CROSSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT

You are cordially invited to the District's End of Year Reception to honor the 23-24 Retirees, Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year. The reception will be May 16 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Crossett Middle School Cafeteria. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eqy8sJ4Gow1VSABI2qbKZaNEP42fQj4h/view?usp=sharing

Please use the following link to review and provide feedback on the Ashley County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan which provides guidance for hazard mitigation activities in Ashley County. https://barlowconsultingllc.com/draft-ashley-county-multi-jurisdictional-hazard-mitigation-plan-update/

CMS Parent and Guardian Needs Assessment Link: https://forms.gle/c9Rm4DqKfrjYZ9637 The survey is designed to find out your thoughts about the environment of your child's school and how welcome you feel in the school building. You, the parent, play an important role in supporting student achievement and contributing to the school's success. Your opinion is very important to us and we appreciate your cooperation.

Summer EBT Information: If your address has changed please make sure to update it at your school.

If you have children or grandchildren attending Crossett Elementary School, please complete our Parent/Guardian Needs Assessment Survey for 23-24. Thank you! https://forms.gle/mF6pagfMZbZ2QduL8

CHARTWELLS SPRING NEWSLETTER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXf4Dvgn21fN8xyAZAl68NHdz5EgX8yL/view?usp=sharing March was Plant Power month in the cafeterias and the Discovery Kitchen theme is designed to engage students with fresh recipes, delicious demos, and fun and informative nutrition education. Plant Power is a celebration of plant-based fresh, seasonal and local foods. Through a variety of menu items and cafeteria activities, students can explore how they and their families can incorporate more of these powerful foods into their regular diet. We held the Discovery Kitchen at the Learning Center where the students were given the opportunity to try the Sunbutter and Banana Roll Up!

Sending a reminder to parents and students that Crossett School District will be closed Friday, April 26, 2024.

During dismissal at Crossett High School, today, April 12, 2024, bus 61 was stationary in the circle drive when a vehicle struck the front of the bus. No serious injuries were reported.

ATLAS State Testing: Crossett students in grades 3-10 will be taking the end of year state summative assessment in English Language Arts, mathematics and science starting the week of April 15. You can help your student by encouraging them to do their best, by arriving on time for the assessment, by eating a good breakfast and by getting a goodnight's sleep.

CSD Weather Alert: After asessing the weather and the rural route road conidtions, the district will remain open today. Should the road conditions change, we will post an update promptly.

CSD Weather Alert: Out of an abundance of caution, Crossett School District will delay the start of school for students and staff by two hours tomorrow, April 10, 2024. This is due to continued heavy rain overnight creating excess water over the roads, especially for our more rural areas. Buses will also run on a two-hour delay. We will monitor the weather overnight and post any changes to those plans in the morning.

CSD Weather Alert: After assessing road conditions and a break in the weather, students will be dismissed from school at the normal time. If changes occur, we will post an update promptly.

CSD Weather Alert: The District is monitoring the rain fall. If rain continues and road conditions worsen, early dismissal my occur. The District will provide an update by 12:30 p.m.

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you about a loss to our school family. A student at Crossett Middle school passed away tragically as a result of a car accident on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. We are all shocked and saddened by the loss of one of our students, and we want to extend our condolences and prayers to their family and friends. We would also ask that everyone join us in praying for our students, staff and everyone impacted by this loss. There will be additional counselors at Crossett Middle School today and Friday should students wish to talk to a counselor. Regards, Anthony Boykin Superintendent

Bus 61, the North Crossett bus, was involved in a minor vehicle accident . All students are safe. Another bus is in route to take students to their destination. There were no student injuries reported.

CSD will be monitoring the incoming inclement weather. We plan to dismiss as normal but bus dismissal may be delayed if the weather becomes too severe for buses to travel safely. If you would like, you may check your child out after 2 p.m., following the standard protocol for checking out students. An additional post will be made if bus dismissal is delayed.

Picnic with the Arts will be held Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at the Crossett Public Library. All students, PK-12 and their families are invited. Please come join us as we celebrate the fine arts in our school district and community.

Picnic with the Arts will be held on March 14, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at the Crossett Public Library. All students, PK-12 and their families are invited. Please come join us as we celebrate the fine arts in our school district and community.

Inclement Weather Days Update

The regular scheduled Board meeting for February 13 has been moved to Wednesday, February 14 at the Hugh Willis Administration building at 219 Main Street, beginning at 5 p.m.