Cherokee Central Schools

Cherokee Central Schools Every Brave, Every Day! As early as 1804, Moravian Missionaries operated a school for Cherokee students at Spring Place in Georgia. Col.

By 1831, three missionaries were operating 11 schools in Cherokee County. Cherokee formal education came to a standstill during the forced removal of the Cherokee to Oklahoma Territory in 1838. However, the Cherokee were so interested in the education of their children that they started a school in Tahlequah, Oklahoma as soon as they were settled. They established The Women Seminary. Will Thomas t

ried to start Qualla Town Academy for Cherokee students in the late 1800’s but this effort was cut short by the Civil War. During the 1800’s a school was operated by the Quakers through a contract. From 1890 until 1954, the U.S. Indian Service (later renamed the Bureau of Indian Affairs) operated the Cherokee Boarding Schools at Cherokee. Eventually there were elementary day schools at Big Cove, Soco, Birdtown and Snowbird. The Boarding School was closed in June of 1954. In 1962, the community day schools were closed and a central elementary school opened in Cherokee. In May 1975, the seniors graduated in the new Cherokee High School and in August of 1975, grades seven through twelve started their new school year in the new facility. On August 1, 1990, Cherokee Central Schools became a tribally operated school. The Tribal Council authorized the Cherokee School Board to operate the schools under a P.L. 100-297 Grant for the BIA Department of Education. Currently, we have about 1,600 students in grades PK-12. The schools are accredited by the BIA, the State of North Carolina, and by the Southern Association of colleges and Schools. In 1989 the Cherokee Award of Excellence, an honor earned by approximately 200 schools in the entire United States was awarded to the Cherokee High School. The schools provide and at the same time, maintain our proud and sacred Indian heritage. Fall of 1996, Cherokee Central School System established Kituwah curriculum for grades K-6. After years of determination, patience, and hard work, the Ravensford Tract once again became Tribal property for the third time, having come full circle after 166 years. The Tribe gave the National Park Service a larger tract of land joining the Blue Ridge Parkway in exchange for the Ravensford Tract.

Your support will benefit CMS and CHS HOSA students’ travel fees, uniforms, registrations, etc.
09/11/2026

Your support will benefit CMS and CHS HOSA students’ travel fees, uniforms, registrations, etc.

09/10/2026

Per CBC – 9/11/26 AM:

6/9 combined – Bus 6
10/11 combined – Bus 10
8/13 combined – Bus 13
16/116 combined – Bus 16
51/66 combined – Bus 66

CALLING ALL VENDORS!Cherokee Central Schools Athletics is now accepting vendor applications for our remaining HOME FOOTB...
09/09/2026

CALLING ALL VENDORS!

Cherokee Central Schools Athletics is now accepting vendor applications for our remaining HOME FOOTBALL GAMES!

Interested in setting up as a vendor? Complete the application for EACH home football game you would like to attend:

https://forms.gle/eG6z4bDkyV9Tpm41A

Important information:
• Submitting an application does not guarantee a vendor spot.
• Only a set number of vendors will be selected for each home football game.
• Selected vendors will be contacted directly by the CCS Athletics Department. Please wait for confirmation before making plans to set up.
• Please read all vendor requirements carefully before applying.
• Applications that do not meet all listed requirements will be considered incomplete.
• Student organization fundraisers receive priority during the selection process.
• A separate application must be submitted for EACH home football game you wish to attend.

We appreciate our local vendors and look forward to seeing you under the Friday night lights!

Vendor Requirements Before final approval, vendors must provide: A current EBCI business license. Vendor/business name and primary contact information. A detailed description of the products or services being offered. Applicable food-service permits, health documentation, or certifications when requ...

CCS FAMILY DIGITAL SAFETY & WELLNESSAI Toys: What Families Should KnowFrom interactive toys to devices that can listen, ...
09/09/2026

CCS FAMILY DIGITAL SAFETY & WELLNESS

AI Toys: What Families Should Know

From interactive toys to devices that can listen, respond, and learn from children, artificial intelligence is becoming part of the way kids play and interact with technology.

Common Sense Media offers a Parents' Ultimate Guide to AI Toys to help parents and caregivers better understand these products and what to consider when it comes to privacy, safety, and age-appropriate use.

As AI becomes more common in everyday life, we encourage families to stay informed, ask questions, and talk with their children about how they interact with AI-powered technology.

Learn more here:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-ai-toys

Parents' Ultimate Guide to AI Toys - Learn more and get Common Sense Media's research-backed tips.

09/08/2026

Per CBC Bus & Truck Dept – 9/9/26 AM Bus Routes:

6/9 combined – Look for Bus 6
51/66 combined – Look for Bus 51
8/13 combined – Look for Bus 8

09/04/2026

THE BIG REVEAL!

Our Life Camp students have been hard at work, and our Elders Parking Project has officially come to life!

Made with love, respect, and Gadugi for the elders who mean so much to our community.

CCS FAMILY DIGITAL SAFETY & WELLNESSOnline Gambling: What Families Should KnowOnline gambling and gambling-like features...
09/04/2026

CCS FAMILY DIGITAL SAFETY & WELLNESS

Online Gambling: What Families Should Know

Online gambling and gambling-like features are becoming increasingly accessible through websites, apps, games, and other digital platforms. Understanding what children and teens may encounter online is an important part of helping them make safe and responsible choices.

Common Sense Media offers a Parents' Ultimate Guide to Online Gambling to help parents and caregivers better understand the topic and start important conversations with their children.

We encourage families to review this resource and continue talking with their children about online safety, responsible decision-making, and the risks associated with gambling.

Learn more here:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-online-gambling

Parents' Ultimate Guide to Online Gambling - Learn more and get Common Sense Media's research-backed tips.

REMINDER C*C PARENTS/GUARDIANS
09/03/2026

REMINDER C*C PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Address

1968 Big Cove Road
Cherokee, NC
28719

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+18285545117

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