Almost 200 new teachers filled the halls of Terry Sanford High School to participate in New Teacher Orientation from August 7-9! New Teachers were motivated by the keynote speaker, Abbey Futrell, assistant superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for the Edgecomb County Public Schools and were welcomed by Cumberland County Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly and School Board Chair Carrie Sutton.
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Next Step

A report on Board action
Cumberland County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
August 14, 2018 
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A Call for Action
If you suspect that a child could be in danger but do nothing about it, it’s on you. If you support local or state leaders who don’t consider abuse prevention a priority, with the funding to back it up, it’s on you. If we as a community don’t wage war on domestic violence, opioid addiction, poverty, lack of education, lack of alcohol treatment and lack of mental health services, guess what: It’s on us and it’s time to SOAR! SOAR stands for –
Strengths in Overcoming Adversity thru Resiliency!

Check out the Community Child Abuse Prevention Plan!

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Forty-one Cumberland County Schools’ students proudly walked across the stage to receive their high school diploma today. The Summer Graduation Ceremony was held in the auditorium of Jack Britt High School and was attended by family and friends of the graduates. 

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The Cumberland County Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, starting at 6:30 p.m. for a regular monthly meeting in the Central Services Board Room, located at 2465 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC. The meeting is open to the public.

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Apply and interview for vacant positions in the Cumberland County Schools’ Child Nutrition Department on Monday, August 20, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the North Regional Library located at 855 McArthur Road in Fayetteville. Available positions include Assistant Managers, Lead Cooks, and Food Service Assistants.

CCS’ Child Nutrition Services Employment Opportunities

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Mr. Christopher Dinnen, a math teacher, at Max Abbott Middle School, serves in the reserves and was called to duty last year. During this time his principal, Carla Crenshaw did everything she could to make a smooth transition for all involved. Because of her support, and work to this end, Mr. Dinnen nominated her for the Patriotic Employer Award. Today, she was visited by Ms. Beverly Williams, a representative from ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves). Ms. Williams presented the award to Mrs. Crenshaw who was very honored to receive this special recognition.

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Balm in Gilead will host a Back to School Community Impact Event on Saturday, August 25, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Baldwin Elementary School located at 4441 Legion Road in Hope Mills, NC. This event is open to all students, no matter which school they attend. Items available will include school uniforms, school supplies, food bundles, men, women, and children’s clothes, household items, toys, furniture, and more! For more information about this Community Event, please call 910.424.2645.

Printable Baldwin Community Impact Event

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The competition was fierce from all the Go Green Schools for bragging rights of who would be named the Walked the Walk Green School of the Year.  All schools who entered were extremely worthy as evidenced by the great work and accomplishments reported by their schools.  The Green Schools of the Year were honored in Pinehurst, at the
Sustainable Sandhills Green Business Luncheon on June 23. 

Kudos to J. W. Coon Elementary School as they Walked the Walk for Go Green Schools. Pictured (L-R) Principal, Regina Blanding and Kalissa Skibicki, Green Team Leader.

Congratulations to Seventy-First High School for Walking the Walk for sustainability.  Pictured (L-R) Dr. Larry Kilgore, Green Team Leader and  Kathy Mask, Associate Principal.

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