Educators, staff, parents and community stakeholders will assist in the development of CCS’ next strategic plan

Fayetteville, NC – The Cumberland County Schools (CCS) is moving full steam ahead with its community-driven strategic planning process. Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr., the superintendent of CCS, has assembled a diverse team of advisers to steer the direction of the planning process, review and consider stakeholder feedback, and guide the development of goals for the strategic plan.
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The Future Educators program is a recruitment initiative aimed at cultivating Cumberland County Schools’ internal student talent. Future Educator candidates are current high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in education and who commit to teaching with Cumberland County Schools for a minimum of three years upon completion of their teacher preparation programs. For more information, visit http://hr.ccs.k12.nc.us/ future-educators-program/
 

Future Educators Program Flyer

Choice Program applications for the 2019-2020 school year will be accepted from January 7 – February 20, 2019.

For more information or to view the Choice catalog, visit http://choice.ccs.k12.nc.us.

Learn more about all of our choice schools at the CCS Choice Fair, coming up on February 2 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at E.E. Smith High School. All elementary, middle and high school choice program options will be represented.

Did you know that families may complete a Free and Reduced-Priced Meal Application at any time during the school year? Also, if there is any change in income, job loss, additional household members added, etc., you may re-apply.

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Fayetteville, NC – In order for students to achieve success in the classroom and reach their full potential, their most basic needs must be met – including access to breakfast. Multiple research studies have conveyed how eating school breakfast can dramatically change a child’s life.
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The Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) process allows current high school students to demonstrate mastery of a course’s content, getting credit and a “CDM” indicator on the student’s transcript by taking an assessment and completing an artifact. CDM also applies to 6-8 students, but only for certain high school courses offered at the school.

Any parents or students who are interested in CDM should complete the CDM application and return it to the AIG Consultant at their school no later than January 28, 2019.

Credit by Demonstrated Mastery – Application Spring 2019

Frequently Asked Questions About CDM

Every level of our school community at John Griffin Middle School (JGMS) exemplifies excellence and is necessary to the attainment of our optimal goal— student achievement. Our custodial staff works without end to make sure that JGMS students have the best environment possible to academically thrive.  We would like to spotlight Mr. Bobby Williams for his efforts.

Mr. Williams goes beyond the scope of a traditional custodian. He stays for hours after his shift to assist fellow custodians with the completion of their tasks, organizes our student lost and found, and drives students to extracurricular events throughout the county whenever asked to do so without complaint. He can often be found giving others encouraging words or brightening their day with his priceless smile. Our school community would not be the same without valuable members like Mr. Williams.

New Century International Middle School recently hosted a Choice Schools and Academies Fair for rising high school freshmen. Over 50 parents and students from New Century International Middle School and John Griffin Middle School attended.
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Ireland Drive Middle School was recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Students Against Hunger Food Drive. A food drive was sponsored by the Ireland Drive Middle School Beta Club in November, resulting in more than 600 lbs. of food collected and donated to 2nd Harvest Food Bank. As 1 st place winners, IDMS Beta Club students were featured on ABC 11 News and will be participating in a field trip to 2nd Harvest Food Bank for a guided tour and sorting activity.