Cross County School District -

🎄✨ Christmas Break Announcement ✨🎄 Cross County School District will dismiss early at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 19 to kick off the holiday season! 📅 Christmas Break: No School: Friday, December 20 – Monday, January 6 Staff Professional Development Day: Monday, January 6 Students Return: Tuesday, January 7 We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe and joyful holiday season. 🎁❄️ Let's come back refreshed and ready to tackle 2025!

We love to celebrate our students showing their core values, even on the weekends!

🎶 Congratulations, Ethan Divincenzo! 🎶 We are proud to announce that Ethan Divincenzo earned Second Band, 14th Chair on clarinet at the recent Junior High All-Region Tryouts! 🎉 Ethan’s hard work and dedication to his craft have paid off, and we can’t wait to see him perform with the Region Band in January. Way to go, Ethan! Your Cross County family is so proud of you! 💙 🎵

📢 Help Wanted: Special Education Paraprofessional 📢 Cross County Elementary is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team! This is a one-on-one aide position, providing essential support to a student in achieving their academic and personal goals. Job Requirements: -A genuine desire to support and make a difference in the life of a student. -Ability to work closely with teachers, staff, and families to implement individualized plans. -Preference will be given to candidates with a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or a willingness to obtain one. Why Join Cross County Elementary? At Cross County, we are committed to educating the whole child and preparing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. How to Apply: If you are interested, please visit CrossCountySchools.com/page/job-openings-application. Be a part of a team that’s making a difference every day! 💙

Mrs. Krystal has passed the Thunderbird Trophy to Mr. Cody Goulart, the high school principal! She selected Mr. Goulart for his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the success of our students and staff. She applauded his commitment to making Cross County High School a place where everyone can thrive. Congratulations Mr. Goulart!

We are excited to announce that we have 6 Cross County Football Student-Athletes that have earned 2A-2 All-Conference honors, and 1 Student-Athlete has earned 2A All-State honors for the 2024 season! We are proud of these young men and the way they represent our football program, and Cross County, on and off the field! Congratulations and Go Birds!   Junior Danny Beale III- 2A All-State Senior Gunner Land All-Conference Junior Sawyer Powell All-Conference Junior Dayvion Simmons All-Conference Junior Roderick Williams Jr All-Conference Sophomore Makel Ward All- Conference Sophomore Caden Crawford All-Conference

Sometimes the rush of the season causes us to miss what's important. This week, Ben and Bently were nominated in our weekly character highlight for showing two of our core values, humility and respect. Thank you gentleman for helping us remember some of the things we need most!

Our on campus ARcare hosted an art contest for grades K-6. Contestants could submit any art work that highlighted health care, our core values, or being a T-Bird. Winners received an Amazon gift card and will have their art displayed in the ARcare lobby! Thank you ARcare!

Before we let out for Thanksgiving Break, we wanted you to be able to prepare for some fun days ahead! Below are the Christmas dress up days at the elementary for the month of December. We will start as soon as we come back, which will be December 2nd!

🌟 Happy Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible substitute teachers who step in with enthusiasm, dedication, and care to ensure our classrooms keep thriving. 💙🍎 At Cross County, our substitutes are not just filling in—they are making a difference. Whether guiding a lesson, supporting students, or bringing a fresh perspective, they play a vital role in educating the whole child and preparing them for success in a global society. Join us in thanking these amazing individuals for their hard work and flexibility! 🙌👏

"What if today, we were just grateful for everything?" —Charlie Brown We have MUCH to be thankful for as we end this week with some friends who are dedicated to showing our core value of respect, DAILY.

Pictures with Santa will be held on December 3rd at Cross County Elementary School.

🚍 HELP WANTED: SCHOOL CUSTODIAN/BUS DRIVER 🧹 Join our team at Cross County School District! We are seeking a dedicated Custodian/Bus Driver to help ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, as well as provide reliable transportation to and from school and events. 📌 What We Offer: -Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience) -Arkansas Teacher Retirement benefits -Performance-Based Pay opportunities -Two Weeks Paid Vacation -Immediate start! 📌 Job Responsibilities: -Maintain clean and organized school facilities, including classrooms, hallways, and restrooms. -Perform minor repairs and ensure the building meets safety and hygiene standards. -Transport students safely and on time following designated routes and schedules. 📌 Qualifications: -Valid CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements (or willingness to obtain). -Strong work ethic and attention to detail. -Commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for students. Apply today and become an essential part of our school community! 📞 For more information or to apply, contact Jerry Buchanan 870-588-3337 or visit https://www.crosscountyschools.com/page/job-openings-application.

We have had an excellent start to an exciting Friday for our Thunderbird family! Go BIRDS!

🏈IT’S PLAY OFF TIME!🏈 Cross County hits the road to face Junction City in an exciting playoff game. Join us tonight with kick off at 7 P.M. Tickets are $8, available only through digital purchase; no cash will be accepted at the gate! Secure your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/2227167?schoolId=AR19318. If you can’t make it in person be sure to tune into 107.3 BOB FM or stream the game live on the Cross County Athletics Youtube and Facebook page to catch every play. Let’s support our team all the way to victory! #GoBirds #Playoffs #💙🤍

Get ready for playoff action! Secure your tickets now for Cross County vs. Junction City Friday, November 15th, with a 7:00 PM kickoff. Don't miss the excitement of the first round! Get your tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/2227167?schoolId=AR19318.

Congratulations to Emery Love! She won the Woodruff Electric Christmas art contest. Her artwork will be featured on cards mailed throughout the area.

New month = new character focus!

It's game day! Cross County takes on Earle in an exciting away matchup tonight with kickoff set for 7:00 PM. Don't miss a minute of the action—tune in to watch the game live on the Cross County Athletics Facebook page, or listen to the broadcast on 107.3 BOB FM. Let's go Thunderbirds!

Our Character Council created posters, facilitated small groups, and played games with K-2, educating them on how our core values can help us stay drug free! Fall Fest is such a special time for our school, if you have any photos you would like to share please post below!