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Cleveland County KMPD National Night Out draws Schools start over 400 community participants Fall classes today As the summer break comes to an end, Cleveland County Public Schools (CCS) is gearing up for the start of the Fall 2025 semester. Classes started today, Wednesday, August 13. Parents, students, and staff are encouraged to take note of the individual start and end times for each school to ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year. Here are the start and end times for the Cleveland County Public Schools: • Bethware Elementary: Classes begin at 8:00 AM and end at 2:30 PM. • East Elementary: Classes begin at 8:15 AM and end at 2:45 PM. • Grover Elementary: Classes begin at 8:00 AM and end at 2:30 PM. • North Elementary: Classes begin at 8:10 AM and end at 2:40 PM. • West Elementary: Classes begin at 8:05 AM and end at 2:35 PM. • Kings Mountain Intermediate School: Classes begin at 8:20 AM and end at 3:00 PM. • Kings Mountain Middle School: Classes begin at 8:25 AM and end at 3:05 PM. • Kings Mountain High School: Classes begin at 8:30 AM and end at 3:10 PM. Parents are reminded to ensure that their children arrive on time, bring their supplies, and are prepared for the new school year. For
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more information, please visit the Cleveland County Public Schools website at https://www.clevelandcountyschools.org/, send an email to info@clevelandcountyschools.org, or contact your child's school directly. The new computer student information system is online and ready for use. Parents can now log in to create their account and complete the beginning-ofthe-year enrollment forms by accessing the NCSIS parent portal. A step-bystep guide is available at https://goteamccs.org/ NCSIS. CCS encourages parents and students to stay informed and connected throughout the year. A comprehensive parent-focused research library is now at your fingertips. Information about school zones, transportation, enrollment, and more is readily available, including volunteer forms, NC report cards, school codes of conduct, details on free or low-cost health insurance for students, health and immunization requirements, and more. Visit https://www.clevelandcountyschools.org/resources/parent-resources/ additional-resources for more information. Let's make this school year a great one!
Traffic Alert for BeachBlast Heavy traffic is expected in downtown Kings Mountain on August 22nd and 23rd, as the City of Kings Mountain hosts the NC BeachBlast Festival presented by Metcon. Roads impacted during the events will be South Railroad Avenue and West Gold Street, surrounding Patriots Park. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling through downtown Kings Mountain due to the increase in motor vehicles and pedestrians. Please
plan to travel on alternative routes if road closures affect your travel. For more information on the NC BeachBlast Festival, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.Com/ nc-beachblast-festival. You may also visit their Facebook page at @cityofkmspecialevents.
The 2025 National Night Out in Kings Mountain took place on August 5. Due to weather conditions, the community event was relocated indoors to the Patrick Senior Center. It was an evening of family fun, games, education, demonstrations, and communal spirit celebrating our police and community partnership. According to KM Special Events Director Susan Mosk, "We served more than 400 children and their families during our National Night Out event, sponsored by Albemarle. All of our partners and volunteers stepped up to make sure the weather didn't dampen the festivities. Despite the need to relocate to the Patrick Senior Center due to the rain, it turned out great. Everyone had an unforgettable night of face painting, games, free food, and more, all courtesy of the Kings Mountain Police Department and community partners." On the department's social media Meta (Facebook) page, Kings Mountain Police Chief Gerald Childress noted with pride the positive impact of the event, saying, "I want to take a moment to express how exceptionally proud I am of our community's participation in this year's
Young and old had a blast during KMPD’s National Night Out event. (Photos provided) National Night Out. Your enthusiasm, support, and engagement made the evening a true celebration of
what makes Kings Mountain so special." National Night Out is more than just a community
gathering, it's a powerful statement. A statement that we, as a united community, See NATIONAL, Page 5A
Gabe DeVoe speaks at the KM Rotary Club By Loretta Cozart
Pro basketball player and former Clemson and Shelby High School basketball standout Gabe DeVoe was the guest speaker at the Kings Mountain Rotary Club on August 7 at noon. His presentation focused on his project to help children learn to read through the family’s work through the Gabe DeVoe Foundation, a 501(c)3. Kings Mountain Rotarians had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed asking questions of Gabe and his parents. Afterward, they stayed to get some photos with the members. The foundation partners with Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland County, Jefferson Elementary School, PALS for Literacy, and the Cleveland County Chamber. Their mission is to empower the youth and communities through the unwavering commitment to our core Cornerstones. Those cornerstones include: • Youth Sports - Fos-
Gabe DeVoe with parents Gaye and Robert DeVoe. Photo by Loretta Cozart tering youth development through basketball and travel. • Education - Educating young people on and off the court through accountability, character development,
and building confidence. • Scholarships and Charitable Initiatives Providing scholarships to deserving high school athletes, both male and female, and supporting local
and national. To learn more about The Gabe DeVoe Foundation and ways you can get involved, visit gabedevoefoundationadm@gmail. com or call 704-891-2375.
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