October is National Principals Month!

This month, we are proud to celebrate our dedicated and passionate Classical Charter Schools of America Headmasters. They work tirelessly to support our students, staff, and families, both in the classroom and out.

As we close out October, be sure to take a moment to let your headmaster know how much you appreciate them!

Mrs. Laurie Benton, CCS-Leland Headmaster

Mrs. Jessica Fortier, CCS-Leland Asst. Headmaster

Mrs. Leslie Smith, CCS-Wilmington Headmaster

Mrs. Amanda Sauls, CCS-Southport Headmaster

Mrs. Kimberly Patrick, CCS-Whiteville Headmaster

Mrs. Leslie Strickland, CCS-Whiteville Asst. Headmaster

 

Headmasters, thank you for everything you do each and every day to lead, inspire, and make a difference. CCS-America wouldn’t be the same without you!

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CCS-America Art Shines in Brunswick Poster Contest

CCS-America offers a well-rounded classical education that includes a strong emphasis on the arts. Art encourages creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression. All students attend a weekly art class as part of their “resource” rotation. Middle school students have the option to choose art as one of their electives for a more in-depth art experience.

Each year, students from CCS-Leland and CCS-Southport participate in the poster contest at the Brunswick County Intercultural Festival. Last year, students from both schools placed very high. CCS-Southport fourth-grader Jordyn Ernstes won Best in Show and had her winning artwork featured on this year’s Festival flyer.

This year, CCS-Leland art students earned top honors in both the elementary and middle school divisions of the contest.

Check out the winners below:

Elementary Poster Contest:

1st place- Angelina Yang- CCS-Leland

2nd place- Diauna Dai Latham- CCS-Leland

3rd place- Renee Rey- CCS-Leland

Middle School Poster Contest:

1st place- Lola Myers- Shallotte Middle School

2nd place- Julia Murray- CCS-Leland

3rd place- Dyviah Seabrook- CCS-Leland

Congratulations to these students for their outstanding creativity and hard work! We are proud of how greatly you represented the CCS-America art program.

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Spread the Word About CCS-America!

With Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year just over a month away, we want to share with the world what makes CCS-America so special, straight from the people who know it best: our students, families, and alumni!

Take this short survey on Niche.com letting other families know how much you enjoy your school and be entered for a chance to win $1,000! This is open to students, parents, and recent alumni. Enter your full school’s name in the search bar (Classical Charter Schools of Leland/ Southport/ Whiteville/ Wilmington) and click the “Start Survey” button.

As a reminder, Open Enrollment begins on December 1st!

Take Survey HERE

Thank you for helping us share the CCS-America experience!

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