School News- 3/11/2026
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NC Office of Charter Schools Praises CCS-Whiteville On February 25, the NC Office of Charter Schools (OCS) visited and toured CCS-Whiteville. Brandi Gill and Julie Whetzel, representatives from the OCS, performed an extensive on-site inspection and did observed classrooms. During their visit, they observed many positive practices. Among those praised in their evaluation were CCS-Whiteville’s strong communication system, setting clear behavioral and instructional expectations, effective curriculum materials and resources, valuable professional development for staff, and promoting teacher and student retention. They also commended CCS-Whiteville for improving academic growth in 2024-2025, exceeding growth expectations. The full list of CCS-Whiteville ‘glowing practices’ can be seen here: OCS CCS-Whiteville Glowing Practices Gill and Whetzel also held both parent and staff focus groups. In the parent focus group, parents praised CCS-Whiteville for its effective communications, providing an education that meets student needs, instructional methods, structured environment, and year-round schedule. In the staff focus group, staff members praised CCS-Whiteville’s effective curriculum, positive atmosphere, environment of support and collaboration, and mission. They also noted how the staff truly feels and acts like a family and emphasized how students who graduate from CCS-Whiteville are excelling after graduation. We are grateful to the OCS for taking the time to visit and are very proud of the praise and positive comments CCS-Whiteville received. **************
Students of the Month: Dependability Virtue is an essential part of CCS-America’s classical curriculum. Students are recognized monthly for displaying a specific character trait. Throughout the month, they learn and practice this trait. They also recite it daily in our School Pledge. February’s character trait was Dependability. Dependable students keep their word and do what they say they will, even if it is difficult to do so. Dependability is seen in the School Pledge as “I Pledge to be truthful in all my works.” Students apply these words to their everyday lives by being responsible decision-makers on whom others can depend on. Congratulations to all these students who demonstrated exceptional dependability. Check them out on the links below! **************
CCS-America Staff Spotlights CCS-America prides itself on having the best, most encouraging, and most positive staff members. Law 1 of the Roger Bacon Academy states “Reward good behavior- you’ll get more of it.” Teachers who consistently encourage and reward positive behavior will get more of it in return and foster meaningful, lasting relationships with their students. While we value and are grateful for all our amazing staff members, we would like to highlight a few who have stood out on recent parent surveys as going above and beyond to reward positive behavior and build impactful student relationships.
Alexis Reynolds: CCS-Whiteville “She loves each and every student that enters her classroom. She is such a positive influence in their lives. I am so grateful for all she does for my child each and every day.” -Kindergarten Parent Mrs. Reynolds serves as the Lead Kindergarten Teacher at CCS-Whiteville. She began at the campus as a Teacher Assistant in 2021 and worked her way up to Teacher and then Lead Teacher. Mrs. Reynolds truly cares about each of her students and approaches her class with patience and positivity. She is passionate about teaching and instilling a lifelong love of learning in every student she interacts with. Click HERE to see what goal Mrs. Reynolds aims to accomplish by teaching.
Samantha Summerlin: CCS-Southport “She holds herself to a high standard when it comes to the kids, their safety, and communication with parents. She puts a lot of thought into making the classroom a very fun, safe, and educational place.” -First Grade Parent Mrs. Summerlin serves as the Lead First Grade Teacher at CCS-Southport. She has been part of the CCS-America family for almost four years. She is a terrific teacher and always encourages her students to give their best, guiding them towards excellence. She works hard and is a strong leader for her team. She makes a special connection with every student in her classroom and ensures they feel comfortable and heard. Click HERE to see what Mrs. Summerlin’s favorite part of teaching is.
Melissa Sprankle: CCS-Wilmington “Her empathy empowers my child to show kindness to others. Her encouragement helps my child build confidence.” -Kindergarten Parent Ms. Sprankle serves as the Kindergarten Teacher Assistant at CCS-Wilmington. She started with the school in 2024 and quickly became an integral part of the CCS-Wilmington family. She finds joy in helping students learn and understand new concepts. She forms personal relationships with all the students around her, even taking the extra step to learn about their hobbies and interests to better connect with them. Click HERE to see Ms. Sprankle’s favorite part about being a teacher.
Stephanie Stone: CCS-Leland “She has been so kind and patient with my child. My child is so appreciative and talks so highly of her.” -Fifth Grade Parent Ms. Stone is a Fifth Grade Teacher at CCS-Leland. She joined the school in 2022 as a Grant Instructional Specialist and returned in 2023 in a teacher position. She is a kind and caring teacher who is deeply invested in her students’ progress and success. She consistently goes above and beyond to support their academic and personal growth, making sure each student receives the guidance and encouragement they need. Click HERE to see what Ms. Stone loves about working in education. **************
We Still Have Spots Open! The 2026-2027 school year is quickly approaching. There is still time to enroll! We have seats open across all grade levels and all campuses. All prospective students (including siblings of current students) can enroll online for the upcoming school year at www.EnrollRBA.com for any of our four top-ranking locations. To access the application, click the “Visit and Enroll HERE” text next to the campus logo that you wish to enroll. REMINDER: A Chrome or desktop browser are the best options for accessing the application. **************
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Basketball Champions NamedAfter a competitive and exciting CCS-America Middle School basketball season, two teams have come out on top!Congratulations to our 2025-2026 girls’ champions, CCS-Leland! They finished the season with an impressive 5-1 record.Congratulations to our 2025-2026 boys’ champions, CCS-Whiteville! They finished the season with the same great 5-1 record.Every team had a fantastic season and improved so much from beginning to end. The season was full of close games, great plays, and spirited fans. We are proud of all our athletes for such a great season!Special thanks to the coaches, referees, Mrs. Rexroad, and Mrs. Lafave. We are excited for the CCS-America sports program to continue to grow!
Students of the Month: HonestyVirtue is an important part of CCS-America’s classical curriculum. Each month, we recognize students for displaying a specific character trait from our School Pledge that they not only say, but practice in their daily lives.January’s character trait was Honesty. Honest students are truthful in both their words and their actions. Honesty is seen in the School Pledge as “I Pledge to be truthful in all my works.” Students apply these words by telling the truth, following the rules, and not exaggerating facts.Congratulations to all CCS-A students who exemplified honesty this month!Check out January’s honorees:
CCS-America Staff SpotlightsCCS-America prides itself on having the best, most encouraging, and most positive staff members. Law 1 of the Roger Bacon Academy states “Reward good behavior- you’ll get more of it.” Teachers who consistently encourage and reward positive behavior will get more of it in return and foster meaningful, lasting relationships with their students.While we value and are grateful for all our amazing staff members, we would like to highlight a few who have stood out on recent parent surveys as going above and beyond to reward positive behavior and build impactful student relationships.
Nora Gail Terry: CCS-Whiteville“She puts real effort into helping her students learn and grow. She’s patient, organized, and truly understands how to connect with her students. It’s clear she cares about their success – not just in school, but in life.” -First Grade ParentMrs. Terry serves as the Lead First Grade Teacher at CCS-Whiteville. She has taught Kindergarten and First Grade at CCS-America for over fifteen years, working with and helping our youngest learners develop a love for reading and literature. She puts in extra time and effort to make sure her students understand and are learning to their fullest potential.Click 
Sarah Jones: CCS-Leland“We appreciate the time, care, and heart she pours into helping these kids grow and shine. She makes such a difference!“ -Sixth Grade ParentMrs. Jones serves as the Lead Sixth Grade Teacher at CCS-Leland. She has taught at CCS-America for almost 5 years, working hard daily to create a positive classroom environment that ensures the success of her students. She supports and leads the entire Sixth Grade team. She is a teacher who shows strength, courage, confidence, and determination in everything she does, and teaches her students to do the same.Click 
Chelsea Nichols: CCS-Wilmington“She took the time to be patient with my child through rough times, and now my child has learned so much through her teaching!” -Fourth Grade ParentMs. Nichols serves as a Fourth Grade Teacher and Lead 3-5 Teacher at CCS-Wilmington. She has taught at CCS-America for over a year, jumping right into things and working hard to create a positive and safe space for her students. She makes and fosters genuine connections with her students and puts in the extra effort to make them feel confident about what they are learning.Click 
Sarah Owen: CCS-Southport“She is always there to help and will go above and beyond to get whatever it is you need. She truly gets to know our children and loves them and wants them to succeed and be happy.” -Southport ParentMs. Owen serves as an Office Assistant at CCS-Southport and is the face of the middle school office. She has been working at the Southport campus since the opening of their middle school. She is always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile no matter the challenges of the day. She loves being a part of the daily lives of students, families, and staff and finds it very rewarding to watch elementary students grow and transition into students ready for high school.Click 
We Still Have Spots Open!There is still time to enroll for the 2026-2027 school year! We have seats open across all grade levels and all campuses.All prospective students (including siblings of current students) can enroll online for the upcoming school year at 
