Crosby Middle

Spirit Wear online store is CLOSING SOON!! Don’t miss your chance to grab spirit wear with our exclusive online-only designs!! Limited design options are still available in the bookstore, but these exclusive designs are only available through this online shop! Store closes Saturday, February 21st at 11:59 pm EST! More information will be provided on drive-by pickup dates for your order. https://cougarsspring.itemorder.com/shop/home/

🚀 NEXT LEVEL | The JCPS Technology division teamed up with Google for Education and Forward Edge to host Google-Palooza earlier this week—welcoming 500+ teachers and staff to level up their skills in Google Workspace and dive into the future of AI with Gemini!

And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.

Crosby Boys Volleyball:
Anyone interested in joining Boys Volleyball, tryouts/practice will start Monday, Feb. 23rd, 3:30-4:30-In the gym.

Please complete the following Google Form if interested in attending on Monday.

https://forms.gle/hKJFru11L2Wqs5TbA

Crosby Girls Basketball Semi-final game opportunity!

Provided transportation opportunity to the semi-final Girls Varsity game on Thursday, Feb. 19th. Ticket package includes, bus transportation to and from the game, pizza before the game, and game ticket. Cost is $10 per student, CASH ONLY. Tickets will be for sale starting Wed. Feb. 18th. Tickets will be limited to the first 45 students. Students MUST have a signed permission slip to buy tickets. This opportunity will be offered to 8th graders first, then 7th and 6th depending on availability. Students should be listening to announcements on Wed. 2/18 for information on how to purchase tickets. Permission slips will be available in Coach Morrell's room, 118, or you can download and print out. EMAILS GIVING PERMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Crosby Girls Lacrosse:
Girls' Lacrosse
Wed. (2/18) - Tryouts - 4:00 to 5:30 at Crosby
Tues. (2/24) - Practice - 5:00 to 6:30 at Crosby
Thurs. (2/26) - Practice - 5:00 to 6:30 at Crosby

Crosby Boys Volleyball

Tryouts/1st Practice will begin on Monday, Feb. 23rd.
Anyone interested in participating, please complete the attached Google Form.

Practice will be immediately following school, 3:30 to 4:30. Shorts and gym shoes required.

https://forms.gle/TY4Zak83SwiSrD7TA

Crosby Parents and Guardians,
As we head into Valentine’s week with a forecast for steady weather and five full days of instruction, we know the energy in our hallways will be high. Between the seasonal excitement and the inevitable extra sugar, it is the perfect time for us to refocus on what matters most.
This week, I have challenged our staff to join me in a building-wide initiative: "Unplug and Reconnect." We recognize that our students spend a significant portion of their lives behind screens. While technology is a powerful tool, we believe that true social-emotional growth and deep learning happen when we step away from the glowing blue light.
What "Unplugged" looks like at Crosby:
Meaningful Dialogue: Instead of digital discussion boards, students will be engaging in Socratic Seminars and Fishbowl discussions, learning to look their peers in the eye and build on each other's ideas.
Physical Engagement: In Math and Science, we are trading "clicking and dragging" for hands-on manipulatives and physical experiments.
Social-Emotional Bonding: By limiting Chromebook use where possible, we are creating more space for collaborative talk and real-world problem-solving.
How you can join us: We invite you to extend this challenge at home! Whether it’s a "no-screen" dinner or a 20-minute tech-free window in the evening, these small moments of reconnection build the Habits of Success we want for every student.
Physical engagement sticks better than a digital click. I am excited to spend time in our classrooms this week witnessing our students reconnecting with their learning—and each other—in person.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Crosby #ThePlaceToBe. CLICK HERE for the remainder of the weekly!

Crosby Boys Soccer Tryouts:
Date: Feb. 23rd, 24th, and 25th
Where: Crosby
Time: 3:30-5:30

Student-Athletes should plan on attending all three days.

All athletes must have a completed KHSAA/JCPS Sports Physical Packet in order to participate.

🚍 DRIVE WITH US | We’re hosting a Job Fair for bus and van drivers, and we want to meet YOU! 🫵 Come find your next career opportunity with JCPS.

⏰ Date & Time: Friday, March 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Location: VanHoose Education Center (3332 Newburg Road)

Due to the additional snow and ice on roads and sidewalks throughout Jefferson County, JCPS will utilize a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Students should follow their school’s established NTI protocols. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.

All after school athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Wednesday. If there are any changes to the YMCA CEP program, families will be notified by YMCA CEP.

2026 Boys and Girls Lacrosse Interest:

Interested in playing Lacrosse, no experience required. If you have an interest in learning more about the sport or joining the team, please complete the following Google Form! Team practices start soon.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvI8zS6EMjHyCq8CR19_adZdMvlHGR9nHyhXToYUiMDDjf5Q/viewform

CELEBRATING CROSBY'S AMAZING COUNSELORS | This week, February 2–6, we are proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week. It is the perfect opportunity to recognize the incredible impact of Mrs. Swift Crowe, Mrs. Carden, and Mrs. Howard. At Crosby, our counselors are the "anchors" for our students. From navigating academic milestones to supporting social-emotional growth and building career readiness, they work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every student is seen, heard, and supported. Please join us in thanking this phenomenal team for their dedication to our students’ success!

🌟 CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS | Feb. 2 to 6 is National School Counselor Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role school counselors play in supporting students’ academic success, social-emotional development, and career readiness.

Thank you to our JCPS school counselors for all you do!

🚨REGULAR SCHEDULE | After careful consideration, JCPS will return to its normal, in-person schedule on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

As always, we encourage everyone to use caution and their best judgment when traveling to and from school.

We appreciate your continued support of our students and staff throughout JCPS.

NTI DAY | Today, our teams spent the day evaluating road conditions and school campuses across the District. While many main roads remain in good shape, several side streets and neighborhood roadways are still icy.

These conditions have led us to utilize another Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Friday, January 30. Students should follow their school-specific NTI instructions. NTI days are recognized as standard instructional days and will not extend the school calendar.

All athletic and extracurricular activities are canceled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

STAY UP TO DATE | JCPS families, if you did not receive alerts earlier this week related to the winter weather, please double-check that your contact information in Infinite Campus is current. You can update your details online or by calling your child’s school.

👉 Update online: https://bit.ly/JCPSUpdateContactInfo

Note: Updates may take up to 24 hours to show up in the app.