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.
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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
The 2021 yearbooks are in! There are limited extras available to purchase in the CCHS or CCETA office for $60. You can also still purchase a 2020 yearbook for $45.
The 2021 Cross County Variety Show is up and ready to view! Click the attached YouTube link to enjoy the show. Congratulations again to our performers on a job well done!
https://youtu.be/ubb6IvG9UtI
Cross County School District is celebrating National Nurses Day! Please help us thank Nurse Tori for everything she has done for us this year! #NursesDay2021 #ThankaNurse #proudTBirds
As the Class of 2021 approaches graduation, most seniors are busy gathering caps and gowns. At Cross County, our seniors have one extra task: a formal Capstone portfolio presentation in front of a panel of teachers and staff!
At their Capstone presentation, seniors reflect on their educational journey, are quizzed on essential questions, and prove to the panel (and themselves!) they are ready to graduate high school. This is just one of many ways we prepare our students for life after high school! Wish our seniors (like Jamaille Beale pictured below) luck as they complete their portfolio presentations this week! #Classof2021 #proudTBirds
The High School Lunch Staff served the Seniors their "last meal" and wished the Class of 2021 well today. Their spirit, laughter, and joy will be missed in the cafeteria and throughout the building! #Classof2021 #Seniors #proudTBirds
Congratulations to Cross County High School on being ranked among the top high schools in Arkansas and the nation on U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 Best High Schools list! 🦅🤩🥳 #proudTBirds
Cross County School District is excited to announce the hiring of Mr. Jared Selby as the new head basketball coach for the Junior High and Senior High Thunderbird boys teams! #proudTBirds #thunderbirds
Our amazing teachers were profiled in a 2021 Spring Research Brief by National Institute for Excellence in Teaching! Read about how how we're raising student achievement, test scores, and teacher effectiveness at the link below or join us in-person through school choice to experience our classrooms! Applications are due 5/1 and can be accessed online. Call 870-588-3337 to let us know how we can help you join our Thunderbird Family! #proudTBirds #chooseCC
https://www.niet.org/research-and-policy/show/research/cross-county-arkansas-spring-2021