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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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Choose your path, shape your future!

Your child’s future starts with choice! 33 Program Choice options. Endless possibilities.

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Micah Thompson Named 2025-26 AP of the Year!

Huge congratulations to Micah Thompson of Concord Middle School, who has been named the 2025-26 CCS Assistant Principal of the Year! This well-deserved honor celebrates her outstanding leadership and dedication to students and staff.

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Fall Issue of Engage CCS is here

Our Fall 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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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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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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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

February 6, 2026

BOE to meet Monday

The Cabarrus County Board of Education will meet on Monday, February 9th for a business meeting. The meeting will begin with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. and open session will begin at 6:00 pm. The

January 30, 2026

The Friday Five

The Friday Five January 30, 2026 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families. Thanks for your flexibility during this week's weather. Cabarrus Cou...

Upcoming Events

Feb
09
Board of Education Business Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Feb
16
No school for traditional calendar students- Capped Workday
All Day
Feb
16
Board of Education Legislative Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Feb
21
Insight with the Experts Professional Day for 6-12 graders hosted at JMRHS
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Feb
26
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mar
02
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mar
03
No school for traditional calendar students- Capped Workday
All Day
Mar
06
Early College - No School - Uncapped workday
All Day
Mar
06
End of Quarter - Traditional Calendar Schools, Early Dismissal (Capped)
All Day
Mar
09
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
10
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
11
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
12
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
13
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
16
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mar
26
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mar
30
Board of Education Budget Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
03
No school - Good Friday
All Day
Apr
06
No school for traditional calendar students- Uncapped Workday
All Day
Apr
06
Board of Education Work Session & Public Hearing for the 2026-27 Budget
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
11
CCS Career Fair hosted at Winkler Middle School
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Apr
13
Board of Education Business Meeting and Adoption of Proposed 2026-27 Budget
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
17
Youth Arts Month Festival at Gibson Mill Market
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr
30
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
May
04
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
11
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
15
Early College - Last Day of School
All Day
May
16
Early College of Technology Graduation @ West Cabarrus HS
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
May
16
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College Graduation @ West Cabarrus HS
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
May
16
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute Graduation @ West Cabarrus HS
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Feb
09
Board of Education Business Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Feb
16
No school for traditional calendar students- Capped Workday
All Day
Feb
16
Board of Education Legislative Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Feb
21
Insight with the Experts Professional Day for 6-12 graders hosted at JMRHS
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Feb
26
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mar
02
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mar
03
No school for traditional calendar students- Capped Workday
All Day
Mar
06
Early College - No School - Uncapped workday
All Day
Mar
06
End of Quarter - Traditional Calendar Schools, Early Dismissal (Capped)
All Day
Mar
09
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
10
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
11
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
12
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
13
No school - Spring Break
All Day
Mar
16
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mar
26
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mar
30
Board of Education Budget Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
03
No school - Good Friday
All Day
Apr
06
No school for traditional calendar students- Uncapped Workday
All Day
Apr
06
Board of Education Work Session & Public Hearing for the 2026-27 Budget
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
11
CCS Career Fair hosted at Winkler Middle School
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Apr
13
Board of Education Business Meeting and Adoption of Proposed 2026-27 Budget
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr
17
Youth Arts Month Festival at Gibson Mill Market
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Apr
30
Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
May
04
Board of Education Work Session
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
11
Board of Education Business Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May
15
Early College - Last Day of School
All Day
May
16
Early College of Technology Graduation @ West Cabarrus HS
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
May
16
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College Graduation @ West Cabarrus HS
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
May
16
Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute Graduation @ West Cabarrus HS
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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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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