Retiring school superintendent honored at ceremony
More than 450 attended the celebration in honor of outgoing Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Marvin Connelly Jr. at John D. Fuller Sr. Recreational Complex.
School board approves consulting firm for superintendent search
The Cumberland County Board of Education chose an executive recruiting firm to handle the search for a new superintendent at their Tuesday meeting.
CCS board wants more choices to handle superintendent search
“We needed to have additional options and show the public that we’re transparent,” says Chair Deanna Jones.
Column: School superintendent has the board’s support, but not all members
“We know there is more work ahead, especially in closing academic achievement gaps,” Superintendent Marvin Connelly Jr. said.
Cumberland Board of Education celebrate county schools improvement, but say there’s more to go
Board members spent almost 30 minutes on Tuesday discussing their rationale for or against extending contracts of the county superintendent and his cabinet. Those against say leadership isn’t doing enough to address student learning disparities.
Column: Cumberland County superintendent on medical respite from schools’ duties
Cumberland County Schools Superintendent Marvin Connelly Jr. said on Sept. 13 he temporarily will be taking a medical respite to address personal health matters.
Cumberland County school board approves $602 million budget. Here’s why bigger teacher bonuses didn’t make the cut
The Cumberland County Board of Education unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Marvin Connelly Jr.’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-25 — but not without facing some tough truths about teacher pay.
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Mixed emotions at town hall on future of Fayetteville’s E.E. Smith High School
If there was one thing the crowd of 230 people in E.E. Smith’s auditorium could agree on Tuesday night, it was that Fayetteville’s beloved historically Black high school needs new facilities.
Standing tall and soaring high: CCS superintendent celebrates the remarkable class of 2023
Dear Class of 2023: We are excited to celebrate with each of you — all 3,500 of you — as you walk across the stage and blaze a new path in pursuit of your postsecondary goals. Graduating from high school is an extraordinary accomplishment that marks a significant milestone in your life.
Cumberland County Schools welcomes year-round students
“Good morning, Hornet family!” With that opening delivered over the intercom, Principal David Greene kicked off the new school year Monday morning for the 525 students who attend Anne Chesnutt Middle School on Skibo Road.
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Cumberland superintendent recognized for leadership Marvin Connelly Jr., the superintendent of Cumberland County Schools, was recently recognized for his leadership by the North Carolina …
Four Cumberland County schools getting new principals
Beginning July 1, four schools in the Cumberland County Schools district will have new principals, the school system announced. The Cumberland County Board of Education on Tuesday approved John “Royvell” Godbolt as the new principal of Terry Sanford High School. Godbolt previously served as the assistant principal and athletic director at Terry Sanford.