We had a blast at this year’s Back to School Picnic! After an exciting New Student Orientation, the rest of the Crossroads community joined us for some fun in the sun (and oh, was it a beautiful day). Against a brick and blue sky background, we played cornhole, ring toss, and frisbee on the South Lawn. We chowed down on...

As part of a study on linguistics, Shadi’s anthropology students compiled a Crossroads dictionary of terms specific to (or with specific meaning to) our community. Shadi and her class shared their quick brainstorm as a reminder of our great community (even when apart during virtual learning). Suggestions welcome! Good Work — an event that takes place 3-4 times every year...

Friends, Today is our student-planned and set up our annual Double Rainbow carnival. The theme is “Decades,” and it’s fascinating to see how students interpret the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Recently I wrote about the value of play at Crossroads. We make time for play because it benefits our relationships, builds common experiences, and creates a kind of synergy among...

Crossroads College Preparatory School Homecoming 2015! Current Spirit Fashion Show (sponsored by the School Store) Monday during announcements! Which class will win the Spirit Stick? Each class earns points by dressing up for Spirit Week! Monday is Pajama Day. Tuesday is Royalty Day. Wednesday is Kindergarten Day. Thursday is Ugly Sweater Day. Friday is Super Hero Day. u A Celebration...

Wednesday, October 14th, Crossroads students, faculty, and staff will enjoy our Double Rainbow Fall Festival. This event is a great way to celebrate the end of our first quarter and the beginning of Fall Break. Each advisory chose a film as the theme for the creation of a camp area that includes an activity and food to share. Students are...

The Crossroads student body finished its elections for 2015-2016 Student Council last week. The student council plans a variety of student events including; homecoming, prom, middle school lock-in, middle school dances, the food drive, the coin drive, spirit week, field day, and open mic night. Our goal is to encompass a variety of student opinions in order to sponsor events that are...

Thank You, 2014-2015 Student Council! Many thanks for the hard work of this past year’s Student Council officers and grade representatives. Their leadership and efforts resulted in a very successful Canned Food Drive, Halloween Costume Contest, Spirit Week, Homecoming, Prom, 9th Grade Fun Night, Middle School Dances, Middle School Lock-In, Open Mic Night, Coin Drive for Ferguson, and Field Day...

After the Awards Assembly on Friday, May 15th, students and staff changed into one of eight fabulous t-shirts bearing the mascots of various breakfast cereals and the eight multi-grade teams headed to Forest Park for our annual Field Day. The forecasted rainstorm waited while each team had a turn at Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball, Volleyball, and Capture the Football. Back at...

After Awards on 5/15 students and faculty will walk to Forest Park for our annual Field Day, returning at lunchtime for a BBQ. Parents, on the morning of May 15th please send your child to school with the following contributions to the BBQ: 7th grade Desserts 8th grade Drinks or Breakfast Cereal 9th & 10th grades Side dishes (no chips):...

The 2015 Crossroads College Prep Junior-Senior Prom was fabulous, from the sophisticated venue at Windows On Washington downtown to the elegantly dressed students in attendance. DJ Fred ran the dance floor, the appetizers and desserts were delicious, and a team effort transformed the seventh floor into a magical Arabian Night. The event was planned as a team effort led by...