Cross County Community Schools

What Cross County Community Schools does

Cross County Community School District (doing business as Cross County Community Schools, branded athletically as the Cross County Cougars) is a public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade within defined district boundaries in and around Stromsburg, Nebraska. The district was formed during the 2001-2002 school year through the consolidation of the former Stromsburg Vikings and Benedict Eagles school districts, with the combined Cross County Cougars program operating from the 2002-2003 school year. It operates a single consolidated school facility that opened in November 2008 approximately three miles south of Stromsburg and five miles north of Benedict, housing all grade levels under one roof.

Core offerings include comprehensive academic curriculum across subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Business, Spanish, FCS, Information Technology, Art, PE, and Technology), college and career preparation, career and technical education, special education services, speech and language therapy, Title I reading support, and a wide extracurricular portfolio spanning athletics (football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track, golf, softball, plus middle-school equivalents), competitive robotics (VEX-certified), FFA, FCCLA, Skills USA, FBLA, speech, theatre, band, choir, Quiz Bowl, and student council. A Before and After School Daycare program is offered to working families with enrollment capped at 20 students.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a U.S. public school district: tuition-free services funded via local property taxes and state/federal education funding, with no direct pricing to district-resident students. The technology stack is built on third-party educational and administrative platforms, including Canvas (LMS), PowerSchool (student information system), PBIS via Navigate360 (behavior management), Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Star (reading assessments), Hudl (athletic video), FinalForms (athletic registration), eFunds (payments), Destiny (library management), GoBound (athletic scheduling), and Apptegy (website CMS with mobile apps). A 1:1 laptop initiative launched in January 2013 provides each student in grades 6-12 with a personal device. Marketing and community engagement are conducted through the official website (crosscountyschools.org), Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube (Cross County Live), and iOS/Android mobile applications. The district is led by Superintendent Josh Warren following the May 2025 retirement of Brent Hollinger, with governance provided by an elected Board of Education.

Name

Cross County Community Schools

Legal name

Cross County Community School District

Website

https://crosscountyschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cross County Community Schools is a public K-12 school district in rural Nebraska serving Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students in Stromsburg and Benedict, funded by local property taxes and state aid, with comprehensive academics, athletics, robotics, and special education programs delivered from a single consolidated facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Before and after school care
• Athletics and extracurricular programs
• Vocational and technical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Stromsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Publicly funded school district supported by local property taxes and state/federal education funding. Education services are provided at no direct cost to district residents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cross County Community Schools is a consolidated PK-12 public school district providing tuition-free educational services to students residing within district boundaries in Stromsburg, Nebraska. The district delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum, special education and speech/language therapy, athletics, and a wide range of extracurricular programs (including robotics, FCCLA, FFA, band, speech, theatre) from a single school facility housing all grade levels.

Product overview

Cross County Community Schools is a consolidated K-12 public school district formed during the 2001-2002 school year, serving Stromsburg, Nebraska and surrounding areas. The district operates as a single unified educational institution under one roof, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. Core offerings include traditional academics across all grade levels (PK-12), a 1:1 Laptop Initiative providing personal devices to students in grades 6-12, before and after school daycare, athletics (football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track, golf, softball), and extensive extra-curricular activities including robotics, speech, theatre, FFA, FCCLA, and FBLA. The district's technology infrastructure includes integration with Canvas LMS, PowerSchool SIS, and specialized programs like Renaissance reading assessments. Special education services, Title I support, and library/media services round out the educational offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Before and After School Daycare Supervised child care services provided before school (7:15-7:50 a.m.) and after school (3:30-5:00 p.m.) for working families within the district. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletic program including football, softball, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, wrestling, track, golf, and middle school athletics. The district competes in the CRC conference and NSAA-sanctioned activities.
• Extra-Curricular Activities and Clubs Wide range of student clubs and organizations including FCCLA, Band and Choir, MS and HS Student Council, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Speech, Theatre, Dance Team, Destination Imagination (D.I.), FCA, FFA, Skills USA, and FBLA.
• Robotics Program VEX-certified robotics competition program that competes at local, state, national, and international levels. The program has achieved success including the Innovate Award and advancement to VEX Worlds.
• Library Services School library providing access to physical and digital resources, online databases (World Book Online, Gale Cengage, Epic), and technology integration support for students via the Follett Destiny library management system.
• Special Education Services Specialized educational services for students with disabilities, including PK-12 Speech and Language Pathology services, Title I reading support, and special education instruction across all grade levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• CRC Basketball Championships - Back-to-back girls basketball championships
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ESU 7 (Educational Service Unit 7)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational Service Unit 7 provides regional educational services and support to school districts in Nebraska. Cross County works with ESU 7 for technology resources, professional development, and shared services.
• Nebraska State SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nebraska State Schools for reporting, standards alignment, and access to state educational resources and data services.
• FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent organization providing leadership development and community service opportunities. District hosts national convention attendance and state competitions.
• VEX RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationVEX-certified robotics competition program. Cross County Robotics competes in VEX tournaments at local, state, national, and international levels including VEX World Robotics.
• American Heart AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Kids Heart Challenge program for elementary students, promoting heart health awareness and fundraising.
• USDA Summer Food Service ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally funded program providing free meals to children ages 1-18 during summer months at participating sites statewide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aurora Public Schools: Consolidated Nebraska public school district serving PK-12 in Hamilton County, similar size and rural Nebraska profile. Directly comparable in funding model, scale, and program breadth.
• York Public Schools: Nebraska public school district operating a PK-12 system with overlapping athletics conference (CRC-adjacent) and similar rural-consolidated structure. Directly comparable for benchmarking.
• Lakeview Community Schools: Consolidated Nebraska PK-12 community school district in rural Platte County region with similar enrollment scale, extracurricular offerings, and funding model.
• David City Public Schools: Consolidated PK-12 Nebraska public school district in Butler County with similar enrollment size and rural community footprint. Comparable in service scope and tax-base dynamics.
• Shelby-Rising City Public Schools: Consolidated rural Nebraska PK-12 school district with comparable enrollment scale, athletic conference participation, and community-funded supplemental programs.
• Twin River Public Schools: Consolidated Nebraska PK-12 public school district formed through district merger - structurally analogous to Cross County's formation from Stromsburg/Benedict consolidation in 2001.
• Seward Public Schools: Nebraska public school district serving PK-12 with similar enrollment scale and rural-consolidated operating model. Comparable in funding structure, extracurricular breadth, and community engagement approach.
• Centura Public Schools: Consolidated PK-12 Nebraska public school district formed from prior mergers, serving rural communities in central Nebraska with comparable scale and program profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CrossCounty1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvuGWpba089TkvVrYgfjeUA
• Facebookfacebook.com/crosscounty.cougars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liberty-union-high-school-district

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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