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Senior Year Starts Here

Class of 2027, here’s to a year filled with good friends, big smiles and the kind of days you’ll be glad you had.

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Look Who’s Ready for School!

Our classrooms are full of familiar faces and a few colorful characters ready to welcome students back. We’re glad you’re here and excited to see what this school year brings.

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Start the year with confidence. Find important dates, open house information, school supply lists, transportation resources, health requirements and more, all in one place.

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Rachel Gillcrist Named 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!

Cabarrus County Schools has named second grade teacher Rachel Gillcrist of W.M. Irvin Elementary as the district’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year.

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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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The Friday Five

August 14, 2026

The Friday Five

The Friday Five August 14, 2026 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! Good afternoon and welcome back! We hope you've had a great week. It has been wonderful to see our schools filled wit...

Welcome Back!

August 11, 2026

Welcome Back!

Dear CCS families, students, and staff:Welcome back!There is something special about the first day of school. After months of planning and preparation, our buses will soon be back on the roads, our...

The Friday Five

August 7, 2026

The Friday Five

The Friday Five August 7, 2026 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! Good afternoon! We hope you've had a great week. As a reminder, elementary school open houses are scheduled for Monday...

Board of Education members

August 6, 2026

BOE to meet Monday

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

The Friday Five

July 31, 2026

The Friday Five

The Friday Five July 31, 2026 Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families! Good afternoon! We hope you've had a great week. We had a great week hosting our new staff at New Teacher Orientation, ...

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July 30, 2026

BOE to meet Monday

The Cabarrus County Board of Education will meet on Monday, August 3rd 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

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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.

Community Engagement

Cabarrus County Schools is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community pride. Join us in celebrating our vibrant community!

Extracurricular Activities

From competitive athletics and inspiring arts programs to exciting camps and dynamic clubs, there's something for everyone in Cabarrus County Schools.

Innovative Academics

Cabarrus County Schools prides itself on providing a broad range of innovative academic programs designed to inspire and challenge our students.

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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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