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.

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.

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.

Women's History Month is celebrated in March to recognize and honor the often-overlooked contributions, achievements, and impact of women throughout U.S. history, stemming from local celebrations in the late 1970s that grew from a push for equal representation and recognition, leading to a presidential proclamation in 1980 and its official designation by Congress in 1987.  

On February 26, 2026, fourteen middle school teams from across our district competed in our annual Battle of the Books competition. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as students demonstrated not only their deep knowledge of this year’s books but also remarkable teamwork, focus, and composure. The competition remained close throughout the day, and we are proud to announce the top three teams: 
---3rd Place - Seventy-First Classical Middle School coached by Amber Fulcher and Valerie Israel
---2nd Place - John Griffin Middle School coached by Michelle Dooney and Cori Kegel
---1st Place - South View Middle School coached by Jody Phillip
South View’s team of three students was truly on their game, answering with confidence and consistency throughout the day. They now advance to the Regional Battle of the Books competition to represent Cumberland County Schools on March 26, in Southern Pines.
While we celebrate our champion, all of our teams demonstrated sportsmanship and perseverance. Battle of the Books is more than a competition—it is a celebration of reading, collaboration, and academic dedication. Our students’ preparation was evident throughout the day, and they represented their schools exceptionally well.