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Fort Bragg High School Election Process
CCS values its partnership with military families and remains committed to providing flexible, stable and supportive school options. Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, children of active-duty service members residing on Fort Bragg who are eligible to attend CCS may request enrollment in any comprehensive high school within the district by completing the Fort Bragg High School Election Form. For more information, visit the CCS Website.

Celebrating the Class of 2026
Graduation season is almost here, and Cumberland County Schools is kicking things off with the 2026 Standout Senior series, featuring 17 students who represent the Class of 2026. Be sure to look for their stories on the CCS Website and social media channels beginning tomorrow.

The district is also celebrating the graduating seniors through its 2026 Senior 'Shout Outs.' Families and employees are invited to highlight a senior’s achievements by submitting the information and a relevant photo to goodnews@ccs.k12.nc.us. Submissions may be featured on the CCS Website, social media platforms or shared with local media outlets. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 with you!

Register Now: CCS Summer Music Workshops
Get ready for an exciting summer of music! Cumberland County Schools is offering two engaging workshops for student musicians.

The Middle School Summer Band Workshop will take place June 15–18, 2026, at John Griffin Middle School. It is open to current band students in grades 6–8 with at least one year of experience. The cost is $25, and registration is open through May 15.

The Summer Strings Workshop will be held June 8–11 and June 15–18, 2026, at Gray’s Creek Middle School. This opportunity is available to current orchestra students in grades 5–11 with at least one year of experience. The cost is also $25, with registration open through May 15.

For more information about both Summer Music Workshops, visit the CCS Website.

Two Lunch-and-Learn Sessions
Supporting Student Wellness
Join us on Wednesday, May 13, from noon to 1 p.m. for a Cumberland Family Academy (CFA) Lunch and Learn session focused on student well-being. Learn how families and schools can work together to support students’ mental and emotional health.

Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dUUcK7M2Sl2QcvV6xBSvcA

Ready for Pre-K
Also, join us on Thursday, May 14, noon to 1 p.m. for the CFA Lunch and Learn session about Pre-K enrollment, eligibility and how early learning sets the foundation for success. There will be a brief opportunity for questions and answers during the session via chat.

Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/60NazCsvRM2Bm63IxhJB9A

Cumberland Family Academy continues to grow this spring with its virtual Lunch-and-Learn series and community bus stops, as shared here.

College Admission in North Carolina Just Got Easier
High school juniors on track to graduate in 2027, your moment is coming through NC College Connect. Through this new program, you will be directly admitted to participating colleges and universities where you already meet admissions requirements. No essays, test scores or recommendation letters needed. Yes, it's that easy! To learn more, visit NCCollegeConnect.org.