Cumberland County Public Schools

In awe of our talented Dukes and their creativity! 🎨✨ The Virginia Wildlife Unit, featuring stunning blue herons, has been a total success—and this is just the beginning. Here's a sneak peek at the beautiful artwork our students are creating… Just wait until you see the 3D versions come to life! Their imagination and skill never cease to amaze. #WeAreCuCPS

Attention CCES families...please mark your calendars! #WeAreCuCPS

Happy National Assistant Principals Week! Thank you for all that you do each and every day. Your leadership, dedication, and support make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students, staff, and school community. We appreciate you today and always! #WeAreCuCPS

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Bri-era Franklin, Naisha Scott, and Shonna Robinson for placing 3rd this weekend at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Reston, VA! 🏆 These talented young ladies competed against 10 other schools in the Social Media Strategies performance event and made us all proud with their outstanding work and professionalism. We are thrilled to announce that they will be representing Cumberland High School this summer at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California! 🌟✈️ Let’s give them a big round of applause for this incredible achievement and wish them the best as they prepare for nationals! 🙌💙 #WeAreCuCPS

Good Morning, CuCPS! We hope you had a relaxing and refreshing Spring Break! As we dive into a brand new week and head into the final stretch of the 2024-2025 school year, remember—there’s still so much to do, experience, and celebrate. Let’s make these last weeks count with purpose, #DukePride, and plenty of memorable moments. So get your "smile" on and check out the highlights—a snapshot of all the amazing things happening across CuCPS. From classrooms to competitions, from laughter to learning, these moments are a direct result of your dedication. Without your support, none of this would be possible. Thank you for being the heart of what we do. 👉 https://wakelet.com/wake/86fOQh7UvHeMx-aPeSIIe

Our Little Dukes have a special opportunity to run in a real CHS track event! K–5th grade students are invited to participate in a short race and get a taste of track & field. Thank you to Coach Jasey for this event! See Flyer for details! #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps

We hope everyone had a restful and refreshing Spring Break! 🌷🌞 As we jump back into the final stretch of the school year, let’s bring the same energy and positivity that spring brings. A special thank you to Ms. Overstreet for the beautiful spring reminder🌸🎨 #WeAreCuCPS

BBQ Fundraiser -- April 12, 2025, 1:00 pm

Jakaleb earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being such a kind classmate! Jakaleb comes into class every day and greets his friends with a smile and a hug! Way to go Jakaleb! 💙💛 #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps

Dylan earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being helpful in the classroom by following the rules and helping his peers when they are having strong feelings! Way to go Dylan! 💙💛 #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps

Kel'Lin earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for working hard and being determined to do his best! Way to go Kel'Lin! 💙💛 #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps

Brayden earned a Positive Duke Shoutout from his bus driver for following all the bus rules and helping the driver look for sleeping children in the mornings! So proud of you Brayden! 💙💛 #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps

🎤 Shoutout to the Cumberland Dukes Speech Team — Class 1 State Runners-Up! 🏆 Our Dukes took on 13 schools from across Virginia and finished 2nd in the state after a fierce day of competition! 💪💙 ✨ Highlights: 🥇 Addy Carney – 3x State Champ in Original Oratory! 🥇 Emily Eroh & Cameron Gold – State Champs in Serious Duo Interpretation! 🥈 William Blydenburgh – 2nd in Storytelling 🥉 Alana Johnson – 3rd in Poetry 4️⃣ Autumn Seaver – 4th in Humorous Interpretation 4️⃣ Brianna Barker – 4th in Extemporaneous 6️⃣ Elena Salamo – 6th in Extemporaneous We’re proud of both our veteran leaders and rising stars! Though we say goodbye to many seniors, the future of Cumberland Speech is bright. 🌟 Thank you to everyone especially Coach Haigh and Ms. Haigh who supported the team this season! #WeAreCuCPS

The complex has been completely transformed in preparation for the RAM Clinic! It’s truly amazing what dedicated volunteers can accomplish in such a short time. Thank you to everyone who’s played a part in getting everything ready to serve our community! #WeAreCuCPS

RAM Clinic -- Cumberland County Public Schools -- Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. (midnight local time) on Friday night, March 28, and remain open. As patients arrive at the parking lot, they will be provided with additional information regarding clinic opening processes and next steps. Clinic doors typically open at 6 a.m. This clinic is in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Health. Patients should be prepared with their own food, water, medicines, and clothing when arriving early. Bathrooms will be provided. Free dental, vision, and medical services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, be prepared to choose between DENTAL and VISION services. Medical services are offered to every patient attending the clinic. All services are free and open to the public. No ID required. In some situations, such as inclement weather, volunteer cancellations, or other circumstances outside of RAM’s control, the parking lot may open earlier or a smaller number of patients served. RAM encourages everyone who would like services, especially dental services, to arrive as early as possible. *Clinic closing time may vary based on each service area’s daily capacity. Please check RAM’s clinic FAQ page for more information. **The above details are subject to change. Please continue to check our schedule regularly for updates as your clinic dates near.

Happy Spring Break! Stay safe...thank you Ms. Overstreet and students . #WeAreCuCPS

Cumberland County School Board Accepts Resignation of Superintendent Dr. Chip Jones Cumberland, VA – The Cumberland County School Board has formally accepted the resignation of Dr. Chip Jones, effective June 30, 2025, from his position as Superintendent of Cumberland County Public Schools. Jones has served Cumberland County Public Schools in various leadership roles since July 2004, demonstrating unwavering dedication to the students, staff, and community for over two decades. Most recently, he has led the division as Superintendent with a focus on student achievement, community engagement, staff development, capital improvements, and educational excellence. The School Board extends its sincere appreciation for Dr. Jones’ many years of service and leadership. “We thank Dr. Jones for his commitment to Cumberland County Public Schools and wish him the very best in his future endeavors,” said the Cumberland County School Board. The School Board will begin the search process for the next superintendent and will share more information in the coming weeks.

A huge thank you to Bear Creek Lake State Park, Ms. Eanes, and the Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District (@PFSWCD) for an unforgettable day of learning and adventure! 🌿💧🌞 Our CMS Dukes overcame fears, learned about watersheds, searched through the muck for critters 🐛🦀, and soaked up some sunshine—all while exploring the great outdoors at one of our amazing @VAStateParks! We’re so grateful for opportunities like this that bring science to life and connect our students with nature. 🏞️🧠💙

Good morning. Bus # 1 and bus # 24 will be late buses this afternoon on Thursday, March 27,2025. The buses will leave campus at 4:15 p.m.

📚✨ A huge thank you to Hampden-Sydney College for inviting CCES students to your Literacy Day celebration! It was a WONDERFUL experience—our students had an amazing time and truly loved every moment! We appreciate the opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading together. 💙📖💛 #ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS