Strong literacy skills are taking shape in fourth grade at Smyrna Elementary!
In this lesson, a student is working in her HMH reading book, carefully defining key vocabulary words connected to her text 📚✏️ This close reading practice helps students build comprehension, strengthen language skills, and become confident, independent readers 💡
At Smyrna, students are challenged and supported as they grow into thoughtful learners who can understand and use academic vocabulary in meaningful ways 🌱
Ready to be part of the learning?
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
In this lesson, a student is working in her HMH reading book, carefully defining key vocabulary words connected to her text 📚✏️ This close reading practice helps students build comprehension, strengthen language skills, and become confident, independent readers 💡
At Smyrna, students are challenged and supported as they grow into thoughtful learners who can understand and use academic vocabulary in meaningful ways 🌱
Ready to be part of the learning?
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
At Smyrna Elementary, safety and relationships go hand in hand—and Deputy William Boyette is a big part of that!
As the School Resource Officer for Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle, Deputy Boyette helps keep our campuses safe while also building meaningful connections with students every day 🤝
In this photo, he’s taking a moment to connect—playing rock, paper, scissors with a student ✊, because those small interactions help build big trust ❤️
Through mentoring, encouragement, and fun activities like “Stump the SRO,” where he reads alongside students and answers their questions at lunch 📚🍎, he’s helping foster a love of learning and positive relationships across campus.
With recent additions like new security walls funded through bond support, our campus is even more secure, ensuring students and staff can focus on learning in a safe environment 🔒
More than an officer, he’s a mentor, a role model, and a true member of the school family ❤️
Come be part of a community where students feel safe, supported, and ready to grow 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
As the School Resource Officer for Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle, Deputy Boyette helps keep our campuses safe while also building meaningful connections with students every day 🤝
In this photo, he’s taking a moment to connect—playing rock, paper, scissors with a student ✊, because those small interactions help build big trust ❤️
Through mentoring, encouragement, and fun activities like “Stump the SRO,” where he reads alongside students and answers their questions at lunch 📚🍎, he’s helping foster a love of learning and positive relationships across campus.
With recent additions like new security walls funded through bond support, our campus is even more secure, ensuring students and staff can focus on learning in a safe environment 🔒
More than an officer, he’s a mentor, a role model, and a true member of the school family ❤️
Come be part of a community where students feel safe, supported, and ready to grow 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
Exploration is key in first grade at Smyrna Elementary! Students are diving into math by using hands-on manipulatives to discover the difference between 2D and 3D shapes 🔵🧊
By building, sorting, and exploring, these young learners are developing a deeper understanding of shapes—turning abstract concepts into something they can see and touch ✋✨
It’s engaging, meaningful learning that builds strong foundations for the future! 🌱
Ready to get started?
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
By building, sorting, and exploring, these young learners are developing a deeper understanding of shapes—turning abstract concepts into something they can see and touch ✋✨
It’s engaging, meaningful learning that builds strong foundations for the future! 🌱
Ready to get started?
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
Learning is coming to life in kindergarten at Smyrna Elementary! Our students are exploring the life cycle of a plant, building sequencing skills while discovering how things grow and change over time 🌿➡️🌸
Through hands-on activities and guided support, these young learners are connecting science concepts to the world around them—one step at a time 🌎✨
It’s all part of creating strong foundations for future success!
Ready to grow with us? 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
Through hands-on activities and guided support, these young learners are connecting science concepts to the world around them—one step at a time 🌎✨
It’s all part of creating strong foundations for future success!
Ready to grow with us? 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
➕✋ Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here. ✋➖
Hands-on learning in action at Smyrna Elementary! 🎉 Our kindergarten students are building strong math foundations through small group instruction, where every learner gets the support they need.
In this group, students are working with their Teacher Assistant to add and subtract within 10, using their fingers to show numbers and create concrete representations 🤲➡️🔢
It’s learning you can see, touch, and understand—setting the stage for future success! 🌱
Ready to get started? Enroll today:
🔗 bit.ly/enrollccps
Hands-on learning in action at Smyrna Elementary! 🎉 Our kindergarten students are building strong math foundations through small group instruction, where every learner gets the support they need.
In this group, students are working with their Teacher Assistant to add and subtract within 10, using their fingers to show numbers and create concrete representations 🤲➡️🔢
It’s learning you can see, touch, and understand—setting the stage for future success! 🌱
Ready to get started? Enroll today:
🔗 bit.ly/enrollccps
Today's social media TAKEOVER is all about Smyrna Elementary School. Tell us your FAVORITE memory of SES, community members!
📍 Nestled in the heart of Down East Carteret County, Smyrna Elementary School has long been a cornerstone of its community and recently celebrated it's Centennial Anniversary. 🌊🏫
For generations, this school has served families across Smyrna and surrounding communities—once operating as a traditional K–8 school that brought students of all ages together under one roof.
As the needs of the community evolved, so did the campus. Today, Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle School share the same location, continuing a proud tradition of education while better supporting students at each level 🎓
More than just a school, Smyrna Elementary is a true gathering place for the Down East community—a place where relationships are built, traditions are honored, and generations of families have walked the same halls ❤️
Recently, important upgrades like new security walls—made possible through bond funding—have strengthened the campus, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students and staff 🔒
From its deep roots to its continued growth, Smyrna Elementary remains a vital part of the Down East story 🌅
📍 Nestled in the heart of Down East Carteret County, Smyrna Elementary School has long been a cornerstone of its community and recently celebrated it's Centennial Anniversary. 🌊🏫
For generations, this school has served families across Smyrna and surrounding communities—once operating as a traditional K–8 school that brought students of all ages together under one roof.
As the needs of the community evolved, so did the campus. Today, Smyrna Elementary and Down East Middle School share the same location, continuing a proud tradition of education while better supporting students at each level 🎓
More than just a school, Smyrna Elementary is a true gathering place for the Down East community—a place where relationships are built, traditions are honored, and generations of families have walked the same halls ❤️
Recently, important upgrades like new security walls—made possible through bond funding—have strengthened the campus, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students and staff 🔒
From its deep roots to its continued growth, Smyrna Elementary remains a vital part of the Down East story 🌅
Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here. 🌱
All month long, we’re shining a spotlight on our schools! Each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, an elementary school will take over our page to show you what makes their school a great place to learn and grow.
This week:
📅 Tuesday – Smyrna Elementary
📅 Wednesday – Morehead City Primary
📅 Thursday – Morehead City Elementary
Follow along, get a closer look inside our classrooms, and see the difference for yourself.
📲 Enroll today: https://bit.ly/enrollccps
When you see a school you love—like, comment, and share! 👏
All month long, we’re shining a spotlight on our schools! Each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, an elementary school will take over our page to show you what makes their school a great place to learn and grow.
This week:
📅 Tuesday – Smyrna Elementary
📅 Wednesday – Morehead City Primary
📅 Thursday – Morehead City Elementary
Follow along, get a closer look inside our classrooms, and see the difference for yourself.
📲 Enroll today: https://bit.ly/enrollccps
When you see a school you love—like, comment, and share! 👏
🎉 Congratulations to our Employee of the Year winners! 🎉
🍎 Classified Employee of the Year: Timmie Raynor – Newport Middle School
💻 Certified Employee of the Year: Su-Lin Banks – Newport Elementary School
📚 Assistant Principal of the Year: Kalen Biggers – Croatan High School
🏫 Principal of the Year: Chris Davis – Croatan High School
📖 Teacher of the Year: Caroline Shults – Newport Elementary School
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students and community. We appreciate all that you do! 👏✨
🏆 IT’S OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR! 🏆
Today is all about celebrating the incredible people who make Carteret County Public Schools one of the very best in North Carolina — ranked 3rd in the state for academic excellence!
We are proud to honor outstanding individuals in the following categories:
✨ Classified Employee of the Year
✨ Certified Employee of the Year
✨ Assistant Principal of the Year
✨ Principal of the Year
✨ Teacher of the Year
🎉 And yes… one exceptional educator will drive away as our Teacher of the Year in a Chevy Equinox EV for an entire year, thanks to Kurtis Chevrolet!
Join us LIVE on Facebook at 1:30 PM to celebrate these amazing educators and see who takes home the honors — and the keys! 🚗
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Today is all about celebrating the incredible people who make Carteret County Public Schools one of the very best in North Carolina — ranked 3rd in the state for academic excellence!
We are proud to honor outstanding individuals in the following categories:
✨ Classified Employee of the Year
✨ Certified Employee of the Year
✨ Assistant Principal of the Year
✨ Principal of the Year
✨ Teacher of the Year
🎉 And yes… one exceptional educator will drive away as our Teacher of the Year in a Chevy Equinox EV for an entire year, thanks to Kurtis Chevrolet!
Join us LIVE on Facebook at 1:30 PM to celebrate these amazing educators and see who takes home the honors — and the keys! 🚗
Let’s come together to recognize the h
🎉 THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS! 🎉
Today, we celebrate excellence across Carteret County Public Schools, and it simply would not be possible without the generous support of our amazing community partners.
A heartfelt thank you to our Event Sponsors:
🌟 Carteret County Farm Bureau (Gold)
🌟 Plain Jane’s Cleaning and Janitorial Supply (Silver)
🌟 Carteret Education Foundation
🌟 Safrit’s Building Supply
🚗 Special thanks to our Car Sponsor, Kurtis Chevrolet, for providing an unforgettable driving experience for our Teacher of the Year!
👏 We are also grateful for our Category & Partner Sponsors:
RE/MAX Ocean Properties, Hite Associates, Frank Door, Kirkman Whitford Law Firm, The Smile Makers, Sanborn Orthodontics, 21CS, and Chick-fil-A.
🍽️ And a huge thank you to Morehead City Country Club for hosting us and providing a wonderful luncheon for this special celebration.
Your support allows us to recognize the very best of CCPS and celebrate the people who make our district one of the top-performing in North Carolina. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students, staff, and schools!
#CCPSProud #ThankYouSponsors #ExcellenceInEducation
Today, we celebrate excellence across Carteret County Public Schools, and it simply would not be possible without the generous support of our amazing community partners.
A heartfelt thank you to our Event Sponsors:
🌟 Carteret County Farm Bureau (Gold)
🌟 Plain Jane’s Cleaning and Janitorial Supply (Silver)
🌟 Carteret Education Foundation
🌟 Safrit’s Building Supply
🚗 Special thanks to our Car Sponsor, Kurtis Chevrolet, for providing an unforgettable driving experience for our Teacher of the Year!
👏 We are also grateful for our Category & Partner Sponsors:
RE/MAX Ocean Properties, Hite Associates, Frank Door, Kirkman Whitford Law Firm, The Smile Makers, Sanborn Orthodontics, 21CS, and Chick-fil-A.
🍽️ And a huge thank you to Morehead City Country Club for hosting us and providing a wonderful luncheon for this special celebration.
Your support allows us to recognize the very best of CCPS and celebrate the people who make our district one of the top-performing in North Carolina. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students, staff, and schools!
#CCPSProud #ThankYouSponsors #ExcellenceInEducation
🖤💛 Celebrating Excellence in the West! 🎉
We’re proud to spotlight the amazing staff members from our CCPS Western schools who represent the very best of CCPS. 👏📚
✨ Bogue Sound Elementary
📚 Teacher of the Year: Emily Ladd
💻 Certified EOY: Julie Shoptaugh
🍎 Classified EOY: Patty Davis
✨ Broad Creek Middle
📚 Rebeccah Haines
💻 Heather Plourde
🍎 Terri Schmidt
✨ Croatan High
📚 Alyssa Hayden
💻 Jen Garman
🍎 Summer Sullivan
✨ Newport Elementary
📚 Caroline Shults
💻 Su-Lin Banks
🍎 Diana Willis
✨ Newport Middle
📚 Suzie Fernandez
💻 Mindi Koczot
🍎 Timmie Raynor
✨ White Oak Elementary
📚 Rebecca Self
💻 Pam Clifton
🍎 Danyelle Grant
Each school has named outstanding representatives in every category—congratulations! 🌟
All nominees will be honored this Friday at the CCPS Employee of the Year Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Morehead City Country Club. 🏆
Thank you to more of our sponsors:
Kirkman, Whitford, Berryman, Gordon and Brown Law Firm, 21st Century Software Technologies (21CS), Sanborn Orthodontics, and Chick-fil-A 🙌
👀 Now the big question…
Who will be named our district Employees of the Year? And which Teacher of the Year will drive away in a brand new Chevy Equinox EV? 🚗⚡
We’ll find out tomorrow!
💙♥️Celebrating Excellence in the Central Area! 📚
Today we recognize the incredible staff members from our CCPS Central area schools who make a difference every single day. 👏
✨ Bridges School
📚 Teacher of the Year: Melanie Craig
💻 Classified Jennifer Proulx
🍎 Jessica Gibson
✨ Carteret Preschool Center
📚 Candy McPherson
💻 Michelle Barnett
🍎 Christie Seiler
✨ Morehead City Primary
📚 Garrett Gavalis
💻 Missy Savage
🍎 Stacy Smith
✨ Morehead City Elementary
📚 Lorrie Johnson
💻 Sheri Whipple
🍎 Mary Rinehart
✨ Morehead City Middle
📚 Jason Robison
💻 Betsy Johnson
🍎 Angela Mozingo
✨ West Carteret High
📚 Jessica Lewis
💻 Mickie Broadhurst
🍎 Laura Prestwich
Each site has selected their top Classified Employee, Certified Employee, and Teacher of the Year—well deserved! 🌟
All nominees will be celebrated this Friday at the CCPS Employee of the Year Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Morehead City Country Club. 🏆
Thank you to more sponsors:
RE/MAX Ocean Properties, The Smile Makers, Hite and Associates, and Frank Door 🙌
Celebrating Excellence in the East! 💜
📚Today we’re proud to recognize the outstanding employees from our CCPS Eastern schools and district support teams who go above and beyond each day. 👏
(Tomorrow, we'll honor Central Schools and Wednesday, Western Schools)
✨ Atlantic Elementary
📚 Teacher of the Year: Faith Ann Styron
💻 Certified Employee of the Year: Lindsay Nelson
🍎 Classified Employee of the Year: Rodney Milford
✨ Beaufort Elementary
📚 Catherine Clontz
💻 Kristina Zangwill
🍎 Sean Westmoreland
✨ Beaufort Middle
📚 Stephanie Dollar
💻 Nate Stevens
🍎 Ann Joyner
✨ Down East Middle
📚 Shannon Mullins
💻 Patrick Kelly
🍎 Katherine Price
✨ East Carteret High
📚 Karran Millis
💻 Pam Roberson
🍎 Amy Matthews
✨ Harkers Island Elementary
📚 Jill Lindstrom
💻 Allison Guthrie
🍎 Sherri Guthrie
✨ Smyrna Elementary
📚 Staci Rhinehardt
💻 Bridget Davis
🍎 Katherine Price
✨ Central Services
📚 Georgiana Small
✨ Maintenance
🛠️ Tip Thompson
✨ Transportation
🚌 Taylor Brinson
Each of these individuals represents the very best of CCPS! 🌟
All nominees will be honored at the CCPS Employee of the Year Luncheon and Awards Ceremony this Friday at the Morehead City Country Club, where winners will be announced for:
🏆 Classified Employee of the Year
🏆 Certified Employee of the Year
🏆 Teacher of the Year
🏆 Assistant Principal of the Year
🏆 Principal of the Year
Special thanks to our Event sponsors: Farm Bureau Carteret (Gold), Plain Jane’s Cleaning and Supply (Silver), Safrit’s Building Supply (Bronze), and Carteret Education Foundation 🙌
🚗 And thank you to Kurtis Chevrolet, our car sponsor! More sponsors recognized tomorrow!
🛝✨ Newport Elementary is celebrating a big step forward with its new inclusive playground — creating a space where every child can learn, play, and belong.
“One of our core values at Newport Elementary is that every student has a home here, meaning all students should feel loved, seen, and have equitable access to learning and social opportunities,” said Principal Laura Parish. 💙💛
Thank you to our community partners, Big Rock and Frank Door for helping make this special space possible for students for years to come. 🌟 Read more here: https://bit.ly/042826ccps
NC Pre-K Round Up has another event at Bogue Sound Elementary School, this WEDNESDAY, April 29th
The 2026–2027 Carteret County NC Pre-K application is now open for children who will be 4 years old by August 31, 2026! Families can apply online, schedule a roundup appointment, and view all dates and requirements. See the schedule for in-person round up dates, continuing this WEDNESDAY, April 29th at BSES.
Parents- Visit this link:
https://cpc.carteretcountyschools.org
💜 We’re proud to share that our school system and has been awarded the Purple Star Legacy Award for maintaining our status as a Purple Star District for six consecutive years! 🇺🇸⭐ This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families—ensuring they feel welcomed, supported, and set up for success in every one of our schools. 💪📚 A heartfelt thank you to our regional military liaisons, our partners at local and regional military installations, and our dedicated school personnel who care so deeply for military-connected families each day. Most of all, thank you to our active military and veteran families who trust us with their students—we are honored to serve you. 💜👏 #PurpleStarDistrict #MilitaryFamilies #PurpleStarLegacy #WeSupportOurTroops
Congratulations to our incredible 5th grade runners! 🏃♂️🎉
At the annual Morehead City–Lookout Rotary 1-Mile Run for Health. These students led the pack:
🥇 1st Place: Koa Ouellette (White Oak Elementary)
🥈 2nd Place: Liam Boyce (White Oak Elementary)
🥉 3rd Place: Matthew Soderquist (Newport Elementary)
Way to represent your schools and show what dedication and healthy habits can achieve! 💪
At the annual Morehead City–Lookout Rotary 1-Mile Run for Health. These students led the pack:
🥇 1st Place: Koa Ouellette (White Oak Elementary)
🥈 2nd Place: Liam Boyce (White Oak Elementary)
🥉 3rd Place: Matthew Soderquist (Newport Elementary)
Way to represent your schools and show what dedication and healthy habits can achieve! 💪
Last week, our students got a hands-on look at their future at our CTE annual Steer Your Career event 🚜✨
Fifth graders explored dozens of career paths by getting up close with vehicles used in real professions and connecting with experts in the field 🚓🚑🚛
From first responders to skilled trades and beyond, students had the chance to ask questions, make connections, and imagine what’s possible.
This is one of our favorite events of the year, and it continues to inspire the next generation 💡
A special thank you to Carteret Community College for hosting and to all of our amazing sponsors who brought out incredible vehicles for students to explore 🙌
We were honored to welcome Scott Reintgen—a former North Carolina English & creative arts teacher—who returned to inspire CCPS students with his journey to becoming a successful author 📚✨
He shared insights into his writing process and stories filled with perseverance, action, drama, and page-turning plots students truly connect with 💡🔥
Thank you for visiting and inspiring readers at Newport Middle, Morehead City Middle, Broad Creek Middle, and Beaufort Middle! 🙌📖
🎨🖼️ Thank you to State Employees’ Credit Union in Beaufort, NC, for hosting an art show featuring student work from schools in the eastern part of our county.
💙 We appreciate your support of our students and the arts ✨
