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March is Music in Our Schools Month! CCS celebrates the power of music education to inspire creativity, build confidence and enrich student learning.
March is National Social Work Month! We honor CCS social workers who make a lasting impact by supporting students, families and schools.
March is National Child Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of healthy meals in supporting student wellness and academic success. CCS is proud to nourish minds and bodies every day.
Cumberland County Schools is leading a community-driven process throughout this school year (2025-2026) to develop a new strategic plan to guide our work and ensure we provide a safe, positive and rigorous learning environment to prepare lifelong learners to reach their maximum potential.
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Douglas Byrd High School, named after the late F. D. Byrd who served as the superintendent of the Cumberland County Schools, is a comprehensive high school.
Douglas Byrd High School has a rich history of excellence rooted in innovation and high expectations. In addition to providing a comprehensive curricular program, we offer specialized academies, which include the Finance Academy and the Academy of Green Technology. Instructional leaders place high expectations of all students and teachers while focusing on learning and teaching. There is also a focus on the school climate to ensure school safety. Community support and parent involvement in our school is welcome.
Our principal, administrative team, faculty and staff, continue to make Douglas Byrd a great place where people want to be.
Phone: 910-484-8121
Fax: 910-323-4127
Bell Times: 8:30 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
