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:20260429T103210Z UID:31a1ba22-4b1d-4432-945e-6ca832fb1907 DTSTART:20260429T180000 DTEND:20260429T200000 DESCRIPTION:PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Cumberland County Board of Educa
tion will hold a special meeting pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.12 and N.C.G
.S. 115C-72 for the sole purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding
the proposed closure of J. W. Coon Elementary School\, starting at 6 p.m.
on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026.
The meeting will be open to the pu
blic via live-streaming available at https
://www.youtube.com/user/CumberlandCoSch\, and there will also be capac
ity-limited seating available to members of the public.
During the
public hearing on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026\, citizens may share their
public comments in person only regarding the proposed closure of J.W. Coon
Elementary School. Each comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Indi
viduals requesting to share public comments during the public comment peri
od may sign up using the following link: https:/
/goo.gl/forms/ZGa8Q33DJMo3D9tH3\, which will be accessible starting at
Noon on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026\, and remain open until 5:30 p.m. Cit
izens may be allowed to walk up and sign up for public comment no later th
an 6:00 p.m. The Board reserves the right to place reasonable restrictions
upon the speakers' time and conduct.
The meeting will be
held in the cafeteria of J. W. Coon Elementary School\, located at 905 Hop
e Mills Rd\, Fayetteville\, NC 28304.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Budget/Finance\, Curriculum\, an
d Personnel Committees of the Cumberland County Board of Education will ho
ld its meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday\, April 30\, 2026. The m
eeting will be open to the public via live-streaming available at https://www.youtube.com/user/CumberlandCoSch\,
and there will also be capacity-limited seating available to members of t
he public.
Documents\, attachments\, and presentations to be consi
dered or received by the Board of Education will be available for review b
y the public at the BoardDocs site\, which may be accessed through a link
appearing on the Cumberland County Schools homepage under BOARD OF EDUCATI
ON (BOE)\, at www.ccs.k12.nc.us.
As these are Comm
ittee Meetings of the Board\, there will be no public comment period\, but
public comments will again be shared at the Board's next regular meeting
on Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Boardroom of t
he Central Services Administration Building\, 2465 Gillespie Street\, Faye
tteville\, NC 28306.
Access Meeting Agendas Here
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:20260429T103210Z UID:09c0bfc2-3336-467a-b037-8afa1f50d905 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:CCECHS and CIECHS: Last Day of School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T103210Z UID:d0500db3-20d8-49c4-aae3-628585c826fd 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