅 Tuesday, July 29th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 High School Gym
This MANDATORY meeting is for Junior High & Senior High football parents. Please bring a cell phone or device if possible.
We’ll cover:
✅ DragonFly sign-up (required by AAA)
✅ Parent permission forms
✅ Heat & concussion safety info
✅ Pre-game meal sign-up for both teams
We’re excited for an amazing season — and it all starts with YOU. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable!
See you there! Go Thunderbirds! ⚡
📅 Tuesday, July 29th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 High School Gym
This MANDATORY meeting is for Junior High & Senior High football parents. Please bring a cell phone or device if possible.
We’ll cover:
✅ DragonFly sign-up (required by AAA)
✅ Parent permission forms
✅ Heat & concussion safety info
✅ Pre-game meal sign-up for both teams
We’re excited for an amazing season — and it all starts with YOU. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable!
See you there! Go Thunderbirds! ⚡
💙🎁 A huge THANK YOU to the incredible individuals and businesses who helped make our Back-to-School Professional Development extra special! Your generous door prizes added excitement and joy to the day—and reminded us just how supportive our community truly is.
We’re grateful to these sponsors for pouring into our staff as we gear up for the new school year:
✨ Cassie & Trevor Malone
✨ Cara & Pete V. Imboden
✨ Cross Bank
✨ Tammy & Brent Phillips
✨ Cache River Rice
✨ Sew Sisters Boutique
✨ Rachelle Emberton
✨ Donna & Pete IV Imboden
✨ Jennifer & Dennis Martin
✨ River Rose
✨ Jennifer Wyatt
✨ Little Eva’s Floral Shoppe
✨ Ashley Hill
✨ Wynne Nutrition
✨ Big O’s Ribs
✨ Las Tres Hermanas
Your kindness is noticed and appreciated. Here’s to a strong start to 2025! 💙 #ThunderbirdProud #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport
We’re grateful to these sponsors for pouring into our staff as we gear up for the new school year:
✨ Cassie & Trevor Malone
✨ Cara & Pete V. Imboden
✨ Cross Bank
✨ Tammy & Brent Phillips
✨ Cache River Rice
✨ Sew Sisters Boutique
✨ Rachelle Emberton
✨ Donna & Pete IV Imboden
✨ Jennifer & Dennis Martin
✨ River Rose
✨ Jennifer Wyatt
✨ Little Eva’s Floral Shoppe
✨ Ashley Hill
✨ Wynne Nutrition
✨ Big O’s Ribs
✨ Las Tres Hermanas
Your kindness is noticed and appreciated. Here’s to a strong start to 2025! 💙 #ThunderbirdProud #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport
🚨 Thunderbird Trophy Alert 🚨
We’re kicking off the first Thunderbird Trophy handoff of the new school year—and it’s going to someone who keeps this place running behind the scenes: Mr. Jerry Buchanan!
Ms. Mary Sanders passed the trophy to Mr. Buchanan because, in her words, “He’s always available when people need something.”
In his role, he's often the first call when a problem pops up—and somehow, he’s always ready with a fix. Whether it’s buses, buildings, or anything in between, Mr. Buchanan shows up with reliability, kindness, and a whole lot of Thunderbird pride.
Thank you, Mr. Buchanan, for being the steady hand that helps keep everything moving. 💙🩶
🎓 Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Hall of Distinction! 🎓
Do you know a Cross County graduate who has made a lasting impact in their career, community, or beyond, or someone who deserves to be named an Honorary Thunderbird? Help us honor them!
We’re now accepting nominations for the 2025 Class of the Cross County School District Hall of Distinction — a recognition of alumni who have gone above and beyond in their field or service.
🗓 Nominations are open until August 31, 2025.
This marks our third year of celebrating outstanding Cross County alumni, and we can’t wait to highlight even more incredible stories of leadership, service, and success. 💙
📥 To nominate someone:
Visit https://form.jotform.com/232527953384060 to access the nomination form.
Share your nominee’s accomplishments and impact.
Submit your form by August 31!
Do you know a Cross County graduate who has made a lasting impact in their career, community, or beyond, or someone who deserves to be named an Honorary Thunderbird? Help us honor them!
We’re now accepting nominations for the 2025 Class of the Cross County School District Hall of Distinction — a recognition of alumni who have gone above and beyond in their field or service.
🗓 Nominations are open until August 31, 2025.
This marks our third year of celebrating outstanding Cross County alumni, and we can’t wait to highlight even more incredible stories of leadership, service, and success. 💙
📥 To nominate someone:
Visit https://form.jotform.com/232527953384060 to access the nomination form.
Share your nominee’s accomplishments and impact.
Submit your form by August 31!
📊 ATLAS Test Scores Now Available! 📊
Parents and guardians — ATLAS test results are in! You can now view your student’s scores to see how they performed on this important end-of-year assessment.
✅ Scores are available at https://atlasportal.org/families.html
These results help us understand where your child is thriving and where we can provide extra support as we work together to educate the whole child — preparing them to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a global society. 🌎
If you have any questions or need help accessing the scores, reach out to your child's counselor.
Parents and guardians — ATLAS test results are in! You can now view your student’s scores to see how they performed on this important end-of-year assessment.
✅ Scores are available at https://atlasportal.org/families.html
These results help us understand where your child is thriving and where we can provide extra support as we work together to educate the whole child — preparing them to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a global society. 🌎
If you have any questions or need help accessing the scores, reach out to your child's counselor.
📣 Mark your calendars, Thunderbird families!
Open House is Tuesday, July 29 from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Come meet your teachers, tour the buildings, and get ready for an amazing year ahead!
The first day of school is Thursday, July 31!
📝 New to the district? You can stop by any time to register. We’re excited to have you as part of the Thunderbird family! 💙🩶
Open House is Tuesday, July 29 from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Come meet your teachers, tour the buildings, and get ready for an amazing year ahead!
The first day of school is Thursday, July 31!
📝 New to the district? You can stop by any time to register. We’re excited to have you as part of the Thunderbird family! 💙🩶
📚✏️ ACT Test Day is This Saturday! ✏️📚
All students taking the ACT on Saturday, July 19 need to arrive on time and be prepared!
Here’s what you must bring with you:
✅ Photo ID (Driver’s license or school ID)
✅ Printed ACT admission ticket
✅ #2 pencils (No mechanical pencils!)
✅ Approved calculator (Check act.org/calculator-policy if you’re unsure)
✅ Water and a snack (optional, for break time)
📍 Be sure to get a good night’s sleep and arrive early so you’re not rushed.
You've worked hard—now show what you know! 💪
All students taking the ACT on Saturday, July 19 need to arrive on time and be prepared!
Here’s what you must bring with you:
✅ Photo ID (Driver’s license or school ID)
✅ Printed ACT admission ticket
✅ #2 pencils (No mechanical pencils!)
✅ Approved calculator (Check act.org/calculator-policy if you’re unsure)
✅ Water and a snack (optional, for break time)
📍 Be sure to get a good night’s sleep and arrive early so you’re not rushed.
You've worked hard—now show what you know! 💪
🚨 We Need Your Help! 🚨
Today is the LAST DAY to vote for Cross County Elementary Technology Academy in the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity! 🏆💙
We’re a small school in rural Arkansas with a BIG story — and now the world is watching. Let’s make sure they see the strength, heart, and resilience of our students, teachers, and community.
🗳️ Vote here: tinyurl.com/3xh9bzzw
✅ Already voted? We still need you!
👉 Please SHARE this post and help us get the word out. Every vote counts — and every share helps us reach someone new.
Thank you for believing in us. Let’s finish strong together! 💪
Today is the LAST DAY to vote for Cross County Elementary Technology Academy in the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity! 🏆💙
We’re a small school in rural Arkansas with a BIG story — and now the world is watching. Let’s make sure they see the strength, heart, and resilience of our students, teachers, and community.
🗳️ Vote here: tinyurl.com/3xh9bzzw
✅ Already voted? We still need you!
👉 Please SHARE this post and help us get the word out. Every vote counts — and every share helps us reach someone new.
Thank you for believing in us. Let’s finish strong together! 💪
Reminder that TODAY is the deadline to sign up for the Youth Football Camp to guarantee a t-shirt!
We welcome and want ALL students entering grades K-6 to come camp with us!
Walk-ups are welcome, but t-shirts are not guaranteed!
We can’t wait to see you on July 14th at Thunderbird Stadium!
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/251595148730057
We welcome and want ALL students entering grades K-6 to come camp with us!
Walk-ups are welcome, but t-shirts are not guaranteed!
We can’t wait to see you on July 14th at Thunderbird Stadium!
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/251595148730057
🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨
Cross County School District is looking for amazing people to join our team! We currently have openings for the following positions:
✨ Long-Term Paraprofessional Substitute (Elementary Self-Contained)
✨ Elementary Self-Contained Teacher
✨ Bus Driver (Full-time or substitute)
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, we want YOU to be part of the Thunderbird family! 💙🩶
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Supportive team environment
✅ Opportunity to impact the future of our community
📍 Apply online: https://www.crosscountyschools.com/page/job-openings-application
📍 Questions? Contact us at 870-588-3337.
Join us in educating the whole child and preparing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens. 🚌🍎✏️
📣 We’re Hiring!
Cross County High School is looking for a passionate and dedicated 7–12 Social Studies teacher who is also ready to make an impact on the court as an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. A second sport assignment will be determined.
Come be part of a supportive team and help shape the future—both in the classroom and in athletics! 🏀📚
📩 Interested applicants should contact Principal/AD Cody Goulart at cody.goulart@crosscountyschools.com.
🎉 The secret is out! 🎉
We’re in the Top 10 Finalist schools for the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity, 2025! 🏆
Help us win the Community Choice Award—vote now! 🗳️
👉 https://vote.worldsbestschool.org/publicvote25/entry/2678
Voting ends July 9!
#StrongSchools #WorldsBestSchool #CCETA
