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Choose your path, shape your future!

Your child’s future starts with choice! Apply now for the 2026–27 school year and explore 33 innovative programs designed to inspire, engage, and empower students. Program Choice applications are open through Dec. 14th! 33 choices. Endless possibilities.

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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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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.

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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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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

November 21, 2025

The Friday Five

The Friday Five November 21, 2025 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! We hope you've had a great week, and we hope you and you. . .

November 14, 2025

The Friday Five

The Friday Five November 14, 2025 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! We hope you've had a great week, and enjoy your weekend! Here's this week's. . .

November 14, 2025

Personnel announcement

Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki has announced the following personnel appointments, which were approved by our Board of Education on Monday, November 10th. Rebecca Phillips, principal at Harold E.

November 7, 2025

The Friday Five

The Friday Five November 7, 2025 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! We hope you've had a great week! Here comes a cold s. . .

November 6, 2025

BOE to meet Monday

The Cabarrus County Board of Education will meet on Monday, November 10th for a business meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a closed session following open session. The meeting will

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19
Early College - End of Semester
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19
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06
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12
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14
CCS District Spelling Bee held at Mount Pleasant Middle School
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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19
No school - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
All Day
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23
Early Dismissal for CMS, ROSA, RRES, WES, WMIES Only
All Day
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24
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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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