⚠️ Early Closure Notice – Carteret County Public Schools
📅 Today is a regularly scheduled staff workday, but due to predicted ⛈️ severe weather this afternoon, all CCPS school and district buildings will close by 12:00 p.m. today.
❌ All afternoon and evening activities are also cancelled.
🌦️ Please stay safe and monitor local weather conditions.
📅 Today is a regularly scheduled staff workday, but due to predicted ⛈️ severe weather this afternoon, all CCPS school and district buildings will close by 12:00 p.m. today.
❌ All afternoon and evening activities are also cancelled.
🌦️ Please stay safe and monitor local weather conditions.
🎶 Big news for Morehead City Middle School! 🎶
The Morehead City Middle School Honors Band has earned an invitation to perform in the Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Band Festival in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25!
The band was selected as one of the Top 8 middle school bands in the entire Southeastern United States and will perform at the prestigious Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta.
👏 These talented students will be proudly representing Carteret County Public Schools on the national stage, showcasing the dedication, talent, and hard work of our young musicians and their directors.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students and wishing them the best as they take the stage in Atlanta! 🎺🥁🎵
The Morehead City Middle School Honors Band has earned an invitation to perform in the Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Band Festival in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25!
The band was selected as one of the Top 8 middle school bands in the entire Southeastern United States and will perform at the prestigious Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta.
👏 These talented students will be proudly representing Carteret County Public Schools on the national stage, showcasing the dedication, talent, and hard work of our young musicians and their directors.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students and wishing them the best as they take the stage in Atlanta! 🎺🥁🎵
NC Pre-K Round Up Starts WEDNESDAY, March 11th
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, starting this WEDNESDAY, March 11th, Spanish interpretor provided, too!
Parents- Visit this link:
https://cpc.carteretcountyschools.org
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, starting this WEDNESDAY, March 11th, Spanish interpretor provided, too!
Parents- Visit this link:
https://cpc.carteretcountyschools.org
Congratulations to Croatan High School math teacher Lynn Derosia for being named a finalist for the ECU Clinical Teacher of the Year Award! 🎉 Selected from more than 50 nominations, Ms. Derosia was recognized for her dedication to mentoring future educators and supporting teacher candidates during their student teaching experience. We are proud of the impact she is making both in her classroom and in preparing the next generation of teachers! 🍎📚
👀 Students spotted this weekend!
Cheerleaders from Beaufort Middle and Newport Middle are representing Carteret County together at a competition in Fayetteville! 📣✨
More Ways for Our Students to Play! 🏅
We love seeing our students compete in the Special Olympics every year! Our friends at Special Olympics Carteret County are looking to expand regular season competition beyond bowling and bocce to offer year-round sports like surfing, basketball, and pickleball.
They need the community's help to make it happen:
Volunteers & Coaches: They are 100% volunteer-run and need leaders for new sports.
Sponsors: To keep programs free for all athletes and families.
If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved or want to sign up an athlete (ages 8+), check them out!
📩 Email: carteret@sonc.net
📍 Follow: Special Olympics Carteret County
West Carteret High School NJROTC cadets hosted their Annual Area Manager Inspection ⚓ — a comprehensive review conducted by Navy leadership examining every aspect of the program, from financial accountability and property management to cadet performance and drill execution.
West Carteret NJROTC was formally and proudly presented with the Distinguished Unit Award with Honors for 2025 🏅. This prestigious calendar-year recognition reflects excellence across all program standards. Rather than mailing the award, the Area Manager chose to present it in person — a meaningful testament to the strength of this unit.
Most importantly, WCHS cadets represented themselves, West Carteret High School, and Carteret County Public Schools with professionalism, discipline, and pride. Their performance exemplifies the leadership, character, and commitment cultivated through the NJROTC program.
Congratulations to all cadets and instructors on this outstanding achievement.
West Carteret NJROTC was formally and proudly presented with the Distinguished Unit Award with Honors for 2025 🏅. This prestigious calendar-year recognition reflects excellence across all program standards. Rather than mailing the award, the Area Manager chose to present it in person — a meaningful testament to the strength of this unit.
Most importantly, WCHS cadets represented themselves, West Carteret High School, and Carteret County Public Schools with professionalism, discipline, and pride. Their performance exemplifies the leadership, character, and commitment cultivated through the NJROTC program.
Congratulations to all cadets and instructors on this outstanding achievement.
📚🏆 Congratulations to our Carteret County Public Schools Elementary Battle of the Books champions!
🥇 Morehead City Elementary School
🥈 White Oak Elementary School
🥉 Newport Elementary School
We’re so proud of these outstanding student readers! 👏📖
Thank you to the parents who encourage a love of reading at home, the dedicated teachers who support students every day, and especially the incredible Battle of the Books coaches who spend countless hours beyond the classroom and media center preparing their teams for success. ❤️✨
What a great celebration of reading across CCPS! 📚💙
Kindergarten Registration is underway! One more hour to go to visit our elementary schools and make a STRONG choice for your child’s academic future! ⏰📚✨ Here are a few photos of Beaufort Elementary School’s “Signing Day” happening now with our future scholars! 🎉✏️🎓 Can’t make it today? Contact your child’s potential school to inquire about registration and get more information! 📞🏫 For registration instructions, visit: bit.ly/ccpsnewregistration
CCPS- Start Here. Stay Here. Thrive Here. Kindergarten registration is happening now at elementary schools across our county from 1:00–6:00 PM! 🎒✏️ If you have a rising kindergartener, now is the time to stop by your child’s assigned school, complete registration, and get them ready for an exciting start to their school journey. We can’t wait to welcome our newest students and families—come see us this afternoon!
🎨✨ Big congratulations to our talented high school artists! All three CCPS high schools had students recognized in the prestigious Scholastic Art Contest — a national competition that has celebrated student creativity for over 100 years! 🏆
With over 1,700 entries across North Carolina, our students earned an incredible 88 awards, including Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions! 🥇🥈🎖️ Their artwork was proudly displayed at ECU this past month and celebrated during a special gallery reception and awards ceremony.
We are especially proud that each high school had Gold Key winners, whose artwork will now advance to national judging in New York — a tremendous honor as they compete alongside top arts magnet and private schools across the state! 🎉🖌️
With over 1,700 entries across North Carolina, our students earned an incredible 88 awards, including Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions! 🥇🥈🎖️ Their artwork was proudly displayed at ECU this past month and celebrated during a special gallery reception and awards ceremony.
We are especially proud that each high school had Gold Key winners, whose artwork will now advance to national judging in New York — a tremendous honor as they compete alongside top arts magnet and private schools across the state! 🎉🖌️
🦆 Young Waterfowlers’ Day 🦆
Friday, February 13 is Young Waterfowlers’ Day. We invite students, staff, families, and the Carteret community to wear camouflage in tribute to young lives lost and to honor traditions that continue to shape our heritage.
Read the proclamation here
🚨 Weather Update – CCPS 🚨
Carteret County Public Schools has been working closely with county emergency management officials and monitoring conditions throughout the day. Roadways across the county remain wet and slushy, and with temperatures dropping into the low 20s overnight, conditions are expected to refreeze and create widespread icy roads by morning. Forecasts indicate temperatures will not rise above freezing until around 10:00 a.m., meaning a delay would not significantly improve travel conditions.
As a result, CCPS will operate under the following conditions:
📅 Friday, February 6, 2026 ⬇️
💻 Remote learning day for all students
🏠 Remote workday for all staff
🏀 All extracurricular and athletic activities can resume late Friday afternoon as temperatures are expected to remain above freezing through Saturday morning and roads should be clear
Please stay safe and warm. We look forward to seeing our students and staff in person on Monday. 💙
Carteret County Public Schools has been working closely with county emergency management officials and monitoring conditions throughout the day. Roadways across the county remain wet and slushy, and with temperatures dropping into the low 20s overnight, conditions are expected to refreeze and create widespread icy roads by morning. Forecasts indicate temperatures will not rise above freezing until around 10:00 a.m., meaning a delay would not significantly improve travel conditions.
As a result, CCPS will operate under the following conditions:
📅 Friday, February 6, 2026 ⬇️
💻 Remote learning day for all students
🏠 Remote workday for all staff
🏀 All extracurricular and athletic activities can resume late Friday afternoon as temperatures are expected to remain above freezing through Saturday morning and roads should be clear
Please stay safe and warm. We look forward to seeing our students and staff in person on Monday. 💙
🚨 Weather Update – CCPS ❄️🚨
After consulting with the National Weather Service and Carteret County Emergency Services, and assessing driving conditions across the county, Carteret County Public Schools has determined that while many main roads are clear, numerous secondary roads remain covered with snow and ice and are not expected to improve this evening.
As a result, CCPS will operate under the following conditions:
📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026 ⬇️
💻 Remote learning day for all students
🏠 Remote workday for all staff
🚫 All extracurricular and athletic activities are cancelled until further notice
🔒 All schools and CCPS buildings remain closed until conditions improve.
🔎 What’s Next?
We will reassess conditions tomorrow and share an update regarding Friday’s school day as quickly as possible on Thursday.
Thank you for your patience and continued support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. 💙
After consulting with the National Weather Service and Carteret County Emergency Services, and assessing driving conditions across the county, Carteret County Public Schools has determined that while many main roads are clear, numerous secondary roads remain covered with snow and ice and are not expected to improve this evening.
As a result, CCPS will operate under the following conditions:
📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026 ⬇️
💻 Remote learning day for all students
🏠 Remote workday for all staff
🚫 All extracurricular and athletic activities are cancelled until further notice
🔒 All schools and CCPS buildings remain closed until conditions improve.
🔎 What’s Next?
We will reassess conditions tomorrow and share an update regarding Friday’s school day as quickly as possible on Thursday.
Thank you for your patience and continued support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. 💙
❄️ Weather Update from CCPS ❄️
Due to ongoing, weather-related school and district closures and remote learning days scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd and Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, CCPS is making the following additional announcement ⬇️
📌 Board of Education Meeting Update
• The February Board of Education Meeting, regularly scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, has been cancelled 🚫📋
📅 Next Scheduled Meeting
• Wednesday, March 4, 2026
• CCPS Central Services, 107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort 🏫
ℹ️ Board of Education Information
General information about Board of Education meetings, including calendars, agendas, minutes, and recordings of previous meetings, can be found at:
👉 www.carteretcountyschools.org/page/board-of-education
Due to ongoing, weather-related school and district closures and remote learning days scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd and Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, CCPS is making the following additional announcement ⬇️
📌 Board of Education Meeting Update
• The February Board of Education Meeting, regularly scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, has been cancelled 🚫📋
📅 Next Scheduled Meeting
• Wednesday, March 4, 2026
• CCPS Central Services, 107 Safrit Drive, Beaufort 🏫
ℹ️ Board of Education Information
General information about Board of Education meetings, including calendars, agendas, minutes, and recordings of previous meetings, can be found at:
👉 www.carteretcountyschools.org/page/board-of-education
❄️ Weather Update from CCPS ❄️
CCPS continues to work with the National Weather Service and Carteret County Emergency Services to monitor frigid temperatures and travel conditions following heavy snow accumulation this past weekend.
Due to ongoing conditions, Carteret County Public Schools will be operating under the following conditions ⬇️
📌 Tuesday, February 3rd and Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
• Will be remote learning days for students 📚
• Will be remote workdays for all staff 💻
🚫 Activities & Facilities
• All extracurricular and athletic activities remain cancelled until further notice 🏀
• All schools and CCPS buildings remain closed until conditions improve 🏫
📣 Please continue to monitor official CCPS communication channels for updates.
Stay warm and safe, CCPS families!
CCPS continues to work with the National Weather Service and Carteret County Emergency Services to monitor frigid temperatures and travel conditions following heavy snow accumulation this past weekend.
Due to ongoing conditions, Carteret County Public Schools will be operating under the following conditions ⬇️
📌 Tuesday, February 3rd and Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
• Will be remote learning days for students 📚
• Will be remote workdays for all staff 💻
🚫 Activities & Facilities
• All extracurricular and athletic activities remain cancelled until further notice 🏀
• All schools and CCPS buildings remain closed until conditions improve 🏫
📣 Please continue to monitor official CCPS communication channels for updates.
Stay warm and safe, CCPS families!
❄️ Weather Update from CCPS ❄️
CCPS continues to work with the National Weather Service and Carteret County Emergency Services to monitor severe weather conditions that affect our community.
Due to current, multiple weather forecasting models predicting heavy snow accumulation as well as frigid temperatures throughout the weekend and early next week, Carteret County Public Schools will be operating under the following conditions ⬇️
📌 Beginning Saturday, January 31, 2026
• All extracurricular and athletic activities are cancelled for the weekend and until further notice 🏀🚫
📌 Monday, February 2, 2026
• Will be a snow day (no school) for students ❄️
• Will be an optional workday for staff
• All schools and CCPS buildings will be closed 🏫
📌 February 16, 2026
• Was originally a teacher workday
• Will now be a regular school day, and students will report to school 📚
🌨️ Looking Ahead
If severe weather continues to affect our area after Monday, February 2nd, schools will most likely be operating under remote learning for students. If this is the case, please be prepared. School staff and teachers have communicated protocols for remote learning to your students, in case it becomes necessary.
📣 More information will be communicated on Monday to students, staff, and parents, as we continue to monitor the progression of weather conditions.
Please stay warm and safe, CCPS families!
CCPS continues to work with the National Weather Service and Carteret County Emergency Services to monitor severe weather conditions that affect our community.
Due to current, multiple weather forecasting models predicting heavy snow accumulation as well as frigid temperatures throughout the weekend and early next week, Carteret County Public Schools will be operating under the following conditions ⬇️
📌 Beginning Saturday, January 31, 2026
• All extracurricular and athletic activities are cancelled for the weekend and until further notice 🏀🚫
📌 Monday, February 2, 2026
• Will be a snow day (no school) for students ❄️
• Will be an optional workday for staff
• All schools and CCPS buildings will be closed 🏫
📌 February 16, 2026
• Was originally a teacher workday
• Will now be a regular school day, and students will report to school 📚
🌨️ Looking Ahead
If severe weather continues to affect our area after Monday, February 2nd, schools will most likely be operating under remote learning for students. If this is the case, please be prepared. School staff and teachers have communicated protocols for remote learning to your students, in case it becomes necessary.
📣 More information will be communicated on Monday to students, staff, and parents, as we continue to monitor the progression of weather conditions.
Please stay warm and safe, CCPS families!
Today, Beaufort Elementary School pauses to remember, reflect, and honor. 🚀🕊️
On the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, our school community paid tribute to Commander Michael J. Smith—a proud Beaufort native—whose legacy continues to inspire curiosity, courage, and service. ⭐
This morning, students and staff observed 75 seconds of silence, honoring Commander Smith and his fellow crew members. Throughout the day, classrooms engaged in age-appropriate lessons and activities learning about Michael Smith, space exploration, and the Challenger mission, reflecting on both the wonder of discovery and the importance of remembering history. 📚✨
These moments remind us that even in tragedy, there is learning, unity, and inspiration. Commander Smith’s story lives on in our halls, our classrooms, and in the dreams of our students—especially those who look to the sky and imagine what’s possible. 🌌👨🚀 👩🏾🚀🚀
🚀 Help Shape the Future of Our Students!
What skills will your student need to succeed after graduation? Whether they are headed to a university or a high-wage career, we want to ensure our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs give them the best possible start. 🎓
We are currently conducting our Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA), and we need YOUR input to help us decide: ✅ Which new career pathways to open ✅ Which industry certifications to prioritize ✅ How to make sure every student has access to these opportunities
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
⏱ Time: Less than 5 minutes 🗓 Deadline: February 6, 2026 🔗 Take the Survey: https://bit.ly/CCPSCTEParent2026
Thank you for being a partner in your student's success! ⚓️ #CarteretCountySchools #CTE #BuildingFutures #CCPS
What skills will your student need to succeed after graduation? Whether they are headed to a university or a high-wage career, we want to ensure our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs give them the best possible start. 🎓
We are currently conducting our Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA), and we need YOUR input to help us decide: ✅ Which new career pathways to open ✅ Which industry certifications to prioritize ✅ How to make sure every student has access to these opportunities
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
⏱ Time: Less than 5 minutes 🗓 Deadline: February 6, 2026 🔗 Take the Survey: https://bit.ly/CCPSCTEParent2026
Thank you for being a partner in your student's success! ⚓️ #CarteretCountySchools #CTE #BuildingFutures #CCPS
📢 Carteret County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
❄️ This decision was made in coordination with local weather and emergency management officials. Pre-dawn temperatures across the county are forecasted to be in the teens, with wind chills in the single digits.
🚌 The two-hour delay will allow temperatures to rise after sunrise, providing safer and more comfortable conditions for students who wait outdoors for school buses.
🧤🧥 While tomorrow’s temperatures will be frigid, the rest of the week is forecasted to be somewhat warmer, but still quite cold. If your student is in need of a coat or gloves, please work with your school counselors or social workers to see if cold weather items are available in order to keep your student(s) as warm as possible at school bus stops.
❄️ This decision was made in coordination with local weather and emergency management officials. Pre-dawn temperatures across the county are forecasted to be in the teens, with wind chills in the single digits.
🚌 The two-hour delay will allow temperatures to rise after sunrise, providing safer and more comfortable conditions for students who wait outdoors for school buses.
🧤🧥 While tomorrow’s temperatures will be frigid, the rest of the week is forecasted to be somewhat warmer, but still quite cold. If your student is in need of a coat or gloves, please work with your school counselors or social workers to see if cold weather items are available in order to keep your student(s) as warm as possible at school bus stops.
