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Applications Open for Kindergarten Program Choice

Applications for 2025-26 CCS Program Choice for incoming kindergarteners will be open from March 1-31. For more information, please visit our district kindergarten Program Choice webpage.

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Tara Butch Named 2024-25 Principal of the Year!

Congratulations to Principal Tara Butch of Rocky River Elementary for being named Cabarrus County Schools' Principal of the Year! Her passion for education and student success continues to inspire and uplift the entire school community.

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Edward Bui Named 2024-25 Assistant Principal of the Year!

Congratulations to Mr. Bui, named AP of the year at last Friday’s home football game at Northwest Cabarrus by CCS Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki, CCS Deputy Superintendent John LeGrand, CCS Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Michael Williams, CCS Assistant Superintendent of High Schools Gordon Palmer, and NCHS Principal Chad Thomas.

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District News

February 27, 2025

BOE to meet Monday

The Cabarrus County Board of Education will meet on Monday, March 3rd for a combined work session and business meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a closed session following open session. . .

February 26, 2025

Personnel Announcement

Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki has announced the following personnel appointments, which were approved by our Board of Education on Monday, February 10.   Lauren Petty, MTSS/Graduation Coach at

Upcoming Events

Mar
13
Spring Break
All Day
Mar
14
Spring Break
All Day
Mar
25
Hispanic Family Resource Night at Winkler Middle School
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mar
26
State Superintendent Mo Green's Listening & Learning Tour at Winkler Middle School
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mar
27
3rd Quarter Report Cards
All Day
Mar
27
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mar
28
Early Dismissal for CMS, ROSA, RRES, WES, WMIES
All Day
Mar
31
Board of Education Budget Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
02
C4 Career Connections Day at Cabarrus Arena
All Day
Apr
07
Board of Education Work Session & Public Hearing for the 2025-26 Budget
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
11
Youth Arts Month Festival at Gibson Mill
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr
12
CCS Career Fair at H.E. Winkler Middle School
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Apr
14
Board of Education Business Meeting & Adoption of Proposed 2025-26 Budget
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
17
4th Quarter Progress Reports
All Day
Apr
18
Good Friday Holiday - No School
All Day
Apr
21
Planning/Staff Development - All except Early Colleges
All Day
Apr
23
CCS Student & Family Wellness Forum hosted at West Cabarrus HS
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
May
05
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
12
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
15
End of Quarter and Last Day of School for Early Colleges
All Day
May
17
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College Graduation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
May
17
Cabarrus Early College of Technology Graduation
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
May
21
4th Quarter Report Cards - Elementary School
All Day
May
21
Early Dismissal ALL
All Day
May
21
End of Quarter and Last Day of School for Traditional Calendar Students
All Day
May
21
Performance Learning Center Graduation
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
May
21
Cabarrus Virtual Academy Graduation
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
May
22
Hickory Ridge HS Graduation
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
May
22
Jay M. Robinson HS Graduation
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
May
22
Mount Pleasant HS Graduation
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mar
13
Spring Break
All Day
Mar
14
Spring Break
All Day
Mar
25
Hispanic Family Resource Night at Winkler Middle School
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mar
26
State Superintendent Mo Green's Listening & Learning Tour at Winkler Middle School
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mar
27
3rd Quarter Report Cards
All Day
Mar
27
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mar
28
Early Dismissal for CMS, ROSA, RRES, WES, WMIES
All Day
Mar
31
Board of Education Budget Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
02
C4 Career Connections Day at Cabarrus Arena
All Day
Apr
07
Board of Education Work Session & Public Hearing for the 2025-26 Budget
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
11
Youth Arts Month Festival at Gibson Mill
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr
12
CCS Career Fair at H.E. Winkler Middle School
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Apr
14
Board of Education Business Meeting & Adoption of Proposed 2025-26 Budget
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
17
4th Quarter Progress Reports
All Day
Apr
18
Good Friday Holiday - No School
All Day
Apr
21
Planning/Staff Development - All except Early Colleges
All Day
Apr
23
CCS Student & Family Wellness Forum hosted at West Cabarrus HS
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
May
05
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
12
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
15
End of Quarter and Last Day of School for Early Colleges
All Day
May
17
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College Graduation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
May
17
Cabarrus Early College of Technology Graduation
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
May
21
4th Quarter Report Cards - Elementary School
All Day
May
21
Early Dismissal ALL
All Day
May
21
End of Quarter and Last Day of School for Traditional Calendar Students
All Day
May
21
Performance Learning Center Graduation
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
May
21
Cabarrus Virtual Academy Graduation
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
May
22
Hickory Ridge HS Graduation
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
May
22
Jay M. Robinson HS Graduation
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
May
22
Mount Pleasant HS Graduation
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Career & Technical Education

In the 2023-24 school year, more than 12,000 middle and high school students in Cabarrus County participated in CTE courses while exploring 52 different career pathways that are aligned with industries in the greater Cabarrus and Charlotte Metro region.

 

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Program Choice

Over 5,100 students in Cabarrus County are currently enrolled in one of the 16 choice options offered across 30 schools.

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Family Services

Cabarrus County Schools has many community partners who support our students and families throughout the school year and beyond.

Community Engagement

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Extracurricular Activities

From competitive athletics and inspiring arts programs to exciting camps and dynamic clubs, there's something for everyone in Cabarrus County Schools.

Innovative Academics

Cabarrus County Schools prides itself on providing a broad range of innovative academic programs designed to inspire and challenge our students.
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Welcome to Cabarrus County Schools, the cornerstone of public education in Cabarrus County. As part of the rapidly growing Charlotte Metro region of North Carolina, CCS proudly serves the families of over 35,000 students, supported by a dedicated team of more than 4,300 employees. Our unified commitment to educational excellence drives us to engage minds, inspire hearts, and shape futures every day in Cabarrus County.

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