Call for High School Student Artists - Create Original Artwork for Public School Forum's 2026 Impact Report

The Public School Forum of North Carolina is seeking a talented high school student artist to create original artwork to be featured in their 2026 Impact Report. This is a paid opportunity for a creative student to contribute their voice to materials that will be shared with audiences across the state both digitally and in print throughout the next year.

Students interested in applying will submit 2-3 examples of current artwork and their name, grade and school. 

Learn more and submit student art here. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 4. 

🚌 Interested in Serving as a CCS Bus Driver?

The Craven County Schools Transportation Department has scheduled its next Bus Driver Class for September 2026. If you are interested in becoming a bus driver and supporting our students and schools, this is your opportunity to get started!

📅 Bus Driver Class Information

Dates: September 14, 15, and 16, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. each day

Location: DMV Driver’s License Office

1001 Downey Drive, New Bern, NC 28562

Please note: Attendance on all three days is mandatory for potential drivers to complete the required coursework.

Ready to Register?

All candidates must contact Monica Stringer at (252) 514-6377 to register.

When registering, please be prepared to provide:

• Full name
• Phone number
• Driver’s license number

Important Requirements

• A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required to attend the class.
• Anyone who has not held a valid North Carolina driver’s license for five consecutive years must obtain a driving record from any state(s) where they were previously licensed.
• Registration Deadline: September 4, 2026, by 3:00 p.m.

🚌 Help Us Keep CCS Moving!

Our bus drivers play an important role in supporting our students and schools each day. If you are interested in serving Craven County Schools in this important role, contact Monica Stringer to learn more and reserve your spot!

📣 Staying Connected Just Got Easier with ClassDojo!

Craven County Schools is excited to announce our partnership with ClassDojo, a communication platform designed to make it easier for families to stay connected with their child’s teachers, classroom, and school.

Strong communication between home and school is an important part of supporting student success. With ClassDojo, families can conveniently receive important information, celebrate what is happening in the classroom, and communicate directly with their child’s school—all in one place!

📱 What Can Families Do with ClassDojo?

ClassDojo is FREE for families and can be accessed through the ClassDojo app or online. Families can use ClassDojo to:

• 💬 Send and receive messages with their child’s teacher
• 📢 Receive school and classroom announcements
• 📅 Stay informed about upcoming events and important dates
• ⭐ See feedback their child is receiving in class
• 🌎 Communicate in 130+ languages with automatic two-way translation

How Do I Get Connected?

Getting started is easy! Your child’s teacher will send you an invitation with instructions for connecting to your child’s ClassDojo account.

Once connected, you will begin receiving updates and information directly from your child’s teacher and school.

Need Help?

If you experience questions or issues after setting up your account, ClassDojo offers direct support for families. Simply email parent@classdojo.com for assistance.

💙 Connecting Schools + Families

We know that families are important partners in their child’s education. By bringing school and classroom communication together through ClassDojo, we hope to make it even easier for you to stay informed, stay engaged, and celebrate your child’s learning and success.

We are excited about this new opportunity and look forward to building even stronger connections among our schools, teachers, students, and families!

Welcome to ClassDojo, Craven County Schools families!