May 22 - 26, 2023
A summary of events, activities and accolades occurring in
Cumberland County Schools (CCS)
Read Graduation Seniors' Stories Below and Reach Out to Communications for Interview Opportunities ...
Meet Cumberland County Schools' Class of 2023
Each year, CCS names a graduating senior at each high school as a Standout Senior. Our 17 2023 Standout Seniors are some of the brightest and most hard-working students who have overcome incredible odds to graduate and dedicate themselves to serving their community. Learn more about their plans to attend some of the top colleges and universities, serve in the military or begin their careers! From now through Wednesday, May 24, each day we will introduce you to 2-3 different Standout Seniors. Please visit www.ccs.k12.nc.us/graduation to find out more about ...
- CCS' 2023 Standout Seniors;
- The accomplishments of our other Graduating Seniors; and
- 'All things' Graduations 2023, e.g., graduation schedules, FAQs, etc.!
You Interested in Sharing these Outstanding Seniors' Stories?
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E.E.Smith High School JROTC Cadets and Siblings Pilena and Dominik Khunsap are both planning to serve our country after graduation. Pilena is enlisting in the U.S. Army, while Dominik plans to become an airman in the U.S. Air Force.
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Pine Forest High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) department recently hosted its first credential awards ceremony to recognize 335 students who received their credentials during the fall semester of this academic year. Some of them were certified with more than one credential, for a total of 547 certifications. Click here to access photos from the Ceremony.
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Westover High School senior Joshua Jones received $3,130,115 in scholarship offers from 10 different universities! JoshuaJones .jpg
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Pine Forest High School (PFHS) has THREE (3) sets of twins in its senior class this year! They are all unique individually, but collectively they have excelled in a variety of ways and exemplified our multifaceted Class of 2023.
Kameron and Kennedy Pearson
Kameron and Kennedy are both talented scholar-athletes in the school's Academy of Information Technology, as well as National Technical Honors Society. Kam was recognized as the 910 Preps Athlete of the Week during varsity basketball season. Kennedy is also in the top 15% of the graduating class. The Pearsons plan to attend college together at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Johnnya and John Purcell, Jr.
John has been involved in our agriculture program, while Johnnya has been a shining star in the school's Academy of Emergency Medical Sciences. She has been working on her Nurse Aide certifications.
LaNaya and LaNiya Sinclair
LaNiya and LaNaya have been involved in PFHS' culinary arts and dance programs, respectively.
If you're interested in interviewing any of these seniors, please email CCS' Communications Manager Renarta Moyd <renartac@ccs.k12.nc.us> by Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Summer Reading Book Rally Drive-Thru Event
Cumberland County Schools is encouraging parents to bring their child and attend the 2nd annual Summer Reading Book Rally Drive-Thru Event for rising 2nd- and 3rd-grade students on Monday, May 22 from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Crown Coliseum Parking Lot. This effort, which kicks off a summer literacy focus, will give away free reading swag bags and refreshments to the first 200 students. In addition, Book Rally attendees will be able to sign up for a Cumberland County Library Card and receive free summer reading books to enhance the child's at-home library.
School Calendar as Summer Break Approaches
Cumberland Polytechnic High School, Cross Creek Early College High School, Cumberland International Early College High School
May 22-25 Required Workdays
May 26 Workday
Traditional Schools
May 26 Student Early Release/Student Last Day
May 29 Staff Holiday
May 30-31 Required Workdays
June 1-2 Required Workdays
June 5-9 Workdays
Year-Round Schools
May 29 Student/Staff Holiday
June 6 Student Early Release/Student Last Day
June 7-9, 12-13 Required Workdays
June 14 Workday
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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.
CCS Receives Recognition for Extraordinary Support of Military Students and Families
Four State Leaders Visit CCS During 'Bring a Legislator to School Day'
Pictured above are Cumberland County Schools' Future Ready Leadership Graduates through the NC Principal and Assistant Principals Association (NCPAPA) for the 2022-2023 school year. Pictured from left to right are Janet Blue, LaTonya Adams, Sharley Ditmore, Darius Gillespie, Amanda Hefner, Ebony Forte Johnson.
During the recent Fayetteville Woodpeckers’ Teacher Appreciation Night, several educators from Mary McArthur Elementary School attended the game and had 'a ball!'
Armstrong Elementary School recently held its second annual Girls on the Run (GOTR) event and the program's coordinators were proud to report that all 29 third-through fifth-grade girls finished this year's 5k run!
Fun was had by all at this year's Mardi Gras-themed CCS Custodial Appreciation and Awards Banquet! It was a heartfelt evening dedicated to recognizing and honoring the extraordinary work that our amazing custodians do across the district every single day. This year's Neil Brown Service Award winner was Darlene Jordan, who is pictured above with Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr. Jordan is the head custodian at Howard Hall Elementary School.
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