About the NCSPA
2025-26 PA President: Tonya Pickeral
The North Cross School Parents’ Association (PA) serves to identify and organize parent-volunteer opportunities, to act as goodwill ambassadors, to provide additional educational opportunities and activities, to serve as an advisory group, and to bring into closer relation the home and the school for the students, faculty, administration, and the parents of North Cross School. Through this mission, the Parents’ Association strives to build a stronger community for all. Becoming involved with the PA is a valuable opportunity to meet other parents, learn about what is happening in all divisions of the school, and give back to the North Cross community.
Meeting Dates
The Parents' Association meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Beck Boardroom, unless otherwise communicated. North Cross parents are welcome to attend the meetings and we encourage you to be involved in any committee of your choosing. Parents are invited to join the meeting early for coffee and casual conversation.
Wait Until 8th Pledge
The Parents' Association supports the Wait Until 8th pledge! For those not familiar with it, the Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade. Let’s protect the elementary and middle school years from the distractions and the dangers of a smartphone. Banding together helps decrease the pressure to have a phone at an early age. More than 99,000 parents have said yes to waiting on the smartphone for their families. This is making a tremendous difference in communities across the country! To learn more, click here.
The North Cross School Parents’ Association (PA) serves to identify and organize parent-volunteer opportunities, to act as goodwill ambassadors, to provide additional educational opportunities and activities, to serve as an advisory group, and to bring into closer relation the home and the school for the students, faculty, administration, and the parents of North Cross School. Through this mission, the Parents’ Association strives to build a stronger community for all. Becoming involved with the PA is a valuable opportunity to meet other parents, learn about what is happening in all divisions of the school, and give back to the North Cross community.
Meeting Dates
The Parents' Association meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Beck Boardroom, unless otherwise communicated. North Cross parents are welcome to attend the meetings and we encourage you to be involved in any committee of your choosing. Parents are invited to join the meeting early for coffee and casual conversation.
Wait Until 8th Pledge
The Parents' Association supports the Wait Until 8th pledge! For those not familiar with it, the Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade. Let’s protect the elementary and middle school years from the distractions and the dangers of a smartphone. Banding together helps decrease the pressure to have a phone at an early age. More than 99,000 parents have said yes to waiting on the smartphone for their families. This is making a tremendous difference in communities across the country! To learn more, click here.
Upcoming Events
Back-to-School Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 22
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Ellett Forum, North Cross campus
Take the Hill 5K and Kids Fun Run
Sunday, September 14
8:30 - 11:30 AM
North Cross campus
The Take the Hill 5K race and Kids Fun Run is the Parents’ Association main fundraiser. This event will take place on the beautiful yet challenging cross country course on campus. It has become a fun family-friendly event for both the North Cross and Roanoke communities. Money raised with this race helps to support community events for families on campus and teacher and staff appreciation events throughout the school year. To register for the race or fun run, click here.
The PA is seeking volunteers to help with this event! To sign up to volunteer, click here.
Friday, August 22
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Ellett Forum, North Cross campus
Take the Hill 5K and Kids Fun Run
Sunday, September 14
8:30 - 11:30 AM
North Cross campus
The Take the Hill 5K race and Kids Fun Run is the Parents’ Association main fundraiser. This event will take place on the beautiful yet challenging cross country course on campus. It has become a fun family-friendly event for both the North Cross and Roanoke communities. Money raised with this race helps to support community events for families on campus and teacher and staff appreciation events throughout the school year. To register for the race or fun run, click here.
The PA is seeking volunteers to help with this event! To sign up to volunteer, click here.
Fundraisers
Raiders Rack
We have changed the name of the Uniform Closet to Raiders Rack and have regular shopping hours during the school year at the CAC from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on Mondays. Payments accepted are cash, check, and PayPal.
We have changed the name of the Uniform Closet to Raiders Rack and have regular shopping hours during the school year at the CAC from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on Mondays. Payments accepted are cash, check, and PayPal.
Rebate Fundraisers
Kroger Community Rewards Program—Helping North Cross School one swipe at a time!
Parents, please be sure to link your Kroger accounts to North Cross School! A portion of your spending is then donated to the NCS PA each quarter. The following are the instructions on how to do this:
Link your Kroger card to an organization:
Kroger Community Rewards Program—Helping North Cross School one swipe at a time!
Parents, please be sure to link your Kroger accounts to North Cross School! A portion of your spending is then donated to the NCS PA each quarter. The following are the instructions on how to do this:
Link your Kroger card to an organization:
- Sign in to your digital account.
- Search for your organization here.
- Enter the name (North Cross School) or NPO number (AU518) of the organization you wish to support.
- Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save."
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