
Mrs. Sanders understands the importance of real-world life skills and that is why she organizes her Family and Consumer Science courses to provide students opportunities to leave her classes with applicable skills to use at home or the workplace. Her classes have something for everyone. Whether she is teaching students how to sew pajamas, make a delicious pan of cinnamon rolls, or how to balance a budget; she wants her students to leave high school better prepared. Students can even obtain a Serve Safe or CPR certification or participate in fun cupcake decorating contests. Did we mention Mrs. Sanders was a recent Teacher of the Month honoree?
Want to know more about our curriculum or programs? Give us a call at 870-588-3337. The school choice deadline is May 1.
School Choice Application: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1169082/School_Choice_Form_2021.pdf

Important announcement: Million Dollar Road is currently closed to traffic. Please use Hwy 1 to access the school’s campus.

Please read this important message from Superintendent Dr. Nathan Morris regarding the potential for severe weather this week:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ7Bl-qileob6OCKpJ_cindX_AaVw5rK04F0c1ysvk4UngtfZBR2jNebvE-G43e9hUzWTKaRKctR1PE/pub

All bus routes will resume normal operation this afternoon unless you were notified otherwise.

Attention Parents and Students. All bus routes will return to normal this morning. The only exceptions are CR 110 on Mrs. Brinda’s route will not run and CR 303,310, and 300 on Mrs. Elaine’s route will meet at Bay Village store.

Bus route updates for the afternoon of Monday, February 22 and the morning of Tuesday, February 23:
All Cherry Valley routes will run as normal.
-Mrs. Dana will run her route as normal.
-Mrs. Elaine will drop off/pick up students at the Bay Village General Store, all of her stops on Hwy 163 and Hwy 42, will NOT drop off/pick up on CR 300, CR 303, or CR 310.
-Mrs. Brinda will not run CR 110 this afternoon or in the morning.
-Mr Tim Will Pick up/drop off at Old Wynne Jr. High, Caldwell Pharmacy, Kelly’s, and CR 367, Will NOT Pick up/drop off on CR 367 once it becomes gravel.
-Mrs. Sue will run the normal route except for CR 372 and CR 365 unless otherwise notified.
-Mrs. Debbie will run her normal route except for CR 233(will run this afternoon, but not in the morning),CR 344, CR 222. Look for more updates on this route as they become available.
-Mr. Jerry will run his route as normal.
We will continue to monitor routes and will provide updates as they become available.

We look forward to seeing everyone back Monday, February 22. Parents may drop off students as normal. Please note the following for each bus route: All Bus Routes will be 1 Hour Delay and won't run gravel roads. Mr. Jerry: Will stop at the church on Hwy 364 off of CR 333. All of Cherry Valley will be picked up at First Baptist Church at,Will NOT Pick up: on CR 333, CR 315
Mrs. Elaine: Will Pick up: will pick up students at the Bay Village General Store, all of her stops on Hwy 163 and Hwy 42, Will NOT Pick up: on CR 300, CR 303, or CR 310
Mrs. Sue: Will Pick up: all Parkin students at Parkin City Hall only, Hwy 163
Will NOT Pick up: CR 372, CR 365, CR368(these students will be pickup by Mrs. Debbie at 8:15 at Vanndale Fire Station
Mrs. Debbie: Will Pick up: All of her Vanndale Students at Vanndale Baptist Church at 8:00, Will NOT Pick up: CR 225, CR 344, CR 333, CR 336, CR 352, CR 237, CR 234, CR 253, CR 231
Mrs. Dana: Will Pick up: Hwy 1B, Hwy 1, all students on Martin St will go to First Baptist Church, Cooper St will be picked up at Southwest entrance of Exxon, Will NOT Pick up: CR 235
Mrs. Brinda: Will Pick up: at Cross County Bank, and all HWY stops
WIll NOT Pick up: Hickory Ridge Apartments and the old Elementary
Mr Tim: Will Pick up: Old Wynne Jr. High, Caldwell Pharmacy, Kelly’s, and CR 367, Will NOT Pick up: CR 367 once it becomes gravel
Students unable to come to school will work remotely.Safety is a top priority.Thank you for your support

The snow is coming down hard but our team hasn’t stopped stepping up for our students and families! Thank you to our Aramark team for preparing extra meals today (4 days of breakfast and 3 days of lunch!) and to our Maintenance Director, Jerry Buchanan, for delivering 150 meals! Our kids always come first. #TBirdStrong #InItTogether

Cross County Schools will continue virtual learning for Thursday, February 18th and Friday, February 19th due to weather conditions. Campus will be closed, but students and parents may continue to reach teachers for assistance via email or Remind. Updates regarding school and possible meal deliveries will be posted to our social media page and website, and communicated through our texting service as we monitor weather and road conditions. Please continue to be safe and stay warm.

Due to incoming weather, we will be delivering meals today. Four days of breakfast and three days of lunch will be delivered the same as last week’s routes. Meal delivery will begin at 10:30 today until all meals have been distributed. We anticipate delivery at Caldwell Drug around 11:00 and the old junior high at 11:15. If you would like to be added to the meal delivery or need to cancel, please call 442-2200 or email tbirdinfo@crosscountyschools.com.

Cross County Schools will continue virtual learning for Tuesday, February 16th and Wednesday, February 17th due to weather conditions. Campus will be closed, but students and parents may continue to reach teachers for assistance via email or Remind. Updates regarding school and possible meal deliveries will be posted to our social media pages and website, and communicated through our texting service as we monitor weather and road conditions.

Monday, February 15 is a scheduled virtual learning day. Originally, campus would be open, but given the weather and road conditions, campus will be closed. We encourage students to continue working and contact teachers as needed. We will watch the weather closely so please watch our social media page and website for updates on school and possible meal delivery times.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
On Friday, February 12th, Cross County School District will provide meals for our students. Meals will consist of three breakfasts and three lunches to help families through the weekend. Meals will be delivered between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM.
If parents or students want to take advantage of this opportunity, please call our main office between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM tomorrow morning at (870) 442-2200. We can also be reached via email at tbirdinfo@crosscountschools.com. Please be prepared to provide the name(s) of your child(ren), address for delivery, and a working phone number. For our students that live in Wynne, we will deliver lunches at the old junior high from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM and at Caldwell Pharmacy from 12:50 PM-1:15 PM.
Please share this post so that we get the word out to those that want to take advantage of this opportunity.

Friday, February 12th will be a virtual learning day for all students. With current road conditions, the campus will be closed, even for students. Teachers will still be available via email and Remind for assistance and questions. Students will continue to access their work and assignments on Echo or Google Classroom. Continue to check our social media and website for updates as we monitor weather and road conditions

Cross County Schools will be closed Thursday, February 11 due to winter weather. Bridges in the district have not improved and heavy ice accumulation is expected in the evening and early morning. Students will continue with virtual learning Thursday. Teachers will be available via email or Remind if you have questions. Updates for Friday will be released tomorrow. Please follow our social media pages and check our website for updates as we monitor weather conditions.

Cross County Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 10 due to winter weather. Students will participate in virtual learning today. In anticipation of the weather, the elementary sent devices home with each student yesterday. If you have any questions, please call the school. Teachers will be available throughout the day via email or Remind if you have questions.
Bridges in the district are beginning to ice and today’s forecast is showing anticipated precipitation around midday today with a greater risk of unsafe travel this afternoon. We will give updates for Thursday and Friday as the day develops for school and meal service.

Friday, February 12th and Monday, February 15th have been designated as Virtual Learning Days. Please read this message from our Superintendent to learn more about Virtual Learning Days and our plan for any inclement weather this week.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRZ96w-0jKJfbZi3lIy98xvdA2juaP9QQLDz2BTkaECee283X3R62PWfTsHhkDD6z6IPYcFtKDZmCsf/pub

To recognize the important job of a school counselor, Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed February 1st through February 5th, 2021 as National School Counseling Week in Arkansas! Cross County School District 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 19 years in education, and Mrs. Carol Crow, elementary counselor with 32 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! #thankacounselor #proudTBirds

We are thrilled to join the first ever cohort of the Arkansas Rural Educator Network with Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators and National Institute for Excellence in Teaching! Read more about the Network to learn how this partnership will help students and teachers for years to come. #thunderbirds
http://crosscountyar.apptegy.us/article/389163?org=cross-county-school-district

As we get our second semester started, students at the high school were given a refresh on Virtual Learning expectations. Parents, if you are curious about what to expect if your child is virtually learning this Spring, please watch the Virtual Learning expectations video on Facebook!

The last day to purchase a 2021 yearbook is Friday, January 29, 2021. You can order at yearbookforever.com, or you can get an order form in the high school office.

Cross County Elementary is seeking a certified teacher to fulfill a long-term substitute position. If you are a certified teacher and interested in this opening, please contact Jessica Stacy at 870-588-3337.

Thunderbird Fans! Don’t forget we have basketball games (7th, JH, SH girls) tomorrow night vs. EPC. Athletes will be able to purchased presale tickets Monday from Coach Goulart. #goTBirds

We hope your Thanksgiving Break has been restful and fulfilling!
As we return to school this week, we want to remind you to screen your student for any signs of illness each morning. Things to look for include: Fever of 100.4 or higher, sore throat, new uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (for those with chronic allergic/ asthmatic cough, a change in your cough from baseline), and new onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.
If your student has any indicator of illness, please keep your student at home to minimize the risk of spreading illness to others. If you believe your student has been exposed to COVID-19 during Thanksgiving Break, please call us so we can assist you. Let’s finish this semester strong!

In partnership with Rise Above Alcohol and Drugs (RADD), ARcare's John Beard, Grants Coordinator, delivered much appreciated hand sanitizer, masks, water bottles, and tissues to Cross County School District. We appreciate ARcare's help in keeping our students safe. It is a community effort and we are fortunate to have ARcare as a partner. Thank you!

Thunderbird Football Fans! Follow this link for directions on how to buy tickets for Friday's Football Playoff Games. #gobirds https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS2HNRgDcwx0DfiuHShe-IpLxyRQ2zZYjnPhbfl2G3athyCg7wiIsbo2eVYdSGn3qAa7JU4ygjyYAto/pub

Attention Class of 2020:
You may pick up a copy of the 2020 graduation ceremony at the high school.

Cross County School District is seeking a long-term sub for the school nurse position. The sub will be needed November 11 - December 18 with the week of Thanksgiving off. An RN is preferred; an LPN will be considered. Please contact Jessica Stacy at (870)588-3337 or jessica.stacy@crosscountyschools.com with further questions or if interested.

We're hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to cover a long-term leave! Interested applicants can find additional information here: https://crosscountyschools.com/job-openings-applications #thunderbirds

Homecoming Update: Cross County High School will host homecoming festivities Friday night even if we cannot find a replacement game. If a replacement game cannot be scheduled, tickets will not be required to attend. We will still require masks and social distancing while in attendance. Festivities will begin at 6:00 PM at Thunderbird Stadium. Thank you all for supporting our schools!

McCrory School District just informed Cross County School District that they are unable to play Friday night’s game due to Covid-19. As was the case last week, we are actively seeking a replacement game for Friday night at Thunderbird Stadium to have homecoming festivities and a great game of football. As of right now, the junior high team will still play Thursday night. We will release more information and updates as soon as they become available. As always, we are thankful to have the support of a great community during this time.

There will be no Senior High Football Game on Friday, October 9th. Homecoming festivities will be rescheduled for 6:00 PM Friday, October 16th prior to the football game against McCrory.
Starting Monday, October 12, players and Homecoming Royalty that previously purchased tickets can come to the District Office to exchange tickets for a refund or a new ticket for the game against McCrory.

Important Homecoming ticket information is available at this link: https://www.crosscountyschools.com/article/321712?org=cross-county-school-district #goTBirds

Cross County School District is the recipient of a nearly $25,000 Emergency School Pantry and Food Box Program Grant through Arkansas Foodbank and Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas! #proudTBirds #TBirdStrong
https://www.crosscountyschools.com/article/320826?org=cross-county-school-district

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

We're looking for a certified Educational Interpreter (sign language) today! For more information visit: https://www.crosscountyschools.com/job-openings-applications

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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/

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!!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

If you play baseball or softball, there is no practice today.

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”

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mr. Jerry’s bus is running late this morning. Thank you for being patient with us and supporting Cross County Schools.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.