🎨🔬 Start Here. Stay Here. Be Curious Here at CPC. 🔬🎨
At Carteret Preschool Center, curiosity leads the way! 💙
Inside the classroom, students are learning through hands-on science activities, finger painting, creative art projects, learning centers, and guided instruction with caring teachers ✏️🧪🎨
Every activity is designed to help children explore, ask questions, and build foundational skills in literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning 🌱
With teachers supporting each step, students are growing in confidence while discovering just how fun learning can be 🤝✨
#CCPS #StartStayGrow #CarteretPreschoolCenter #NCPreK #HandsOnLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation
At Carteret Preschool Center, curiosity leads the way! 💙
Inside the classroom, students are learning through hands-on science activities, finger painting, creative art projects, learning centers, and guided instruction with caring teachers ✏️🧪🎨
Every activity is designed to help children explore, ask questions, and build foundational skills in literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning 🌱
With teachers supporting each step, students are growing in confidence while discovering just how fun learning can be 🤝✨
#CCPS #StartStayGrow #CarteretPreschoolCenter #NCPreK #HandsOnLearning #EarlyChildhoodEducation
🎉👶 Start Here. Stay Here. Play Here at CPC. 👶🎉
At the Carteret Preschool Center, learning starts with movement, curiosity, and joy! 💙
On the playground, children are building strength, confidence, and friendships through play 🛝🤝
And beyond the classroom, learning continues on exciting adventures—like field trips to places such as Garner Farms, where students explore the world around them in real, hands-on ways 🚜🌽
Every experience is designed to help children learn through discovery, movement, and connection 🌱✨
Because at CPC, play is learning—and learning is everywhere!
#CCPS #StartStayGrow #CarteretPreschoolCenter #NCPreK #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyLearning
At the Carteret Preschool Center, learning starts with movement, curiosity, and joy! 💙
On the playground, children are building strength, confidence, and friendships through play 🛝🤝
And beyond the classroom, learning continues on exciting adventures—like field trips to places such as Garner Farms, where students explore the world around them in real, hands-on ways 🚜🌽
Every experience is designed to help children learn through discovery, movement, and connection 🌱✨
Because at CPC, play is learning—and learning is everywhere!
#CCPS #StartStayGrow #CarteretPreschoolCenter #NCPreK #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyLearning
🎉👶 Carteret Preschool Center is taking over our social media today! 👶🎉
We’re excited to spotlight Carteret Preschool Center (CPC)—a nurturing, inclusive early childhood school where learning begins for our youngest learners in Carteret County 💙
CPC serves approximately children ages 3–5, including students in NC Pre-K and Developmental Day programs, with classrooms designed to support both typically developing children and those with additional needs 🌱 Each classroom is led by a certified teacher and supported by a teacher assistant to ensure strong, individualized attention for every child 📚🤝
At CPC, staff quickly become like family, creating a warm, welcoming environment where every child is seen, valued, and encouraged to grow ❤️
NC Pre-K at CPC provides high-quality early learning experiences that help build the foundation for school readiness, early literacy, and lifelong learning success ✏️✨
📍 CPC is part of a broader network of early learning sites across Carteret County Public Schools, including:
-Atlantic Elementary, Beaufort Elementary, Bogue Sound Elementary, Carteret Preschool Center, Childcare Network, Excel Learning Center, Morehead City Primary, Smyrna Elementary, and White Oak Elementary. 🌊 Check our website for more information at cpc.carteretcountyschools.org
From first steps in Pre-K to kindergarten readiness, CPC helps children start strong so they can stay strong and grow strong 🌱
🔗 Learn more and enroll: bit.ly/enrollccps
#StartStayGrow #CarteretPreschoolCenter #NCPK #EarlyLearning
🏆🧠 Congratulations to our Morehead City Middle School Quiz Bowl Team on earning the County Championship! 🎉👏
Your hard work, teamwork, quick thinking, and dedication to learning paid off. Competing in Quiz Bowl takes knowledge, preparation, and the ability to think fast under pressure ! 💡📚
A big thank you to the coaches, staff, and families who supported them along the way. 🎊🐾
Your hard work, teamwork, quick thinking, and dedication to learning paid off. Competing in Quiz Bowl takes knowledge, preparation, and the ability to think fast under pressure ! 💡📚
A big thank you to the coaches, staff, and families who supported them along the way. 🎊🐾
Wear GREEN tomorrow, May 12, to support Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Together, we can help raise awareness, encourage kindness, and remind others they are not alone. Mental health matters for everyone. #MentalHealthAwareness #WearGreen
🌱 Did You Know?
A great place for teachers to work is a great place for students to learn.
✔ 95% of CCPS staff say their school is a good place to work
✔ 94% would recommend their school to parents
✔ 91% feel loyal to their school
When educators feel supported, students benefit every day through stronger relationships, consistency, and care.
That’s one more reason families choose to Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here.
📲 Enroll today: https://bit.ly/enrollccps
(Teacher Working Conditions Survey, 2026)
A great place for teachers to work is a great place for students to learn.
✔ 95% of CCPS staff say their school is a good place to work
✔ 94% would recommend their school to parents
✔ 91% feel loyal to their school
When educators feel supported, students benefit every day through stronger relationships, consistency, and care.
That’s one more reason families choose to Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here.
📲 Enroll today: https://bit.ly/enrollccps
(Teacher Working Conditions Survey, 2026)
All month long, we’re shining a spotlight on our elementary schools! Each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, in May, an elementary school will take over our social media channels to show you what makes their school a great place to learn and grow, and a great place to ENROLL.
This week:
📅 Tuesday – Carteret Preschool Center
📅 Wednesday – Harkers Island Elementary
📅 Thursday – Atlantic 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! 👏
This week:
📅 Tuesday – Carteret Preschool Center
📅 Wednesday – Harkers Island Elementary
📅 Thursday – Atlantic 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! 👏
🚨 Canvas Update for CCPS Families & Staff 🚨
We’re pleased to share that Canvas access will be restored beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Following a thorough forensic review by cybersecurity experts at CrowdStrike, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has informed us that the Canvas environment is considered safe for operations. Investigators found no evidence of an active compromise or ongoing threat, and statewide services are being restored.
Beginning tomorrow morning, students, staff, and families may resume normal use of:
✅ Canvas through web browsers and NCEdCloud
✅ The Canvas mobile app
✅ Off-campus courses and NCVPS materials
We are incredibly grateful to our teachers, staff, students, and families for your patience, flexibility, and partnership throughout this disruption. Learning continued because of your commitment.
For continued updates and additional information, visit the News section on the main page of our website or this direct link:
https://www.carteretcountyschools.org/article/2879587
We’re pleased to share that Canvas access will be restored beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Following a thorough forensic review by cybersecurity experts at CrowdStrike, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has informed us that the Canvas environment is considered safe for operations. Investigators found no evidence of an active compromise or ongoing threat, and statewide services are being restored.
Beginning tomorrow morning, students, staff, and families may resume normal use of:
✅ Canvas through web browsers and NCEdCloud
✅ The Canvas mobile app
✅ Off-campus courses and NCVPS materials
We are incredibly grateful to our teachers, staff, students, and families for your patience, flexibility, and partnership throughout this disruption. Learning continued because of your commitment.
For continued updates and additional information, visit the News section on the main page of our website or this direct link:
https://www.carteretcountyschools.org/article/2879587
🚨 Important CCPS Cybersecurity Update – Canvas Services Suspended 🚨
Carteret County Public Schools has now received direct confirmation from Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, that our district was among institutions impacted in the recent national cybersecurity incident.
Following guidance from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and to help protect student and staff information, CCPS has suspended all access to Canvas until further notice.
Students, staff, and parents should NOT attempt to access Canvas through:
• Web browsers
• The Canvas mobile app
• NCVPS or off-campus Canvas courses
Our technology team is working alongside state cybersecurity experts to evaluate the situation and protect district data. While Canvas access is temporarily unavailable, teaching and learning will continue across CCPS.
We appreciate your patience and partnership as we prioritize the security of our students, staff, and systems.
For full details and all current and future updates, please visit the main page NEWS section of our website:
👉 https://www.carteretcountyschools.org/article/2879587
Carteret County Public Schools has now received direct confirmation from Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, that our district was among institutions impacted in the recent national cybersecurity incident.
Following guidance from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and to help protect student and staff information, CCPS has suspended all access to Canvas until further notice.
Students, staff, and parents should NOT attempt to access Canvas through:
• Web browsers
• The Canvas mobile app
• NCVPS or off-campus Canvas courses
Our technology team is working alongside state cybersecurity experts to evaluate the situation and protect district data. While Canvas access is temporarily unavailable, teaching and learning will continue across CCPS.
We appreciate your patience and partnership as we prioritize the security of our students, staff, and systems.
For full details and all current and future updates, please visit the main page NEWS section of our website:
👉 https://www.carteretcountyschools.org/article/2879587
CCPS is actively monitoring a nationwide cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, the learning management system used in our high schools.
At this time, there is no confirmation that any Carteret County Public Schools data has been compromised.
We are also alerting families to recent scam attempts involving individuals falsely claiming to represent ACT or other testing organizations and requesting payment information. Please remember: CCPS and NCDPI will never request payment for state-required testing by phone, email, or text.
We encourage families to remain vigilant and cautious of any suspicious messages or calls.
For full details and ongoing updates, please visit the main page of our website or:
👉 https://www.carteretcountyschools.org/article/2879587
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our schools safe and informed.
At this time, there is no confirmation that any Carteret County Public Schools data has been compromised.
We are also alerting families to recent scam attempts involving individuals falsely claiming to represent ACT or other testing organizations and requesting payment information. Please remember: CCPS and NCDPI will never request payment for state-required testing by phone, email, or text.
We encourage families to remain vigilant and cautious of any suspicious messages or calls.
For full details and ongoing updates, please visit the main page of our website or:
👉 https://www.carteretcountyschools.org/article/2879587
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our schools safe and informed.
💙 Start Here. Stay Here. Play Together Here at MCES. 💙
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends—it continues through connection, laughter, and community ❤️
Our Family Game Night brings together students, parents, teachers, and staff for an evening of friendly competition, learning, and fun 🤝🎉
From games and teamwork to shared laughter and prize-winning moments 🏆, it’s a reminder that when a school community comes together, relationships grow stronger and learning becomes even more meaningful 🌱
Because at MCES, we believe: a school that plays together and learns together, stays together 💙
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends—it continues through connection, laughter, and community ❤️
Our Family Game Night brings together students, parents, teachers, and staff for an evening of friendly competition, learning, and fun 🤝🎉
From games and teamwork to shared laughter and prize-winning moments 🏆, it’s a reminder that when a school community comes together, relationships grow stronger and learning becomes even more meaningful 🌱
Because at MCES, we believe: a school that plays together and learns together, stays together 💙
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
🌊🏃♂️ Start Here. Stay Here. RUN Here For a Cause at MCES. 🏃♀️🌊
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, school spirit and community support come together in an unforgettable way with the Dolphin Dash 💙🐬
Now in its 11th year (2026), this annual tradition brings together all 4th and 5th grade students for a 1-mile fun run on the beach, celebrating fitness, teamwork, and school pride 🌊✨
More than just a run, the Dolphin Dash is a community effort—families participate, local sponsors get involved, and funds are raised to support teachers and provide classroom resources and supplies 📚🤝
It’s a powerful example of what makes MCES special: a school community that shows up, gives back, and grows together 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, school spirit and community support come together in an unforgettable way with the Dolphin Dash 💙🐬
Now in its 11th year (2026), this annual tradition brings together all 4th and 5th grade students for a 1-mile fun run on the beach, celebrating fitness, teamwork, and school pride 🌊✨
More than just a run, the Dolphin Dash is a community effort—families participate, local sponsors get involved, and funds are raised to support teachers and provide classroom resources and supplies 📚🤝
It’s a powerful example of what makes MCES special: a school community that shows up, gives back, and grows together 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
💙⭐ Start Here. Stay Here. SERVE Here at MCES. ⭐💙
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, learning goes beyond the classroom—it’s about serving, supporting, and lifting up one another 🤝
Through the Stars and Stripes Club, students honor veterans and support military-connected families—part of why MCES is proud to be a Purple Star Legacy School for 6 years 🇺🇸
On Unity Day, students come together to promote kindness, empathy, and inclusion—reminding us all that we are stronger together 💛
And on special days like the PINK OUT in memory of Brittany Kelly, the entire school community shows up in love and support, standing together for a cause that touches so many 💗
This is a school that doesn’t just teach—it loves and serves its community every single day 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, learning goes beyond the classroom—it’s about serving, supporting, and lifting up one another 🤝
Through the Stars and Stripes Club, students honor veterans and support military-connected families—part of why MCES is proud to be a Purple Star Legacy School for 6 years 🇺🇸
On Unity Day, students come together to promote kindness, empathy, and inclusion—reminding us all that we are stronger together 💛
And on special days like the PINK OUT in memory of Brittany Kelly, the entire school community shows up in love and support, standing together for a cause that touches so many 💗
This is a school that doesn’t just teach—it loves and serves its community every single day 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
📚✨ Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here at MCES. ✨📚
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, strong academics are at the center of everything we do 💙
From students creating posters to master the scientific method 🔬 to classrooms building a shared understanding of expectations for success, learning here is intentional, engaging, and focused every day ✏️
Our students also benefit from meaningful, real-world learning experiences that bring lessons to life—like a visit from the NC Teacher of the Year 🌟 and the NC Dairy Mobile Classroom, where students explored agriculture, nutrition, and science in a hands-on way 🐄🥛
And in every classroom, teachers are committed to meeting students where they are, providing individualized support to help each learner grow with confidence 🤝
This is where students are prepared, challenged, and supported—ready for what comes next 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, strong academics are at the center of everything we do 💙
From students creating posters to master the scientific method 🔬 to classrooms building a shared understanding of expectations for success, learning here is intentional, engaging, and focused every day ✏️
Our students also benefit from meaningful, real-world learning experiences that bring lessons to life—like a visit from the NC Teacher of the Year 🌟 and the NC Dairy Mobile Classroom, where students explored agriculture, nutrition, and science in a hands-on way 🐄🥛
And in every classroom, teachers are committed to meeting students where they are, providing individualized support to help each learner grow with confidence 🤝
This is where students are prepared, challenged, and supported—ready for what comes next 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
🏫📸 Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Your Knowledge of History Here. 📸🏫
Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn tells a story more than a century in the making 🌊
Established in 1906 as Camp Glenn, this site began as a North Carolina National Guard training camp before evolving into something even greater. During World War I, it was transformed into a U.S. Navy base, and by 1920–1921, it became one of the nation’s first Coast Guard air stations ✈️⚓
As the years passed, this historic ground transitioned from preparing soldiers to preparing students. The campus became home to Camp Glenn Elementary, and later, with district growth and reorganization, it evolved into Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn—carrying both names and legacies forward.
Today, the school serves as a dedicated grades 4–5 campus, intentionally designed by Carteret County Public Schools to support students as they transition from primary school to middle school—giving them the confidence, independence, and academic foundation they need for what comes next 🌱
From military training grounds to a thriving school community, this campus has always been about preparing for the future—just in different ways.
📸 Take a look at how far we’ve come… and how strong the future is. If you have any memories of Morehead City Elementary or Camp Glenn Elementary, please post your memories or photos. What a history and a legacy!
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
Sources: From the John Van Bokkelen Metts Papers, WWI 62, WWI Papers, Military Collection, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, N.C.
From The Library of Congress, Wootten-Moulton (Firm), photographer
From If You Grew Up In Morehead City, NC Then You Remember... Facebook pages
Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn tells a story more than a century in the making 🌊
Established in 1906 as Camp Glenn, this site began as a North Carolina National Guard training camp before evolving into something even greater. During World War I, it was transformed into a U.S. Navy base, and by 1920–1921, it became one of the nation’s first Coast Guard air stations ✈️⚓
As the years passed, this historic ground transitioned from preparing soldiers to preparing students. The campus became home to Camp Glenn Elementary, and later, with district growth and reorganization, it evolved into Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn—carrying both names and legacies forward.
Today, the school serves as a dedicated grades 4–5 campus, intentionally designed by Carteret County Public Schools to support students as they transition from primary school to middle school—giving them the confidence, independence, and academic foundation they need for what comes next 🌱
From military training grounds to a thriving school community, this campus has always been about preparing for the future—just in different ways.
📸 Take a look at how far we’ve come… and how strong the future is. If you have any memories of Morehead City Elementary or Camp Glenn Elementary, please post your memories or photos. What a history and a legacy!
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
Sources: From the John Van Bokkelen Metts Papers, WWI 62, WWI Papers, Military Collection, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, N.C.
From The Library of Congress, Wootten-Moulton (Firm), photographer
From If You Grew Up In Morehead City, NC Then You Remember... Facebook pages
🌊🏫 Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here at Morehead City Elementary School. 🏫🌊
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, students in grades 4–5 are learning and growing on a campus rich in history and purpose. 💙
Located on the historic site of Camp Glenn, established in 1906 as a North Carolina National Guard training facility and later used by the Navy and Coast Guard, this campus has long been a place where people prepare for what’s next. Today, that mission continues as students build the skills they need for the future 📚✨
Morehead City Elementary is a family-oriented school that provides the perfect bridge between elementary and middle school—supporting students during these important transition years 🌱
With dedicated teachers focused on academic growth, a positive school culture, and strong communication with families, students are set up for success both in and out of the classroom 🤝
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
At Morehead City Elementary at Camp Glenn, students in grades 4–5 are learning and growing on a campus rich in history and purpose. 💙
Located on the historic site of Camp Glenn, established in 1906 as a North Carolina National Guard training facility and later used by the Navy and Coast Guard, this campus has long been a place where people prepare for what’s next. Today, that mission continues as students build the skills they need for the future 📚✨
Morehead City Elementary is a family-oriented school that provides the perfect bridge between elementary and middle school—supporting students during these important transition years 🌱
With dedicated teachers focused on academic growth, a positive school culture, and strong communication with families, students are set up for success both in and out of the classroom 🤝
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
❤️🎃 Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here as a FAMILY. 🎃❤️
At Morehead City Primary, learning and family fun go hand in hand!
From second graders getting creative while carving pumpkins 🎃 to families coming together for a festive Fall Festival 🍁, to our Winter Games Parent Night, our school is full of moments that make memories last a lifetime ❤️
It’s experiences like these that build strong connections between school, students, and families—creating a place where everyone belongs 🤝
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
At Morehead City Primary, learning and family fun go hand in hand!
From second graders getting creative while carving pumpkins 🎃 to families coming together for a festive Fall Festival 🍁, to our Winter Games Parent Night, our school is full of moments that make memories last a lifetime ❤️
It’s experiences like these that build strong connections between school, students, and families—creating a place where everyone belongs 🤝
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
📚🌍 Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here as a READER. 🌍📚
A love of reading starts early at Morehead City Primary!
From participating in the Global Read Aloud—connecting our students to readers around the world 🌎—to celebrating third graders in the media center after completing their summer reading goals, to sending a portable library out to kids during the summer, 📖✨, literacy is at the heart of what we do.
These experiences help students grow as readers, thinkers, and global learners—one story at a time. Our reading programs are also based in the science of reading, a proven, research-based program that builds a reading foundation early. 💙
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
#CCPS #StartStayGrow #MoreheadCityPrimary #GlobalReadAloud #LiteracyMatters
🛝🌞 Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here at MCPS Pre-K. 🌞🛝
Learning through play is where it all begins! Our Pre-K students are building social skills, confidence, and friendships out on the playground 💙
From climbing and exploring to laughing and sharing, every moment helps develop the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally 😊
At Morehead City Primary, even playtime is part of the learning journey! 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
#CCPS #StartStayGrow #MoreheadCityPrimary #PreK #LearningThroughPlay
🔬✨ Start Here. Stay Here. Grow Here at MCPS. ✨🔬
Innovation starts early at Morehead City Primary! Here, our first graders are diving into a hands-on STEAM project, exploring, creating, and problem-solving in ways that spark curiosity and critical thinking 💡
From building to experimenting, these young learners are discovering that learning is exciting, engaging, and full of possibilities 🚀
It’s more than a lesson—it’s the beginning of future-ready skills. 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
#CCPS #StartStayGrow #MoreheadCityPrimary #STEAMLearning #FutureReady
Innovation starts early at Morehead City Primary! Here, our first graders are diving into a hands-on STEAM project, exploring, creating, and problem-solving in ways that spark curiosity and critical thinking 💡
From building to experimenting, these young learners are discovering that learning is exciting, engaging, and full of possibilities 🚀
It’s more than a lesson—it’s the beginning of future-ready skills. 🌱
🔗 Enroll today: bit.ly/enrollccps
#CCPS #StartStayGrow #MoreheadCityPrimary #STEAMLearning #FutureReady
