Cleveland County Schools

10/24/2026

What an incredible day at our 20th Annual Fun Run! 🎉

From the excitement at the starting line to the celebrations at the finish, this year’s event was a wonderful reminder of what makes our community so special. A huge thank-you to everyone who participated, cheered on the runners, and helped make the day a success. We’re grateful for our dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and amazing runners who made this milestone event one to remember!

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you for making our 20th year so memorable!

10/24/2026

Great Day at our 20th annual Fun Run!!

10/24/2026

Today is the 20th Annual Cleveland County Schools’ Elementary Fun Run at Shelby High School!

To ensure that everyone is at the event at the correct time, please follow the schedule listed below:
2 mile run. Arrive by 9:00 – the event will begin promptly at 9:30 am.

½ Mile Runs (The half mile runs will begin immediately following the 2 mile run, so these are approximate start times.)

o Kindergarten – 10:15
o 1st Grade – 10:30
o 2nd Grade – 10:45
o 3rd Grade – 11:00
o 4th Grade – 11:15
o 5th Grade – 11:30

The awards presentations will be directly following each race!

Reminder: the event is only for registered runners!

10/22/2026

Congratulations to Shelby High School for winning the 2026-2027 Cleveland County Schools Employability Seminar!

The Employability Seminar brings students from SHS, BHS, KMHS, CHS, and North Shelby School together for a day of competition focused on real-world work skills. Students are judged throughout the day in four areas: a scavenger hunt, business panel, School Duel (Family Feud style), and an interview competition.

Shelby High School took home the win in both divisions and will now advance to the February competition against the Lincoln County Schools winner.

Congratulations to all the students who participated and represented their schools!

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Circle of Honor Celebration!

Some things just get better with time, and our employees are proof of that!

Yesterday evening, we celebrated an outstanding group of team members who have dedicated 20, 25, 30, and even 35 years of service to our schools and students. That’s a lot of school days, countless memories, and more than a few early mornings!

We are grateful for the experience, heart, and commitment these incredible employees bring to Cleveland County Schools every day. Their impact extends far beyond their years of service, and we’re proud to recognize all they’ve contributed!

Take a look at some of the amazing people we’re honored to celebrate! Help us show them some love in the comments and congratulate them on this incredible milestone!

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Our Pre-K students had a sweet time at the theater! More than 400 Pre-K students enjoyed a special field trip to the Malcolm Brown Auditorium at Shelby High School to see a production of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, performed by Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.

We are so grateful to the Shelby Breakfast Rotary Club for sponsoring this wonderful experience and making it possible for all our Pre-K students to enjoy a day of live theater, learning, and fun! Thank you for supporting our youngest learners and helping create special memories they’ll carry with them.