Crawford County Schools announces the hire of Mrs. Elaine Hudson as Principal of the Middle/High School.
Crawford County Schools Summer Office Hours
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Teachers and Support Staff Members of the Year!
Primary School
Connie Hart- 2026 Teacher of the Year
Enjoli Hatcher- 2026 Staff Member of the Year
Elementary School
Darrin Clark-2026 Teacher of the Year
Laverne Herriott-2026 Staff Member of the Year
Middle-High School
Hannah Moncrief - 2026 High School Teacher of the Year
Russell Bugg - 2026 Middle School Teacher of the Year
Aron Renfroe - 2026 Staff Member of the Year
School Food Pep Rally!
April 15-30, 2026
April 15-30, 2026
Eagles SOAR Together
Central Office Staff
Central Office Staff
CCSD Central Office Staff showed up bright and bold today to celebrate the unique strengths and bright futures of every student!
In case you missed it, Crawford County Board recognized the February and March Teachers and Support Staff of the Month/Quarter. Thank you for all you do!
February
Teacher of the Month
CCPS - Chelsey King (not pictured)
CCES - Jadi-Blake Hulett (not pictured)
CCMHS - Tyler Bennett (not pictured)
CCMHS - Lee Ledger
Support Staff of the Month
CCPS - Loretta Talton (not pictured)
CCES - Melanie Wainwright (not pictured)
March
Teacher of the Month
CCPS - Tresia Gray (not pictured)
CCES - Kellie Rozier
CCMHS - Dr. Terrance Smith
CCMHS - Dusty Jump (not pictured)
Support Staff of the Month/Quarter
CCPS - Keisha Preston
CCES - Rebekah Bowden (not pictured)
CCMHS - Aron Renfroe (not pictured)
February
Teacher of the Month
CCPS - Chelsey King (not pictured)
CCES - Jadi-Blake Hulett (not pictured)
CCMHS - Tyler Bennett (not pictured)
CCMHS - Lee Ledger
Support Staff of the Month
CCPS - Loretta Talton (not pictured)
CCES - Melanie Wainwright (not pictured)
March
Teacher of the Month
CCPS - Tresia Gray (not pictured)
CCES - Kellie Rozier
CCMHS - Dr. Terrance Smith
CCMHS - Dusty Jump (not pictured)
Support Staff of the Month/Quarter
CCPS - Keisha Preston
CCES - Rebekah Bowden (not pictured)
CCMHS - Aron Renfroe (not pictured)
Today we kicked off Exceptional Children’s Week by teaming up to include everyone! 💜💛 Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it a great start!
Community Bazaar
Weather Update
Crawford County Schools
WEATHER UPDATE
CCSD is working closely with Crawford County EMA and weather services to monitor conditions related to a weather system that is expected to bring cold temperatures, precipitation and possible ice to our area over the weekend. We are continuing to monitor this situation. A decision will be provided Saturday regarding school operations for Monday via our parent communication system (phone message, text, e-mail, app), social media outlets and the district website at www.crawfordschools.org
We are excited to announce we will be transitioning from Class Dojo to the Crawford County School App starting January 1, 2026. We believe this transition will provide a more comprehensive and streamlined way for you to stay connected with our school and the entire Crawford County School District.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/0m42FB
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/scljsg
Download for Android https://aptg.co/0m42FB
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/scljsg
Notice of Property Tax Increase
Dear Parents,
Our children are growing up in a world that looks very different from the one we knew. In the past decade, smartphones and social media have reshaped childhood—taking the place of free play, deep friendships, and even sleep. Today, kids scroll through highlight reels, compare themselves to filtered perfection, and spend more time in virtual spaces than in real ones. As a result, something heartbreaking has happened: our children are suffering.
We’re seeing it everywhere—in rising rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and loneliness. In fact, between 2010 and 2020, the number of high school girls reporting persistent sadness and hopelessness more than doubled. Suicide rates among young girls nearly did too. Emergency room visits for self-harm spiked by over 180%. Boys are withdrawing, struggling with motivation, and losing their drive to achieve.
This is not random. It is a crisis. The cause is clear: the digital world moved in faster than we were ready for. The explosive rise of smartphone and social media usage became the dominant spaces for social interaction.
As educators and caretakers, we cannot stand by while screens steal the joy, focus, and mental health of the next generation. That’s why we are taking bold action—starting this school year, we will remove cell phones from all Crawford County classrooms for students and staff alike. This is not a punishment. It’s a gift: a chance to reclaim attention, connection, and growth.
To support this initiative, we are also asking that all personal belongings, including phones and other electronic devices, be securely stored out of sight in book bags, backpacks or purses during the school day. This step helps create a focused learning space and reduces unnecessary distractions.
We know change is hard. We expect questions, concerns, even pushback. But what’s harder is watching a generation lose its confidence, its resilience, and its spirit. Our mission is to help kids rediscover their ability to think deeply, speak freely, solve problems, and form real relationships—and we need your support to get there. This decision is grounded in evidence and aimed at improving both student achievement and school culture.
This isn’t about rejecting technology. It’s about restoring balance. About showing students that they are worth the discomfort of change. About giving them a chance to experience life outside the constant pull and anxiety of the screen.
We’re not asking for easy—we’re asking for meaningful. We believe this will be one of the most important decisions we make. And with your partnership, we believe it will work.
Let’s do the hard, right thing—together.
Sincerely,
Anthony Aikens, Superintendent
Our children are growing up in a world that looks very different from the one we knew. In the past decade, smartphones and social media have reshaped childhood—taking the place of free play, deep friendships, and even sleep. Today, kids scroll through highlight reels, compare themselves to filtered perfection, and spend more time in virtual spaces than in real ones. As a result, something heartbreaking has happened: our children are suffering.
We’re seeing it everywhere—in rising rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and loneliness. In fact, between 2010 and 2020, the number of high school girls reporting persistent sadness and hopelessness more than doubled. Suicide rates among young girls nearly did too. Emergency room visits for self-harm spiked by over 180%. Boys are withdrawing, struggling with motivation, and losing their drive to achieve.
This is not random. It is a crisis. The cause is clear: the digital world moved in faster than we were ready for. The explosive rise of smartphone and social media usage became the dominant spaces for social interaction.
As educators and caretakers, we cannot stand by while screens steal the joy, focus, and mental health of the next generation. That’s why we are taking bold action—starting this school year, we will remove cell phones from all Crawford County classrooms for students and staff alike. This is not a punishment. It’s a gift: a chance to reclaim attention, connection, and growth.
To support this initiative, we are also asking that all personal belongings, including phones and other electronic devices, be securely stored out of sight in book bags, backpacks or purses during the school day. This step helps create a focused learning space and reduces unnecessary distractions.
We know change is hard. We expect questions, concerns, even pushback. But what’s harder is watching a generation lose its confidence, its resilience, and its spirit. Our mission is to help kids rediscover their ability to think deeply, speak freely, solve problems, and form real relationships—and we need your support to get there. This decision is grounded in evidence and aimed at improving both student achievement and school culture.
This isn’t about rejecting technology. It’s about restoring balance. About showing students that they are worth the discomfort of change. About giving them a chance to experience life outside the constant pull and anxiety of the screen.
We’re not asking for easy—we’re asking for meaningful. We believe this will be one of the most important decisions we make. And with your partnership, we believe it will work.
Let’s do the hard, right thing—together.
Sincerely,
Anthony Aikens, Superintendent
Open House
Open House
Crawford County School District Closed
NOTICE OF CALLED BOARD MEETING
The Crawford County School Board will hold a called meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss facility upgrades.
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There is an update to the shuttles and parking locations for graduation. Shuttles will only be picking up/dropping off at CCPS and CCES parking lots. Pick up will begin at 4:30 PM next Friday, May 23. They will NOT be going to the courthouse or park in town.
NOTICE OF CALLED BOARD MEETING
The Crawford County School Board will hold a called meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss personnel.
