Moore County Schools

10/12/2026

👏 Tonight, we had the privilege of celebrating several outstanding students and staff members during the Moore County Board of Education meeting.

We began by recognizing two Vass-Lakeview Elementary School students who helped lead the opening of the meeting:

🇺🇸 Addisyn Rodela | Pledge of Allegiance
💡 Houston King | Moment of Inspiration

We also celebrated this month’s Engage. Inspire. Succeed. Honorees:

🌟 Vass-Lakeview Elementary School
Jackie Brahm | Certified Staff
Tammy Clark, Phil Orzeck and Elizabeth Wright | Support Staff

🌟 Crain’s Creek Middle School
Jennifer Smith | Certified Staff
Stephen Houston | Support Staff

🌟 Union Pines High School
Will Chalmers | Certified Staff
Guadalupe Aguilar | Support Staff

🌟 Student Honoree
David Park | Union Pines High School

Congratulations to all of tonight’s honorees, and thank you for the many ways you help our students and schools Engage. Inspire. Succeed. each day! ❤️

🎥 Watch tonight’s recognitions beginning just after the 1:30:00 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/live/s_3Bntk_gYI

10/12/2026

🏈 Thank you, RiseUp Moore, for the opportunities you provide young athletes across our community!

Football teaches valuable lessons in teamwork, grit and perseverance that extend far beyond the field and into the classroom.

We look forward to seeing the program continue to grow and make a positive impact on even more young people!

10/08/2026

🩺 Hands-On Experiences. Real-World Careers. Endless Possibilities!

Our MCS eighth graders got an exciting look into the world of healthcare today as our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department partnered with FirstHealth of the Carolinas for an interactive healthcare career fair!

From practicing CPR to exploring surgical services, respiratory therapy, laboratory sciences and more, students discovered the many career opportunities available in healthcare, right here in Moore County and beyond!

👏 A huge thank you to FirstHealth and the healthcare professionals who shared their time and expertise to bring these careers to life for our students. Partnerships like these help inspire the next generation and open doors to future opportunities!

FirstHealth of the Carolinas

10/07/2026

🚌 We’re Hiring! Join the MCS Transportation Team!

We are looking for a Transportation Specialist/Supervisor to join our team and help support the safe and efficient transportation of students across MCS.

This position plays an important role in our daily transportation operations, including supervising bus drivers and monitors, supporting safe and efficient bus routes and assisting with driver recruitment and training to help keep MCS moving safely each day.

💰 Salary Range: $42,364 to $57,101 annually
📅 12-month position

Ready to join our team and help keep MCS moving?

🔎 Visit https://ncmcs.schoolspring.com/ and search “Transportation” to apply today!

10/02/2026

🧹❤️ Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!

Today, we are proud to recognize and thank the incredible custodians who care for our schools and facilities each and every day.

Long before students arrive and after the school day ends, our custodians are hard at work making sure our buildings are clean, safe and ready for learning. Throughout the day, they are always there to lend a hand, solve a problem and help ensure our schools remain welcoming places for students, staff and families.

Their work may often happen behind the scenes, but the difference they make is seen and felt throughout our schools every day. We are grateful for the hard work, dedication and pride our custodians bring to MCS and for the many ways they support our school communities. ❤️

Please join us in celebrating our MCS custodians and thanking them for all they do to help our students and schools Engage. Inspire. Succeed.

👏 Thank you, MCS custodians, for all you do!

10/01/2026

🎉 October is National Principals Month!

Throughout October, we are proud to celebrate the dedicated principals who lead our schools and serve our students, staff and families each day.

Our principals are at the heart of their school communities. They support and encourage students, empower teachers and staff, build meaningful relationships with families and work each day to create schools where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.

Their leadership, dedication and commitment make a lasting difference throughout MCS. We are grateful for the countless ways they serve their school communities and for their commitment to helping every student Engage. Inspire. Succeed. ❤️

Please join us throughout October in celebrating our MCS principals and thanking them for all they do!

👏 Happy National Principals Month!

09/25/2026

🍎 Happy Teaching Assistants' Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible teacher assistants who make a difference in classrooms across MCS each and every day!

Our teacher assistants are essential members of our school communities. They work alongside teachers to provide individualized support, reinforce learning, encourage students, assist with classroom needs and help create environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Whether they are helping a student master a new skill, offering encouragement when it is needed most or stepping in wherever they are needed throughout the school day, their impact extends far beyond any single task. Their patience, flexibility, compassion and commitment help our classrooms and schools thrive. ❤️

To all of our MCS teacher assistants, thank you for everything you do for our students, teachers and schools! Your work matters and we are grateful to have you as part of the MCS team.

Help us celebrate by thanking a teacher assistant today! 👏

09/22/2026

💻 Great news for Moore County Schools!

MCS is one of 12 school districts and charter schools receiving continued funding through North Carolina’s Digital Learning Impact Grant for the 2026-2027 school year.

This continued funding supports innovative digital teaching and learning practices designed to strengthen educator capacity and improve student learning experiences. We are proud to see this work continuing in MCS! ❤️

Seventeen North Carolina public school districts and charter schools will receive more than $1.2 million in grant funding during the 2026-2027 school year to support innovative digital teaching and learning initiatives across the state.

Read more: https://go.ncdpi.gov/25bsw

09/18/2026

⚡ Southern Middle School Power Outage

The power outage is affecting Southern Middle School only. All other Moore County Schools will remain on a normal schedule.

We have received information from Duke Energy that an underground wire is broken, causing the outage. The estimated repair time is 4-8 hours.

Due to this information and the lack of air conditioning, Southern Middle School will dismiss bus riders at 1 p.m. Parents are welcome to begin checking out students through the car rider line starting at 12:30 p.m.

All after-school activities at Southern Middle School have been canceled.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our Southern Middle School families and staff during this time.

09/15/2026

💻 Happy IT Professionals Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible IT professionals who keep MCS connected, secure and running every day!

From supporting thousands of devices and maintaining our networks and systems to troubleshooting technology issues and helping students and staff stay connected, our IT professionals play an essential role in supporting teaching, learning and district operations across MCS.

Much of their work happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt in every school, classroom and office. We are incredibly thankful for their expertise, dedication and commitment to serving our students and staff. ❤️

If you see one of our IT professionals today, be sure to thank them for all they do to help MCS Engage. Inspire. Succeed.

🖥️ Thank an IT professional today!