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A Graduation to Remember: Crossroads Quickly Adapts to Celebrate Class of 2025

May 23, 2025

When a tornado devastated much of the Crossroads neighborhood just days before graduation, the odds seemed stacked against the Class of 2025 getting the sendoff they deserved. But in true Crossroads fashion, our community rallied, pivoted, and pulled off one of the most memorable and meaningful graduations in school history. With no power in the building and the gym unavailable,...

Tornado Strikes Crossroads Neighborhood: Community Responds with Strength and Solidarity

May 20, 2025

On Friday, May 17, an EF-3 tornado with winds exceeding 150 mph tore through St. Louis, leaving a 23-mile path of destruction across the Central West End, Forest Park, and North St. Louis—a neighborhood central to our city’s Civil Rights history. Crossroads College Prep sat squarely in its path. While our campus was spared from catastrophic damage, the storm left...

Pride Week at Crossroads: Visibility, Celebration, and Community

April 20, 2025

Crossroads marked Pride Week with color, creativity, and care—highlighting the values of inclusivity and student voice that define our community. Organized by the Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), the week-long celebration brought energy and visibility to the experiences and histories of LGBTQIA+ people while building a joyful, affirming space for all students. The building itself became a canvas for celebration,...

AISAP Visit Confirms Crossroads’ Strengths

March 7, 2025

This week, consultants from the Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (AISAP) spent two days on campus, meeting with our teachers, staff, students, and families—and their feedback was glowing. Their visit was part of an ongoing review of enrollment and institutional vitality. Feedback highlighted the power, integrity, and authenticity of the Crossroads experience: how students are known and seen, how...

Crossroads Theater Presents a Stunning Reimagining of Eurydice

March 6, 2025

The Crossroads Theater Ensemble recently brought Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice to life in a visually striking and emotionally captivating production. This student-led performance reimagined the classic Greek myth through inventive staging, powerful ensemble work, and creative storytelling, leaving audiences mesmerized. A Unique and Challenging Production Unlike traditional productions, Crossroads’ Eurydice was staged in an ensemble style, with four different students simultaneously...

Black Student Union Hosts Black Arts Explosion 2025

March 4, 2025

Last week, the Crossroads Black Student Union (BSU) hosted Black Arts Explosion (BAE), an annual event dedicated to celebrating Black creativity, culture, and history. This dynamic evening showcased the incredible talents of our students and local artists, fostering a powerful space for expression, connection, and community engagement. From spoken word poetry to live music and dance, BAE highlighted the depth...

Special Visit Day Welcomes Future Sixth Graders

February 20, 2025

February kicked off with Crossroads hosting its first-ever special Visit Day for incoming sixth graders, marking a milestone in our expansion to include a middle school experience. Students and families toured the building, met teachers, and participated in a mini-classroom experience designed to showcase our unique city-based, student-centered model. We’ve been intentionally planning this new addition for months, and seeing...

Alyssa Awarded AFS Scholarship for Study Abroad

February 10, 2025

Crossroads College Preparatory School is proud to announce that junior Alyssa has been awarded a highly competitive AFS scholarship to study abroad in Costa Rica this summer! This incredible opportunity will allow her to immerse herself in a new culture, strengthen her Spanish language skills, and gain firsthand experience in global citizenship and cross-cultural exchange. AFS (American Field Service) is...

Nick Drake ’16 Stars in Broadway’s & Juliet

February 3, 2025

Nick Drake ’16 is making a splash on the North American tour of the Broadway hit & Juliet, starring as May, a nonbinary character whose journey resonates deeply with audiences. Bringing their own queer identity and lived experience to the role, Nick is using theatre as a powerful tool for representation and storytelling. Their performance has earned critical praise, and...

TJ Hughes ’14: Transforming Gaming with Nour: Play With Your Food

January 27, 2025

Gaming is an art form, and TJ Hughes ’14 is redefining its boundaries. As the creator of Nour: Play With Your Food, TJ blends creativity, technology, and play, allowing gamers to engage with food in a way never seen before. The game offers a visually stunning and experimental experience, inviting players to explore, imagine, and redefine what gaming can be....