March 13-17, 2023
A summary of events, activities and accolades occurring in
Cumberland County Schools (CCS)
Upcoming Calendar Observances
The following observances will be followed by students and staff in Cumberland County Schools:
Traditional, Year-Round & CPHS
Monday, March 13 -- Student Holiday/Workday
CCECHS and CIECHS
Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17 -- Student Holidays/Required Annual Leave
Year-Round
Tuesday, March 14 - Friday, March 31 -- Intersession
Monthly Meeting of the Cumberland County Board of Education
The Cumberland County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting starting at
6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14. The meeting will be open to the public via live-streaming available at https://www.youtube.com/user/CumberlandCoSch, and there will also be capacity-limited seating available to members of the public. During the meeting, citizens may share their public comments in person only. As always, each comment is limited to 3 minutes with a total of 30 minutes set aside for public comments. Individuals who request to share comments during the public comment period may sign up using the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/ZGa8Q33DJMo3D9tH3, which will be accessible starting at noon on Tuesday, March 14 and remain open until 5:30 p.m. No walk-up sign-ups will be allowed – citizens must sign up electronically in advance of the meeting before the aforementioned deadline. Documents, attachments, and presentations to be considered or received by the Board of Education will be available for review by the public on the BoardDocs site, which can be accessed through a link that appears on the Cumberland County Schools homepage under BOARD OF EDUCATION (BOE), at www.ccs.k12.nc.us. The meeting will be held in the Auditorium of the Educational Resource Center (ERC), located at 396 Elementary Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28301.
#TBT – “Creating Calming Rooms at Home”
Families are being encouraged to join CCS on Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m. for Cumberland Family Academy’s Throwback Thursday session titled "Creating Calming Rooms at Home.” They can watch this family engagement session to learn about calming corners and how to create peaceful spaces that promote self-regulation and reflection. The session will air on the district’s Facebook page.
Arts Education Thriving in CCS -- Juried Art Show and Orchestra Concert
Since March 10, student artwork has been on display in the 2023 High School Juried Art Show at The Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County, located at 301 Hay Street. The show, which is free and open to the public, takes place through Saturday, April 1. Categories include: Drawing, Painting, 3D/Sculpture, Digital Media/Photography, and Other/2D - such as Printmaking, Collage and Mixed Media.
The competition is open to any high school student enrolled in a visual arts class during the 2022-2023 school year. Students submitted artwork for consideration in the following categories: Drawing, Painting, 3D/Sculpture, Digital Media/Photography, and Other/2D - such as Printmaking, Collage, Mixed Media. There will be an Awards Program on Tuesday, March 28 to recognize first-, second-, and third-place winners in each category.
The Cumberland County Youth Orchestra (CCYO) will present a concert at
Seventy-First High School on Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. While it is a string ensemble in the fall, CCYO expands to a full orchestra with the addition of band students in the spring. Thursday's concert will feature the student Concerto Competition winner, violinist Jozelle Banks from Gray's Creek High School. Students audition for the countywide orchestra ensemble for musical development beyond the classroom.
Did You Happen To See This?
Below are recent occurrences in Cumberland County Schools to inform you of district-related news you may have missed. For coverage opportunities, email Communications at mediarequest@ccs.k12.nc.us.
Local AIG Teacher Wins Big at 48th Annual State Conference
School District to Honor Two Individuals Who Unselfishly Give of Themselves
JAG Students from South View High School and their adviser recently traveled to NC Central University in Durham to participate in the Career Development Conference State Competition. They walked away from the competition winning a total of five 1st-place honors and one 2nd-place honor. They also won 1st place for Outstanding Chapter of the Year! Because of their performance, the group is heading to Orlando, FL for the National Leadership Conference Competition.
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