Craven County Schools

06/18/2026

Craven County Schools continues its upward trend!

Based on the 2026 NC Teacher Working Conditions Survey, 94.04% of our educators shared that their school is a great place to work and learn.

This positive momentum reflects the dedication of our teachers, staff, school leaders, students, families, and community. Together, we are building school environments where educators feel supported, and students can thrive.

Thank you to our incredible educators for making a difference every day!

06/18/2026

📚☀️ A Summer of Reading, Growth, and Fun! ☀️📚

This summer, our Read to Achieve Camp welcomed approximately 400 students who have just completed 2nd and 3rd grade at eight sites across the district: Roger Bell New Tech Academy, Arthur W. Edwards Elementary, Creekside Elementary, Trent Park Elementary, Ben D. Quinn Elementary, Bridgeton Elementary, Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary, and James W. Smith Elementary.

From June 8–22, students attended daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., engaging in meaningful reading instruction, hands-on learning experiences, and plenty of fun along the way. We are incredibly proud of the growth our students have demonstrated and the enthusiasm they have shown for reading throughout the program.

A special thank you goes to our dedicated educators who provided their time and talents to make these days engaging and successful. We also extend our appreciation to our outstanding School Nutrition staff for providing nutritious meals to support our students each day.

One of the highlights of Read to Achieve Camp has been the opportunity for students to connect not only with great books but also with community members who have generously served as guest readers. These experiences help inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Interested in becoming a guest reader before our final day on Monday, June 22? We'd love to have you! Please contact the school of your choice directly for more information.

📸-Photos captured at Trent Park Elem

06/15/2026

The Board of Education has one regularly scheduled meeting in June.
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, @ 8:30 a.m.
Administrative Building - Board Room
3600 Trent Road, New Bern, NC 28562

Public input will be received. Individuals can sign up starting at 8:00 a.m. if they wish to address the Board during the meeting.

All are welcome to attend. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, it will be live-streamed on the CCS YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com//streams

06/13/2026

Superintendent Dr. Matthew Cheeseman recently joined WCTI-12’s Beyond the Headlines to discuss the importance of public education and the vital role it plays in preparing students for success in school, careers, and life.

As part of News 12’s Beyond the Headlines series examining educational options available to families across Eastern Carolina, Dr. Cheeseman shared his passion for public education and the opportunities available to every student in Craven County Schools.

We invite you to watch the interview and learn more about why the success of public education matters to our students, families, communities, and future.

https://wcti12.com/news/local/craven-county-schools-superintendent-highlights-value-of-public-education

🎥 Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/uF3JQU8mbno

Craven County Schools Superintendent Dr. Matthew Cheeseman says the strength of public education comes from its connection to the community and the people who s

06/10/2026

🌟 Setting the Stage for a Great 2026-2027 School Year! 🌟

Today, Dr. Cheeseman, Superintendent, led a leadership meeting with all CCS principals and assistant principals focused on preparing for an outstanding year ahead.

The learning centered on establishing clear expectations for the 2026-2027 school year while reflecting on our core business, our true north star, innovation, and the framework for powerful results.

This was a meaningful opportunity to set the culture for the new school year, strengthen alignment across the district, and continue building the capacity of our school leaders.
We are ready to keep growing this summer as we prepare for our best year yet! 💙

06/10/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Coach Chase Holleman of Havelock High School!

Craven County Schools is proud to celebrate Coach Holleman, Havelock High School wrestling coach, for being selected by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Foundation as a recipient of the Toby Webb Outstanding Coach Award.

Coach Holleman was honored at the annual NCHSAA Awards Celebration on Wednesday, June 10, in Greensboro. This statewide recognition is a tremendous achievement and a well-deserved honor for Coach Holleman, Havelock High School, and the entire Havelock wrestling program.

With 18 years of coaching experience, Coach Holleman has built a program defined by excellence, leadership, and commitment to student-athletes. Under his leadership, Havelock wrestling has earned more than 350 dual team victories, multiple conference and regional championships, a women’s state runner-up finish, and numerous individual state champions.

Beyond the mat, Coach Holleman continues to make a lasting impact through his mentorship, dedication, and support of wrestling opportunities across North Carolina.

Congratulations, Coach Holleman! We are proud of you and grateful for the difference you make in the lives of our students, athletes, and community. 👏

06/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to this year’s A.H. Bangert Scholarship Recipients! 🎉

Craven County Schools is proud to celebrate the outstanding students selected as this year’s A.H. Bangert Scholarship recipients. These students represent excellence, dedication, and a bright future ahead.

Please join us in congratulating:

Craven Early College
✨ Zeid Awawdeh

Early College EAST
✨ Cody Young

Havelock High School
✨ Angelina Sanchez Yu-Lee
✨ Jacob Crocker

New Bern High School
✨ Layla Brewer
✨ Hailey Gaskins
✨ Franklin Holt

West Craven High School
✨ Lily Laughinghouse
✨ Helynn Rader-Truitt

Congratulations to each of these students on this well-deserved honor. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in your next chapter! 🎓

06/08/2026

📣Craven Virtual Academy Potential Closing Public Hearing📣

The Craven County Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the potential closing of Craven Virtual Academy.

Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Grover C. Fields Middle School Performing Arts Center

The Board of Education will hear from all attendees who sign up to address the Board regarding the potential closing of Craven Virtual Academy. Sign-up will begin at 5:30 p.m.

For those unable to attend in person, an online listening form is available. Feedback submitted through the form will be shared with the Board of Education.

Online Listening Form:
https://bit.ly/CVA_OnlineListeningForm

We encourage students, families, staff, and community members to participate and share their voice.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Leadership Appointments.
To read the full release, visit:

https://www.cravenk12.org/new/~board/ccs-news/post/craven-county-schools-announces-leadership-appointments-for-the-2026-2027-school-year

06/05/2026

☀️ Summer Meals Are Here for Craven County Children and Teens! ☀️

We are so thankful for the wonderful response to our Sun Meals To-Go Thursday meal pick-up today! Many of our sites ran out of meals, and Bridgeton Elementary distributed more than 120 meals for the week. We are grateful these meals are being picked up and used to support children and families across Craven County.
Reminder: All children and teens ages 18 and younger in Craven County are eligible for free summer meals. No ID or registration is required.
Families are encouraged to come out during the week for on-site breakfast and lunch, and may also pick up Sun Meals To-Go for the week on Thursdays at designated locations.

🍽️ On-Site Summer Meal Locations Meals are served on-site at the following Craven County Schools locations through August 14:
• Havelock High• Trent Park Elem• West Craven High• New Bern High• Bridgeton Elementary School
Breakfast: 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Additional Craven Cruiser Route locations in the New Bern area include:
• Craven Terrace• Trent Court• Cooper’s Landing Apartments• Fox Chase Village

📦 Sun Meals To-Go Thursday Distribution Distributed on Thursdays through August 13 at the following locations and times:
Havelock Area
• Havelock High School: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
• Harlowe Community Center: 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Vanceboro Area
West Craven High School: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
• Bower’s Park, 7909 Main Street, Vanceboro: 9:00-9:30 a.m.
• The Oaks Apartments, 401 Buck Lane, Vanceboro: 9:40-10:10 a.m.
• Bailey Lane Apartments, 255 Bailey Lane #1, Vanceboro: 10:20-10:50 a.m.
• Juniper Chapel, 655 Piney Neck Road, Vanceboro: 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Bridgeton Area
• Bridgeton Elementary School: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Dover and Cove City Areas
• Cove City Library: 12:00-12:30 p.m.
• Dover Town Hall: 12:45-1:15 p.m.
New Bern Area
• New Bern High School: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Thank you to our amazing School Nutrition team and community partners for helping make sure children and teens have access to free, healthy meals all summer long.

Help us spread the word! Learn more at SummerMeals4NCKids.org.