🎓✨ Thursday, June 4, 2026 was a day of celebration, reflection, and recognition as we honored the accomplishments, growth, perseverance, and achievements of our 8th grade students! Our Final Walk was especially meaningful as these students took their last steps through the halls of Clarkton School of Discovery before beginning their high school journey. While this chapter is coming to a close, their future is filled with endless possibilities. This class has truly embodied our theme, Piece by Piece. Each student has been an important part of what made this year so special, helping create a strong, supportive, and successful school community. We have enjoyed watching them discover their potential and ignite excellence throughout the year. Congratulations, 8th Grade Class of 2026! Continue to dream big, work hard, and believe in yourselves because the sky is the limit! 💙🖤

🏅On the last day of school we celebrated our 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students during our End-of-Year Awards Ceremony at Clarkton School of Discovery! We recognized students for academic achievement, growth, leadership, and outstanding accomplishments throughout the school year. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, perseverance, and dedication. While awards are certainly worth celebrating, we also recognize the successes that can’t always be measured - overcoming challenges, showing kindness, growing in confidence, and never giving up. Congratulations to all of our award recipients and students for an amazing year! The future is bright at CSD! ⭐💙

Congratulations to our 2026 CSD STAR Award Winners! ⭐️ At Clarkton School of Discovery, the STAR Award is one of the highest honors a student can receive. Each year, one male and one female 8th-grade student are selected by our faculty and staff for exemplifying the character, leadership, integrity, service, and spirit that define CSD. The STAR Award recognizes students who lead by example, positively impact those around them, and consistently demonstrate the values that make our school community stronger. Like the North Star that has guided travelers throughout history, these students have followed their own guiding light, growing into outstanding young leaders during their time at CSD. ⭐ 2026 Male STAR Award Winner: Michael Borza Michael is a kind, respectful, and dependable young man who consistently represents CSD with pride. Known for his strong character, positive attitude, and ability to remain calm during challenges, Michael leads by example and always puts others before himself. His integrity, humility, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our school community. ⭐ 2026 Female STAR Award Winner: Chelsea Bordeaux Chelsea is a hardworking, selfless, and dependable young lady who continuously goes above and beyond to support her school and others. She leads through her actions, serves without seeking recognition, and demonstrates excellence in everything she does. Her commitment, positivity, and unwavering dedication embody the true spirit of the STAR Award. Please join us in congratulating Michael and Chelsea on this well-deserved recognition. We are incredibly proud of the young leaders they have become and look forward to all they will accomplish in the future!💙⭐

Week of June 1 - 5
Monday, June 1
Make Up EOG Testing & Remediation
Early Release @ 12:30

Tuesday, June 2
ELA Retest (must have retest letter signed and returned)
Early Release @ 12:30
SIT Meeting

Wednesday, June 3
Math EOG Retest (must have retest letter signed and returned)
Early Release @ 12:30

Thursday, June 4
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS!
5th, 6th, & 7th Grade End of Year Awards Ceremony @ 9 am
8th Grade End of Year Awards Ceremony & Final Walk @ 10 am
Early Release @ 12:30

Friday, June 5
First day of summer break for students
Required Teacher Workday

June 1st - June 4th are early release days. Students will be dismissed daily at 12:30. Please make arrangements for your child(ren).

EOG Math Testing is tomorrow, 5/27. Please read these testing reminders and help your child be prepared!

Week of May 25 - May 29
Monday, May 25
No School - Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26
5th Grade Cursive Writing Assessment
Make Up EOG Testing & Remediation

Wednesday, May 27
EOG - Math (All Students)

Thursday, May 28
Science EOG Retest (must have retest letter signed and returned)
Make Up EOG Testing & Remediation

Friday, May 29
CSD Fun Day

CSD End-of-Year Calendar of Events: https://canva.link/csdcalendarofeventseoy

🎨 FREE Summer Art Camp – Register Now! 🎤

Looking for something creative and meaningful for your child this summer? Don’t miss this amazing opportunity right here at CSD!

🖌 Summer Art Camp: Poetry. Painting. Positive Growth.
📍 Clarkton School of Discovery
📅 June 15–18
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👥 Open to Bladen County students ages 9–13
🍽 Lunch provided

Students will:
✔ Explore poetry and painting
✔ Build confidence and social-emotional skills
✔ Express themselves creatively
✔ Make new friends

🎟 Only 25 spots available – first come, first served!

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/HMkCb8FpVNUrurU18

Let’s help our students find their voice and grow, piece by piece! 💙

🎓 Superintendent’s Academic Awards Ceremony 🎓 We are proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding academic achievements. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed! 👏 Superintendent’s List Honorees: • Nora Bridgers • Skyy Johnson • Josi Ward ⭐ A Honor Roll Honorees: • Chelsea Bordeaux • Zariah Dill • Isabel Gardner • Callie Lindsay • Chatham Rigsbee Keep striving for excellence, this is just the beginning! 💙📚

📅 Save the Date!

Join us for our CSD End of Year Awards Ceremonies as we celebrate our students’ hard work and accomplishments! 🏆💙

🎓 5th, 6th, & 7th Grade Awards
🗓 Thursday, June 4th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 CSD Media Center

🎓 8th Grade Awards & Final Walk
🗓 Thursday, June 4th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 CSD Media Center

We look forward to celebrating our Blue Devils and an incredible year together!

Friday was the last day for book bags! Please keep all book bags at home starting tomorrow.

Week of May 18 - May 22

Monday, May 18
FUN Day Permission Slips will go home with students. Must be signed and returned by Friday!
Superintendent’s Academic Awards @ ETMS @ 5 pm (invitations will go out to students who will be receiving awards)

Tuesday, May 19
EOG Parent Night & Spring Band Concert @ 6 pm

Wednesday, May 20
FREE Sports Physicals @ CSD

Thursday, May 21
EOG - ELA/Reading (All Students)

Friday, May 22
EOG - Science (Grades 5 & 8 Only)
FUN Day Permission Slips Due

Memorial Day - No School Monday, May 25th

CSD End-of-Year Calendar of Events: https://canva.link/csdcalendarofeventseoy

🎉 Mr. Schrepfer was recently presented with a token of appreciation by the Bladen County Retired School Personnel in recognition of his dedication and impact on our students. We are proud to have him represent CSD as we continue to discover potential and ignite excellence each day. Thank you, Mr. Schrepfer, for all you do for our students and school community! 💙

EOG Parent Night & Spring Band Concert will be Tuesday, May 19th beginning at 6:00 PM. Please fill out the form if you plan to attend so we can ensure we have enough refreshments for everyone!

https://forms.gle/Jio24b9A9zYMDVCV7

Save the Dates for EOG Testing

It was an awesome morning with the Blue Devils at Clarkton School of Discovery saying "Thanks a Latte" to an incredible team! ☕️

Thank you Barefoot Brew for helping celebrate Bladen County Schools amazing team!

Friday, May 15th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm. Please make arrangements for your child(ren).

Week of May 11 - May 15 Monday, May 11 - “Thanks a Latte” Staff Appreciation - Mosaic Art Classes - NC School of Math & Science to Visit CSD @ 1:15 - BOE Meeting @ 6pm - District Office (students being recognized received an invitation) Tuesday, May 12 - Mosaic Art Classes Wednesday, May 13 - Mosaic Art Classes Thursday, May 14 - Release Time - BINGO Night - Beta Fundraiser 6-8pm Friday, May 15 - Athletic Awards @ 8:30 am - Early Release Day @ 12:30 pm