Did you know that most people give up on their New Year's resolutions by mid-January?! Well, that is NOT the case for our 4th grade! At the beginning of the semester they reviewed our seven core values (humility, self-discipline, compassion, respect, courage, integrity& gratitude), sorted different scenarios based of our core values, and then selected one they could work on as well as the steps they would need to take to meet their goals. Way to set an example for us 4th! Keep growing in character, it's showing!
📝 Spring Testing Dates at Cross County
As we move into the second half of the semester, we want families to be aware of upcoming testing dates at both Cross County Elementary Technology Academy and Cross County High School.
Testing helps us measure student growth and guide instruction, and your support makes a big difference. Please help students by making sure they are present, on time, and well rested on testing days.
📌 CCETA
• K–2 Math Summative: April 22–24
• K–2 ELA Summative: April 29–May 1
📌 CCHS
• Interim Testing and ACT dates in February
• Summative Testing dates in late April
.
If you have questions, please contact your child’s school office.
💙🩶
As we move into the second half of the semester, we want families to be aware of upcoming testing dates at both Cross County Elementary Technology Academy and Cross County High School.
Testing helps us measure student growth and guide instruction, and your support makes a big difference. Please help students by making sure they are present, on time, and well rested on testing days.
📌 CCETA
• K–2 Math Summative: April 22–24
• K–2 ELA Summative: April 29–May 1
📌 CCHS
• Interim Testing and ACT dates in February
• Summative Testing dates in late April
.
If you have questions, please contact your child’s school office.
💙🩶
💙🤍 January is School Board Appreciation Month 🤍💙
This month we want to say thank you to the Cross County School Board for the leadership, vision, and steady commitment you provide to our students, staff, and community. Your service helps ensure our schools remain places where students are supported, challenged, and prepared for the future.
Because of your dedication, our district continues to focus on educating the whole child by helping students think critically, collaborate effectively, and grow into responsible citizens.
We appreciate the time, care, and heart you invest in Cross County Schools. 💙🤍
This month we want to say thank you to the Cross County School Board for the leadership, vision, and steady commitment you provide to our students, staff, and community. Your service helps ensure our schools remain places where students are supported, challenged, and prepared for the future.
Because of your dedication, our district continues to focus on educating the whole child by helping students think critically, collaborate effectively, and grow into responsible citizens.
We appreciate the time, care, and heart you invest in Cross County Schools. 💙🤍
January = courage at CCE!
🏀💙🤍 Special Night at Thunderbird Gym 🤍💙🏀
Tomorrow night at our girls basketball game, ASN will be on site to celebrate Coach Van Paschal for being named Arkansas FB Coach of the Year.
Join us at 7:00 PM as we recognize this well deserved honor in front of our home crowd. Let’s pack the gym and show our support for an incredible coach and leader.
See you there 💙🤍
Tomorrow night at our girls basketball game, ASN will be on site to celebrate Coach Van Paschal for being named Arkansas FB Coach of the Year.
Join us at 7:00 PM as we recognize this well deserved honor in front of our home crowd. Let’s pack the gym and show our support for an incredible coach and leader.
See you there 💙🤍
What a great day it has been welcoming our students back for the first day after Christmas Break.
Classrooms were full of energy, smiles, and excitement as learning picked right back up. It was so good to see our students reconnect with friends, teachers, and routines, and to feel that familiar sense of purpose across our campuses.
We are proud of the way our students and staff jumped back in today and we are excited for all that lies ahead this semester 💙🤍
Classrooms were full of energy, smiles, and excitement as learning picked right back up. It was so good to see our students reconnect with friends, teachers, and routines, and to feel that familiar sense of purpose across our campuses.
We are proud of the way our students and staff jumped back in today and we are excited for all that lies ahead this semester 💙🤍
There will be a baseball meeting for players after school on Tuesday, January 6th in Coach Coveny's room.
Reminder: School will not be in session Monday, January 5, 2026. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Merry Christmas from Cross County School District 💙🤍
Today we celebrate the joy, hope, and love of the season. We are thankful for our students, families, staff, and community who make Cross County such a special place to learn and grow.
May your day be filled with peace, laughter, and time with the people who matter most. We wish you a safe, joyful, and blessed Christmas.
Today we celebrate the joy, hope, and love of the season. We are thankful for our students, families, staff, and community who make Cross County such a special place to learn and grow.
May your day be filled with peace, laughter, and time with the people who matter most. We wish you a safe, joyful, and blessed Christmas.
2026-2027 School Calendar
We are excited to announce the 2026 Hoopfest Maids 👏
These students will represent our school and community during Hoopfest on Friday, January 16.
Seniors
Hannah South
Alley Swan
Taylor Tillman
Juniors
Ashlyn Richardson
Lily Swaite
Sophomores
Edie Brooks
Zaria Robinson
Freshmen
Makayla Ward
Mylee Smith
8th Grade
Elliott Pierce
Alissa Forrester
7th Grade
Lexi Hill
Addisyn Pettway
Congratulations to each of these students. We are proud of you and look forward to a great Hoopfest night 🏀
These students will represent our school and community during Hoopfest on Friday, January 16.
Seniors
Hannah South
Alley Swan
Taylor Tillman
Juniors
Ashlyn Richardson
Lily Swaite
Sophomores
Edie Brooks
Zaria Robinson
Freshmen
Makayla Ward
Mylee Smith
8th Grade
Elliott Pierce
Alissa Forrester
7th Grade
Lexi Hill
Addisyn Pettway
Congratulations to each of these students. We are proud of you and look forward to a great Hoopfest night 🏀
🎄✨ Christmas Break Announcement ✨🎄
Cross County School District will dismiss early at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 18 to kick off the holiday season!
📅 Christmas Break:
No School: Friday, December 19 – Monday, January 5
Staff Professional Development Day: Monday, January 5
Students Return: Tuesday, January 6
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe and joyful holiday season. 🎁❄️ Let's come back refreshed and ready to tackle 2026!
Cross County School District will dismiss early at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 18 to kick off the holiday season!
📅 Christmas Break:
No School: Friday, December 19 – Monday, January 5
Staff Professional Development Day: Monday, January 5
Students Return: Tuesday, January 6
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe and joyful holiday season. 🎁❄️ Let's come back refreshed and ready to tackle 2026!
An open letter from Dr. Morris.
"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." -Dr. Seuss
Thankful for this reminder and for friends like these who remind us of things that matter more!
Thankful for this reminder and for friends like these who remind us of things that matter more!
Cross County Elementary hosted its annual Spelling Bee last week and our students did an outstanding job. Each participant showed poise, focus, and grit as they worked through every round
We are proud to recognize all of our spellers and celebrate this year’s top finishers
Winner - Maverick Kemp
Runner Up - Gabriel Beard
Finalists
Abigail Loveless
Howton Boyles
Aniya Jenkins
Hunter Loveless
Participants
Annabell Gulledge
Cooper Morris
Ryder Bass
Lynleigh Burgess
Emmalynn Biesinger
Maddie Atchley
Dalton Hill
Henlee Zamora
Emmet Barker
Reed Smith
Anber Selby
Haven McCrary
Timothy Spencer
Sydney Samuels
We are proud to recognize all of our spellers and celebrate this year’s top finishers
Winner - Maverick Kemp
Runner Up - Gabriel Beard
Finalists
Abigail Loveless
Howton Boyles
Aniya Jenkins
Hunter Loveless
Participants
Annabell Gulledge
Cooper Morris
Ryder Bass
Lynleigh Burgess
Emmalynn Biesinger
Maddie Atchley
Dalton Hill
Henlee Zamora
Emmet Barker
Reed Smith
Anber Selby
Haven McCrary
Timothy Spencer
Sydney Samuels
STATE CHAMPIONS! The Thunderbirds defeat EPC 20-14 to bring home the 2A title! 🏆💙🤍
We will be taking part in the Potluck Championship Food Drive during Friday’s state title game. Fans from both schools are encouraged to bring non perishable shelf stable food items to War Memorial Stadium. Donations collected at each gate.
This is a great opportunity to show our pride while helping families across Arkansas during the holiday season. Bring a can. Bring a bag. Every item makes a difference.
Let’s represent Cross County well on and off the field tomorrow 💙🤍
This is a great opportunity to show our pride while helping families across Arkansas during the holiday season. Bring a can. Bring a bag. Every item makes a difference.
Let’s represent Cross County well on and off the field tomorrow 💙🤍
Today is National Special Education Day, and we’re proud to shine a light on the incredible students, teachers and support staff who make our district stronger every single day.
Their commitment to meeting every learner where they are reflects our mission to educate the whole child and prepare them to think analytically, solve problems creatively, collaborate effectively and communicate with confidence.
We are grateful for the teachers who go above and beyond, the paraprofessionals who bring patience and heart to every moment and the families who partner with us to help students grow. Most of all, we celebrate our students whose determination, joy and resilience inspire us daily.
Their commitment to meeting every learner where they are reflects our mission to educate the whole child and prepare them to think analytically, solve problems creatively, collaborate effectively and communicate with confidence.
We are grateful for the teachers who go above and beyond, the paraprofessionals who bring patience and heart to every moment and the families who partner with us to help students grow. Most of all, we celebrate our students whose determination, joy and resilience inspire us daily.
School will start at normal time this morning. Please use caution when traveling over the steel bridge at the end of Million Dollar Road. Stay safe on your way in.
📢Important Update - No School Friday, December 5, 2025!
School will be canceled on Friday, December 5 as we travel to War Memorial Stadium for the state championship game. A makeup date will be announced later.
It’s Cross County Thunderbirds versus the East Poinsett County Warriors for the title and we want everyone packing the stands in blue and silver.
Use the link below to purchase tickets. Student tickets are $8.00 and adult tickets are $9.00. These discounted tickets are only available through Monday at 12 Noon. At that time the private links will close and one public link will open for the game. Once that happens, student discounts will not be available.
Ticket link: https://gofan.co/p/22C1481ADD52D663BFD2EDEB5473AFE2C2654602EFF63477
Watch our social media pages for important updates throughout the week.
Let’s show up strong and support our students in the biggest game of the season. 💙🩶
