📸 FRIDAY NIGHT AT EPC 🔵⚪
A few snapshots from tonight’s Senior High matchup as the Thunderbirds traveled to EPC for another night of conference football.
Cross County battled throughout the night but came up short, 32 to 22.
Here are some of the moments from tonight’s game through the lens. Thank you to everyone who made the trip and supported our T Birds on the road!
🏈 FINAL | EPC 32, Cross County 22
We’ll be back home next Friday as the Thunderbirds take on Des Arc.
A few snapshots from tonight’s Senior High matchup as the Thunderbirds traveled to EPC for another night of conference football.
Cross County battled throughout the night but came up short, 32 to 22.
Here are some of the moments from tonight’s game through the lens. Thank you to everyone who made the trip and supported our T Birds on the road!
🏈 FINAL | EPC 32, Cross County 22
We’ll be back home next Friday as the Thunderbirds take on Des Arc.
🧹 HAPPY SCHOOL CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY! 🔵⚪
Today we’re celebrating the incredible people who work behind the scenes to keep Cross County looking its best!
Our custodians do so much more than clean our buildings. They prepare our schools each morning, take care of the unexpected throughout the day, help with events, and make sure our students and staff have a clean and welcoming place to learn and work.
Much of what they do happens before most of us arrive or after we’ve gone home, but their impact is seen every single day.
Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to our Cross County custodians for their hard work and dedication to our schools! 👏🔵⚪
Today we’re celebrating the incredible people who work behind the scenes to keep Cross County looking its best!
Our custodians do so much more than clean our buildings. They prepare our schools each morning, take care of the unexpected throughout the day, help with events, and make sure our students and staff have a clean and welcoming place to learn and work.
Much of what they do happens before most of us arrive or after we’ve gone home, but their impact is seen every single day.
Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to our Cross County custodians for their hard work and dedication to our schools! 👏🔵⚪
FALL BREAK IS NEXT WEEK!
Just a reminder that Cross County students will be out of school next week, October 5-9, for Fall Break.
We hope our students and families enjoy the time away from the classroom to rest, recharge, and spend time together.
Have a safe and enjoyable Fall Break, T-Birds! We'll see everyone back after the break!
Just a reminder that Cross County students will be out of school next week, October 5-9, for Fall Break.
We hope our students and families enjoy the time away from the classroom to rest, recharge, and spend time together.
Have a safe and enjoyable Fall Break, T-Birds! We'll see everyone back after the break!
A new month brings a new character focus! Let's celebrate our friend Kylie as we focus on COMPASSION!
Our Junior High Thunderbirds battled it out tonight against EPC during our Pink Out game! 💗🏈
Cross County 16 — EPC 22
Proud of our T-Birds for giving it their all! 🩶💙
#CrossCountyThunderbirds #ThunderbirdPride #PinkOut #GoThunderbirds
Cross County 16 — EPC 22
Proud of our T-Birds for giving it their all! 🩶💙
#CrossCountyThunderbirds #ThunderbirdPride #PinkOut #GoThunderbirds
💙🤍 September has been all about CELEBRATING our T-Birds and the hard work they put into last year’s Atlas Summative!
Throughout the month, students in Grades 1–6 enjoyed special celebrations, including trips to Incredible Pizza in Memphis, The Social in Jonesboro, Village Creek State Park, and pizza parties right here at school! 🎉
We are so grateful to each of these places for welcoming our students, helping us celebrate their accomplishments, and making our T-Birds feel loved and appreciated for their hard work!
We are incredibly proud of what they accomplished last year—and we can’t wait to see what they do this year! 💙🤍
Throughout the month, students in Grades 1–6 enjoyed special celebrations, including trips to Incredible Pizza in Memphis, The Social in Jonesboro, Village Creek State Park, and pizza parties right here at school! 🎉
We are so grateful to each of these places for welcoming our students, helping us celebrate their accomplishments, and making our T-Birds feel loved and appreciated for their hard work!
We are incredibly proud of what they accomplished last year—and we can’t wait to see what they do this year! 💙🤍
🚛 CAREER EXPLORATION CAME TO CROSS COUNTY! 🔵⚪
Last Thursday and Friday, our 8th through 12th grade students had the opportunity to step aboard the Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop and get a hands on look at careers in skilled professions.
The interactive experience gave students a chance to explore career pathways, try out skills, and learn more about opportunities that could be part of their future.
Career readiness is about more than talking about what comes after high school. It’s about giving students opportunities to experience the possibilities for themselves.
Thank you to Be Pro Be Proud for bringing this experience to our students! 🚛🛠️
Last Thursday and Friday, our 8th through 12th grade students had the opportunity to step aboard the Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop and get a hands on look at careers in skilled professions.
The interactive experience gave students a chance to explore career pathways, try out skills, and learn more about opportunities that could be part of their future.
Career readiness is about more than talking about what comes after high school. It’s about giving students opportunities to experience the possibilities for themselves.
Thank you to Be Pro Be Proud for bringing this experience to our students! 🚛🛠️
🎬 LIGHTS, CAMERA, HOMECOMING! 🎬
Get ready for a week straight out of the movies! Homecoming Week is October 19 through 23, and this year we’re heading to Hollywood! ⭐
Each day brings a new chance to dress up and show your Thunderbird spirit:
🎭 Monday: Movie Character Day
🎬 Tuesday: Movie Genres Day
🍿 Wednesday: Pajamas & Movie Night
😎 Thursday: Hollywood Glam Day
⭐ Friday: Red Carpet School Spirit
Start planning those outfits now, T-Birds! We can’t wait to see the creativity throughout the halls as we celebrate Homecoming 2026! 🎥
🏈 Friday Night Football
Friday night was another night under the lights for our T-Birds! 🩶💙 Our community came out, filled the stands, and supported Cross County all night long.
Marked Tree 46 — Cross County 24
Thank you, Cross County, for always showing up for our team! 🦅💙
📸 A look back at Friday night under the lights.
#CrossCountyThunderbirds #ThunderbirdPride #GoThunderbirds
🥔⚡ CHEMISTRY YOU CAN SEE IN ACTION!
Students in Mrs. Nikki’s Chemistry class explored the relationship between ions, water, and conductivity with an experiment involving two familiar foods: a potato and a potato chip!
Students tested each one to see how well it conducted electricity, giving them a hands on way to connect the chemistry concepts they’ve been studying to everyday objects.
Experiments like this give students a chance to test ideas, observe results, and see science come to life right in the classroom! 🧪
Students in Mrs. Nikki’s Chemistry class explored the relationship between ions, water, and conductivity with an experiment involving two familiar foods: a potato and a potato chip!
Students tested each one to see how well it conducted electricity, giving them a hands on way to connect the chemistry concepts they’ve been studying to everyday objects.
Experiments like this give students a chance to test ideas, observe results, and see science come to life right in the classroom! 🧪
💙🤍 It’s Character Friday! Garrett and Jaycie were nominated by their peers for showing SELF-DISCIPLINE both in and outside of the classroom.
Garrett makes sure his work environment is ready for learning, while one student shared that Jaycie “always works on her goals.” Both are showing us what it means to choose what’s BEST RIGHT NOW!
Garrett makes sure his work environment is ready for learning, while one student shared that Jaycie “always works on her goals.” Both are showing us what it means to choose what’s BEST RIGHT NOW!
📸 JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL PHOTO RECAP 🔵⚪
A few snapshots from tonight’s action as the Cross County Thunderbirds took on Marked Tree at home!
From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, here are some of our favorite moments from another night of Junior High Thunderbird football.
Check out the photos and show our T Birds some love!
A few snapshots from tonight’s action as the Cross County Thunderbirds took on Marked Tree at home!
From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, here are some of our favorite moments from another night of Junior High Thunderbird football.
Check out the photos and show our T Birds some love!
Scales, shells, and a very special live guest! 🐊🐢
Our 4th-grade scientists have been studying how plant and animal structures—both internal and external—help living things survive. Today, science truly came to life when a presenter from the Jonesboro Nature Center Name visited our classroom!
Students explored replicas, animal skulls, snake skins, and turtle shells to examine adaptations up close. The absolute highlight of the day? Getting to meet a live alligator and learn all about its incredible survival features!
A huge thank you to Sydney Stewart for an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience!
Ask your 4th grader what reptile adaptation surprised them the most! 📸👇
Our 4th-grade scientists have been studying how plant and animal structures—both internal and external—help living things survive. Today, science truly came to life when a presenter from the Jonesboro Nature Center Name visited our classroom!
Students explored replicas, animal skulls, snake skins, and turtle shells to examine adaptations up close. The absolute highlight of the day? Getting to meet a live alligator and learn all about its incredible survival features!
A huge thank you to Sydney Stewart for an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience!
Ask your 4th grader what reptile adaptation surprised them the most! 📸👇
🏈 JUNIOR HIGH GAME DAY! 🔵⚪
It’s game day at Cross County! The Thunderbirds are at home tonight as we welcome Marked Tree.
🏈 Cross County vs. Marked Tree
📍 HOME
⏰ 7th Grade | 5:30 p.m.
⏰ Junior High | Following the 7th Grade Game
Come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our T Birds! Bring the energy and let’s make it a great night of Thunderbird football! 🔵⚪🏈
It’s game day at Cross County! The Thunderbirds are at home tonight as we welcome Marked Tree.
🏈 Cross County vs. Marked Tree
📍 HOME
⏰ 7th Grade | 5:30 p.m.
⏰ Junior High | Following the 7th Grade Game
Come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our T Birds! Bring the energy and let’s make it a great night of Thunderbird football! 🔵⚪🏈
📚 THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO CCETA! 📚
Get ready to find your next favorite book! The Cross County Elementary Book Fair is coming September 28 through October 2 for our K through 6 readers.
Students will have the chance to browse, discover new stories, and choose books they’re excited to read!
💻 Families can visit the Book Fair website to preview what will be available and set up a Scholastic eWallet, giving students an easy way to shop without bringing cash. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/crosscountyelementaryschool
🙋 We also need parent volunteers! Extra help is especially needed after 1:00 p.m. when our K through 2 students visit the fair. Even an hour can make a big difference! Contact your child’s teacher if you would like to help.
Every book purchased helps put more books into the hands of our young readers. We can’t wait for a great week of reading at CCETA! 📖🔵⚪
Get ready to find your next favorite book! The Cross County Elementary Book Fair is coming September 28 through October 2 for our K through 6 readers.
Students will have the chance to browse, discover new stories, and choose books they’re excited to read!
💻 Families can visit the Book Fair website to preview what will be available and set up a Scholastic eWallet, giving students an easy way to shop without bringing cash. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/crosscountyelementaryschool
🙋 We also need parent volunteers! Extra help is especially needed after 1:00 p.m. when our K through 2 students visit the fair. Even an hour can make a big difference! Contact your child’s teacher if you would like to help.
Every book purchased helps put more books into the hands of our young readers. We can’t wait for a great week of reading at CCETA! 📖🔵⚪
Our 4th graders put their math and science skills to work as they researched plants and garden supplies, planned what our garden would need, and made decisions about how to spend our community donations.
Students used multi-digit multiplication, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving to compare costs and determine what we could purchase while staying within our budget. They had to use their research and math evidence to make thoughtful choices for our garden!
We’re so proud of the way our students are learning that math isn’t just something we do on paper—it’s a tool we can use to solve real problems and make a difference in our school community!
Students used multi-digit multiplication, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving to compare costs and determine what we could purchase while staying within our budget. They had to use their research and math evidence to make thoughtful choices for our garden!
We’re so proud of the way our students are learning that math isn’t just something we do on paper—it’s a tool we can use to solve real problems and make a difference in our school community!
🍌🩺 SURGERY DAY IN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY!
Students in Mrs. Nikki’s Anatomy and Physiology class wrapped up their unit on skin and tissues with a patient who was a little more appealing than usual: Hanna Banana! 🍌
Students put what they’ve learned into practice by performing “surgeries” on their banana patients, applying concepts from the unit in a creative, hands on way.
It was a fun way to take what they’ve learned from the classroom and put their skills to the test!
Great work, future healthcare professionals! 🩺
Students in Mrs. Nikki’s Anatomy and Physiology class wrapped up their unit on skin and tissues with a patient who was a little more appealing than usual: Hanna Banana! 🍌
Students put what they’ve learned into practice by performing “surgeries” on their banana patients, applying concepts from the unit in a creative, hands on way.
It was a fun way to take what they’ve learned from the classroom and put their skills to the test!
Great work, future healthcare professionals! 🩺
📸 PICTURE MAKEUP DAY IS COMING!
Did you miss school pictures? Picture Makeup Day is Monday, September 28!
📅 Monday, September 28
📸 Picture Makeup Day
Mark your calendar and come ready to smile!
Did you miss school pictures? Picture Makeup Day is Monday, September 28!
📅 Monday, September 28
📸 Picture Makeup Day
Mark your calendar and come ready to smile!
A look back at tonight’s Senior High matchup as our Thunderbirds battled, competed, and brought the energy from start to finish! 💙🩶
🏈 CROSS COUNTY: 42 | STAR CITY: 24
From the field to the stands, our players, students, families, and community showed up and showed out! 📸🔥
THUNDERBIRDS GET THE WIN! 💙🩶🏆
#ThunderbirdPride #GoTbirds
🏈 CROSS COUNTY: 42 | STAR CITY: 24
From the field to the stands, our players, students, families, and community showed up and showed out! 📸🔥
THUNDERBIRDS GET THE WIN! 💙🩶🏆
#ThunderbirdPride #GoTbirds
It's time for our weekly character shout out!
Sarah and Lawson were nominated this week for demonstrating our core value of HUMILITY! Humility is the one core value we highlight all year long. They are great examples of putting others first, helping others succeed, and remembering that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves.
Let's celebrate these friends!
Sarah and Lawson were nominated this week for demonstrating our core value of HUMILITY! Humility is the one core value we highlight all year long. They are great examples of putting others first, helping others succeed, and remembering that we are all part of something bigger than ourselves.
Let's celebrate these friends!
