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Destination 27: Our Next Step for Student Success

We’ve refined our focus to accelerate student success and strengthen every school. See what’s new and how it all connects. #Destination27 #CCSChampions #CabCoSchools

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WMIES’ Dr. Richie Wells Named 2025 CCS Principal of the Year

Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) is proud to announce that Dr. Richie Wells, Principal of W.M. Irvin Elementary School, has been selected as the 2025 Cabarrus County Schools Principal of the Year. He was surprised with the announcement at his school on Monday.

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Students gathered with a sign in the background that reads “Kindness is the mark we leave on the world.”

Choose Kindness, Every Day

Our students practice empathy, respect, and helping others. Small actions that make a big difference in the moments that matter.

High school seniors posing for a photo.

First Day, Last Year!

Welcome back, Class of 2026! Here’s to a senior year filled with milestones, memories, and moments you’ll never forget.

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Hallways: Activated!

Students are back, energy is high, and our staff is ready to make this the best year yet.

Collage of Elementary students on first day of school

Smiles, High-Fives, and New Beginnings!

From first waves at the bus stop to high-fives in the hallway, the first day was filled with excitement, laughter, and fresh starts.

2025-26 Teacher of the Year pictured with Dr. Kopicki, CCS Superintendent

Madison Liddle Named CCS Teacher of the Year

Madison Liddle, an Exceptional Children’s teacher at Harold E. Winkler Middle School, has been named the 2025-26 Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki made the announcement Thursday night at the conclusion of the district’s “Celebration of Excellence” ceremony held at Concord High School.

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District News

October 3, 2025

The Friday Five

The Friday Five October 3, 2025 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! It's been a great week! We hope you enjoy the weekend, and we look forward to see. . .

October 2, 2025

BOE to meet Monday

The Cabarrus County Board of Education will meet on Monday, October 6th for a work session. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a closed session following open session. The meeting will be held

September 26, 2025

The Friday Five

The Friday Five September 26, 2025 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! It's been a great week! We hope you enjoy the weekend, and we look forward to . . .

Upcoming Events

Oct
06
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct
10
End of 1st Quarter, Early Dismissal (Capped) for traditional calendar
All Day
Oct
13
No school - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Oct
13
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct
14
Early College - No School - Uncapped workday
All Day
Oct
15
Early College - No School - Capped workday
All Day
Oct
15
Futures Fair at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct
28
For Juniors and Seniors: Resume Writing & Interview Skills Workshop hosted at JMR
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct
30
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Nov
03
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov
04
No school for traditional calendar students- Uncapped Workday
All Day
Nov
10
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov
11
No school - Veterans Day
All Day
Nov
26
No school - Thanksgiving Break
All Day
Nov
27
No school - Thanksgiving Break
All Day
Nov
28
No school - Thanksgiving Break
All Day
Dec
01
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dec
08
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dec
19
Early College - End of Semester
All Day
Dec
19
End of Quarter - Traditional Calendar Schools Early Dismissal (Capped)
All Day
Dec
22
No school for students - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Dec
23
Early College - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Dec
23
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
24
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
25
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
26
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
29
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
30
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
31
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Jan
01
No school - Winter Break
All Day
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Oct
06
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct
10
End of 1st Quarter, Early Dismissal (Capped) for traditional calendar
All Day
Oct
13
No school - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Oct
13
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct
14
Early College - No School - Uncapped workday
All Day
Oct
15
Early College - No School - Capped workday
All Day
Oct
15
Futures Fair at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct
28
For Juniors and Seniors: Resume Writing & Interview Skills Workshop hosted at JMR
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct
30
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Nov
03
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov
04
No school for traditional calendar students- Uncapped Workday
All Day
Nov
10
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov
11
No school - Veterans Day
All Day
Nov
26
No school - Thanksgiving Break
All Day
Nov
27
No school - Thanksgiving Break
All Day
Nov
28
No school - Thanksgiving Break
All Day
Dec
01
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dec
08
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dec
19
Early College - End of Semester
All Day
Dec
19
End of Quarter - Traditional Calendar Schools Early Dismissal (Capped)
All Day
Dec
22
No school for students - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Dec
23
Early College - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Dec
23
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
24
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
25
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
26
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
29
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
30
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Dec
31
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Jan
01
No school - Winter Break
All Day
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Engaging Minds. Shaping Futures.

35173

STUDENTS

4314

EMPLOYEES

44

SCHOOLS

4356

VOLUNTEERS
 

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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.

Charlotte Hornet's Book Bus visits Rocky River Elementary School

About Us

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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