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Weapons Detection Systems
Cumberland County Schools is introducing state-of-the-art OPENGATE weapons detection systems in schools for the 2024-2025 academic year as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance school safety and create a secure environment for students, staff and visitors.
The Family Ambassador program creates volunteer positions at schools to work closely with the school leadership to plan and promote family engagement activities and outreach opportunities.
The Alongside app is a game-changing digital support tool designed for middle and high school students' well-being. We believe that every student deserves access to resources that promote their growth and success.
CCS is proud to introduce its brand new CCS Mobile App. The app offers a convenient way to stay connected with real-time updates about what's happening across the district.
CCS has once again been honored with the prestigious N.C. Purple Star Award Designation, marking the fourth consecutive year the district has received this recognition. One hundred percent of the schools in the district earned the award, reaffirming CCS' unwavering support for military-connected students and their families.
CCS' Communications and Community Engagement Department has been honored with six prestigious Gold Blue Ribbon Awards from the North Carolina School Public Relations Association for outstanding and effective communications.
While 84.2% of schools in the district met or exceeded growth, 93.8% of the 16 low-performing schools, as identified by NCDPI, increased their Academic Performance Composite scores. District composite proficiency scores continue to increase from 36.8% in 2021 to 47.3% in 2022 and again to 49.3% in 2023!
The latest release of the 2022-2023 CTE Credential Attainment Report showcases an impressive achievement, solidifying CCS' position as the second-highest earner of credentials in the state, totaling 16,012. This accomplishment underscores the tangible benefits of CTE in preparing students for success in the workforce and higher education.
For the third consecutive year, the STARward STEM Expo was the culminating event of the STARward STEM Design Challenge that showcased student presentations of project-based learning work, demonstrations by STEM industry experts. Over 160 teams have competed over three years, representing more than 1,000 students.