🏈 FOOTBALL IS BACK! 🏈
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 and other admission passes will not be accepted for this benefit game. Cash only will be accepted at the gate.
Come out, fill the stands, and support our Thunderbird student athletes as they take on Blytheville! 🔵⚪🏈
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 and other admission passes will not be accepted for this benefit game. Cash only will be accepted at the gate.
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.
🚗 High School Parent Traffic Reminder
If you are dropping off or picking up a high school student, the best route out of the parking lot is to exit to the north behind the bus shop.
Please note that you will not be able to drop off or pick up at the high school and then enter the elementary car rider line without first getting back onto the highway and circling around the elementary school.
Planning your route ahead of time will help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently for everyone. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through our new traffic pattern this school year!
Tomorrow is more than the first day of school. It’s the beginning of new friendships, new opportunities, and another year of helping every student grow.
Behind every great school year is a team of people who have spent the summer preparing classrooms, planning lessons, cleaning buildings, driving buses, serving meals, supporting technology, and getting everything ready to welcome our students back.
This is the team that will greet your children each day with encouragement, care, and high expectations. We are excited to welcome everyone back and can’t wait to see our hallways filled with students again.
Here’s to a great 2026-2027 school year. We’ll see you tomorrow!
The first day of school is almost here, and we want to help make arrival and dismissal as smooth as possible!
Please take a moment to review the traffic map before Thursday morning.
🚗 Elementary Car Rider Information
• Student drop off and pickup will take place behind the cafeteria.
• The car rider line will begin as two lanes to help keep traffic moving.
• Near the propane tank, the two lanes will merge into one lane before reaching the drop off and pickup area.
• Please watch for staff members who will be there to direct traffic and assist families.
Thank you for your patience as everyone gets used to our updated traffic pattern. By working together and following the map, we can help keep our students safe and get everyone where they need to be as efficiently as possible.
We can't wait to welcome our students back for an amazing school year!
Please take a moment to review the traffic map before Thursday morning.
🚗 Elementary Car Rider Information
• Student drop off and pickup will take place behind the cafeteria.
• The car rider line will begin as two lanes to help keep traffic moving.
• Near the propane tank, the two lanes will merge into one lane before reaching the drop off and pickup area.
• Please watch for staff members who will be there to direct traffic and assist families.
Thank you for your patience as everyone gets used to our updated traffic pattern. By working together and following the map, we can help keep our students safe and get everyone where they need to be as efficiently as possible.
We can't wait to welcome our students back for an amazing school year!
🌅 Class of 2027, it's time to kick off your senior year! 🌅
Join us for Senior Sunrise on Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 a.m. in Thunderbird Stadium as we celebrate the beginning of your final year at Cross County High School.
Don't forget to bring:
☀️ Items to decorate your car before school
🩵 A blanket to sit on
🥤 A water bottle so you can fill it up with lemonade from the lemonade stand and take it with you to school
Let's make memories, watch the sunrise together, and start senior year the best way possible. We can't wait to see the Class of 2027 there!
Join us for Senior Sunrise on Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 a.m. in Thunderbird Stadium as we celebrate the beginning of your final year at Cross County High School.
Don't forget to bring:
☀️ Items to decorate your car before school
🩵 A blanket to sit on
🥤 A water bottle so you can fill it up with lemonade from the lemonade stand and take it with you to school
Let's make memories, watch the sunrise together, and start senior year the best way possible. We can't wait to see the Class of 2027 there!
⛳ Calling All Cross County High School Golfers! 💙🩶
Are you a student in grades 9 through 12 interested in playing golf this season?
Whether you're an experienced golfer or looking to get involved, we'd love to hear from you!
If you're interested in joining the Cross County golf team, please contact Coach Kyle James at Kyle.James@CrossCountySchools.com for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on the course! 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
#ComeGrowWithUs #CrossCountyGolf
Are you a student in grades 9 through 12 interested in playing golf this season?
Whether you're an experienced golfer or looking to get involved, we'd love to hear from you!
If you're interested in joining the Cross County golf team, please contact Coach Kyle James at Kyle.James@CrossCountySchools.com for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on the course! 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
#ComeGrowWithUs #CrossCountyGolf
📚 High School Schedule & MacBook Pickup
Students in grades 7 through 12 can pick up their class schedules and MacBooks on Monday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Cross County High School office.
Before a MacBook can be checked out, each student must complete the Acceptable Use and Technology Agreement.
🖥️ Complete the agreement here: https://form.jotform.com/261943734335057
We look forward to seeing everyone and getting ready for a great school year!
Students in grades 7 through 12 can pick up their class schedules and MacBooks on Monday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Cross County High School office.
Before a MacBook can be checked out, each student must complete the Acceptable Use and Technology Agreement.
🖥️ Complete the agreement here: https://form.jotform.com/261943734335057
We look forward to seeing everyone and getting ready for a great school year!
