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🌱💙 Start Here. Stay Here. WORK Here. 💙🌱

At Newport Elementary School, one of the greatest strengths of our school is our people ❤️

Every day, our amazing, caring staff goes above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students—creating classrooms where learning is strong, engaging, creative, and fun 📚✨

From building solid academic foundations to finding new ways to spark curiosity and confidence, Newport teachers and staff are dedicated to helping every child succeed 🌟 They know their students, believe in their potential, and work hard to make sure each child feels supported, challenged, and encouraged along the way 🤝

Many of our educators are also deeply rooted in this community—showing up every day to give back, invest in our children, and help shape the future of Newport 💙

Because at Newport Elementary, teaching is more than a job—it’s a commitment to helping students grow, thrive, and believe in themselves 🌱

🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #NewportElementary #SchoolFamily #CommunityStrong #MakingADifference #StudentSuccess
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🌱💙 Start Here. Stay Here. Build a Strong FOUNDATION Here at NES. 💙🌱

At Newport Elementary School, strong foundations begin early—and they matter for a lifetime 📚✨

Learning to read, solve problems, think critically, and communicate effectively starts in the elementary years. That’s why Newport Elementary is committed to providing students with a strong foundation in reading, math, science, social studies, and writing—helping every child build the skills they need for future success 🌟

Through science-based, data-driven instruction, teachers work to meet students where they are and help them grow with confidence 📖➕ From reading lessons that strengthen literacy skills to hands-on math, science, and writing activities that bring learning to life, students are engaged in meaningful learning every day 🔬✏️

At Newport Elementary, teachers are dedicated to using different teaching methods, hands-on experiences, and learning styles to make lessons come alive—because every child learns differently, and every child deserves a strong start 🤝💙

This is where curiosity grows, confidence builds, and students gain the tools they need to succeed—one lesson at a time 🌱

🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #NewportElementary #StrongFoundations #EarlyLearning #ScienceOfReading #FutureReady

5 months ago, Carteret County Public Schools
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💙📚 Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here. 📚💙

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Newport Elementary School—a school rooted in tradition, strong academics, and a community that takes care of one another ❤️

The Newport school community has been shaping young minds for generations. Beginning with Newport Consolidated School around 1926, local students attended school together from the elementary years all the way through high school 🌱 For decades, it served as an important gathering place and cornerstone of the Newport community.

As Carteret County grew and schools evolved, a new chapter began. When West Carteret High School opened in 1963, Newport’s high school students transitioned there, bringing the era of the consolidated school to a close. Over time, elementary and middle grades evolved into the separate Newport schools we know and love today—continuing a long tradition of learning, connection, and community 💙

At Newport Elementary, learning is hands-on and meaningful every day 💡 From strong math and reading instruction ➕📖 to creative art experiences 🎨, engaging classroom activities, and exciting field trips 🚍, students are growing academically while discovering new passions along the way.

But what makes Newport Elementary truly special is its people 💙 Families, staff, and students form a close-knit, caring school community—one that celebrates successes, supports one another, and always steps up when someone needs help 🤝

At Newport Elementary, students are building strong foundations, lasting friendships, and the confidence to thrive—both inside and outside the classroom 🌟

🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps

Historical Photos Courtesy of Newport School Alumni Facebook Page

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #NewportElementary #SchoolFamily #CommunityStrong #RootedInTradition

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Allison Graham, principal of Morehead City Middle, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals from all regions of the
state. The program is designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association (NCPAPA) and sponsored by the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD.) Congratulations on your accomplishment, Principal Graham!
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🌱 Did you know? Results matter for your family! 📚✨ Families choose CCPS because our students continue to grow and succeed every year. 💙💚 🏆 Top 10 in North Carolina in Reading, Math, and Science 🌎 #1 in the Southeast Region in multiple academic areas 📈 94% of student groups increased achievement At CCPS, we serve ALL students — and help ALL students grow. 🌟 From strong academics to student success, Carteret County Public Schools is preparing every student for the future. 🎓 🌱 Start here. Stay here. Grow here. Learn more or enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
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☀️🍎 CCPS Summer Grab & Go Meals are back for Summer 2026! 🍎☀️

Make summer meals simple! Families can pre-order meal packs by May 28 for convenient Thursday pick-up beginning June 11. 🚗🥪🍓

📅 Every Thursday beginning June 11
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Pick-up locations:
🏫 Beaufort Elementary
🏫 Bogue Sound Elementary
🏫 Morehead Primary
🏫 Smyrna Elementary

✅ Pre-order required by May 28

For details and sign-up information, visit:
🔗 bit.ly/ccpssummermeals

#CCPS #CarteretCountySchools #SummerMeals #CCPSStrong #FuelingSuccess
5 months ago, Carteret County Public Schools
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🏴‍☠️🎉 The answers are in, Pirate Family! 🎉🏴‍☠️

Did you guess them all? 👀💙

These familiar faces once walked the halls of Atlantic Elementary as students—and today, they’re back serving the next generation of Pirates 🌊📚

✨ Holly Styron
✨ Leslee Fulcher
✨ Sarah Block
✨ Deidre Arthur
✨ Faith Ann Styron
✨ Hazel Taylor
✨ Ben Johnson

We were able to locate yearbook photos for most of our AES alumni staff—but for Hazel Taylor and Ben Johnson, we couldn’t find archived yearbook images this time 📸

So here’s your challenge, Pirate Family 👀👇
Do you have an old AES yearbook or childhood photo that might feature Ms. Taylor or Mr. Johnson at AES? Help us uncover those memories, and post them here! 💙🏴‍☠️

At Atlantic Elementary, this is what makes our school so special—a legacy of students returning home to teach, lead, and give back 🌱

That’s heritage. That’s tradition. That’s Pirate pride. 🏴‍☠️❤️

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #AtlanticElementary #AESPride #PirateFamily #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate #CommunityTradition
5 months ago, Carteret County Public Schools
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🎄🎉🏴‍☠️ Start Here. Stay Here. CELEBRATE Here at AES. 🏴‍☠️🎉🎄

At Atlantic Elementary, there’s always something to celebrate—and the whole community comes together to make it special 💙

From joyful holiday student performances that bring families together 🎶 to visits from the Easter Bunny 🐰, and even fun moments of staff dress-up and schoolwide celebrations 🎭, AES knows how to create memories that students carry with them for years to come.

But the celebrations don’t stop there. We also take pride in recognizing the big accomplishments that help our school grow 🌱 From receiving a Big Rock Foundation grant to support our students ❤️ to becoming an official Project ADAM Heart Safe School 🫀, AES continues to invest in a safe, strong future for every Pirate.

At AES, school is more than a place to learn—it’s a place where milestones matter, traditions are treasured, and the entire community shows up to celebrate one another 🏴‍☠️🌊

🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #AtlanticElementary #PirateFamily #CommunityPride #AESStrong
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🔬⚙️ Start Here. Stay Here. STEM Here. ⚙️🔬

At Atlantic Elementary, learning is hands-on, engaging, and full of discovery 💙

Through STEM activities, our Pirate students are learning to think critically, solve problems, collaborate, and explore how the world works 🌎✨ From building and creating to experimenting and asking questions, students are developing skills that prepare them for the future—while having fun in the process! 🚀

Hands-on learning helps students make real-world connections, build confidence, and discover that mistakes are simply part of learning and growing 🧠🤝

At AES, we believe some of the best learning happens when students can touch it, build it, test it, and experience it for themselves 🌱

🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #AtlanticElementary #STEMLearning #HandsOnLearning #FutureReady #PiratePride
6 months ago, Carteret County Public Schools
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🏴‍☠️👀 AES Pirate Family… it’s time to guess WHO!??! 👀🏴‍☠️

Did you know that several members of our Atlantic Elementary School staff once walked these same halls as students? 💙

That’s right—FIVE AES staff members are also proud AES alumni! 📚✨

Take a look at these throwback photos and see if you can guess who’s who 👇⬇️ Drop your guesses in the comments! 🏆

There’s something special about a school that feels so much like home that students grow up and come back to serve the next generation ❤️ For our alumni-turned-staff, it’s an incredible privilege to work at the very school that helped shape who they are.

We’ll reveal the answers later today… so start guessing, Pirate Family! 🏴‍☠️⏰

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #AtlanticElementary #PirateFamily #AESPride #GuessWho #OnceAPirateAlwaysAPirate
6 months ago, Carteret County Public Schools
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Today’s School Social Media Takeover: Atlantic Elementary School! 🌊🏫💙 Welcome to Atlantic, North Carolina — a proud coastal community where tradition, family, and school spirit run deep! ❤️⚓ Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Atlantic Elementary School, a small school with BIG pride! 🌟 Atlantic’s rich educational history dates back more than 120 years. 📚 In 1905, community leaders helped open the Atlantic Graded School, which became the first county graded school and high school in Carteret County. By 1906, students from communities across Down East Carteret County traveled to Atlantic for educational opportunities, and many even boarded with local families to attend school. ✨ In 1950, a new Atlantic School building opened, serving students from Atlantic, Cedar Island, Sea Level, and Stacy. The school remained the heart of the community for generations, with the last graduating class of Atlantic High School graduating in 1965. 🏫💙 Today, Atlantic Elementary continues that proud tradition as a close-knit community school where generations of families have walked the halls and where students are known, loved, and supported. 🫶 As you view today’s photos, you’ll see pieces of Atlantic Elementary’s story — from historic school buildings and class photos to the smiling faces that continue the school’s legacy today. 📸✨ Small school. Big pride. Big heart. 🌊💙 This takeover is part of our Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here. campaign — highlighting the amazing opportunities available in all Carteret County Public Schools elementary schools! 🌟 Thinking about joining the CCPS family? Learn more and enroll today: 🔗 https://www.carteretcountyschools.org/page/enrollment #CCPSProud #AtlanticElementary #SchoolTakeover #SmallSchoolBigPride #StartHereStayHereGrowHere #CarteretCountySchools :
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🛝💙 Thank You Again, Big Rock Foundation! 💙🛝

Big smiles and happy hearts are all around at Harkers Island Elementary as students enjoy their new playground 🎉🏝️

Another huge THANK YOU to the Big Rock Foundation for awarding grants that helped make this exciting addition possible for our students ❤️

This playground is more than just a place to play—it’s a space for laughter, friendships, movement, and making memories 🌞🤝

Your support is helping our students Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here. while enjoying all the fun that comes with being part of the HIES family 🌱

#CCPS #HarkersIslandElementary #BigRockFoundation #IslandPride #ThankYou #PlayLearnGrow
6 months ago, Carteret County Public Schools
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🤝💙 Start Here. Stay Here. We are Family Here at HIES. 💙🤝

At Harkers Island Elementary, families are part of the school family ❤️

Our Parent & Family Engagement Night brought students, families, and staff together for an evening of learning, connection, and fun 🎉📚

Moments like these strengthen the partnership between home and school—because when families are engaged, students thrive 🌱✨

At HIES, we know the best learning happens when we grow together as one Islander family 🏝️💙

🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #HarkersIslandElementary #FamilyEngagement #IslanderFamily #CommunityStrong
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📚✨ Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here. ✨📚

At Harkers Island Elementary, learning comes to life through hands-on experiences, creativity, and student success 💙

From engaging classroom activities that make learning meaningful ✏️🧠 to celebrating our talented students at Young Authors Awards Night 📖🏆, HIES students are growing into confident learners, thinkers, and creators every day.

We believe learning should be active, exciting, and filled with opportunities for students to shine 🌟

At Harkers Island Elementary, we’re helping students build strong foundations—and even stronger futures 🌱

🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #HarkersIslandElementary #HandsOnLearning #YoungAuthors #IslandPride
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🎉🏝️ The answers are in, HIES family! 🏝️🎉

Did you guess them all? 👀💙

From yearbook memories to making memories for today’s students, these Harkers Island Elementary alumni are now helping shape the next generation of Islanders 🌊📚

Pictured in order:

✨ Chelsea Davis Guthrie
✨ Allison Smith Guthrie
✨ Walter Jack Davis
✨ Derek Guthrie
✨ Paula Willis
✨ Renee Gillikin Koegler

Talk about Islander pride and tradition! ❤️ At Harkers Island Elementary, generations of families have walked these halls—and many come back to give back to the school and community that helped shape them.

That’s what makes the HIES family so special: deep roots, strong connections, and a commitment to helping students Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here. 🌱💙

Which one surprised you the most? Drop a ❤️ for our proud HIES alumni/staff below! ⬇️

Want to view more public yearbooks from HIES or Down East? Go here: https://www.carteretcountyyearbooks.com/yearbooks/harkers-island-school/

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #HarkersIslandElementary #IslanderFamily #HIESPride #OnceAnIslanderAlwaysAnIslander
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👀 Can you guess which current Harkers Island Elementary employees are featured in these yearbook throwback photos?

There’s something special about the Harkers Island Elementary family ❤️

For generations, Islanders have walked these halls, built lifelong friendships, and carried on traditions that make this school such a special place to learn and grow 🌊📚 And sometimes… they come right back to serve the next generation of students! 🍎✨

Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️👇 and see how many you can get right! 🏆

We’ll reveal the answers in 30 minutes ⏰

Here’s a hint: Once an Islander, always an Islander 💙🌊

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #HarkersIslandElementary #IslanderFamily #ThrowbackChallenge #IslandTradition
6 months ago, Carteret County Public Schools
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🌊⚓ Today’s School Social Media Takeover: Harkers Island Elementary! ⚓🌊

Welcome to beautiful Harkers Island, where strong traditions, close-knit community, and student success come together at Harkers Island Elementary School! 💙🏫

Today, we’re taking you inside one of Carteret County’s most unique and treasured schools—a place where students thrive academically, feel supported, and experience a true sense of family. ❤️

Did you know Harkers Island Elementary has a rich history dating back more than 160 years? 📚⏳

🌟 A Look Back at Harkers Island Elementary:
📖 1864 – The island’s first school was established by Miss Jenny Bell, who traveled from Boston with support from the Northern Methodist Episcopal Church to bring education to the community.
🏫 1940s – The school served grades 1–12 and became a gathering place for the community, hosting memorable events like school operettas. 🎭
🦆 1988 – The school hosted the first annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, helping inspire what would become the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center.
⭐ Today – Harkers Island Elementary is recognized for strong academic achievement , supportive staff, community feel, and support of military-connected families 💜

Under the current leadership of Principal Brooke DePinto, Harkers Island Elementary continues to honor the island’s deep maritime heritage while preparing students for bright futures. 🌊⚓

Follow along throughout the day as we highlight the students, staff, traditions, and heart that make Harkers Island Elementary such a special place to learn and grow! 💙✨ #CCPSProud #HarkersIslandElementary #SchoolTakeover #IslandStrong #StartHereStayHereGrowHere
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💙🤝 Start Here. Stay Here. We CARE Here at CPC. 🤝💙

At Carteret Preschool Center, we believe the strongest learning happens in a place filled with love, support, and connection 🌱

Our staff and students care for one another every day—building a school family where kindness and encouragement are part of everything we do 💙

We are proud to support our military-connected families, including special recognition on Purple Up Day, when we honor the resilience and strength of military children across our community 🇺🇸💜

Families are also an essential part of CPC life—showing up, volunteering, and celebrating milestones like Preschool Graduation Day, where we come together to honor just how far our youngest learners have come 🎓✨

At CPC, we don’t just teach children—we support them, celebrate them, and grow alongside them 🌱

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #CarteretPreschoolCenter #PurpleUpDay #MilitaryFamilies #SchoolFamily #NCPreK
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🎄🎃👕 Start Here. Stay Here. Celebrate Community Here at CPC. 👕🎄🎃

At Carteret Preschool Center, we celebrate learning—and we celebrate community! 💙

From visiting local assisted living facilities to share joy and connection ❤️, to festive favorites like our Halloween Parade 🎃, Pajama Day 😴, Polar Express experiences 🚂, and Holiday Show performances 🎶, every season brings meaningful memories for our students and families 🌟

These traditions help children build confidence, empathy, and a strong sense of belonging—while strengthening bonds between school, families, and our community 🌱🤝

At CPC, every celebration is a chance to grow together 💙

#CCPS #StartStayGrow #CarteretPreschoolCenter #NCPreK #SchoolCommunity #EarlyLearningJoy #Traditions
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🌟🎓 Celebrating Success at CCPS! 🌟🎓

Today, we were proud to honor our incredible Carteret County Public Schools students who are completing the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) program in collaboration with Carteret Community College! 👏💙

Families, friends, and supporters joined us for a special Friends & Family Culinary/Landscaping Event at the Hospitality and Culinary Arts Building on the campus of CCC to celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements of these outstanding students. 🍽️🌿

From culinary skills to landscaping talents, our students have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to building bright futures. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and cannot wait to see what comes next! 🎉✨

A huge thank you to the staff, families, and community partners who continue to support student success every step of the way. 💙💛 #CCPSProud #CareerReady #StudentSuccess #FutureFocused #CCPSCTE
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