Character Council took on Fall Fest! Each member created fun and interactive skits for grades K-2 that centered around our first three core values: humility, self-discipline, and compassion.
Lots of fun things happening today at the elementary! Before we kicked off our annual Fall Fest, we announced our weekly character nominees. Congratulate with us Blaire, Finley, and Bentley! Their peers nominated them for showing compassion in how they helped others in need. Thank you friends for making this place a less scary place!
It’s game day! The Cross County Thunderbirds are taking on the Marked Tree Indians tonight, with kickoff at 7:00 PM. Don’t miss a minute of the action — you can listen live on 107.3 BOB FM or watch the game on the Cross County Athletics Facebook page or the Cross County School District YouTube channel. Show your Thunderbird pride, and get ready to cheer on our team to victory! 🏈💙🤍
Veteran's Day is November 11, 2025 and Cross County Schools is proud to honor our local heroes! Veterans are invited to join us for a special Veterans Day Lunch as our way of saying thank you for your service. We look forward to celebrating and showing our appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country. There is a link with a form to complete so we can get an accurate count, name, and contact information needed to make this event go as smooth as possible.Cross County School Families: Please complete this survey by Monday, November 3rd. If you need assistance with the survey, you can call the High School office and we can take your information over the phone.
https://forms.gle/jjhrD2CTrbK32XTn9
https://forms.gle/jjhrD2CTrbK32XTn9
Buses will not be using Million Dollar Road today due to water over the roadway. There could be delays on some routes. We advise all students and parents to avoid using the road as well.
Weekly shoutout for COMPASSION!
It’s Game Day! Tonight is the Pink Out game as the Cross County Thunderbirds take on the Eagles at home! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM, so come out to support the team. Can’t make it to the game? No problem! You can listen live on 107.3 BOB FM or watch the livestream on the Cross County School District YouTube channel or the Cross County Athletics Facebook page. Let’s pack the stands, show our school spirit, and cheer the Thunderbirds on to victory! 💗🏈
🏈 The Junior High Thunderbirds finish the season undefeated at 9-0 and are your Conference Champions after a 24-8 win over Des Arc! Way to go, Thunderbirds! 💙🩶
It’s Jr. High Game Day! 💙🏈
Our Thunderbirds hit the road to take on Des Arc tonight.
7th Grade kicks off at 5:30 PM, followed by Jr. High at 7:00 PM.
Let’s bring the energy and cheer on our T-Birds as they battle the Eagles! 💙🩶
#ThunderbirdPride
Our Thunderbirds hit the road to take on Des Arc tonight.
7th Grade kicks off at 5:30 PM, followed by Jr. High at 7:00 PM.
Let’s bring the energy and cheer on our T-Birds as they battle the Eagles! 💙🩶
#ThunderbirdPride
🚨 Red Ribbon Week is October 28–November 1! 🚨
Next week, Cross County Schools will join schools across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a time to take a stand against drugs and make healthy choices for our future.
We’ll be celebrating with fun dress-up days all week long! 🎉
Check out the schedule below and show your school spirit each day as we commit to living drug-free! 💙
Next week, Cross County Schools will join schools across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a time to take a stand against drugs and make healthy choices for our future.
We’ll be celebrating with fun dress-up days all week long! 🎉
Check out the schedule below and show your school spirit each day as we commit to living drug-free! 💙
October edition of Nest News
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We celebrated our 1st Nine Week award winners with Pizza with the Principal! Students who received highest in reading, the PE award, or were recognized for our first two core values that we focused on, humility or self-discipline, ate all the delicious pizza they could! As always, a HUGE thank you to Wynne Pizza Hut for making this possible each time!
October = compassion at the elementary!
Updated 10/17/25: Cross County Community- Let's spread some holiday cheer together!
We're inviting families and students to join in creating heartfelt holiday cards for our military members.
Please drop off your finished cards at the elementary and high school offices by October 28, 2025 from 8:00 to 3:30 daily.
Let's come together as a community to show our gratitude and make the season brighter for those who serve!
Write a holiday greeting, keeping in mind that our troops are diverse in their holiday practices and beliefs. You may decide to write a personal note. For example: How do you celebrate the holidays? What are your family memories of holidays?. The troops enjoy learning about things that happen in your hometown or region of the country. The messages can be serious or funny or both, always keep in mind that appropriate wording is important.
Sign your first name ONLY and town and state where you live. Optional things to help build a connection could include if you are currently, or have been, in the military; if you are a member of club such as Lions or Rotary groups; if you are an elected official or a first responder, etc.
If your card is homemade, please keep the size to no larger than an 8 X 11 piece of paper folded in half. Do not worry is you do not have an envelope; cards will be mailed as a group. If you have an envelope, please do NOT seal it; there is also no need to address the outside, but feel free to decorate it if you want.
Please see some potential writing prompts attached to the post. Let's bring our communities together for this amazing opportunity to bring joy to our troops this holiday season!
We're inviting families and students to join in creating heartfelt holiday cards for our military members.
Please drop off your finished cards at the elementary and high school offices by October 28, 2025 from 8:00 to 3:30 daily.
Let's come together as a community to show our gratitude and make the season brighter for those who serve!
Write a holiday greeting, keeping in mind that our troops are diverse in their holiday practices and beliefs. You may decide to write a personal note. For example: How do you celebrate the holidays? What are your family memories of holidays?. The troops enjoy learning about things that happen in your hometown or region of the country. The messages can be serious or funny or both, always keep in mind that appropriate wording is important.
Sign your first name ONLY and town and state where you live. Optional things to help build a connection could include if you are currently, or have been, in the military; if you are a member of club such as Lions or Rotary groups; if you are an elected official or a first responder, etc.
If your card is homemade, please keep the size to no larger than an 8 X 11 piece of paper folded in half. Do not worry is you do not have an envelope; cards will be mailed as a group. If you have an envelope, please do NOT seal it; there is also no need to address the outside, but feel free to decorate it if you want.
Please see some potential writing prompts attached to the post. Let's bring our communities together for this amazing opportunity to bring joy to our troops this holiday season!
It’s Game Day! The Thunderbirds are ready to take on Lee County in an exciting game you won’t want to miss! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM in Marianna, so get ready to cheer on your team. Can’t make it to the game? No problem! You can listen live on 107.3 BOB FM or tune in to the Cross County Athletics Facebook page or the Cross County School District YouTube channel for live coverage. Let’s go, Thunderbirds! 💙🏈🤍
It’s Game Day!
Our Junior High Thunderbirds are back in action tonight at home as they take on Lee County! Kickoff is set for 6:00 PM at Thunderbird Stadium.
Come out, cheer loud, and show your Thunderbird pride 💙🤍
Cross County Schools is hosting a free flu shot clinic for all Cross County students. Please complete the form using the link below to register your student for their flu shot. If you would rather complete a paper form, please contact the school.
https://arcare.jotform.com/222794464172158
https://arcare.jotform.com/222794464172158
The Book Fair is just days away! The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to pay is with an eWallet. Create one for your child so they can shop cash free and independently! Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/crosscountyelementaryschool1
🎉 Congratulations to our incredible students, teachers, and staff! 🎉
Both Cross County Elementary Tech Academy and Cross County High School A New Tech School have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas for Beating the Odds!
🏆 Cross County Elementary Tech Academy earned recognition for High Math Growth in the Northeast Region.
🏆 Cross County High School A New Tech School earned recognition for High ELA Growth in the Northeast Region.
These awards celebrate schools where students are demonstrating exceptional growth on the ATLAS assessment—even when facing economic challenges outside of school. Growth like this is one of the best indicators of the positive impact our teachers are making every day.
We’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart that made this achievement possible. 💙🤍
#CrossCountyProud #BeatingTheOdds #EveryStudentEveryDay
Both Cross County Elementary Tech Academy and Cross County High School A New Tech School have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas for Beating the Odds!
🏆 Cross County Elementary Tech Academy earned recognition for High Math Growth in the Northeast Region.
🏆 Cross County High School A New Tech School earned recognition for High ELA Growth in the Northeast Region.
These awards celebrate schools where students are demonstrating exceptional growth on the ATLAS assessment—even when facing economic challenges outside of school. Growth like this is one of the best indicators of the positive impact our teachers are making every day.
We’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart that made this achievement possible. 💙🤍
#CrossCountyProud #BeatingTheOdds #EveryStudentEveryDay
The Cross County FCA would like to invite you to Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 PM in Thunderbird Stadium!
This student-led event is open to the entire community and offers a powerful evening of worship, prayer, and encouragement as students share stories of faith and hope.
Any student's interested in giving their testimony should contact Coach Amy at amy.smith@crosscountyschools.com.
This student-led event is open to the entire community and offers a powerful evening of worship, prayer, and encouragement as students share stories of faith and hope.
Any student's interested in giving their testimony should contact Coach Amy at amy.smith@crosscountyschools.com.
