Cabarrus County Schools Youth Arts Month Festival will be held at Gibson Mill Market on Friday, April 11th from 5-8 P.M. This is an amazing evening for the CCS community which showcases visual and performing arts education across the district.

We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you to the more than 17,900 parents who have completed the online bus request form in ParentSquare so far this week. Those forms were shared in a post with families on Monday, March 31st.

The deadline for completing this electronic form in ParentSquare will be April 13th. Failure to complete this form by the deadline date may result in transportation assignments not being available on the first day of school in August.

In order to complete the electronic form, parents must have a registered ParentSquare account. If you have not registered your ParentSquare account yet, please take a moment to create an account so you are ready when the forms go live. You may find registration instructions here: https://cabarrus.k12.nc.us/parentsquare

Dear CCS Parent(s)/Guardian(s),  

 

Evaluating a school’s learning environment and organization is important for school districts.

 

Your feedback is one way for us to engage in an ongoing, two-way dialogue, which is a critical step to our district providing the best educational experience for all students. 

 

This year's Parent Engagement Survey will be available on the Engage with CCS webpage beginning on Monday, April 7th and will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Cabarrus County Schools is administering the survey and analyzing results. Reports will not identify individuals, and only overall data will be shown. No one in Cabarrus County Schools will know if you participated unless you identify yourself in the open-ended comments. If you have questions about this survey or your confidentiality, please contact Cabarrus County Schools at cabcoschools@cabarrus.k12.nc.us . This survey will close at 11:59 P.M. on May 9, 2025.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your honest feedback. I look forward to sharing the results with you in the coming months. 

 

Stay Well,  

John Kopicki, Ed.D. 

CCS Superintendent 

1.NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18: There will be no school for students or staff of all Cabarrus County Schools and Early Colleges on Friday, April 18th in observance of the Good Friday Holiday. In addition, students of traditional schools will also be out of school on Monday, April 21st for a staff development day.

2.WEBINAR: Helping Teens Manage Depression: Practical Skills That Work

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free webinar. In this webinar, you’ll learn concrete tools and techniques to help your teen manage depression effectively. The presenter, Amy Mezuliz, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of, “Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Actions to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want.” Dr. Mezulis will focus on powerful approaches grounded in evidence-based practices. These aren’t just theoretical concepts, they’re hands-on skills you can implement immediately to support your teen’s mental health. Register to join for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.

You can also download the Teen Depression Fact Sheet in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

If new to the topic of teen depression or in need of a refresher, please watch Understanding Teen Depression Webinar as a foundation to this upcoming program.

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3.SPRING PANORAMA SURVEY WINDOW: The Spring '25 Panorama Survey window will open Mar. 24th - Apr. 8th. For more information on the Panorama survey, please visit https://cabarrus.k12.nc.us/13089_3

4.INFINITE CAMPUS IS COMING!: We want to inform you of an important change coming for the next school year. Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, all public schools in the state of North Carolina will have transitioned from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as our new Student Information System (SIS). Infinite Campus will serve as the primary platform for managing student data, including grades, attendance, and schedules for Cabarrus County Schools middle and high school students. As we move closer to the transition, we will share additional information, including how to access the new Infinite Campus Parent Portal and resources to help you navigate the system. Our goal is to ensure a smooth shift with minimal disruption, and we appreciate your support during this process. Thank you for your partnership in supporting our students!

5.SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Jonathan Foundation is a 100% volunteer, 501(c)(3) service organization dedicated to give hope to children in need. We offer financial support to various children's charities, local non-profits, and college scholarships to Cabarrus County High School students. The primary goal of the The Jonathan Foundation is to give hope to children in need. Since 2011, The Jonathan Foundation has gifted over $110,000 in scholarships, community grants, and outreach. They have also invested over $102,0

CCS is excited to welcome our families to Atrium Health Ballpark on Saturday, April 19th for CCS Family Night hosted by PowerEd Cabarrus. all seats are on the 3rd base side of the ballpark with full view of all the action, close to the splash pad and playground. We look forward to seeing you at the game! For ticket information, visit this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Poweredcabarrus2

Mark your calendars! The CCS Job Fair will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Winkler Middle School. Doors will open at 10:00 A.M. for prospective employees. All 44 schools and CCS departments will be on site to provide information, recruit, and hire on that day!  

Cabarrus County Schools will be hosting a Student & Family Wellness Forum to support Mental Health Awareness Month on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5-7 P.M. at West Cabarrus High School.

We are excited to have Chris Herren as this year’s keynote speaker! There will be a provider fair including multiple community mental health & wellness partners for students and their families to learn about resources that are available. Plus, there will be child watch during the event, food trucks, a raffle, and giveaways!

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.

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Safety Town is a cherished Concord tradition that provides rising kindergarteners with age-appropriate safety rule experiences in a fun and unique format. Police officers, firefighters, and volunteers from the Red Cross teach bus, gun, and fire safety, just to name a few. During this free half-day camp, League volunteers supervise the students as they rotate through each class.

Rising kindergarteners can register here: https://www.jclofconcord.com/events

🌟 Calling All Future Kindergarteners! 🌟

Cabarrus County Schools is excited to welcome the Class of 2038! 🎉 Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens February 1, 2025.

📌 Visit www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/kindergarten for enrollment details, school assignment locator, and a list of upcoming in-person enrollment events scheduled at our schools.

Please share this information with your rising Kindergarten family and friends. We can't wait to meet our newest students! 💙🍎

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. 

🔗 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 

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!