Cross Creek Elementary

08/25/2026

Pick-up Procedures
As we begin a new school year, we want to remind our Cross Creek Elementary families to review the afternoon pick-up procedures.

The first few days of school always bring a little extra traffic as everyone settles back into a routine. We ask our families to please allow extra time, remain patient, follow the designated traffic pattern, and be attentive to staff directing vehicles.

Above all, student safety comes first. A little patience and cooperation from everyone can make a BIG difference in keeping arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient. Thank you to our Cross Creek families for working together with us!

IMPORTANT
Please fill in all parking spots in the middle parking lot, including the open areas between spots. There is room for 14 cars per marked row including the striped lines and empty spots between marked parking spots.

Traffic will flow according to the diagram. Continue to move forward, staying in the same lane, filling in the empty spots as cars pull forward.

Dismissal starts at 3:00 PM.

We ask for your patience the first few days and can promise with routine this procedure will get easier. Safety is always our top priority, and we want to have an effective and efficient dismissal for all of our students and their families.

08/25/2026

CCE FAMILIES | MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

There are lots of exciting things happening at Cross Creek Elementary, and we want to make sure our families stay connected and informed! Be sure to check out the graphic below for a look at some of the important upcoming dates at CCE. Save it, screenshot it, and add those dates to your calendar! 📌

We’re looking forward to a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, connection, and plenty of CCE memories along the way.

08/25/2026

Check out from our CCE PTO!

08/16/2026

Many thanks to our wonderful PTO and all of the sponsors who made our back to school bash a success!! ❤️💛

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Back-to-School Pool Party a success! From donating food and supplies to giving their time and support, we truly appreciate everything you did to make the event so much fun for our students and families! 🏊‍♀️☀️🎉

We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our school community! ❤️💛

08/14/2026

Important Information from Food Service Department

08/14/2026

We are so thankful for this team and their time last night! Thank you for making the evening memorable and for sharing your time and talents! Our CCE family is truly grateful! This is what CommUNITY is all about!

08/14/2026

Such a special evening for our CCE families! Thank you to our CCE PTO for all of their hard work in making this happen!

08/12/2026

We hope to see you there! ❤️💛

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

As we gather steam for back to school, I wanted to share some important events and information.

The “Back to School Pool Party” at Mingo pool is August 13th from 6-8 PM. Come join us for some food and fun before school starts.

Cross Creek Elementary’s staggered start for students in grades kindergarten thru 4th grade is August 24th through 26th. These days provide a great opportunity for our students to take preassessments that provide them with a head start and set them up for success for the school year.

Additionally, this is an opportunity for parents to drop off school supplies, see the building, receive busing information, and meet your student’s teacher. Teachers will send a letter with the date and time for this appointment. If you are unable to attend this, please contact the office at 740-264-1691 and we will try to accommodate.

The first full day for students in kindergarten through 4th grade is Thursday, August 27th. Drop off times are from 8:20-8:40 for all car riders. School starts at 8:45 for our students. It is important to be here before this time. Pick up time for car riders is 3:00-3:30. There will be a similar process for parking as last year. We suggest that you come around 3:15. This is usually a great time to get in and out quickly.

Preschool parents, there will be an orientation on September 2nd. Your student’s teacher will send a letter with the specific time for their classroom orientation. School starts for preschool students on September 8th. The drop off time is 8:20-8:40 and pick up time begins at 2:45 for car riders in the back of the building. Your student’s teacher will have further details during the orientation.

We will have our “Highly Regarded” Leadership Night on September 23rd from 3-6 PM. This night provides a great opportunity for families and teachers to observe their students' leadership capabilities. The first few weeks help to build capacity in our students to demonstrate their ability to lead throughout the building and within their classroom. This night is not called “Open House” but is indeed an open house for all families to observe-learn-appreciate the hard work their student has done to become a leader.

I am looking forward to another fantastic year with our students, as well as continuing to build great relationships with their families. As routines become familiar, the processes will become smoother and more efficient. We appreciate your support with supporting our students.

CCE is the place to be!
Dr. Dan Hartman