With winter comes peak cold and flu season. We encourage our families to take a few simple steps to help keep students, staff, and our school community healthy:

• Wash hands often with soap and water

• Cover coughs and sneezes

• Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated

• Keep children home when they are sick and return only when they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication

Taking care of yourself also means taking care of others. When we work together, we help reduce the spread of illness and keep our schools safe and ready for learning.

Thank you for partnering with us to support the health and well-being of our students and staff. 💙

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about an important issue that can affect individuals of all ages, including children and teens. Human trafficking can occur in many communities, and learning the warning signs is an important step in prevention and protection.

Cabarrus County Schools is committed to the safety and well-being of every student. Through education, awareness, and open communication, we strive to ensure all children feel safe, supported, and protected. We encourage our families to join us in this shared responsibility as we work together to protect and care for our community’s young people.

For more information, helpful tips, and resources to ensure safety, please visit https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a85093c4-515d-4e6b-8a8e-6dc6dc65ea8a?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover

Read about the district spelling bee here:

You can read the full announcement about Haashini's award here:

You can watch Haashini’s full video submission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU2ky2bf0cc

CABARRUS PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN: It's that time of year again! Apply now for Cabarrus County Preschool ~ 2026-2027 school year! View eligibility requirements, instructions, and access the preschool application at: cabarruspartnership.org/preschool-applications

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:

 

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.

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.

The college admissions process is more competitive than ever — especially for student-athletes balancing academics and recruiting.

Join the NCHSAA and Empowerly for a FREE webinar designed to help families understand:

• How admissions and athletic recruiting intersect

• Key timelines and milestones

• How to stand out as both a student and an athlete

📅 January 21 | 7:30 PM ET

🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/HzYge

Perfect for high school athletes and parents looking to plan ahead with clarity and confidence. 💪

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.

 

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!

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