 2465 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Contact:
Lindsay Whitley
Associate Superintendent, Communications and Community Engagement
Phone: 910-678-2303
Email: lindsaywhitley@ccs.k12.nc.us
For Immediate Release:
January 11, 2024
Cumberland County Schools Celebrates Exceptional Commitment and Community Support
Fayetteville, N.C. – Cumberland County Schools proudly announces the recipients of the prestigious Extra Mile and Committed Community Support Awards for January, recognizing outstanding dedication and support within the educational community.
Extra Mile Award
The Extra Mile Award is designed to acknowledge employees who demonstrate a sustained high level of performance and inspire others to do their best. Richard Grice, the current manager overseeing the HVAC project at Mary McArthur Elementary School, has been awarded the Extra Mile Award for his unwavering commitment and exceptional efforts to ensure the comfort and safety of the students.
Lisa Gillespie, the school’s principal, shared praises about his work ethic in her nomination submission. "Mary McArthur Elementary is thankful for his hard work, attention to detail and care for the students and staff," said Gillespie. "The goal of CCS Operations is 'to provide a clean, safe, supportive environment for the staff and students and to ensure that facilities are efficiently operated, well maintained and adequately supplied' and Mr. Richard Grice is this goal personified," continued Gillespie.
 Committed Community Support Award
The Committed Community Support Award is given to an individual or a collective group who selflessly supports the school system. This award was presented to Antonio Daniels and Dr. Lynn Blackshear-Ray of Living In Authority Ministries’ Level Up Youth Enrichment Program.
J.W. Coon Elementary School Principal Tianna O’Brien highlighted the program's significant impact on at-risk students at the school. The Level Up program operates across multiple schools, providing tutoring, mentorship, meals and engaging activities. O’Brien expressed her gratitude toward the program, “Our students will forever be changed by this wonderful opportunity. This has impacted our school community in a huge way.”
 Nominate An Award Recipient
The Committed Community Support Award is for mentors, businesses, community partners, parents and volunteers who dedicate their time and resources to assist schools and help students succeed. Nominations can be submitted by the 10th of each month here.
Any permanent full-time or part-time employee is eligible for the Extra Mile Award. Nominations can be submitted by the 10th of each month here. For more information about CCS’ Extra Mile Award, visit the CCS Human Resources website.
A selection committee reviews nominations on a monthly basis and selects one winner for each award. Winners are recognized during the Cumberland County Board of Education’s regular monthly meetings from October through May.
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