Our school is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair From May 4-17. The Virtual Book Fair is a fantastic way to get books in the hands of your students now to keep them reading at home READ MORE >
King-Devick Technologies is providing a series of e-books free of charge to all Arkansas students. The books are appropriate for ages 3-10, and can be utilized on any computer or iPad.Access to the free e-books is available here: https://kingdevicktest.com/arkansas-schools-form-confirmation/ The username is: ArkansasThe password is: kd4kidsKing-Devick e-books are... READ MORE >
Under the direction of Art teacher, Mr. Martin Liebmann, the following students had their work entered into the Eastern AAE Art Show: Hannah AshburnEmily ByrdJustin CoatsAllison HarrisLandon Henson Sara JohnsonSara Johnson's piece, Water Lillies, was awarded 12th Grade Best of Show, while 10th graders Emily Byrd and Allison Harris placed 2nd and 4th in the 10th... READ MORE >
A message from Superintendent Dr. Nathan Morris: This afternoon, Governor Hutchinson has directed that all Arkansas schools continue with virtual learning for the remainder of the school year. Therefore, we will not have in-person school for the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year. This directive is in accordance with guidelines set by President Trump and the... READ MORE >
March 29, 2020 5:00 PM Cross County School District will remain closed to the public this week (March 30-April 3) under the guidelines released by Governor Asa Hutchinson. We will utilize AMI Days 5-9 for this closure. If you are missing your AMI work or have questions, please reach out to your teachers for help. They are standing by ready to assist you. The... READ MORE >
An Update for Monday, March 23rd: Cross County School District served over 50% of our students lunch again today. Every day this week, lunches will include breakfast for the next morning. CCSD wants to keep bringing food directly to our students and in order to do so, safety has to continue to be our number one priority. In order to protect our families and... READ MORE >
March 19, 2020 5:00 PM An update from Superintendent, Dr. Nathan Morris: During an afternoon press conference today, Governor Asa Hutchinson closed all Arkansas public schools through April 17th. We have been preparing for the possibility of extended closure and are committed to providing all of our students with a quality virtual learning experience while... READ MORE >
Cross County School District aims to be proactive about seeing to the needs of all of our students in case schools are closed for extended periods of time. We are looking forward beyond AMI Days at virtual learning options so we can be prepared to provide the highest quality education to our students. Please fill out this form describing your internet and device... READ MORE >
March 15, 2020 6:00 PM An update about school closure: This week, school vehicles will deliver breakfast and lunch for all children 18 years and younger regardless of the school district they attend. Breakfast and lunch will be delivered to bus stops. Breakfast will be delivered 30 minutes after normal pickup times. For example, if you normally get picked up for... READ MORE >
An update from Superintendent, Dr. Nathan Morris: Based on the CDC’s recommendation, Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced that schools outside of the 4 counties with positive cases of COVID-19 will remain open. Cross County School District will be open next week (March 16-19) as of now. Our administrative team will keep you up to date on any changes.... READ MORE >
Governor Asa Hutchinson, in coordination with the Arkansas Department of Health, has advised that only schools in counties where presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified be closed at this time. There are no identified cases of COVID-19 in Cross County or surrounding areas. We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to make... READ MORE >
Parents and guardians, Today, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced a presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. We are closely monitoring the spread of the virus throughout the state and are coordinating with the Arkansas Department of Health, the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and our local agencies to ensure we have... READ MORE >
Required Documents for Kindergarten Registration: - Birth Certificate - Social Security Card - Proof of Residency (utility bill) - Up-to-date Immunizations/Shot Records Required Documents for Pre-K Registration: - Birth Certificate - Social Security Card - Proof of Income (1 month’s check stubs, W2, or Tax Return) - Up-to-date Immunizations/Shot... READ MORE >
The Cross County School District is excited to announce the hiring of Mr. Cody Goulart as the new athletic director and head football coach. Mr. Goulart will take the helm of the Junior High and Senior High Thunderbird teams this spring after a successful coaching tenure at Sylvan Hills High School in the Pulaski County Special School District. Coach Goulart... READ MORE >
Cross County Miss Thunderbird Pageant The Cross County FCCLS is sponsoring the 2020 Miss Thunderbird Pageant. It will be held on Saturday, March 7th, in the high school cafeteria at 5pm. Contestants must live in the Cross County School District or be enrolled in the CCSD since October 1st of 2019. Crown winners cannot compete again until they have moved... READ MORE >
JANUARY SAMUEL HARRIS 3RD GRADE CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S SAMUEL HARRIS (3rd grade) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS JANUARY’S STUDENT ARTIST OF THE MONTH FROM GRADES K-3. BLAKELYN DREWREY 5TH GRADE CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S BLAKELYN DREWREY (5thH GRADE) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS NOVEMBER’S STUDENT ARTIST OF THE MONTH FROM GRADES... READ MORE >
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gov. Hutchinson has issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Arkansas School Choice Week. Dozens of other governors and hundreds of city and county leaders nationwide have issued similar proclamations to coincide with the tenth annual National School Choice Week. In Arkansas, 748 School Choice Week events and... READ MORE >
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Mrs. Ashlee’s class is a flurry of activity. It’s a cold, winter day and her 23 students are finishing up indoor recess. Some students are sitting on wobble chairs focused on their iPads while others chat with their friends. When you look to the back of the room, you can find Mrs. Ashlee sitting at a table, taking it all in. Promptly at 1:00, Mrs. Ashlee... READ MORE >
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You have the opportunity to choose where your child attends school. Visit the district office to pick up the School Choice Application for the 2020-2021 school year or click here to download the application. All applications are due May 1st. If you have any questions, please call 870-588-3337. We are happy to share more information about our award-winning... READ MORE >
Cross County School District Superintendent Dr. Nathan Morris was appointed to the 2019-20 NIET Steering Committee today by NIET CEO Dr. Candice McQueen. Dr. Morris is one of just 14 members on the national committee set to guide NIET's work across the country over the next academic year. Other members include school system leaders, politicians, higher education... READ MORE >
Five Cross County High School EAST students presented at the 2019 Education Innovation Summit in Hot Springs last week. Senior Valerie Chapman, sophomore Drew Sides, and eighth grader Lexi Jarrett were panelists in an afternoon session on September 23 entitled “Innovative opportunities provided by my school that allow me to take ownership of my education.” Senior... READ MORE >
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER Student Artists of the Month NOVEMBER LANDREE PARKER 1ST GRADE CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S LANDREE PARKER (1ST grade) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS NOVEMBER’S STUDENT ARTIST OF THE MONTH FROM GRADES K-3. HUNTER JARRETT 5TH GRADE CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S HUNTER JARETT (5TH GRADE) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS NOVEMBER’S STUDENT ARTIST... READ MORE >
1ST GRADE CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S DIXIE TAYLOR (1ST grade) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS SEPTEMBER’S STUDENT ARTIST OF THE MONTH FROM GRADES K-3.6TH GRADE CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S BRAXTON ARMSTRONG (6TH GRADE) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS SEPTEMBER’S STUDENTS ARTIST OF THE MONTH FROM GRADES 4-6TH. CONGRATULATIONS TO DIXIE AND BRAXTON FOR BEING SELECTED AS... READ MORE >
1984 Thunderbird Football Alumni we need to hear from you! Let us know if you will join us at our Homecoming Game so you can be honored and recognized for your 1984 State Championship! RSVP at nathan.morris@nt.crosscountyschools.com and tag your teammates and coaches to spread the word! READ MORE >
SEPTEMBER Student Artists of the Month 2nd GRADE CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S Avery Fronabarger (2nd grade) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS SEPTEMBER’S STUDENT ARTIST OF THE MONTH FROM GRADES K-3. 5th GRADE CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S Adlee Morgan (5TH GRADE) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS SEPTEMBER’S STUDENTS ARTIST OF THE MONTH FROM GRADES 4-6TH.... READ MORE >
The Cross County School District has been approved by the Arkansas Department of Education for the use of Alternate Methods of Instruction (AMI) Days again this year. In the event school is cancelled for inclement weather or other extreme circumstances, an AMI may be called by our Superintendent, Dr. Morris. When an AMI day is called, students will not come to... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
A message from Superintendent Dr. Nathan Morris: The 2019 Flashing Red. Kids Ahead. School Bus Safety Campaign runs through the month of August to remind you and all drivers that it is ILLEGAL to pass a stopped school bus when its red lights are flashing according to Act 166 of 2019. Additionally, using a cell phone in a school zone is illegal according to Act... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
The Cross County School District will be serving free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students for the second straight year. Children at both the elementary and high school, regardless of family income, are able to take part in this non-pricing meal service option thanks to Cross County School District’s participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s... READ MORE >
Join us for our Cross County Cares Event this Saturday, July 27 from 10-2 in the CCETA cafeteria! READ MORE >
Cross County High School 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 here or at the Job Openings/Applications link on the website. READ MORE >
The Cross County fourth grade class presented Cherry Valley Food Pantry Director Mrs. Joan Ball a ceremonial check today, representing a $165 donation to the Cherry Valley Food Pantry. Fourth grade teacher Megan Griffin explained that the fundraiser was a culminating project for her students after they read the novel The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davis. While... READ MORE >
Cross County School District is excited to announce that the Seamless Summer Lunch Program will be operating again this year! Seamless Summer allows the Cross County School District to serve free breakfast and lunch all summer long to children 18 years and younger living in our district. Breakfast will be served at school to children in the community as well as... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Jacie and Avery for being selected as March’s Student Artists of the Month.Jacie Merideth ( Kindergarten) Cross County Elementary’s Jacie Merideth has been selected as April’s Student Artist of the Month from grades K-3rd.Avery Johnson (4th Grade) Cross County Elementary’s Avery Johnson has been selected as April’s Student Artist of the Month... READ MORE >
Emma Simpson ( 3rd grade) March’s Student Artist of the Month from grades K-3rd. Cross County Elementary’s Kohen Stephens has been selected as March’s Student Artist of the Month from grades 4th-6th. Congratulations to Emma and Kohen for being selected as March’s Student Artists of the Month. READ MORE >
You have the opportunity to choose where your child attends school! Click here to download the School Choice Application. Applications are due May 1st. Call 870-588-3337 for more information or to schedule a tour of one of our schools! READ MORE >
Santa Monica, Calif.—Honoring a rural school's innovations to recruit and keep great teachers, the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) today announced that Cross County Elementary Technology Academy (CCETA) in the Cross County School District, Arkansas, is among five finalists chosen from across the nation for the 2019 NIET Founder's Award.... READ MORE >
The Cross County FCCLA is sponsoring the 2019 Miss Thunderbird pageant. It will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 in the high school cafeteria at 5:00 pm. Contestants must live in the Cross County School District since October 1st of 2018. Categories are for 9 months through 12th grade. Pageant dresses should be worn by all ages. Rehearsal time will start... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
Cross County High School successfully hosted a group of seven international dignitaries through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program last week. The high school was selected after a recommendation was made by the Office of Innovation for Education in Arkansas to a representative at Global Ties Arkansas, Mrs. Heidi Whitman. In... READ MORE >
The Cross County High School EAST program spoke to members of the Wynne Rotary Club Wednesday afternoon. Senior Destiny Edwards and Junior Valerie Chapman accompanied third year EAST facilitator Mr. Jason Blake and Cross County School District Superintendent Mr. Nathan Morris to the meeting. Destiny and Valerie presented several EAST projects to the Rotary... READ MORE >
The Arkansas Department of Education passed a resolution late last year declaring January as School Board Recognition Month. The Resolution was passed on November 8, 2018 and signed by the Chair of the Board, Dr. Jay Barth. School Board Recognition Month is a chance to recognize the impact that school boards make on school communities. The ADE resolution states... READ MORE >
Circle 'N' Market, an ExxonMobil fuel distributer in Eastern Arkansas, in partnership with the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program, has announced that it will be awarding 15 $500 math and science grants to local area schools—grades K-12. This year marks 15 years in partnership between Circle 'N' Market and the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance. The Alliance... READ MORE >
January Student Artist of the Month KINDERGARTEN CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S BENJAMIN REYNOLDS (KINDERGARTEN) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS JANUARY’S STUDENT ARTIST OF THE MONTH FROM GRADES K-3. 4TH GRADE CROSS COUNTY ELEMENTARY’S ALEXA BESHEARS (4TH GRADE) HAS BEEN SELECTED AS JANUARY’S STUDENT ARTIST OF THE MONTH FROM GRADES 4-6TH. CONGRATULATIONS... READ MORE >
Thunderbird fans can tune into KWYN Radio on their morning drive the second Tuesday of every month to listen to T-Bird Tuesday. T-Bird Tuesday began in early November as a component of KWYN’s popular radio program Yawn Patrol. Listeners that tune in at 7:30 every second Tuesday will hear Cross County School District teachers, students, and administrators discuss... READ MORE >
Cross County Elementary’s Beau Johnson (1st grade) has been selected as December’s Student Artist of the Month from grades K-3. Cross County Elementary’s Hanna Proctor (5th grade) has been selected as December’s Student Artist of the Month from grades 4 through 6th . Congratulations to Beau Johnson and Hanna Proctor for being selected as December’s Student... READ MORE >
Cross County School District has been recognized with six Outstanding Educational Performance Awards from the Office for Education Policy. The Office for Education Policy selects winners based off of growth from ACT Aspire Examinations taken annually by Arkansas public school students. Cross County High School, A New Tech School spent the 2017-2018 academic year... READ MORE >
Aubrey Johnson (Kindergarten) (tractor) Cross County Elementary’s Aubrey Johnson has been selected as November's Student Artist of the Month from grades K-3. Jake Allred 4th grade) (tree reflection) Cross County Elementary’s Jake Allred has been selected as November’s Student Artist of the Month from grades 4-6. READ MORE >
The Cross County School District administration will continue to monitor the rain and water amounts through the evening and morning. We want to urge you to use caution on roadways that have water over the top of them as you travel to school in the morning. For your safety, our drivers will not cross roads that are under water. This could cause for some delays in... READ MORE >
The Arkansas Department of Education recently released the 2018 ESSA School Index and Accountability At-A-Glance Reports. Cross County Elementary School and Cross County High School earned a public school rating of an A and C respectively. Both schools improved upon the previous year’s results. Cross County Elementary School is the only school to earn an A rating... READ MORE >
Across the country, more than 8 million students are missing so many days of school that they are academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of the school year due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions, can translate into third-graders unable to master reading, sixth-graders failing subjects and... READ MORE >
On September 24, Representative Milton Nicks, Jr. visited Cross County School District in celebration of “Take Your Legislator to School Month.” The Arkansas General Assembly designated September as “Take Your Legislator to School Month” in 2015. This initiative tries to increase the dialogue between educators and members of the Arkansas General Assembly.... READ MORE >
At the end of a long week, let’s celebrate our new High School English teacher Mr. Justin Wilkinson: “I was made to feel welcome here since my first interview. The staff has been so supportive and kind, and I love the ‘small school’ feel it has. I am so excited to be teaching Hamilton to my 11th grade English classes. It is extremely educational and entertaining.... READ MORE >
The Cross County School District is seeking a highly-motivated individual to serve in the role of Central Office Administrative Assistant. Earlier in the spring this position was coupled with Food Service Director. This is no longer the case and now the duties are for that of Administrative Assistant only. Applicants that previously applied for this position need... READ MORE >
Cross County Elementary’s 3rd grader, Addie Clark (the little swimmer) has been selected as September’s Student Artist of the month from grades K-3. Cross County Elementary’s 5th grader, Jake Brooks (the Picasso portrait) has been selected as September’s Student Artist of the Month from grades 4-6. CONGRATULATIONS ADDIE AND JAKE!!!! GREAT JOB!!!! READ MORE >
The Cross County High School football team was treated to a Yarnell’s ice cream party thanks to an 87-yard touchdown from quarterback Hunter Like and receiver Torrion Warren. The soaring pass and run were selected last week as finalists for Yarnell’s Sweetest Play of the Week against plays from the Jonesboro and Rivercrest football teams. Thunderbird fans came... READ MORE >
Happy Friday T-Birds! As you head home for the weekend, take a few minutes to meet our new math teacher, Grand Rapids native and huge Michigan Wolverines fan, Mr. Derrick Stroh. “I chose Cross County because of how comfortable I felt after meeting everyone. They really make you feel like part of the team. I am excited to show the kids real world applications of... READ MORE >
As we enter September, all of our students are engaging in exciting, real-world activities in their classrooms. With these activities come deep questions from our students about how the world works. Hear from our new 5th grade math and science teacher, Lauren Parker, on her excitement to help her students make meaning out of what they learn in school: “I am most... READ MORE >
Come out tonight at 7 PM to cheer on our football team and meet Harrisburg native turned Thunderbird fan, Wes Hooper! Wes is the new College x Career x Choice (C^3) Advisor at CCHS and joins us with a wealth of classroom teaching experience and passion for project-based learning. “I chose Cross County because I wanted to be part of the great things happening... READ MORE >
Superintendent Mr. Nathan Morris, Chief Learning and Financial Officer Dr. Matt McClure, and DCAN Director Ms. Laurie Brown, have big plans for the College x Career x Choice Program at Cross County. The College x Career x Choice (C^3) Program has been growing since its inception in 2014. Originally created to ensure that Cross County students are college and... READ MORE >
Cross County School District is proud to be in an agricultural community and support the FFA program at the high school! Mrs. Jacy Long, our new agricultural science teacher, is a great role model for our students as she lives out the FFA motto of Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live and Living to Serve. Meet Jacy now or come out to the FFA parent... READ MORE >
As we get excited for our first home football game of the season, read about our new business teacher and former Thunderbird football great, Blake Veasley! “I chose Cross County to be able to come back home, where it all started for me, to share my life experiences with these students. The fact that I come from the same background as a lot of these kids helps me... READ MORE >
Cross County School District will be transitioning to a new parent communication tool. Recently, we used the School Messenger System, but that system will no longer be used. We are launching a new Cross County School District app that will allow us to easily communicate with parents and the community through our school social media pages and live feeds on the... READ MORE >
We are truly thankful for the time our volunteers donate to Cross County Elementary. Without our volunteers and the time they willingly give to our school, we could not offer many of our extra-curricular activities and special opportunities. Our volunteers’ efforts greatly impact the educational experience of our students at Cross County Elementary, and we... READ MORE >
Parents,The Arkansas Department of Education recently kicked off its annual school bus safety campaign. "Flashing Red, Kids Ahead," is a three week campaign to begin the school year that reminds motorists when red lights are flashing on a bus, then our children will be getting on and off of the bus. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus whenever red lights... READ MORE >
To enroll in a school in the District, the child must be a resident of the District as defined in Districtpolicy (4.1—RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS), meet the criteria outlined in policy 4.40—HOMELESS STUDENTS or in policy 4.52—STUDENTS WHO ARE FOSTER CHILDREN, beaccepted as a transfer student under the provisions of policy 4.4, or participate under a... READ MORE >