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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.
W.J. Gurganus will be the highest performing elementary school in North Carolina.
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![Margaret Jackson, teacher from Grover C Fields Middle school, named CCS Teacher of the Year 2025-2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746643505/cravenk12org/howisanc1ttixepwg41h/Untitleddesign-2025-05-07T144442671.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746643505/cravenk12org/howisanc1ttixepwg41h/Untitleddesign-2025-05-07T144442671.png","width":512}])
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