Crossroads News
From Our Instagram
Set, spike, and high five! Let’s get hype for Fall sports! ⚡🏐⚽
The countdown is on! Fall sports practices officially begin on Monday, August 10, and we can’t wait to see our Currents back in action.
Whether you’re returning for another season or trying a sport for the very first time, this is your chance to challenge yourself, build lasting friendships, and be part of a team. At Crossroads, athletics are about so much more than the final score—they’re about perseverance, collaboration, leadership, and school spirit.
So lace up your shoes, grab your gear, and get ready to bring the energy. ⚡
#CrossroadsCollegePrep #CrossroadsCurrent #GoCurrent #FallSports #StudentAthletes
At Crossroads, every project has the potential to become something bigger. 🌱
A lesson can become a work of art. A science project can become a campus improvement. And students can become leaders who leave a lasting impact on the community around them.
This spring, students in Howard Granok’s ECO-ACT classes transformed a sustainability project into a work of art by painting and installing three new rain barrels to replace our well-loved, weathered setup. These barrels will help conserve rainwater, support our campus gardens, and serve as a colorful reminder that caring for our environment can be both practical and creative.
Projects like this reflect what makes Crossroads unique. We believe science and art aren’t separate disciplines: they often work hand in hand. By inviting students to approach environmental challenges through both scientific thinking and artistic expression, we create opportunities for deeper learning, stronger connections, and meaningful action.
A huge congratulations and thank you to our talented student artists and rising seniors Josie A., Abby B., Kierra C-G., Gus K., Ashtin K., Jonas M., and Kat M. Your creativity, leadership, and commitment to sustainability have made our campus a little greener, and a lot more colorful. 💙🎨🌧️
#CrossroadsCollegePrep #ECOACT #StudentLeadership #Sustainability #ScienceAndArt #LearningByDoing #CityAsCampus #EnvironmentalStewardship
🎉 Announcing Our 2026–27 Student Interns!
At Crossroads, we believe students shouldn’t have to wait until after graduation to gain meaningful career experience.
Last spring, we launched a pilot internship program through Open Circuit, our 5th Day block where students use design thinking, community-based problem solving, and collaboration to tackle real challenges facing our school, our city, and the world. These weren’t practice projects—our interns contributed to real initiatives, including helping plan and direct the interactive mystery experience at our 2026 UNGALA for Scholarship.
For the 2026–27 school year, students interviewed and applied for internships across several departments, giving them the opportunity to build professional skills while helping shape the Crossroads community in meaningful ways. We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s team of student interns!
Marketing Intern
⭐ Madison C. ’28
Athletics Interns
⭐ Nahlia W. ’28 (Social Media)
⭐ Jeremy S. ’28 (Middle School Coach)
⭐ Jonas M. ’27 (Middle School Coach)
College Counseling Interns
⭐ Evelynn P. ’28
⭐ Sage D. ’28
Advancement Interns
⭐ Wynter D. ’28 (Alumni)
⭐ Addison M. ’28 (Events)
⭐ Carmen T-M. ’29 (Events)
Admissions Interns
⭐ Dylan D. ’29
⭐ Amir W. ’27
⭐ Josie A. ’27
Congratulations to this incredible group of students! We can’t wait to see the ideas, leadership, and impact they’ll bring to their departments this year.
At Crossroads, students don’t just prepare for the future—they help build it. 💙💛
#CrossroadsCollegePrep #StudentLeadership #ExperientialLearning #5thDay #OpenCircuit #CityAsCampus #StudentInterns
♟️ Yesterday, we celebrated the Crossroads chess community. Today, hear from one of its success stories.
After returning to campus for this year’s Kyle Weeks Memorial Chess Tournament, alumnus Matthew Larson ’15 sat down with Coach Howard Granok to reflect on his journey from Crossroads’ board one player to earning the prestigious title of International Master.
Matthew shares memories of his time at Crossroads, how he continued competing through college, and the perseverance that helped him achieve a goal that once felt out of reach. Now a postdoctoral researcher in Princeton University’s mathematics department, he also offered advice for today’s players:
“It’s really important to look at your games and try to learn from your mistakes, even though it can be frustrating and you want to forget them. There’s really a lot of information and lessons you can get from your previous games.”
Whether you’re studying chess, math, or any other passion, Matthew’s message is a powerful reminder that growth comes from reflection, persistence, and a willingness to keep learning.
Thank you, Matthew, for returning to campus, sharing your story, and inspiring the next generation of Crossroads chess players.
🎥 Watch the full interview!
#CrossroadsCollegePrep #CrossroadsCurrent #Chess #AlumniSpotlight #InternationalMaster #LifelongLearning
♟️ Honoring a legacy, celebrating a community. ♟️
Every summer, the Crossroads chess family comes together for the Kyle Weeks Memorial Chess Tournament, hosted by our own chess coach extraordinaire, Howard Granok.
The tournament brings together Crossroads alumni and Gateway Chess League coaches for a day of friendly competition, reconnection, and remembrance, celebrating the lasting impact Kyle had on our community and the game he loved. This year, we were also excited to have current Crossroads chess player Langston join the tournament, bridging generations of Crossroads chess excellence.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped continue this meaningful tradition. Here’s to honoring the past while inspiring the next generation of Crossroads chess players. ♟️⚡
#CrossroadsCollegePrep #CrossroadsCurrent #Chess #ChessCommunity #CrossroadsAlumni #GatewayChessLeague
Some rivalries never go out of style. ⚾
From the legends of yesterday to today’s stars, Cardinals vs. Cubs has always delivered unforgettable baseball. Now you can be part of the next chapter with four premium Cardinals Club “Green Seats” for this iconic matchup—all while supporting Crossroads College Prep.
Your VIP experience includes exclusive access to the climate-controlled Cardinals Club lounge, an upscale pregame buffet, a full-service bar, and in-seat food and beverage service, so you won’t miss a single pitch.
⚾ Cardinals vs. Cubs
📅 Wednesday, July 29 | 6:45 p.m.
💰 Package Value: $2,200
⏰ Bidding closes Friday, July 24!
Place your bid through the link in our bio and help make a difference for Crossroads students. 💛💙
🌿 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Eco-Act graduates! 🌿
For many years, Crossroads students have participated in the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Eco-Act Environmental Leadership Program, a year-long experience that perfectly reflects so many of the values we hold close at Crossroads: sustainability, service, mentorship, community, and adventure.
Throughout the year, Eco-Actors stepped into leadership by teaching ecology lessons to local fourth graders, tackling environmental challenges through hands-on action projects, and embracing outdoor adventures and service opportunities that built confidence, teamwork, and a deeper connection to the natural world. From presenting ideas to school leaders to caring for the environment in our own community, these students made a lasting impact.
We’re especially grateful for their work right here on campus, including revitalizing our garden, recycling systems, and rain barrels!
Please join us in celebrating our Eco-Act graduates:
🌱 Josie A. ’27
🌱 Abby B. ’27
🌱 Kierra C.-G. ’27
🌱 Kat M. ’27
🌱 Kai C. ’26
🌱 James M. ’26
Thank you to the Missouri Botanical Garden (@mobotgarden) and the Eco-Act (@mbg.eco.act) program for more than four decades of inspiring young environmental leaders. We are so proud to partner with a program that empowers students to learn, lead, serve, and care for the world around them.
#CrossroadsCollegePrep #EcoAct #MissouriBotanicalGarden #EnvironmentalLeadership #CityAsCampus #ServiceLearning #StudentLeadership #Sustainability
🌱 Fresh from the Crossroads garden! 🍅🥒🌻
Thanks to the dedication of our amazing student and parent volunteers, our garden is thriving this summer!
We’re looking for local organizations that could benefit from our extra fresh produce. If you know of one, please email Howard Granok. We’d love to share the bounty with our community.
Want to get your hands dirty and help out? We’d love to have you! Sign up to volunteer this summer using the SignUpGenius link in our bio.
Thank you to everyone who has helped our garden grow!
