Back to School Updates for Cumberland County | Fayetteville News

Back to school in Cumberland County means fresh starts, new leaders, and updated rules for students and parents. Year-round students began July 16th; traditional students on August 24th. New principals are leading elementary and middle schools, while admins shuffle across departments bringing fresh expertise. Cellphone use is now more restricted, attendance policies are tighter—with limits on parent notes—and academic consequences for chronic absences. Report cards are coming soon, track progress via the Parent/Student Portal, and meals remain free for most kids (high schoolers pay a small fee if ineligible). Mental health support is expanding: every school has counselors, plus new AI-powered Alongside app for grades 6–12 with parental permission. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25c6e69e322302d3