African American Arts Explosion

March 4, 2015

We had a wonderful evening at the Arts Explosion last Friday.  Several students recited original poems, as well as pieces by well-known African American artists.  Our very own Crossroads Jazz Band also provided great musical tributes.  Thank you to all who performed and attended. Picture of participants Front row (l to r): Elysse Price, Sasha Loper-Diltz, Siane Moore and Zahria...
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Time Machines

March 4, 2015

Congratulations to the Class of 2017 on an interesting, informative and creative Time Machine assembly. Projects and prototypes represented a thoughtful and insightful view  of time travel into the past and the future. Students considered physics, mechanics and ethics in their presentations as well as in their companion essays. Great work, Sophomores! More photos can be found on the Crossroads...
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Show Me Arts Academy

March 4, 2015

A group of Seniors spent much of this past Saturday working the kickoff event for the Show Me Arts Academy, a day of creative expression for area youth held at the Tandy Recreation Center in north city. Crossroads Theatre Director Lee Anne Mathews served as a teaching Artist and opened the opportunity for our seniors to participate as teaching assistants....
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Freedom Riders

March 4, 2015

Congratulations to our Crossroads Drama Club for their excellent performances. The Freedom Riders was performed at various locations including the St. Louis Public Library, The St. Michael School, Churchill School, and most recently Rohan Woods School....
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Congratulations, Mock Trial

March 4, 2015

Congratulations to the Crossroads Mock Trial team for a successful 2015 season. Students in Mock Trial prepare for several months to compete against other high school teams at the St. Louis County Courthouse, where the Crossroads team won their second round on February 27. This year the team consisted of eleven students and was coached by faculty sponsor Shadi Peterman...
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Archery Team Success

March 4, 2015

On Saturday, February 28, fifteen members of the Crossroads Archery Team traveled to Seckman High School for the annual St. Louis Shootout. Crossroads has placed second in the high school division and succeeded in doing so again this year! The team was led by eighth grader Eyvind Hovmand-Warner who shot a 273 (out of a possible 300) with 11 tens....
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Admission Updates

March 4, 2015

Balloon Drop volunteers/drivers are still needed for Thursday, March 12. If you are interested in driving, sign up on Volunteer Spot by clicking here.  You can pick up packages anytime between 2 and 6 p.m. from the conference room adjacent to the lunch room.  Keep in mind that this is also Parent/Teacher Conference day, so plan to pick up either...
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Buy and Sell on eBay for Crossroads College Prep

February 27, 2015

You can support Crossroads College Prep when you buy or sell on eBay, with the eBay Giving Works program. Crossroads College Prep is part of the eBay Giving Works program. So, you can support our mission when you buy and sell on eBay. Here’s how: Buy You can find whatever you’re looking for on eBay – from baseball cards to...
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Justice Pulse

February 25, 2015

Friends, Several articles in this week’s Wednesday Notice are a result of the “justice pulse” we keep at Crossroads. You can read articles about Social Justice activity’s learning tour of Ferguson, about our recent Black History Month Lunch and Learns, and about a Black History Month celebration planned for this Friday. All of these are student-led initiatives. You’ll also find...
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Black History Month Lunch and Learn Discussions

February 25, 2015

During Black History Month, we have held a series of Lunch and Learn discussions focused on connecting history to the present and future. During the first week, we centered our conversation around the St. Louis area. We watched the BBC documentary, the Delmar Divide, and discussed neighborhood configurations/divisions in the city and county. For the second week, we turned our...
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