Clarkton School of Discovery

🪨 Rock Detectives on the Move! 🦕

Our Clarkton School of Discovery Rock Detectives had an exciting day at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville! Students explored Earth’s history, examined real fossils, and dug into big ideas like the geologic timeline, and the law of superposition.
They even got to create mold fossils and dig for their own fossils to take home as souvenirs! 🔍✨
We’re so proud of their curiosity, teamwork, and love for science. CSD is rocking Earth history, one discovery at a time! 🌍💛

Before break, our 8th graders took on a STEM Christmas Tree Challenge, using given criteria to design, build, and problem-solve through the science and engineering process—and they delivered.

We are so thankful for all of our students who participated and helped bring Christmas cheer, creativity, and learning into the halls of Clarkton School of Discovery. Way to shine! 🎁🎄

Keep saving those can tabs! Please turn them in by January 28th! Thank you for supporting our service project!!!

🌟 Exciting News at CSD! 🌟

💡 Did you know? Regular physical activity helps improve focus, behavior, and academic performance in students.

We are excited to launch our new Healthy Active Kids: Yoga Anatomy Adventure Elective at Clarkton School of Discovery this spring! 🧘‍♀️🧠

We are thankful for our partnership with Four County EMC and the support of their Bright Ideas Grant, which helps bring innovative opportunities like this to our students and community.

Thank you, Four County EMC, for investing in our kids and their future! 💙

BCS Families—There is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All BCS schools, departments and facilities will be closed.

Help Shape the Future of Bladen County Schools! 🎓✨

We're embarking on an exciting journey to develop our next strategic plan, and we want YOU to be part of it! With North Carolina's new state strategic plan recently released, now is the perfect time to ensure our local priorities align with state goals while reflecting what matters most to OUR community.

We need YOUR voice!

Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, your input is invaluable. We've created a survey that asks:
What priorities matter most to you for our students?
Which focus areas should guide our work over the next 3-5 years?
Are you interested in serving on our strategic planning committee?

📱 Take the Survey: Available now through Friday, January 23

🔗 Access the survey at the link below.
https://forms.gle/fcgx8VFPDv43HqP37

This process is just beginning. We're committed to being thorough and thoughtful as we chart our course forward together. Every voice matters, and we can't wait to hear from you!

Week of Jan 12 - 16
Monday, Jan 12
Return signed report cards & retesting letters
mClass BOY Begins (5th Grade)
Beta Practice
Girls Basketball Tournament Games @ CSD
BOE Meeting at 6 pm at District Office

Tuesday, Jan 13
NC Check Ins - ELA
Beta Practice
Boys Basketball Tournament Games @ CSD

Wednesday, Jan 14
NC Check Ins - Math
Beta Practice

Thursday, Jan 15
NC Check Ins - Science (Grades 5 & 8)
Release Time
Beta Club Guest Speaker @ 1:15 pm
Basketball Tournament Championship games @ CSD

Friday, Jan 16
Check Ins Make Up Testing
Q2 Awards Ceremony @ 1:30PM

Report Cards went home with students on Friday, Jan. 9th. Please sign and return as soon as possible!

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Center for Safer Schools is marking National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by wearing Blue on Monday, January 12.

Center for Safer Schools is asking everyone in all NC school districts to wear blue in solidarity. 💙

Help us create a world free of human trafficking!

As we wrap up the semester, we're excited to share a few highlights from our schools! From field trips and festive celebrations to hands-on learning and community service, our students and staff have had an incredible few months. Enjoy these moments from across Bladen County Schools! ✨


The Clarkton School of Discovery Beta Club has been busy spreading joy—together they adopted several families this holiday season. We are so thankful for students who love giving back to our community and are grateful to those that supported their efforts!

🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Joshua from Clarkton School of Discovery! Joshua is a standout student whose enthusiasm for learning and consistent effort make him shine in the Clarkton School of Discovery school community. He approaches challenging situations with determination, setting a great example for his peers through his perseverance and positive mindset. Joshua's dedication to growth and excellence makes us excited to see where his bright future leads. Join us in celebrating Joshua's outstanding contributions! 👏

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Brenda Williams from Clarkton School of Discovery! Ms. Brenda Williams' hard work and attention to detail help make every school day brighter. From serving nutritious meals with a smile to keeping the CSD cafeteria running smoothly, she supports our students and staff with a kind smile and grateful heart. Ms. Williams' dedication and warm spirit create a welcoming atmosphere for our entire school community. Join us in celebrating Ms. Williams' outstanding contributions! 👏

🌟 Exciting News at CSD! 🌟 💡 Did you know? Regular physical activity helps improve focus, behavior, and academic performance in students. We are excited to launch our new Healthy Active Kids: Yoga Anatomy Adventure Elective at Clarkton School of Discovery this spring! 🧘‍♀️🧠 We are thankful for our partnership with Four County EMC and the support of their Bright Ideas Grant, which helps bring innovative opportunities like this to our students and community. Thank you, Four County EMC, for investing in our kids and their future! 💙

Enjoy our first publication of our School Newsletter "The Blueprint" for 2025-26 school year! Our students have worked extremely hard on this and are excited for you to see ALL of the GREAT things happening at CSD! https://www.canva.com/design/DAG5o_oUAZg/pk1U4nrXSnaWlcuio5B2Xw/view?utm_content=DAG5o_oUAZg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc149ef900d&fbclid=IwdGRjcAOwED1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeijuARqDzsq4MczHIQGBYvIL_5D1K08XgbTiTmQSLSLVc_vYUrOr91_lQArM_aem_yFyieIpkP0DvaINhnPQJKQ

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Elizabeth Priest from Clarkton School of Discovery! Elizabeth Priest's dedication to Clarkton S

🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Nora from Clarkton School of Discovery! Nora is an excellent student with a positive attitude who consistently goes above and beyond in the classroom. She supports her peers and demonstrates leadership in everything she does, making a meaningful impact on those around her. Nora's hard work, dedication, and commitment to helping others make us proud to recognize and celebrate her accomplishments. Join us in celebrating Nora's outstanding contributions! 👏

Dec. 15-19
Monday, Dec 15
2 hour delay - Students may enter the building at 9:30, with regular dismissal time at 2:50pm.
Christmas Crocs & Socks Day

Tuesday, Dec 16
Christmas Head Gear Day
Student Elective Registration
Early Release @ 12:30 PM

Wednesday, Dec 17
Grinch Day - Turn CSD Green!
NC Teacher of the Year Visit
Early Release @ 12:30 PM

Thursday, Dec 18
Christmas Shirt/Sweater Day
CSD Student Holiday Hangout
Early Release @ 12:30 PM

Friday, Dec 19
iReady MOY Ends
Christmas Pajama Day
Early Release @ 12:30 PM
LAST DAY BEFORE WINTER/CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS!!!!!

Winter/Christmas Break is December 20th - Jan 2nd. Students return to school on Monday, Jan. 5th, 2026.

‼️Important schedule change for Monday, December 15.

Due to extreme cold temperatures and a forecasted wind chill in the single digits Monday morning, we are modifying our schedule for the safety of our students and staff.

Monday, December 15 will now operate on a two-hour delay for both students and staff and school will dismiss at the regular time Monday afternoon.

Please note: We were originally scheduled for an early release day on Monday. That has been changed to a two-hour delay and dismissal will be at our regular time.

Tuesday through Friday of next week will continue as scheduled early release days.

🧣🧤Please ensure your child dresses warmly for the cold weather and if you have any questions, please contact your child's school.

Thank you and stay warm!

Dec. 8-12
Monday, Dec 8
A.R.T Graduation
BOE Meeting @ 6 PM at District Office

Tuesday, Dec 9
CSD Winter Curriculum Night 5-6:30 PM
CSD Winter Band Concert 6:30 PM

Wednesday, Dec 10
5th Grade Field Trip
SAVE Club Meeting in Ms. Boomhower’s Room @ 1:15

Thursday, Dec 11
Release Time

Friday, Dec 12
7th Grade Field Trip
Rock Elective Field Trip