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Village Christian Academy, is a mission of Village Baptist Church, a college preparatory, non-denominational school serving students in grades K-12th. Since 1998, our mission has been to partner with parents to provide a Christ-centered environment and education that will nurture our students spiritually, academically, physically, and socially so they may walk in Biblical truth.

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Explore choices for education By Jami McLaughlin Photo courtesy of Cumberland County Schools

rom public school and private school to charter school and home school, there are education options for families trying to find the best fit for their children. Beginning that search can be challenging.

There are several learning environments outside your assigned public school if you want to explore non-traditional learning, language immersion, Christian education and other options. With each, there is much to evaluate before you make your final decision. Preschool is one of the first steps for your child. Programs in this area include everything from Mother’s Morning Out, which can be important for socialization, to preparing for kindergarten with pre-K. Some preschools have started their open registrations so if you are interested, head to their websites or school offices to apply. The NC Pre-K program through the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services also provides free preschool education for families who qualify through participating Cumberland County Schools, Head Start programs and licensed four- and five-star private centers. Families can find more information and register at www.ccpfc.org/ ncprek. For families with children where there may be concerns with development and hitting typical milestones, there is also a special education preschool program through the Cumberland County Schools Early In Special Education preschool program. For more information, go to www.eipp.ccs.k12.nc.us. There are choices for kindergarten through high school. They include Choice Programs, charter schools, private schools and even homeschooling if your family wants more freedom to plan their own field trips and have classes at home around the dining room table. There are schools that teach through drama, music and art; others that offer year-round schedules; and some that partner with Fayetteville Technical Community College to offer associate degrees upon high school graduation. Each has distinct characteristics and is worth looking into to find a good fit for your child.

Cumberland County Schools Choice Programs Cumberland County Schools offers Choice Programs throughout the county with elementary to high school options. Programs at select schools include Spanish or Mandarin Chinese language immersion, year-round, Montessori, classical studies, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and early college. The notifications come in early summer, and these programs are worth looking into if you are able to provide transportation to and from school. The application window to apply to CCS Choice Programs for the 2024-2025 school year runs from Nov. 27, 2023, to Feb. 1, 2024. For more information, go to www.ccs.k12.nc.us/choice and to apply go to https://ccsncc.scriborder.com/.

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Programs at select schools include Spanish or Mandarin Chinese language immersion, year-round, Montessori, classical studies, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and early college.

Charter schools There also are public charter schools in this area. Public charter schools are tuition-free and have individual lottery systems for admission. There are no entrance requirements, and they have separate boards of directors that oversee operations. Three public charter schools operate in our area: Alpha Academy, which has a STEM program; Capitol Encore Academy in downtown Fayetteville with arts-based learning methods; and Anderson Creek Academy in Harnett County, which boasts a culturally responsive curriculum. With each charter school, families need to provide uniforms and their own transportation, except for Alpha Academy. All three charter schools begin accepting applications early in the year and new students are chosen by lottery. If you do not get in the first time, be patient. Waitlists can move up quickly.

Private schools Private schools have a lure for families who might want a Christianbased education or smaller class sizes. There are over two dozen private schools from which to choose in Cumberland County. For most schools, there is an application process, a tuition schedule and a requirement for students to maintain specific criteria. There

education programs can they offer, or do they have teachers who are trained to work with children with special learning disabilities? Online or in-person tours are available at most schools. Looking at the facilities, meeting teachers and checking over the curriculum can help you narrow your choices. Asking friends for referrals can help explore firsthand experiences. Most preschools and private schools have open houses. Check each school website and mark your calendars, especially for the preschool applications, because there is usually a waitlist for a few of the schools. With that, the time to look is now. Tuition is a huge deterrent for some families, who can look at the yearly rates with alarm; however, there are scholarships and other financial aid available at some private schools. Contacting the school admission office is an important first step for learning about your options. There is also help through the state. North Carolina offers three scholarship programs through the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) that help families afford private education. New applicants are entered into a lottery for parents who qualify based on income or have students with disabilities. The Opportunity Scholarship program can help cover tuition and fees through a scholarship of between $3,000 to $7,000 if your family meets the income requirements and other criteria. The Disabilities Grant and Education Savings Account are for children with disabilities, documented with an individualized education program dated within the last three years. The Disabilities Grant can provide up to $8,000 for tuition and fees. The ESA can provide up to $9,000 — or $17,000 for students with certain disabilities — for tuition and other expenses such as speech therapy and tutoring services. Families may apply for more than one program. More information can be found through the NCSEAA website at https://www.ncseaa.edu/. may also be a requirement to have a recommendation from a church pastor if looking at a religious-based school. Most private schools require an interview.

If you have more than one child, check with the school admissions office for a sibling discount if more than one of your children will attend. However, discounts will vary from school to school.

Questions to consider when picking Choice Programs, private or charter schools, or homeschooling:

Most schools also offer payment plans where you can choose your payment comfort level.

• What does tuition cover?

Homeschooling is also an option for those families who want to bring their education into their homes and have more control over the child’s curriculum and pace to meet their individual needs. There is a strong homeschooling community in Cumberland County and quite a few local resources, including social media support and field trip or sports collaborations. Being informed on homeschooling requirements is crucial through the following website: https://ncadmin.nc.gov/citizens/home-schoolinformation. Joining various local Facebook groups like N.C. Homeschooling or H.E.L.L.O. Homeschoolers will also be helpful.

• What are your transportation needs? Can your chosen school provide them? • Are uniforms a requirement? If so, is that an issue for your family? • If allergies are an issue, how will your child be cared for? What is the policy on having prescription or emergency medications at school? Is there a nurse on staff? • What sports are offered and what grades can participate? • What “extras” are offered including art, languages, any academically gifted programs? • Does the school offer college counseling in high school? • And if you have a child who learns differently, what special

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ach day, we at Cumberland County Schools open our doors and welcome nearly 50,000 students into our community of schools that have everything each child needs to become capable, confident and successful in life. From caring teachers, rigorous academics, and social and emotional development, to support services, athletics and extracurricular activities, CCS focuses on meeting the needs of “the whole child.’’ Our premier professionals are passionate about being a support system that builds a positive relationship with each child. They are also passionate about engaging families as partners to help our students achieve academic success in the classroom and beyond. In our 86 schools, there are caring and dedicated teachers and support staff who are skilled in knowing the diverse needs of each child and bringing out their potential — they have a laser-like focus on helping them “become their best selves.’’ In CCS, families have educational options through our Choice Programs and neighborhood schools that are tailored to appeal to each child’s interests and the ways they learn best. Initiatives

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that include language immersion (Spanish and Mandarin Chinese), the arts, year-round schedules, virtual learning, and specialized studies (global and classical), as well as early colleges, numerous academies (math and science, finance, green technology, fire, information technology, engineering technologies, health sciences and technology) and programs in collision repair and international baccalaureate, have enabled CCS to develop a reputation of offering high-quality learning options that match the learning needs of every child. CCS has a diverse student population that represents more than 69 different countries and 69 different native languages. More than 14,716 CCS students are military/federally connected. As one of the founding members of the Military Compact and Military Child Education Coalition, the district has built a support system for the military child. With the help of committed community members, we are delighted to provide engaging learning experiences that prepare every student to be competitive, collaborative, and successful in our global world. To learn more about CCS, including enrollment and partnership opportunities, visit our website at www.ccs.k12.nc.us. n

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Alderman Road Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 2860 Alderman Road Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-321-0398 Alma Easom Primary Grades K – 1 1610 Westlawn Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28305 Phone: 910-484-0194 School of Choice: Core Knowledge Armstrong Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 3395 Dunn Road Eastover, NC 28312 Phone: 910-483-2425 School of Choice: Technology Ashley Elementary Grades 3 – 5 810 Trainer Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-484-4156 School of Choice: Communications w/ Foreign Language Beaver Dam Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 12059 NC Hwy 210 Roseboro, NC 28382 Phone: 910-838-0008 Ben Martin Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 430 N. Reilly Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: 910-864-4843 School of Choice: Accelerated Learning Bill Hefner Elementary Grades K – 5 7059 Calamar Drive Fayetteville, NC 28314 Phone: 910-860-7058 Brentwood Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 1115 Bingham Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-864-5310 C. Wayne Collier Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 3522 Sturbridge Drive Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-424-7200 School of Choice: Core Knowledge

Cliffdale Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 6450 Cliffdale Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-864-3442 Uniform Dress Code

Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 5174 Dunn Road Eastover, NC 28312 Phone: 910-483-8997 School of Choice: Arts

College Lakes Elementary Grades K – 5 4963 Rosehill Road Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone: 910-488-6650 School of Choice: Technology

Elizabeth Cashwell Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 2970 Legion Road Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-424-2312 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Classical Studies

Cumberland Mills Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 2576 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-424-4536 School of Choice: Math Cumberland Road Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 2700 Cumberland Road Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-485-7171 School of Choice: Montessoriemphasized Pre-K – 1 Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 Grades K – 5 800 North St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-500-7584 School of Choice: Virtual Academy District 7 Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 5721 Smithfield Road Wade, NC 28395 Phone: 910-483-0001 School of Choice: Classical Studies

Ferguson-Easley Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 1857 Seabrook Road Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-483-4883 School of Choice: Math and Science

Loyd Auman Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 6882 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-868-8153 School of Choice: Technology

Gallberry Farm Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 8109 Byerly Drive Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-424-1490 Glendale Acres Elementary Grades K – 2 2915 Skycrest Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-484-9031 School of Choice: Communications with Foreign Language

Manchester Elementary Grades K – 5 611 Spring Ave. Spring Lake, NC 28390 Phone: 910-436-2151 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Math and Natural Science

Gray’s Creek Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 2964 School Road Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-483-3352 Internationally Themed

Margaret Willis Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 1412 Belvedere Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28305 Phone: 910-484-9064 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Technology

Howard Hall Elementary Grades K – 5 526 Andrews Road Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone: 910-822-5100 School of Choice: Classical Studies and Language Immersion (offered K only)

E. Melvin Honeycutt Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 4665 Lakewood Drive Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-426-2020

J.W. Coon Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 905 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-425-6141

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Long Hill Elementary Grades 2 – 5 6490 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone: 910-488-0012 School of Choice: LearningCentered Academy

Lucile Souders Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 128 Hillview Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-488-6705 School of Choice: Math and Science

E. E. Miller Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 1361 Rim Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 Phone: 910-868-2800 Year Round School School of Choice: Language Immersion

Ed V. Baldwin Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 4441 Legion Road Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-425-0145

Lake Rim Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 1455 Hoke Loop Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 Phone: 910-867-1133 School of Choice: Accelerated Learning with Science and Primary 1 (offered K-1 only)

J.W. Seabrook Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 4619 NC Hwy. 210 S. Fayetteville, NC 28312 Phone: 910-323-2930 School of Choice: Classical Studies

Mary McArthur Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 3809 Village Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-424-2206 School of Choice: Arts, A+ School Montclair Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 555 Glensford Drive Fayetteville, NC 28314 Phone: 910-868-5124 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Primary 1 (offered K – 1 only) Morganton Road Elementary Grades K – 5 102 Bonanza Drive Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: 910-867-4137 School of Choice: Language Immersion

New Century International Elementary Grades K – 5 7465 Century Circle Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-487-2340 Ponderosa Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 311 Bonanza Drive Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: 910-864-0148 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Math Raleigh Road Elementary Grades K – 1 8330 Ramsey St. Linden, NC 28356 Phone: 910-488-0850 Rockfish Elementary Grades K – 5 5763 Rockfish Road Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-424-5313 Sherwood Park Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 2115 Hope Mills Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-424-4797 School of Choice: Technology Stedman Elementary Grades 2 – 5 7370 Clinton Road Stedman, NC 28391 Phone: 910-483-3886 School of Choice: Math Stedman Primary Grades Pre-K – 1 155 E. First St. Stedman, NC 28391 Phone: 910-484-6954 School of Choice: Math Stoney Point Elementary Grades K – 5 7411 Rockfish Road Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-424-3945 Sunnyside Elementary Grades K – 5 3876 Sunnyside School Road Fayetteville, NC 28312 Phone: 910-483-4319 Vanstory Hills Elementary Grades 2 – 5 400 Foxhall Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: 910-483-0809

PUBLIC SCHOOLS William H. Owen Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 4533 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-425-6163 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Language Immersion – Spanish W. T. Brown Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 2522 Andrews Church Road Spring Lake, NC 28390 Phone: 910-497-1258 Uniform Dress Code School of Leadership Walker-Spivey Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 500 Fisher Road Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-483-5656 Uniform Dress Code Warrenwood Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 618 Rosehill Road Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone: 910-488-6609 Westarea Elementary Grades Pre-K – 5 941 Country Club Drive Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-488-1705 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Math and Science

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Anne Chesnutt Middle Grades 6 – 8 2121 Skibo Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 Year Road School, Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Foreign Language and Global Communication Cumberland Virtual Academy 6 – 12 Grades 6 – 12 800 North St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-500-7985 School of Choice: Virtual Academy Douglas Byrd Middle Grades 6 – 8 1616 Ireland Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-483-3101 Uniform Dress Code

Gray’s Creek Middle Grades 6 – 8 5151 Celebration Drive Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-483-4124 Hope Mills Middle Grades 6 – 8 4975 Cameron Road Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-425-5106 Howard Learning Academy Grades 6 – 8 1608 Camden Road Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-485-1634 John R. Griffin Middle Grades 6 – 8 5551 Fisher Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-424-7678 Lewis Chapel Middle Grades 6 – 8 2150 Skibo Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 Phone: 910-864-1407 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Cultural and Performing Arts

Reid Ross Classical Grades 6 – 12 3200 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-488-8415 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Year-Round Classical Studies Seventy-First Classical Middle Grades 6 – 8 6860 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Classical Studies Southview Middle Grades 6 – 8 4100 Elk Road Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-424-3131 Uniform Dress Code School of Choice: Multiple Intelligences Spring Lake Middle Grades 6 – 8 612 Spring Ave. Spring Lake, NC 28390 Phone: 910-497-1175

Luther ‘Nick’ Jeralds Middle Grades 6 – 8 2517 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-822-2570 School of Choice: Math and Science

Westover Middle Grades 6 – 8 275 Bonanza Drive Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: 910-864-0813 Uniform Dress Code

Mac Williams Middle Grades 6 – 8 4644 Clinton Road Fayetteville, NC 28312 Phone: 910-483-8222

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Max Abbott Middle Grades 6 – 8 590 Winding Creek Road Fayetteville, NC 28305 Phone: 910-323-2201 School of Choice: Global Studies New Century International Middle Grades 6 – 8 7455 Century Circle Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-487-2001 School of Choice: Language Immersion Pine Forest Middle Grades 6 – 8 6901 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone: 910-488-2711 School of Choice: Learning Styles

A.B. Wilkins High Grades: 9 – 12 1429 Skibo Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: 910-864-5438 Cape Fear High Grades 9 – 12 4762 Clinton Road Fayetteville, NC 28312 Phone: 910-483-0191 School of Choice: FFA Academy of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Cross Creek Early College High Grades 9 – 12 1200 Murchison Road Butler Building, Suite 100 Fayetteville, NC 28301 On Campus of Fayetteville State University Phone: 910-500-7551 School of Choice: Accelerated Learning and College Credit

Cumberland International Early College Grades 9 – 12 1200 Murchison Road J. Knuckles Building Fayetteville, NC 28301 On Campus of Fayetteville State University Phone: 910 226-6485 School of Choice: Accelerated Learning and College Credit, Focus on Language, Culture and Diplomacy Cumberland Polytechnic High Grades 9 – 12 2201 Hull Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 On Campus of Fayetteville Technical Community College Phone: 910-486-7300 Cumberland Virtual Academy 6 – 12 Grades: 6 – 12 800 North St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-500-7985 School of Choice: Virtual Academy Douglas Byrd High Grades 9 – 12 1624 Ireland Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-484-8121 School of Choice: Academy of Finance and Academy of Green Technology E. E. Smith High Grades 9 – 12 1800 Seabrook Road Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-483-0153 School of Choice: Fire Science and Academy of Math and Science Gray’s Creek High Grades 9 – 12 5301 Celebration Drive Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-424-8589 School of Choice: Academy of Information Technology Jack Britt High School Grades 9 – 12 7403 Rockfish Road Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-429-2800 School of Choice: Integrated Systems Technology and Applied Engineering

Massey Hill Classical High Grades 9 – 12 1062 Southern Ave. Fayetteville, NC 28306 Phone: 910-485-8761 School of Choice: Classical Studies Pine Forest High School Grades 9 – 12 525 Andrews Road Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone: 910-488-2384 School of Choice: Academy of Information Technology Ramsey Street High Grades 9 – 12 117 Quincy St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-437-5829 Reid Ross Classical Grades 6 – 12 3200 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: 910-488-8415 School of Choice: Classical Studies Seventy-First High Grades 9 – 12 6764 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Phone: 910-867-3116 School of Choice: School of Arts South View High Grades 9 – 12 4184 Elk Road Hope Mills, NC 28348 Phone: 910-425-8181 School of Choice: International Baccalaureate Academy and Academy of Public Safety and Security Terry Sanford High Grades 9 – 12 2301 Fort Bragg Road Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: 910-484-1151 School of Choice: Academy of Global Studies Westover High Grades 9 – 12 277 Bonanza Drive Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: 910-864-0190 School of Choice: Academy of Engineering Technologies and Academy of Health Sciences

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PRIVATE & CHARTER SCHOOLS Alpha Academy Charter Public School 8030 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304

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Bal-Perazim Christian Academy 4921 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC 28303

910-487-4220

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Berean Baptist Academy 518 Glensford Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314

910-868-2511

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Birds Nest Montessori School 6867 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304

910-867-4073

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Capitol Encore Academy Charter Public School 126 Hay St., Fayetteville, NC 28301

910-849-0888

K-12

Cornerstone Christian Academy 3000 Scotty Hill Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303

910-867-1166

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Destiny Now Academy 6974 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304

910-494-6566

K-12

Fayetteville Academy 3200 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303

910-868-5131

pre-K-12

Fayetteville Christian School 1422 Ireland Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304

910-483-3905

K-12

First Impressions Academy 6925 Nexus Court, Fayetteville, NC 28304

910-339-0524

K-8

Flaming Sword Christian Academy & Daycare 3230 Legion Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348

910-764-3500

K-12

Freedom Christian Academy 3130 Gillespie St., Fayetteville, NC 28306

910-485-7777

pre-K-12

Greater Fayetteville Adventist Academy 2601 Lone Pine Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306

910-484-6091

pre-K-12

Guy Schools Inc. 985 S. McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303

910-484-8308

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Liberty Christian Academy 6548 Rockfish Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306

910-424-1205

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New Life Christian Academy 1420 Hoke Loop Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314

910-868-9640

K-12

Northwood Temple Academy 4200 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28311

910-822-7711

pre-K4, K-12

Renaissance Classical Christian 6427 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314

910-221-0400

pre-K4, K-12

Riverside Christian Academy 2010 Middle River Loop, Fayetteville, NC 28312

910-323-4026

K-12

Rockfish Christian Academy 7604 Rockfish Road, Fayetteville, NC 28376

910-848-6000

K-12

St. Ann Catholic School 365 N. Cool Spring St., Fayetteville, NC 28301

910-483-3902

pre-K-8

Saint Patrick Catholic School 1620 Malborough Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304

910-323-1865

pre-K-8

The School of Hope (students with autism only) 111 Burns St., Fayetteville, NC 28301

910-339-5683

K-12

Trinity Christian School of Fayetteville 3727 Rosehill Road, Fayetteville, NC 28311

910-488-6779

K-12

Village Christian Academy 908 S. McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303

910-483-5500

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Filling a need By Jami McLaughlin Photography by Tony Wooten

backpack can be a simple thing, but to hundreds of children in Cumberland and surrounding counties, it is a necessary accessory for a successful school year. Some parents, however, struggle to find their children the school supplies they need. Thankfully many organizations are helping by providing some of those essentials. The Cumberland County Register of Deeds office collected school supplies for children in the communities experiencing homelessness for more than a decade, donating 7,500 bookbags filled with school supplies. Though the Register of Deeds no longer runs the operation, the Cumberland County School system took it over. Other organizations in the community have stepped up over the years to help with supplies for students. Kevin Brooks and his wife Gloria started Gotcha’ Back School Kickoff in 2007 through his barbershop, Trimmerz, in Bronco Square. He has since sold the barbershop — though not missing a single year of operating the school supply drive — and started a nonprofit group called The Group Theory Inc. in 2016, and continues the work. Last year the event helped around 400 children, Kevin says. Kevin says he doesn’t plan to stop collecting school supplies and sharing community resources at the Gotcha’ Back event. He says he has heard stories throughout the years of the effect it has on the lives of area families, and knowing how it helps others keeps him going. “You don’t know at the time what kind of impact you are making, but to find out later is just inspirational,’’ Kevin says. “I was looking at stopping a few years in when volunteers had moved on and I was needing new people to help when a woman stopped in my barbershop with a donation. She said to me that I wouldn’t remember her, but she got supplies for her four children after her house caught on fire and she needed help.

Kevin Brooks and his wife, Gloria, started Gotcha’ Back School Kickoff in 2007. This year’s benefit, which includes activities for the entire family, is scheduled for Aug. 17. “She came in with a donation, wanting to give back to the event that had helped her, to say thank you for getting her through a time. That is why I do what I do. It’s embedded in me now.” This year’s benefit, which includes activities for the entire family, is scheduled for Aug. 17, and asks for donations of notebook paper, composition books, pencils, rulers, crayons, and other school supplies. The event will have giveaways, bounce houses, food, and vendors. “We are excited about this year and have created an event for the whole family,” Kevin says. One of the newest groups helping with back-to-school efforts is the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. The Woodpeckers worked with almost two dozen nonprofit organizations for their first Back to School

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Bash last year on Aug. 5 at Segra Stadium. “The goal was to reach out to every organization in town that was hosting a back-to-school event and create one large event,” says Kristen Nett, manager of community and media relations for the Woodpeckers. The goal, Nett says, was for each child to visit more than 20 tables where they would learn about available community resources and get an item they need for school. The Woodpeckers’ Back to School Bash this year is planned for late summer.

Want to help? If you would like to donate school supplies or adopt a classroom, reach out to any of these organizations. You also may contact Cumberland County Schools at www.ccs. k12.nc.us. n

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An ounce of prevention By Lia Tremblay | Cape Fear Valley Health Photos courtesy of Cumberland County Schools

e all want the best for our children, but the politicization of vaccine choice has fueled suspicion of vaccines in general. So, are vaccinations in the best interest of our kids?

Dr. Warren Johnson, M.D., a pediatrician with Cape Fear Valley Health, says recent years have complicated the vaccine conversation with his patients. “Some parents bring up concerns about risks,” Johnson says. “But those perceived risks often come from inaccurate information, and misinformation can spread very quickly on social media.” He says he can relate to some of the concerns parents raise, and he welcomes the opportunity to put their minds at ease. “It’s an important conversation to have,” he says. “And families will often change their minds based on trust and open communication. Some practices will say something like, ‘We won’t treat your children unless they’re vaccinated,’ and I think that can do more harm than good.” North Carolina currently requires that children be up-to-date on more than a half-dozen immunizations before beginning kindergarten, and there are additional requirements before the start of the seventh grade and senior year. “The kindergarten visit is a big one,” Johnson says. “They’ll need at least four different vaccines to be ready for school.” That doesn’t necessarily mean four different shots, however. Because different vaccines can be combined into a single dose, it takes just two “pokes” to get the job done with all four vaccines.

“The important thing is to stay up-to-date with well-child visits,” Johnson says. “Those encompass a lot of the things we need to talk about for school readiness, including the vaccines they should be getting along the way.” Beyond the vaccines required for school attendance, Johnson says, there are others that he recommends. The HPV vaccine is recommended for preadolescents Dr. Warren Johnson is a pediatrician and adolescents, for at Hoke Primary Care. example, and, except in rare circumstances, he recommends that children receive the vaccines against Covid-19 and the flu. “We never want to force anything, but I do encourage the flu and Covid-19 vaccines,’’ he says. “Even if a child is not at high risk for developing a severe illness after contracting the flu or Covid-19, we don’t want them spreading it to people who are high risk. And, of course, we don’t want them missing days of school or activities if they don’t have to.’’ If you have questions about the safety of vaccines, speak with an expert, such as your child’s pediatrician. To learn more about North Carolina’s required vaccinations for students, visit immunize.nc.gov. For more information or to find a doctor near you, visit capefearvalley.com/findadoc. n

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VACCINE REQUIREMENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina law requires all children in the state to receive certain immunizations. Records are checked when children enter school or child care. Contact a health care provider or the county health department with specific questions.

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Vaccine | Number of doses required before school entry

DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS AND PERTUSSIS 5 doses

POLIO 4 doses

MEASLES 2 doses

MUMPS 2 doses

RUBELLA 1 dose

HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B 4 doses

HEPATITIS B (HEP B) 3 doses

VARICELLA (CHICKENPOX) 1 dose

VARICELLA (CHICKENPOX) 2 doses

TETANUS/DIPHTHERIA/ PERTUSSIS 1 dose

MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE 1 dose

MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE (effective 2020-21 school year) 2 doses

DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS AND PERTUSSIS 5 doses

HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B 4 doses

PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE 4 doses

Source: N.C. Department of Health and Human Services

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