This beloved all school tradition is a perfect way to glide into Winter Break! Every year, we wrap up a week of challenging upper school finals and middle school projects with the joy of ice skating together at Steiner Rink in Forest Park. We also celebrated our second 5th Day Exhibition the morning before ice skating. After a quarter of...

This semester, the Middle School Makerspace class at Crossroads College Prep took creativity and collaboration to the next level with a hands-on project that challenged their skills in engineering, physics, math, and artistry. The result? A custom-designed mini golf course that turned out to be a hit with both the designers and their peers. The project involved students working together...

We have two weeks until winter break, and each week seems to grow more busy as we approach the end of the semester. Our ninth graders are preparing for their first round of exams, and while our faculty does an exceptional job of getting them ready, some nervousness and worry remain. Using togetherness as an antidote, StuCo (Student Government) has...

On November 8, 2023, most of our high schoolers sat for the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) through the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). This Competition was first administered in 2950, and leads the nation in strengthening the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers. The goal of this test is to help America’s educators identify talent and foster a...

We see your whole child, not just a test score. We are proud to announce that the admissions process at Crossroads College Prep is test optional. Don’t miss your chance to apply now: 9th grade applications are due this Friday, December 8! All other applications are due January 9. Click this image in our bio to apply now! Since 2020,...

We love to open up our building to our extended Crossroads community: family, friends, and alums alike! This weekend, we all came together for an incredible afternoon of feasting, fun, and gratitude for each other and the space we share. We spent a chilly afternoon enjoying time with each other: playing games, sipping hot chocolate, and sharing our favorite Crossroads...

Our partnership with The Novel Neighbor has been one of the highlights of this semester. Today, Kim Johnson, critically acclaimed YA author, visited us for an author talk and to sign copies of her newest novel, Invisible Son, a powerful work on social justice, identity, and race set in Portland as the pandemic rolls in and George Floyd is murdered....

This year’s Turducken was certainly something to squawk about! It was our lucky number 13th Turducken, and the first Turducken we sat in our mixed grade level, faculty, and staff Houses.  Turducken is a potluck feast at Crossroads for students, faculty, and staff named after the iconic dish “Turducken” – a chicken inside of a duck inside of a turkey! ...

Every year, our advisories touch on the importance and value of gratitude. Thanks to MRI data, we now know beyond doubt what people have assumed for generations: expressing gratitude improves the mental health of both the giver and the receiver. As Crossroadians, we have so many things for which to be grateful! First and foremost, we are grateful to our...

Check it out: Trivia Night was a great success! Thanks to the generosity of the Crossroads community and our guests, the event made over $8000 for the Linda Russ Memorial Fund, which helps provide tournament scholarships and transportation for students playing chess. Over 220 people enjoyed an evening filled with trivia, food, and fun! M.C. Kevin Carbery kept the night...