Cleveland County Schools District

We are spotlighting the Elementary Education Department. This department assists with the implementation of elementary curriculum standards and initiatives for our K-5 students.

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.

This talented group of CCS students was selected for this year's NC Elementary Honors Chorus!

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

Five students from Kings Mountain Middle auditioned, made, and participated in this year's state honors chorus.

Cleveland County Schools and Laughlin's Furniture proudly presents the 2023-2024 calendar.

Seth Tate hopes to become a referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and has been working to do so for quite some time.

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.

The Crest High FFA Chapter coordinated a project with “Meals of Hope” packaging 51,840 meals for those in need in Cleveland County.

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.

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.

The county’s top spellers recently converged in the Central Services auditorium to compete in the Cleveland County Schools Spelling Bee.

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.

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.

We hope you enjoy these photos from the annual Cleveland County Schools Mystery Day at Central Services.

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.

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.