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Over the past week, our gym has become a refuge. In partnership with the American Red Cross ( @americanredcross ), Crossroads is now serving as an emergency shelter for families displaced by the recent tornadoes—particularly in North St. Louis, a historically Black neighborhood that has long been central to St. Louis’s movements for racial justice.⁠
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Our community has showed up without hesitation—for each other, and for the city we’re part of. That spirit is not exceptional; it’s who we are. As a city school, we know we’re not siloed. We’re deeply connected to the people, stories, and systems around us.⁠
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Now, there are two meaningful ways you can help:⁠
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🍽 Juneteenth Cookout – Thursday, June 19⁠
We’re hosting a cookout at the shelter to celebrate freedom, resilience, and joy. You can sign up to help serve or set up (beginning at 4:00 pm), or donate funds for food.⁠
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Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAAAA2DA0F5C25-57317274-juneteenth (link in bio!)⁠
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📚 Storytime & Recess at the Shelter – Tuesdays & Thursdays⁠
Beginning next week, from 5:30–7:00 pm, join us to read with kids and lead games outside. Students are welcome to join—but must be accompanied by a parent or adult volunteer.⁠
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Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAAAA2DA0F5C25-57317455-storytime⁠
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💙 This is how we live our values—respect, kindness, curiosity, and community care. Thank you for being part of it.⁠
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🚀 Big news: Crossroads has been awarded over $68,000 in an Innovator Grant from the Innovative Technology Education Fund (@innovateedtechfoundation)!⁠
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This grant will fund the creation of an Innovation Hub — a flexible, student-centered space where learners can explore emerging technologies, practice design thinking, and launch real-world projects.⁠
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The Innovation Hub will serve as home base for our 5th Day program, design thinking courses, and student-run enterprises like the Drone Crew 2.0 and student-led Media and Marketing Studio.⁠
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Thank you, ITEF, for investing in bold ideas and brilliant young minds. We can’t wait to build what’s next.⁠
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