If you or someone you know have recently dropped out of school, check out the Cumberland County Schools’ Get-Back-In-School Launch Party. Those who have recently dropped out are invited to meet with school counselors and social workers who’ll share information about re-enrollment, academic and support services, as well as community resources. The Launch Party takes place Thursday, July 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Alger B. Wilkins High School … next to the Sonic Drive-In on Skibo Road. Come, join the fun, and ‘drop back into school’ at the same time! For more info about the Get-Back-In-School Launch Party, call 910.678.2433.

Here is yet another opportunity for the public to enjoy those special moments during Cumberland County Schools’ recent 2019 High School Graduation ceremonies.

Set your DVR or watch the 16 ceremonies, which will air twice on FCE-TV between Wednesday, June 19 and Saturday, June 29.

Tune into the special broadcasts on FCE-TV (Spectrum Channel 5 and 1301),according to the following schedule:

A.B Wilkins High                        June 21 at 7:00 p.m. and June 25 at 8:00 p.m.
Cape Fear High                         June 24 at 8:00 p.m. and June 27 at 10:00 p.m.
Cross Creek Early College        June 21 at 8:00 p.m. and June 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Cumberland International          June 23 at 5:16 p.m and June 29 at 10:30 p.m.
Cumberland Polytechnic           June 25 at 9:00 p.m. and June 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Douglas Byrd High                    June 23 at 8:00 p.m. and June 27 at 7:00 p.m.
E.E. Smith High                         June 20 at 7:49 p.m. and June 23 at 10:10 p.m.
Gray’s Creek High                     June 23 at 6:03 p.m. and June 24 at 9:05 p.m.
Jack Britt High                           June 24 at 10:00 p.m. and June 28 at 8:00 p.m.
Massey Hill Classical                 June 23 at 10:20 p.m. and June 27 at 8:10 p.m.
Pine Forest High                        June 22 at 10:00 p.m. and June 29 at 9:00 p.m.
Reid Ross High                         June 20 7:00 p.m. and June 28 at 10:30 p.m.
Seventy-First High                     June 23 at 4:00 p.m. and June 26 at 9:10 p.m.
South View High                        June 19 at 10:00 p.m. and June 26 at 8:00 p.m.
Terry Sanford High                    June 28 at 9:15 p.m. and June 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Westover High                          June 22 at 9:00 p.m. and June 26 at 7:00 p.m.

The Cumberland County Board of Education will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Peggy Hall. The vacant seat is one from District 6 with precincts as follows:

• Alderman
• Cumberland # 1A-G8
• Hope Mills #1A-G8, #2A-G9,
• #2B-G9, #3-G9, #4-G10
• Pearces Mill #3-G3
• Sherwood
• Stoney Point #1-G10, #2-G10

The Cumberland County Board of Education is asking all persons interested in filling this vacancy and who reside in the above described District 6 to submit a one-page resume together with a letter of interest. These documents must be received in the office of the Board Attorney no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019, and must be mailed by first-class mail or hand-delivered, addressed as follows:

Nick Sojka
Board Attorney
2465 Gillespie Street (28306)
P.O. Box 2357
Fayetteville, N.C. 28302

Questions regarding residency in District 6 or precinct locations should be directed to the Cumberland County Board of Elections, 910.678.7733.

Fayetteville, NC – During Wednesday’s leadership meeting, in front of a room full of principals and district leaders, Dr. Mindy Vickers, a director of CCS’ School Support Services, was announced as the recipient of the 2018-2019 Dr. Joseph Locklear/Ricky Lopes Central Services Employee of the Year Award.

“There is no greater honor than to receive the Dr. Joseph Locklear/Ricky Lopes Central Services Employee of the Year Award,” said Vickers. “There is no better job than supporting principals in the Cumberland County Schools and serving our students.”

As a school support director, Vickers visits schools daily to dialogue with principals and other staff members to support school needs. She also coaches principals on how to implement best practices in order to increase student success. Prior to assuming her current role in 2011, Vickers served as the principal of Terry Sanford High School.

A principal who nominated Dr. Vickers for the award stated, “I am nominating Dr. Vickers for this award because of her dedication to our students, faculty, staff and administration. She is a supportive leader who exemplifies excellence and expects excellence from her principals. She is fair and consistent, and she diligently works to ensure each school leader has what we need to be successful in our schools.”

This award was established in 2016 to honor the legacy of Dr. Joseph Locklear and Ricky Lopes. Both of these school administrators gave unselfishly to the Cumberland County Schools for many years. The school system created this award to honor their legacy and recognize deserving employees for their outstanding work. Each year, the district’s Principal of the Year chairs a committee that selects the award winner. Principals are asked to nominate Central Services’ employees who they feel are deserving of this recognition. CCS’ 2019 Principal of the Year, Michael Tucker, served as the chair of the selection committee.

Additional staff members nominated for this year’s award include Dr. Mary Black, Dr. Jane Fields, Jody Hawley, Alana Hix, Larry Johnson, Olivia Martinez, Saundra McNeill and Dr. Theresa Perry.

Cumberland County Board of Education
Fayetteville, North Carolina
May 14, 2019

The Cumberland County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., in the Central Services Board Room, with the following board members present:
Donna Vann, Alicia Chisolm, Porcha McMillan, Susan Williams, Carrie Sutton, Judy Musgrave and Charles McKellar. Peggy Hall and Greg West were not in attendance this evening. Others present were Superintendent Marvin Connelly, Associate Superintendents, Mary Black (Acting Superintendent), Ron Phipps, Clyde Locklear, Ruben Reyes, Betty Musselwhite, Lindsay Whitley, Joe Desormeaux and Stacey Wilson-Norman; Board Attorney Nick Sojka; representatives of the principals association, Ft. Bragg Liaison, district PTA representative, representatives of the NCAEOP, NAACP and representatives of the teacher assistants association.

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Leaders from across the Cumberland County Schools (CCS) joined together this week at South View High School for the district’s annual leadership retreat. The theme, “Charting the Course,” was evident throughout the retreat, as leaders received professional development, discussed important topics and began preparations for the 2019-2020 school year.

Participants were able to learn about CCS’ new Learning Model, which focuses on helping schools provide dynamic learning environments, compelling instruction and meaningful learning experiences to all students.
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Next Step

A report on Board action
Cumberland County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
June 11, 2019

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Fayetteville, NC – The Cumberland County Schools is proud to announce that 126 of its student-athletes from the Class of 2019 have committed to playing sports on scholarship while in college.

For many of these students, their hard work in the classroom and hard work on the field, court, ring or course has ‘financially paid off’ for them and their families.
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