Weekly Newsletter

2026-2027: Issue 15 (November 9-15)

This week, Currituck County Schools joins schools across the nation in celebrating National School Psychology Week! This year's theme, "Inspire Connection," highlights the important role school psychologists play in building meaningful relationships that support students, strengthen collaboration, and transform school communities.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our CCS school psychologists for their dedication to helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for the positive difference you make in the lives of our students, families, and staff each day!

Between November 16 and November 24, schools in our district will conduct practice safety drills, designed to prepare students and staff for an emergency situation. School Resource Officers will participate in these drills along with local officials.

Times and dates for the drills will not be announced in advance; however, parents and guardians will receive an automated call when their child's school holds the practice safety drill. This simulation will test the district's communication system in case of an actual emergency. Please remember this is only a test.

If you have questions regarding the drills, please contact your child's school.

*We ask that guests do not come to campus during the drill, as no one will be allowed to enter the building until the drill has ended. Thank you!

Are you grateful for a teacher, teacher assistant, bus driver, monitor, custodian, School Nutrition assistant or manager, administrator, director, SRO, or any other employee within Currituck County Schools? If yes, now is the perfect time to let each know why you are “thankful” for them.

It's easy! Complete the "Giving Thanks" Google Form and recipients will receive copies of submissions throughout the month of November.

Currituck County Schools' 9th Annual "Giving Thanks" Campaign ends November 30.

Thank you for participating!

National Career Development Month is celebrated across North Carolina in November. It's a time to help students explore their interests, learn about exciting careers, build valuable skills, and discover the many opportunities available right here in our state and county.

You can learn more about Career and Technical Education in Currituck County Schools by visiting the resources below:

• Currituck CTE web page
• Career Center web page

If you're on Facebook, follow Currituck CTE for more announcements and updates.

Sometimes the smallest tech tricks can make everyday tasks a little easier! Whether you're looking for information, accidentally closing a tab, or saving a useful webpage, these three simple browser tips can help you save time and frustration.

• Find It Faster: Press Ctrl + F (or Command + F on Mac) to find a word or phrase on a webpage. On a phone or tablet, look for “Find in Page” or “Find on Page” in your browser's menu.

• Lost a Tab? Get It Back! Press Ctrl + Shift + T (or Command + Shift + T on Mac) to reopen your last closed browser tab.

• Save It for Later: Click the star icon in your browser's address bar to bookmark a webpage so you can easily find it again.

These quick tricks can come in handy when researching a topic, finding school information, or simply browsing online. Give one a try! You might be surprised how often it comes in handy.

For more Tech Tips and other helpful resources, visit our Technology page.

Currituck County Schools accepts cash and checks (made payable to your child’s school). For added convenience, Currituck County Schools offers online payment options for athletic tickets, school meal accounts, school fees, and other school-related purchases. Please note that online payments are subject to a service fee.

Interested in becoming a school bus driver but don’t have a CDL? We can help you earn it!

Currituck County Schools provides the training and support needed to become a qualified school bus driver—no previous experience required. We’ll help guide you through the CDL process, including training and reimbursement for eligible costs associated with becoming licensed.

Not interested in driving a regular bus route? Consider driving academic competitions, athletic events, field trips & more. It’s a flexible way to earn extra income, support students, and be part of the CCS team.

✅No experience needed

✅Training provided

✅Support throughout the CDL process

✅Flexible opportunities

✅Make a difference for students in our community

Choose Currituck County Schools - earn your CDL and start a new, rewarding journey with us. Visit our “Become a Bus Driver with CCS” web page for more information and APPLY ONLINE TODAY!

Have questions? Call us at 252-232-2223 (Ext. 1015 or 1021).

As Currituck County Schools prepares for the 2026–2027 school year, we’re excited to welcome new members to our team! From classroom teachers to support services, a variety of career opportunities are available across our district.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to explore current openings and apply through our website.

Join us as we continue supporting student success!

NOVEMBER

• 09: Family & Community Engagement Meeting (6pm - PLC)
• 10: CTE Advisory Meeting (4-6pm at CCHS)
• 11: Veterans Day (Schools & Offices Closed)
• 19: Board of Education Meeting
• 25: District-Wide Teacher Workday
• 26: Thanksgiving Break (Schools & Offices Closed)
• 27: Thanksgiving Break (Schools & Offices Closed)

View district and school calendars by visiting our website.

To help families plan ahead, we’ve created a 2026–2027 Calendar Quick Reference Guide featuring scheduled early release days, teacher workdays, and holidays throughout the school year.

When possible, planning appointments, vacations, and other activities around instructional days is a great way to support consistent attendance and help students make the most of every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.

Save this guide for easy reference throughout the year. It is also available on our website.

• Monday, September 21, 2026 (6 p.m.)
• Monday, November 9, 2026 (6 p.m.)
• Monday, January 25, 2027 (6 p.m.)
• Monday, April 19, 2027 (6 p.m.)

Family and Community Engagement meetings are held in person at the Professional Learning Center, located on the J.P. Knapp Early College High School campus. Attendees should park in the student parking lot and follow the signs to the C Building.

A virtual participation option is also available. Visit our website for virtual joining information.

CCS families and staff are invited to attend “Ask a Therapist Live,” an upcoming virtual webinar sponsored by the Cook Center for Human Connection & ParentGuidance.org.

EVENT DETAILS:

Event Title: Ask a Therapist – LIVE with Dr. Skinner

📅Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

⏰Time: 8:00 p.m. EST

📍Location: Online/Virtual (Zoom)

💲Cost: FREE

🔗Registration Link

Event Description: Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining us for an informative event for parents and educators. Ask questions of leading family therapists and take advantage of a free resource to help parents with important topics such as anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal ideation, child development, and parenting, just to name a few.

Register in advance for this live event. Participation is anonymous. Individuals who register also receive access to the replay.

Can’t make this virtual event? Explore the ParentGuidance.org website for more resources and sign up to receive their newsletters.

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November Mental Health Series Calendars

November Mental Health Series Calendar of Events (English)

November Mental Health Series Calendar of Events (Spanish)

November Newsletter

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The Teacher Supply Store is a resource provided by the Currituck Education Foundation to

support Currituck County Schools teachers and staff by offering essential supplies at no

cost. This initiative is designed to alleviate out-of-pocket expenses and ensure educators have

the tools they need to support student learning.

All teachers and staff must present a valid CCS employee badge for verification when visiting the Teacher Supply Store.

For complete details about the store, including dates and times that the store is open, please click here.

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