CCS Families In the Know

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week:

Honoring the Heart of Our Schools


This week, we proudly celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, a special time to recognize the dedicated educators who shape the future, one student at a time. Across our district, teachers bring passion, creativity, and care into the classroom each day. Their efforts help students grow academically, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and success.


Teachers wear many hats: they are mentors, motivators, listeners, and leaders. They spark curiosity, build confidence, and open doors to opportunities that last a lifetime. During this week, we reflect on the countless ways teachers go above and beyond, from staying late to help students, to finding new ways to make learning engaging, to offering encouragement when it's needed most.


Families can show appreciation in many simple but meaningful ways:

  • A handwritten note or card from your child
  • A kind email of thanks
  • A small treat or classroom supply donation
  • A social media shoutout tagging the school or district
  • Encouraging your child to express what they enjoy about their teacher

No gesture is too small when it comes to recognizing the impact a teacher has on a child’s life.


To all the teachers in Craven County Schools, thank you for your unwavering commitment, your daily inspiration, and your heart for students. You make our schools stronger and our communities better.


Let’s all take a moment this week to say thank you to the incredible educators who make a difference every single day.

2025 Retirement Banquet ~ Your New Journey Begins Today

On Thursday, May 1st, 2025, the Craven County Board of Education honored over 50 incredible retirees at The Flame Catering & Banquet Center for their dedication, commitment, and unwavering service to our district.

It was a beautiful evening celebrating the many servant hearts who have shaped generations of learners, from classroom educators to bus drivers, school nutrition managers, bookkeepers, electricians, assistant principals, and even our two assistant superintendents and former superintendent.

Together, this remarkable group represents 1,209 years of service, that’s 441,587 days of impacting lives and building brighter futures.

A special congratulations to Renee Harrell, Pre-K Coordinator, who received the famous rocking chair for her incredible 44.55 years of service!

We thank each of you for your contributions, your tireless efforts, and the love you’ve poured into our schools. Enjoy this next chapter, you’ve earned it!

AWE 2025 COLOR RUN

Link to AWE COLOR RUN

WE CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING MEDIA COORDINAORS

Craven County Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) is pleased to offer a summer externship opportunity for middle and high school teachers, counselors, and administrators, supported through the Bosch Community Fund Grant. This week-long experience provides educators with the opportunity to engage directly with local industries, gain real-world knowledge, and bring that valuable insight back to the classroom and school to better prepare and guide our students, while also strengthening community partnerships.

For 10-month employees who choose to participate, a $925 stipend will be provided, along with daily mileage reimbursement up to a specified amount. While 12-month employees are not eligible for the stipend, they are encouraged to participate in the externship experience.

This year's externship weeks are scheduled for either June 9–13 or June 16–20. Participants will select one week. Each week will begin with an orientation at Craven Community College in

New Bern, followed by four days at an assigned host site.

Participating host sites include:

  • Bosch
  • Bear City Impact
  • Chatsworth
  • Chamber of Commerce – Havelock
  • Chamber of Commerce – New Bern
  • City of New Bern
  • Coastal Center for Hope and Healing
  • FRC-East
  • NCWorks
  • Thompson Homes & Real Estate
  • White River Marine Group

If you are interested in participating, please complete the application [HERE]. The application deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Please note that space is limited and participation will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is encouraged.

For questions, please reach out to Holly Tolston, CTE Director, at holly.tolston@cravenk12.org.

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