Information about senior parent pages is being mailed out today. All seniors also received an email with the information. Please contact Erica Lacy for more information. The last day to purchase a senior parent page for the 2021 yearbook is Friday, October 30, 2020.
Students will be dismissed early on Tuesday and Thursday for Parent Teacher Conferences.
For high school: to schedule a conference with your student's teachers, sign up at this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-T2tyJzYAHr8UrNDch6pKT6Xp3WakEsMhVILFz0ZFxk/edit?usp=sharing
Friday is scheduled as a virtual day. Students will not be on campus.
School will dismiss at 2:00 Tuesday, September 22nd and Thursday, September 24th for parent conferences. Friday, September 25th will be a virtual learning day.
The yearbook staff needs your help this year. Whether in school or learning from home, send us your best photos for consideration in the 2021 yearbook! To submit your photos to the yearbook staff: Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play, and enter our access code: CCHS Yearbook. Go to yearbookforever.com enter our school name, click on Community Upload and enter our access code: CCHS Yearbook
CCHS students in grades 7-11: don’t forget about picture day tomorrow! You can order online with the Lifetouch photo ID: EVTFPHP6V. Virtual students can take photos from 1:00-2:00.
Picture day for CCHS students in grades 7-11 is Tuesday, September 15. Order forms were sent home with students Friday, or you can order online using the picture day ID. Virtual students will take pictures from 1:00-2:00 that day.
Check out this important information for Saturday's home football game vs. Hampton! #goTBirds
We’ve had a great day at the elementary school today and have developed a plan with staff off-campus for synchronous Zoom classes as needed! Cross County High School will be back in person tomorrow morning.
If your high school student has not logged on today to complete their work, please encourage them to do it this evening! If your student did not have internet access today, they will be able to download their work tomorrow morning in school. #TBirdStrong
High School parents and students: Monday, August 31st will be an online learning day for Cross County High School ONLY due to limited staffing. The elementary school will be in session in person. Please read this letter from Dr. Morris for additional context and information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSTUXAESG_YURD3iyyNG9y4fzeOFgCRC4mL45QpaspoGa8hj4iJYTFv4xc0X5AMCzrI-ZskqGS5HKM_/pub
As the week closes, we have pivoted two additional classrooms to online learning for the next fourteen days. We want to thank our teachers and staff for their hard work with our in-person, blended, and virtual learners. Our staff has been here extra hours, covering additional duties, and doing everything possible so we can stay in school.
We will soon be starting our meal routes for virtual learners. If any family learning virtually would like to be added to food routes, please call the school office as soon as possible. Meal routes will also be used to distribute jump drives and supplies for our students without internet.
We are so grateful for our parents and community members for their unconditional support. They have taken the challenges of this week in stride. We will get through this together! #TBirdStrong
The Cross County School District has had one elementary teacher test positive for COVID-19 since school started. District employees and parents of students who may have come in contact with the teacher were contacted and notified of the possible contact. The District has followed protocols and sanitized all areas where the individual may have been, in addition to our everyday cleaning at the schools. In an abundance of caution, four employees and one class of elementary students will be required to quarantine. The impacted class will participate in remote learning instruction during the isolation period.
The District will continue to notify anyone who came in contact with an individual who is positive for any future cases. We are continuously working with the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to make sure we are following the most recent guidelines and keeping our schools as safe as possible.
We continue to encourage all parents to temperature scan and monitor students closely for any sign of potential illness. Students should remain at home if they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, new or persistent cough, headache, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, and/or stomach issues (diarrhea). We must work together to combat this virus and stay in school.
If you are a high school parent having trouble with Echo, check out this step-by-step guide for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qTPsjBWnMLYuUlcJw7EMuHbuSQw80Aji/view?usp=sharing
For clarification from our last message: this is the same form we fill out each year so all students can use our technology in their classrooms while at school. It also allows high school students to be issued their MacBooks! Normally we fill these forms out on paper, but this link allows you to fill it out digitally. We will see you tomorrow in school!
Attention CCSD Parents! Follow the link below to fill out the Acceptable Use Agreement so your student can pick up their Macbook or iPad tomorrow at school!
You can fill out the form on your phone or computer. Make sure you enter an email address so a copy of the form can be sent back to you! We know our students are eager to get their technology--thank you for helping us complete the process without handling paper forms!
https://tinyurl.com/yy5gqhkr
Thunderbird Football Fans! Please read this important information about our Friday night home football game! #tbirds
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSCHwHwTMG-mAC2-Kfwd08FAbHik4pXpWu3MZIZneK_M4xf-HSLXg67Qf09gxZVVhjX1RpGQpoWwCz4/pub
Parents and guardians! Click the link below to learn more about very important actions parents can take to help decrease the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our community! The information includes Cross County School District's COVID-19 hotline--please take time to write this number down so it is readily available throughout the year! #backtoschool
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTlOrly7-DYf2Tb70cnHCfl410xU9ycmStm4EEPb6pHbL4CeDQt5yfMBULc2Eydah0S4bS5t9O02SL_/pub
A huge THANK YOU to Jacob Hess and Wynne Rotary for the donation of 10 high-quality hand sanitizing stations for our schools! We are so grateful! #backtoschool
Click the presentation below for important information on our transportation procedures this year! #backtoschool
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR3K3eMnfSffuqOOO23QXy-7MgVC4QP6Qpj4FzYyVvndWjrLEytH4DuoASz2dkd5HmOGJOblgHufATE/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
CCHS students and families! Check out this information guide for some fast facts about what to expect this year. #CCHS #backtoschool
High School Parents! If you would like to check your student's assignments and grades on Echo, please fill out this survey!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOQsvf8GIGMCZxWYH2XdtrtgICFs9kS8lIwGnoV5B3J3l7kg/viewform?usp=sf_link
3rd-6th grade PeeWee Thunderbird Cheer sign ups will be next Thursday, August 20, from 5:00-6:30 pm in-front of the Thunderbird football stadium!
Please have a copy of your child’s up to date physical. If they had their physical at ArCare you do not need to bring it as it's already on file. Signups is for PARENTS ONLY. Please send ONE parent from your household as we are trying to do our part in limiting crowds.
Masks will be required at all times! We will follow all social distancing guidelines. #tbirdspirit #thunderbirds
Open House for K, 7th, and new students is next week!
Please take note of the required immunizations needed for school.
Open House for Kindergarten students, 7th grade students, and all new students to the district will be Tuesday, August 18th, from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. Masks will be required upon entrance and throughout Open House. If possible, please limit attendance to parents and the student.
High School schedules can be picked up today from 8:00-4:00 outside of the gym entrance! Masks will be required. We can't wait to see you there!
Reminder: High school students may pick up their class schedules Monday, August 10th from 8:00AM-4:00PM by the gym entrance. We will also ask parents to complete registration updates and back-to-school packets. We can't wait to see everyone!
We're looking for a certified Educational Interpreter (sign language) today! For more information visit: https://www.crosscountyschools.com/job-openings-applications
Cross County School District will now begin our 20-21 school year on August 24th! More information on the calendar will be released as soon as possible.
Congrats Camryn on a job well done at the recent FFA competition!
We have had 414 responses to our survey regarding returning to school this fall! That is an amazing number and are so proud of all the support you give Cross County Schools. We are almost there having every household respond. If you have not, please take a minute to respond to this brief survey and reply for every student you have attending Cross County. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCcBfK2zWFJGHXXjHUUdfofnsu-z3RO9sNlPte0yzrkqOezw/viewform?usp=sf_link
We are excited to begin school in-person this Fall and look forward to seeing our students on-campus! After your strong responses from our parent survey in May, we learned that you appreciate our frequent communication and hope you continue to engage with us as we ramp up our updates on school reopening.
To start, please fill out this survey by Friday, June 26th about the 2020-2021 school year. Submit one response per student and let us know if your student plans to join us in-person or may need fully virtual learning to accommodate individual health and academic needs. As you fill out your survey, please note that your responses are non-binding and that additional information will be released in the coming weeks on what both in-person and fully virtual learning will look like after the analysis of your survey responses.
https://forms.gle/pvy2fB8aJU5HP4oa7
Congratulations to our winners! #thunderbirds #artsyTBirds
A few years ago, Cross County School District began providing all students with free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and the USDA. Since we applied for CEP, our families are eligible for this free support through Pandemic SNAP! We care about our students and their families and are grateful to be a small part of this relief program—according to DHS, you should receive your EBT card late this month.
For more information, check the link below! #CCcares #proudTBirds
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/newsroom/details/food-assistance-approved-for-families-of-students-in-free-lunch-program?fbclid=IwAR34TlAytn_uuamt4TJ2bstIy8ugyW9_gfGj56iig1xJz6NYhtHf6w3GmRI
Cross County High School is excited to announce the arrival of letterman jackets and senior blankets! You may come by the high school and pick those up anytime Monday-Thursday 7:30-4:30.
Parents of student athletes:
All students participating in sports and cheer at Cross County School District must have a current physical in order to participate in the 2020-2021 season. ARcare will be providing free physicals on the following dates:
3rd-6th grade: June 2-4
7th-12th grade: June 9-11
Forms to be completed will be available at each campus to complete prior to your appointment. Please call ARcare at 870-442-2040 to make your appointment!
Parents and students,
Computers, library books, and classroom books will need to be returned to the school for grades K-12. Mrs. Karen will be set up from 8:30-3:30 Friday by the gym to collect items. After that, please bring those to the school as soon as possible. Getting these items in quickly will aid us in preparing for the new school year. If you have questions, please call us at 870-588-3337.
Parents, please fill out this survey. Your responses are extremely valuable in helping us plan for next school year!
https://forms.gle/5LiF2ifbZ5xhZUFcA
CCHS Students! Laptop drop off/turn in is NEXT WEEK! You must bring your computer and charger to the high school (ISS room by the gym doors) to be checked out for the year.
If you have any questions, please email Karen Seabaugh at karen.seabaugh@nt.crosscountyschools.com.
CCETA AMI Supply Swap 5/20 - 5/22! We will have student belongings all bagged up and ready to swap for computers, chargers, and books in the car rider line. See poster for details!
A message for Seniors and Senior Parents: Individual graduation ceremonies are this week! As a reminder, in order to receive your diploma you MUST turn in your computers/chargers, turn in any jerseys/uniforms, and pay any fines, dues, or outstanding charges. Please call the office with questions.
Seniors,
The time is nearing for your individual graduations next week. If you have not made your appointment, please call us to do so. As you prepare for your day, please take note of a few expectations:
1. Please wear slacks, khakis, or dresses, but no jeans.
2. Please wear dress shoes. If you wear boots, please be sure they are clean.
3. You may need to steam your gown.
4. Make sure all dues, fines, or charges are paid before receiving your diploma.
5. Be sure to turn in your computer, jerseys, and uniforms before receiving your diploma.
We want next week to be special for each of you and we are excited to get to see everyone. If you have any questions, please give us a call at the school.
CCHS students: If you have a smartphone, download the Echo Viewer app to view your assignments! #techyTBirds
Do you need internet access while we are out of school? We've got you covered! Visit one of our open wireless access points in Bay Village, Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, or Vanndale! #techyTBirds
Our food service team is hard at work! In just 4 weeks, they've served 11,719 meals for our students! Fill out your school choice application (https://tinyurl.com/ccsdschoolchoice) by 5/1 so you can be a part of our T-Bird Family and benefit from all of our amazing programs #strongTBirds #CC
Please visit our website for a message on the Governor's directive to close all schools to in-person learning for the remainder of the school year: https://www.crosscountyschools.com/article/227623?org=cross-county-school-district
There is a box outside the main entrance door of the high school for AMI work drop off. You can send a picture of completed work to your child's teacher, leave the completed work for your bus driver during food delivery, or drop the work off in the tub at your convenience.
There is a box outside the front office door of the elementary for AMI work drop off. You can send a picture of completed work to your child's teacher, leave the completed work for your bus driver during food delivery, or drop the work off in the tub at your convenience.
Attention Elementary Parents
Any high school band students that do not have their instrument at home are encouraged to come to the the HS Band room this Thursday between 11am to 12pm to pick it up.
Attention seniors:
Josten's will be here next Wednesday, April 8, 2020 to handout graduation supplies from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This will be a drive-up and pick-up process in the high school parking lot. For balance inquiries, please call the high school office at 870-588-3337.
An update on this week's school closure, food service, school events, and AMI Days is available at this link or the district Facebook Page.
https://www.crosscountyschools.com/article/210219?org=cross-county-school-district
High school students have been given additional AMI work for AMI Days 6-10. All AMI Work (Days 1-10) should be available on students' desktops. If your high school student does not have their AMI work, please inform the office so we can get them their work!
Please check the district website and Facebook page for a new update about the spread of COVID-19.
https://www.crosscountyschools.com/article/206644?org=cross-county-school-district
The baseball game scheduled for today in Wynne has been canceled due to inclement weather.
In addition to our students, families, and staff, the safety of our alumni is also a top priority. Our school district is a member of the Delta College Attainment Network (DCAN) dedicated to supporting our students to and through college. As some colleges are choosing to close down campuses as a precaution against COVID-19, our DCAN Alumni Advisors are prepared to support our alumni with move-out, transportation, and any academic issues that may arise. If you or someone you know needs assistance navigating a college campus closure, please reach out asap to David Rhoades, DCAN College Persistence Manager at 870-714-0701.
Some of Ms. Armstrong’s 7th and 8th grade Science students competed in the You Be the Chemist Regional Challenge at Wynne. The 8th grade team placed 2nd overall and will create a video exploring the role of chemistry in their community for the national competition. Great job to all participants!
Recently, students from Cross County High School traveled to Jonesboro for the Daughter's of the American Revolution Essay Awards ceremony where ten students were awarded for their achievements of academic excellence in writing. Students in grade seven were asked to write as if they were a Pilgrim and how they would have changed their choices on land to better help the colonists to survive. The winners for this category are as follows: first place, Lainey wood; Caleb second place, Caleb Shirley; third place tie, Gunner Land, Hayleigh Wilson, Hank Bostick; honorable mention, Bella Bowles, Knoa Roberts. Ninth grade students were asked to write as a crew member and evaluate the choices of Christopher Columbus' first voyage. The winners for this category are as follows: first place, Conner McGee; third place, Grant McCommon; honorable mention, Alston Venzen. Our teachers, staff, and parents are all extremely proud of the accomplishments of these students and all those students from our school that participated in the contest. We truly have exceptional students at Cross County!
Announcing 2020-2021 Cheer tryouts and parent meeting
The Ag Mechanics class has been working hard learning theories, parts, and procedures. The class finally gets to disassemble and reassemble a two stroke engine. Who knows maybe one of these students will be a small gas engine specialist one day!
Congrats to Luke, Grant, Rebecca, and Taylor on being our most recent “Be Excellent” winners!!!
The CC Thunderbird pageant is fast-approaching, being held March 7, 2020 at 5 PM in the high school cafeteria. March 3rd is the last day to sign up. The entry fee is $30 with a $5 fee for additional categories. Forms can be found at the school and our website. Practice will be held March 2nd. If you have questions, contact Mary Sanders at the high school.
Help us congratulate CCHS’s Thunderbirds Against Drugs organization. Ready. Set. Record. is a contest for high school students to enter a 30 second video regarding tobacco prevention/awareness. Out of 137 submissions, judges picked 15 finalists. TAD members traveled to Little Rock to view the Finalists’ videos and discover which category everyone won. TAD’s video won first place in the intermediate category!! They did a phenomenal job! Go to https://youtu.be/_tcI1Xwz-QY to see their video.
CCSD Cheerleaders helped the Cherry Valley Food Pantry serve over 200 steaks and showcased auction items for the annual charity fundraiser Friday night.
Join us tomorrow night, February 11th, to celebrate our Senior Spring Athletes! Senior Recognition is at 5:30 and games start at 6:00! Please come out to cheer on your Senior TBirds! #classof2020 #thunderbirds
Help us congratulate the most recent food service employee of the month, Mrs. Deb Stevens! Thank you for everything you do for our students.
A message from Superintendent Dr. Nathan Morris:
Another day of great adult learning at CCHS! Math can be difficult for many students so our teachers are implementing strategies to make it easier!
Thunderbird Cheer Squad announces 2020-2021 try outs.
Congrats Macie, Britney, Bella and Claudia for being our most recent Be Excellent Challenge prize recipients!
Great adult learning happening at CCHS today! Our teachers are learning how to help our students be the best readers they can be!
To recognize the important job of a school counselor, Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed February 3rd through February 7th, 2020 as National School Counseling Week in Arkansas. CCSD would like to take this opportunity to recognize our two outstanding school counselors for their dedication to our students. Mrs. Susan Morgan, high school counselor with 18 years in education, and Mrs. Carol Crow, elementary counselor with 31 years in education, both prove everyday that they are here for our students. We could not ask for two better people for the job. Thank you for all you do!
Mr. Liebmann’s Ceramics class is in the middle of creating cylinder pots to show off their skill and creativity. Students are really enjoying this new addition to our arts course lineup!
HOOPFEST is next week. Show your THUNDERBIRD SPIRIT!
Information for tomorrow's basketball games:
Senior girls will not play this Friday. Jr. Boys will play instead. Jr. Girls, Jr. boys, and Sr. Boys will play beginning at 5:00.
It's Arkansas School Choice Week! Join our innovative, award-winning schools today!
On Tuesday, January 28th Union Pacific will be closing the Railroad Crossing on Highway 42 East. The alternative route will be Martin Drive to CR 332 to Highway 1. The Highway Department has informed the district that delays will be in full effect by 8:00 AM so buses should run on time in the morning. We do expect buses to be slightly delayed in the afternoon.
Vote NOW Thunderbirds!
https://eagle1005.com/2020/01/10/high-school-students-come-sing-with-foreigner/
The Cross County High School Beta Club attended its first State Convention this weekend. Students Sarah Futrell, Lauren Hagler, Celia Robertson, and Will Searcy competed in the Quiz Bowl competition. Tessa Robertson competed in the Creative Writing competition. Sponsors Justin Wilkinson and Paige Bellinger chaperoned the trip.
This year’s Hoopfest ceremony will be Friday, February 7, 2020 at 5:30 PM. The senior high boys and girls will take on the Clarendon Lions at 6:00 PM.
If students are interested in being on the Trap team, there is a meeting at 6:00 PM tonight at CCHS room 1.
Attention all Thunderbirds! Our choir NEEDS your vote! The CCHS choir is in a contest sponsored by Eagle 100.5 in Jonesboro to win the chance to sing ON STAGE with Foreigner on February 4th and win a $500 grant from The Grammy Foundation!!! Winners will be calculated by school size so we have a fair shot against choirs from bigger areas and districts!
VOTE HERE: https://eagle1005.com/2020/01/10/high-school-students-come-sing-with-foreigner/
Congratulations to Logan Snyder for being selected to play in the ASBOA Region V Junior High All-Region Band Concert! Logan was in the first band and did an excellent job! #musicalTBirds
As we honor the work and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., take time to reflect on this message.
Hoopfest is Friday, February 7, 2020. Purchase your 2020 Hoopfest shirt to support the Thunderbirds and CC Prom. Each shirt is priced at $20.00 and $21.00 for 2X and 3X. Deadline to get your order in is Thursday, January 23rd! Each school has ordering forms. Call us for more details.
CCE students Alyssa Patterson, Annabelle Owen, Sawyer Guerrero, and Jayden Huckabee participated in the Cross County Spelling Bee in Wynne on Friday morning.
Sixth grade went on a scavenger hunt to find the area of a triangle and trapezoid.
Fifth grade worked on revising essays using critical friends.
Today, sophomores in BioLit researched how HeLa cells contributed to science and presented their research to their peers.
Congratulations to our students!
Thank you to the University of Arkansas Department of Music for visiting our band and choir students on Friday! The professors performed for the students, answered questions, and encouraged students to become Razorbacks! #woopig #musicalTBirds
Yearbooks are on sale until January 31, 2020! You can order at yearbookforever.com or in the high school or elementary office.
Cross County School District and Aramark Food Service would like to thank all our Law Enforcement Officers who were able to come have lunch at CCSD today! We were proud to serve these fine men and women to show our appreciation for all their hard work!
Thank you Officer Owens!
Please help us congratulate Cross County School District's Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Ashlee Woodard! Mrs. Ashlee is a first grade teacher at Cross County Elementary. Mrs. Ashlee's love for her students is obvious, and she maintains high expectations for her students and herself. The combination of her heart for kids and her constant pursuit of excellence results in phenomenal personal and academic growth for her students. We appreciate her hard work and heart for kids! Way to go Mrs. Ashlee!!
Sixth graders learned about Ancient Egyptians and all they contributed to our current medical and engineering practices through building burial tombs.
Congratulations to this week’s Be Excellent Challenge winners Grant and Braden! Well deserved guys!
The Thunderbirds will take on the Earle Bulldogs at Earle Monday beginning at 4:00PM. The game line up is: 7th boys, JG, SG and SB. Come out and support those Thunderbirds!
We are very thankful to have such a great kitchen staff at CCHS. This group works tirelessly to ensure our students have breakfast, lunch, and even a second chance breakfast. We appreciate Mrs. Amy, Mrs. Dawn, Mrs. Bobbie, Mrs. Debbie, and Coach Kountry for all they do for our students!
The Drama Club’s second annual Variety Show was a huge success! Under the direction of Mr. Wilkinson and help from Mr. Coffey, the club did an amazing job with the show.
The Cross County Band and Choir did an amazing job at Monday night’s concert. Under the direction of Mr. Rikard and Mr. Coffey, the two groups filled the room with holiday cheer!
Cross County High School will offer after school tutoring beginning Wednesday, 12/11/19. English/SS tutoring will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Math and Science will occurring on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to get help for finals or last minute make up work. Contact the high school office for more details.
Cross County FFA members recently competed in the Sub Areas Leadership Events and they displayed some great skills earning them much deserved recognition! Will Searcy placed 5th in Discussion Meet, Conner McGee won the Creed Speaking Contest, Samantha Hagler placed 3rd with her Prepared Speech, and 4th in the Job Interview. Lily Bowles placed 4th in Extemporaneous Speaking, Camryn Scott placed second in Extemporaneous Speaking, and she also won the Job Interview Contest. Congratulations and good luck at District and State Contest.
Congratulations to Logan Snyder for making the ASBOA Region V Junior High All-Region Band! Logan tried out with hundreds of students from Northeast Arkansas and made first band, third chair. Great work Logan!
Today, students in BioLit participated in an activity using beans to simulate factors that change the probability of sickle cell anemia.
Christmas Dress Up Week
Community members,
CCHS is hosting a Vitalant blood drive. Community members are welcome to come out and give life-saving blood until 2:00 PM today. They are located on the high school parking lot. If you have questions, you can call us at 870-588-3337.
Cross County School District is seeking a K-12 school nurse. This position has school hours with competitive wages. Contact Jessica Stacy at jessica.stacy@crosscountyschools.com or 870-588-3337 for details.
Congrats are in order for this week’s Be Excellent Challenge winners: Macie and Lexi!
We are proud of these Thunderbirds! They participated in the State Special Olympics Bowling Competition in Little Rock. Two students brought home the gold, Cody Davis and Katelynn Immel. Four students earned 4th place medals: Jonathon Williams, Cathy Watkins, Madison Immel, and Louie Blankenship.
Join us Monday, December 9, 2019 for the Cross County High School band and choir Holiday Concert! The program will begin at 6:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
Mrs. Paige’s class had the opportunity to pick out their own Christmas tree for their classroom. The students had a blast! Thank you Mrs. Paige, Mrs. Dana, Mrs. Danielle, and Mrs. Wendi for creating such a great experience for our students!
Make up picture day is Wednesday, December 4.
The Cross County Drama Club will host its 2nd annual Variety Show this Friday, Dec. 6th, at 7:00 p.m.! Admission is $2; snacks and drinks will be sold for $1 each. Door prizes will be given out during intermission. Come out and enjoy a night of talent from students and teachers!
Thursday’s home game against Newport has been moved to Friday, December 6, 2019 at Newport. All four teams will play beginning at 4:00.
Download Cross County School District's App for your smartphone and keep up with news, events, alerts, and everything Cross County.
Two exceptional students won our Be Excellent Challenge this week. Congrats to Jamaille and Angel! Well deserved!
Cross County Schools will be closed November 25, 2019 to November 29, 2019 for Thanksgiving Break. We are especially thankful for our parents and community members for your continued support of our schools, students, teachers, and programs. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
The Cross County Elementary Christmas Concert will be
Monday, Dec. 2nd at 6pm in the High School Gym.
Students need to arrive by 5:45pm. Hope to see you there!
Energy! Energy! 8th Grade knows about Energy!!!!
Join us tomorrow night as the Thunderbirds take on Rivercrest beginning at 5:00 PM. The Pep Squad is hosting a “White Out” to show support and unity for our team. Come out and wear white to show that Tbird spirit! We hope to see you there!
Help us congratulate CCHS’s student of the month, Grant King. We are so proud of this all-around fantastic student!
Using the Kagan Strucure: Quiz Quiz Trade, students in Capstone Lit discussed the characteristics of a good citizen in relation to the Milgrim Experiment.
Students in BioLit learned how to classify using dichotomous keys. Using a chart, they predicted the flavor of jelly beans and tested their predictions.
The Cross County Cheerleaders worked the Mid-South Marathon to help raise money for Hope Rising.
The Thunderbird boys basketball teams will play Rivercrest at home Thursday beginning at 5:00 with The 7th grade boys, junior high boys and then senior high boys.
This week, the 8th graders created "Egg Cars" in Ms. Armstrong's science class. The students had to use their knowledge of Newton's Laws of Motion to build their cars and keep their egg safe as their "Egg Car" traveled down the ramp and crashed at the bottom.
Ms. Armstrong's 7th grade science class has been learning about chemical changes. They had to identify evidence of chemical changes by conducting lab station activities.
Our Anatomy & Physiology students were given the opportunity to read the Skeletal System children's book they created to 2nd graders at CCETA recently. It was a fun experience for all! Thanks to Ms. Amanda and Ms. Tiffany for letting us visit.
Congratulations to this week’s Be Excellent Challenge recipients, Jesse and Ashton!
Wow! CCETA earned $31,000 from the state of Arkansas as a 2019 Reward School for being in the top 5% in the state for student growth! Thank you again to our teachers and students for all of their hard work!
Join us tonight, beginning at 5:00, as the Thunderbirds take on the Wynne Yellowjackets in the first home game of the season. 7th grade girls will play first followed by the Jr. girls and Sr. girls. Come out and support some Thunderbird basketball! We hope to see you there.
Help us congratulate our most recent “Be Excellent Challenge” winners, Brayden and Valerie! Way to go!
We had 7 students participate in the Area 8 Special Olympics Bowling Competition in Wynne. They will go on to participate in the State Bowling Competition on December 5th. Let’s cheer on these Thunderbirds!
It’s time for Cross County basketball! The junior high boys and girls will play this Saturday in the Earle Jamboree. The students will need to be at the school by 8:30 AM. The boys will play at 10:00 and 11:00 with the girls playing at 10:30 and 11:30.
Congratulations to Makala Clayton, our most recent Be Excellent Challenge winner!
Thank you to JA of Cross County for delivering food for our weekend backpack program and reading to some of our classrooms!
Thank you APSRC for recognizing our elementary school with a banner! Earning an ‘A’ rating for two years in a row is a huge accomplishment and a testament of how hard our teachers and students work. We will hang this banner proudly!
Happy Halloween from CCHS!
Join us Friday night as we recognize our senior athletes of fall sports and the Thunderbirds take on the Midland Mustangs. The program will begin at 6:30 PM with kick-off at 7:00 PM.
Under Mrs. Nikki Williams’s leadership, CCHS’s Thunderbirds Against Drugs (TAD) group was awarded a grant from The Arkansas Sheriff’s Association to purchase materials and supplies to help the student group meet its goals and fund Red Ribbon Week. We would like to thank Cross County Sheriff, David West for the opportunity so we can continue to grow student leaders and bring awareness to all students.
Our partners at NIET caught wind of CCETA's recent accomplishments and shared them nationwide. NIET's TAP System has provided our school with support and guidance in our efforts to put student learning at the center of all that we do.
Congratulations to our very first Be Excellent Challenge winner of the school year: Harrison McGee!
AMI packets have all been placed on high school student laptops or students were given a paper copy. If your student received a paper copy, keep it in a safe place until needed. As a reminder, we will use AMI work in the event school is closed for an emergency or inclement weather. If your child did not get one, please contact the office with questions. Thank you for supporting our school!
Homecoming activities were a hit! The parade included so many creative floats with the week’s theme: “Battle of the Decades”. You could feel that school spirit from Kindergarten all the way to the Seniors! What a great way to end the school week and cheer on those Thunderbirds!
Mrs. Fisher’ class concluded their study of The Outsiders and to close it out, the students dressed as the two rival character groups: the Socs and the Greasers! What a great ending to a outstanding novel study!
Join us tonight at Thunderbird Stadium for homecoming at 6:00 PM. Then, the Thunderbirds will take on the Rector Cougars at 7:00. Come out and support the T-birds!!!
Did you hear? CCETA has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy for outstanding student growth on the ACT Aspire in the Northeast Arkansas Region and Arkansas Overall for the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW. Great job teachers and students for all of your hard work! 🎉💙
CCSD is hosting a flu clinic for students Wednesday, October 16, 2019. If you have not completed paperwork for your student, there is still time. Call your child’s school with questions and to get the forms.
Did you hear the great news? We've got another A report card rating! Congratulations to our CCETA students and staff! We know we've got the best elementary school around! #hardworkpaysoff #proudTBirds
Check out these #ThrowbackThursday photos of the Cross County class of 2005! Will you be joining your classmates at our Homecoming Game on the 18th?
Great things are happening in Mrs. Fisher’s English class! The students are reading The Outsiders. This week, students will be applying the book’s content to present the information as a court case with one of the main characters on trial. Students are applying conflict, imagery, and characterization from the novel study as part of the project. Thank you Mrs. Fisher for making your classes relevant and engaging for your students!
Students in Family and Consumer Science are taking care of their Flour Babies this week! We know one day, these students will make great parents!
Congratulations Noah on your first college acceptance! Noah was the FIRST person to RSVP to our FAFSA night and is on track to be college bound! If you're a senior and planning to go to college like Noah, make sure you RSVP to join us tomorrow night at our Taco Tuesday FAFSA dinner at 5:30 in the high school cafeteria! It's not too late! #C3 #pieceofcake
Thank you to CrossRidge for feeding our Junior and Senior High football teams last week! #FridayNightLights #thankfulTBirds
Mrs. Sanders grouped her students in class to create edible color wheels last week! What fun things will she think of next? #thunderbirds
Over the course of the week, Cross County High gave away tickets to the Cherry Fest carnival for students demonstrating excellence. We hope each student enjoyed the carnival!
Congratulations Ashton on your first college acceptance! So far, our Seniors have sent in 148 applications to 56 different colleges throughout the United States. Our Seniors make us proud to be a Thunderbird! #pieceofcake #C3
Calling all 1984 Thunderbird Football Alumni! Will you help us celebrate the 35th anniversary of your State Championship? Join us Friday, October 18th at 7:00 PM for our Homecoming Game to be recognized at halftime with your former teammates and coaches! Email nathan.morris@crosscountyschools.com to let us know you'll be there and that you're a proud #thunderbirdforlife
Ms. Armstrong's 7th grade science classes have been working hard studying atoms and the periodic table. They created their own version of the periodic table made up of brochures about their elements.
12 students put aside their Arkansas allegiance for one weekend to visit Mississippi State, explore Starkville, and attend the MSU vs. K State football game with our C^3 Program! They had a blast! Can you guess what college we're taking students to next? #C3 #collegebound
Thank you grandparents for joining us for breakfast last week! We had a wonderful turnout! We are so appreciative for all that you do for our students and our school!
CCHS mailed home progress reports today. Be on the look out for your student’s grades in your mailbox soon.
CCHS is honored to recognize Mrs. Asia Parks, high school librarian and Mrs. Rachel Luther, college and career access director as CCHS teacher and staff members of the month for August!
Each month, CCHS teachers and staff vote to select a junior and senior high student to be recognized as student of the month. The students of the month for August are Lexi Jarrett and Triston Daniels! Help us congratulate them!
Mrs. Ashlee's class is working hard to remember and apply the floss rule, so Mrs. Ashlee broke out the floss dance with an academic connection to the floss rule as a multi-sensory activity.
Picture Day is just around the corner!
High School: September 16, 2019
Elementary School: September 20, 2019
Look who came to visit today! Cade Morris just graduated from basic training as a member of the United States Marine Corp. We are so proud of him and excited to know he will be serving our country as a proud Marine. Please help us congratulate him on this amazing accomplishment!#proudthunderbirds #marines
Studying for a science test is fun when you get to use the Kagan Structure Quiz-Quiz-Trade! Students not only practice the academic content through this structure, but learn to provide feedback and praise to their peers. Great job fourth grade teachers and students!
Not only does Cross County High School focus on content-specific instruction, but we also focus on developing important skills our students can apply in real life. Communication skills are necessary in almost every aspect of life from the classroom to the workplace and in general interactions with others. Mrs. Lacy uses her classes to help our students become better speakers and communicators.
Parents and guardians:
Please join us for parent-teacher conferences. Cross County High School will host conferences Tuesday, September 10th from 2:30-7:00 and Cross County Elementary School will hold conferences Thursday, September 12th from 2:30-7:00. School will dismiss at 2:00 pm both days. We look forward to seeing everyone then.
Third grade was rolling up their sleeves and working super hard today to grow as readers! Keep it up third grade!
Attention Juniors and Seniors:
Jostens will be on campus Friday, September 6, 2019 for class ring and graduation supply orders. You will need a $60.00 deposit for each.
CCETA Thunderbirds are hard at work after a wonderful long weekend!
Mrs. Fisher’s English class is reading The Outsiders. The students are making a newspaper re-creating a crucial scene from the book. #proudtbirds #readingisfun
Do you have an Apple or IOS device? Download the Cross County School District App today on the Apple App Store! #TBirds
Cross County School District will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
Cross County High School is proud to have a science department that is so invested in our students! We cannot thank them enough for everything they do. #proudtbirds #science
Did you know Cross County High School has a program that allows parents to keep track of student grades? Echo is easy to set up. Just give us a call, tell us your email and the student’s name. It is that simple. Contact us at 870-588-3337 to set up your account. We can even reset your current account if needed or arrange a time to show you how to use the program.
Get your 2020 yearbooks now!
Who says learning parts of speech is boring?! Fourth grade makes English fun at CCETA!
2020 yearbooks are on sale now! Go to walsworthyearbooks.com or get an order form from the elementary or high school office. You can also purchase senior and business ads on walsworthyearbooks.com
Please contact Erica Lacy at the high school for more information.
All of our students have started the year reading the picture book (K-2) or novel (3-6) version of Wonder by RJ Palacio. We have had such wonderful conversations about kindness and being a true friend throughout CCETA. Our sixth graders finished the book last week and completed multiple activities, including covering our school with positive shout out post-its. Thank you 6th grade for your kind words!
A message about school safety from Superintendent Dr. Nathan Morris:
The Cross County School District would like to inform our parents and community of rumors circulating yesterday of an unsubstantiated threat of violence occurring at schools and public places in Arkansas. The Cross County School District is not aware of any threat against our school district. Late last night, the Arkansas State Police released this statement:
“The Arkansas State Police has been in close contact in recent days with the Federal Bureau of Investigation attempting to identify the source of an alleged threat of gun violence at an undisclosed Arkansas school reportedly planned for later this week.
At this time no corroborating evidence or useful details have been uncovered in regard to the information provided to the FBI. In the event more specific or credible information is received; it will be shared with local law enforcement offices, state and local school officials, as well as Arkansas citizens.
The Arkansas State Police asks that if anyone has information about a threat of violence whether the site of the threat may be a school or other public place, please contact your nearest Arkansas State Police Office or local law enforcement agency. A complete listing of state police offices can be found at https://asp.arkansas.gov/divisions/highway-patrol/“
We take the safety of all of our students and staff seriously and will continue to stay in constant contact with the Cross County Sheriff’s office and the Cherry Valley Police Department over the coming days. Both departments will give additional support to our District and we will continue to send updates if information changes.
A message from Superintendent Dr. Nathan Morris: It has been brought to our attention that a company outside of our community has been asking for donations for items such as t-shirts on behalf of the Cross County School District. All fundraisers that support any Cross County School District activity, grade level, or athletic team run through our School District locally. Administration, school employees, and The Nest Club (booster club) will reach out to you directly for any donations or fundraising requests. We do not utilize outside companies to ask for donations on our behalf. Thank you for your continued support of our schools!
Attention parents and drivers! It is illegal to pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing according to Act 166 of 2019 and Act 2128 of 2005. Penalties include up to a $1,000 fine and potential loss of your driver's license. Remember: Flashing Red. Kids Ahead.
Senior parents- senior picture day is 8/21. There will be a $15 sitting fee for all seniors. Please reach out to Erica Lacy with questions.
Join us on Thursday to learn more about how you can work as a Sub in our amazing school district!
A few important announcements after our first day of school!
Elementary Parents and Guardians: We appreciate your patience in making the Elementary car rider line single file at the pickup point behind AR Care. The single file line ensures that no student has to walk in front of another vehicle or cross traffic to be picked up. This afternoon, the single file line caused a backup to Highway 42.
Starting tomorrow afternoon, as you turn off of Highway 42 and enter the car rider gravel drive, you may now form two lines to reduce backup. The two lanes will continue only on the gravel drive. Please alternate cars to reform a single file line at the dumpsters behind the elementary school so pickup remains safe for students at the car rider doors. It is essential to return to the single file lines off of Highway 42 and on all paved roads so that buses can exit campus unimpeded. There will be staff members outside to assist with this process for the next week. Please see the diagram below for reference.
No vehicles should utilize the front of the elementary school as a drop off point before 7:50 AM or after 3:00 PM.
High School Parents and Guardians: Please drop students off in the morning after 7:30. Staff members are on duty to supervise students in the school after this time.
This week, some of our newest Thunderbirds are on campus attending Kindergarten Bootcamp! The class of 2032 is busy reading, learning colors and numbers, making new friends, developing phonemic awareness, and exploring their new school! Give these tiny T-Birds a warm welcome to our Cross County family!
We're just 18 days away from our Cross County Cares Summer Bash! We can't wait to share a meal, get our kids ready to start the year strong, and spend time together! High schoolers- if you have your paperwork filled out, you can even pick up your laptop early at this event! #CrossCountyCares #tbirds
Come out and see us Monday, July 8 from 2:00-6:00 for K-12 early registration for new and returning students in the high school cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to complete paperwork, get high school schedules, grab supply lists, and update your current information. We look forward to seeing you there.
Even though our offices will be closed for the holiday, our Seamless Summer Feeding Program will still be in session on Friday, July 5th! Enjoy your holiday tomorrow, celebrate Independence Day, and join us for a meal on Friday before a great weekend! #CrossCountyCares #tbirds
Don't forget to call us tomorrow morning to let us know if your new kindergarten student will be joining us next week for our Kindergarten Readiness Week! We are so excited to get to know our newest students! We have so many fun things planned!
Cross County School District will host early registration for new and returning students in grades K-12 Monday, July 8, 2019 in the high school cafeteria from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact us at 870-588-3337.
Attention kindergarten parents!!
Kindergarten Readiness Camp is July 8 - July 11 from 8:30 - 11:30. We are excited to get to know our newest Thunderbirds! Thank you to the Cross County Community Foundation for their generous grant to make this possible! We are so excited!
Guess who got a 4.0 and made the Dean's List at Hendrix this semester? This great Cross County High School graduate! Congratulations Sarah! We are so proud of you!
If you know a Cross County Alumni who is thriving, let us know! The College x Career x Choice Program at CCHS would love to celebrate them! #proudTBirds
CCSD is hiring a Business Teacher/Football Coach.
Interested applicants can send their applications and resumes to Nathan Morris, Superintendent of Schools at: nathan.morris@crosscountyschools.com. Certified applications are available on the "Job Openings/Applications" page.
Parents and guardians- do you get texts from our School District? Do you attend Parent Teacher Conferences, Open House, or Family Nights? Make your voice heard so we can use your experiences to plan for next year by taking this short survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLl_ePc9xQn2TVB0qoUAt9YTEuhECugprEZQVp0URU-Lydgw/viewform?usp=sf_link
SAVE THE DATE! We're holding a Summer Bash on July 27th! If you're looking for a free hair cut for picture day, lunch, door prizes, AND MORE for your student before school starts this event is for you!
Be on the look out for more information throughout the summer!
The Alumni Basketball Games are tonight, 5/17! Come see the teachers take on the students at 5:00 PM and the alumni teams clash at 6:00 PM!
Tickets are $2 at the door. Alumni players should arrive by 5:15!
We're hiring! We would love to have YOU as a substitute teacher in our district! Sign up at https://signup.willsub.com/index.asp… to get your application started!
Due to the current conditions of the football field at Thunderbird Stadium and the threat of thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening, the district administration has made the decision to host the 2019 graduation in the high school gymnasium. The ceremony will still begin at 7:00 p.m. and seniors will need to be here at 6:00 p.m. We encourage parents, family, and guests to be seated before the ceremony begins. Once the ceremony begins, if you are not in your seats, you will be held in the lobby until the teachers and graduates have entered and been properly seated.
Seniors:
Reminder: Graduation practice is Thursday at 9:30. Senior breakfast will be at the Hut at 8:00. Don’t forget your cap and gown for the elementary senior walk. All seniors are required to be at practice. Please help spread the word! We are so proud of our seniors!
The 2019-2020 District Calendar has been approved:
Parents and guardians,
You are invited to join us for Cross County High School’s awards assembly Friday, May 3rd at 9:45 in the gym. We look forward to seeing you there as we recognize our students for their hard work and growth this year.
Senior Signing Day for the Class of 2019 is this Friday at 1:00! Parents, family, and community members are welcome to join in on the celebration for our seniors enlisting in the military, seniors signing to play sports in college, and seniors signing with colleges and technical programs! Let's send these seniors off in style!
The School Choice Deadline to join our Thunderbird Family is TODAY, May 1st!
To pick up an application, please visit the Cross County School District Administration Building, Elementary or High School. If you would like to tour one of our amazing schools before making your decision, call us now! We'd love to have you! #thunderbirdsforever #proudtobeaTBird
Cross County High School will host our spring band/choir concert tomorrow, April 30, at 6:00 pm in the high school cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there!
The mission of the Cross County School District is to educate the whole child and each day our teachers strive to do just that! Mrs. Ward, Mr. Rikard, Mrs. Vermillion, and Mr. Liebmann give our students a first-class education in art and music ensuring all of our students graduate with an appreciation for the arts. Their well-rounded students recently won art show recognitions, first prizes, and excellent and superior ratings at the Solo and Ensemble festival! Congratulations to these T-Birds!
If you want your student to get a holistic, student-centered education, pick up an application for school choice before the deadline on Wednesday, May 1st! If you have any questions about getting your student into one of our amazing schools, please call 870-588-3337. #thunderbirdcountry
The Cross County Drama Club is showing its very first performance this Friday, April 26th, at 7:00 pm! Admission is $2 (snacks and drinks will be sold). The show will be held in the high school cafeteria, with performances by students and teachers. Please come out and join us for a night of talent!
Join us for a night of fun! The Cross County Basketball Program is hosting an alumni vs. alumni and student vs. faculty game May 17, 2019. We have attached an entry form and additional information. Give us a call at 870-588-3337 if you have any questions.
Adult learning is just as important as student learning at Cross County High School. Our team of dedicated teachers even work after hours to ensure they are improving instruction to help our students succeed. Come innovate with us at Cross County Schools! The May 1st deadline for school choice is fast approaching. Call today at 870-588-3337 to find out how to be a part of our award-winning schools.
For the past several months, Lauren Hagler has been participating in the ARCare/U of A Hawk Moth Writer’s Series in Augusta. Lauren has been working with graduate students from the University of Arkansas to create writing pieces that will be published at the end of the school year. Lauren will be going to U of A-Fayetteville where she will have the opportunity to participate in a writer’s workshop with author Greg Brownderville. Additionally, Lauren will receive a $500.00 book scholarship at the college of her choice when she graduates! Congrats Lauren!
Three students recently participated in the state-level "You Be the Chemist" competition in El Dorado. Bo Cook, Angel Cotton, and Lexie Jarrett did an amazing job. Bo and Lexi even made it to the quarter-finals! Help us congratulate these students on a job well-done! And thank you Mrs. Armstrong for helping our students find success inside and outside the classroom!
Recently, some of our FFA students participated in the NEARB Spring Show and they cleaned up! Lily Bowles showed her prized rabbits and won many awards. Her rabbits won First in Class, Best Variety, Grand Champion Black, Second in Class, Grand Junior Buck, First in Class Jr Doe, and Champion Junior Doe. Trace Davis is no stranger to winning at FFA showings. His rabbit won Best of Variety, Best Opposite, Champion Senior Buck, and Best of Breed. These students work hard and understands the important impact FFA and Agricultural Sciences have on our community and world at large.
Great things are happening for our students at Cross County High!
Mr. Jerry’s bus will be running approximately 15 minutes late this morning.
Reminder: There will be no school on Friday, April 19 or Monday, April 22!
Congratulations to these kind, persistent, and hardworking students, staff, and teacher of the month! We loved celebrating you at our April Board Meeting! #proudtobeaTbird
Mrs. Sullivan’s science class took science to another level. They had their very own science fair to demonstrate just how much they know about science. Dillion, Greg, and Bryce did amazing work! Bryce took home the overall win! Help us congratulate all three on their hard work and dedication to furthering their knowledge of science. We can always count on Mrs. Sullivan to make her classes fun and exciting!
The baseball game tonight has been rescheduled. We will update you with the new game date and time when it is available.
Mr. Rolland’s math class is learning about personal finance. He is teaching them how to write checks and enter them into a ledger. They are also learning how to complete a deposit slip, enter debit card transactions, and reconcile a bank statement. These real world skills will be very beneficial to our students as they become young adults. Thank you Mr. Rolland for helping our students understand how math works in life.
Even though the school year is winding down quickly, our teachers are still hard at work analyzing student work and data to determine how we can keep helping our students at Cross County High succeed.
A group of Ms. Armstrong's 7th and 8th grade science students competed in the "You Be The Chemist" challenge at Wynne Jr. High School. This challenge celebrates and elevates the science of chemistry to inspire on-going study and careers in science. Cross County's own Angel Cotton placed 3rd overall and Lexi Jarrett placed 4th overall. Angel, Lexi, and Bo Cook qualified for the state competition held in El Dorado on April 2! Help us congratulate these students on such an awesome accomplishment.
With the encouragement of Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Callicott, several Cross County students entered and placed in the Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest. These students were honored and recognized at the Jonesboro Chapter DAR meeting February 26, 2019 to salute students and teachers of northeast Arkansas. Help us celebrate the following students for their excellence in writing:
9th Grade:
First Place: Jerry Don Burton
Second Place: Angelina Crosby
Second Place: Makayla Clayton
Third Place: Joseph Harvey
Fourth Place: Sharline Vanpelt
Honorable Mention: John Watkins and Lexi Collins
7th Grade:
First Place: Daniel Callicott
Second Place: Ciara Stephens
Third Place: Amara Kincaid
6th Grade:
Third Place: Bethany Watkins
Honorable Mention: Kenlea Eoff and Gunner Land
5th Grade:
Third Place: Zoie Sanders
Honorable Mention: Alyssa Johnson
Thank you to Representative Milton Nicks Jr. for inviting our students to be Legislative Pages at the Arkansas State Capitol yesterday! Our students were busy on the floor of the House, toured the Treasury, and got to meet Governor Hutchinson!
Mrs. Lacy’s Advanced Placement Environmental Science class finished a unit on pollution. As part of the unit’s closure, students visited various labs at Arkansas State University. Students experienced the eco-toxicology research facility where they learned about water quality testing and an atmospheric lab that researched temperature, humidity, and light intensity through weather balloon payloads. They also stopped by a makers lab with several 3D printers. Part of Environmental Science focuses on sustainability so this opportunity fostered problem solving, generating ideas, and the love of science so our students can continue to enjoy all the wonders of our world. Thank you Arkansas State University for hosting a great visit and a great day for our students!
Help CCHS celebrate our recent “Be Excellent Challenge” winners: Matt McGinnis, Isabella Guerrero, Grant McCommon, and Carson Melton. Great job students!
Our students love working with sand to practice their spelling features. This week they having been working on the suffix -ing. Way to work hard first grade!
Cross County High School is looking for an energetic person with a good understanding of science to fill in as a long-term substitute in upper-level science classes. The courses taught are Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental Science and Anatomy. A teaching license is required, preferably with an endorsement in science. Please contact Stephen Prince at 870-588-3337 or stephen.prince@nt.crosscountyschools.com for inquiries or to apply. To apply, simply submit your resume to the email address listed.
Mrs. Lacy’s 10th grade English class is reading The Crucible, so today they analyzed key characters and presented their comparisons based on the author’s characterization. Great work students!
Our 5th graders have been researching influential Americans using print and digital resources. It is important to know how to use both effectively!
If you play baseball or softball, there is no practice today.
Congrats to Kaitlyn Cantrell for being this week’s Be Excellent Challenge golden ticket winner!
Mrs. Sanders second FACS class also participated in Cupcake Wars! The winners are:
First place: Trinity Crosby for “White Bear”
Second place: Lexie Jarrett for “Little Mermaid”
Third place: Katelynne Neldon for “Shish-k-bob on the Grill”
They all did a phenomenal job!
Did you hear our amazing teacher interns, Cristal Coronado, Morgan Davis, and Carly Shannon on the radio Tuesday morning? If not, make sure you tune in March 12 to the next T-Bird Tuesday Radio Show to hear more about all the wonderful things happening at Cross County!
Mrs. Sanders strives to teach students real world life skills in her Family and Consumer Science classes. To make it fun and engaging, she hosted Cupcake Wars. Students did an amazing job decorating their cupcakes today. Teachers voted for winners so help us congratulate the following:
First place: Dixie Buie for “Campfire”
Second place: Brooklyn Burton for “Little Pig”
Third place: Sydney Carlise for “A Day at the Beach”
Mrs. Armstrong is always finding ways to make science fun and hands-on! 7th grade science students learned about plate boundaries as part of an Earth Science unit using graham crackers and icing. They used their observation and writing skills to describe what they observed.
Cross County High School mailed progress reports home. If you do not receive one, give us a call.
On Thursday, February 7th the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service exhibit, Arkansas Farm to You, visited Cross County Elementary Technology Academy giving students a chance to explore the interactive, walk-through display from the farm and through the body! Students had the opportunity to learn about Arkansas foods and how their body uses those foods as fuel for being active.
The exhibit consisted of 10 stations which make up the agricultural and health adventure, including: Farmer Dale’s Farm, Milk Processing Plant and Market, Café, Mouth, Stomach, Small Intestine, Muscle, Bone, and Skin.
Due to extreme amounts of rain, the following buses will not run their typical routes this afternoon (February 11) or tomorrow morning (February 12):
Brinda Jarrett’s Route- school bus will not drive CR 110 and 1170
Tony Busby’s Route- school bus will not drive CR 235
Debbie Anderson’s Route- school bus will not drive Futrell Loop or CR 225
William Baney’s Route- school bus will not drive CR 367 which may result in a 10-15 minute delay in drop-offs and pickups
All school bus drivers will use extreme caution on routes and will not go down any road that is impassable or unsafe to drive on. In the event that a school bus driver arrives at an impassable road, we will do our best to contact the parent of the child affected. If we cannot contact the parent, the child will need to be picked up at the school at the conclusion of the route.
Parents and students are encouraged to take caution on specific routes. Students have been specifically advised to consider alternate routes for Million Dollar Road.
Please continue to follow our facebook page for more information. Updates will be sent out as soon as possible as we continue to monitor the amounts of rain and impact it has on our roadways.
Parents and guardians,
This is a reminder that Cross County Schools will be closed Friday, February 15, 2019 and Monday, February 18, 2019 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Please help us congratulate Cross County High School's bowling teams for a dynamic finish to a great season. The boy's and girl's teams participated in the Conference Bowling Meet last week in Jonesboro.
The boy's team finished 3rd of 10 teams and qualified for the State Bowling Tournament. Jackson Henderson finished 3rd of 70 bowlers and was named to the 1A-2A-3A East All Conference Team. Special recognition goes to Riley Henderson for qualifying for the State Bowling Tournament for the girls as an individual bowler. The State Bowling meet will be held February 14, 2019 in Fort Smith. Help us wish them good luck!
Senior Night activities will be at 5:45 tonight. Following that, we will play Augusta beginning with senior girls at 6:00. We hope to see you all there to help us support our Thunderbirds.
Every week our teachers meet to learn how to implement academic strategies to help our students. Our math and science teachers are learning strategies to help students understand fractions better. Today, they worked on how to help students understand how to subtract fractions and why it is important for students to be able to do this.
School will be in session on Monday, February 4th. The precautionary boil order in effect for our area at this time means water fountains and water bottle filling stations cannot be used. In consideration of this precautionary boil order, changes have been made after consultation with the Health Department and Water Association. These changes are:
- Bottled drinking water will be available for students as needed
- Students will be allowed to bring drinks from home
- All water fountains and water bottle filling stations will be covered and unavailable
Bathrooms will be fully functional and any menu modifications for the cafeteria will be posted on our Facebook page by 5 PM Sunday evening. If you have any questions, call your building principal or my office. We will update you with more information as it becomes available.
Nathan Morris
Due to continued problems in a water line off-campus we will be out of school again tomorrow, Friday, February 1. We will utilize AMI Day 3 tomorrow and there will be no home ball games tonight.
We hate that this circumstance outside of our control has kept us from teaching and learning this week but we will always put the safety, comfort, and concern for our students and staff first.
-Nathan Morris, Superintendent
Due to water line issues, there will be no school for the Cross County School District tomorrow, January 31st. We will utilize AMI Day 2 for this closure.
We will evaluate and make a decision as soon as possible about hosting tomorrow evening’s basketball games.
Cross County School District will be dismissing at 2:30 PM today, January 30 due to a cut in the main water line.
Buses will leave at 2:30 and run their normal routes. Parents should expect students at bus stops 1 hour earlier than normal.
Please contact the school if you have alternate transportation for your child.
The district will post when water is restored and inform you of any potential school closings.
Senior Night is Thursday. Festivities will begin at 5:45. There will be only two games, senior girls and boys with a 6:00 start time.
New scoreboards were hung yesterday in the gym. Thank you to Cross County Bank for your continued support of our district.
Reminder: Hoopfest is Friday, January 25, 2019. Join us as we go up against the McCrory Jaguars. Dress up days for both campuses are:
Tuesday: Pajama Day
Wednesday: Red, White and Blue Day
Thursday: Camo Day
Friday: Spirit Day
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Cross County School District will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We are so proud of second grader Makayla Kellum who placed second overall at the Cross County Spelling Bee this morning. Way to go Makayla!
We celebrated the 101st day of school with a 101 Dalmatian themed day. Our kids learned all about the number 101 and looked pretty cute in the process!
Tonight’s game against Marked Tree will be at Cross County. Games begin at 6:00.
Jr. Boys, Sr. Girls and Sr. Boys will play at Augusta tonight starting at 5:00.
Cross County High School is hosting our annual Hoopfest January 25, 2019. We invite Cross County Elementary students to join us for a night of great basketball and fun! Please contact Coach French for more details or questions.
Get your Hoopfest t-shirts! Orders are due January 18, 2019. Order forms can be found in each school's office.
Our first week back at CCETA has gotten off to a great start! We are excited to kick off a new semester with goals to help us make 2019 the best year yet!
Thursday’s game this week has been moved to Friday. All four teams will play at home Friday starting at 4:00.
A new semester at CCHS has begun. That means math homework, essays, novel studies, and projects begin again. If a little extra help is needed, take advantage of the learning center or after-school tutoring. The learning center is open daily during advisory and has tutors to help with math, English, science, and history. After-school tutoring is offered, free of charge, four days a week (transportation not provided). Mr. Rolland is available Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-5 to help with those tough math problems and science work. Mrs. Fisher stays Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5 to help fine-tune those essays and any other help in English and History class. For more information or questions, please contact Mr. Prince, Mr. Rolland, or Mrs. Fisher at 870-588-3337.
CCHS mailed first semester grades home. Please let us know if you do not receive one.
Join us tonight in McCrory as the Thunderbirds take on the Jaguars. All four teams will play beginning at 4:00 pm today.
Parents: There will be a Trap Team meeting Thursday, January 10th at 6:00 pm at the Cherry Valley Fire Department. Anyone in grades 6-12 interested in participating must attend the meeting. Bring your hunter education cards with you. There will be a class in March or April for those who have not taken the course.
Cross County School District will dismiss at 1:30 on Friday, December 21.
The first half of the school year is nearly over and I know everyone is gearing up for the upcoming holiday break.
Please take note of next week’s (Dec. 17-21) schedule of semester exams at Cross County High School:
Monday and Tuesday: Review days
Wednesday: B day exams
Thursday: A day exams
Friday: Make-up exams only
Cross County High School is hiring an interim instructional one-on-one aide. Applicants must be personal care certified or willing to obtain this certification as part of the required job duties. Applicants must also be able to pass a background check and clear a child maltreatment registry check. Minor lifting is required. For more information, please contact Stephen Prince with Cross County High School at 870-588-3337. Applications may be completed in person or found at www.crosscountyschools.com.
Cross County seniors applied and were accepted to participate in “A Day in the Life of Nurses” at UAMS northeast in Jonesboro. They listened to several professionals, including an ER nurse, nurse practitioner, and nurse anesthetist, speak about a day in their life and took a tour of St. Bernard’s. They also learned how to draw blood, give injections, take blood pressure and even got to wear a pregnant belly! It was a great day full of experiencing and exploring future career paths!
Cross County High School had another successful blood drive. Giving blood is a life-saving activity that many of our students understand the need for. This round, Cross County students gave a total of 26 donations! We are well on our way to securing scholarships for our students. We only need a minimum of 15 more units donated at the next drive to receive scholarships. Please help us thank our students for donating.
Please join us Monday, December 10, 2018 for Cross County High School's annual band and choir concert. The concert will begin at 5:30 in the high school cafeteria.
Congratulations to our November Student Artists of the Month, Aubrey and Jake!
Mr. Jerry’s bus is running late this morning. Thank you for being patient with us and supporting Cross County Schools.
Under the guidance and leadership of our FFA sponsor, Mrs. Long, Cross County FFA is State Bound in April! Lily Bowles placed 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking, Sam Hagler placed 3rd in Prepared, and Landon Martin placed 4th in Discussion Meet at our Sub Area Competition in Trumann.
Don't forget that the music program will be tonight at 6:00 pm. Please have students here by 5:45.
Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, Cross County Schools will be closed, Thursday, November 15, 2018. Students will complete Day One AMI packets. High school students will complete work for all classes. Please refer to the AMI letter posted on our Facebook page for additional information about AMI days. Internet is not required to complete any of the work and teachers will be available via email to answer questions. We look forward to getting back in school Friday for a strong finish before the Thanksgiving Break.
Correction: The date for early dismissal is November 14, 2018. We apologize for the error and thank you for always supporting Cross County Schools.
Cross County Schools will dismiss at 1:00 today, November 1, due to winter weather. Please contact the school if you have alternate transportation for your child.
Cross County High School mailed progress reports home today. Be on the look out for those in the mail. If you do not receive one, give us a call.
Cross County High School sent home AMI packets today. A file was placed on each student computer desktop and paper copies were sent home for those without a computer. Absent students will get their packet tomorrow. Call us at 8705883337 if you have questions.
Cross County is kicking off basketball season tonight with a benefit game against Cedar Ridge. The game will start at 5:30 with 7th grade girls and follow with jr. girls and sr. girls. Admission for all will be $5.00 since this is a AAA sanctioned benefit game.
Cross County High School and Elementary School will host a Parent Engagement Night Thursday, November 8th beginning at 5:30 in the high school cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there and there will be door prizes!
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Turn your clocks back one hour November 4.
CCHS honored the senior football players, cheerleaders, band members, and water girls at today’s pep rally. Remember to come out tonight for the Senior Night festivities at 6:15 and join us as we go up against Salem at 7:00.
Please take a look at the revised 2018-2019 Thunderbird basketball schedule.
Tomorrow night is Cross County’s Senior Night. We will honor our senior athletes, band members, and cheerleaders at 6:15 in Thunderbird Stadium. We hope to see everyone there. Remember: kick off for senior high football is at 7:00.
CCHS will begin offering after-school tutoring next week from 3:30-5:30. Mr. Rolland will be here on Mondays and Wednesdays for Math, while Mrs. Fisher will be here Tuesdays and Thursdays for English. Please give us a call if you have any questions.
CCHS will be mailing out 9 week progress reports tomorrow. Give us a call if you don’t get one in the next few days.
Cross County will host a flu clinic Wednesday, October 17th. Forms were sent home. Please contact the school with questions.
Homecoming festivities start at 6:00 tonight at Thunderbird Stadium. Kick off is at 7:00. Come out and support the Thunderbirds!
Come out and support the junior high Thunderbirds tonight at McCrory and tomorrow night for homecoming! The Chamber will be hosting a tailgate Friday night.
As part of our Go Jim Go fundraiser, the high school collected money to dunk a teacher at Cherry Fest. Mrs. Fisher has always supported Cross County Schools. As a great English teacher and CC alum, she was a good sport as students dunked her.
October breakfast and lunch menus for CCHS
Congratulations to our 5th grade peewee football team on a big win this morning! 4-0! 💙 🏈
Next week is Homecoming! Join us October 5th to cheer on the Thunderbirds as we go up against the McCrory Jaguars.
Thank you everyone who took the time to donate blood to Life Blood. A total of 23 units was donated and a special thank you to Mrs. Fisher for organizing this life saving event!
Congrats to Trace Davis for being awarded first in his class, champion lop, and Best of Show rabbit at the Three County Fair!!
Mr. Rolland taught his math class how to solve equations today. They used balancing scales to help them understand the concept.
Many students from the high school enjoyed a day of bowling and fun at Hijinx in Jonesboro as a reward for their academic excellence.
Check out Mrs. Williams modeling a photosynthesis lab to her 10th grade students! A big thank you to Caldwell Pharmacy for helping our students get supplies for this awesome lab!
EAST students Drew and Lacie visited 7 local businesses and spoke with managers, employees, and owners and even picked up a few donations today! Thank you Sutton Puryear Family Dentistry for donating toothbrushes and toothpaste to help get this project off the ground!
Don’t forget that tomorrow is picture day at the elementary!
We sent a message this afternoon through our new messaging system to all elementary parents. If you did not get a text or call, please call the office.
Our Ag teacher, Mrs. Long, took students to the NEA District Fair to participate in livestock judging.
Cross County High School will host our annual Life Blood drive, Monday, September 24. Our donations go towards scholarships for seniors.
Calling ALL Cross County Parents (Elementary and High School)! Take this quick survey to give your input and advice on an upcoming Parent Night we are planning for you!
https://goo.gl/forms/u5kcz8ZAZGTMt0My2
Mrs. Wendy Stephens and Mr. Jason Blake were honored last night as the September Staff Member and Teacher of the Month! Congratulations- our school would not be the same with you both!
Coach French’s 7th grade Social Studies class celebrated Constitution Day with a lesson on The Bill of Rights and the Preamble.
Did you know we are one of the only schools in the area where every single senior meets one-on-one with a college access advisor? Our kids are college and career bound!
The Junior High Thunderbirds played a great game tonight against the Salem Greyhounds. Final score: Thunderbirds-28, Greyhounds-12. Join us at Marked Tree next week to support the Junior High Thunderbirds. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to Jake, our 4-6 artist of the month! Check out his Picasso inspired portrait!
BIG NEWS! Will Searcy spoke with a conservationist from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today to discuss his project about mapping data to monitor the growth of the wild hog population in Arkansas. He will be using ARCgis to create heat maps from the data they provide.
Congratulations to our K-3 artist of the month, Addie! We have such talented students!
Our 7th grade students had a blast at Harding University. Harding and its students were very welcoming. They allowed us to tour campus and provided our students with lunch. We even had time for a campus scavenger hunt!
ASU-Beebe hosted an awesome tour of campus for our 7th grade students!
Parents and guardians,
There will be an 11th grade parent meeting to discuss prom and fundraising Wednesday, September 12th at 5:30 pm in room 1 in the high school. We look forward to seeing you there!
The peewee football games have been rescheduled for Monday at 5:00. Football players need to bring their game gear and stay after school. The players will be fed before the game.
Thank you to all of our grandparents who came out to our Grandparent Breakfast today. We love hosting this event each year and appreciate your continued support!
Parent teacher conferences are next week.
High school: Tuesday, September 11 4:30-7:30
Elementary: Thursday, September 13 4:30-7:30
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Cross County Schools will not be in session Monday, September 3, 2018 in observance of Labor Day.
Tonight, the Cross County Thunderbirds go up against Harrisburg at Thunderbird Stadium. As you know, we launched a new app, so the first parents or community members who find Mr. Prince to show him they have downloaded the app at tonight’s game will receive free Thunderbird merchandise (excludes school staff and students). There will be several items to choose from. See everyone tonight!
Friday night, Cross County will host Harrisburg at Thunderbird Stadium. The game starts at 7:00. Come out in Tbird Blue to support the Thunderbirds. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Mrs. Fisher’s 7th grade English class is reading The Outsiders. Today, they learned about types of conflict and how those were represented in the book. Students worked in groups, analyzed text, and used digital journals to show what they learned today.
Fourth grade started their Ancient Greece unit centered around reading The Lightning Thief. Today they learned through videos, group discussions, and writing about Ancient Greek vases and their significance in Ancient Greek culture.
Can books take you anywhere? Go see Mrs. Elane in the library to check out your ticket now.
Mrs. Fisher’s Creative Writing class enjoyed the weather to take a tour around campus to draw inspiration from their surroundings to write fictional stories.
This year at Cross County Elementary we are emphasizing kindness. We work each day on growing academically, but character and kindness are just as important. Our wonderful students are complimented for their excellent behavior everywhere we go, and we don’t ever want that to change!
Each week our teachers meet to work on becoming the best teachers around. This week we are focusing on questioning and providing feedback to students in the classroom.
Mr. Blake’s EAST class is hard at work on the live streaming gearing up for a new football season!
Mr. Blake is training the school board on our new website and its features.
Cross County School Board members meet with our new staff before the August board meeting
In an effort to make science real-world applicable, Mrs. Armstrong has gotten the students involved in defining what science is.
We are working hard on using our letter sound knowledge to build words during centers.
Kindergarten read about sandcastles in Mrs. Karen’s art class and created sandcastle pictures using glue and real sand.
Mr. Blake is busy teaching the admin about Thrillshare and our website. Great info is coming real soon on our website
