Cumberland County Public Schools

Required Posting ESSER Plan 2021-2022: The purpose of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Fund is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impacts of COVID-19 on the nation’s students by addressing students’ academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) has been awarded $3,312,211.59 in ESSER III funds. This plan describes how the awarded funds will be used. Questions about this plan should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent at 804-492-4212 or by email at ejamerson@cucps.k12.va.us. The plan may be found at https://5il.co/xl5n. If anyone needs the plan in another language, please contact jdingeldein@cucps.k12.va.us or bford@cucps.k12.va.us.

Good Morning Cumberland County families of students riding Bus #53. Bus #53 will be on a different schedule this morning. A morning bus will pick up students at 7:45. In the afternoon, the bus will leave campus at 3:45. If you need to make alternative arrangements for your child, please contact your child's school. Thank you.

During last night’s board meeting Dane’s Great Dogs was honored as our “Meet the Community” recipient for partnering with CCES and CMS at their drive thru fall festival family engagement event! Community partnerships…#iamcucps

Update from Mr. Fleenor and the FFA--Good Morning everyone, I just wanted to send a final reminder email. If you are able to support our FFA students please consider attending our wreath-making workshop this Saturday from 9-3 pm at the high school greenhouse. We will have a demonstration of how to make a wreath by our students, greenery, refreshments, and music will be provided. If you would like to attend the workshop and support our students please fill out the google form via the below link, This helps us plan for how many people to expect. Thank you in advance for your support of growing agriculture in Cumberland County. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFdgn83_3iCM70nX2Z8TmyqASYz-puZAALAh14K93xBwdXVg/viewform?usp=sf_link

This makes you just love and ready for winter! #iamcucps #ccesdukes #DukePride

Our Dukes are amazing! In honor of the Betty Scales Day of Service--students held a coat drive, participated in campus clean up, made treat baskets, created cards, and much more. Dukes are always willing to serve and give back. #iamcucps #DukePride

Good Afternoon Cumberland County families of students riding Bus #8. Bus #8 will be on a different schedule for the entire month of December. A morning bus will pick up students at 8:15. In the afternoon, the bus will leave campus at 4:10. If you need to make alternative arrangements for your child, please contact your child's school. Thank you.

Good afternoon Cumberland County families of students riding Bus #18. We will be running late evening routes for Bus #18 for the entire month of December. The bus will leave campus at 4:10. If you need to make alternative arrangements for your child, please contact your child's school. Thank you.

Today we celebrate the legacy of Ms. Betty Scales. We will be participating in events that focus on service. Visit the 2015 link at https://www.farmvilleherald.com/2015/06/betty-scales-day-established-to-honor-teachers-legacy/ to read about Ms. Scales. #iamcucps

Pre-kindergarten is ready for Betty Scales day tomorrow. They have worked hard to collect donations for the Cumberland County Animal Shelter. It's not too late to donate!!! #ccesdukes #iamcucps @ccesdukes

Last call for the Cumberland PATH fruit/veggie benefit program. $40/month of extra fruits and vegetables for your family! To sign up, text or call (804)372-0368 or email cumberlandpath@strength.org

Learning about the letter "J" in Pre-Kg and making jellyfish! Creative...#iamcucps

Ms. Copeland's class has a great deal of "Gumption"--It takes “Gumption” to walk through the jungle! These 2nd graders are very courageous! #iamcucps #ccesdukes

News flash from Ms. Overstreet--Messy Mondays are a win-win situation for everyone! I wonder what my little Dukes will be creating with all these Papier-Mache balloons?! Stay tuned!! @CuCPS #MessyMonday #iamcucps #ccesdukes

Who knew that a Pringles Challenge could incorporate creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and more!

Just a reminder that the CHS FFA students are hosting a wreath-making workshop this Saturday from 9-3 pm at the high school greenhouse. Students will provide a demonstration of how to make a wreaths with greenery. Refreshments, and music will be provided. If you would like to attend the workshop and support our students please fill out the google form via the below link. Thank you in advance for your support of growing agriculture in Cumberland County. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFdgn83_3iCM70nX2Z8TmyqASYz-puZAALAh14K93xBwdXVg/viewform?usp=sf_link

CMS families: our December family engagement project! @CuCPS @Hoyt_CMS #iamcucps #familyengagement

Good Morning, CuCPS! I hope each and everyone of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Welcome to a new week and the beginning of a new month. Begin your day with a smile and check this out on Wakelet--https://wke.lt/w/s/MNHf4w via @wakelet. Let's make this week one of the best.

Mikey earned not 1 but 2 positive Duke Shoutouts! His determination to do his best and make good choices to get there have not gone unnoticed. He’s working hard on his goals! I’m pretty sure I could hear his mom smiling when we made our #GoodNewsCalloftheDay #ccesdukes #iamcucps

Malaysia earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for demonstrating all our Duke expectations! Her teacher says she’s exactly what we want in a Duke! Not only is she rocking her goals, but she’s supportive of others to do the same! So, we made a #GoodNewsCalloftheDay #ccesdukes #iamcucps