During our daily middle school advisory time last week, we asked students to think about one or two words that were most meaningful to them. As students went home for the weekend to think about it, Gretchen shared her words: gratitude and relationships. If you know Gretchen, you might have guessed those words. They perfectly express our network of mutuality, our community; we …

In cooperation with leaders at the National Association of Independent Schools and members from all of our constituencies, this fall we took a deep look at who we are, what we are uniquely positioned to do for our students, and what the world of education needs most. 5th Day is our answer: it will better prepare Crossroads students for college and …