Cross High

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.

BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9 Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9. All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads. In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices. BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our

Hello Trojan Family! The Trojan Trample (orientation for rising 7th graders and students new to CHS) has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 13th from 9 AM to 12 PM. Buses will pick up students at their regularly scheduled time.

Greetings CHS Family! Please review important information and upcoming events in The Trojan Times.

CHS Band Camp is here! Please use the QR code on the flyer to register! For more information, please contact Mrs. Nelson.

Senior Photo Signup Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4BAEAE2FA3FE3-49932246-cross

CHS Seniors, don't forget to schedule appointments to take your senior photos! Photos will be taken in the Gym at CHS on July 29th. Please use the link in the attached flyer to schedule. There will be four setups: formal (yearbook), studio in the round (indoor casual), cap and gown, and an outdoor casual camera. The sitting fee covers all four setups.

Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete Returning Student Registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal! MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration

Our JROTC students enjoying camp this week.

A two-day Archery Camp will be held for Cross High students on July 30th and 31st for any 7th - 12th grade students interested! Please see the flyer for additional information.

CHS Seniors, don't forget to schedule appointments to take your senior photos! Photos will be taken in the Gym at CHS on July 29th. Please use the link in the attached flyer to schedule.

Please congratulate our 8th graders on their awards and promotion!

Registration is now open for all grade levels---NEW and RETURNING students! Please find more information by clicking this link. https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration

Summer Basketball Work Out

All Berkeley County School District graduation ceremonies are streamed live at https://www.bcsdschools.net/live.

Senior Class Night 2024 We are super proud of all of our seniors and a huge thanks to all of our donors!!

As a way of continuing to promote child nutrition and adding to the many celebrations capping the end of the school year, Berkeley County School District’s Office of Child Nutrition Services will launch a special giveaway next week (May 20–24) that will offer some big prizes. Elementary, middle and high school students eating lunch and/or breakfast next week will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include, but are not limited to: *iPads *Wireless earbuds/headphones *Underwater cameras *Projectors *Action cameras *Bluetooth speakers Students will receive one entry into the drawing for each meal they eat. Winners will be drawn at random, and those who eat multiple meals will obviously have an increased chance of winning.

JROTC Eastern Nationals were held last week. Please congratulate these cadets on a job well done representing themselves, Cross High School, and the Army JROTC program. From LTC Lipari ~ The goal this year was to qualify and make it. Next year we’re bringing home a trophy!

Way to go Cross Trojan Track Team!! Congratulations to all STATE QUALIFIERS!