ICT WRITING ASSESSMENT TOMORROW!
Robert Cross Parents and Guardians, our Elite Eagles will take the ICT Writing Assessment on Tuesday, November 10, 2026!
Please help your child prepare by ensuring they get a good night’s rest, eat breakfast and arrive at school on time.
Let’s encourage our students to stay focused, do their best, and show what they know!
Joyful Teaching and Learning: The Robert Cross Way!
#EliteEagles #TheRobertCrossWay #ICTWritingAssessment
🦅❤️🤍💙 ROBERT CROSS FAMILY PICNIC! 🧺🎉
We are excited to invite our Robert Cross families to join us for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and family engagement!
📢 Parents/Guardians: Students were given an RSVP form to bring home. Please complete and return the form to help us prepare for this exciting event. Additional flyers and information will be sent home next week!
We look forward to celebrating with our Elite Eagle families! 🦅
❤️🤍💙 Every Student. Every Family Member. One Eagle Family!
#RobertCrossFamilyPicnic #EliteEagles #TheRobertCrossWay #FamilyEngagement
🧸🎄 HELPING OTHERS, THE ROBERT CROSS WAY! ❤️🤍💙
Our Elite Eagles are spreading holiday cheer through our Toys for Tots Toy Drive! 🎁
We invite our Robert Cross families and community to help make a child’s holiday brighter by donating a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy by December 9th!
Every donation makes a difference! Let’s come together to spread kindness, joy, and hope this holiday season! ❤️🦅
#RobertCrossWay #EliteEagles #ToysForTots #SeasonOfGiving #CommunityStrong
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We've partnered with Poppin Popcorn Online to raise much needed funds. Please join our fundraiser by clicking the link below to create your very own online Poppin Shop.
Selling is easy. All you have to do is share your store link using Social Media, Text, and Email. All orders are placed and paid for online then shipped directly to the customers home within 24 business hours! Every share helps us reach our goal!
Thank you in advance for all your support. Good luck and have fun selling!
http://poppinpopcornonline.com/participant/register.php?g=YFLUCE
🦅🍂 ROBERT CROSS FAMILIES, YOU'RE INVITED! 🍂🦅
🎉 GEAR UP Dougherty 2032 Family Fall Festival! 🎉
Calling all 7th and 8th Grade Elite Eagles and Families! ❤️💙
Get ready for a day filled with FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, and FAMILY ENGAGEMENT!
GEAR UP Dougherty 2032, in partnership with DCSS Family and Community Engagement (FACE), invites you to a FREE Family Fall Festival!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Albany State University – West Campus
This is a wonderful opportunity for our Robert Cross families to connect, celebrate, and strengthen the partnership between home, school, and community!
📲 Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or by visiting: https://bit.ly/3UaGQwA
We look forward to seeing our Elite Eagles and their families there!
❤️💙 ONE TEAM! ONE FAMILY! THE ROBERT CROSS WAY! 🦅
At Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School, we believe that student success begins with strong partnerships between home and school! 📚✨
We invite ALL parents and guardians to get involved, stay connected, and help make a difference in our students’ educational journey by joining us for our PTO Meeting TONIGHT!
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Google Meet
🔗 https://meet.google.com/pjr-zhvt-jgg
Your involvement matters! Together, we can strengthen student learning, support our teachers, and continue building a school community where every Eagle SOARS! 🦅
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, is Workout Wednesday as we continue celebrating Red Ribbon Week! 💪🏽👟
Our Elite Eagles are encouraged to wear school-appropriate workout attire as we remind everyone that “Using Drugs Never Works Out!”
✅ Allowed: Basketball shorts, athletic shorts of appropriate length, joggers, sweatpants, athletic shirts, and tennis shoes.
🚫 Not Allowed: Tights, leggings, biker shorts, see-through or ripped clothing, excessively short shorts, or Crocs.
📌 All students must follow the attire guidelines outlined in the flyer.
Let’s stay active, make healthy choices, and remain DRUG FREE! ❤️
🦅 THE ROBERT CROSS WAY!
🦅 Attention, Robert Cross Family! ❤️🤍💙
Get ready for an exciting week as Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School celebrates Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30, 2026!
This year's theme is "Life is a Movie… DRUG FREE!" 🎥🌟
Our Elite Eagles are rolling out the red carpet for a week filled with school spirit, fun, and a powerful message about making healthy choices and living a drug-free life!
Parents and Guardians: We encourage you to help your Elite Eagles participate each day as we reinforce the importance of making positive decisions, standing up to peer pressure, and choosing a healthy, drug-free future!
At Robert Cross, we don't just talk about excellence, we live it through our choices!
🦅 BE KIND. BE EXCELLENT. BE DRUG FREE.
❤️🤍💙 The Robert Cross Way | Excellent on Purpose!
Get ready for an exciting week as Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School celebrates Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30, 2026!
This year's theme is "Life is a Movie… DRUG FREE!" 🎥🌟
Our Elite Eagles are rolling out the red carpet for a week filled with school spirit, fun, and a powerful message about making healthy choices and living a drug-free life!
Parents and Guardians: We encourage you to help your Elite Eagles participate each day as we reinforce the importance of making positive decisions, standing up to peer pressure, and choosing a healthy, drug-free future!
At Robert Cross, we don't just talk about excellence, we live it through our choices!
🦅 BE KIND. BE EXCELLENT. BE DRUG FREE.
❤️🤍💙 The Robert Cross Way | Excellent on Purpose!
🦅❤️🤍💙 ATTENDANCE TAKES US HIGHER! 💙🤍❤️🦅
At Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School, EVERY DAY MATTERS! We are excited to highlight our September 2026 attendance achievements!
📊 September Attendance Rate: 94.72%
🎯 Schoolwide Goal: 95.02% or Higher
🌟 9 homerooms achieved a PERFECT 100% attendance rate!
🏆 13 of our 24 homerooms exceeded last year’s final attendance rate of 95.02%!
🥇 6th Grade Leads the Way!
* 6th Grade: 5 of 8 homerooms
* 7th Grade: 4 of 8 homerooms
* 8th Grade: 4 of 8 homerooms
👏 A huge THANK YOU to our students, parents, teachers, and staff for your continued commitment to making attendance a priority!
We’re close to our goal, Eagles! Let’s keep showing up, working together, and striving for excellence. Every student. Every classroom. Every day.
ATTENTION, ROBERT CROSS PARENTS & FAMILIES!
📢 Your Voice Matters!
Join us TODAY for our Local School Governance Team (LSGT) Meeting! This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share your voice, and collaborate as we continue working toward excellence for our Elite Eagles!
📅 Today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Robert Cross Media Center
💻 Can’t attend in person? Join virtually!
🔗 Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/idr-pcqa-kby
Your involvement makes a difference! We look forward to seeing you there!
🧡 UNITY DAY 2026 | TOGETHER AGAINST BULLYING! 🧡
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School invites all students, faculty, and staff to WEAR ORANGE in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month!
Let’s stand together to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion while sending a powerful message that bullying has no place at Robert Cross! 🦅
One School. One Team. United Against Bullying!
#UnityDay2026 #BullyingPreventionMonth #RobertCrossWay #EliteEagles #ExcellentOnPurpose
📢 Attention, Eagles!
Are you interested in history, current events, culture, or exploring issues that impact our world? If so, the Social Studies Fair may be the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your creativity, curiosity, and research skills!
All interested students are invited to attend our Social Studies Fair Interest Meeting this Thursday, October 22, immediately after school in Room 412. The meeting will conclude by 4:30 PM.
During this meeting, students will learn about Social Studies Fair project requirements and guidelines, explore and brainstorm potential research topics, and receive important information about project expectations, timelines, and available support.
Important Reminder: Students planning to attend must make arrangements for transportation home promptly at 4:30 PM.
🎉❤️💙 ROBERT CROSS FAMILIES, LET’S COME TOGETHER! 💙❤️🎉
Our Elite Eagles are excited to join our neighboring schools for the Westover Cluster Family Engagement Kickoff! 🦅
Bring the entire family out for a morning filled with FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, and FAMILY! 🎈
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Live Oak Elementary School
4529 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA
🎃 Scholars may wear costumes!
🍿 Concessions will be available for purchase!
🎉 Fun activities for the entire family!
We encourage all Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School families to come out, connect with our school community, and celebrate the importance of family engagement!
❤️💙 ONE TEAM! ONE FAMILY! THE ROBERT CROSS WAY! 🦅
🎀💕 PINK OUT DCSS! 💕🎀
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School is going PINK in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Friday, October 23, 2026
We invite all of our Elite Eagles, families, faculty, and staff to join us in showing support by wearing PINK, rocking breast cancer awareness shirts, or displaying pink ribbons! 🎀
Together, we stand in support of the fighters, celebrate the survivors, and honor those we have lost. 💗
Let’s turn Robert Cross PINK and show our support for this important cause!
Good afternoon, Robert Cross Families,
This morning, an unusual odor was detected in one of our seventh-grade classrooms. As an immediate precaution, students were safely evacuated and relocated to another area of the building.
The fire department, DCSS Police, and Facilities responded promptly. All classrooms and surrounding spaces were checked as an additional safety precaution. No active fire was found, and the affected classroom was inspected and cleared for occupancy.
Although the room has been cleared, we have elected to keep students relocated for the remainder of today as an additional precaution. Students are expected to return to their classroom tomorrow, provided no additional concerns arise.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Christopher Sharpe, Ed.S.
Principal
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School
Excellent on Purpose!
Greetings, Robert Cross Families!
Due to impending weather conditions, Albany State University has officially canceled its Homecoming Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.
This cancellation impacts our Robert Cross Dance Team, Cheerleading Team, Pageant Winners, and Grade-Level Winners who were scheduled to participate. As a result, students will NOT perform or participate in Saturday’s parade.
We sincerely appreciate the preparation, excitement, and support of our students, families, and sponsors. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
**Robert Cross Families,**
This is a friendly reminder that **Monday, October 5th, is a Remote Learning Day.**
Students received learning packets on Thursday and should complete all assigned work. Please also encourage your child to **check Google Classroom through DCSS ClassLink** for additional assignments and updates.
Let’s keep the learning going! Students are encouraged to utilize **i-Ready, IXL, Magma Math, and Vocabulary.com** to strengthen their skills and continue making academic progress.
🍂 **Fall Break:** October 6–9
📚 **Completed packet work is due Monday, October 12th to receive credit.**
Enjoy Fall Break, Elite Eagles! Remember: **New Day. Same Focus. Academic Excellence.** 🦅
This is a friendly reminder that **Monday, October 5th, is a Remote Learning Day.**
Students received learning packets on Thursday and should complete all assigned work. Please also encourage your child to **check Google Classroom through DCSS ClassLink** for additional assignments and updates.
Let’s keep the learning going! Students are encouraged to utilize **i-Ready, IXL, Magma Math, and Vocabulary.com** to strengthen their skills and continue making academic progress.
🍂 **Fall Break:** October 6–9
📚 **Completed packet work is due Monday, October 12th to receive credit.**
Enjoy Fall Break, Elite Eagles! Remember: **New Day. Same Focus. Academic Excellence.** 🦅
👑 Tonight is the Night! 👑
Join us this evening for the Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School Enchanted Court Pageant! Come out and support our amazing students as they showcase elegance, confidence, and Eagle Excellence!
Tickets are on sale this morning for just $3! Be sure to purchase yours early, admission increases to $5 at the door.
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School Gymnasium
We look forward to seeing our Eagle families tonight! Be Royal. Be Excellent. 👑🦅
Friendly Reminder, 8th Grade Parents! 🦅
The deadline to submit the REACH Scholarship Application Packet is Friday, October 2. If possible, please submit all required materials to Mrs. Ethridge today to ensure everything is complete before the deadline.
Please review the attached flyer for important details and required documentation. Thank you for your support!
Today, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School conducted a routine intruder drill as part of our ongoing commitment to student and staff safety. There was no threat on campus. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.