We hope you're enjoying your break. Welcome to this week's June finale edition of The Friday Five. Please make sure to take a look at the community engagement events at the end of this newsletter for summer engagement opportunities.
Cabarrus County has created a centralized list of summer camp opportunities—from STEM to the arts to outdoor adventures. This document includes camp details, eligibility, and direct links to register.
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🎒📚 Back to School Made Easy! ✏️🖍️
We’ve got your one-stop-shop for elementary and middle school supply lists across Cabarrus County Schools! 🏫
Skip the guesswork — find everything you need for the first day of school, all in one place.
As a reminder, any necessary high school supply lists will be shared by individual teachers during the first days of school.
Let’s gear up for a great year together! 💪 #BackToSchool #CCSReady #CabCoSchools
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INFINITE CAMPUS IS COMING IN AUGUST!: Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, all public schools in the state of North Carolina will have transitioned from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as our new Student Information System (SIS). Infinite Campus will serve as the primary source for student grades, schedules, and attendance information.
Information for how to connect to your student account will be delivered just prior to the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT SCHOOLS FOR INFINITE CAMPUS INFORMATION PRIOR TO OPEN HOUSE EVENTS in EARLY AUGUST.
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- Bus delivery will be Monday - Thursday, from June 2nd-July 31st.
- No ID or registration required!
- Free, healthy meals for kids and teens 18 and younger!
- Child must be present to receive meals.
- Learn more at https://summermeals4nckids.org/
SUMMER SNP ROUTE 1 (Location, Time)
- University Park, 1725 Clemson Ct, Kannapolis, 10:40-11:05
- Brooke Pointe Apartments, 1445 Fairington Dr. NW, Concord, 11:20 -11:45
- Concord Flats, 3105 Patrick Henry Dr. NW, Concord, 11:48 -12:13
- Water's Edge, 1001 Waterview Dr. NW, Concord, 12:16 -12:41
- Clintwood, 240 Clintwood Or. NW, Concord, 12:48 -1:13
- Crestview MHP, II3743 Patricia Dr. NW, Concord, 1:21 -1:46
SUMMER SNP ROUTE 2 (Location, Time)
- Greens of Concord, 1400 Daley Circle Dr. NE, Concord-In front of office, 10:40 -11:05
- Harold Goodman Housing, 290 Harold Goodman Circle SW, Concord, 11:15 -11:40
- Zion Hill AME Church, 86 Skipwith St SW Concord (parking lot area), 11:45 - 12:10
- Silver Maple MHP, 2879 Plantation Rd. NW, Concord, Intersection of Plantation Rd. NW & Tisdale Way NW, 12:25-12:50
- Carolina Village Mobile Home Park, 2700 Monroe Ct. NW, Concord, Intersection of Monroe Ct. NW and Fairbanks Dr. NW, Concord, 12:55 -1:20
- Carolina Village Mobile Home Park, II2701 Lancaster St. NW, Concord, Intersection of Pamlico Pl. NW and Lancaster St. NW, Concord, 1:23 -1:48
SUMMER SNP ROUTE 3 (Location, Time)
- Oakland Glenn Mobile Home Park, 2600 Monta Dr., Concord, 10:40 -11:05
- Woodridge MHP, 2800 GolfBall Circle, Concord, 11:18 -11:43
- Countryview Mobile Home Park, 3875 Goldeneye Dr., Concord, Intersection of Pintail Dr. & Goldeneye Dr ., Concord, 11:50 -12:15
- Patriots Pointe Apartments, 3699 Patriots Pointe Dr, Concord-Office, 12:20 - 12:45
- Glen Laurel Mobile Home Park, 3320 Glen laurel Dr., Concord -Office, 12:50 -1:15
- Concord Pointe Apartments, 4400 Concord Pointe Ln SW., Concord-Office, 1:25 -1:50
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VOLUNTARY STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE NOW AVAILABLE: Cabarrus County Schools is pleased to announce that voluntary student accident insurance applications for the 2025–26 school year are now available. This optional coverage, provided through K&K Insurance Group, Inc., may offer families an added layer of financial protection in the event of student injuries during school activities. Enrollment is open year-round, and parents or guardians can conveniently apply online. For more details, including plan options and pricing, please visit the official CCS Voluntary Student Accident Insurance page: Cabarrus County Schools. For questions about enrollment or benefits, contact K&K Insurance customer service at 855-742-3135. For claims assistance, call 800-237-2917.
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SUMMER HOURS: Cabarrus County Schools employees will again operate on a 10-hour day, 4-day work week summer schedule beginning on June 2nd. CCS facilities will be open M-Th each week from 7am-5pm. CCS will return to its normal five-day weeks on July 25th. For an organized list of all schools summer hours, please click here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y9aU_0np1C9PJCozeir2aG5fie7gyvGMHvEmkFUEQUM/edit?gid=0#gid=0
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SUMMER DRIVER'S ED: CCS will offer the June driver's education session from June 9th-24th and the July session from July 10th-25th. Information about driver's education and registration can be found at https://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/6923_3 . Registration for the summer sessions opened at 7:00 a.m. May 1st.
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June 2025
- Mon 6/30, 5:30 pm • Board of Education Budget Amendment Approval
July 2025
- Mon 7/14, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Work/Business Meeting
- Thu 7/31, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm • Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
August 2025
- Mon 8/04, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Work Session
- Mon 8/11, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Business Meeting
- Mon 8/11 • Traditional Schools First Day of School
- Wed 8/13 • Early College First Day of School
September 2025
- Mon 9/1 • No School - Labor Day
- Mon 9/08, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Work Session
- Wed 9/10 • Traditional Schools Early Dismissal - Capped Workday
- Mon 9/15, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Business Meeting
- Tue 9/23 • Traditional Schools Capped Teacher Workday
Complete 2025-26 CCS Calendars:
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Cabarrus County Vex has limited spots available at 3 upcoming Vex Robotics IQ camps for rising 3rd-5th graders! There is space available at the following camps:
- WM Irvin Elementary July 21-24 from 8-3
- Harrisburg Elementary July 21-24 from 8-3
- Harrisburg Elementary July 28-31 from 8-3
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Join the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office for hands-on safety fun, meet local first responders, and learn more about bike safety from the pros.
FREE BIKE HELMETS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
EVENT DETAILS: July 12th from 2-4PM at Virginia Foil Park, located at 1111 N. Washington St, Mt. Pleasant, 28124
SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY:
Mt. Pleasant Fire Department
Cabarrus County EMS
Safe Kids Cabarrus
QUESTIONS? Please contact
cdcamille@cabarruscounty.us
or call 704-920-3086
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As summer approaches, we know families are looking for meaningful ways to keep students engaged, supported, and thriving. Cabarrus County Schools is excited to share several opportunities to support student wellness, growth, and fun during the break!
⛳Free Golf & Mental Health Summer Camp 🧠
- Counseling Wellness & Health is offering a free summer camp that combines golf and mental health support—a unique and engaging way to boost wellness this summer!
- 📍 Location: Local golf facilities
- 📅 Dates: Vary by session
- 📎 View the flyer and learn more
🏕️Comprehensive Summer Camp Resource Guide 🏕️
- Cabarrus County has created a centralized list of summer camp opportunities—from STEM to the arts to outdoor adventures. This document includes camp details, eligibility, and direct links to register.
- 📋 View the Summer Camp Guide
💳SUN Bucks: Grocery Support for Families 🥫
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SUN Bucks is a USDA program providing a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child to help families purchase groceries over the summer. Funds are distributed on a debit-like card and can be used at participating retailers.
- 📌 Learn more and access resources
- 📄 English | Spanish
🍽️Free Summer Meals for Kids 🍽️
- No child should go hungry during the summer. Families can find free summer meal sites across North Carolina offering breakfast and lunch to all children and teens aged 18 and under—no registration or ID required.
- 📍 Find a Summer Meals Site Near You:
- 🔗 Use the NC Summer Meals Site Finder Map
- 📱 Prefer to search by phone Text FOOD (or COMIDA for Spanish) to 304-304 to instantly receive information on the three closest meal sites near you.
Meal site locations are updated regularly—especially in late May and early June—so check back often for the latest options near you!
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The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between deputies and the citizens they serve by allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know
the deputies in your community.
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
The Burg Church
7155 Hickory Ridge Rd,
Harrisburg, NC 28075
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
THIS EVENT IS PRESENTED BY THE:
Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT:
cdcamille@cabarruscounty.us
or call 704-920-3086
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Is your child a 6th, 11th grader or soon to be kindergartener who needs immunizations to comply with state law for next school year? If so, the Cabarrus Health Alliance is holding school immunization clinics on the following dates at our Kannapolis location to provide these vaccines.
- July 9th, 2025, 8AM—11AM and 1PM—3:30PM
- July 23rd, 2025, 8AM—11AM and 1 PM—3:30 PM
- August 15th, 2025 8AM—11AM and 1PM—3:30 PM
- August 20th, 2025, 1PM—3:30PM
- August 27th, 2025, 1PM—3:30PM
Cost: Free for those 18 years and younger who are uninsured or have Medicaid. Cabarrus Health Alliance can file with most private insurances such as United Health Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Medcost, and Ambetter. Please call your insurance to make sure we are in network and to confirm benefit coverage.
Walk-ins welcome; appointments preferred.
Please bring any immunization records with you.
Call 704-920-1205 to schedule an appointment.
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Vocalize Music Camp is for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in Cabarrus County Schools!
Fun with music, games, and improving vocal skills at the Vocalize Music Camp, July 21-24! For more information, please contact music teacher David Barnaba at david.barnaba@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.
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Attention rising CCS 9th-12th graders (and rising 8th graders with a teacher recommendation), it's time to register for the 2025 SparkNC Summer Camps!!
This summer, we have a variety of options for you throughout the months of June and July with amazing weekly summer camps!! Students will have the opportunity to explore SparkNC Units that require a kit as well as units that require our high-tech computers in the SparkLab! Join us to explore the robots in the lab as well as drones, VR Headsets, game development and so much more!! Students will also have a chance to participate in Student Led Hackathons and Capstone Workshops!!
Please follow the link below for camp dates, locations, and registration:
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Safety Town is a cherished Concord tradition that provides rising kindergarteners with age-appropriate safety rule experiences in a fun and unique format. Police officers, firefighters, and volunteers from the Red Cross teach bus, gun, and fire safety, just to name a few. During this free half-day camp, League volunteers supervise the students as they rotate through each class.
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