Starting this week, the Cross County School District will be open Monday-Thursday 7:30-4:30 during the summer.
All of us at Cross County School District pause to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day - the lives laid down in the service of our nation. We are grateful for the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.
As we educate the next generation, we strive to instill the values of service, courage, and gratitude - ensuring their legacy lives on.
📣 We're Hiring!
Cross County Elementary Technology Academy is looking for a dedicated Elementary Self-Contained Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year!
If you're passionate about helping young learners grow and succeed, we want you on our team! 💙📚
📩 Apply now: https://www.crosscountyschools.com/page/job-openings-application
📢 Important Info for Families: Summer EBT Benefits Are Coming! 🍎💳
The Summer EBT program is here to help families keep kids nourished during the summer break.
✅ What You Need to Know:
Benefit Amount: $120 per eligible child
Purpose: To help families buy nutritious food when school meals aren't available
👨👩👧👦 Who Qualifies:
SNAP Families: If you're already receiving SNAP benefits, you're likely automatically enrolled. Watch your mail for a confirmation letter — no application needed!
Not on SNAP? You may still be eligible!
👉 Visit ar.gov/summerebt to check your status and apply.
📞 Need Help?
The Summer EBT Call Center opened May 1, 2025
📲 Call: 1-833-316-2421
💡 Important Tip:
If your child received benefits last summer, this year’s funds will go to the same EBT card.
Lost your card? Call 1-800-997-9999 for a replacement.
Let’s make sure every child has what they need this summer! 💙💳🍓
📣 Reminder: Early Dismissal Tomorrow!
Tomorrow is our last day of school, and we’ll be dismissing early to kick off summer break! ☀️🎉
🕛 Dismissal Time: 2:00 p.m.
📅 Date: May 23, 2025
Thank you for a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and memories. We are so proud of our students and grateful for our amazing staff and families. 💙🩶
Have a safe and restful summer — we’ll see you in July! 💼✏️
The WPC Journal had a coloring contest for the 4th grade students of Cross County Elementary. The winners of the contest were Chase Beggs and Liberty Lucus. We are so proud of our two winners! You can see their artwork in this week’s issue.
Final character shoutout for the year! Congratulations to Ms. Armstrong, Maverick, Emma, Christian, and Ms. Raven! We are grateful for them and ALL who have grown in our core values this year: humility, self-discipline, compassion, respect, courage, integrity and gratitude!
🚨 Summer Feeding Program Sign-Up is OPEN! 🍎🚌
We’re excited to announce that sign-ups are now live for the 2025 Cross County Summer Feeding Program! 🎉
Starting Wednesday, May 28th, we’ll be delivering 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches each week to every child in your household—completely free for anyone 18 years old or younger. No income requirements. No paperwork. Just good food and a commitment to care for our kids all summer long. 💙
📍On-campus meals will also be served Monday–Thursday at the high school for students attending summer school or extracurricular activities.
➡️ Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mmLxqTfEkvmd1sLVA
📞 Questions? Call Krystal at (870) 442-2200.
Let’s make this a safe, healthy, and hunger-free summer—together. 🌞🍽️
#CrossCountyCares #SummerFeeding #ThunderbirdStrong #WholeChildSupport
⏰ Reminder: Free sports physicals are coming up May 13–14 at ARCare . Sign up by using this form: https://arcare.jotform.com/222136336048148. Don’t miss out!
📢 We want to hear from YOU!
As we wrap up the school year, we’re asking all Cross County families to take a few minutes to complete our End-of-Year District Engagement Survey. Your feedback helps us better serve our students, families, and community.
💙🩶 Help us grow and improve together — click the link below to get started:
https://forms.gle/mnLuMbuodmyarS9w6
Thank you for being a vital part of the Cross County School District!
🎉 Happy School Communicators Day! 📣
Today we celebrate Mr. Hooper, whose creativity, dedication, and tireless work keep our school community connected and informed. From crafting messages to managing crises, you’re the voice behind the scenes that makes a big difference. Thank you for everything you do! 💙 #SchoolCommunicatorsDay #ThankYou
The month of May has MUCH to CELEBRATE!
UPDATE: Senior Walk for our graduates will now begin at 2:00 PM today due to elementary testing. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we support all of our students during testing and celebrations!
🎉 Thunderbird Block Party Needs Your Help! 🎉
Hey neighbors! We're gearing up for an awesome Thunderbird Block Party for high school students and could use a little help to keep everyone cool and fed. We're looking for donations of:
🥤 Canned drinks
💧 Bottled water
🍰 Little Debbie snacks (because who doesn’t love a Swiss Roll?)
If you can pitch in, bring items to the high school before next Wednesday. Let’s make this the best block party yet! 🥳
#ThunderbirdBlockParty #CommunityLove #SnacksAndSmiles
🌟 Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today we give a huge THANK YOU to Nurse Tammy — the heart of our school and a true everyday hero. 💉❤️ Whether it’s a scraped knee, a tummy ache, or just a reassuring smile, Nurse Tammy is always there with care, compassion, and calm.
Your dedication to keeping our students safe and healthy does not go unnoticed. You juggle it all with kindness, patience, and grace — and we are beyond lucky to have you!
Thank you, Nurse Tammy, for everything you do! 🩺🍎💙
#SchoolNurseAppreciationDay #ThankYouNurseTammy #SchoolHero
🏌️♂️⛳️ GOLF SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN! ⛳️🏌️♀️
Ready to hit the green? Sign-ups for the 2025–2026 Cross County Golf Team are officially open! 🏌️♂️
📍 Stop by the high school office to get your name on the list.
📅 Don’t wait—let’s get this season swinging early!
Whether you're a returning player or new to the sport, we’d love to have you on the team. Let's go Thunderbirds! 💙⛳💙
#CrossCountyGolf #ThunderbirdPride #GetInTheGame #CCAthletics
The scholastic award ceremony for grades 7th-12th will take place on May 7th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Students who have demonstrated academic excellence will be recognized for their outstanding achievements.
📣 Free Sports Physicals Available!
ARCare is offering free sports physicals on May 13th and 14th, starting at 8:30 a.m. Students must sign up using the form linked below.
🗓️ Deadline to sign up: May 11th
👉 https://arcare.jotform.com/222136336048148
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ready for next season!
🎓✨ College & Career Signing Day 2025! ✨🎓
Join us Thursday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cross County High School Cafeteria as we celebrate the incredible futures of the Class of 2025! Whether they’re headed to college, the military, or straight into the workforce, these seniors are signing on to their next big chapter — and we’re cheering them on every step of the way!
Come show your support as we recognize their hard work, big dreams, and bold choices. 💙🩶 Let’s honor these Thunderbirds for taking flight into their future!
Today we celebrate the real MVPs of the cafeteria—our incredible school lunch heroes! From early mornings to cheerful servings, they do so much more than prepare meals—they nourish our students, greet them with smiles, and help fuel learning every day.
Join us in saying THANK YOU to the hardworking food service team who make a difference one tray at a time! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYouHeroes #WholeChild
