CCS Families In the Know
Spreading Joy & Sunshine
Don't forget you have an opportunity to express your appreciation to any of our school and/or district staff that have helped make a difference. Just click on the image of the e-card you would like to send and submit your message. All you need is their email address and we will do the rest. This special message will mean so much to our employees! Thank you for taking the time to brighten their day.
High School Football Games 

Due to current social distancing requirements and limits on spectators at events, the seating capacity of the football stadiums at Havelock High, New Bern High and West Craven High Schools are reduced. Tickets are being pre-sold by the host school for home games and will be available to parents of football players, cheerleaders, drill team and band FIRST. Ticket sales will then be opened up for the general public and staff. Please contact the school hosting the game for further information regarding the availability of tickets.   
 
All spectators: 
Will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms, including temperature check, prior to entry  
Must wear a mask 
Must maintain social distancing in the bleachers (unless they live in the same household)  
Must be seated in the bleachers during the game.   
 
Please keep in mind that seating is limited and you will need to purchase your ticket prior to the night of the game.   
WSSU STARTALK Intensive Chinese Summer Student Program 

Join us for an exciting 15-day intensive online program this July 2021 to learn Mandarin language and Chinese culture! This year’s theme is “Let’s Go to China: Travel & Food.”  
 
The WSSU STARTALK Intensive Chinese Summer Program provides national standards-based language and culture instruction, preparing the young generation with essential and critical language skills for an ever-changing world. Students will virtually explore three cities in China (Beijing, Chengdu and Fuzhou) to learn about language functions related to travel and food, geography, local attractions, people and community, important holidays, and cultural events of China.  
 
A total of 40 students (30 high school and 10 college students) will be accepted into the tuition-free program. No prior Chinese language experience is necessary. 
For details or to apply, go to www.wssu.edu/chinesestartalk  
If you'd like more information, join us for a Zoom session at 5:00 pm on March 5 or March 29 (click on the date to register).  
 
Applications are due April 15, 2021. 
POST-SECONDARY PLANNING / COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIPS



Craven Community College- Attend College and Earn Scholarships!

 
Craven Community College Admissions, Scholarships, and FAFSA 
Seminar for all graduates who plan to attend any college. 
Your Community College is here to help you! 
 
March 10 (one a month until June) from 1-2 pm and 5-6 pm on Zoom: 
  
Career and College Promise- Earn College Credit in High School
 
Link to the Flyer (contains Zoom link to the presentation) 

Student Scholarship Opportunity

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is offering educational scholarships to full-time Native American students studying business and/or agricultural-related fields. Each scholarship recipient will receive $3,000 per academic year ($1,500 per semester). 
 
Students will also have an opportunity to apply to various internships throughout the Bank. These internships will provide exposure to Farm Credit as well as the Bank’s senior leadership team. The Farm Credit System provides loans, leases, and related services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, aquatic producers, timber harvesters, agribusinesses, and agricultural and rural utility cooperatives. Interns will learn about the Bank and its role in supporting agriculture and rural communities with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. 
 
Deadline to apply is March 15. 
For more information, visit the 2021 AgFirst Scholarship website or contact Vesely Murray at vmurray@agfirst.com or Olivia Scott at oscott@agfirst.com.
School Reassignment and District Release Forms are Available Now 

School Reassignment and District Release Forms for the 2021-2022 school year can be found on the Craven County Schools Website, obtained at any school, or at the Craven County Board of Education.   
 
Reassignments are granted for hardships and are based on space availability at the school requested. Students with discipline and attendance concerns are not approved for reassignment. Reassignments are only granted for one year and transportation is the responsibility of the parent. You can find additional information regarding reassignments on the CCS website. 
The deadline for reassignments is June 1, 2021. 
 
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Hodges (debbie.hodges@cravenk12.org) 
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