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As our school helps to shape the lives of hundreds of children each year, we are often recognized as a leader in both education and community involvement. Below are articles and stories from local and national news sources about our school.

Beloved author remembers Sandy Hook with Snowflakes Fall

3/24/2013 — ​Author/Illustrator, Steven Kellogg comes to Grand Rapids on Wednesday, March 27 to visit Cross Creek Charter Academy.  He will have a presentation for all grade levels as well as sign his books.  Th

Author and Illustrator Steven Kellogg to visit Cross Creek

2/7/2013 — ​March 27, we will have Author/Illustrator Steven Kellogg at Cross Creek!  Mr. Kellogg has written or illustrated over 100 books.  He will talk to our students about the art of writing and illustrati

Toys for Tots Challenge

12/14/2012 — ​A few of our parents and students joined with Mr. Nieuwkoop in delivering over 250 toys for needy children.  Click on the link below to see the video:  http://www.wzzm13.com/video/2035025256001/1/C

5th Graders Experience Colonial Days

12/2/2012 — ​Fifth Graders at Cross Creek Charter Academy on Kalamazoo Avenue spent a day last week learning all about the Colonial Days.  Students explored different stations for demonstrations in wood burning,

Students sort crayons for WAR International crayon collection

11/16/2012 — ​They are called the Fantastic 5s. Twenty-three children, all 5 years old, attend Laura Crump's class at Cross Creek Charter Academy, 7701 Kalamazoo Ave. SE in Byron Center, and they are busy learnin

Kids help kids through WAR International crayon collection

11/16/2012 — ​They are called the Fantastic 5s. Twenty-three children, all 5 years old, attend Laura Crump's class at Cross Creek Charter Academy, 7701 Kalamazoo Ave. SE in Byron Center, and they are busy learnin

Girls Basketball Champs!

10/25/2012 — ​Congratulations to our Girls Basketball Team in playing and winning the most exciting championship game in years!  After 7 lead changes and 8 times being tied, the Cross Creek Cougars came ahead and

Peggy Johncox visits Cross Creek

10/19/2012 — Michigan author and former Michigan teacher Peggy Johncox visits Cross Creek Charter Academy elementary students Tuesday, October 23, at 8:30 a.m. for a reading of her first book “Halle and Tiger wit

Cross Creek Named a Reward School

8/6/2012 — ​   Cross Creek students were among the top 5% in student achievement in the state during the 2011-2012 school year which, in turn, made Cross Creek a "Reward" School.    Reward Schools is one of th

Middle School Sports Physicals

7/27/2012 — ​Physicals for Middle School students will be held at Cross Creek on July 31st from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.  Cost is $15.00 (cash only).