Anyone fortunate enough to have seen the recent production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream produced by the Crossroads Theatre Department and directed by Christopher Limber will tell you that the experience was magical. A collaborative effort, the cast and crew demonstrated the true meaning of ensemble as they struggled with the challenges that accompany the achievement of excellence. From...

Attention Crossroads Parents! The Fourth Annual Crossroads College Prep Tofurkin’, Turducken’, Tailg8n’, T-Wiggin’ Party …will take place on Tuesday November 25, 2014 (also Grandfriends’ Day) This wonderful community-building day is an all-school, pot-luck, turkey dinner followed by entertainment, a Turducken Talent Show! The Details Grandfriends’ Day and classes occur in the morning with classes ending at 12:45 when we head...

From a Biz to Biz participant: At the beginning of this month, I put out a call for a referral to a drain guy. The Crossroads Biz to Biz came through with three names. The first one was Shorty’s sewer service. I dropped Ben Birch’s name, and Shorty was happy to fix me up! In case you are wondering, THAT...

“A book is a device to ignite the imagination.” Alan Bennett, playwright Please help us spark the imagination and intellect of Crossroads students by participating in the Crossroads Library Book Fair. There are three simple ways to give books to the library: Visit Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Ave., on December 6 (10am-5:30pm) or December 7 (10am-5pm) to shop...

The boys were getting ready to practice on Friday night at Blue Springs H.S. in 17 degree weather. The lights were on, the field was pristine, and the team shared a common feeling: “This is pretty cool!” Our boys’ soccer team advanced Crossroads to the State Final Four for the first time in school history and the entire community shared...

Crossroads Wins 9th Grade Division at Lindbergh Chess Tournament Congratulations to Ernie McCarter, Emanuel Gerbi, Sarah Crawford, Russell Bigham, and Mystik Stargod for placing first as a team in the 9th grade and under division at the Gateway Fall Chess Open on November 15th. The team finished with 15.5 points, 2.5 points ahead of second place Grand Center Arts Academy....

Dear Crossroads College Preparatory School Community, We are so proud of our boys’ soccer team, and I am looking forward to traveling to Kansas City on Friday to watch them play in the Class 1 Missouri State final four! Winning the state soccer quarterfinal was a part of an exciting weekend for Crossroads as was our production of A Midsummer...

You may check the following sources for information about a school closing or altered schedule. These sources are for any emergency situation and inclement weather. Channel 2 (KTVI) Channel 4 (KMOV) Channel 5 (KSDK) Channel 30 (ABC) Listen to KMOX Radio 1120 AM or check its website Call the school activity line at 367-8085 and listen for the message (Option...

Dear Crossroads College Preparatory School Community: The grand jury’s decision whether or not to indict Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Mike Brown is planned for middle to late November. Just as I cannot predict a response to the grand jury’s decision, I cannot predict how it will affect the students and families at Crossroads. Ultimately, we will need...

Today, Wednesday, November 12th, mid-quarter grades are available to students and their families on Edline at 4pm. Mid-quarter is not an official grading period; it merely marks progress along the journey. For 7th and 8th graders, this is half-way to the second quarter grade. For 9th – 12th graders, this is only half of one quarter, which is itself half...