With Atlantic hurricane season in full swing, please be reminded of our inclement weather notification procedures. If no information is relayed concerning a closing or delay, then school is operating on a normal schedule. 

Here's where you can find the latest updates when weather forces schools to close or delay: 

🌐CCS Website: Visit our district website for real-time announcements and information. 

#️⃣Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, NextDoor, and X  (@cabcoschools) for quick updates and important alerts. 

📧ParentSquare Emails: Check your inbox regularly for updates sent to your email and make sure emails from parentsquare.com are not being sent to your spam folder or blocked from delivery. 

📱ParentSquare text and app notifications: Watch for updates via text and app notifications from CCS.

📱ParentSquare Phone Calls: Listen for our ParentSquare calls, delivering information to your phones. Phone calls will typically only be sent if the ParentSquare text fails to go through. 

📺Local Media: Keep an eye on local news media outlets through television, websites, and social media for updates on school closings or timely information about weather conditions.

 

‼️IMPORTANT: Please review and update your contact details in Infinite Campus to ensure we have the correct email address and phone numbers. If you have any questions about this, please contact the data manager at your child’s school. Your contact information is synced directly from Infinite Campus into ParentSquare. It’s important to update your contact details with your child’s school anytime they change to ensure seamless communication. 

Stay connected and stay informed. 

👏 Congratulations to Mr. Willie Pore, EC IMPACT teacher at Winecoff Elementary, on being named the 2025 CCS EC Teacher of Excellence! 🌟

Mr. Pore’s compassion, calm leadership, and innovative teaching transform lives every day—supporting students, families, and colleagues alike. We are proud to celebrate his dedication and impact across Cabarrus County Schools. 💙

Read more about Mr. Pore here: https://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/14118_2?articleID=36447

Program Choice Open Houses at our program choice schools are underway. For a current schedule, please visit our Program Choice webpage.

Also, don't forget about our upcoming Futures Fair on Oct. 15th.

Cabarrus County Schools will host its 4th annual Futures Fair at the Cabarrus Arena and Event Center on Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. In conjunction with the annual Program Choice Fair for specialized programming, this year’s event will again include military and career recruiters, as well as more than 110 college representatives under one roof.

FOR JUNIOR PARENTS: Union Power Cooperative's Youth Tour is an opportunity for high school juniors to embark on an incredible journey to Washington, D.C from June 14 to 20. This all-expense-paid trip includes:

Selected students from North Carolina will join 1,800 other youth tourists from across the nation in Washington, D.C. These students will have the opportunity to explore the Smithsonian, Capitol Hill, Arlington National Cemetery, and several other memorials. They will also learn about American History and the electric cooperative business model.

Students will also have the opportunity to engage with members of Congress and their legislative staff, providing a unique opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of their role in the legislative process. For more information, please visit: https://union-power.com/educational-programs/youth-tour

2025-26 TUTOR LIST: The 2025-26 CCS Tutor List is available. This list is provided for reference only. The CCS Board of Education makes no representations as to the quality of instruction provided by individuals listed. To the extent any of the listed individuals is a current or former employee of CCS with a current background check, his/her work as a private tutor is outside the course and scope of his/her employment with the school system. A professional employee may accept reasonable payment for tutoring students other than those for whom he/she exercises teaching, administrative, or supervisory responsibility. Tutoring for a fee must not take place within school facilities or during school hours. CCS Board of Education does not assume responsibility for any of the individuals listed and shall not be held liable for any loss or injury suffered as a result of intentional or negligent acts of omissions by those persons.

PANORAMA SURVEY WINDOW: The Fall Panorama Survey will be administered between Oct. 6th and Oct. 24th. Please check with your child's school for exact dates.

Complete 2025-26 CCS Calendars:

North Carolina Governor’s School is a summer residential program for gifted and talented students. It provides an incredible opportunity for academic challenge, creativity, and personal growth.

📌 Who can apply?

📝 Apply here: Link to Application

🔗 Learn more: NCDPI Governor's School Website

👥 For details, contact your school counselor.

Don’t miss this chance for your student to be part of an inspiring learning experience!

October is NC Countdown to College Month! The UNC System’s Sixth Annual Virtual Open House is your chance to explore all 16 universities from home!

Oct. 6-7 and 13-14

Zoom Webinar | 4 sessions

Hear from admissions counselors and current students

Parents and students—don’t miss this inside look at college life and the admissions process!

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting their free webinar — Supporting Your Teen: Addressing Depression and Eating Disorders Together — on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT. Join Families for Depression Awareness and the National Eating Disorders Association for a webinar exploring the complex relationship between depression and eating disorders in teens. Rocio Avila, LCSW-S will discuss how these conditions intersect, share practical strategies for supporting teens, and provide guidance on accessing appropriate treatment resources.

Register to join for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.

Cabarrus County Schools will host several events this year for parents with themes geared towards being Career & College Ready: