We have been AMAZED and our hearts truly BLESSED as we have viewed the social media postings showing support for Andy and the Boykin family from so many school districts, community groups, businesses and individuals today. Thank you for wearing our school colors or for wearing orange, Andy’s favorite color. What a great visual message to Andy and his family that they are being prayed for, thought of, loved and supported. THANK YOU!
Three paraprofessional positions are open in the Special Education department of CSD. Qualifications for the position include an Associate's degree, 60 college credit hours, or a passing score on the ParaPro Praxis exam. For more information and to apply for a position go to https://www.crossettschools.org/ and use the Employment link at the top of the webpage. For questions you may contact Karen Frisby at 870-364-3112 or by email at karen.frisby@crossettschools.org
Crossett School District is so grateful for the support that is being shown for the Boykin family and their son Andy by our community and surrounding school districts. It is always so important, but certainly during this difficult time, to know how much you are loved and cared for and that message is clearly being expressed through your phone calls, emails, and social media postings. Thank you very much and please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The Crossett School Board Meeting for Monday, January 9, 2023 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.
Due to heavy rain and severe weather, we will have a two hour delay to the start of school. We will continue to monitor the weather and post if there is any change.
The Crossett Board of Education meeting for December 12, 2022, at 5 p.m. has been moved from Crossett Elementary School to the Crossett Administration building.
Crossett School District has three paraprofessional positions open in the Special Education department. Qualifications for the position include an Associate's degree, 60 college credit hours, or a passing score on the ParaPro Praxis exam. For more information and to apply for the position go to https://www.crossettschools.org/ and use the Employment link at the top of the webpage. Contact Karen Frisby for more information at 870-364-3112.
Crossett School District is implementing SchoolPass, a program to aid our high school students and parents in checking out and checking in students using the student ID or parent Pin. Today a call went out by mistake notifying elementary and middle school parents about this program. We are sorry for this inconvenience. This program will only be implmented in our high school at this time.
There will be an Ashley County Community Wide Assembly on December 6 at Hamburg High School from 6 to 6:45 p.m. featuring Kirk Lane, Director of Opioid Recovery Partnership and Jimmy McGill, Arkansas Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor, who will speak on reducing substance abuse in our community. Please use this link for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WDK9u7XFTzI-MtZa7jdi-rC4_QxdH8YP/view?usp=share_link
We have been monitoring the rising flu cases at the elementary school, impacting faculty and students. At this time, we will be having school tomorrow. We will continue monitoring and plan accordingly.
It is a requirement that all school districts in the state survey their students' households about their access to the Internet and educational technology. The survey will take approximately five (5) minutes to complete. Thank you for your response!
Crossett Elementary Link: https://forms.gle/4C3tRwTvptwkw7K38
Crossett Middle Link: https://forms.gle/AuEwgC9oZKuG3xUC8
Crossett High School Link: https://forms.gle/dw8WvZScdgQJXrbF6
All tickets for the 4A State Football Playoffs will be sold ONLINE! No paper tickets will be sold at the gate. You must show your digital ticket at the gate. Printed tickets will NOT be accepted. AAA Passes are the only passes that will be accepted. A ticket is required for ages 5 and up.
You may purchase tickets at: https://gofan.co/app/school/AR19902
We are excited to announce that the CMS choir is sponsoring a city wide Veteran's Day event on Tuesday, November 8th at 6:00 PM in the Crossett High School Auditorium. There will be a keynote speaker, Flag Presentation, music by CES 1st and 3rd graders, and both choirs from CMS. We want to recognize those that have served or are on active duty! Please help us spread the word and come join us on November the 8th!
We want to congratulate our School Board President, Ms. Debra Barnes, on being awarded Outstanding Board Member at the Regional Meeting last night. Ms. Barnes is very dedicated to the students and staff of the Crossett School District and we appreciate her hard work and dedication!
The November Board of Education meeting will be held at the Hugh Willis Administration Building, 219 Main St. on Monday, November 14th, at 5 p.m.
This is a location change from the original schedule. This meeting will include the Report to the Public.
Crossett School District would like to invite the community to celebrate the dedication of the CT Foster Auditorium, Roosevelt Early Hall, Stanley Cheshier Hall, and Coach Bobby Richardson Track at Crossett High School on Friday, October 14.
CT Foster: 4:00 p.m. (CHS Auditorium)
Roosevelt Early: 4:20 p.m. (CHS Elective Hall)
Stanley Cheshier: 4:40 p.m. (CHS Core Hall)
Coach Bobby Richardson: 5:00 p.m. (Yarborough Football Field Main Gate)
We have received rumors of possible threats of violence against the schools; however, at this time, we do not have any credible information on any active threats. We take all possible threats seriously and will act appropriately should the situation change.
Flu packets for the upcoming flu vaccination clinic at Crossett Schools will be going home with students today and tomorrow. Please follow the highlighted instructions and return both signed forms as soon as possible if you would like your child to receive the vaccination. Failure to return both correctly completed and signed forms will result in your child not receiving the vaccine. Flu shots will be given at all Crossett Schools on Friday, October 7, 2022. Pre-K students MUST have a parent with them in order to receive the vaccination. Crossett High School students may pick up a flu packet in the front office.
October 1, 2022, is fast approaching. If you received a notification that your child is in need of a required vaccination, or a copy of his/her immunization record, please make arrangements to have that done as soon as possible. Per Arkansas state law, your child will not be allowed to attend school after September 30, 2022, without receiving the required vaccination(s), or an exemption letter from the Arkansas Department of Health.
Crossett Middle School will host a Title I meeting, Thursday, September 22, 2022 beginning at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria. The Elementary and Secondary School Act, Title I Part A requires that each Title I school hold an annual meeting for the parents and families whose children receive Title I Services
informing you of the school’s participation in Title I, Part A, explaining the requirement of Title I, Part A and explaining your rights and opportunities as parents and families to be involved in your child’s learning and achievement.