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W.J.Gurganus Elementary School, united with families and the community, will prepare students to be lifelong learners in the 21st century through challenging, active, and relevant learning experiences.
At W. J. Gurganus Elementary School, we strive to incorporate respect, responsibility and integrity propelling students to reach their fullest potential academically and socially.
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![Dr. Cheeseman Takes Oath of Office as Incoming Craven County Schools Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768337609/cravenk12org/h80x3az9hr6lao8abptu/Cheeseman_oath.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768337609/cravenk12org/h80x3az9hr6lao8abptu/Cheeseman_oath.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768337609/cravenk12org/h80x3az9hr6lao8abptu/Cheeseman_oath.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768337609/cravenk12org/h80x3az9hr6lao8abptu/Cheeseman_oath.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768337609/cravenk12org/h80x3az9hr6lao8abptu/Cheeseman_oath.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768337609/cravenk12org/h80x3az9hr6lao8abptu/Cheeseman_oath.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Craven County Board of Education Approves Dr. Matthew Cheeseman as New Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765919737/cravenk12org/j9jvjbnj7me8oqsqj4fz/CheesemanII.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765919737/cravenk12org/j9jvjbnj7me8oqsqj4fz/CheesemanII.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765919737/cravenk12org/j9jvjbnj7me8oqsqj4fz/CheesemanII.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765919737/cravenk12org/j9jvjbnj7me8oqsqj4fz/CheesemanII.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765919737/cravenk12org/j9jvjbnj7me8oqsqj4fz/CheesemanII.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765919737/cravenk12org/j9jvjbnj7me8oqsqj4fz/CheesemanII.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Board of Education Organizational Meeting Update: New Leadership Elected]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764941197/cravenk12org/poooc6g0p8u0pyytnud9/Chairman_Vice25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764941197/cravenk12org/poooc6g0p8u0pyytnud9/Chairman_Vice25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764941197/cravenk12org/poooc6g0p8u0pyytnud9/Chairman_Vice25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764941197/cravenk12org/poooc6g0p8u0pyytnud9/Chairman_Vice25.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764941197/cravenk12org/poooc6g0p8u0pyytnud9/Chairman_Vice25.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764941197/cravenk12org/poooc6g0p8u0pyytnud9/Chairman_Vice25.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Celebrating Community Support: Enriching Learning During Native American Heritage Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764882884/cravenk12org/cdrdehikzt0kn0tktv4v/DAR_25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764882884/cravenk12org/cdrdehikzt0kn0tktv4v/DAR_25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764882884/cravenk12org/cdrdehikzt0kn0tktv4v/DAR_25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764882884/cravenk12org/cdrdehikzt0kn0tktv4v/DAR_25.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764882884/cravenk12org/cdrdehikzt0kn0tktv4v/DAR_25.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1764882884/cravenk12org/cdrdehikzt0kn0tktv4v/DAR_25.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Free & Reduced Meals Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762352027/cravenk12org/eu8hdvgtlxfevkef8vo3/FreeReducedMealStatus.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762352027/cravenk12org/eu8hdvgtlxfevkef8vo3/FreeReducedMealStatus.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762352027/cravenk12org/eu8hdvgtlxfevkef8vo3/FreeReducedMealStatus.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762352027/cravenk12org/eu8hdvgtlxfevkef8vo3/FreeReducedMealStatus.png","width":1080}])
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![CTE Offers 5th Annual C.O.W. (Careers on Wheels) Fair!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761077654/cravenk12org/zuqa8kfpzqokssn3p5fg/COW25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761077654/cravenk12org/zuqa8kfpzqokssn3p5fg/COW25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761077654/cravenk12org/zuqa8kfpzqokssn3p5fg/COW25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761077654/cravenk12org/zuqa8kfpzqokssn3p5fg/COW25.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761077654/cravenk12org/zuqa8kfpzqokssn3p5fg/COW25.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761077654/cravenk12org/zuqa8kfpzqokssn3p5fg/COW25.jpg","width":2200}])
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Craven County Schools has so much to offer our students, families, staff, and community! We proudly offer many opportunities to help students reach their fullest potential.
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