Weekly Newsletter
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Gina Harris, Instructional Coach at Currituck County Middle School!
Mrs. Harris is the recipient of the Jostens Renaissance National Staffulty Member of the Month Award. The Jostens Renaissance National Staffulty Member of the Month recognition is for a deserving staff or faculty member who has made an impact within their school or community through Jostens Renaissance.
Jostens Renaissance is a framework that focuses on recognizing students and staff. The core of its Results Formula revolves around the six R’s: what you Respect, Reward, Recognize, and Reinforce with Relationships = Results.
Mrs. Harris was selected based on her exceptional dedication and commitment to the values of CCMS and Jostens Renaissance. She is being showcased in the national Jostens Renaissance monthly newsletter.
The Currituck County Schools 2026 Holiday Card Design Contest is open to all Currituck County School students! Four final designs will be selected, one from each grade category (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12/13), to be featured on the 2026 district holiday cards.
Please use the links below or visit the Latest Announcements & News page on our district website to view the contest details and guidelines. Each school will also share contest information with its staff and students.
The last day to submit contest entries at each school is November 2nd.
We look forward to seeing our students showcase their artistic talents and share their incredible creativity!
đź“Ś Holiday Card Design Contest Flyer with Contest Guidelines (English)
đź“Ś Holiday Card Design Contest Flyer with Contest Guidelines (Spanish)
Fall Back - Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1
District-Wide Teacher Workday November 3
Veterans Day November 11
CCS will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Schools and offices will reopen on Thursday, November 12.
District-Wide Teacher Workday November 25
Thanksgiving Break November 26 & 27
CCS will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving Break. Schools and offices will reopen on Monday, November 30.
Tech Tip of the Week: Clicked? Shared? Now What?
As we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our final focus is on knowing what to do when something goes wrong online and why speaking up matters. We've spent the month learning how to recognize suspicious activity and make safer choices with technology, but knowing how to respond when something happens is just as important.
Whether you've clicked a suspicious link, shared information by mistake, or noticed unusual account activity, taking action quickly can make a difference. Stop responding to suspicious messages, change any passwords you've shared through the official website or app, and contact your bank or card provider if you've shared financial information. It's also important to reach out to the organization through a trusted channel or contact the CCS Technology Department for school-related accounts or devices.
Remember, you don't have to know exactly what happened or have all the answers before asking for help. Don't let a mistake keep you silent! Speaking up is one more way we can help keep ourselves and others safe online, during Cybersecurity Awareness Month and throughout the year.
For more Tech Tips and other helpful resources, visit our Technology page.
There is a small change to how our middle and high school parents and guardians will receive ParentSquare texts. Texts from our schools will now come from 10-digit phone numbers. A 10-digit number looks like a regular phone number. Before, most texts came from a short code, which is a short phone number used only for texts.
The only change is the phone number you'll see. You'll still get texts the same way, and you can still reply by text to direct messages.
This change only affects texts. The ParentSquare app and email work the same as before.
Grades 6–12 Families | Need to Connect with ParentSquare?
Stay informed and connected with your child's school through ParentSquare, our communication platform for grades 6–12!
Visit parentsquare.com/signin or download the app, and enter your email or phone number to register.
Download the FREE ParentSquare App
Stay connected wherever you go! The free ParentSquare app makes it easy to receive and access communications from your child's school and teachers.
If ParentSquare doesn’t recognize your email or phone number, tap Request Access, or call your child’s school office to update your contact information. You must use the email or phone number you provided to the school.
Please note: Elementary schools will continue to use ClassDojo.
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
đź“…Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰Time: 8:00 p.m. EST
đź“ŤLocation: Online/Virtual (Zoom)
đź’˛Cost: FREE
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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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!
Additional Resource for Families
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.
The Currituck County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this Thursday, November 19, 2026.
MEETING DETAILS:
📆 Meeting Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕡 Meeting Time: 6:30 PM
đź“Ť Meeting Location: Historic Currituck Courthouse, located at 153 Courthouse Rd, Currituck, NC
Complete Board of Education meeting details are available on our district website.