See attached flyer for Baseball Tryout Information.
Monday, August 10th
Eastern HS Baseball Field
6th: 5:30-7:00
7th: 6:30-8:00
8th: 7:30-9:00
Register by sending email or scanning QR Code on flyer to : crosbybaseball@yahoo.com
All players MUST have a completed 2026/27 JCPS/KHSAA Athletic Physical Packet to participate.
📸 Don’t forget to share your back-to-school moments with us on social media using #JCPSFirstDay!
Welcome back to another exciting school year at Crosby Middle School! We are thrilled to welcome back our returning Cougars. Here are some last-minute transportation logistics and reminders:
Car Rider & Transportation Guidelines: School Hours: Doors open at 8:00 AM, and the school day runs from 8:40 AM to 3:20 PM.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Flow: Please follow the designated traffic route to the front door for drop-off and pick-up. Students will wait at the front entryway and load when directed by staff.
No Parking Lot Access: Personal vehicles are not permitted in the bus parking lot during drop-off and pick-up times.
Gatehouse Lane Restrictions: Students may not enter or exit cars along Gatehouse Lane. Please do not block resident driveways, park at Gatehouse apartments, or get out of your vehicle during drop-off or pick-up.
Pick-Up Deadline & Rules: All students must be picked up by 3:45 PM. Students may not walk to the street to enter a vehicle.
Early Sign-Out Policy: If your student needs to be signed out early for an appointment, please do so before 3:00 PM. Students will not be dismissed between 3:00 PM and 3:20 PM.
Alternate Pick-Up Locations: Students may be picked up at the Douglass Hills Community Center or Douglass Hills Church of Christ (where a school official will assist students in crossing the street). The Douglass Hills Condominium parking lot is residential property and may not be used for drop-off or pick-up.
Uniform Dress Code Guidelines: See Flyer
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Crosby #ThePlaceToBe!
Clay Ryan,
Principal, Crosby Middle School
Phone: (502) 485-8235
Tips to help you start the year off strong:
🔗 Visit www.jcpsfirstday.com for important back-to-school information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🚍 Continue checking your child's bus stop up until tomorrow morning as routes are subject to change.
📞 Call 485-RIDE with transportation-related questions.
📺 Watch the press conference: https://youtu.be/vbVnqP-a83Y
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/3059185
Tennis tryouts/evaluations will be Tuesday (8/4) at 3:30pm at Douglas Hills Tennis Courts.
All athletes MUST have a completed KHSAA/JCPS Athletic Physical Packet to participate.
Tryout Information:
When: Wednesday, Aug. 5th
Where: Woodhaven Country Club
Time: 4:00-5:30
What to bring: Clubs, tees, and balls
ALL participants MUST have completed JCPS/KHSAA Athletic Physical Packet. Please bring to tryouts if not already submitted for another 2026/27 sport.
Woodhaven CC Address: 7200 Woodhaven Rd., 40291
Dust off those backpacks, double-check those supply lists, and get ready for a great year! 🎉
🚍 485-RIDE IS OPEN | Have transportation-related questions? The JCPS 485-RIDE bus hotline is now open! Please note 485-RIDE is a temporary hotline, and hours are subject to change.
2026 485-RIDE Hotline Hours:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, August 3, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
JCPS is introducing My Ride K-12, a parent communication app, to its transportation
operations. My Ride K-12 is a one-of-a-kind mobile app integrated with your district’s student
transportation software that allows both you and your student to access estimated times of arrival or departure for your bus. This helps ensure that you and your student are on time for pick-ups and drop-offs while making the bus route more efficient.
Updates Are Just a Few Clicks Away - My Ride K-12 is designed so you can access your student’s bus schedules efficiently. - GPS technology on the bus works with the district’s software to automatically calculate the timing of a bus route to give you the most accurate ETAs with real-time updates. No more calls to your school are needed for updates. - Information can now be accessed at the touch of a button. Your students may also access the app if they
have a mobile device. - Sign up for push notifications to be automatically notified about changes in your
student’s bus arrival, and to prevent you from having to frequently check the MyRide K-12 app for ETAs.
Real-Time Information - View your student’s bus information in one convenient place, including:
• Assigned bus number
• Daily sub-bus number (if applicable)
• Scheduled arrival time
• Real-time bus location tracking
Getting Started with My Ride K-12
My Ride K-12 is now available for you two ways, through the web using a Chrome browser or through an
APP that you can download on your Apple or Android mobile device. Full directions are on the flyer and linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PRq7H52gfwEfcFj2VaUch3s8Bn4UqfEO/view?usp=sharing
Join us for an evening of fun, community, and connection at our annual National Night Out event! 💙🚔
National Night Out is a nationwide campaign dedicated to strengthening police-community partnerships, boosting neighborhood camaraderie, and keeping our community safe. It’s 100% FREE and open to everyone!
📅 When: Tuesday, August 4th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Warren Walker Park - 501 Gatehouse Lane - Douglass Hills
✨ Here’s what’s in store:
🎟️ Raffle full of amazing prizes
🎈 Hot air balloon
🏰 Bounce house for the kids
🛍️ Local vendor booths
🍔 Delicious food & drinks
🎶 Live music & family fun!
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come meet your local officers! Let's make our neighborhood a safer, more connected place together.
See you there!
📢 Crosby Middle School Registration 📢
Join us on July 29th & July 30th
🗓️ Schedule & Times:
- 6th Grade: July 29: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM OR July 30: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. - - Meet in the Cafeteria for welcome & introductions with Principal Mr. Ryan!
- 7th & 8th Grade: July 29 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM OR July 30: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🏫 What You Can Do:
-Pick up class schedules & lunch numbers
-Set up Parent Portal & get transportation/bus details
-Check out Clubs, Sports, & PTSA Spiritwear
-Handle medical forms, office needs, & Youth Service Center info
-Self-walk your class schedule (if time permits)
🚌 ADD YOUR STUDENT | JCPS families will have a new tool to track their students' school bus for the 2026-27 school year. With My Ride K-12, you can see exactly where the bus is on a live map and get accurate, real-time ETAs sent straight to your phone.
Download the app now, and add your student to your account. Learn more in the link below.
https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2895007
Join us on July 29th & July 30th
🗓️ Schedule & Times:
- 6th Grade: July 29: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM OR July 30: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. - - Meet in the Cafeteria for welcome & introductions with Principal Mr. Ryan!
- 7th & 8th Grade: July 29 & July 30: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🏫 What You Can Do:
-Pick up class schedules & lunch numbers
-Set up Parent Portal & get transportation/bus details
-Check out Clubs, Sports, & PTSA Spiritwear
-Handle medical forms, office needs, & Youth Service Center info
-Self-walk your class schedule (if time permits)
Crosby Middle School Back-to-School Campus Clean-Up
As we gear up for an exciting new school year, it’s time to come together and get our campus looking its absolute best! We are hosting our Back-to-School Campus Clean-Up, and we would love for our amazing community of students and families to join us. Whether you can lend a hand for a few hours or donate some much-needed landscaping supplies, your support makes a massive difference for our school.
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 1st
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🛠️ How You Can Help
1. Volunteer Your Time
If you are coming out to help us clear, trim, and beautify the grounds, please bring along any of the following gear if you have it available: Work gloves, Shovels and rakes, Power washers, and lawn trimmers
2. Send in Donations
Can’t make it to the clean-up but still want to support the cause? We are welcoming donations of the following items to help spruce up our outdoor spaces: Black mulch bags, Annual and perennial flowers, Paint brushes and rollers
📝 Sign Up Today!
To help us plan, please let us know you are coming or contributing by signing up at the link below or by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.
👉 Click Here to Sign Up: https://forms.gle/pysCdAvvgYqYy2MBA
Final tryout: JV and Varsity Only
Tomorrow 7/22
9:00-10:00 AM Crosby Gym
Must have 2026/2027 KHSAA/JCPS Athletic Physical Packet to participate. Please bring it to tryout.
Any questions, please contact Coach Morrell: thomas.morrell@jefferson.kyschools.us
Any student interested in playing Crosby Golf, contact Coach Baker by emailing him at: konnor.baker@jefferson.kyschools.us. Include the best parent contact information.
Coach Baker will be sending out more information regarding the upcoming season very soon.
Dear Crosby Middle School Parents, Guardians, and Cougars, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We are thrilled to welcome back our returning Cougars and excited to greet our incoming families. It is going to be a fantastic year of growth, discovery, and community. Please review this welcome-back letter from Principal Ryan!
https://tinyurl.com/Crosby2026WelcomeBack
VARSITY TRYOUTS: (More info in Separate Email)
Monday July 27th 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL
All 8th graders regardless if you played last year or not, returning 7th graders, and special 7th grade invitees. NO 6th Graders will attend.
MUST PRE-REGISTER, (Registration info sent soon)
PLAYERS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO SMALL GROUPS AND WILL TRYOUT WITH THAT GROUP
Players will only be on the field for a short time, and will quickly work station to station. Players must leave the facility when they have completed all stations.
MUST HAVE NEW KHSAA PHYSICAL ON FILE OR BRING HARD COPY TO TRYOUT
Baseball Pants, rubber or metal cleats, personal glove
Protective Equipment MANDATORY
JV/MAKEUP TRYOUTS: (More info in Separate Email)
Monday August 10th 6:00PM to 9:00 PM EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL
ALL New 6th and 7th graders, any player who did not attend Varsity Tryouts
Check in starts at 5:50PM, Player/Parent Meeting at 6:30PM
MUST PRE-REGISTER (Info sent out soon)
ALL PLAYERS WILL BE ON FIELD FOR FULL TRYOUTS
MUST HAVE NEW KHSAA PHYSICAL ON FILE OR BRING HARD COPY TO TRYOUT
Baseball Pants, rubber or metal cleats, personal glove
Protective Equipment MANDATORY
CROSBY BASEBALL WORKOUTS THIS WEEK:
TUESDAY, JULY 21 5:30- 8PM. Eastern High School: All Grades
Please arrive by 5:30 for stretching/throwing. We will take the field at 6PM.
Baserunning/Positional Play/Offensive Stations
Protective Equipment MANDATORY
WEDNESDAY JULY 22nd- 9AM-11AM Eastern High School: All Grades
Base running/Conditioning/Bunting/Rundowns
FOOTBALL PLAYERS will NOT participate in conditioning drills, only bunting/rundowns
Shorts are preferred
Protective Equipment OPTIONAL
THURSDAY July 23 5:30-8PM Eastern High School: All Grades
Station to Station Defense/Offense/ Controlled Game Scrimmage
Protective Equipment MANDATORY
ALL WORKOUTS ARE VOLUNTARY, No explanation is needed if you are out of town, etc. They are simply a way to get in some extra work before official tryouts.