📸🏈 Scenes from a road win!

Our Junior High Thunderbirds went to Clarendon last night and came home with a 44-26 WIN! ⚡

Check out some of the action from a great night of Thunderbird Football! 💙🩶

📅 REMINDER: There is NO Senior High game tonight. The Thunderbirds have a bye this week.

#GoTBirds #ThunderbirdFootball #CrossCounty
16 days ago, Wes Hooper
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🏈 GAME DAY! 🏈
It’s game day for the Junior High Thunderbirds! ⚡️
🆚 Clarendon Lions
📅 TODAY | Thursday, September 10
⏰ Kickoff | 7:00 PM
🚫 No 7th Grade Game
Come out and support our Junior Thunderbirds tonight! 💙🩶
#GoBirds #CrossCountyThunderbirds #GameDay
16 days ago, Wes Hooper
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🌱 This year, our 4th graders are taking on a hands-on service-learning project: growing a classroom garden.💙🤍Students will help plan what to grow, prepare and plant their garden, care for it throughout the year, and eventually harvest what they produce.

Along the way, they’ll connect science and math to real-life learning while developing responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance. 🌻

Pictured is 4th grader Maverick Kemp receiving a donation for our garden project from First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas! We have also received support from Changes Behavioral Health, Clark Dillard CPA, and Caldwell Pharmacy! We are incredibly grateful for their support of our students and this hands-on learning experience.

We would also love to connect with other community members or organizations who may be interested in partnering with our 4th graders. If you’d like to support this project, please reach out to Toni Wake!

Thank you for helping our T-Birds grow! 🌱💙
16 days ago, Carly Owens
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📣 MINI CHEER CLINIC REMINDER! 📣 Due to the recent football schedule change, our Mini Cheer Clinic has been moved to next week! Parents and guardians, please make note of the updated dates and times. 📣 PRACTICE Tuesday, September 16 Wednesday, September 17 ⏰ 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. 📍 Elementary School Cafeteria 🏈 PERFORMANCE Friday, September 18 📍 Cross County vs. Star City ⏰ Mini Cheerleaders will perform at halftime of the Senior High football game We want all of our Mini Cheerleaders there and ready to show off what they’ve learned under the Friday night lights! 🔵⚪
18 days ago, Wes Hooper
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🇺🇸 HELP US HONOR OUR VETERANS! 🇺🇸

Cross County High School Beta Club is participating in DAV’s Field of Flags, a special service project that gives our students and community an opportunity to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

Each American flag displayed represents a veteran and serves as a reminder of the service, courage, and sacrifice of those who have worn our nation’s uniform.

❤️ How can you help?
Consider making a donation to support our Beta Club’s Field of Flags campaign. Donations help DAV provide services and assistance to ill and injured veterans and their families.

We invite our students, families, staff, and entire Cross County community to join us in showing our appreciation for those who have given so much in service to our country.

🇺🇸 Every flag honors a veteran. Every donation makes a difference.

🔗 Donate here: https://support.dav.org/participants/Cross_County_High_School_Beta

22 days ago, Wes Hooper
🏈 IT’S GAME DAY AT THUNDERBIRD STADIUM! 🏈 The Junior High Thunderbirds are at HOME tonight as Cross County takes on Palestine-Wheatley! 🔵 Cross County vs. Palestine-Wheatley 📍 Thunderbird Stadium 📅 Thursday, September 3 🏈 7th Grade | 6:00 p.m. 🏈 Junior High | Immediately following Come out, fill the stands, and support our Thunderbird student athletes tonight! 🔵⚪ GO T-BIRDS!
24 days ago, Wes Hooper
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🇺🇸 LABOR DAY BREAK REMINDER

Cross County families, don’t forget that there will be NO SCHOOL Friday, September 4, or Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

📅 Friday, September 4 | No School
📅 Monday, September 7 | No School

Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8.
24 days ago, Wes Hooper
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🏈 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE 🏈
Thunderbird fans, please note a game time change for tomorrow night’s home games against Palestine-Wheatley!
📅 Thursday, September 3
📍 Thunderbird Stadium
🔵 7th Grade Football
⏰ NEW TIME: 6:00 p.m.
⚪ Junior High Football
⏰ Will follow the 7th grade game
Come out, wear your blue, and support our Thunderbird student athletes as they take on Palestine-Wheatley at home!
Please share and help us spread the word about the 6:00 p.m. start time! 🔵⚪🏈
24 days ago, Wes Hooper
🌱 What can the color of soil tell us? More than you might think! Students in Mrs. Cassidy Cline’s CASE Plant Science class got hands on with soil science during their “Water Colors” activity. Using soil samples and a soil color chart, students examined hue, value, and chroma to learn what soil color can reveal about organic matter, water saturation, drainage, and overall soil health. Students used their observations to think like agricultural scientists, investigating the factors that influence soil color and considering ways to better manage soil and water. Hands on activities like this help students connect what they learn in the classroom to real world agriculture! 🌱
25 days ago, Wes Hooper
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💙🤍 Join us in congratulating this year’s new Character Council: Anber Selby, Eli Biesinger, Jace Culbreath, Jayson Reece, Aislyn Halk, Willow Cox, and Sadie May!

These students were nominated for consistently demonstrating—and showing determination to grow in—our seven core values: humility, self-discipline, compassion, respect, courage, integrity, and gratitude.

We are so excited to see how this incredible group of students will lead and inspire our student body this year! 💙🤍
25 days ago, Carly Owens
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🏆 TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

For the second consecutive year, Cross County High School has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a Best High School nationally and a Best Charter High School!

Being recognized once is an accomplishment. Earning that recognition two years in a row speaks to the continued hard work happening every day at CCHS.

This recognition belongs to our students who challenge themselves, our teachers and staff who invest in them each day, and our families and community who continue to support our schools.

We are proud of what our students and staff continue to accomplish and even more excited about where we are headed.

Two years. Two national recognitions. One incredible school community. 🔵⚪

Congratulations, CCHS!
26 days ago, Wes Hooper
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📚 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES THIS WEEK

Cross County families, please make plans for Parent Teacher Conferences this week and remember that school will dismiss at 2:00 p.m. on BOTH Tuesday and Thursday.

🔵 Tuesday, September 1
Cross County High School Parent Teacher Conferences
⏰ 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
🔔 School dismisses at 2:00 p.m.

🔵 Thursday, September 3
Cross County Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
⏰ 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
🔔 School dismisses at 2:00 p.m.

Parent Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress, and work together to make this school year a success.

📌 REMINDER: All Cross County students will dismiss at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday AND Thursday.
We look forward to visiting with our families this week! 🔵⚪
27 days ago, Wes Hooper
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🐝 These T-Birds are ready for a FRIDAY! 💙🤍

Sarah and Noah were nominated this week for showing HUMILITY! Both students went out of their way to make sure their friends had what they needed and knew what to do.

Our Creature of Character for Humility is the honeybee. The honeybee reminds us how humility can be demonstrated in teamwork and helping others thrive. And just like the honey they make, we think of humility as the sticky and sweet goodness that ties all our core values together and makes them even sweeter! 🍯

Thank you, Sarah and Noah, for modeling humility and making CCE a sweet place to BEEEEE! 🐝💙🤍
29 days ago, Carly Owens
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🐗 The Razorbacks came to Cross County today!

The University of Arkansas was on campus today to visit with our seniors and share information about college opportunities, campus life, admissions, and what it means to be a Razorback.

Our seniors also had the opportunity to check out the Razorbug and grab a few photos! 📸🐗

Visits like this give our students a chance to explore their options, ask questions, and start thinking about what life after graduation could look like.

Thank you to the University of Arkansas for spending time with our seniors today! 🔵⚪ #razorbug
about 1 month ago, Wes Hooper
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🏈 JUNIOR HIGH GAME DAY! 🏈

It’s game day for our Junior High Thunderbirds! Tonight, Cross County hits the road to take on the Harrisburg Hornets.

🔵 Cross County vs. Harrisburg
📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Jordans Stadium | Harrisburg

📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE GAME? WATCH LIVE
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Tonight’s game will be livestreamed on the Cross County Athletics Facebook page and the Cross County School District YouTube channel.

Make the short trip to Harrisburg and cheer on the Thunderbirds in person, or join us online and watch from wherever you are!

GO T-BIRDS!
about 1 month ago, Wes Hooper
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🏈 CROSS COUNTY SENIOR HIGH FOOTBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE 🏈

Thunderbird fans, please make note of an important change to the Senior High Football schedule.

📅 September 11: Cross County will no longer play Barton. This will now be our bye week.
📅 September 18: Cross County will now host Star City at home.
Please update your calendars and help us spread the word about the schedule change!

We look forward to seeing everyone at Thunderbird Stadium on September 18 as the Thunderbirds take on Star City!
about 1 month ago, Wes Hooper
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♟️ CHECKMATE! CCHS Chess Club is off to a strong start! Every Tuesday before school, students are sharpening their chess skills and learning strategies like controlling the center, castling early, and getting their knights and bishops into the action. ♟️ CHESS TOURNAMENT 📅 Tuesday, September 1 ⏰ After school until 5:00 p.m. 🚗 Students must be picked up by 5:00 p.m. Whether you’re an experienced player or just learning the game, all CCHS students are invited to join the Chess Club! Come make your move!
about 1 month ago, Wes Hooper
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🏗️ Can you build a structure strong enough to survive an earthquake? Students in Mrs. Liebmann’s science class put their engineering skills to the test Friday by designing models of buildings that could withstand an earthquake! Students had to think like engineers as they designed, built, and tested their structures to see how well they could handle the shaking. It’s a great example of students taking what they’re learning in science and putting it into action through hands on problem solving!
about 1 month ago, Wes Hooper
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T-Birds Soar with Gratitude!

Mrs. Devon’s elementary class has launched a yearlong service learning project called “T-Birds Soar with Gratitude.” Throughout the year, students will learn about the people who serve our community and find meaningful ways to thank them for the humility and courage they demonstrate each day.

Over the past two weeks, students have been learning about conservation, animals and their habitats, and the importance of clean water. On Friday, they put that learning into action by presenting thank you cards to Sydney Stewart with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as a way to show their appreciation for our conservation officers.

This project is giving our students an opportunity to connect classroom learning with character, service, and gratitude for the people who make a difference in our communities.

Great job, Mrs. Devon’s class!
about 1 month ago, Wes Hooper
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🔵 BLUE OUT THE STADIUM! 🔵

Friday night football is back at Thunderbird Stadium, and we’re asking everyone to WEAR BLUE as the Thunderbirds take on Harrisburg!

🏈 Cross County vs. Harrisburg
📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 HOME

Students, families, staff, and fans, grab your Cross County blue and help us BLUE OUT the stands!
Let’s pack the stadium, bring the energy, and cheer on our Thunderbirds! 🔵⚪🏈

WEAR BLUE. BE LOUD. GO T-BIRDS!
about 1 month ago, Wes Hooper
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