6th-8th Grade Parents: Please take just a few minutes to fill out this form (linked below)! You will receive $5 for doing so. We have heard from some families but need ALL parents to please either grant or deny consent for their children to participate.
Follow this link to the consent form: https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sbiftSCFjmRQBE
This study is for ALL students grades 6-8, regardless of their prior phone or tech use.
Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill have partnered with us at Bladen to look at how phone and tech use in school may be related to social life, academic performance, and mental health.
Follow this link to the consent form: https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sbiftSCFjmRQBE
This study is for ALL students grades 6-8, regardless of their prior phone or tech use.
Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill have partnered with us at Bladen to look at how phone and tech use in school may be related to social life, academic performance, and mental health.
Monday, Nov 24
Final Day of Girls Basketball Tryouts 3:15 - 5:30 pm
Fundraiser Winners will be announced
Tuesday, Nov 25
Progress Reports go home
Home Football Game vs. West Columbus
8th Grade Recognition Night & Last Football Game
Wednesday, Nov 26
Optional Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Thursday, Nov 27
Happy Thanksgiving! No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, Nov 28
No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Final Day of Girls Basketball Tryouts 3:15 - 5:30 pm
Fundraiser Winners will be announced
Tuesday, Nov 25
Progress Reports go home
Home Football Game vs. West Columbus
8th Grade Recognition Night & Last Football Game
Wednesday, Nov 26
Optional Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Thursday, Nov 27
Happy Thanksgiving! No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, Nov 28
No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
6th grade student Cionni Smith had the wonderful opportunity to interview our principal, Mrs. Amanda Murillo, as part of her CSD Blueprint Newsletter assignment!
Cionni asked thoughtful questions and represented CSD with confidence and professionalism. We love seeing our students take leadership roles and showcase their communication skills.
🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟
Congratulations Luke from Clarkton School of Discovery!
Luke is a true example of leadership and service at Clarkton School of Discovery! He is always ready to lend a hand—he can be found fixing things around the school, helping in the cafeteria, and volunteering at concessions. Luke consistently lives out the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leadership by taking initiative, putting others first, and making our school a better place every day.
Join us in celebrating Luke's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏
Stay connected to your child’s academic progress with Infinite Campus – view grades, attendance, assignments, schedules, and more.
👉 https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov
👉 https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov
🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟
Congratulations Sarai from Clarkton School of Discovery!
Sarai is a great example of steady achievement through participation at Clarkton School of Discovery. She consistently participates in class and is a kind example to all. Her dedication to learning and positive engagement make her a wonderful role model for her peers.
Join us in celebrating Sarai's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏
Congratulations Sarai from Clarkton School of Discovery!
Sarai is a great example of steady achievement through participation at Clarkton School of Discovery. She consistently participates in class and is a kind example to all. Her dedication to learning and positive engagement make her a wonderful role model for her peers.
Join us in celebrating Sarai's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏
CSD Team - We've lined up some seriously fun rewards that'll make your fundraising efforts worth it.
1. Walmart Gift Card - Top Student Seller
2. Free Entry to Home Football Game on 11/25/25 - 2nd Top Student Seller
3. Name in Drawing for CSD T-shirt - Create a pop up store
4. Free Bag of Double Good Popcorn - Sell $50+ in fundraiser
Ready to sell some popcorn?
Download the Double Good app, enter the event code PXL OEZ, and launch your Pop‑Up Store.
https://dgpopup.app.link/in
Let's do this!
A huge thank you to The Place of Impact for their generous Thanksgiving food donations for CSD students and families! 🧡🦃
Your support means so much to our students and their families during this season of gratitude. We appreciate you for helping us make sure every family feels cared for and supported.
🎉Congratulations to our CSD Schoolwide Students and Staff Members of the Month!
5th Grade: Sarai Gomez Bonilla & Mahjir Benjamin
6th Grade: Ahonesty Bethea & Caleb Brooks
7th Grade: Ronnae McLean & Carlos Ventura
8th Grade: Isabel Gardner & Luke Bordeaux
Classified Staff: Ms. Carlie West
Certified Staff: Mr. Luke Schrepfer
CSD Double Good Popcorn fundraiser begins NOW!
• Start: Nov 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
• End: Nov 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
If you haven't done so already
1. Download the Double Good app
2. Enter Event Code: PXLOEZ
3. Create your Pop-Up Store
4. Share your link
5. Sell, Sell, Sell!
Download the app for free on iOS and Android: dgpopup.app.link
CSD Announcements for the week of Nov 17-21. Let's make it a great week!
Monday, Nov 17
Away Volleyball Games @ Williams Township
Double Good Popcorn Virtual Fundraiser begins at 5:00 pm
All students who have set up a pop up store will be entered into a drawing for a CSD T-Shirt!
Tuesday, Nov 18
Away Volleyball Games @ Williams Township
Wednesday, Nov 19
No updates…yet!
Thursday, Nov 20
Release TIme
Away Football Game @ Bladenboro @ 6pm
Friday, Nov 21
Double Good Popcorn Virtual Fundraiser ends at 5:00 pm - Check the leaderboard to see who is the top seller!
Top Sellers:
1st Place: Walmart Gift Card
2nd Place: Free Admission to home football game on 11/25/25
Monday, Nov 17
Away Volleyball Games @ Williams Township
Double Good Popcorn Virtual Fundraiser begins at 5:00 pm
All students who have set up a pop up store will be entered into a drawing for a CSD T-Shirt!
Tuesday, Nov 18
Away Volleyball Games @ Williams Township
Wednesday, Nov 19
No updates…yet!
Thursday, Nov 20
Release TIme
Away Football Game @ Bladenboro @ 6pm
Friday, Nov 21
Double Good Popcorn Virtual Fundraiser ends at 5:00 pm - Check the leaderboard to see who is the top seller!
Top Sellers:
1st Place: Walmart Gift Card
2nd Place: Free Admission to home football game on 11/25/25
CSD has set up a Double Good virtual fundraiser! We’ll each create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good popcorn. We keep 50% of all sales for our school, and the popcorn ships directly to buyers. Prices start at $11. The popcorn is award-winning and really delicious!
• Start: Nov 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
• End: Nov 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
What You Need to Do NOW:
1. Download the Double Good app
2. Enter Event Code: PXLOEZ
3. Create your Pop-Up Store
On November 17th at 5:00 PM:
4. Share your link
5. Sell, Sell, Sell!
Download the app for free on iOS and Android: dgpopup.app.link
• Start: Nov 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
• End: Nov 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
What You Need to Do NOW:
1. Download the Double Good app
2. Enter Event Code: PXLOEZ
3. Create your Pop-Up Store
On November 17th at 5:00 PM:
4. Share your link
5. Sell, Sell, Sell!
Download the app for free on iOS and Android: dgpopup.app.link
Nov. 10-14th
Monday, Nov 10
- Return all signed progress reports if you haven’t already done so.
- Home Volleyball Games & 8th Grade Recognition Night for Volleyball Players
- Board of Education Meeting at District Office @ 6pm
Tuesday, Nov 11
- No School - Veterans Day
Wednesday, Nov 12
- Double Good Popcorn Virtual Fundraiser Information to go home
Thursday, Nov 13
- Volleyball, Football & Cheer Pictures
- Volleyball Games @ Tar Heel @ 4:45 and 5:30
- Home Football Game vs. South Columbus @ 6pm
Friday, Nov 14
-No Updates…yet!
Progress reports go home today, Thursday, November 6th! Please review, sign, and return your student’s progress report. Contact your child’s teacher(s) with any questions and concerns or to schedule a conference.
CSD Weekly Updates: Nov. 3rd-7th
Monday, Nov 3
Volleyball Game at Elizabethtown Middle @ 4PM
Tuesday, Nov 4
No updates…yet!
Wednesday, Nov 5
No updates…yet!
Thursday, Nov 6
PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME!
Away Football Game @ Central @ 6PM
Friday, Nov 7
No updates…yet!
Report Cards go home today, Monday, October 27th.
October 27-31: RED RIBBON WEEK: To promote drug and violence prevention through awareness and education.
Monday, Oct 27
Monday: “Put a Cap on Drugs!” Wear your favorite hat to show you’re capping off bad choices and saying NO to drugs!
Report Cards go home
Volleyball Games @ Bladenboro
Tuesday, Oct 28
Tuesday: “Be Red-y to Make Healthy Choices!” Show your support by wearing red to represent your pledge to live a healthy, drug-free life.
Wednesday, Oct 29
Wednesday: “Give Drugs the Boot!” Kick bad habits to the curb by wearing your favorite boots.
Thursday, Oct 30
Thursday: “Be Proactive – Team Up Against Drugs!” Leaders take action! Wear your school colors to show that together, we stand strong against drugs.
Home Football Game vs. East Columbus
Friday, Oct 31
Friday: “Dress Like a Vocabulary word!” Be creative and show off your learning spirit! Pick a word and “Dress like a Vocabulary word." Put your actual word somewhere on your costume.
First Quarter Awards Ceremony @ 1:30 - Individual invitations have been sent home for students who will be recognized, but all are welcome to join & celebrate all of CSD’s students’ success!
🧡Tomorrow is Unity Day! Wear ORANGE to show kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s stand together against bullying.
📢This morning, in collaboration with the Bladen County Sheriff's Office, our school participated in a lockdown drill.
‼️There was NO emergency. This drill allowed us to practice our lockdown procedures. Again, there was no emergency situation—all students and staff are safe, and the day is proceeding as scheduled.
📞If you have any questions please call the school office.
‼️There was NO emergency. This drill allowed us to practice our lockdown procedures. Again, there was no emergency situation—all students and staff are safe, and the day is proceeding as scheduled.
📞If you have any questions please call the school office.
🌟 Amazing turnout at our student-led conferences! 🌟
Our students took the lead, guiding the conversations with confidence and pride. When students drive the discussion, learning becomes truly meaningful. Together with staff and families, we’re building success one step at a time. Thank you for being part of this powerful teamwork! 💬📚✨
Our students took the lead, guiding the conversations with confidence and pride. When students drive the discussion, learning becomes truly meaningful. Together with staff and families, we’re building success one step at a time. Thank you for being part of this powerful teamwork! 💬📚✨
