🍽️ 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!
📢 We're Hiring at Cross County Pre-K!
Do you enjoy working with young children and making a difference in their lives? Cross County School District is looking for a caring, dependable Pre-K Paraprofessional to join our team.
This is an opportunity to help create a positive learning environment while supporting our youngest learners as they begin their educational journey.
Send applications to LeAnn Lester at llester@crmail.k12.ar.us.
Application: https://www.crowleys.k12.ar.us/_files/ugd/3b1e8f_49b3ba65c0c9406085c8eb2298bb82c0.pdf
Come grow with us at Cross County School District!
Do you enjoy working with young children and making a difference in their lives? Cross County School District is looking for a caring, dependable Pre-K Paraprofessional to join our team.
This is an opportunity to help create a positive learning environment while supporting our youngest learners as they begin their educational journey.
Send applications to LeAnn Lester at llester@crmail.k12.ar.us.
Application: https://www.crowleys.k12.ar.us/_files/ugd/3b1e8f_49b3ba65c0c9406085c8eb2298bb82c0.pdf
Come grow with us at Cross County School District!
🎒 Reminder for Cross County Elementary Families! 💙🩶
Don't worry about shopping for school supplies this year. Cross County Elementary will provide all school supplies for every elementary student.
✅ Pencils
✅ Paper
✅ Crayons
✅ Folders
✅ And everything else your child needs for the classroom
The only thing your student needs to bring is a backpack!
We're proud to help make back to school a little easier for our families so our students can start the year ready to learn.
Come Grow With Us! 💙🩶
Don't worry about shopping for school supplies this year. Cross County Elementary will provide all school supplies for every elementary student.
✅ Pencils
✅ Paper
✅ Crayons
✅ Folders
✅ And everything else your child needs for the classroom
The only thing your student needs to bring is a backpack!
We're proud to help make back to school a little easier for our families so our students can start the year ready to learn.
Come Grow With Us! 💙🩶
🥎 Cross County Softball Tryouts 🥎
Softball tryouts will be held on Monday, July 20, from 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cross County Softball Field in Cherry Valley. Please check in by 5:30. This will be a closed tryout.
📋 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/4bmj5svz
Before attending, please make sure you have:
• A current, updated athletic physical
• Completed the sign up form
If you are unable to attend or have any questions, please contact Coach Kaylee Wolfe at Kaylee.wolfe@crosscountyschools.com.
We look forward to seeing everyone on July 20. Go T-Birds!
Softball tryouts will be held on Monday, July 20, from 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cross County Softball Field in Cherry Valley. Please check in by 5:30. This will be a closed tryout.
📋 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/4bmj5svz
Before attending, please make sure you have:
• A current, updated athletic physical
• Completed the sign up form
If you are unable to attend or have any questions, please contact Coach Kaylee Wolfe at Kaylee.wolfe@crosscountyschools.com.
We look forward to seeing everyone on July 20. Go T-Birds!
You can still choose Cross County! 💙🩶
Missed the School Choice deadline? There's still an opportunity to become a Thunderbird through a board to board transfer.
At Cross County School District, we're committed to helping every student succeed by providing outstanding opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
Here's why families choose Cross County:
⭐ CCETA is Arkansas's only State School of Character
🌎 Named a Top 10 School in the World for Overcoming Adversity in 2025
🎒 No school supply costs for elementary students
🍎 Free breakfast and lunch for every student
💻 Take home MacBooks for students in grades 7 through 12
🏐 Exploratory Volleyball for students in grades 6 through 8
We're also exploring transportation pick up options in Poinsett County to make attending Cross County even more convenient for families.
If you're interested in learning more about a board to board transfer, contact the Cross County School District office today at 870-588-3337.
Come Grow With Us! 💙🩶
Missed the School Choice deadline? There's still an opportunity to become a Thunderbird through a board to board transfer.
At Cross County School District, we're committed to helping every student succeed by providing outstanding opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
Here's why families choose Cross County:
⭐ CCETA is Arkansas's only State School of Character
🌎 Named a Top 10 School in the World for Overcoming Adversity in 2025
🎒 No school supply costs for elementary students
🍎 Free breakfast and lunch for every student
💻 Take home MacBooks for students in grades 7 through 12
🏐 Exploratory Volleyball for students in grades 6 through 8
We're also exploring transportation pick up options in Poinsett County to make attending Cross County even more convenient for families.
If you're interested in learning more about a board to board transfer, contact the Cross County School District office today at 870-588-3337.
Come Grow With Us! 💙🩶
📚 Mark Your Calendars! 📚
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for the 2026 to 2027 school year!
Join us for Open House on Tuesday, July 28 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to:
🔹 Meet your teachers
🔹 Tour your classrooms
🔹 Learn about the year ahead
🔹 Connect with school staff
Whether you're returning or joining Cross County for the first time, we're excited to welcome you as we get ready for another great year of learning and growth.
We look forward to seeing you on July 28!
Come Grow With Us.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back for the 2026 to 2027 school year!
Join us for Open House on Tuesday, July 28 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to:
🔹 Meet your teachers
🔹 Tour your classrooms
🔹 Learn about the year ahead
🔹 Connect with school staff
Whether you're returning or joining Cross County for the first time, we're excited to welcome you as we get ready for another great year of learning and growth.
We look forward to seeing you on July 28!
Come Grow With Us.
🏈 Meet the Coaches Tomorrow Night! 🏈
Come meet the new Cross County Thunderbird football coaching staff and get your young athlete ready for an exciting season!
📅 Monday, July 6
🕠 Meet the Coaches: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
While you're there, your child can also participate in Youth Football Camp!
🏈 3rd–6th Grade: July 6 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
🏈 K–2nd Grade: July 7 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
🌭 Hot dogs, chips, and beverages will be provided for everyone attending the Meet the Coaches event.
💲 Camp Cost: $30 per camper
There's still time to register! Campers are welcome to sign up at the event or online, but camp t-shirts are no longer guaranteed.
We can't wait to see our future Thunderbirds and their families tomorrow night!
Come meet the new Cross County Thunderbird football coaching staff and get your young athlete ready for an exciting season!
📅 Monday, July 6
🕠 Meet the Coaches: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
While you're there, your child can also participate in Youth Football Camp!
🏈 3rd–6th Grade: July 6 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
🏈 K–2nd Grade: July 7 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
🌭 Hot dogs, chips, and beverages will be provided for everyone attending the Meet the Coaches event.
💲 Camp Cost: $30 per camper
There's still time to register! Campers are welcome to sign up at the event or online, but camp t-shirts are no longer guaranteed.
We can't wait to see our future Thunderbirds and their families tomorrow night!
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from Cross County School District! 🇺🇸
Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
As you gather with family and friends, we hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing, and memorable Fourth of July filled with gratitude, community, and celebration.
From all of us at Cross County School District, have a safe and happy Independence Day!
❤️🤍💙 #HappyFourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #ComeGrowWithUs
Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
As you gather with family and friends, we hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing, and memorable Fourth of July filled with gratitude, community, and celebration.
From all of us at Cross County School District, have a safe and happy Independence Day!
❤️🤍💙 #HappyFourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #ComeGrowWithUs
📚 Back to School is almost here!
A new school year means new opportunities to learn, grow, and make lasting memories. As we prepare to welcome students back, here are some of the key dates you'll want to add to your calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
Highlights include:
📅 First Day of School: July 30
👨👩👧👦 Parent Teacher Conferences
🍂 Fall Break
🦃 Thanksgiving Break
🎄 Christmas Break
🌷 Spring Break
🎓 Last Day of School: May 21
Be sure to save this graphic so you'll have these important dates handy throughout the year.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back as we begin another great year of learning, growth, and success.
A new school year means new opportunities to learn, grow, and make lasting memories. As we prepare to welcome students back, here are some of the key dates you'll want to add to your calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
Highlights include:
📅 First Day of School: July 30
👨👩👧👦 Parent Teacher Conferences
🍂 Fall Break
🦃 Thanksgiving Break
🎄 Christmas Break
🌷 Spring Break
🎓 Last Day of School: May 21
Be sure to save this graphic so you'll have these important dates handy throughout the year.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back as we begin another great year of learning, growth, and success.
