Cross Elementary

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Theodore Prioleau to the Cross Elementary family as our new Assistant Principal! 💙

With more than 40 years of service in public education and 25 years of administrative experience at the elementary and middle school levels, Dr. Prioleau brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a passion for building meaningful relationships with students, staff, families, and the community.

Welcome to Cross, Dr. Prioleau! We're excited to continue Blooming Into Excellence together!

Cross Elementary Families!

🎉 Great news! Over 70% of our students have already completed Returning Student Registration! Thank you for helping us get ready for an amazing school year.

If you haven't registered yet, please do so as soon as possible through the Parent Portal. Teacher assignments and student schedules will not be available until your child's registration is fully completed.

Register today: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration

💙 Let's get every Trojan ready for Day One!

Cross Elementary is excited to welcome Ms. Christal Stevens home as our new principal!

A proud former Cross Elementary teacher for 12 years, Ms. Stevens returns with a heart for students, a passion for excellence, and a commitment to building strong relationships with our families, staff, and community.

Join us in giving Ms. Stevens a warm Trojan welcome as we continue Blooming Into Excellence together!

On Monday, the Berkeley County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget, a financial plan that invests in students and employees while making responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Review key components of the approved budget at https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/3019537.

Let's start this year off right! The MUSC C.A.R.E.S. Clinic is hosting a back to school resource fair at St. Stephen Middle (225 Carolina Dr., St. Stephen) on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. This resource fair will include free school supplies, healthcare career pathways (MUSC PRIME team), health screenings, gun safety education, Lowcountry Food Bank and cooking demonstrations with recipes. The vaccine clinic has been rescheduled to the resource fair on September 6, which is still before student vaccine records are due.

Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete the Returning Student Update through the PowerSchool Parent Portal! For more information, visit https://www.bcsdschools.net/registration.

Spring has sprung! We hope all our students have a safe and fun spring break! Students will return to school April 21.

The BCSD Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys window opened on Monday March 3rd and will close Friday March 21st. All students in grades 3-12 and all teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, ROTC instructors, career specialists, and speech therapists are expected to participate in the survey. All parents are encouraged to participate. Please see the 2024-25 Student, Teacher, and Parent Climate Surveys document for additional information. LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UigwCvef4eJ34aO4dpSct7cy_e1Yt138/view

Our school social workers are sparking change, one student at a time. Thank a school social worker this week for being a light in their students' lives!

Ready to solve the case of the missing breakfast? National School Breakfast Week starts today! To celebrate, students will get to try new menu items for breakfast and be entered to win daily and grand prizes from BCSD Child Nutrition Services.

EVERY student DESERVES a school counselor. Feb. 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our school counselors for the role they play in student achievement and success.

BCSD schools and offices will re-open and resume normal operations tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 27.

Due to concerns about icy conditions and the ongoing impact of inclement weather, Berkeley County School District students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, January 24. All schools and offices will remain closed on Friday. Staff will work remotely. DETAILS: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1982626

In response to ongoing forecasts for wintry weather, to include the potential for snow, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced that schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule on Tuesday, January 21. Students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Wednesday, January 22. All schools and offices will be closed Wednesday. Additional info: https://www.bcsdschools.net/article/1975777

Arrr you ready? Prizes, pirates and treasured eats - next week is National School Lunch Week! Don't miss out on the swashbuckling fun. More Info: https://www.bcsdschools.net/nslw2024

Berkeley County School District will utilize the Teacher Workday/Inclement Weather Day on October 11 as a weather make-up, e-Learning Day for students, as designated in the BCSD Instructional Calendar. This adjustment is necessary due to the postponement of the first day of school from August 14 to August 15, following impacts of Tropical Storm Debby. MORE INFO: https://bcsdschools.net/oct11elearning

Due to forecasted impacts of Hurricane Helene, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, September 27. All after-school activities and after-school care programs will close at 6 p.m. this evening. All schools and offices will be closed Friday, and before and after-school care programs are canceled. As the storm system is projected to move out of the area that afternoon, after school activities may resume after 4 p.m. on Friday.

For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.

Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff. “We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.” School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders. Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.” Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.