Bus 3 is currently running 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Students on bus 5 may experience a minor delay this afternoon due to an accident at Limestone Bluff along Route 311. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
CCPS students in grades Preschool through 12 will participate in a lock down drill during the week of August 18 through 22, 2025. This is a routine drill. Thank you!
Dear CCPS Community,
In an effort to establish and promote open channels of communication, Craig County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking nominations for the Superintendent's Advisory Council (SAC).
Membership will consist of the following:
2 Community Members
2 Parents (PreK-12)
2 Students (grades 9-12)
2 Teachers/Staff Members
Council members will share their perspectives, thoughts, represent their peer group, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our school division. The council will provide valuable insight and promote voice in division-wide decision-making.
Schedule will be as follows:
The council will meet on the last Thursday of the month (4-5PM) at the school board office.
All nominations are kept confidential and you may nominate yourself or someone else. Nominated individuals will be randomly selected to serve on the council and will be contacted individually.
Nominations can be made here.
https://forms.gle/ztVyJqPBSHiYVexN9
The window for nominations is 8/6/2025 - 8/22/2025.
In an effort to establish and promote open channels of communication, Craig County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking nominations for the Superintendent's Advisory Council (SAC).
Membership will consist of the following:
2 Community Members
2 Parents (PreK-12)
2 Students (grades 9-12)
2 Teachers/Staff Members
Council members will share their perspectives, thoughts, represent their peer group, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our school division. The council will provide valuable insight and promote voice in division-wide decision-making.
Schedule will be as follows:
The council will meet on the last Thursday of the month (4-5PM) at the school board office.
All nominations are kept confidential and you may nominate yourself or someone else. Nominated individuals will be randomly selected to serve on the council and will be contacted individually.
Nominations can be made here.
https://forms.gle/ztVyJqPBSHiYVexN9
The window for nominations is 8/6/2025 - 8/22/2025.
Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback Survey
If you have not already done so, CCPS invites all stakeholders (students, staff, community members, etc.) to complete a short feedback survey. This survey seeks to obtain information regarding what is working well and what areas we can improve upon.
The survey will close tomorrow (8/15/2025) at 4PM.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.
https://forms.gle/V1JAqazLrivncCKK6
If you have not already done so, CCPS invites all stakeholders (students, staff, community members, etc.) to complete a short feedback survey. This survey seeks to obtain information regarding what is working well and what areas we can improve upon.
The survey will close tomorrow (8/15/2025) at 4PM.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.
https://forms.gle/V1JAqazLrivncCKK6
Dear CCPS Community,
This is a follow-up message regarding the incident from this morning. All students, staff, and the cyclist are safe following this morning's bus incident. Students were assessed by the school nurse prior to going to class, received breakfast, and were not counted absent/tardy.
Once again, everyone is safe and we thank our first responders and the community for their support and patience during this time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Wheeler
This is a follow-up message regarding the incident from this morning. All students, staff, and the cyclist are safe following this morning's bus incident. Students were assessed by the school nurse prior to going to class, received breakfast, and were not counted absent/tardy.
Once again, everyone is safe and we thank our first responders and the community for their support and patience during this time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Wheeler
Dear CCPS,
This morning, Bus 2 was in an accident involving a bicyclist. No students were injured. At this time, this is all the information we have. We will send out more information as it becomes available.
Sincerely,
CCPS
This morning, Bus 2 was in an accident involving a bicyclist. No students were injured. At this time, this is all the information we have. We will send out more information as it becomes available.
Sincerely,
CCPS
Dear CCPS Community,
Today, our classrooms, hallways, and buses were filled with smiles, laughter, and excitement as CCPS welcomed students back to school. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing every student this morning and I am looking forward to a year of growth and greatness.
I want to say thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, and administrators for creating such an awesome first day. To bus drivers, thank you for getting us to and from school safely and to our cafeteria staff, thank you for the wonderful meals.
To our families, thank you for your trust and partnership. We look forward to continuing to work with you this year. And to our students, you are the reason we are here, and we cannot wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish this year.
Welcome back to school, and let’s soar to new heights and achieve incredible things!
Sincerely,
Dr. Wheeler
Today, our classrooms, hallways, and buses were filled with smiles, laughter, and excitement as CCPS welcomed students back to school. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing every student this morning and I am looking forward to a year of growth and greatness.
I want to say thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, and administrators for creating such an awesome first day. To bus drivers, thank you for getting us to and from school safely and to our cafeteria staff, thank you for the wonderful meals.
To our families, thank you for your trust and partnership. We look forward to continuing to work with you this year. And to our students, you are the reason we are here, and we cannot wait to see the amazing things you’ll accomplish this year.
Welcome back to school, and let’s soar to new heights and achieve incredible things!
Sincerely,
Dr. Wheeler
The Rocket Rundown
Beginning this school year, be on the lookout for an additional form of communication from CCPS. Quarterly, or once every nine weeks, the Rocket Rundown will be published to keep our staff, families, and community informed and engaged. Each edition will highlight important updates, celebrate school and student successes, and share upcoming events and initiatives happening at CCPS. Our goal is to promote open communication between CCPS and our school community, and we are thrilled to showcase the great work happening in our schools.
Click here to access the first edition of the newsletter.
Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback Survey
If you have not already done so, CCPS invites all stakeholders (students, staff, community members, etc.) to complete a short feedback survey. This survey seeks to obtain information regarding what is working well and what areas we can improve upon.
This survey will be open from July 24, 2025 - August 15, 2025.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.
https://forms.gle/V1JAqazLrivncCKK6
If you have not already done so, CCPS invites all stakeholders (students, staff, community members, etc.) to complete a short feedback survey. This survey seeks to obtain information regarding what is working well and what areas we can improve upon.
This survey will be open from July 24, 2025 - August 15, 2025.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.
https://forms.gle/V1JAqazLrivncCKK6
Back to School Open House - Thursday, August 7, 2025
In an effort to be responsive to the stakeholders of Craig County Public Schools (CCPS), we are asking that all stakeholders (students, staff, community members, etc.) share their thoughts and perspectives of CCPS. This survey seeks to obtain information regarding what is working well and what areas we can improve upon. This survey will be open from July 24, 2025 - August 15, 2025.
https://forms.gle/V1JAqazLrivncCKK6
2025-2026 Bus Routes
Craig County High School's phone lines are now fully operational. Sorry for any inconvenience.
2025-2026 Supply Lists
This message corrects the previous notification. Craig County High School's phone lines are currently down. If you need to reach the high school regarding summer school, please call McCleary Elementary at 540-864-5173. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Craig County High School's phones are currently not working. Please call McCleary Elementary at 540-864-5185 if you need to reach the high school regarding summer school. Sorry for any inconvenience.
The Craig County School Board July meeting has been rescheduled to July 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the CCHS auditorium.
The Craig County School Board meeting scheduled for tonight, July 8, 2025, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date.
The Craig County Public Schools School Board will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the auditorium. The purpose of this meeting is to appoint a new Superintendent of Schools. Please note that the School Board members will be attending a dinner on Friday evening, June 27, 2025 at Shakers in Roanoke, VA. During this dinner, no official actions will be taken; it is strictly for information sharing.