The Friday Five

With winter upon us, please be reminded of our inclement weather notification procedures. If no information is relayed concerning a closing or delay, then school is operating on a normal schedule. Here's where you can find the latest updates when weather forces schools to close or delay: 

 

🌐CCS Website: Visit www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us for real-time announcements and information. 

 

#️⃣Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor, and X  (@cabcoschools) for quick updates and important alerts. 

📧ParentSquare Emails: Check your inbox regularly for updates sent to your email and make sure emails from parentsquare.com are not being sent to your spam folder or blocked from delivery. 

 

📱ParentSquare text and app notifications: Watch for updates via text and app notifications from CCS.

 

📱ParentSquare Phone Calls: Listen for our ParentSquare calls, delivering information to your phones. Phone calls will typically only be sent if the ParentSquare text fails to go through. 

 

📺Local Media: Keep an eye on local news media outlets through television, websites, and social media for updates on school closings or timely information about weather conditions. 

 

‼️IMPORTANT: Please review and update your contact details in PowerSchool to ensure we have the correct email address and phone numbers. If you have any questions about this, please contact the data manager at your child’s school. Your contact information is synced directly from PowerSchool into ParentSquare. It’s important to update your contact details with your child’s school anytime they change to ensure seamless communication. 

 

Stay connected and stay informed. 

Good luck, Seniors, as you begin your final semester of high school. Graduation for the Class of 2025 will soon be upon us! Please visit our graduation webpage at www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/cabcograds25 for the latest graduation information. This page will be updated often as your big day approaches.

Dear K-8 families:

As we work to enhance the English Language Arts curriculum in Cabarrus County Schools, we want to ensure that all students have access to high-quality resources and a consistent learning experience. We invite you to watch this video, review the curriculum options on our Curriculum Review Webpage, and share your thoughts through our feedback form. The deadline for completing this work has been extended to Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Your input is invaluable as we strive to provide the best possible educational experience for your child! Thank you in advance for your support. 

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Engage CCS, our inaugural digital quarterly! Inside Volume 1, Issue 1, you'll find inspiring stories of kindness, leadership, and community impact from across Cabarrus County Schools including: 

✨ How the Positivity Project is making a difference at Patriots STEM Elementary School with insights from P2 champion Melissa Cahall. 

🌟 Follow Cox Mill graduate Zion Zollicoffer’s journey from CCS to performing aboard the Disney Wish. 

📚 Learn how teacher Amy Whitten is extending her impact at Hickory Ridge Elementary School through advanced teaching roles. 

✈️ Meet West Cabarrus senior Ryan Garner, a private pilot who used his aviation skills to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. 

🏗️ See how Mount Pleasant graduate Heath Drye is giving back to his alma mater and inspiring the next generation of builders. 

And more!

🔗 Check out the full magazine here: https://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/engageccs

We hope you enjoy reading about the amazing people and stories that make CCS a special place to learn and grow! 💙 #EngageCCS 

Cabarrus County VEX will host 15 VEX tournaments in North Carolina over the next several months, including 4 state championships. These tournaments, which account for 83% of all robotics events in the state, will bring teams from across North Carolina to compete in Cabarrus County.

While coaches and event partners recruit volunteers, CCS VEX is seeking additional support from the CCS community. If you'd like to help by volunteering or sponsoring our program, please click the buttons below to see event details and available volunteer positions. We welcome volunteers of all experience levels and ages!

In 2021, Cabarrus County Schools had 73 VEX teams. Today, we have 161 teams, making up 53% of all public and private school teams in North Carolina. Our goal is to continue to grow our program in CCS, but we need your help! For more information on VEX Robotics in CCS or to ask questions pertaining to VEX in CCS, please email ccsvex@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.

We’re excited to reconnect with you! As a valued member of our school community, we want to ensure you stay engaged with Cabarrus County Schools. To help us strengthen our connection, we kindly ask you to take a few moments to share your contact information by completing the short survey available by clicking the button below. Your participation will help us celebrate your achievements, share important updates, and create meaningful engagement opportunities for our alumni network. Thank you for being an integral part of our CCS legacy!