SAVE THE DATE:

March Faculty Meetings

Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at Eden Westside Baptist Church

Choose the day or time that best fits your schedule. Attendance is required as part of membership. If you are providentially hindered from attending, let us know.

Quarters 1 and 2 should be turned in now.  Please make sure you stay on top of your grade submissions.

Important Dual Enrollment Information

If you have a student taking Dual Enrollment, you will need to report those grades on your quarterly submission. We understand you will not have a grade when you turn in the first quarter, but you still need to report what course your student is taking. In the comment section on the grade submission report, put the course along with the number. i.e. English 101; Math 112.  Also note that it is a Dual Enrollment course, and that you will give the grade at the end of the semester…either quarter 2 or quarter 4. Then in May/June, when you turn in your End of the Year form, make sure you have the Dual Enrollment course/s listed with the credit earned.

ACT TESTING

If your student takes the ACT test WITH WRITING, please let us know in the office. When the writing portion is taken, the test scores come back MUCH LATER than the normal scoring. We do not know to be looking for it and it is easily missed. If you let us know when they are taking it, then we will be able to keep looking until it comes in.

Senior Day

Friday, February 6, 2026
8:30 a.m. – noon
CPC- Sanctuary

Graduation will be at First Baptist Church in Trussville, and we should know the actual graduation date by the February 6^th meeting. They do not start scheduling until January, and they fill the slots their ministries need first.

This is a mandatory meeting for all seniors and at least one parent.

Balfour representative will be there to take orders for caps & gowns, graduation announcements, and other senior items. We’ll discuss other topics pertinent to graduation and life afterwards (like soft skills). We will also be taking a group photo!

Leslie Howard will be scheduling tux and drape pictures if you want to have them made in the afternoon. This is optional for our Crossroads families.  Leslie is a professional photographer and was a CRCS mom for many years.

There is a $20 sitting fee that is due that day.  Call Leslie at (205) 706-4623 to make this appointment.

If your student does not plan to walk and participate in graduation, we need you to contact us and let us know ASAP.

Details will be sent in an email to all senior families closer to the meeting time.

Seniors Serving Seniors

Saturday, February 7, 2026
1-3 p.m.
$5

Seniors, we’d love for you to join us for Senior Serve Day—Seniors Serve with Heart! This special day is a chance to spread kindness to some of the “older seniors” in our church and community. We’ll be creating sweet treat bags and designing custom Valentine cards to brighten their day and remind them they are loved. Come be part of something meaningful, uplifting, and joy-filled. Your time and heart will make a lasting impact!

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:30 p.m. (Rehearsal at 5:30)
CPC Sanctuary

Fee: $15 (to be paid by March 17)

Crossroads Christian Kindergarten Graduation is a wonderful experience. It is a meaningful milestone we would love to celebrate with your K student and family.

If your kindergarten student plans to participate in graduation, please contact Jenny Bartz at the office  no later than Thursday March 12, and let her know your student’s name and that you are interested in participating.

Rehearsal will be at 5:30 p.m. on the same day as graduation. Parents will order caps, gowns, and diplomas at https://oakhalli.com/kindergrad/. The Oak Hill Cap and Gown Company suggests ordering 3-4 weeks in advance to allow for processing and shipping. Select the “Complete Kindergrad Package” ($19.95). White Gown & White Tassel. Follow directions for size.

Students MUST arrive and be ready for practice no later than 5:30 pm on graduation night. You are free to invite as many friends and family as you wish. It is VERY important that students attend the rehearsal. Please bring your child’s BLANK diploma to rehearsal. Each student should memorize a verse (of your choosing) to be recited on graduation night. Please bring the scripture (written out in the version they will recite) to rehearsal.  This is NOT mandatory, but it is a nice part of graduation.

For any questions, contact Jenny Bartz at the office.

St. Clair County 4th Grade History Fair

February 18-20, 2026

Each year the St. Clair Historical Society sponsors the county-wide 4th Grade History Fair. This is a hands-on activity resulting from historical research and creative thinking. The 4th Graders create projects based on historical churches, schools, people, areas, events, industry, crafts, etc. from the history of our county. Ribbons and cash prizes are given at the local school level and the 1st place winner from each school goes to the county where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place county-wide winners are selected.

As the students learn about the history behind their project, they gain a greater appreciation for their heritage and often bridge the generation gap by interviewing grandparents or elder friends and relatives.

If you would like your 4th grader to participate, contact the office for information.

The Crossroads Yearbook is the perfect way to remember all the special moments of the 2025-2026 school year! Our dedicated yearbook team works hard to capture memories that you will treasure for years to come. Don’t miss out on this keepsake – order your yearbook today for just $45. Go to Cheddar Up and look for the Yearbook collection. Don’t wait!

WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!

Our yearbook staff works hard all year to capture the memories of the 2025-2026 school year, but we can’t do it without you! We need your help to make this year’s yearbook the best it can be. As your students participate in school events, sports, fine arts, and other activities, take a moment to upload your favorite photos to the yearbook site under the Media tab. Share the best of the best from your camera roll—those fun, candid, and special moments that only you capture. Together, we can create a yearbook full of memories that every student will treasure for years to come!

Stanford Achievement Test

Tuesday through Friday, April 21-24, 2026
$35 per student.
Deadline to order and make payment is Tuesday, March 10, 2026

ORDER EARLY SO WE WILL KNOW IF WE HAVE ENOUGH TO TEST.

10:00 am-12:00 pm | Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
1-3 pm | Grades 7, 8
Tues-Wed 1-4 pm | Grades 9-12

Crossroads does not require that you have your student tested, but we do provide an opportunity if you choose to test. The tests will be given at Community Presbyterian Church in the Back Building. You’ll need to bring your student for a 2-hour period for 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). Cost for each test is $35. There is an extra $25 charge for non-Crossroads students. We’ll need your student’s name and grade level when you turn in your order and payment to the school office by Tuesday, March 10.

If you’re interested in testing, but bringing your student to Moody is not possible, there are online testing options. Seton has several options. Just check them out for yourself, to see if this is a better option for your family.

www.setontesting.com

This is who we have signed up so far.  If you want your student to take it or think you signed them up, contact the office ASAP!

Eloise  Carson 3
Isabella Conaway        9
Jasper  Conaway         6
Brooklynn Ellis             9
Harrison Ellis               7
Henry   Ellis                 5
Caleb   Ennis               9
Will Marsh                   9
Paisley Marsh             7
Isaac Martin                9
Anna Martin                7
Aaron Martin               6
Sarah Martin               4
Avery   Stephens         9
Aleksander Vines        6
Everhett Wheelis         6

ASVAB

(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

For students in grades 11-12, and graduates
Tuesday April 7, 12:30 – 4 pm
Test results: Tuesday, April 28 at 1 p.m. either at the school or at home via ZOOM link.
CPC Back Building

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides high-quality career exploration and planning materials at no cost to high schools throughout the country. The program encourages students to explore a wide variety of careers, rather than limiting their exploration by telling them what they can or should do. Students explore occupations in line with their interests and skills and develop effective strategies to realize their career goals.

The ASVAB test covers eight areas including science, word knowledge, mathematics, and mechanical comprehension. It assesses a student’s ability to learn new skills and is a predictor of success in training and education programs. The Find Your Interests (FYI) inventory is a 90- item interest inventory based on John Holland’s widely accepted theory of career choice. When students complete the FYI, they have three interest codes to use with the OCCU-Find for career exploration. The OCCU-Find contains 400+ occupations sorted by interest codes so students can identify the occupations that match their own interests. For more information, go to www.asvabprogram.com.

Please sign up by contacting the office via email or phone.

No cost, but we do need to know who and how many plan to attend. Check your calendar and only sign up if you are sure you want your student to take the test. We only have 25-30 slots available.

School Pictures

Friday, March 13 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
CPC – Sanctuary Side

Prices – See below: (Must be paid that day – you can see the photo on the camera to approve)

Do your students’ grandparents ask you for school pictures? They get them from all their public schooled grandchildren, don’t they? Well, we provide the opportunity for your homeschooled students to have school pictures made.

We also need your students’ picture for the yearbook! So even if you do not want to purchase a package, please come, and have your school-age students picture taken so we will have a record of them in our 2024-25 yearbook.

Trenity Whitfield is a Crossroads mom who is a professional photographer.

Prices: (Must be paid that day – you can see the photo on the camera to approve)

Packages:

$45 | Package A, 1 8×10, 2 5×7, 8 wallets
$45 | Package B, 4 5×7, 8 wallets
$45 | Package C, 2 8×10, 8 wallets
$45 | Package D, 1 11×14
$50 | Digital File        

Packages consist of one student only. Additional prints below can be added to any package from above.

$17 | Additional 8×10
$17 | Additional sheet of 5×7, (2) 5×7 total
$12 | Additional sheet of wallets
$17 | Additional sheet of 4×6, (3) 4×6 total
$50 | Additional 16×20 print

Yearbook Student Portrait Photo Submitted by You

If you choose to submit your own photo of your student for the student portrait section of the yearbook, please send it to the office email. Here is how:

First, take a picture of your student from the chest up. Then send it to the office email with your student’s name.

If you submit more than one student photo, make it clear which name goes with each photo by sending one email per student. We will upload it to the yearbook.

NOTE: We have had issues distinguishing student portrait pictures in the mass uploads for regular yearbook photo submissions. So please do not submit them there.

ACTIVITIES @ CRCS!

The Activities Team hopes that you are enjoying a wonderful start to the new year and the second semester. We have some great field trips and events planned for you.

The details are in Cheddar Up. Be sure to sign up and pay on time!

As always, if you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us via email, text, or phone.

Sallie Albus—Activities Director – (205) 863-9585
Courtney Wrenn—Schoolwide Events Coordinator – (205) 863-9931
Mary Beth Brown—Teen Events Coordinator – (205) 527-8394
Kristy Rosenow—Field Trip Coordinator – (205) 413-7336
Kaitlin Rich—Field Trip Coordinator – (205) 405-0243

Visit Cheddar Up for detailed information, registration, and deadlines for all activities.

Note the following guidelines/suggestions as you study the available activities and register via Cheddar Up.

1. Find what activities fit your family.
2. Follow the age and grade stipulations. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of your payment.
3. Read all the notes in Cheddar Up. Some field trips require certain attire, a signed waiver, etc.
4. Know that the Crossroads dress and behavior guidelines, as noted in the school handbook, also apply to field trips. Parents/guardians are responsible for their own children.
5. Please know that we endeavor to locate enriching, educational, and enjoyable activities. However, we cannot always know from which perspective or philosophical background a topic may be presented. We encourage you to always discuss with your students what they have “learned.”
6. Paying by credit card or e-check is the easiest way to make sure that your payment is made in a timely fashion. If you choose to pay by cash/check, make sure that the school office receives your funds no later than two weeks (in most cases) PRIOR to the date of the first item in your Cheddar Up order. The entire balance of the order is due at the same time. To avoid paying a large amount at once, you may want to distribute your Cheddar Up items across several orders.
7. Remember that nominal fees will be added to each transaction as explained in Cheddar Up.
8. Register by set deadlines.
9. Cheddar Up purchases for activities and field trips are not transferable to other persons. Please do not advertise “tickets” on social media.
10. Generally, CRCS does not issue refunds for activities and choosing the cash/check payment option assumes payment will be made and attendance will take place. Please do not take someone else’s spot.

SPRING SEMESTER @ a Glance

February

6-Ballroom
13-Valentine Box Competition  (Registration closed.)
13-Ballroom
21-Winter High School Dance  (Registration closed.)
27-Ballroom
 

March
6-Ballroom
10-Waltz Class (NO registration required)
13-Ballroom
17-Orbix (Register by February 24^th)
20-Ballroom
30-American Village (Register by March 9^th)
 

April

2-Spring Formal (Register by March 12^th)
7-First Responders (Register by March 17^th)
8-Fox 6 WBRC (Sold Out)
10-Ballroom
17-Ballroom
 

May

1-May Day (Register by April 10^th)

SCHOOLWIDE ACTIVITIES

REGISTER IN CHEDDAR UP!

May Day

            @ Moody Park Pavilion

Join us at the Moody City Park for a fun day of family activities. There will be something for everyone!

Visit Cheddar Up for all the details.

Who: Crossroads Families

When: Friday, May 1, 2026 

                        10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $1 per family + 25 cents per game

PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY ACTIVITIES

REGISTER IN CHEDDAR UP!

We Are Patriots

            @ American Village

            3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115

Young colonists take action! Be brave and muster your courage to be engaged to help our country on the “Road to Revolution.” You may be asked to row across the Charles River or ride with Paul Revere to warn the colonists that the British are coming. There could be a “tea party” in Boston, and patriots may even become “spies” as they relay secret messages.

Who: PreK – 6^th Graders and parents/legal guardians

When: Monday, March 30, 2026

                        9:00 – 11:00 a.m.       

Cost: $15 per participant (child or adult)

First Responders

            @ Community Presbyterian Church

            825 Oak Boulevard, Moody, AL 35004

Buckle up for a day of first responders! Moody’s fire and police departments will join us to share what their jobs are like and to teach us how to stay safe. We will also welcome the Regional Air Medical Service (RAMS) as they bring their helicopter and share about paramedics.

Who: PreK – 3^rd Graders and parents/legal guardians

When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

                        10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Cost: $5 per student

TEEN ACTIVITIES

REGISTER IN CHEDDAR UP!

Waltz Class

            @ CPC GYM

Hey, Crossroads Seniors, get ready for the Senior Lead-Out dance at Spring Formal! Bring your escort, whether that is a parent, a sibling, or a date, and learn the waltz together.

Who: 12^th Grade Spring Formal Registrants & Escorts

When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

                        6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 per person [Pay upon arrival; no registration in Cheddar Up.]

DIY Glass Blowing

            @ ORBIX HOT GLASS

            3869 County Road 275, Fort Payne, AL 35967

Orbix Hot Glass is known for its handmade glassware, clean designs, dependable service, and excellent quality. Owners Cal and Christy Breed took what was just an idea in the 1990s and created a distinctive glass art business. Cal attended many schools around the country to gather as much knowledge as he could from some of the best experts in the world. Orbix Hot Glass resides on 26 acres bordering Little River Canyon National Preserve. 

This field trip will provide students with a unique opportunity to design and “blow” their own ornaments with the help of one of the glass artists. So, let your creative juices flow and enjoy the day with us as we create beautiful glass ornaments!

Who: 7^th – 12^th Graders*

*Note: While every student must have an adult present and responsible for them, the glass blowing is for students only.

When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

                        10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (approximately)

Cost: $30.00 per student

Other: Hang around afterwards with a picnic lunch on the grounds.

Spring Formal

“Beneath the City Lights”

    @ Micah’s Meadow ~ Mathews Manor

                     3279 US Highway 11, Springville, AL 35146

Imagine a night where the city skyline sparkles above you and the air is filled with the soft glow of twinkling lights. Step outside, feel the gentle spring breeze, and let the music carry you across a dance floor under the stars.

This is a night for dancing, dinner, and capturing memories, for laughter that echoes under the open sky, and for moments that shimmer long after the night ends. Bring your friends, dress to impress, and let yourself get lost in the magic of the evening.

From glowing lights to the fresh night air, every corner is a place to smile, twirl, and celebrate—a night made just for you, beneath the city lights.

Specific guidelines regarding attire and stipulations for non-Crossroads guests are in Cheddar Up.

Who: 9^th – 12^th Graders (ages 14-19) and

          approved guests

When: Thursday, April 2, 2026

              6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

                        [Arrive at 5 p.m. to take pictures.]

Cost: $60 per person [Dinner included.]

Ballroom Dance Class

@ CPC GYM

Ballroom dancing not only teaches the skill of dancing but also etiquette. It helps promote confidence and self-esteem. It builds coordination, grace, poise, and good posture. And, of course, dancing is great exercise. Our lead instructor, Chris Bailey, has an exemplary record of teaching and performing. So, with all these positives, come “cut a rug” with your friends!

Who: 9^th – 12^th Grade CRCS Students who are at least 14 years old

When: Most Fridays (see dates below)

                        1:30 – 2:40 p.m.

Cost: $15 yearly registration fee per student AND $5 per lesson

• There are TWO payment methods available for weekly lessons:

1. Details for the “full semester payment”option are in Cheddar Up.
2. The other option is to pay $5 CASH each week at the beginning of dance class.

• Regardless of the chosen payment method, ALL students must visit the check-in table weekly to get their registration stickers.

Schedule (subject to change):

February 6, 13, 27
March 6, 13, 20
April 10, 17

FREE Play Event

The Deer, The Bird, and The Fox
Monday, March 2 at 9:15 a.m.
CPC Gym

Hilary Cunningham (2022 CRCS grad and daughter of Karen Cunningham) will be graduating in May from Samford University as a Theater for Youth major.  For her senior capstone, she has written and directed a script with puppets that she designed and built.  She and other Samford TY students will be presenting her project at Crossroads on Monday, March 2nd at 9:15.  The story is about a deer, a bird, and a fox that lived in a small forest. Each woodland creature begins a journey that leads them to self discovery and ultimately to understanding the power of friendship. Come along as the storyteller weaves a tale that includes participation by the young audience as the three characters come to life.  (The flyer for schools lists ages 5 and up but all ages are welcome.)  The show will last approximately 25 minutes and there will be time for questions at the end.

No need to sign up, just come and enjoy.

Hey homeschool moms!  We would love for you to join us for a fun and relaxing Mom’s Night Out—special evenings planned just for you!  It’s the perfect chance to step away from the daily routine, enjoy some sweet fellowship, meet other moms on the same journey, and be encouraged. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or have been at it for years, we all need a little time to laugh, connect, and recharge. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for an evening of delicious food and warm fellowship at the Annual Dinner Around the World Women’s Night at Crossroads. Last year was such a joy that we couldn’t wait to bring it back.

Sign up on SignUpGenius to share a dish inspired by a country of your choice – it’s the perfect change to try a new recipe!  The sign – up is organized by mains, sides, desserts, and drinks, so pick what works best for you. If you want to come but can not bring food, we have a sign up slot for you too!

Come enjoy a wonderful meal, reconnect with familiar faces, and make a few new friends along the way!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E48AAAB28A3F94-60601571-dinner

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
6:30-8:30 p.m.

CPC Back Building
$10  on Cheddar Up

Hosted by:  Amy Masters – Little Lucy’s Kitchen

Join us for a fun, relaxed Ladies Cookie Decorating Class where you’ll learn step by step techniques to decorate beautiful and delicious sugar cookies. No experience needed and all supplies will be provided.  Sign up on Cheddar Up!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:30-8:30

Look for more details in the March Newsletter.

ELEMENTARY CHOIR

Registration is now closed. Please refer to choir emails and weekly calendar posts for rehearsal reminders. For questions or if you are not receiving updates, contact Jessica Gilbert at 205-240-4074 or masterpieces4him@gmail.com.

Additionally, please invite family and friends to our free concert on Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 PM at Grace Community Church at Deerfoot.

7th-9th Grade Musical – The Sound of Music: Youth Edition

The Sound of Music
Jessica Lloyd – Director
Jennifer Day – Assistant Director

Rehearsals: Most Fridays 2:45-4:45 unless otherwise noted on your schedule
Cast: Check emails for details, info, and updates!
Tech week (REQUIRED): March 2nd-4^th
Performances (CEPA in Pell City): March 5th – 6th at 7pm

Sound of Music Ticketing Information:
Tickets will open to the public on February 12th.  Tickets are $10.00 per seat which includes the CEPA ticketing fee.  All tickets need to be purchased through the CEPA ticketing site.  You will pick your seat location when ordering your tickets.  Plan your time and number carefully, as there are no refunds or exchanges.  In using this wonderful facility, there are plenty of seats and they are all good.  Spread the word!  (There should be tickets available at the door as well.)  For purchase, go to pellcitycepa.com/tickets.

Questions/Concerns: Jessica Lloyd 205-613-7011 or jessicalloydsmusic@gmail.com

Sr High Play – Quest! One Play to Rule Them All

10th – 12th Grade Play
Karen Cunningham – Director

“Quest” is for 10th through 12th grade students.  Practices will begin  2:30-4:45 on Fridays starting  January 9th, with additional Saturday practices on Jan 31 and March 21.  Tech week with required attendance will be March 23-26, with Performances March 27 & 28 at CEPA in Pell City. Cast members should refer to cast emails for detailed practice information.

CO-OP

Co-op Calendar:

January 9 Spring Registration
January 23 First day of spring Co-op
February 6 No Co-op (Senior Day)
February 13 No Co-op (Box Competition)
April 3 No Co-op (Good Friday)
April 17 Last day of spring co-op

—
CRCS Co-op Team
cccmasterminds@gmail.com
https://cccmasterminds.wixsite.com/crcs-co-op

Upper Room

Friday, February 6, 2026 (First Friday for most months)
12-1:30 p.m.
7th – 12 Grade

Meet in the gym at noon for fellowship as we have lunch together. Then we will transition into a time of study and prayer. It is a great time to connect with others, learn and lift each other up in prayer.

CRCS will facilitate the lunch. To do that, we need help. There will be a FB event with the menu and parents will sign up to bring food. That is usually posted the week before each event. We also will need volunteers to help with the set-up, serving of the food, and clean up. If you can volunteer, please contact the office or reply on the FB post when it is created. We can NOT do it without you.

KEY CLUB NEWS!

January was a busy and exciting month for Key Club, and we are so proud of the way our members showed up to serve! As we move into February, there are several important events, fundraisers, and service opportunities coming up:

In place of our next meeting, we will be serving at the annual Valentine Box Competition on February 13th. Our groups have been working hard to make it an awesome experience! Following the competition, we will be hosting our duct tape fundraiser, where we will be taping someone to the wall…curious who? You will have to come to find out!

Penny Wars is officially underway! Members are encouraged to continue bringing coins throughout the entire semester. Every coin counts, and this is a fun way to support Key Club while adding a little friendly competition between grades.

On February 20th, 9th grade will be selling hot chocolate after Co-op. Be sure to stop by, support them, and enjoy a warm treat.

Members are strongly encouraged to attend a local Kiwanis meeting to give brief reports on what CRCS Key Club has been doing. These meetings are a great way to connect with our sponsoring organization and practice leadership skills. Both meetings will be held at Moody City Hall. Contact Jenny Bartz if you can attend.

Upcoming meeting options are:

• February 3, 2026 at 12:00 P.M.
• February 17, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.

District Convention (DCON) will take place February 27-March 1. We encourage as many Key Club members as possible to attend. DCON is an exciting weekend filled with dances, social events, great food, district business, and competitions. We hope to see many of you there!

Stay connected! Follow us on Facebook at CRCS Key Club and Instagram at crossroads_key_club

If you have any questions or need more info, please contact us!

Catherine Clyde, Student Editor
(205) 493-0160
catclyde36@gmail.com

Juniper Self, Key Club President
(205) 200-3258
 juniperclaireself@gmail.com

Sallie Albus, Faculty Advisor
(205) 863-9585
smalbus7@gmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

February

13 – Valentine Box Competition
27 – Key Club Meeting
Feb. 27 – Mar. 1 – District Convention (DCON) in Birmingham

March

13 – Key Club Meeting
27 – Key Club Meeting & Elections

April

10 – Key Club Meeting
24 – Key Club Meeting

For our February meeting Builder’s Club has been asked to help Key Club for their Tape a Student to the Wall fund raiser.  This is the perfect opportunity for Builders Club and Key Club to come together. 

All Key Club has asked us to do is bring duct tape and be willing to serve, and help them out. 

We will meet right after the Valentine Box Competition. Students will receive service hours for the length of time we help.

Eta Sigma Alpha Honor Society

Eta Sigma Alpha is the first honor society established exclusively for homeschooled students in Grades 9-12.   The purpose of Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society is to recognize and encourage scholarship among homeschool students, while creating an energetic environment in which to forge relationships. The Sigma Zeta Chapter at Crossroads incorporates social, scholastic, and service aspects into our organization, staying active with fun game night hangouts and service projects planned for each semester. A candidate for membership must meet all of the requirements set forth at etasigmaalpha.com/membership as well as requirements described on the local chapter application. The most typical test used for admission is the ACT; the required score is a 26 or greater. More pathways are outlined on the website.

Our new officers are Tucker Brown (president) and William Rea (VP)

Please contact Mary Beth Brown (hoganma23@gmail.com) with any questions or for more information.

Mary Beth Brown  – 205-527-8394

We offer tutoring! If you are interested in learning more about our tutoring services, reach out to Mary Beth to get in contact with a student tutor.

Yearbook

Next Meeting: 3rd Friday

Friday, February 20, 2026
12:30 – 1:30

Advisors: Jenny Bartz or Trenity Whitfield

Sign up at the faculty meeting or contact the yearbook advisors:

Advisors: Jenny Bartz or Trenity Whitfield

4-H Club

2nd Tuesday of the month at 1 – 2 p.m.
January 13, February 10, March 10, and April 14.

This year we are offering a variety of learning experiences such as leadership, career exploration, healthy living, STEM, financial literacy, and teamwork! Youth will be able to build skills in a variety of areas and have the opportunity to showcase their acquired skills in contests and competitions. Older 4-H members will also have options of attending summer camp, joining our youth leadership council, attending leadership conferences, and more!

CC FLYERS

The CC Flyers Running Club will begin its Spring Season Kick Off with registration on Monday March 2, 4:00PM at Moody Park. The club is open to girls and boys ages 6 through 18.

Work outs are held at Moody Park on Monday afternoons at 4:00PM and on Saturday mornings at 8:00AM. The club offers a total physical fitness program that develops a child’s cardio-respiratory system, lower body strength, flexibility and balance. This is done through a progressive type running program that is customized for each child based on their current ability. In addition to running, body weight exercises and stretching routines are also incorporated. The CC Flyers Running program is not in competition with other sports programs but rather it complements them by improving one’s speed, reducing potential for injuries and giving one the stamina to outperform in any type sports program. This program has also been found to be beneficial in ballet, dancing, singing and even for kids diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Cost is $30 per year per family. For more information please email: Coach Barry Trippe ccflyers4u@gmail.com

East Central Patriots

East Central Homeschool Organized Sports provides opportunities for homeschooled kids to participate in a variety of sports in a Christian atmosphere! Some of our sports have a firm foundation with longstanding success, while startup programs are constantly changing the climate here at East Central. Excitement is at an all-time high! East Central provides excellent instruction and competition to over 200 junior and senior high school athletes.

East Central is affiliated with the ACSC – Alabama Christian Sports Conference. For more information about the Conference, required forms, and a calendar of important events, visit their website. https://www.eastcentralpatriots.com/

East Central is a non-profit corporation exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Join us today! Need more information? Be sure to contact us. We are here to serve the Crossroads Community! For more information contact Dan Jett – Athletic Director 205-746-5917

Contact Information:

Feel free to contact us at the email addresses below, depending on the concern.

Office: office@crossroadschristian.us (General Communications)

Records: records@crossroadschristian.us (Records, Grades, Transcripts, etc.)

Accounting: accounting@crossroadschristian.us (Financial)

OFFICE HOURS: Crossroads office has regular office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am to 3 pm. Call and leave a message, and we’ll return your phone call. E-mail is always a good way to get in touch with us, almost any time!

TUITION: All Crossroads families will receive a monthly email reminder (through QuickBooks Online) on the last day of each month about next month’s tuition. It is due by the 15th of each month. There is a link through the QuickBooks e-mail to pay tuition from your bank to the Crossroads bank and you can pay for more than one month at a time. School year 2025-26 began on June 1, 2025 for Returning Families. Tuition for New Families who joined over the summer begins in August. You always have the option of paying by cash or check at faculty meetings or in the office. And you can mail checks also. We do not accept credit cards. If you believe there is a discrepancy, please contact the office so we can verify. If you are not receiving the QuickBooks e-mail, please let us know that also.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: If you need a transcript for any reason, the first step is to go to our website, and under records, fill out the transcript request form. Lori Booth, our registrar, will send your transcript where you have requested. She will also contact you if she has any questions. Feel free to contact her with any questions you may have as well. If we have to prepare a transcript from scratch, it may take up to two weeks to produce it, depending on work volume. So don’t wait until the last minute to make that transcript request, and remember we need your up-to-date records before we can do it!

WORK PERMITS: Under the current state law, work permits are no longer required for your teenager. If a 14YO or 15YO is working, he or she must provide an Eligibility to Work form to employers, which can be obtained from the Crossroads office. Students 16 years or older do not need anything from the school. For more information, check the Child Labor Law .

DRIVERS PERMIT and DRIVERS LICENSE: If your student plans to take the driver’s permit or driver’s license test, the student must provide proof of school enrollment. Contact the school office for a ALEA form 1-93 enrollment/exclusion form. Or, call and request that we mail it to you. These forms will also be available at faculty meetings.