The Family Engagement Cruiser is stopping to help fami lies prepare for Kindergarten. Learn about registration requirements\, sch ool readiness skills and what to expect in your child’s first year. CCS staff will provide guidance\, answer questions and connect families with h elpful resources for a strong start. Families can sign up on site. Door pr izes\, books for students and other giveaways will be available while supp lies last.
LOCATION:Cumberland County North Regional Public Library 855 McArthur Rd. Fayetteville SUMMARY:Family Engagement Cruiser Stop: Kindergarten Kickoff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T145031Z UID:4038e017-cd80-4b3e-87c0-c1b0ec87b29d DTSTART:20260416T180000 DTEND:20260416T190000 DESCRIPTION:CCS' Family Engagement On Demand is presenting How to Engage with Your Child’s School on Thursday\, April 16\, at 6 p.m. Join us for practical tips to stay connected and involved in your child’s education \, even with a busy schedule.
📅 Register at: https://ccs.portal.si4allonline.com
LOCATION: SUMMARY:FEOD Session: How to Engage with Your Child’s School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T145031Z UID:844cc9c7-d8f0-4799-a031-b18c23c3c748 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:Purple Up- Military Day (Wear Purple) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T145031Z UID:a62c7051-a9e2-4861-82d5-c8e5ed8fe57f DTSTART:20260417T090000 DTEND:20260417T110000 DESCRIPTION:Parents and caregivers of children of all ages are invited t
o participate in Parent Café\, a welcoming and supportiv
e space designed for open conversation\, connection\, and shared learning.
Parent Café sessions are structured as small-group conver
sations that encourage peer-to-peer learning and personal reflect
ion. Participants have the opportunity to talk\, listen\, and engage with
others on topics that matter most to families.
All sessions are
The 2026 Parent Café schedul
e includes five sessions\, listed below. Each session off
ers a safe\, respectful environment where every voice is valued.
Friday\, April 17\, 2026\, from 9-11 a.m. at 1307 Hillsboro Street
Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, from 9-11 a.m. at 1307 Hillsboro Stre et
The Family Engagement Cruiser is stopping to help fami lies prepare for Kindergarten. Learn about registration requirements\, sch ool readiness skills and what to expect in your child’s first year. CCS staff will provide guidance\, answer questions and connect families with h elpful resources for a strong start. Families can sign up on site. Door pr izes\, books for students and other giveaways will be available while supp lies last.
LOCATION:J.S. Spivey Recreation Center 500 Fisher St. Fayetteville SUMMARY:Family Engagement Cruiser Stop: Kindergarten Kickoff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T145031Z UID:a806f3d0-7080-4405-a361-c6a7524a3701 DTSTART:20260427T154500 DTEND:20260427T164500 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Cumberland Road Elementary\, 2700 Cumberland Rd\, Fayetteville\, N C 28306\, USA SUMMARY:SIT Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T145031Z UID:5a7e3b40-a13f-4a46-8341-3033d0e46b72 DTSTART:20260427T180000 DTEND:20260427T200000 DESCRIPTION:PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Cumberland County Board of Educa
tion ("Board") will hold a public hearing pursuant to N.C.G.S. 115C-72 reg
arding the proposed closure of Manchester Elementary School as an operatio
nal public school.
The public hearing will be held beginning at 6:
00 p.m.\, Monday\, April 27\, 2026\, at the school\, located at 611 Spring
Ave.\, Spring Lake\, NC. 28390.
The public hearing will be conduc
ted in-person and individuals who wish to speak must do so in person. The
public hearing will have seating available for members of the public\, and
the public may also view the public hearing via live-streaming at: https://www.youtube.com/user/Cu
mberlandCoSch. The Board reserves the right to place reasonable restri
ctions upon speakers' time and conduct. The public is invited to attend or
view the public hearing via live-streaming.
The Family Engagement Cruiser is stopping to help fami lies prepare for Kindergarten. Learn about registration requirements\, sch ool readiness skills and what to expect in your child’s first year. CCS staff will provide guidance\, answer questions and connect families with h elpful resources for a strong start. Families can sign up on site. Door pr izes\, books for students and other giveaways will be available while supp lies last.
LOCATION:Cumberland County Headquarters Library 300 Maiden Ln. Fayettevil le SUMMARY:Family Engagement Cruiser Stop: Kindergarten Kickoff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T145031Z UID:65c1f02d-349d-492d-864d-98af519aeaaf DTSTART:20260429T120000 DTEND:20260429T130000 DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, April 29\, from noon to 1 p.m. for a Cumberland Family Academy Lunch and Learn designed to empower families. Learn practical strategies for building strong study habits\, creating he lpful routines and staying connected with teachers and school staff
Register here:https:// bit.ly/CCSLearningPartnerships
LOCATION: SUMMARY:CFA Lunch and Learn: Learning Starts at Home: Simple Ways to Suppor t Your Child's Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T145031Z UID:6eea0f80-ebdb-40a4-9e87-e5c5ec55fd97 DTSTART:20260429T180000 DTEND:20260429T200000 DESCRIPTION:PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Cumberland County Board of Educa
tion ("Board") will hold a public hearing pursuant to N.C.G.S. 115C-72 reg
arding the proposed closure of J.W. Coon Elementary School as an operation
al public school.
The public hearing will be held beginning at 6:0
0 p.m.\, Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026\, at the school\, located at 905 Hope
Mills Rd.\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28304.
The public hearing will be
conducted in person\, and individuals who wish to speak must do so in per
son. The public hearing will have seating available for members of the pub
lic\, and the public may also view the public hearing via live-streaming a
t: https://www.youtube.co
m/user/CumberlandCoSch. The Board reserves the right to place reasonab
le restrictions upon speakers' time and conduct. The public is invited to
attend or view the public hearing via live-streaming.
Who: Military-Connected Children an d Families (Pre-K-12)
What: A family eng agement event to recognize the sacrifices of military-connected children.< /p>
Where: Segra Stadium\, 460 Hay Street\, F ayetteville\, NC 28301
When: April 30\, 2 026\, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.\, Seated by 6:00 pm\, brief opening ceremony at 6:15 p.m.
How: D istrict-sponsored event and sponsors\; Registration and a valid Military I D are required for the parent/caregiver.
Parents/Caregive
rs must remain with their student. This is NOT a drop-off event. Registrat
ion is required. This event was planned in observance of the Month of the
Military Child.
For more information\, contact Isaac Rancour\, CCS
' Military Family and Youth Liaison at 910-635-0090 or by email at isaacra
ncour@ccs.k12.nc.us.
Parents and caregivers of children of all ages are invited t
o participate in Parent Café\, a welcoming and supportiv
e space designed for open conversation\, connection\, and shared learning.
Parent Café sessions are structured as small-group conver
sations that encourage peer-to-peer learning and personal reflect
ion. Participants have the opportunity to talk\, listen\, and engage with
others on topics that matter most to families.
All sessions are
The 2026 Parent Café schedul
e includes five sessions\, listed below. Each session off
ers a safe\, respectful environment where every voice is valued.
Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, from 9-11 a.m. at 1307 Hillsboro Street
Cumberland County Schools invites families to the 4th Annual
Children’s Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\,
from 8 to 11 a.m.\, at Fayetteville's downtown Festival Park.
Open
to Pre-K–12 students and their families\, this free\, family-friendly e
vent promotes the importance of mental health\, healthy lifestyles and com
munity connection. Attendees can enjoy a variety of engaging activities\,
including games\, a video game truck\, food trucks and giveaways.
O
rganized by the CCS Student Services Department\, the fair aligns with Chi
ldren’s Mental Health Awareness Week and continues to provide a welcomin
g space for families to access resources\, build connections and support s
tudent well-being.
Flyer with Details
and Event Schedule
Join us on Wednesday\, May 13\, from noon to 1 p.m. fo r a Cumberland Family Academy Lunch and Learn focused on student well-bein g. Learn how families and schools can work together to support students’ mental and emotional health.
Register here:https://bit.ly/CCSStudentWellness101< /p> LOCATION: SUMMARY:CFA Lunch and Learn: Supporting Student Wellness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T145031Z UID:9ce82a2e-c159-470a-a9c1-cff9cb865c20 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:CCECHS and CIECHS: Last Day of School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T145031Z UID:10f79c1e-792c-4af7-b6ee-39ae7d5d2056 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DESCRIPTION:
The Middle School Summer Band Workshop:
When: June 15-18\, 2026\, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Where: John Gr iffin Middle School
551 Fisher Road\, Fayetteville\, NC 2830 4
T-shirt and lunch are included
For more information\, visit CCS' Arts Education webpage.
Register h
ere: Middle School Summer Band Wo
rkshop Registration Form
The Summer Strings Workshop:
When: June 8-11\, 2026\, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Where: Gray's Creek Middl e School
5151 Celebration Drive\, Fayetteville\, NC 28348
T-shirt included
For more in
formation\, visit CCS' Arts Education webpage.
Register here: 2026 Summer Strings Workshop Registration Form
CCS' Family Engagement On Demand presents Helping Your
Child Manage Anxiety\, Stress &\; Anger on Thursday\, May 21\, at 6 p.
m. Tune in for strategies to support your child’s emotional well-being\,
manage stress &\; develop healthy coping skills.
📅 Register now: https://ccs.portal.
si4allonline.com
CCS' Family Engagement On Demand will air Preventing t
he Summer Slide: Activities to Keep Kids Sharp All Summer on Tuesday\, Jun
e 2\, at 6 p.m. Learn fun and engaging ways to keep children learning and
active during the summer months.
📅 Register at: https://ccs.portal.si4allonline.com