North Cross School

North Cross School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school in Roanoke, VA that serves children from age three through twelfth grade. The school was founded in 1944 in Salem, VA and is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The headmaster is Christian J. Proctor, Ph.D. He was appointed in 2011.

School Stats

489 students
45% Faculty with advanced degrees
8:1 Student-to-faculty ratio
14 Average class size
21.5% Students of color
14 International students
22% Students receiving financial assistance
77 Campus acres (310,000 m²)
9 Buildings
3 World Languages taught age 3-grade 12
4 Full days devoted to community service
39 Senior speeches to be delivered this year
1 Honor Code
32 Interscholastic sports teams, 6-12
100% College matriculation^[1]

Accreditation

North Cross is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

Memberships

North Cross is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admissions Counseling, the Cum Laude Society and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Athletics

The North Cross School athletic program is based on the knowledge that a well-exercised, competitive young person can learn about himself or herself on the athletic field in a way difficult to match in other areas of school life. The development of the complete person is the goal of both the faculty and the students at North Cross and that goal is enthusiastically pursued in our athletic program.

North Cross School is a charter member of both the Blue Ridge Conference (BRC) for our girls’ teams and the Virginia Independent Conference (VIC) for our boys’ teams at the JV and varsity levels. The varsity football program is a member of the Old Dominion Football Conference (ODFC). North Cross School is also a member of the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA). VISAA is the state governing body for independent school athletics and sponsors all state playoffs for varsity sports.

Carter Athletic Center

The Carter Athletic Center (CAC) is a 62,000-square-foot (5,800 m²) facility that offers something for everyone, including swimming lessons for four-year-olds to exercise classes specifically for senior citizens. The CAC is home to the CCA Marlins, a nationally recognized USS swim team.

The CAC originated as the vision of Beirne Carter, the parent of a North Cross School graduate and a member of the Board of Trustees for many years. With the gracious support of Mr. Carter, a well-appointed center was designed with the purpose of providing North Cross School and the surrounding community a facility that promoted the values of healthy competition and physical fitness to the development of well-rounded citizens.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

• Three basketball/volleyball/badminton courts
• Indoor track
• Cardio equipment
• Heated six lane, 25-yard indoor pool
• Squash and racquetball courts
• Free weight room
• Cybex strength training equipment
• Over 20 group exercise classes per week
• Spacious group exercise studio
• Outdoor tennis courts
• Clinical Exercise Specialist on staff
• Free fitness orientation with membership
• Nationally certified personal trainers

Fundraising Events

Big Flea

Each year, North Cross School holds its annual Big Flea event. This is one of three Red and White fund raising events which supports the mission of North Cross School while increasing important outreach and service to the greater Roanoke Valley. Red and White events consist of three annual events designed to bring the community together to raise awareness about campus resources.

This enormous “yard sale” held for the last 30+ years, sells clothing and household goods donated to North Cross School by families, friends, and local businesses. At the conclusion of the sale, all unsold items are donated to local charities. Proceeds from the Big Flea help support the educational programming at North Cross School.

Field Day

Field Day is the annual “Red and White Festival” that supports the School’s programs. Attended by hundreds of students and parents, plus members of the local community, the two-day event includes an art show, family picnic, athletic competitions, games, music, a food court, bake sale and raffle.

Games and booths, such as a moon bounce, bungee run, cake walk, and face painting are set up for children. Homemade foods like casserole and individually wrapped treats are available for purchase, along with a garden shop with a variety of plants. There is also a raffle drawing each year, giving away prizes like gas cards, jewelry, grocery gift cards, and cruises.

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