Crossroads Elementary School -Gulfport, MS

‼️2026-2027 Registration Information‼️

📚✨Crossroads Elementary was proud to represent HCSD at the Every Student Counts Conference, where our dedicated educators engaged in meaningful professional learning focused on improving outcomes for all students. ✨📚

Professional development is an essential part of the teaching craft. By learning new strategies, collaborating with fellow educators, and staying informed on best practices, our team continues to grow as professionals so that we can better serve our students every day.
We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement because when educators grow, students thrive. Thank you to Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Smiles, Mrs. Ables, Ms. Leonard, and Ms. Nelms for representing Crossroads Elementary and gaining valuable knowledge to support our mission of Growing Learners, Growing Leaders, Growing Futures. 🌟

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📢 Student Registration is Now Open!

Registration for the 2026-27 school year in HCSD is officially open for new and returning students! Click here to register and get ready for an exciting academic journey ahead: https://www.harrison.k12.ms.us/registrationpage.

Snapcodes have been sent via ParentSquare. Families with a ParentSquare account can complete registration online. Parents who do not have a ParentSquare account should use the Snapcode mailed to them to begin the registration process. If you have any questions about registration, please contact your child's school on or after July 14 for assistance.

We are looking forward to another amazing school year!

Enroll Today!

✨ Making Connections — and loving every moment of it!
Our faculty are proud to be here today at the Making Connections Conference, coming together to learn, collaborate, and grow alongside some of the most dedicated educators around.
Moments like these remind us why we do what we do — because the relationships we build inside and outside the classroom make all the difference. Here's to new ideas, meaningful conversations, and connections that last well beyond today.

💡 The work you do matters. Keep shining.

Free STEM summer camp! 🚀🌱💡🔉🌊

☀️ Get ready for a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on STEM fun with STEM Gulf Coast FREE Summer Camps in partnership with DOW STEM! 🚀🔬🌎

Students in grades K–8 will explore exciting topics like Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Rockets, Biology, Technology, Buoyancy, and Sound through engaging, interactive activities designed to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

📍 Location: The Family Enrichment Center
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🍎 Lunch and snacks provided daily

🗓 Camp Themes:
🌱 Week 1: Environmental Engineering / Buoyancy & Density
⚗️ Week 2: Chemistry, Rockets & Sound
🧬 Week 3: Biology & Technology

💻 Registration: registration.stemnola.com
💲 Registration Fee: FREE

Spots are limited — register today and give your child a summer of innovation, exploration, and STEM-powered fun! 🚀

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Mrs. Heather Blenden is returning to the Harrison County School District to serve as the Assistant Principal at Crossroads Elementary School.

With 27 years of experience in education—including 20 years in administration across elementary, middle, and high schools—she is ready to bring her expertise back home. Mrs. Blenden graduated from Harrison Central High in 1995 and served as an HCSD administrator from 2005 to 2018. Additionally, she was named Parent of the Year for Harrison Central High School, the Career Technical Center, and the Harrison County School District in 2026.

Mrs. Blenden is a servant leader, driven by a passion to make a difference through:
Building strong relationships with the students, teachers, and community.
Training and supporting dedicated teachers.
Using innovative and creative solutions to meet the needs of all students and closing academic gaps.

"I'm incredibly honored to have the opportunity to return to Harrison County," says Mrs. Blenden. "I am looking forward to serving the students, staff, and families at Crossroads Elementary; this is a truly wonderful homecoming."

CRE welcomes Mrs. Blenden!

With over 16 years of experience in education, Ebony Bealer is passionate about supporting teachers, strengthening literacy instruction, and helping students become confident, capable readers and writers. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English Education with a Minor in Reading from Alcorn State University and holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on neuroscience and neurodiversity.

Over the course of her career, Mrs. Bealer has taught in 4 districts across 2 states, bringing diverse educational experiences and a strong commitment to instructional excellence. She is certified in the Science of Reading for both Elementary and Secondary students and is dedicated to advancing evidence-based literacy practices, data-driven instruction, and meaningful teacher collaboration to support student success.

Mrs. Bealer believes literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning and is excited to partner with teachers, students, and families to build a thriving culture of literacy at Crossroads Elementary.

When she’s not supporting literacy growth and teacher capacity, she enjoys reading, watching documentaries, traveling and spending time with her husband, Thomas, sons Tyler and Jacob, and her dog, Kash.

CRE welcomes Mrs. Bealer!

We are beyond proud to honor Ms. Debra Anderson for an incredible 26½ years of dedicated service to the students, families, and staff of the Harrison County School District. Throughout her career, Ms. Anderson has served in special education — one of the most demanding, most meaningful roles and she has done so with grace, patience, and unwavering love for every child in her care.

Her selflessness has touched generations of students and families across this community. Whether it was going the extra mile for a child who needed more time, or being a steady source of support for a family navigating challenges — Ms. Anderson showed up, every single time.

Job well done!!🎉🎉