The Mascot for Crossings Christian School is Sir Percival the Knight. During the middle ages Knights believed in a code of chivalry, involving honor, gallantry, individual training and service to others. The medieval Knight serves as an appropriate analogy for the Crossings student in the ideals they aspired to, the training they underwent, and the armor they wore for their personal protection.

We have appropriated these items as symbols of our Christian beliefs and faith, the commitment to excellence in all endeavors and the strength and protection of the armor of God as we seek to walk as Christ followers.

“Percival” means “pierce the vale or valley”. As legend has it, Percival was one of King Arthur’s knights and his virtue was so great that he alone could retrieve the elusive Holy Grail, the chalice from Christ’s Last Supper.

While his appearance would have him seem intimidating and dangerous looking, he was actually quite good-natured and was rather soft-spoken. Strong in his beliefs about the fundamentals of justice and peace, he was often misjudged by others. Very friendly in nature, Percival was also extremely loyal to those he considered friend. When he fought, however, there was nothing careful or tentative about him. He would do anything to protect those he cared about. He was very strongly disciplined and used to working for what he had. He believed that everything should be earned through honest work and had a very strong moral code.