Choice Application Period is Open Through Feb. 20, 2019

Fayetteville – Hundreds of families explored the halls of E.E. Smith High School Saturday morning to learn about the Choice Programs in Cumberland County Schools (CCS). The morning kicked off with a parent meeting for Albritton Middle School eighth-graders. Then, principals, students, and academy directors provided information about all Choice Programs in CCS. Families were able to ask questions and apply to their top choices at the Choice Online Stations located on site.  

“From world language immersion programs beginning at the elementary school level to technology and robotics offerings, families were able to explore elementary, middle and high school options available through Cumberland County Schools,” said Melody Chalmers, CCS’ assistant superintendent of District Transformation & Strategic Initiatives. “We’re glad that so many of our families joined us for our Choice Fair. As a system of choice, we have a variety of programs to meet the academic interests of our students.”

The application period for CCS’ Choice Programs is open through February 20, 2019. To learn more about specific programs and how to apply, visit http://choice.ccs.k12. nc.us/.

Cumberland County Schools congratulates the January 2019 Bus Driver of the Month, Guy Smith from E.V. Baldwin Elementary School.

The following drivers were selected as the Driver of the Month from their assigned areas:

Cape Fear/Pine Forest Areas: JoLynn Shirley, Raleigh Road Elementary School

Douglas Byrd/Jack Britt/South View Areas: Guy Smith, E.V. Baldwin Elementary School

EE Smith/Gray’s Creek/Terry Sanford Areas: Debra Stewart, Vanstory Hills Elementary School

Seventy-First/Westover Areas: Shenita Liles, Loyd Auman Elementary School

Congratulations to three local schools for advancing to State Finals in the NCASA’s (North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities) Art Showcase.  Massey Hill Classical High School took 3rd-place honors and Terry Sanford High School grabbed 4th-place honors in the East Regional competition for high schools.  Meanwhile, Seventy-First Classical Middle School received 1st-place honors in the East Regional competition for middle schools. 
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David Suyuan Li, a graduating senior at Terry Sanford High School, has been named one of more than 4,500 candidates in the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.  The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2019.  This program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in areas of academic success, leadership, and service to their school and community.  All scholars are invited to Washington, DC in June for the National Recognition Program, featuring various events and enrichment activities and culminating in the presentation of the Presidential Scholars Medallion during a White House-sponsored ceremony.  Since 1964, this unique federal program has honored more than 7,000 U.S. Presidential Scholars, who have demonstrated scholarship, leadership, artistic excellence and selfless service to others.  For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, please visit U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.  

What is CTE?
Career and technical education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields, including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and management and many more, as described in the national Career Clusters® and ACTE’s What is CTE? page and Sector Sheets. CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom.

What is CTE Month? 
Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.

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https://www.acteonline.org/ why-cte/cte-awareness/cte- month/
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Individuals wishing to address the Board may sign up online starting in February

Fayetteville – The Cumberland County Schools (CCS) is moving to an electronic sign-up form for individuals wishing to publicly speak to the Cumberland County Board of Education during the regularly scheduled meeting on the second Tuesday of each month.  This new process, which will be in place starting with the February 12 meeting, will make it easier and more convenient for parents and community stakeholders to sign up and share their feedback with the Board.
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Fayetteville, N.C. – Today, school board members, educators, students and community partners joined together to celebrate the tremendous work that mentors do every day to help students succeed in the classroom and beyond. The Cumberland County Schools (CCS) held its annual Mentor Appreciation Breakfast at the Educational Resource Center to recognize mentors who volunteer their time to support students throughout the school system.
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Did you know that there are over 800 homeless children in the Cumberland County School System and that they struggle to find food to eat during Spring Break? The School Nutrition Association of Cumberland County Schools is over 500 members strong and is comprised of Child Nutrition Professionals. We have dedicated ourselves to ensuring that the students of Cumberland County Schools have their nutritional needs met, but for their Spring Break, we need your help.
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Fayetteville, NC – Shannon Hancock and Vernon Spruill of Cape Fear High School, as well as Richard Patterson of Ed V. Baldwin Elementary School, have been nominated for the 2018-2019 national LifeChanger of the Year award.

Hancock, Spruill, and Patterson were nominated by their colleague Rhonda Hill, principal of Ed V. Baldwin Elementary School.
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Congratulations to Sherry Bryson, Cumberland County Schools Academically/Intellectually Gifted Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019. Mrs. Bryson makes it her mission to provide gifted students and high achievers the best possible experiences that challenge them to think outside their comfort zone so that they will have opportunities to grow.
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