Four school stories bring CCS’ North Star journey to life
At Cumberland County Schools’ Sept. 4 briefing, four principals shared the work behind the gains: focused instruction, collective effort and students discovering what they could achieve.
Prepare for a year of CCS Excellence with Open House schedules, school supply lists, transportation information, immunization requirements and more in CCS' Back-to-School Guide.
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, children of active duty service members who reside on Fort Bragg are eligible to attend Cumberland County Schools and may seek to enroll in any comprehensive high school within the district by completing the Fort Bragg High School Election Form.
Strategic Plan 2026–2031: The Path to CCS Excellence
The Cumberland County Board of Education has approved Strategic Plan 2026-2031: The Path to CCS Excellence, a community-driven roadmap focused on Successful Students, Premier Professionals, Exceptional Environments and Committed Community.
For the fifth consecutive year, CCS was recognized with the State Superintendent's Purple Star Award by the NC Department of Public Instruction for implementing military-friendly practices and demonstrating a strong dedication to the unique needs of students from military families.
CCS' Communications and Community Engagement Department has been honored with six prestigious Gold Blue Ribbon Awards and one Silver Blue Ribbon Award from the North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) for outstanding and effective communications.
CCS is highlighting progress in student growth, graduation rates and several tested subjects following the release of the 2024-2025 accountability results by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. 78 percent of the schools in CCS met or exceeded growth.
Cumberland County Schools renewed its accreditation status, receiving Cognia® Systems Accreditation. Cognia, formerly AdvancED, is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts and education service providers.
For the fourth consecutive year, the STARward STEM EXPO showcased 16 student teams from seven elementary, middle and high schools. Over the past three years, more than 170 teams and 1,000 students have competed, inspiring the next generation of space explorers and innovators.