The Friday Five

Welcome to this week's edition of The Friday Five, five reminders on Friday afternoon to get your next week off to a great start.

At Cabarrus County Schools, safety is a shared responsibility, and when our community, parents, staff, and students unite, we create a stronger, safer environment for everyone. 

The "Say Something" online anonymous tipline is the preferred method for reporting any concerns, ensuring that information is routed immediately to designated trained professionals who can take action. By utilizing the "Say Something" anonymous tipline, we empower each member of our community to take an active role in safeguarding our schools.

This easily accessible tipline is our preferred method of reporting and enables concerns to be addressed promptly, fostering a culture of vigilance and care that keeps our students and staff protected. If you hear something concerning to your child’s school, it’s vital to share that information through the tipline, rather than on social media, where it might not reach those who need to know. By directing your concerns to the right place, you help protect our students and ensure a prompt response. 

You may quickly access the tipline from your computer or mobile device by clicking the "See Something, Say Something" icon located near the top of our district and all school website homepages. The link is also available on your ParentSquare dashboard under "links."

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our schools safe.

With Student Wellness being our top priority in Destination 2025, CCS is preparing for the third year of the Student Wellness Survey which will be administered 4th through 12th grade.  The first survey window will open Sept. 9, 2024 and close Sept. 20, 2024. This is for students in 4th-12th grade only.

The strength-based questions were developed in partnership with Panorama Education to elevate student voices in the areas listed below:

We are excited to continue our efforts in supporting the wellbeing of all students. To learn more, please visit our dedicated website where you can view all questions, learn more about the platform, and understand how survey results will be used to improve supports across the district.

September is National School Attendance Awareness Month! Throughout the month, Cabarrus County Schools will raise awareness of the importance of school attendance. This year’s Attendance Awareness Campaign theme is Be Present, Be Powerful! This year’s theme is a call for everyone to focus on ensuring students show up every day, even when it isn’t easy. Be Present, Be Powerful! is a reminder of the connection between school attendance and realizing our hopes and dreams. It highlights the role that school plays in promoting student well-being and achievement. Be our partner and join the 2024 Attendance Awareness Campaign today! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7

Mount Pleasant High School will host the 2024 Cabarrus County Schools Marching Band preview on Saturday, September 14th. This preview will feature performances by all CCS high school marching bands at one location. Gates will open at 4:15 P.M. and admission is $10. There will be a special guest performance by the Aurora Colorguard.

Cabarrus County Schools will host its 3rd annual Futures Fair at the Cabarrus Arena and Event Center on Thursday, October 17th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. In conjunction with the annual Program Choice Fair for specialized programming, this year’s event will again include military and career recruiters, as well as more than 100 college representatives under one roof.