Progress reports went home yesterday, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Please review, sign, and return progress reports as soon as possible.
We are so proud of the incredible hard work and creativity shown by our students at the CSD Science Fair! Congratulations to all participants and winners who truly shined with their projects. Their dedication to learning and scientific thinking is inspiring! 👏🧪
5th Grade Winners:
Earth Science
🥇 MaKaiya Smith
🥈 Ariana Monroe & Kimora Heckstall
Biology
🥇 Nora Bridgers
8th Grade Winners:
Chemistry
🥇 Zariah Dill
Earth Science
🥇 Owen Hall
Biology
🥇 Chelsea Bordeaux
🥈 Isabel Gardener
🥉 Quentine Benjamin
🚨 Science Fair Update at CSD 🔬
Despite the 2-hour delay, the Clarkton School of Discovery Science Fair is still on today! Parents and families are welcome to come view student projects and join us for the presentation of awards at 1:00 PM. We look forward to celebrating our young scientists! 🌟
Despite the 2-hour delay, the Clarkton School of Discovery Science Fair is still on today! Parents and families are welcome to come view student projects and join us for the presentation of awards at 1:00 PM. We look forward to celebrating our young scientists! 🌟
Week of Jan 26-30
Monday, Jan 26
Remote Day
Tuesday, Jan 27
2 Hour Delay
6th Grade Field Trip is being rescheduled**
CSD Science Fair
Away Basketball Game @ Tabor City
Wednesday, Jan 28
Progress Reports go home
Purpose Through Poetry Session 3
Thursday, Jan 29
Beta Practice
Home Basketball Games vs. Nakina
Friday, Jan 30
Beta Practice
ELEMENTARY BETA CONVENTION JAN 31 - FEB 1
JR. BETA CONVENTION FEB 1-3
Monday, Jan 26
Remote Day
Tuesday, Jan 27
2 Hour Delay
6th Grade Field Trip is being rescheduled**
CSD Science Fair
Away Basketball Game @ Tabor City
Wednesday, Jan 28
Progress Reports go home
Purpose Through Poetry Session 3
Thursday, Jan 29
Beta Practice
Home Basketball Games vs. Nakina
Friday, Jan 30
Beta Practice
ELEMENTARY BETA CONVENTION JAN 31 - FEB 1
JR. BETA CONVENTION FEB 1-3
‼️ Bladen County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Wind chills are forecasted to be in the single digits. ❄️
🚌The two-hour delay will allow temperatures to rise, providing safer and more comfortable conditions for morning transportation.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning—please stay warm!
🚌The two-hour delay will allow temperatures to rise, providing safer and more comfortable conditions for morning transportation.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning—please stay warm!
This week our 8th graders at CSD explored Earth history concepts and got hands-on with the Deep Time Toolbox from App State’s Geology Department's Outreach Program! ⛰️🪨🌎🦖
Huge thank you for sharing this awesome learning experience with our Blue Devils! 💙
It's not too late! Take the survey TODAY and help shape the future of Bladen County Schools! 🎓✨
We're embarking on an exciting journey to develop our next strategic plan, and we want YOU to be part of it! With North Carolina's new state strategic plan recently released, now is the perfect time to ensure our local priorities align with state goals while reflecting what matters most to OUR community.
We need YOUR voice!
Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, your input is invaluable. We've created a survey that asks:
What priorities matter most to you for our students?
Which focus areas should guide our work over the next 3-5 years?
Are you interested in serving on our strategic planning committee?
📱 Take the Survey: Available now through Friday, January 23
🔗 Access the survey at the link below.
https://forms.gle/fcgx8VFPDv43HqP37
This process is just beginning. We're committed to being thorough and thoughtful as we chart our course forward together. Every voice matters, and we can't wait to hear from you!
BCS Families—Due to expected winter weather in our area, Bladen County Schools will transition to an asynchronous remote learning day for Monday, January 26.
Asynchronous learning means that students will work independently on assignments that teachers have either posted in Canvas, Google Classroom, or will be sending home with students tomorrow, Friday, January 23. Staff will receive information regarding work schedule from their supervisors.
Additionally, all school buildings and district departments will be closed and there will be no events or activities held on Monday. A decision regarding school operations for Tuesday, January 27, will be made no later than 8 pm on Monday, January 26.
We appreciate your cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff, and we encourage everyone to closely monitor all communication channels for additional updates.
Please stay warm!
Asynchronous learning means that students will work independently on assignments that teachers have either posted in Canvas, Google Classroom, or will be sending home with students tomorrow, Friday, January 23. Staff will receive information regarding work schedule from their supervisors.
Additionally, all school buildings and district departments will be closed and there will be no events or activities held on Monday. A decision regarding school operations for Tuesday, January 27, will be made no later than 8 pm on Monday, January 26.
We appreciate your cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff, and we encourage everyone to closely monitor all communication channels for additional updates.
Please stay warm!
✨ Purpose Through Poetry at CSD ✨
Students at CSD experienced the power of words during our Purpose Through Poetry session led by Lost Voices Empire, LLC. Through spoken words and creative expression, students explored emotional intelligence, mental wellness, and important social issues in a meaningful and engaging way. This impactful experience encouraged empathy, self-reflection, and confidence - helping our students grow both emotionally and academically.
Tonight's Public Hearing and Special Called Meeting can be viewed online at: https://www.youtube.com/live/uOqUm8z-HHY?si=iNzKs_65kDu6W6o8.
🪨 Rock Detectives on the Move! 🦕
Our Clarkton School of Discovery Rock Detectives had an exciting day at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville! Students explored Earth’s history, examined real fossils, and dug into big ideas like the geologic timeline, and the law of superposition.
They even got to create mold fossils and dig for their own fossils to take home as souvenirs! 🔍✨
We’re so proud of their curiosity, teamwork, and love for science. CSD is rocking Earth history, one discovery at a time! 🌍💛
Our Clarkton School of Discovery Rock Detectives had an exciting day at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville! Students explored Earth’s history, examined real fossils, and dug into big ideas like the geologic timeline, and the law of superposition.
They even got to create mold fossils and dig for their own fossils to take home as souvenirs! 🔍✨
We’re so proud of their curiosity, teamwork, and love for science. CSD is rocking Earth history, one discovery at a time! 🌍💛
Before break, our 8th graders took on a STEM Christmas Tree Challenge, using given criteria to design, build, and problem-solve through the science and engineering process—and they delivered.
We are so thankful for all of our students who participated and helped bring Christmas cheer, creativity, and learning into the halls of Clarkton School of Discovery. Way to shine! 🎁🎄
We are so thankful for all of our students who participated and helped bring Christmas cheer, creativity, and learning into the halls of Clarkton School of Discovery. Way to shine! 🎁🎄
Keep saving those can tabs! Please turn them in by January 28th! Thank you for supporting our service project!!!
🌟 Exciting News at CSD! 🌟
💡 Did you know? Regular physical activity helps improve focus, behavior, and academic performance in students.
We are excited to launch our new Healthy Active Kids: Yoga Anatomy Adventure Elective at Clarkton School of Discovery this spring! 🧘♀️🧠
We are thankful for our partnership with Four County EMC and the support of their Bright Ideas Grant, which helps bring innovative opportunities like this to our students and community.
Thank you, Four County EMC, for investing in our kids and their future! 💙
💡 Did you know? Regular physical activity helps improve focus, behavior, and academic performance in students.
We are excited to launch our new Healthy Active Kids: Yoga Anatomy Adventure Elective at Clarkton School of Discovery this spring! 🧘♀️🧠
We are thankful for our partnership with Four County EMC and the support of their Bright Ideas Grant, which helps bring innovative opportunities like this to our students and community.
Thank you, Four County EMC, for investing in our kids and their future! 💙
BCS Families—There is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All BCS schools, departments and facilities will be closed.
Help Shape the Future of Bladen County Schools! 🎓✨
We're embarking on an exciting journey to develop our next strategic plan, and we want YOU to be part of it! With North Carolina's new state strategic plan recently released, now is the perfect time to ensure our local priorities align with state goals while reflecting what matters most to OUR community.
We need YOUR voice!
Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, your input is invaluable. We've created a survey that asks:
What priorities matter most to you for our students?
Which focus areas should guide our work over the next 3-5 years?
Are you interested in serving on our strategic planning committee?
📱 Take the Survey: Available now through Friday, January 23
🔗 Access the survey at the link below.
https://forms.gle/fcgx8VFPDv43HqP37
This process is just beginning. We're committed to being thorough and thoughtful as we chart our course forward together. Every voice matters, and we can't wait to hear from you!
We're embarking on an exciting journey to develop our next strategic plan, and we want YOU to be part of it! With North Carolina's new state strategic plan recently released, now is the perfect time to ensure our local priorities align with state goals while reflecting what matters most to OUR community.
We need YOUR voice!
Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, your input is invaluable. We've created a survey that asks:
What priorities matter most to you for our students?
Which focus areas should guide our work over the next 3-5 years?
Are you interested in serving on our strategic planning committee?
📱 Take the Survey: Available now through Friday, January 23
🔗 Access the survey at the link below.
https://forms.gle/fcgx8VFPDv43HqP37
This process is just beginning. We're committed to being thorough and thoughtful as we chart our course forward together. Every voice matters, and we can't wait to hear from you!
Week of Jan 12 - 16
Monday, Jan 12
Return signed report cards & retesting letters
mClass BOY Begins (5th Grade)
Beta Practice
Girls Basketball Tournament Games @ CSD
BOE Meeting at 6 pm at District Office
Tuesday, Jan 13
NC Check Ins - ELA
Beta Practice
Boys Basketball Tournament Games @ CSD
Wednesday, Jan 14
NC Check Ins - Math
Beta Practice
Thursday, Jan 15
NC Check Ins - Science (Grades 5 & 8)
Release Time
Beta Club Guest Speaker @ 1:15 pm
Basketball Tournament Championship games @ CSD
Friday, Jan 16
Check Ins Make Up Testing
Q2 Awards Ceremony @ 1:30PM
Monday, Jan 12
Return signed report cards & retesting letters
mClass BOY Begins (5th Grade)
Beta Practice
Girls Basketball Tournament Games @ CSD
BOE Meeting at 6 pm at District Office
Tuesday, Jan 13
NC Check Ins - ELA
Beta Practice
Boys Basketball Tournament Games @ CSD
Wednesday, Jan 14
NC Check Ins - Math
Beta Practice
Thursday, Jan 15
NC Check Ins - Science (Grades 5 & 8)
Release Time
Beta Club Guest Speaker @ 1:15 pm
Basketball Tournament Championship games @ CSD
Friday, Jan 16
Check Ins Make Up Testing
Q2 Awards Ceremony @ 1:30PM
Report Cards went home with students on Friday, Jan. 9th. Please sign and return as soon as possible!
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Center for Safer Schools is marking National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by wearing Blue on Monday, January 12.
Center for Safer Schools is asking everyone in all NC school districts to wear blue in solidarity. 💙
Help us create a world free of human trafficking!
Center for Safer Schools is marking National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by wearing Blue on Monday, January 12.
Center for Safer Schools is asking everyone in all NC school districts to wear blue in solidarity. 💙
Help us create a world free of human trafficking!
As we wrap up the semester, we're excited to share a few highlights from our schools! From field trips and festive celebrations to hands-on learning and community service, our students and staff have had an incredible few months. Enjoy these moments from across Bladen County Schools! ✨
The Clarkton School of Discovery Beta Club has been busy spreading joy—together they adopted several families this holiday season. We are so thankful for students who love giving back to our community and are grateful to those that supported their efforts!
The Clarkton School of Discovery Beta Club has been busy spreading joy—together they adopted several families this holiday season. We are so thankful for students who love giving back to our community and are grateful to those that supported their efforts!
