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District Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, all Cumberland County schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15.
Recruiting Candidates for the Family Ambassador Program
 In an effort to create opportunities for families to become engaged partners in their children's education, CCS is recruiting candidates at select schools for the Family Ambassadors Program. Those interested in helping families become more engaged in their child's educational success, promoting a positive and welcoming learning environment at school and meeting monthly with other families to learn more about what is happening in CCS, the Family Ambassador volunteer position may be an opportunity to help with student success. Volunteers can receive up to $150 monthly for completing certain family engagement tasks. To view the schools that have an available position and to complete an interest form, click here. You can find more information online by visiting
CCS' Cumberland Family Academy website.
REMINDER:
Choice Application Period
Explore the best in education with CCS' Choice Programs! Apply now through Thursday, February 1, and find the perfect match for your child's talents and interests. Visit www.choice.ccs.k12.nc.us to learn more.
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The Gallberry Farm Elementary School Gator Steppers performed during the intermission of the December 8 Marksman Hockey Game in the Crown Coliseum. The team of 30 third- through fifth-grade students dazzled the crowd. Jonica Dixion, the step team adviser and a third-grade teacher at the school, said the Gator Steppers have practiced weekly since September and "it showed during their flawless performance."
This holiday season, J.W. Seabrook Elementary School collected non-perishable items to share with one of the churches in their community. The school was able to assist 20 families at Falling Run MIssionary Baptist Church 'with their Christmas.' According to the organizer of the effort, Principal Antoine McGill and School Social Worker Megan Hatem loved seeing the joy on the faces of the families as they visited J.W. Seabrook Elementary to pick up their items.
Congratulations to David Gilchrist, who teaches sixth-grade Social Studies at John Griffin Middle School! He was recently recognized as the 2023-2024 VFW Post Middle School Teacher of the Year. Gilchrist has also been recognized at the VFW District 8 level where his nomination will compete against middle school teachers from 16 other districts across North Carolina.
It's a teddy bear donation! Recently, Cumberland County Board of Education member Judy Musgrave donated hundreds of teddy bears to CCS. Each cuddly bear will be placed in the arms of students in need of comfort or emotional support and will be donated to several local agencies. Pictured above are (l-r) CCS' Social Work Services Coordinator Pamela Story, School Board Member Musgrave [seated] and CCS' Associate Superintendent of Student Support Services Dr. Melody Chalmers-McClain.
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