This morning, CHS awarded 30 Seniors with their academic jackets. It is always great to see students reach this milestone and have their families, CHS team, and their friends present to help celebrate this special moment. #WeAreCuCPS




Dr. Gray said it well, "Five Duke Turkeys are giving thanks for each other. We are always collaborating with each other to ensure our students are successful. This is our first year as a team, but we have already become a family. #ccesdukes #WeAreCucps #givethanks"

Good Morning. CuCPS will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from November 22-24, We hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday. We will see you on Monday, November 27th. #WeAreCuCPS

Good evening families of Cumberland County Public Schools. Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24, for Thanksgiving Break. We hope you and your family enjoy the holidays.
Santa Breakfast is back this year! Come out to get a picture and eat breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 8am - 11am, hosted by the Cumberland Band Boosters, with help from the CTE department at CHS. There will be crafts, reindeer games, holiday karaoke, cookies by the pound and more! A pre registration form is going home. The cost is $10 per child if you pre register, or $12 per child at the door. Adults are $8. There also will be a wreath-making workshop at the greenhouse during this event, hosted by the FFA. The cost is $35 per wreath. We can’t wait to see you!

Good afternoon! The CCES team had some "turkey time" today...#WeAreCuCPS




Welcome to Thanksgiving Week 2023! As you scroll through you will see we have a great deal to be THANKFUL for each and everyday. So don't delay and get your holiday week started off by visiting https://wakelet.com/wake/hpxK3mnHOg04khgUGVN-2
Happy Thanksgiving! #WeAreCuCPS

Jamie earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being Kind, Engaged, and Safe. His bus driver says he follows all rules and is always polite and added “You’re the best.” A #GoodNewsCalloftheDay was in order! #ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS #25Positives

Anna earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for exhibiting all Duke expectations. Her teacher was grateful for her willingness to help untangle the laptop cords and get them ready for class while remaining engaged in the lesson. #ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS #GoodNewsCalloftheDay #25Positives

Megan earned not one but TWO Positive Duke Shoutouts! From her honesty when she found money that wasn’t hers, to working hard and being determined to do her best, Megan is rocking the 4th grade! #ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS #25Positives #GoodNewsCalloftheDay

Bella earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being Kind and Unified. The guest teacher said Bella ensured a classmate had someone to work with without hesitation. I just love her heart! #ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS #25Positives #GoodNewsCalloftheDay

Tamira earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being Kind and Unified. She noticed a classmate was upset and comforted her. She then alerted the teacher so the teacher could help. That’s Duke Pride! #ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS #25Positives #GoodNewsCalloftheDay

Families are encouraged to participate in the Project SpeakUp survey. The Speak Up Research Initiative is the largest collection of authentic stakeholder voices on key educational issues in the digital age. Since 2003, over 6.2 million K-12 stakeholders have participated in the Speak Up surveys sharing their authentic ideas on the use of technology in school and other new learning models.
Project Tomorrow provides schools with a suite of online surveys to better understand the views of their students, families, teachers, and administrators. Participation in Speak Up is 100% free to all schools in the US.
Follow the link below to access the survey by school and grade level for your child.
https://www.cucps.k12.va.us/page/project-speak-up

Madison earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being Determined and Safe. Her bus driver is so pleased with how she’s determined to make good choices and be safe while riding the bus! #ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS #GoodNewsCalloftheDay #25Positives

Eli earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being Unified and Kind. He noticed another student struggling to read the task card and quietly assisted him without bringing attention to his struggles. That’s Duke Pride! #ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS #25Positives #GoodNewsCalloftheDay

Check out the Cumberland County Holiday Tree Lighting on December 1.

Brenleigh earned a Positive Duke Shoutout for being Kind. She noticed a piece of student artwork displayed in our hallway had fallen and tried to secure it back in place. Little did she know someone observed her kind act! #ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS #GoodNewsCalloftheDay #25Positives

Grace earned not 1, or 2, but THREE Positive Duke Shoutouts for exhibiting all our Duke expectations! Her teachers say that she leads by a quiet example! Grace is helpful, Kind, and a model Duke! 💙💛💙#ccesdukes #WeAreCUCPS #25Positives #GoodNewsCalloftheDay

The CuCPS Middle/High School Band did an amazing job tonight at the Downtown Farmville Christmas Tree Lighting event. Way to go, Dukes...#WeAreCuCPS


Good evening families of Cumberland County Public Schools. Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24, for Thanksgiving Break. We hope you and your family enjoy the holidays.

CHS students created a "Thankful and Grateful" poster regarding their teachers! Our Dukes are amazing...#WeAreCuCPS




