📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of March 1, 2026, with information about an EC Kindergarten Transition event, Choice Applications reopening for select schools, a virtual session for parents on bus safety and more is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/yx2kb8fs

Spring into Success with Cumberland Family Academy!

🚌 Community bus stops
💻 Virtual Lunch-and-Learn sessions

Enrollment support, FAFSA help, IEP guidance, CTE pathways and more.
Free for CCS families.
Learn more and register: 🔗 tinyurl.com/484c2c4x

📖🎓 Education is a journey, and our students are reaching incredible milestones. Cumberland County Schools is where dreams take flight! Submit your good news so we can share these success stories! Make sure to include photos and all the details! #SharetheGood

It is with great pride that ASHES sends off it's Battle of the Books team to competition!

The students have put in a great deal of effort and hard work, and we are all so very proud of them and their accomplishments.

Best of luck to them on competition day!

Someone is here to listen and support you 24/7. Call or text 988. Resources are available to you or a loved one now. You matter!🌟 #988Lifeline

🤝 Families, have you met your school’s Family Ambassador? Check out the CCS Family Ambassador Directory to find your contact today: https://www.ccs.k12.nc.us/fadirectory

🙌 Exceptional customer service is our commitment! If a CCS employee left a positive mark by being "FAST," please share your experience and, if possible, include a photo. Your stories inspire us: https://forms.gle/pjrguMxRb2c1dBpr8

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of February 22, 2026, with information about CCS' Language Support Line, the Exceptional Children's Transition Fair, that Pre-K Registration is now accepting applications and more is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/ymsbdzr9

🗓️ The countdown is on! CCS Pre-K applications open for children who are 4 by August 31, 2026, and live in Cumberland County.

🎉 Don’t miss the chance to give your child a great start with CCS! Check it out now at: https://www.ccs.k12.nc.us/prek

📣 We’re searching for community-minded parents and caregivers to serve as Family Ambassadors in remaining CCS schools!
This volunteer role helps families access resources, share feedback and stay involved in their child’s education.
Apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/familyambassadorapp

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of February 15, 2026, with information about the next Family Engagement On Demand session, the Exceptional Children's Transition Fair, tomorrow's Student Holiday/CCS Staff-Required Workday and more is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/bde8ky6a

🌈📘 A strong start begins with Pre-K! CCS Pre-K applications for the 2026–27 school year open. Priority is given to applications received by Tuesday, March 31.

Help set your child up for success at: https://www.ccs.k12.nc.us/prek

📅 CCS families, please note:
Friday, February 13, 2026, will be a Student Holiday/Staff Telework Day, and Monday, February 16, 2026, is a Student Holiday/Staff Workday.

View all Board-approved calendars: www.ccs.k12.nc.us/calendars

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of February 8, 2026, with information about the Strategic Plan Online Survey, Cumberland Academies (Virtual) re-opening Choice Applications, What's Right with CCS and more is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/5b44y3ka

📲 Quick tip! Tap the Peachjar button on your school’s website anytime to catch up on school news, activities and approved community events. One spot, all the info! 🍑

🤝 Strong schools are built on strong community support. Help CCS recognize individuals or groups who selflessly support our schools and students. Submit your Committed Community Support Award nomination by the 10th: http://bit.ly/2uMeWve

📣 The 'Need to Know' Update for the Week of February 2, 2026, with information about Pre-K Registration, sharing your Strategic Plan Feedback, Choice Program Acceptance Notifications and an upcoming Parent Café is available now at: https://tinyurl.com/52wjauu2

🛼 Ashley Elementary Fundraiser — Skate Night! 🛼

*this event has been RESCHEDULED from January 30 due to snow*

Join us for a fun night of skating to support our school! 🎉

📅 Date: February 27
⏰ Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Eutaw Skating Center
💵 Cost: $8 admission, $2 skate rental

🎶 Roll on in and support our school — we hope to see you there!🐬

Parents and students, stay informed about our daily lunch options! See what's on the menu and plan your meals. You can access our lunch menus at: https://tinyurl.com/yxtuvf8z 🍕🥦