Cumberland TCAP Scores Improve, More Changes Coming
Cumberland County Schools implementing a series of targeted academic supports and staffing adjustments to maintain a five-year trend of steady improvement in TCAP scores. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said the district achieved a significant increase in third-grade proficiency this year, rising from 33 percent to approximately 40 percent. Farley said the Board of Education […]
Authorities Alert Parents To Unauthorized Care Deposits
An alert for Cumberland County parents about an unauthorized business claiming to offer after-school care at school facilities for the new school year. Cumberland County Schools, he Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, and Crossville Police Department alerting parents Thursday about a local business advertising the program. The business claimed it would use multiple school facilities despite […]
Cumberland Quit Week Educates On Smoking Dangers
Cumberland County Schools spending this week educating students on smoking and providing resources to those struggling to quit. School Health Supervisor Marsha Polson said the initiative is a group effort, partnering with the local Cumberland County Health Department and Cumberland County Anti Drug Coalition. The goal is to work toward preventing vaping and other forms […]
Cumberland Schools Send Reminder About School Threats
Cumberland County Director of Schools reminding parents and guardians through email this week about the consequences of making threats towards school property. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said no threats have recently been made towards the school system. But she just wanted to send a friendly reminder. Farley asked parents to help. “They can sit […]
Cumberland School Board Reviews Master Plan At Retreat
The Cumberland County School Board took a half-day retreat this week to review and discuss key items in the five year strategic plan. School Board Chair Chris King said the strategic plan is due for review, renewal, and updates every couple of years. King said things like academics, athletics, activities, and the budget were discussed […]
Cumberland Student Crowned Math National Champion
Cumberland County Student Crecia Clouse takes home the seventh-grade Mathematics Champion at the National Beta Convention in Orlando. At the national competition, students from all over the country took a 30-minute, 50-question math test in which Clouse scored a 49 out of 50, which ended up being the top score. Clouse said being a national […]
Farley Settling In As New Cumberland Schools Director
Cumberland County Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said she is settling in to her new role. Farley said she has worked in the Cumberland County School System for 26 years and that being familiar with the personnel has made it a smooth transition. Now that she is settled in, Farley said she is focusing on […]
Cumberland Schools Without Trainers As Games Begin
With the fall sports season underway, the Cumberland County School Board worried about the need for athletic trainers. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said last year’s trainer provider did not want to renew the contract after its expiration in May. Right now, the school system does not have any athletic trainers. Board Member Jon Matthews […]
Cumberland Negotiating Move For Disabilities Program
The Cumberland County School Board will negotiate a lease agreement to move the Baby Birds Learning Center Program to Cumberland County High School. The program serves students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Crossroads Academy had expressed concerns about cleaning procedures and scheduling in the current building. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said the program has […]
Cumberland Schools Hire Farley As Director, Contract Next
The Cumberland County School Board voted Dr. Rebecca Farley to be the next Director of Schools. Farley has been serving as the school system’s interim director for the past two months. School Board Member Scott VanWinkle said he was impressed with Farley’s interview. “She demonstrated that she understands many of the challenges we face in […]
