As we kick off a brand-new year, we’re already looking ahead to an exciting start to the 2026–27 school year. Here are some key dates families will want to save now as you begin to plan your vacations and 2026 events:

📅 Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 – Middle (4:30-6:30pm) & High School (6-8pm) Open House; More information on specific times for each school will be available at a later date.

📅 Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 – Elementary School Open House (5-7 pm); More information on specific times for each school will be available at a later date.

📅 Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 – First Day of School for traditional students and Early Colleges

📌 Holiday & Break Highlights (Teacher workdays not included below. Please check calendar for all closing dates.)

⭐ Sept. 7, 2026 – Labor Day Holiday

⭐ Nov. 11, 2026 – Veterans Day Holiday

⭐ Nov. 25–27, 2026 – Thanksgiving Break

⭐ Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 4, 2027 – Winter Break

⭐ Jan. 1. 2027 – New Year’s Day Holiday

⭐ Jan. 18. 2027 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

⭐ Mar. 8–12, 2027 – Spring Break

⭐ Mar. 26, 2027 – Good Friday Holiday

⭐ May 26, 2027 -- Last day of school for traditional calendar students

🎓 Graduation Dates (Traditional High Schools)

🎓 Wednesday, May 26, 2027

🎓 Thursday, May 27, 2027

🎓 Friday, May 28, 2027

Current 6th -12th graders are encouraged to join us at Insight with the Experts Professional Day, hosted by Cabarrus County Schools, and presented by the Big E Life Changers, Inc. on Saturday, Feb. 21st from 1:00-4:00 pm at Jay M Robinson High School.

 

Students will have the opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals across diverse fields, discover non-traditional and emerging careers, ask questions, and gain real-world insight into education, skills, and daily work life, AND explore potential career paths aligned with their interests and strengths.

 

The Recovery High School Program (RHSP) provides a safe setting for young people seeking to lead a life committed to recovery from substance use. It offers a supportive and restorative learning environment for high school students in Cabarrus County Schools who would like to be in recovery from substance use. 

Our program combines academics with social-emotional learning and recovery supports. Students continue working on their schoolwork while also developing coping skills, engaging in therapy services, and building a strong foundation for long-term success.

RHSP is not a disciplinary program - it is restorative. It is also a voluntary program. It is designed for students who show willingness to grow, heal, and pursue recovery in a safe and structured setting.

Find out more on the CCS Recovery High School Webpage.

ATTENTION SENIORS: The State Employee’s Credit Union’s People Helping People Scholarship is now open for CCS seniors. If interested in applying, please see your school counselor for more details.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Please spread the word with your family and friends! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year will begin on February 2nd. Our official Kindergarten Registration page will be updated soon with information for the Class of 2039 including on-site registration opportunities at our elementary schools.

FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR N.C. TEENS: The company, Somethings, has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to provide any teen across the state with free mental health services. Any teen across NC can download and use the Somethings App for free, regardless of insurance coverage.

SENIOR PARENTS/STUDENTS FAFSA NIGHT JAN 22: We invite high school seniors and their parents/guardians to join us for a FAFSA Completion Event, where trained staff will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with completing the FAFSA. Whether you’re just getting started, have questions along the way, or need help reviewing your application before submitting, we’re here to help. Details below:

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATE: Did you know there are multiple ways to keep up with Board of Education happenings? You can read the latest meeting updates, view meeting agendas, see the meeting calendar, or watch the YouTube livestream and recordings of meetings all from the district website.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Holiday eCard contest, sponsored by Uwharrie Bank and Edward Jones. We had more than 100 great entries.

Congratulations to the following category winners who will be recognized at this coming Monday's Board of Education meeting:

Click here to see their artwork: https://youtube.com/shorts/k-Kd3focoQw?feature=share

Please spread the word with your family and friends! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year will begin on February 1st. Our official Kindergarten Registration page will be updated soon with information for the Class of 2039 including on-site registration opportunities at our elementary schools.

Class of 2026, for a journey that began for most of you in 2013, it's finally your year on the calendar. Please see this year's graduation schedule below and begin making plans now. Our official graduation website, www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/cabcograds26 has been updated with this year's schedule. Other information will be updated as we move through the Spring. Congratulations!