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Construction is coming along at WCHS. Excited for students to return in August!

🎨✨ NOW ENROLLING for NC Pre-K! ✨🎨
Is your child turning 4 by August 31, 2025? 🎂📅
We’re accepting FREE NC Pre-K applications for our Down East locations:

📍 Atlantic Elementary
📍 Smyrna Elementary

Give your child a strong start in a nurturing, fun, and engaging environment! 🖍️📚

📞 Call 252-223-4574 for more info
🌐 Or visit cpc.carteretcountyschools.org and click on NC Pre-K

Spots are limited—apply today! 💙🍎

🚌🎒 Help Us STUFF THE BUS!

Let’s come together as a community to make sure Carteret County students head back to school ready to succeed! 💚💛

📍DROP OFF SCHOOL SUPPLIES at these community collection sites:

🛒 Walmart & Staples Collection Times:
➡️ Friday, August 8 | 9 AM – 6 PM
➡️ Saturday, August 9 | 9 AM – 6 PM
➡️ Sunday, August 10 | 1 PM – 6 PM

Coastal Dentistry and Safrit’s Building Supply
Now through August 8 during business hours

Every donation helps support local students with the tools they need to thrive! ✏️📓🖍️

📅 Supply Distribution Events:
✂️ Wednesday, August 13 | 8–11 AM at Parkview Baptist Church
Includes free school supplies, shoes, and haircuts

📦 Sunday, August 17 | 4–5 PM at:
📍 Bogue Sound Elementary
📍 Newport Middle
📍 Beaufort Elementary
📍 Smyrna Elementary

🙏 Huge thanks to our hosts and sponsors: Parkview Baptist Church, Carteret County Public School System, Carteret Education Foundation, Carteret Board of Realtors, Ann Street UMC, Walmart, Staples, Coastal Dentistry, Safrit’s Building Supply, Coastal Press & Sign, and many more!

🌊 We’re still tracking the fully-teched out Chargers by the Sea mini-boat! Built by students and staff at Beaufort Middle School this school year and launched during the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, this mini-boat is on a real ocean adventure! 🚤💨

Follow its journey and explore wind speeds, wave height, temperature, and more here:
🔗 https://educationalpassages.org/boats/chargersbythesea/ #ChargersByTheSea 💚💛

🎉 Carteret County Public Schools announces Ms. Merilee McLean as the new Principal of Beaufort Middle School! An experienced instructional leader at Newport Middle School where she has served as an assistant principal since 2023, McLean has also held supporting roles at schools across the district. With a strong background in upper elementary and middle grades, she is ready to lead the Chargers into an exciting new chapter. Read more here: http://bit.ly/44zc6Yl She officially takes the reins on July 1, 2025. 💚💛 #BMSChargers #CCPSProud #LeadershipAnnouncement

📣 NOW ACCEPTING NC PRE-K APPLICATIONS! 🍎 Is your child turning 4 by August 31, 2025? 🎂 We have FREE NC Pre-K spots available at TWO Down East locations: 📍 Atlantic Elementary 📍 Smyrna Elementary ✅ High-quality early learning ✅ Supportive, fun environment ✅ Limited spots — apply now! 📞 Call 252-223-4574 💻 Visit cpc.carteretcountyschools.org and click on NC Pre-K #EarlyLearning #NCPreK #CarteretCountySchools #EnrollNow

Today, we recognized students from the CCPS Healthcare Promotion Camp at CHS 🏫🩺 Thanks to support from the NC General Assembly 🏛️, 41 students from all three high schools participated in this summer opportunity to explore careers in healthcare 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️. Health science teachers from each school guided students through hands-on experiences and career exposure 🔬📚 Thank you to @CroatanHighSchool and our partners at @CarteretHealthcare for supporting students on their pathway to future careers in healthcare 🤝💼 #CCPSProud #CareerReady #AnchoredInExcellence

📚⚓ Anchored in Excellence! ⚓📚 This week, Carteret County Schools’ principals, assistant principals, and district leaders came together for a focused summer Leadership Conference — a strategic working session to set the tone for the 2025–2026 school year. 💼 Teams collaborated in feeder patterns to align goals and map out strategic steps for student success, from elementary to high school. 🤖 Staff engaged in forward-thinking professional learning, including the role of AI in educational improvement, regulation and instruction. 📊 Schools also participated in an intensive data deep-dive, analyzing trends to ensure every student is set up for success in the year ahead. This summer, we’re working hard to build a strong foundation — because in Carteret County, we are Anchored in Excellence. 💙⚓ #CCPSLeadership #AnchoredInExcellence #2526SuccessStartsNow #CarteretStrong

👏 Congratulations to Heather Rose, CTE teacher, on being named a finalist for the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award 🏆🛠️📚 She’ll be recognized at the Summer Conference Keynote and Awards Gala 🎤🎓 in July and will take part in the NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year Program this December in Greensboro 🗓️📍💼 Thank you, Ms. Rose, for your commitment to students and Career and Technical Education 🙏👩‍🏫🧠 #CTEWorks #CCPSCTE #CTETeacherOfTheYear #CCPSProud 💙💛

📣 NOW HIRING: PRINCIPAL – BEAUFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL 🐎⚡ Carteret County Public Schools is searching for a dynamic, student-focused leader to serve as the next principal of Beaufort Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌟 Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students, support amazing teachers, and lead a school with pride and purpose? This is your opportunity to join a supportive and innovative district on the beautiful Crystal Coast! 🌊📚 📍 Apply now: https://bit.ly/ccpsjobs 📞 Questions? Call 252-728-4583 🔗 More info: www.carteretcountyschools.org

🎓 NOW HIRING: ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS! 🚨 Carteret County Public Schools is looking for passionate, dedicated leaders to join our administrative teams at: 🏫 West Carteret High School 🏖️ Morehead City Primary School If you're ready to make an impact, support student success, and be part of an incredible school community, we want to hear from you! 📘🌟 📍 Apply now: https://bit.ly/ccpsjobs 📞 Questions? Call 252-728-4583 🔗 Learn more: www.carteretcountyschools.org

CCPS Announces Principal of Harkers Island Elementary School and Administrative Changes Carteret County Public Schools announces several administrative changes today, including naming Ms. Brooke DePinto as Principal of Harkers Island Elementary School. Ms. DePinto replaces Mr. Al Roberson, who is retiring on August 1, 2025. Mr. Roberson has served in the Carteret County Public School System since 1996 as a teacher, coach, Athletic Director and principal. Ms. Brooke DePinto has served as Principal of Beaufort Middle School since February of 2022. She began her career as a special education teacher, working with K-2 students in Union County, NC. She has an undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Masters in School Counseling from Appalachian State University as well as a Graduate Certificate in School Leadership and Administration. DePinto has both counseling and administrative experience at the elementary and middle school levels, serving in both Wake County and Carteret County. “I want to thank Al Roberson for 29 years of dedicated service to Carteret County Public Schools. He’s made a lasting difference for students, staff, and the community, and we wish him all the best in retirement,” said Superintendent Richie Paylor. “I’m also confident in the leadership of Principal Brooke DePinto. She’s been a strong leader, an advocate for students, and a relationship-builder at Beaufort Middle School, and she brings great experience, skills, and personality to Harkers Island Elementary School.” Starting her new position on July 1, 2025, Ms. DePinto said, “I have absolutely enjoyed my time serving the students, families, and staff of Beaufort Middle School as a Charger. I am also so excited to begin this next step in my journey as I transition to learn, lead, and serve with the incredible Harkers Island Elementary School community.” Other administrative changes have also been announced including: Mark Sheehe, current Assistant Principal at White Oak Elementary School will be serving as AP at Newport Elementary School. He replaces Ms. Amy Brubaker who resigned earlier this year. Mr. Jake McAllister, current Assistant Principal at West Carteret High School will be serving as AP at White Oak Elementary School. The open AP position at WCHS will be posted. Ms. Jennifer Wilkie, current Assistant Principal at Morehead City Primary School, will be serving as AP at Beaufort Elementary School. She replaces interim BES Assistant Principal, Ms. Jeanne Huntley. The open AP position at MCPS will be posted. “Moving people into new roles isn’t always easy,” said Superintendent Richie Paylor. “But, we work hard to put principals where they’re needed most and to give our assistant principals opportunities to grow and to build their leadership skills.” Assistant Principals will begin their new positions starting Monday, June 16th.

🚨 NOW HIRING! 🚨 Carteret County Public Schools is looking for passionate and dedicated team members to join us! 🏫💙 ✅ Principal ✅ Assistant Principals ✅ Teachers ✅ Teacher Assistants ✅ Counselors ✅ Bus Drivers, and more! 📞 Call us: 252-728-4583 💻 Apply today: https://bit.ly/ccpsjobs_apply 🌐 Learn more: www.carteretcountyschools.org 👧👦 Our students are counting on YOU — come make a difference! 🙌

This morning, we are having a thrill in Thrillshare!

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from all three of our Carteret County High Schools! 💙🎉 Mariners, Patriots, and Cougars…your hard work, heart, and determination have brought you to this moment — and the future is yours to shape. 🌟📚

🎉 At Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, we recognized some of Carteret County’s outstanding students! 💙📚 🇺🇸 Noah Parkes, a 6th grader from Morehead City Middle School, led the Pledge of Allegiance with confidence and pride. 🙏 Molly Olander, also from Morehead City Middle, delivered a thoughtful invocation. 🎶 Our All-State Honors Band & Jazz Band students from Croatan HS, West Carteret HS, Broad Creek MS, and Morehead City MS were honored for their musical excellence! 🎺🎷🥁 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Our Track & Field student-athletes from West Carteret and Croatan High Schools were recognized for bringing home top finishes at the 3A State Championships—including multiple golds! 🥇🥈 🥍 And a huge congratulations to the Croatan High School Lacrosse Team for winning the 1A/2A/3A State Championship! 🏆 👏 Thank you to all our students, teachers, coaches, and families for representing CCPS with excellence and pride. We are truly #CCPSProud!

🚢 Exciting update from Beaufort Middle School! Our students and staff have been hard at work on their @EdPassages miniboat—and it’s nearly ready to set sail into the Atlantic! 🌊⚓️ Working on a shorter timeline than usual, a core group of six dedicated students and five amazing faculty members came together during after-school sessions and class time to bring this project to life. We’re so proud of their teamwork, creativity, and determination! 💙💡 The launch is just around the corner and will take place from a fishing charter boat during the upcoming Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament—how cool is that? 🎣🚤 We’ll keep the community updated with all the launch details—stay tuned! #EdPassages #STEMeducation #StudentInnovation #BeaufortMiddle #CCPSProud #HandsOnLearning #BigRockTournament

📸 It’s that time of year… yearbooks, memories, and summer plans! ☀️📘 Shout out to the Croatan High School yearbook team for an awesome design — complete with special fold-out sections! 👏🧡🖤 Don't forget to thank a yearbook advisor at your school who works hard to capture once-in-a lifetime memories for our students. Congrats to the Class of 2025 🎓🎉 — your moment is almost here! 🎓 Graduation is Friday, June 6 at 6:30 PM at each high school. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎈🎉

🎉 A talented group of students from Carteret County high schools were recently celebrated for earning certificates in Food Service Technology 👨‍🍳🍽️ and Landscaping Service Technology 🌿🛠️ through a partnership with Carteret Community College! 👏 These students have shown incredible dedication, skill, and passion — from crafting delicious meals 🍲 to designing beautiful outdoor spaces 🌸🌳, and they’ve taken their first major steps toward bright and promising careers! 💪 We are proud of their hard work and accomplishments.

📚✏️ We're proud of our students for showing up and doing their best during testing this week. Your effort matters. 💪🎓 A special thank you TODAY to some real heroes behind the scenes—our testing coordinators 🗂️📋. Whether you're a teacher 👩‍🏫, curriculum specialist 📚, media coordinator 💻, or in another role, your organization and focus have kept everything running smoothly under strict state protocols ✅ Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. 🔍. We also appreciate our test proctors 🙌📝 for stepping in to support schools during this important time. 💙