Cumberland County Schools Shift to Remote Learning Amid Icy Conditions

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Cumberland County Schools (CCS) announced Wednesday that Thursday will be an asynchronous remote learning day due to icy road conditions. District offices and school buildings will remain closed, with employees working remotely.

Students are expected to complete assignments at home, with elementary and middle school students given five days to submit their work and high school students given three days. All after-school activities, athletic practices, and events for Wednesday and Thursday have been canceled, along with the district’s Prime Time Before and After School Program.

Employees were instructed to work remotely Wednesday and contact their direct supervisors. Students enrolled in classes at Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville Technical Community College, or through College Connections were advised to contact their instructors for guidance on class schedules.

CCS officials said any changes to Friday’s schedule will be shared on the district’s website and through ParentLink messages. The decision comes as icy conditions continue to pose safety concerns across the region.

In other news, CCS announced that Alianna Sigler, the 2025 Teacher of the Year, has been selected to participate in the Go Global NC 2025 program. Sigler, an EC teacher at Elizabeth Cashwell Elementary, will join a delegation of North Carolina educators traveling to the Netherlands in June 2025 to study the country’s education system, sustainability initiatives, and agricultural innovations.

“I am looking forward to experiencing a new culture with a network of North Carolina educators,” Sigler said in a press release. “I anticipate bringing some of these successful and impactful practices back to my campus and our district.”

The Go Global NC 2025 program, funded through the Simple Gifts Award, includes virtual and in-person orientations followed by a 12-day immersion in the Netherlands. Delegates will visit schools known for equity-focused practices and explore the country’s agricultural innovation ecosystem.

The program itinerary includes stops in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and other areas, offering participants a deep dive into the Netherlands’ historic, cultural, and educational landscapes. The Netherlands is the world’s second-largest agricultural exporter, known for its leadership in sustainable agriculture and STEM-focused innovations.