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Department Spotlight - Elementary Education
11/29/2023
We are spotlighting the Elementary Education Department. This department assists with the implementation of elementary curriculum standards and initiatives for our K-5 students.
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Attorney General Honors Ryan Etheridge with 2023 Dogwood Award
11/28/2023
Josh Stein, the Attorney General of North Carolina, recently presented the 2023 NC Dogwood Award to Ryan Etheridge, acknowledging and celebrating Etheridge's outstanding contributions to the state.
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North Carolina Elementary Honors Chorus 2023
11/07/2023
This talented group of CCS students was selected for this year's NC Elementary Honors Chorus!
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Crest High School's AFJROTC: Excellence, Leadership, and Community Engagement
10/10/2023
The Cadets of Crest High School's AFJROTC delivered an impressive presentation at last night’s board meeting, highlighting a wide array of activities spanning both pre and post-COVID-19 pandemic eras.
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Foundational Phonetic Practice Enhanced Through Countywide Reading Initiative
08/23/2023
Cleveland County Schools excitedly announces the countywide expansion of the K-5 (kindergarten through fifth grade) phonics initiative to continue enhancing phonics education in our elementary schools.
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EMT Pathway Provides Huge Results for Students During Inaugural Year
07/27/2023
At the July 24 meeting, the Cleveland County Board of Education received an update regarding Emergency Medical Technology, the newest CTE (Career Technical Education) pathway,
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Top Seniors Recognize and Honor Favorite Educators
03/24/2023
Cleveland County’s top seniors converged at the LeGrand Center and recognized their favorite educators during the Teaching Excellence Awards. The annual event provides the opportunity for the seniors of Cleveland County with top academic standing to recognize an educator of their choice.
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Grants Awarded to CCSers for Innovation and Creativity
03/22/2023
The Dover Foundation and the CCS Educational Foundation provide encouraging opportunities for local educators to continue to advance their educational experiences through a grant-funded initiative.
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Kings Mountain Middle Schoolers Represent CCS in State Honors Chorus
03/18/2023
Five students from Kings Mountain Middle auditioned, made, and participated in this year's state honors chorus.
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2023-2024 Calendar
03/15/2023
Cleveland County Schools and Laughlin's Furniture proudly presents the 2023-2024 calendar.
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Seth Tate Featured on Good Morning America Website
03/10/2023
Seth Tate hopes to become a referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and has been working to do so for quite some time.
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Elizabeth Elementary Wins Annual Book Challenge
03/09/2023
Sixteen elementary school teams tested their knowledge at the annual Cleveland County Book Challenge. Formerly known as Elementary Battle of the Books, this year’s competition was stacked with the largest number of teams in the history of book challenges in Cleveland County.
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Crest FFA Coordinates Project to Package Food For Those in Need
03/07/2023
The Crest High FFA Chapter coordinated a project with “Meals of Hope” packaging 51,840 meals for those in need in Cleveland County.
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County Orchestras Participate in Pre-MPA Festival
03/05/2023
Gardner-Webb University and Cleveland County Schools partnered to create an opportunity for local middle and high school orchestral ensembles to perform and receive feedback from area experts.
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Crest High Winterguard Grabs First Top Finish Mid-Season During Inaugural Year
02/18/2023
The Crest High School Winterguard, led by Kirby Scotton, finished first in their classification at a mid-season competition at Mooresville High in the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association (CWEA) competition circuit.
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Burns Middle Student Wins 2023 Spelling Bee
02/17/2023
The county’s top spellers recently converged in the Central Services auditorium to compete in the Cleveland County Schools Spelling Bee.
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Honoring Student Heroes and Caring Educators
11/30/2022
Cleveland County Schools and the CCS Educational Foundation honored students for exhibiting qualities of courage and strength of character, while educators were recognized for their remarkable care for students.
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New Spectator Guidelines for High School Football and Basketball Games
08/30/2022
In an effort to provide a fantastic, safe, and enjoyable gameday experience for spectators and student-athletes, Cleveland County Schools is implementing new guidelines for spectators attending high school football and basketball games.
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Images of Excellence: Mystery Day
05/06/2022
We hope you enjoy these photos from the annual Cleveland County Schools Mystery Day at Central Services.
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Familiar Champion Emerges As Spelling Bee Winner
03/28/2022
Addison Champion of Crest Middle School won this year's county Spelling Bee. She previously won the 2018 Bee during her time at Springmore Elementary.
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Mathemagicians Converge at Central Services to Test their Skills While Competing with Like Minds
12/08/2021
Math enthusiasts from around the county came together for Math Field Day. This year’s theme, Math Day in a Winter Wonderland, provided fun, holiday-themed challenges.
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