FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 11, 2021)
The latest ACHI data released Thursday, November 11, 2021 indicates Cross County School is now in the “dark green” level. Cross County School District’s mask policy states: If the Cross County School District falls within the “yellow” or “green” level based on the most recent data published by the Department of Health or the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, then the District will no longer enforce a mandatory mask policy.
With the District falling below that threshold with the newly released data from ACHI, the Cross County School District will NO LONGER MANDATE WEARING MASKS AT THIS TIME, however, we still strongly encourage the wearing of face masks. We are excited for the decrease in cases and hope this trend continues.
The District will continue to follow all quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC. We will continue to monitor the weekly ACHI data and if cases increase to “orange” or above, as the school board policy reads, we will reinstate the mandatory mask policy.
We are so excited to get this wonderful news from the state. This is the third year that we have received these funds. We will continue to use them on curriculum and academic supplies to best meet the needs of our students.
Congratulations to the elementary students and staff!
Have you purchased your 2022 yearbook? You have until Friday, November 19 to get them for $45. Order at yearbookforever.com or using an order form!
Congrats are in order for Makala and Carson on being accepted to college and completing their FAFSA!
Seniors, if you need assistance completing your FAFSA, completing college applications, or technical program applications, make an appointment with Mr. Hooper.
Congrats are in order for Levi, Lexi, Austin, and Justin on being accepted to college and completing their FAFSA!
Seniors, if you need assistance completing your FAFSA, completing college applications, or technical program applications, make an appointment with Mr. Hooper.
The Cross County School District is in the process of implementing more Character Education into our everyday curriculum. This is not a substitute for our regular academic curriculum, but simply embedding these values into everyday lessons. Some examples are respect, responsibility, citizenship, and resilience. We wanted to take this opportunity to obtain feedback from parents to ascertain what they feel are the most important character traits to see in our children, teachers and staff.
Please select the attached link to complete the survey. If you have children who attend the high school and the elementary, please fill out a survey for each building.
Thank you all in advance for taking the time to provide this feedback.
https://forms.gle/EwUgVzSt2H5NZEX56
Mr. Tim Jarrett is teaching a math lesson while also embedding aspects of character education. He said, “Resiliency is not just a word for the week, it should be one of your words for a lifetime.”
For Immediate Release:
October 21, 2021,
Today’s ACHI data indicates the Cross County School District is the high “orange” level of positive community Covid-19 cases. While the District policy states masks will be required when the District is in the “orange”, “red”, or “purple” levels, recent quarantine guidelines have changed from those being within six (6) feet of each other to three (3) feet of each other. Our staff has been working this week to make adjustments to their classrooms so students are at least three feet apart where possible.
Beginning Friday, October 22, 2021, students riding in school transportation (buses, vans, etc.) will be required to wear masks while in those vehicles because three feet distance is not typically possible. Additionally, students will only be required to wear masks during the school day when they cannot be at least three (3) feet apart or are in close proximity to each other, i.e., while working in groups or other related activities where this distance cannot be achieved.
Again, much emphasis is being placed on room arrangements so over three feet distance can be achieved in as many classrooms as possible to help alleviate the requirement of having to wear masks in most areas, including the cafeteria.
Kindergarten classes are learning math and science skills while incorporating the season of Fall. They had fun estimating with pumpkins and studying the process that happens in nature during the Fall season.
Please read the following announcement:
Cross County custodians work tirelessly to ensure our buildings are clean and welcoming. Thank you so much Mrs. Annie, Mr. Leland, Mrs. Serena and Mr. Eric for all you do for our schools!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (October 7, 2021)
The latest ACHI data released Thursday, October 7, 2021 indicates Cross County School is now in the “yellow” level. Cross County School District’s mask policy states: If the Cross County School District falls within the “yellow” or “green” level based on the most recent data published by the Department of Health or the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, then the District will no longer enforce a mandatory mask policy.
With the District falling below that threshold with the newly released data from ACHI, the Cross County School District will NO LONGER MANDATE WEARING MASKS AT THIS TIME, however, we still strongly encourage the wearing of face masks. We are excited for the decrease in cases and hope this trend continues.
The District will continue to follow all quarantine guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC. We will continue to monitor the weekly ACHI data and if cases increase to “orange” or above, as the school board policy reads, we will reinstate the mandatory mask policy.
Do you need extra help with homework or classwork? CCHS has after-school tutoring to help with that.
Monday and Wednesday: English/SS with Ms. Holman
Tuesday and Thursday: Math with Mr. Rolland
If you have questions, give us a call at 870-588-3337.
The Cross County School Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Monday, September 13th at 7:00pm in the Cross County High School Cafeteria. The purpose of this meeting is to hear comments from the public on the current mask policy. Interested people that want to speak on the policy should email the Superintendent, Dr. Nathan Morris, at nathan.morris@crosscountyschools.com by 4:00pm on Friday, September 10th. No one will be allowed to speak if not signed up by the above mentioned date and time. Each person that is properly signed up will have up to three(3) minutes of time to address the board.
Cross County School District will be closed Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
The Cross County School District has an immediate opening for our school nurse position. This is a PK-12 position. Qualified applicants must be a Registered Nurse (RN). For more information or to apply please email resume or send application to Dr. Nathan Morris, Superintendent at nathan.morris@crosscountyschools.com.
Applications can be found at www.crosscountyschools.com
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Backpacks are ready to go out on Friday. Thank you to those that help prepare our backpack meals for students in need.
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Statement from CCSD regarding Covid-19:
On August 6, 2021, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox issued a temporary injunction against the enforcement of Act 1002. Act 1002 prohibited school boards from adopting a mask policy. Since Act 1002 is currently not enforceable, school boards now have the authority to legally adopt and enforce a mask policy.
The entire state of Arkansas is considered to currently have a high transmission rate of COVID-19. Based on the latest guidance from the CDC, DESE, and ADH, the District is strongly encouraging all individuals to wear a mask while in classrooms and on buses. If all individuals are wearing a mask while indoors, then the number of students and staff required to quarantine will be reduced in the event there is a confirmed case of a COVID-19 exposure.
This situation is fluid. The District will continue to monitor positive cases, quarantine statuses, and guidance from state agencies while continuing social distancing measures and thorough cleaning as we did in the previous school year. The District may ultimately decide to adopt a mask policy to keep our students and staff in school to continue in-person learning.
As we look forward to the excitement of a new school year, we will remain cautious and keep the safety of our students and staff as our top priority.
Parents, guardians, and families: please fill out this 2021 District Engagement Survey to help us improve our communication next year! https://forms.gle/XPMyJLxFa1UJZHhR9