Thank you to our Cabarrus County Schools families for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we worked through this week’s winter weather. We know schedule changes can create challenges for families, and we truly appreciate your partnership as we kept safety at the forefront of every decision.

We also want to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated CCS staff who worked behind the scenes to get us safely back into our schools. From transportation and facilities teams to school administrators, teachers, and support staff, so many people stepped up, often early in the morning and in difficult conditions, to ensure our buildings were ready and our students could return to learning.

Your support and our staff’s commitment make it possible for us to navigate these moments together. Thank you for being part of a strong, caring school community.

Stay well,

Dr. John Kopicki

Superintendent, Cabarrus County Schools

As we closely monitor the forecast for this weekend's approaching winter storm, we are making the following proactive schedule adjustments to help everyone plan ahead:

📌 Schedule Updates

We will continue to monitor conditions closely and will communicate any additional updates as needed through ParentSquare, our website, and social media.

Thank you again for your understanding and support as we prioritize safety while we keep learning moving forward.

Special Olympics Cabarrus County is excited to host our 2nd Annual Community Polar Plunge, and we would love to see more individuals across our area get involved!

Funds raised through this event directly support the programs we offer, including Spring Games. The Polar Plunge is open to the entire community, allowing individuals with and without intellectual disabilities to participate together.

👉 To register:

 https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/2026CabarrusPlunge

The event will feature a DJ, costume contest, 50/50 raffle, and of course—the plunge! For those who prefer to stay dry, we also offer a Puny Plunge, where participants only dip a finger.

For questions, contact cabarrus@sonc.net

CABARRUS PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN: It's that time of year again! Apply now for Cabarrus County Preschool 2026-2027 school year! View eligibility requirements, instructions, and access the preschool application at: cabarruspartnership.org/preschool-applications

ATTENTION SENIORS: The State Employee’s Credit Union’s People Helping People Scholarship is now open for CCS seniors. If interested in applying, please see your school counselor for more details.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Please spread the word with your family and friends! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year will begin on February 2nd. Our official Kindergarten Registration page has been updated with information for the Class of 2039 including on-site registration opportunities at our elementary schools.

FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR N.C. TEENS: The company, Somethings, has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to provide any teen across the state with free mental health services. Any teen across NC can download and use the Somethings App for free, regardless of insurance coverage.

BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATE: Did you know there are multiple ways to keep up with Board of Education happenings? You can read the latest meeting updates, view meeting agendas, see the meeting calendar, or watch the YouTube livestream and recordings of meetings all from the district website.

The 15th Annual Ellis Jewelers Future Designer Contest starts NOW! 

Cabarrus County Schools’ students in grades 3-12 are invited to submit an original design to be crafted into a piece of jewelry. All designs must be submitted, in person or by mail to Ellis Jewelers no later than March 20th, 2026 by 5:30 pm EST. Good luck! 

For questions, please contact Dan Levinson at dan@ellisfinejewelers.com or 704-782-9314.

Our upcoming Positivity Project character strength is a spiral review. We encourage you to talk with your child about what this strength means and how they can use it each day! Here's a list of 3rd quarter list of character strengths so you can stay up-to-date with our school's P2 curriculum.

Looking for hands-on, engaging learning opportunities for your child this spring? UNC Charlotte Youth Programs is offering a series of Spring Workshops designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking for students in grades 1–12.

📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (CCS Teacher Workday)

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026

📍 Location: Main Campus (UNC Charlotte)

These interactive workshops are a great way for students to learn, explore, and have fun—especially on teacher workdays.

🔗 Learn more & register: youth.charlotte.edu/workshops

📞 Questions? Call 704-687-8900 or email youthprograms@charlotte.edu

Attendees will receive the latest research about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, as well as explore how substance use could impact lives now and in the future. This program will cover important resources and decision-making skills to empower healthy choices that impact not only developing brains and bodies but also their families, friends, and futures. This program is interactive and engaging with group discussion, activities, and local resources to meet! A Spanish interpreter will be available at this event.

Current 6th -12th graders are encouraged to join us at Insight with the Experts Professional Day, hosted by Cabarrus County Schools, and presented by the Big E Life Changers, Inc. on Saturday, Feb. 21st from 1:00-4:00 pm at Jay M Robinson High School.

 

Students will have the opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals across diverse fields, discover non-traditional and emerging careers, ask questions, and gain real-world insight into education, skills, and daily work life, AND explore potential career paths aligned with their interests and strengths.