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Kindergarten Registration - Fall 2026

Kindergarten is where small hands grow big ideas and where bright futures take root every single day. Before the first bell ever rings, it all begins with kindergarten registration.

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Brandi Harris Named School Social Worker of the Year!

Congratulations to Brandi Harris, our 2025-2026 School Social Worker of the Year! Brandi serves students at CCS Opportunity School, making a meaningful difference through the care, support, and encouragement she brings each day. School social workers play an important role in helping students succeed, and we’re proud to celebrate Brandi for the impact she makes.

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Winter Issue of CCS Engage is Here!

Our Winter edition of Engage CCS The Magazine is live! Inside, you’ll find student spotlights, classroom innovations, and stories of staff and community partners helping every learner thrive. Browse rich photo features, quick data snapshots, and moments that highlight the heart of Cabarrus County Schools.

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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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District News

The Friday Five

April 24, 2026

The Friday Five

The Friday Five April 24, 2026 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! We hope you've had a great week! It's the last Friday of April! A few reminders for items that need your attention pri...

The Friday Five

April 17, 2026

The Friday Five

The Friday Five April 17, 2026 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! We hope you've had a great week! The CCS Youth Arts Month festival is happening tonight from 5-8pm at Gibson Mill Mark...

BOE to meet Monday

April 10, 2026

BOE to meet Monday

The Cabarrus County Board of Education will meet on Monday, April 13th for a business meeting and adoption of the 2026-27 budget. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a closed session following

The Friday Five

April 10, 2026

The Friday Five

The Friday Five April 10, 2026 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! We hope you've had a great week! As a reminder, CCS will host its annual career fair tomorrow, April 11th, from 10am-N...

The Friday Five

April 3, 2026

The Friday Five

The Friday Five April 3, 2026 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! We hope you've had a great start to an extended weekend! As a reminder, all traditional school students will be out of ...

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Career & Technical Education

In the 2024-25 school year, nearly 13,000 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 8,900 students in Cabarrus County are currently enrolled in one of the 31 program choice options offered across our district.

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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.

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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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