Robotics Team Wins Control Award

May 28, 2024

After an epic robotics season, the Servo Stressors climbed to their biggest victory of the year South St. Louis League Championship. They achieved a phenomenal record of 5-1 for the day among 22 other teams and finished second overall in the final competition round. They also received a second place Control Award because of the quality and reliability of their...
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Clark Daggett, Former Head, on Why Crossroads?

May 21, 2024

All independent schools, including Crossroads, offer significant advantages to their students when compared with other public and non-public choices. Smaller class sizes, an admissions program that seeks to enroll students who will benefit from and contribute to the school, curricular freedom with little or no state mandates, and the ability to define their own mission and core values that guide...
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Happy National Volunteer Month!

April 30, 2024

Since April is National Volunteer Month, we want to give a special shoutout to our dedicated volunteers who are essential to our school community. We extend deep gratitude to our UNGALA committee and volunteers, the Crossroads Family Organization, the Board of Trustees, our campus beautification volunteers, the Crossroads Student Council, and every single one of our students and faculty, all...
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Civitas and Crossroads

April 26, 2024

Our entire middle school recently participated in a Model United Nations Conference hosted by Civitas. We’re proud to share a founder: Arthur Lieber! Arthur co-founded Crossroads and served as teacher and head of school for many years. He has dedicated his career to educating students about global issues and the US political system. Stay tuned for Arthur’s return to teaching...
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Reflections from Former Head, Billy Handmaker

April 21, 2024

I was blessed to be the head of Crossroads School/Crossroads College Prep for 15 years, then head of a school in New Mexico for seven years, and I’m now finishing my 6th year as head of a school in San Antonio, Texas. My wife and I were also fortunate to have our older son attend Crossroads for two years. What...
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Black Arts Explosion

February 28, 2024

Our annual Black Arts Explosion, a celebration of Black identity and pride during Black History Month, is a culmination of what is truly powerful and meaningful about our community. Our Black Student Union left attendees awestruck by their talent and passion. Guest speaker Neal Richardson, President and CEO of St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), said that he was deeply inspired...
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Builders Inc. at New City School

February 25, 2024

Builders Inc. is a community-driven 5th Day course where Crossroads students work together to solve a local problem using design thinking initiatives. At the beginning of this quarter, the group toured New City School with Head Alexis Wright, who identified several areas where he thought the school could benefit from a Builders solution. The group is pictured here after presenting their...
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Thinksgiving: Many Thanks to Filament and Maritz!

November 4, 2023

Crossroads has had the incredible honor and opportunity to participate in Thinksgiving, a one day only event hosted by Filament that pairs St. Louis nonprofits with teams from smart companies for an intensive day of creative problem solving and design thinking. We were incredibly lucky to be paired with the team “IdeATE this Feast” from Maritz, a passionate group of incredibly...
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Gone Fishin’ – Bass Pro/Cabela’s Grant

October 30, 2023

Catch this line – Crossroads has received a $1,500 grant from Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Outdoor Fund. The grant will go towards purchasing supplies and materials for Crossroads’ 5th Day Outdoor Education class. On Thursday, October 26th, Howard Granok, passionate Outdoor Education instructor and Biology teacher, brought two equally passionate students to officially accept the grant at the nearby Cabela’s in...
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The Novel Neighbor @ Crossroads Presents Ryan T. Higgins

October 29, 2023

Announcing our newest collaboration: The Novel Neighbor @ Crossroads Speaker Series! We’re partnering with The Novel Neighbor to bring authors to our campus, providing both a space for their incredible speaker series and entertainment for local students and parents. Women-owned and operated, The Novel Neighbor is an independent bookstore and community space in the Webster Groves neighborhood of St. Louis....
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