🎓✨ Class of 2026 Senior Superlatives Are Here! ✨🎓
The votes are in and our Cougars have spoken! 🐾 Congratulations to all of our Senior Superlative winners — you make Croatan High shine bright!! 🌊🌅
From Most School Spirit to Class Clown, Most Athletic to Future CEO, this group of seniors represents the very best of CHS. Your leadership, talent, personality, and Cougar pride make our school community stronger every single day.
👏 Join us in celebrating these outstanding seniors!
Be sure to tag your friends, share the post, and help us recognize the incredible Class of 2026!
📧 Winners — don’t forget to check your email for more information!
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #ClassOf2026 #CHSSeniors #SeniorSuperlatives #BlackAndGold
The votes are in and our Cougars have spoken! 🐾 Congratulations to all of our Senior Superlative winners — you make Croatan High shine bright!! 🌊🌅
From Most School Spirit to Class Clown, Most Athletic to Future CEO, this group of seniors represents the very best of CHS. Your leadership, talent, personality, and Cougar pride make our school community stronger every single day.
👏 Join us in celebrating these outstanding seniors!
Be sure to tag your friends, share the post, and help us recognize the incredible Class of 2026!
📧 Winners — don’t forget to check your email for more information!
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #ClassOf2026 #CHSSeniors #SeniorSuperlatives #BlackAndGold
✨ National Senior Beta Club Annual Induction Ceremony ✨
Join us as we celebrate excellence, leadership, and service at Croatan High School!
📅 February 24, 2026
⏰ 6:45 PM
📍 Croatan High School Auditorium
We are proud to honor our newest National Senior Beta Club members for their outstanding academic achievement and commitment to making a difference in our school and community. 💛🖤
Families and friends are invited to attend this special evening of recognition and celebration. Let’s pack the auditorium and support our incredible Cougars!
#CroatanHigh #CHS28570 #NationalBeta #BetaClub #CougarExcellence #BlackAndGold
Join us as we celebrate excellence, leadership, and service at Croatan High School!
📅 February 24, 2026
⏰ 6:45 PM
📍 Croatan High School Auditorium
We are proud to honor our newest National Senior Beta Club members for their outstanding academic achievement and commitment to making a difference in our school and community. 💛🖤
Families and friends are invited to attend this special evening of recognition and celebration. Let’s pack the auditorium and support our incredible Cougars!
#CroatanHigh #CHS28570 #NationalBeta #BetaClub #CougarExcellence #BlackAndGold
🎨🖤💛 Art From the Heart – Featuring CCS Student Artists! 💛🖤🎨
Croatan High School is proud to celebrate our talented students participating in Art From the Heart, presented by The Arts Council of Carteret County!
🗓 February 17–27
📍 Atlantic Station – Atlantic Beach, NC
🖼 Carteret County Schools K–12 Student Art Exhibit
⏰ Hours:
Weekdays: 4:00–7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 1:00–7:00 PM
Come out and support our Cougar artists as their creativity shines on display alongside students from across Carteret County! Let’s pack the gallery with Black & Gold pride and show Coastal North Carolina what CHS talent looks like!
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #BlackAndGold #ArtFromTheHeart #CarteretCountySchools #CoastalNC #CHSStrong
Croatan High School is proud to celebrate our talented students participating in Art From the Heart, presented by The Arts Council of Carteret County!
🗓 February 17–27
📍 Atlantic Station – Atlantic Beach, NC
🖼 Carteret County Schools K–12 Student Art Exhibit
⏰ Hours:
Weekdays: 4:00–7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 1:00–7:00 PM
Come out and support our Cougar artists as their creativity shines on display alongside students from across Carteret County! Let’s pack the gallery with Black & Gold pride and show Coastal North Carolina what CHS talent looks like!
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #BlackAndGold #ArtFromTheHeart #CarteretCountySchools #CoastalNC #CHSStrong
📣🐾 CHS FFA Spirit Week is Coming! 🐾📣
Get ready, Cougars! FFA Spirit Week is happening February 23rd – 27th and it’s time to show your spirit and rack up those points! 🎉🌾
Here’s what to wear each day:
🤠 Monday – Country vs. Country Club
Rock your best country or country club look to be eligible for spirit wear points!
💙💛 Tuesday – Official Dress (Gold & Blue)
Wear FFA Official Dress, blue & gold, or your FFA club T-shirt to earn spirit points!
🦌 Wednesday – Hunting Season
Camo & orange is the way to go!
👔 Thursday – Matching with a Teacher
Dress like your favorite teacher and earn points for your class!
🇺🇸 Friday – Stationed by the Flag
Red, White, and Blue to finish the week strong!
🐄 BONUS FUN!
Each day, 3 mini cows will be hidden around the school. Find one and turn it in to Ms. Ruffin (while wearing that day’s spirit attire) for a gift card!
Let’s see that Cougar pride shine in black & gold all week long! 🖤💛
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #CHSFFA #SpiritWeek #BlackAndGold
Get ready, Cougars! FFA Spirit Week is happening February 23rd – 27th and it’s time to show your spirit and rack up those points! 🎉🌾
Here’s what to wear each day:
🤠 Monday – Country vs. Country Club
Rock your best country or country club look to be eligible for spirit wear points!
💙💛 Tuesday – Official Dress (Gold & Blue)
Wear FFA Official Dress, blue & gold, or your FFA club T-shirt to earn spirit points!
🦌 Wednesday – Hunting Season
Camo & orange is the way to go!
👔 Thursday – Matching with a Teacher
Dress like your favorite teacher and earn points for your class!
🇺🇸 Friday – Stationed by the Flag
Red, White, and Blue to finish the week strong!
🐄 BONUS FUN!
Each day, 3 mini cows will be hidden around the school. Find one and turn it in to Ms. Ruffin (while wearing that day’s spirit attire) for a gift card!
Let’s see that Cougar pride shine in black & gold all week long! 🖤💛
#CroatanHigh #CougarPride #CHSFFA #SpiritWeek #BlackAndGold
🎉 National School Resource Officer Day Recognition 🎉
Yesterday was National School Resource Officer Day, and although it fell on a Sunday, we’re proud to recognize Officer Timmy Quillen today at Croatan. Officer Quillen goes above and beyond every day to build meaningful relationships with students, support staff, and keep our campus safe. He is always willing to lend a helping hand, offer guidance, or simply be a steady, positive presence for our kids.
We are incredibly grateful for Officer Quillen’s dedication and service. People like him are exactly why Croatan is such a special place—and we are lucky to have him as part of the Croatan family. 💙🖤
#NationalSRODay #CroatanPride #ThankYouOfficerQuillen #TheCroatanWay
🐾🖤💛 Croatan Safety in Action! 💛🖤🐾
This afternoon, our students and staff did an outstanding job during our practice lockdown drill. We are proud of the focus, responsibility, and teamwork shown across campus.
Practicing safety procedures helps ensure that everyone knows what to do and how to respond, keeping our Cougar family safe and prepared.
Thank you to our administrators, teachers, staff, and students for taking this important drill seriously and demonstrating what it means to be Croatan Strong!
#CroatanSafety #CougarStrong #BlackAndGold #CougarPride
This afternoon, our students and staff did an outstanding job during our practice lockdown drill. We are proud of the focus, responsibility, and teamwork shown across campus.
Practicing safety procedures helps ensure that everyone knows what to do and how to respond, keeping our Cougar family safe and prepared.
Thank you to our administrators, teachers, staff, and students for taking this important drill seriously and demonstrating what it means to be Croatan Strong!
#CroatanSafety #CougarStrong #BlackAndGold #CougarPride
Check out February's Monthly Croatan!
💌 Valentine Grams are back at Croatan High School! 💌
Send a sweet surprise to a friend, teacher, or special someone for just $1 💕
📅 Selling Schedule:
• Tuesday – Morning & After School
• Wednesday – Morning, Lunches & After School
• Thursday – Morning, Lunches & After School
• Friday – Morning
📦 Delivery: 2nd period on Friday
Don’t miss your chance to spread the love, Cougars! 🖤💛
Send a sweet surprise to a friend, teacher, or special someone for just $1 💕
📅 Selling Schedule:
• Tuesday – Morning & After School
• Wednesday – Morning, Lunches & After School
• Thursday – Morning, Lunches & After School
• Friday – Morning
📦 Delivery: 2nd period on Friday
Don’t miss your chance to spread the love, Cougars! 🖤💛
🚌🖤💛 WE ❤️ OUR BUS DRIVERS! 💛🖤🚌
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible bus drivers of Croatan High School who get our students to and from school safely every single day—rain, shine, early mornings, and long afternoons.
They are the first smile our students see in the morning and the last friendly wave at the end of the day. We are so grateful for their dedication, care, and commitment to our Cougar community!
👇 Show them some love in the comments!
#LoveTheBusDriverWeek #CroatanPride #CougarStrong #ThankYouBusDrivers #WeLoveOurBusDrivers 🚌💛
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible bus drivers of Croatan High School who get our students to and from school safely every single day—rain, shine, early mornings, and long afternoons.
They are the first smile our students see in the morning and the last friendly wave at the end of the day. We are so grateful for their dedication, care, and commitment to our Cougar community!
👇 Show them some love in the comments!
#LoveTheBusDriverWeek #CroatanPride #CougarStrong #ThankYouBusDrivers #WeLoveOurBusDrivers 🚌💛
💛🖤 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🖤💛
This year’s ASCA theme, “School Counselors: Amplifying Success,” perfectly reflects the incredible work of our Croatan High School counselors — Mark James, Danielle Merrell, and Jason Miles.
From academics to social and emotional growth, and preparing students for life beyond high school, our counselors support students every step of the way. By breaking down barriers, teaching essential skills, and partnering closely with teachers and staff, they help students find their footing and thrive.
We are truly thankful for their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to celebrating and supporting student success every single day.
💛 Thank you for all you do for our Cougars! 🖤
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #AmplifyingSuccess #CroatanHighSchool #CHSCougars #StudentSupport #ThankYouCounselors
This year’s ASCA theme, “School Counselors: Amplifying Success,” perfectly reflects the incredible work of our Croatan High School counselors — Mark James, Danielle Merrell, and Jason Miles.
From academics to social and emotional growth, and preparing students for life beyond high school, our counselors support students every step of the way. By breaking down barriers, teaching essential skills, and partnering closely with teachers and staff, they help students find their footing and thrive.
We are truly thankful for their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to celebrating and supporting student success every single day.
💛 Thank you for all you do for our Cougars! 🖤
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #AmplifyingSuccess #CroatanHighSchool #CHSCougars #StudentSupport #ThankYouCounselors
📢 Remote Learning Day Information – February 2026 🐾
🖤💛 Link to more information: https://bit.ly/CHSremote🖤💛
This link can also be found on the CHS website
✅ Attendance
Students must complete the attendance form for EACH class.
➡️ Example: If you have 4 classes, you must complete the form 4 times.
🔗 Attendance Form -🖤💛 https://bit.ly/CHSremote🖤💛
If additional remote learning days are added, NEW forms will be posted
💻 General Information
• Students have been instructed to take home Chromebooks, chargers, and notebooks
• All assignments are posted in Canvas
• Students know how to access and submit work in Canvas
• Questions about assignments should be emailed directly to the class teacher
🛠️ Technology Support
• Experiencing tech issues? Submit a Technology Support Help Ticket
(Students should sign in with Google and describe the issue)
• Check the CCPS App/System Status page for website or app outages
📍 Croatan High School | Newport, NC
🐆 #CroatanPride #RemoteLearning #CougarStrong #CCPS
CCPS continues to work with the National Weather Service and Carteret County Emergency Services to monitor weather conditions that may affect our community. Due to multiple weather forecasting models predicting heavy snow accumulation as well as frigid temperatures throughout the weekend and early next week, Carteret County Public Schools will be operating under the following conditions-
Beginning Saturday, January 31, 2026, all extracurricular and athletic activities are cancelled for the weekend and until further notice.
Monday, February 2, 2026, will now be a snow day (no school) for students and an optional workday for staff.
On Monday, all schools and CCPS buildings will be closed. Staff members that do not take leave will work remotely.
February 16, 2026, will now be a regular school day, and students will report to school.
If severe weather continues to affect our area after Monday, February 2nd, schools will most likely be operating under remote learning for students. If this is the case, please be prepared. More information will be communicated on Monday to students, staff, and parents.
Beginning Saturday, January 31, 2026, all extracurricular and athletic activities are cancelled for the weekend and until further notice.
Monday, February 2, 2026, will now be a snow day (no school) for students and an optional workday for staff.
On Monday, all schools and CCPS buildings will be closed. Staff members that do not take leave will work remotely.
February 16, 2026, will now be a regular school day, and students will report to school.
If severe weather continues to affect our area after Monday, February 2nd, schools will most likely be operating under remote learning for students. If this is the case, please be prepared. More information will be communicated on Monday to students, staff, and parents.
❄️☃️ Snow at the Beach?! Let’s Make It Legendary, Cougars! 🐾❄️
A winter storm is headed our way, and we’re expecting LOTS of snow here at the beach! 🌊❄️ Since this doesn’t happen often in coastal North Carolina, the CHS Yearbook Staff wants to capture the fun with a Snowman Contest!
⛄ Here’s the challenge:
Build the most creative snowman you can this weekend. Think big, think unique, think Cougar pride! 🖤💛
📸 Important:
Take plenty of pictures of you and your snow creation
A submission form will be sent out next week
🏆 Prize Alert!
There will be a prize for the most creative snowman, so bring your A-game!
Let’s see what Cougars can build when winter hits the coast! ❄️🐾
#CHSCougars #SnowAtTheBeach #CHSYearbook #CougarCreativity #BlackAndGold
A winter storm is headed our way, and we’re expecting LOTS of snow here at the beach! 🌊❄️ Since this doesn’t happen often in coastal North Carolina, the CHS Yearbook Staff wants to capture the fun with a Snowman Contest!
⛄ Here’s the challenge:
Build the most creative snowman you can this weekend. Think big, think unique, think Cougar pride! 🖤💛
📸 Important:
Take plenty of pictures of you and your snow creation
A submission form will be sent out next week
🏆 Prize Alert!
There will be a prize for the most creative snowman, so bring your A-game!
Let’s see what Cougars can build when winter hits the coast! ❄️🐾
#CHSCougars #SnowAtTheBeach #CHSYearbook #CougarCreativity #BlackAndGold
🚌 Transportation Update 🚌
Croatan High School Bus 258 will run on a regular schedule tomorrow, Friday, January 30th.
Students should be ready at their regularly scheduled pickup time.
🐾💛🖤 #CroatanHighSchool #CougarPride #CHS #CarteretCountySchools
Croatan High School Bus 258 will run on a regular schedule tomorrow, Friday, January 30th.
Students should be ready at their regularly scheduled pickup time.
🐾💛🖤 #CroatanHighSchool #CougarPride #CHS #CarteretCountySchools
📄 Report Cards Go Home Tomorrow! 📄
Croatan High School report cards will be sent home with students tomorrow, January 28, 2026.
Families are encouraged to review grades together and celebrate successes while setting goals for the remainder of the semester. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your student’s teacher.
🖤💛Proud of Our Cougars! 💛🖤
#CroatanHighSchool #CougarPride #StudentSuccess #CHS
Croatan High School report cards will be sent home with students tomorrow, January 28, 2026.
Families are encouraged to review grades together and celebrate successes while setting goals for the remainder of the semester. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your student’s teacher.
🖤💛Proud of Our Cougars! 💛🖤
#CroatanHighSchool #CougarPride #StudentSuccess #CHS
🎉 SkillsUSA Spirit Week is HERE!
Get ready to show your pride, creativity, and teamwork all week long!
🗓 February 2nd – February 6th
✨ Daily Themes
🔴 MON: SkillsUSA Spirit Day – Wear red, white & blue
👯 TUES: Teamwork Tuesday – Match with a twin! (Chromebook proof = credit 👀)
💼 WED: Dream Job Day – Dress for your future career
🏈 THURS: Skills Zone – Rep your favorite team jersey
🥇 FRI: Gold Medal Day – Wear black & gold
Dress up, participate, and let’s make it a week to remember! 💙💪
#SkillsUSASpiritWeek #SkillsUSA #StudentPride #CTE #SchoolSpirit 🎉
Get ready to show your pride, creativity, and teamwork all week long!
🗓 February 2nd – February 6th
✨ Daily Themes
🔴 MON: SkillsUSA Spirit Day – Wear red, white & blue
👯 TUES: Teamwork Tuesday – Match with a twin! (Chromebook proof = credit 👀)
💼 WED: Dream Job Day – Dress for your future career
🏈 THURS: Skills Zone – Rep your favorite team jersey
🥇 FRI: Gold Medal Day – Wear black & gold
Dress up, participate, and let’s make it a week to remember! 💙💪
#SkillsUSASpiritWeek #SkillsUSA #StudentPride #CTE #SchoolSpirit 🎉
📢 Carteret County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
❄️ This decision was made in coordination with local weather and emergency management officials. Pre-dawn temperatures across the county are forecasted to be in the teens, with wind chills in the single digits.
🚌 The two-hour delay will allow temperatures to rise after sunrise, providing safer and more comfortable conditions for students who wait outdoors for school buses.
🧤🧥 While tomorrow’s temperatures will be frigid, the rest of the week is forecasted to be somewhat warmer, but still quite cold. If your student is in need of a coat or gloves, please work with your school counselors or social workers to see if cold weather items are available in order to keep your student(s) as warm as possible at school bus stops.
The schedule for Croatan High School students will be as follows:
2 hour Delay
1st Period: 9:50-10:50
3rd Period: 10:55-12:30
1st Lunch 10:50-11:10
2nd Lunch 11:15-11:35
3rd Lunch 11:45-12:05
4th Lunch 12:10-12:30
2nd Period:12:35-1:35
4th period: 1:40-2:40
❄️ This decision was made in coordination with local weather and emergency management officials. Pre-dawn temperatures across the county are forecasted to be in the teens, with wind chills in the single digits.
🚌 The two-hour delay will allow temperatures to rise after sunrise, providing safer and more comfortable conditions for students who wait outdoors for school buses.
🧤🧥 While tomorrow’s temperatures will be frigid, the rest of the week is forecasted to be somewhat warmer, but still quite cold. If your student is in need of a coat or gloves, please work with your school counselors or social workers to see if cold weather items are available in order to keep your student(s) as warm as possible at school bus stops.
The schedule for Croatan High School students will be as follows:
2 hour Delay
1st Period: 9:50-10:50
3rd Period: 10:55-12:30
1st Lunch 10:50-11:10
2nd Lunch 11:15-11:35
3rd Lunch 11:45-12:05
4th Lunch 12:10-12:30
2nd Period:12:35-1:35
4th period: 1:40-2:40
CHS Juniors - Mark Your Calendars!
🖤💛 Welcome Back, Cougars! 💛🖤
Be sure to check the schedule for Thursday, January 22nd and come prepared for a great day back on campus. 🐾📚
✅ Don’t Forget:
✔️ Charge your Chromebook
✔️ Know your class & lunch times
✔️ Be on time for homeroom
✔️ Show your Cougar Pride!
We’re excited to see everyone back!💛🖤
#CougarPride #WelcomeBack #CroatanHighSchool #CougarStrong
Information on CHS Student Schedules!
Spring Drop/Add will be open for two days this semester: Thursday, January 22nd - Friday the 23rd.
The Google Form is now open and ready to receive Drop/Add Requests: click here to access the form: https://bit.ly/45nhvls
The only way to request a schedule change is by completing this form.
Students should submit the form one time and include all changes they wish to request.
Schedule change requests will be considered if they meet one of the following criteria:
1. You have already completed the class and earned credit.
2. You want to move up or down a level (Standard, Honors, AP)
3. You have an open period in your schedule that needs to be filled
4. You need a different class to meet graduation, college, or program requirements.
Teacher requests will NOT be considered and changes are based on space and availability.
If a schedule change is made in Infinite Campus, it takes an overnight sync for your class to show up in Canvas.
