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Choose Kindness, Every Day

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

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Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones.

When a student is chronically absent, (10% or more days), it may mean that lack of engagement in learning is an ongoing problem that needs to be addressed.

Learn how to help kids and families engage in school
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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.

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Your Guide to a Great Start!

A new school year brings excitement and maybe a few questions. Our Back-to-School hub has everything you need. Select the link below and check it out.

Visit the BTS Hub
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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Spring 2025 Engage CCS The Magazine

Spring 2025 Engage CCS!

Engage CCS, our quarterly publication, takes you inside the heart of Cabarrus County Schools. This isn’t just a collection of stories—it’s a celebration of the people, programs, and partnerships that make our community a vibrant place to live, learn, and grow.

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District News

September 11, 2025

BOE to meet Monday

The Cabarrus County Board of Education will meet on Monday, September 15th for a business meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a closed session following open session. The meeting will

September 5, 2025

The Friday Five

The Friday Five September 5, 2025 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! It's been a great week! We hope you enjoy the weekend, and we look forward to s. . .

September 4, 2025

BOE to meet Monday

The Cabarrus County Board of Education will meet on Monday, September 8th for a work session. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a closed session following open session. The meeting will be

August 29, 2025

The Friday Five

The Friday Five August 29, 2025 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! Welcome to the first long weekend of the school year. We hope you have a safe and. . .

August 22, 2025

The Friday Five

The Friday Five August 22, 2025 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! Thanks to all who have participated thus far in our Weigh-In Wednesday surveys. Y. . .

Upcoming Events

Sep
23
Traditional Schools Capped Teacher Workday
All Day
Sep
25
Inaugural CCS Family Technology Night hosted at Concord High School
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sep
29
Board of Education Fall Planning Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep
30
How to Pay for College for 11-12 Grade Parents Night hosted at Hickory Ridge High School
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct
10
End of 1st Quarter, Early Dismissal (Capped) for traditional calendar
All Day
Oct
13
No school - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Oct
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
Nov
04
No school for traditional calendar students- Uncapped Workday
All Day
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
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
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All Day
Dec
29
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All Day
Dec
30
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All Day
Dec
31
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Jan
01
No school - Winter Break
All Day
Jan
02
No school - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Jan
05
Early College - No School - Capped workday
All Day
Jan
06
Early College - No School - Capped workday
All Day
Jan
19
No school - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
All Day
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Sep
23
Traditional Schools Capped Teacher Workday
All Day
Sep
25
Inaugural CCS Family Technology Night hosted at Concord High School
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sep
29
Board of Education Fall Planning Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep
30
How to Pay for College for 11-12 Grade Parents Night hosted at Hickory Ridge High School
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct
10
End of 1st Quarter, Early Dismissal (Capped) for traditional calendar
All Day
Oct
13
No school - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Oct
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
Nov
04
No school for traditional calendar students- Uncapped Workday
All Day
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
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
Jan
02
No school - Uncapped Workday
All Day
Jan
05
Early College - No School - Capped workday
All Day
Jan
06
Early College - No School - Capped workday
All Day
Jan
19
No school - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
All Day
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Engaging Minds. Shaping Futures.

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STUDENTS

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SCHOOLS

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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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