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‘A big thank you’ is extended to CCS’ Work Perks partner Cape Fear Flooring and Restoration for coordinating a fantastic “Stuff the Truck” School Supply Drive for children in need in the Cumberland County Schools (CCS). Casey Schaffer, the company’s marketing director, and several of her co-workers organized the Drive and worked to garner the support of numerous businesses and individuals across the County to contribute to the worthwhile effort. 
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The Sandhills Regional Education Consortium (SREC) is a collaboration of 13 K-12 public school districts in southeastern North Carolina. The consortium is a strong partnership working together to ensure the continuous professional development of its members for the ultimate goal of providing the very best teachers and leaders for students in the region. |
Congratulations to the following principals who recently completed the 2017-18 Sandhills Regional Consortium for Principals in June/Cohort XII.|
After being sworn in, Dr. Connelly thanked the Board for the opportunity to lead the Cumberland County Schools. In his brief comments, he said that his focus will be on “getting students 4-C ready (via critical thinking, creativity, communications, and collaboration)” in order to raise the academic, behavioral, and social/emotional outcomes of students. |
Before a standing-room-only crowd, Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr., the newly hired Cumberland County Schools’ Superintendent, recently took the oath of office with his wife, Joyce Connelly, by his side. The oath was administered by Cumberland County District Court Judge Edward Pone.
 Congratulations to Cumberland County School Assistant Principal Yasmeen Robbins at Terry Sanford High School and Principal Intern Aritia Smalls at E. Cashwell Elementary for successfully completing the Sandhills Regional Education Consortium Leadership Principal Development program. Congrats are also extended to Reid Ross Classical School teacher Rebecca Dean for recently being named the C. Fletcher Womble, Jr. Honored Educator Scholar for 2018-2019 by the Development Foundation of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT).
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As the summer continues, parents and students will start getting ready to come back to school. The CCS has put together an online Back-to-School Guide, a one-stop-shop for all of your Back-to-School questions. Please visit the online guide to find open house schedules, school supply lists, bell schedules, lunch information and much more. Check out the
 About 300 educators throughout the Cumberland County Schools are attending Tech Camp 2018 this week for ‘a trip’ to “The Ultimate Destination!” The technology-driven camp is taking place at Gray’s Creek High School. |
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FAYETTEVILLE –The Register of Deeds office is holding its annual school supply drive for homeless Cumberland County school children through |
The ACT WRC initiative helps counties enhance their economic development efforts by ensuring members of the community, from students just entering the workforce to long-time employees, understand the skills employers require and how they can prepare themselves for success. The initiative is powered by the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), which is a portable credential that measures an individual’s foundational workplace skills, such as math and reading. Employers are assured that a candidate who holds an NCRC is prepared to quickly learn job-specific skills. |
 Congratulations to CCS’ Associate Superintendent of Evaluation and Testing Ron Phipps! He was recently announced as this year’s recipient of the Dr. Joseph Locklear/Ricky Lopes Central Services’ Staff Member of the Year Award. This honor recognizes a Central Services’ staff member who exemplifies excellent customer service at all times. |
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The Cumberland County Schools’ Child Nutrition Office recently held their Summer Feeding Program Kick-Off at Cliffdale Elementary School. Community participants for the celebration included No Kid Hungry, the Military Child Education Coalition, Cumberland County Library, Fayetteville/Cumberland Parks & Recreation Center, Second Harvest Food Bank, Fayetteville Police Department, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, CCS Transportation Dept (Buster the Bus), and Fayetteville Swamp Dogs mascot. 
