🌈 What an incredible day we had yesterday at the Double Rainbow Olympics! From the Dunk Tank to dancing and exploring the delicious cuisine and unique traditions of our represented Olympic countries, the whole event was a hit. Italy took home the Best in Show award with their unbeatable pizza and stunning balloon arch that wowed everyone. The Dunk Tank...

Crossroads recently kicked off Spirit Week, a fun-filled celebration of school spirit, camaraderie, and creativity! Each day was packed with exciting activities, games, and themed dress-up days, bringing together students and faculty for a week of memorable moments. Monday: Meme Day The week began with Meme Day, where students showcased their favorite memes through their outfits. Laughter echoed through the...

This year’s Homecoming was a spectacular evening filled with magic and memories, held under a sky illuminated by stars. The 10th-grade students, along with their dedicated advisors and chaperones, created an unforgettable atmosphere, bringing joy and excitement to the festivities. The highlight of the night was the stunning balloon installations generously donated by former parent and staff member Chiriga Bogan,...

What a beautiful day for Crossroads community! ☀️ The sun shone brightly as families, students, and faculty gathered for the annual Back to School Picnic, marking the kickoff of a new school year (our 50th, to be exact!). Held on the South Lawn, the picnic provided a perfect opportunity for everyone to reconnect after the summer break. The air was...

We sang our way into summer with the annual lip sync battle after a series of House vs. House activities! No student should graduate high school without having the chance to do the wobble with their teachers, sing “We Are Young” with their classmates, and watch their science teacher perform “ballad of a highschool girl” with perfect Olivia Rodrigo poise....

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...

Every year, the Crossroads English department sponsors our school’s participation in a national competition in the memorization and recitation of poetry called Poetry Out Loud. Every child participates. Simply reciting the poem correctly is a success, but we also compete and name a single winner from each grade who performs at an all-school assembly; from this competition, we will select a school winner who competes in the...

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...

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...

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! ...