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The third stop on Dr. Connelly’s CLC3 Listening Tour scheduled for Monday, September 24 at Mac Williams Middle School has been cancelled. This event will be rescheduled. Please make plans to attend the NEXT Listening Tour stop on Monday, October 1 in the auditorium of Douglas Byrd High School! We will get started at 6:30 p.m. See you there! ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Fayetteville, NC – In light of the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and the evacuation of numerous students, employees, and their families, the Cumberland County Schools (CCS) will be closed for students on Thursday, September 20 and Friday, September 21. On both days, an Optional Workday for All Personnel will be observed. Make-up days will be announced at a later time. The CCS continues to partner with County officials to assess road conditions, including the structural integrity of bridges and other routes that school buses travel to transport students. “During this week, many of our employees have been working around the clock to survey any damage caused by the storm to ensure our buildings are safe for students and staff to return to school,” said CCS’ Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr. “We are thankful to them as well as our City, County, and State officials, who have kept us abreast of conditions and have worked with us in setting up and maintaining shelters across Cumberland County for displaced families. I truly believe that trying times like these show the true strength and togetherness of our community.” Prime Time will be closed on Thursday, September 20 and Friday, September 21. All after-school activities and events are canceled through Sunday, September 23. ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Due to inclement weather and continued hazardous road conditions, the Cumberland County Schools (CCS) will be closed from Monday, September 17 through Wednesday, September 19, for students and staff. Additionally, all after-school activities and athletic events are canceled through Wednesday, September 19. Make-up days will be designated at a later time. Cumberland County remains in a state of emergency, and the top priority is the safety of students, staff and community members. CCS’ staff will continue to work closely with Cumberland County Emergency Management to monitor weather forecasts and road conditions. To receive updates regarding delays and school closings, visit CCS’ Website, www.ccs.k12.nc.us, and social media pages, facebook.com/CumberlandCoSch and twitter.com/CumberlandCoSch. ......................................................................................................................................... |
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County will open seven emergency shelters at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 12, for residents affected by possible flooding and other issues related to Hurricane Florence. |
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The Cumberland County Schools (CCS) is working closely with Cumberland County Emergency Management to monitor the path of Hurricane Florence. Based on weather projections and the State of Emergency issued by the Cumberland County Commissioners, there will be a three-hour early release for students on Wednesday, September 12. CCS’ Prime Time before- and after-school care program will close two hours after schools dismiss. |
The sheriff’s department has issued a curfew beginning at sundown on Wednesday. In support of the sheriff’s department curfew, football games rescheduled from Friday to this Wednesday are now postponed to a date yet to be determined. Once the hurricane passes we will create a plan to make up games missed the best we can. Our number one priority is the safety of our students and those who attend and support our athletes. ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Fayetteville, NC – An average of 8 out of 10 Cumberland County schools met or exceeded growth expectations for the 2017-2018 school year. According to data released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Wednesday morning, the Cumberland County School (CCS) system had 80.5% of its schools meet or exceed growth expectations. The state of North Carolina had 72.7% of its schools meet or exceed growth expectations. |
Fayetteville, NC – The Cumberland County School (CCS) system announces the selection of six elementary schools chosen to be a part of The Innovation Project’s (TIP) Early Learning Network. In July, TIP launched its Early Learning Network to transform the early learning experience by reimagining school and district approaches to problems of practice. This collaboration of elementary schools will design and implement innovative strategies to dramatically improve student outcomes. ......................................................................................................................................... |
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This year a group of Community Elected Leaders and Partners came out to kick off the 2018-2019 school year with the administration (Dr. Zakiyyah Backman & Arvita Callejas) and staff of Westarea Elementary as they “Welcomed Back” the students and parents with some Hi-Fives! 
