📣 Your safety, your way! Say Something's Anonymous Reporting System offers multiple platforms for sharing concerns without disclosing your identity. Learn about the options at https://tinyurl.com/bab44nar #SafetyFirst

ASHES Weekly News:

Dance permission slips have been placed in classroom boxes. Payments must be made through School Cash Online. The slips will be distributed to students tomorrow.

Additionally, yearbooks are now on sale for $25.00. Payments can be made online or in cash. The deadline to purchase is March 23, 2025.

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of January 18, 2026, with information about registration for Pre-K, the next sessions for the Strategic Plan Focus Groups and Family Engagement On Demand, and more is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/yhzt7cdr

At CCS, we know learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. That’s why we’re offering free tutoring through Brainfuse!

💬 Live academic help 24/7
📚 Reading, math, science & more
💡 Available to students and parents

Support your child’s success now: https://tinyurl.com/2j4f7kt9

🌟 Parents—check in with your children.
Let them know it’s okay not to be okay—and that help is always available.
Call or text 988 to connect with someone who cares. #988Lifeline

At CCS, we believe families are our partners in education. 🤝

Our Family Ambassador Program empowers parent leaders to support schools by sharing resources, boosting engagement, and helping families thrive.

🌐 See which schools need an ambassador and apply today:https://bit.ly/familyambassadorapp

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of January 11, 2026, with information about upcoming Strategic Plan Focus Group sessions, CCS Child Nutrition Services hiring events and the release of the 2026 Parent Café Schedule is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/5n8db67b

📄 Access important documents, such as report cards and forms, anytime through Infinite Campus. It's your one-stop shop for student information. Check it out at: https://bit.ly/CCSInfiniteCampus

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of January 4, 2026, with information about Board Appreciation Month, Choice application period closing this Friday and open Family Ambassador positions is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/5bbyh4pv

We understand that sometimes you need to step away, but now we invite you to come back! 📢 If you've opted out of our ParentLink calls, rejoin the CCS family by calling 1-855-502-7867 and selecting Option 2. We're thrilled to have you back on board! 🚌✨

💡 Planning for success starts now! Use Infinite Campus to help your student track academic goals and progress at: https://bit.ly/CCSInfiniteCampus

🌟 Explore the archives of Family Engagement on Demand to get expert advice and helpful tools for your child’s success. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CCSFEOD

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of December 14, 2025, with information about the Family Ambassador Directory and how to apply for open positions, CCS' mobile app, the district's Winter Break and more is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/3u3s2wh9

🌟 Success isn't just about grades. It's about nurturing healthy relationships and providing a safe environment. Explore how CCS' Student Services is shaping the future of our students at: https://bit.ly/3BNhdZ8

🎯 Whether you're setting goals or managing stress, Alongside is your digital partner in success.
It’s designed just for CCS students in grades 6–12. Give it a try today! 💡 https://www.ccs.k12.nc.us/alongside

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of December 7, 2025, with information about checking out CCS' Choice Programs at the upcoming Family Engagement Bus stop, this week's Choice Programs Facebook LIVE and the next Family Engagement On Demand session is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/ycyjuvft

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of December 7, 2025, with information about checking out CCS' Choice Programs at the upcoming Family Engagement Bus stop, this week's Choice Programs Facebook LIVE and the next Family Engagement On Demand session is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/ycyjuvft

CCS' Family Engagement On Demand presents Effective Communication and Advocacy for Your Child on Thursday, December 11, at 7:15 p.m. Learn strategies to communicate with school staff to strengthen partnerships that support student success.

📅 Register at: https://ccs.portal.si4allonline.com

🤝 Have you encountered a CCS employee who embodied the "FAST" principles - Friendly, Approachable, Acting with urgency, Seeking solutions actively and Treating everyone with respect? We want to hear from you! https://forms.gle/pjrguMxRb2c1dBpr8

Cooper, your friendly mascot, is here to share some important news! 🐾 Did you know we have the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System? You can submit safety concerns anonymously through a mobile app, website, or a 24/7 hotline. Check it out at: https://tinyurl.com/bab44nar #SafetyFirst