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
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!

Spirit Wear online store is NOW OPEN!! 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! More information will be provided on drive-by pick-up dates to pick up your order.
https://cougarsspring.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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.

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

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.

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


Spirit Wear online store is NOW OPEN!! 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! More information will be provided on drive-by pick-up dates to pick up your order.
https://cougarsspring.itemorder.com/shop/home/


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

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.

Principal Ryan's Weekly Message:
-As we return to the building today, we all know that for middle schoolers, "days off" often mean "routines off." Moving from the comfort of home back to the structure of the classroom can be a big transition. This week, our staff is focused on being the anchor for your students. CLICK HERE for the remainder of the weekly message: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pzfU64AFwrpiJVfUiLI2XNDZ2EhsW3n8/view?usp=sharing
-Family Teacher Conference Sign Ups are now LIVE (See slides 2 and 3 of the weekly!)
-CSS Remains Open - JCPS appreciates and values the feedback of its employees, students, and parents, and will utilize the survey to take action that will provide meaningful improvement across the district
-PTSA Needs You! Join PTSA at https://crosbymsptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

DELAYED START| All JCPS schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 2, 2026. Early Childhood classes are canceled for the day. All after school athletic events and extracurricular activities remain as scheduled. There is no change to dismissal times.
A delayed start will allow students to be at bus stops and walking to school in the daylight.

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.

👉 Update online: https://bit.ly/JCPSUpdateContactInfo
Note: Updates may take up to 24 hours to show up in the app.

We’ll share an update once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

CLICK the link for our NTI schedule for Wednesday and Thursday!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QoUdU0AVmFt_bSWG3Cic7t4fdvagASF_/view?usp=sharing
Due to these lingering conditions and low temperatures, we believe transitioning to NTI is the safest choice for our students and staff.

While our crews report that most main roads are in good shape, many side streets and neighborhood roads across the county remain hazardous. Due to these lingering conditions and low temperatures, we believe transitioning to NTI is the safest choice for our students and staff.
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 and Thursday. If there are any changes to the YMCA CEP program, families will be notified by YMCA CEP.
Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility as we navigate these winter conditions. Please stay warm and safe.



