North Cross School

We are delighted to share this special moment from the Heads Collegiate Forum in Boston this week, featuring North Cross’s current and 9th Head of School, Armistead Lemon, alongside our 2nd Head of School, John Tucker.

Seeing two eras of leadership come together to learn, collaborate, and share insights on a national stage is a powerful reminder of the enduring strength of our community.

We thank them both for their dedication to educational excellence and for continuing to inspire the next generation of leaders.

Celebrate your North Cross athlete’s incredible achievement with a custom State Champion ornament, created by the Upper School Business and Entrepreneurial Club! These make perfect holiday gifts to commemorate an unforgettable season. We also have North Cross ornaments available for all our Raiders to show their school spirit!

Details: Each $15 wooden ornament is engraved with North Cross School, a sports graphic, the year, and "State Champions." It will be personalized with your athlete’s name and jersey number (if applicable).

Payment & Pickup: You can bill your student account or pay cash upon receipt. All ornaments will be picked up at the CAC, and we will text you when they are ready.

Order Deadline: Please complete all orders by July 10, 2026.

To place an order, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fvWMDNUQPcUoJ-a1eo-3EKqSUKNJFBqfTYsnUBIF_bk/edit?ts=6a28533b

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Hurray for several talented North Cross students who delivered stellar performances of Newsies, Jr. this weekend at Mill Mountain Theatre! The cast included:Belle McNamara, Lily Lenkowski, Garrett Addams, Liam Gibbs, Avery Lang, Isaiah Helton, and
Camille Cocowitch. Bravo to these young actors and actresses!

In observance of Juneteenth, North Cross School is closed today.

Today, we join our community in celebrating freedom, honoring history, and reflecting on the ongoing journey toward equality for all.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth!

North Cross School is hiring! We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated team members who will help lead a thriving school community. As the premier independent school in the Roanoke Valley serving students in JK3 through 12th grade, North Cross enjoys a healthy enrollment, an engaged parent and alumni community, a joyful and dedicated student body, and an outstanding teaching faculty.

To learn more about our employment opportunities and to apply, please visit https://www.northcross.org/employment-opportunities.html

⚽️ World Cup fever has officially taken over North Cross! 🌎

Our summer campers are bringing the energy this week—crafting their own soccer gear and diving into the cultures of the countries competing on the world stage. The team spirit is unmatched! Let’s go, USA! 🇺🇸🏆

From rocket science to the roller rink! 🌟 Discovery Camp at North Cross is in full swing. Our campers are having the time of their lives launching rockets (complete with custom egg-protection capsules!), tearing up the rink, racing in their socks, and bringing the energy for our World Cup celebrations. 🚀⚽️

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We are thrilled to celebrate Class of 2026 graduates Sam Schaefer and Scout Kappes, who were recognized last night at the Hotel Roanoke as nominees for the B'nai B'rith Athletic and Achievement Award.

Sponsored by the Roanoke Jewish Federation, this distinguished tradition dates back to 1951, honoring senior student-athletes who demonstrate a powerful commitment to athletics, academic rigor, and community citizenship.

Sam and Scout perfectly embody the balance of dedication and service this award represents. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved honor!

North Cross is excited to announce that a team of North Cross's Upper School students has been awarded 1st place in the nationwide McConkey EcoChallenge (Green Circle Level), using hands-on art to spark a global conversation about sustainability!!

Their project, called North Cross Trash to Treasure, focused on reusing, recycling, and upcycling discarded materials to create an art installation for our school’s International Day festivities. The team of 30 students (led by Mrs. Mistie Dickenson and Ms. Amy Jackson) explored the environmental impact of waste and consumer culture while demonstrating how creative reuse can reduce landfill waste and inspire community conversations about sustainability. Through collaborative art-making that included tracing the hands of every student on campus, the students transformed unwanted materials into an engaging educational display that highlighted the importance of environmental responsibility and resource conservation.

Shane McConkey EcoChallenge

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We are proud of North Cross alumnus Chris Carter '25 for establishing the "Against All Odds” scholarship, designed to support and encourage students who have persevered through challenges while continuing to pursue their goals.

North Cross grad Chris Carter helps others in the face of adversity ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke based G.O.D.S Foundation (Greater Opportunity During Struggle) recently partnered with Chris Carter (2025 North Cross Graduate), and he is giving a $500.00 schol…