Cross County School District -

🚧 Traffic Update 🚧 Hwy 42 past the river is currently under water. Drivers should take Million Dollar Road to Vanndale, then turn onto Hwy 364 and continue to Hwy 193 to reach Hickory Ridge. Our buses will follow this same route. Please note: this detour may cause a slight delay for students who ride with Mrs. Christina. We will check the road again in the morning and send an update before routes begin. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize student safety!

Important Bus Route Update for Monday Morning We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow! Our transportation team has been out checking roadways this weekend, and we wanted to share a few important updates due to flooding: Highway 42 just west of the school at the L’Anguille River is currently under water. All Hickory Ridge car riders and student drivers will need to use Hwy 64 to get to school. Bus Route Changes: • Ms. Christina’s Route – No change to pickup times, but she will reroute via Hwy 64 to reach the school. These students will be allowed to eat breakfast upon arrival. • Ms. Dana Hill (Mini Bus) – No change to pickup times, but she will also reroute via Hwy 64. These students will also be allowed to eat breakfast upon arrival. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we work to get everyone to school safely. We can’t wait to see our Thunderbirds back in the building tomorrow morning!

Electricity has been restored to Delta Gin, and Prom is ON for tonight as planned! We’re so excited to see our students shine and celebrate together—it’s going to be a night to remember. Here’s the updated schedule for this evening: • Pictures with Camille – 4:00 PM • Senior Walk – 5:00 PM • Prom – 5:30 to 8:30 PM Huge thanks to everyone who worked quickly to get things back up and running. Let’s get ready to dance the night away!

April showers bring May flowers...and a new character focus!

The phone lines are currently down at the high school and administration building. The elementary school phones are still working. We hope to have the issue resolved soon.. Thank you for your patience!

📚✨ National School Librarian Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate two incredible ladies who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day—Mrs. Valerie, our high school librarian, and Mrs. Amanda, our elementary librarian! From sparking a love of reading to helping students research, explore, and discover new worlds through books, they are the heart of our libraries. Their dedication to fostering curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning does not go unnoticed. Join us in thanking them for their hard work, passion, and the countless ways they support our students and staff! Drop a comment below to show your appreciation! ❤️📖 #ThankYouLibrarians #LifelongLearners #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay

Due to flooding, we are advising all students to avoid using Million Dollar Road. Additionally, no buses will be traveling down Million Dollar Road at this time. We have directly contacted the very few families affected by flooding on bus routes. We will provide an update regarding bus routes tomorrow morning. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe!

📸 Prom Portraits – April 5th! 📸 Cross County prom-goers, capture the memories of your special night with professional prom portraits! Portraits will be taken at 5:30 PM on April 5th at the Delta Gin, and the cost is $12 per pose. Don’t miss this chance to get a keepsake from a night to remember! ✨

Good morning, Cross County families. Our administration has been out checking the roads this morning, and all bus routes are passable with no changes. Buses will run as usual. Please stay informed as we get more rain and conditions may change throughout the week. Thank you, and have a great day!

⚠️ Weather Advisory & Early Dismissal Notice ⚠️ Weather professionals have informed us that severe weather could be possible during normal transportation hours. Based on updated forecasts, the timing of this weather has shifted earlier than first anticipated. As always, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. To ensure safe transportation home, Cross County School District will dismiss early today: -Elementary car riders will begin loading at 1:45 p.m. -High school car riders and student drivers will dismiss at 2:00 p.m. -Buses will leave campus at 2:05 p.m. -Bus riders can anticipate drop-off times approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes earlier than normal. In the event of a tornado warning within Cross County School District or an approaching warning in neighboring counties such as Jackson or Woodruff, the high school safe room will be opened. 🚨 Please note: Safe rooms will not be open to the public during school hours when school is in session. There is simply not enough room, and we must prioritize the safety of our students and staff. We will continue monitoring the weather throughout the night. This storm is expected to bring extreme rainfall and dangerous wind, potentially causing flooding and debris on roadways across the district. As with any inclement weather event, administration will assess road conditions, and bus routes may be adjusted prior to school on Thursday. We will provide continued communication through text messages and social media. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize student safety.

Cross County School District is closely monitoring the severe weather forecast for Wednesday. Both our elementary and high schools are equipped with safe rooms that provide a secure area for all students and staff. Student safety remains our top priority. At this time, no decision has been made regarding early dismissal. However, if an early dismissal becomes necessary, we will notify families via text message and social media. As always, if we are under a tornado warning or in the path of a tornado warning, we will move students and staff to the safe rooms and remain there until conditions have cleared. We will continue to track the weather and stay in communication with local and regional weather outlets. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in keeping our school community safe.

🎨 We're Hiring! 🎨 Cross County Elementary is looking for an Elementary Art Teacher to inspire young learners! Apply today & help students express their creativity! 💙✨ 📍 Apply here: https://www.crosscountyschools.com/page/job-openings-application

Back to School, Thunderbirds! Spring Break is wrapping up, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back to campus! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, let's stay focused, work hard, and make these last few months count. Whether you're preparing for testing, spring sports, or graduation, we're here to support you every step of the way! See you all tomorrow!

Before we spring into this break, let's congratulate our weekly character spotlights!

Would you help us show some love and put a smile on some faces in our community?

🚨 Schedule Reminder! 🚨 School WILL be in session on Friday, March 21 as a make-up day for the snow day earlier this year. Be sure to set those alarms and have your student ready for a great day of learning!

🚨 TAG & SHARE: We Need Your Help! 🚨 Do you know a welder, nurse, teacher, electrician, mechanic, business owner, or someone in a cool career? Tag them in the comments! 👇 Cross County High School is hosting Networking Night, and we’re looking for professionals from all fields to connect with our students and inspire the next generation! We need experts in: 🔹 Healthcare (Nurses, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, ER Staff, Radiology Techs & more) 🔹 Skilled Trades (Welding, Diesel Mechanics, Pipe Welding, Electricians, Technicians) 🔹 Business & Finance (Real Estate, Ag Sales, Entrepreneurs) 🔹 Education & Public Service (Teachers, School Counselors, Coaches, Military, Farmers) 🔹 Creative & Media Careers (Artists, Sports Broadcasters) If you or someone you know is passionate about their job, sign up today and help guide our students toward their future! 📅 Date: April 8, 2025 📍 Location: Harmony Gardens, 4517 E Parker Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404 💻 Learn More & Sign Up Here: https://www.crosscountyschools.com/page/networking-night 🔄 Tag a friend, share this post, and help us fill the room with amazing professionals! #NetworkingNight #TagShareInspire #CrossCountyThunderbirds

If the saying "two people shorten the road" is true, then we're thankful for friends like these to journey with!

Cheer Tryout Parent Meeting Update The Cheer Tryout Parent Meeting scheduled for Friday, March 15th has been canceled due to upcoming sporting events and the potential for severe weather. All information that was going to be provided prior to tryouts will now be sent out through Rooms. Parents of those trying out will need to click the link that will be sent to confirm that they have viewed and read the information. Please remember: ➡️ Grades 7-9 will try out for Junior High Cheer. ➡️ Grades 10-12 will try out for Senior High Cheer. ➡️ Those who make the team and are in grades 9-12 will make up this year's Competition Cheer team. ➡️ Cheerleaders who make the teams will cheer for both football and basketball seasons. 📢 Once a Rooms thread is sent out, this will also be where we provide updates for upcoming tryout material and information. 📝 Cheer packets were sent home with each child on March 12th, and those pages must be signed and returned. Each candidate must also have an up-to-date physical to be eligible for tryouts. Once the teams are composed, we will schedule a parent meeting to go over additional details. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing everyone at tryouts!

📢 Reminder: School in Session on Friday, March 21! 📢 Cross County School District will have a regular school day on Friday, March 21, as it is a scheduled make-up day for the snow day earlier this year.