Thank you to the more than 23,000 parents who have completed the online bus request form in ParentSquare so far. Those forms were shared in a post with families on Monday, March 31st through ParentSquare.

The deadline for completing this electronic form in ParentSquare is April 13th. Failure to complete this form by the deadline date may result in transportation assignments not being available on the first day of school in August.

In order to complete the electronic form, parents must have a registered ParentSquare account. You may find registration instructions here: https://cabarrus.k12.nc.us/parentsquare

This year's Parent Engagement Survey is available on the Engage with CCS webpage and will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Cabarrus County Schools is administering the survey and analyzing results. Reports will not identify individuals, and only overall data will be shown. No one in Cabarrus County Schools will know if you participated unless you identify yourself in the open-ended comments. If you have questions about this survey or your confidentiality, please contact Cabarrus County Schools at cabcoschools@cabarrus.k12.nc.us . This survey will close at 11:59 P.M. on May 9, 2025.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your honest feedback.

Survey direct link: https://engagewithccs.com/spring-2025-parent-engagement-survey 

Cabarrus County Schools will be hosting a Student & Family Wellness Forum to support Mental Health Awareness Month on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5-7 P.M. at West Cabarrus High School.

We are excited to have Chris Herren as this year’s keynote speaker! There will be a provider fair including multiple community mental health & wellness partners for students and their families to learn about resources that are available. Plus, there will be child watch during the event, food trucks, a raffle, and giveaways!

1.NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18: There will be no school for students or staff of all Cabarrus County Schools and Early Colleges on Friday, April 18th in observance of the Good Friday Holiday. In addition, students of traditional schools will also be out of school on Monday, April 21st for a staff development day.

2.SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR STAFF AND SENIORS: The Dr. Chris Lowder Scholarships Fund was established in 2021 by friends and colleagues to honor the retired Superintendent of Cabarrus County Schools, having served as Superintendent from 2015-2021. Two scholarships are awarded each year, one to a graduating CCS senior, and one to a CCS staff member pursuing a degree or certificate program to enhance their role in CCS. The application with additional details and instructions is located at https://tinyurl.com/LowderScholarship.

 Note that the staff scholarship is open to any CCS full-time employee, who has been with CCS since the first day of the 2024-25 academic year, who is pursuing a certificate or degree to further their career in CCS. The scholarship is not limited to classroom roles only.

·  Student Applications for the 2025 $1000 award are due on or before April 21, 2025, at 9:00 PM.

·  Staff Applications for the 2025 $1000 award are due on or before April 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM.

·  The award recipients will be notified by May 5, 2025.

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/DrChrisLowderScholarships or email DrChrisLowderScholarship@gmail.com.

3.WEBINAR: Helping Teens Manage Depression: Practical Skills That Work

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free webinar. In this webinar, you’ll learn concrete tools and techniques to help your teen manage depression effectively. The presenter, Amy Mezuliz, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of, “Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Actions to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want.” Dr. Mezulis will focus on powerful approaches grounded in evidence-based practices. These aren’t just theoretical concepts, they’re hands-on skills you can implement immediately to support your teen’s mental health.  Register to join for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.

You can also download the Teen Depression Fact Sheet in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

If new to the topic of teen depression or in need of a refresher, please watch Understanding Teen Depression Webinar as a foundation to this upcoming program.

CCS is excited to welcome our families to Atrium Health Ballpark on Saturday, April 19th for CCS Family Night hosted by PowerEd Cabarrus. all seats are on the 3rd base side of the ballpark with full view of all the action, close to the splash pad and playground. We look forward to seeing you at the game! For ticket information, visit this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Poweredcabarrus2

Cabarrus County Schools Youth Arts Month Festival will be held at Gibson Mill Market on Friday, April 11th from 5-8 P.M. This is an amazing evening for the CCS community which showcases visual and performing arts education across the district.

We can't wait to see you there!

Mark your calendars! The CCS Job Fair will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Winkler Middle School. Doors will open at 10:00 A.M. for prospective employees. All 44 schools and CCS departments will be on site to provide information, recruit, and hire on that day!  

Graduation for the Class of 2025 will soon be upon us! Please visit our graduation webpage at www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/cabcograds25 for the latest graduation information. This page will be updated often as your big day approaches.

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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.

Rising kindergarteners can register here: https://www.jclofconcord.com/events

🌟 Calling All Future Kindergarteners! 🌟

Cabarrus County Schools is excited to welcome the Class of 2038! 🎉 Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens February 1, 2025.

📌 Visit www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/kindergarten for enrollment details, school assignment locator, and a list of upcoming in-person enrollment events scheduled at our schools.

Please share this information with your rising Kindergarten family and friends. We can't wait to meet our newest students! 💙🍎

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Engage CCS, our inaugural digital quarterly! Inside Volume 1, Issue 1, you'll find inspiring stories of kindness, leadership, and community impact from across Cabarrus County Schools. 

🔗 Check out the full magazine here: https://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/engageccs

We hope you enjoy reading about the amazing people and stories that make CCS a special place to learn and grow! 💙 #EngageCCS 

We’re excited to reconnect with you! As a valued member of our school community, we want to ensure you stay engaged with Cabarrus County Schools. To help us strengthen our connection, we kindly ask you to take a few moments to share your contact information by completing the short survey available by clicking the button below. Your participation will help us celebrate your achievements, share important updates, and create meaningful engagement opportunities for our alumni network. Thank you for being an integral part of our CCS legacy!