Operation Gratitude is a nationwide organization that works to support active duty military personnel, veterans, and first responders. This year, the Crossroads Academy fifth graders would like to do their part to support the Operation Gratitude cause by participating in… Read more >
This year’s Grandparents and Special Friends Day was a joyful celebration of connection across generations. Our campus was filled with warmth as students shared their classrooms, projects, and Crossroads Academy traditions with the people who have played such meaningful roles… Read more >
What a wonderful Fall it has been! Below are a variety of seasonal projects that K–5 students have created in art class. They are rich in the colors of the season, and filled with texture and fun nods to celebrate… Read more >
Cultivating Autumn Joy: Simple Acts in Busy Times The school year is well underway! On the heels of our monthly virtues of Respect and Responsibility, we welcome those of Hope, Joy, and Wonder as we move into the changes of… Read more >
How does Crossroads Academy teach literacy? Recently, there has been some discussion about how different schools approach reading, reading comprehension, and writing. Crossroads Academy has long had a strong literacy program that is intentionally and deliberately integrated across all grades,… Read more >
[See the Photos] To kick off the year, our schoolwide art collaboration focused on the subject of flowers in artworks. I launched it with a famous quote by the French artist Henri Matisse: There are always flowers for those who… Read more >
Do your children tell you that we sing at Lower School Assembly? Last Thursday, as I walked from Lower School Assembly to Bancroft, I caught myself singing “This Land is Your Land” by Arlo Guthrie. It was at full volume,… Read more >
The Garone Zone Cultivating Compassion and Resilience: Partnering with You to Support Your Child’s Social-Emotional Growth By Kathy Garone Chief Wellness Officer As the school year progresses, we continue our focus on creating a supportive and thriving learning environment… Read more >
We are excited to begin preparations for this year’s Family Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 22, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This beloved tradition brings our community together for an afternoon of fun, games, and connection—and we need your help to… Read more >
Jessica Lahey is a former Crossroads Academy teacher who, in 2013, wrote a powerful, first-person testament to the transformative potential of character education—especially when it’s deeply embedded, lived authentically, and part of an intentional school culture. As Head of School,… Read more >
