Stress less in the month of August
As August became action-packed with PCS moves and preparation for the new school year, here’s how to make sure the last bit of summer fun is savored.
Cape Fear scoring powerhouse, Terry Sanford tennis star take weekly honors
A standout receiver for Cape Fear football and a star of Terry Sanford’s win over Carrboro in girls tennis are the Athletes of the Week for Cumberland County high schools.
Council to consider charter school permit at Monday meeting
The Fayetteville City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 433 Hay St.
Gray’s Creek student arrested after loaded weapon, drugs found in locker
A loaded gun was found in a student’s locker at Gray’s Creek High School on Tuesday, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Ready, set, learn for students @ the library
With a new school year starting last week, parents and students may be wondering what more they can do to ensure academic success. Cumberland County Public Library is here to help you and your child reach academic goals and fulfill needs for the 2023-24 school year.
Evening clinics to offer required school vaccinations
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health is partnering with the public school system to hold evening clinics for back-to-school and COVID-19 immunization clinics for schoolchildren and teenagers in grades kindergarten through 12.
Parents warned of lead found at Beaver Dam Elementary School
Parents of children who attend Beaver Dam Elementary School have been warned about high levels of lead in the water there. Chipped paint at the school prompted the Cumberland County Department of Public Health to test for lead in the water of the school in the southeastern part of the county.
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Mistakes can be overcome, Jack Britt High valedictorian tells classmates
Nearly 1,000 high school students in five Cumberland County high schools, including Jack Britt, received their diplomas Wednesday as graduation week wrapped up. Wednesday was the fourth and …
Pine Forest class seeing double with 3 sets of twins among graduates
More than 1,300 high school seniors received their diplomas during five graduation ceremonies on Monday at the Crown Coliseum. Among them were three sets of twins in the senior class of Pine Forest High School.
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.
Douglas Byrd graduate believes in a brighter tomorrow
Each year, Cumberland County Schools names a graduating senior at each high school as a Standout Senior. The 17 2023 Standout Seniors are bright, hard-working students who have overcome the odds to graduate and dedicate themselves to serving their community.
High school graduations begin Thursday for students in Cumberland County Schools
High school graduation ceremonies begin Thursday for students in Cumberland County Schools, according to a news release. The ceremonies will be at the Crown Coliseum. …
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