Cabarrus County Schools

🎓 Graduation Rehearsals 🎓
The Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College Class of 2026 is one step closer to graduation day! 🎓✨ Seniors are preparing to cross the stage and celebrate this exciting milestone!

🎓 Graduation Rehearsals 🎓
The Cabarrus Early College of Technology seniors are getting ready for their big moment! 🎓❤️ Graduation day is almost here, and the Class of 2026 is ready to celebrate all they have accomplished!

Caps, gowns, and lots of smiles filled the halls at Winecoff Elementary as some of the Early College seniors went for a walk, giving younger students a glimpse of what their future could look like in cap and gown! 🎓 With their graduation happening this Saturday, the excitement is real and the countdown is almost over for the Early College Seniors!

Big congratulations to Cox Mill Elementary student Ryan Marharjan for winning the nationwide 2026 ESS Art Contest in the K-2 division!🥳🎨🏆

The theme for this year’s contest was “Imagine a day at school where toys come to life. What would your day look like?” and Ryan’s creativity and talent earned him top honors in a competition featuring student artwork from across the country! This marks only the second time in ESS history that a student from North Carolina has received this recognition! 🤩👏

We are so proud of Ryan for this incredible achievement! 💙💛

Due to a calendar revision by the Cabarrus County Board of Education at the Monday, May 11, 2026 Business Meeting, early dismissal times for the last day of school on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 have been updated. Early dismissal times have been extended by 30 minutes for each traditional school. This revision was necessary in order to satisfy state requirements for 1,025 hours of instruction. Schools will dismiss according to the following transportation tiers on Wednesday, May 20, 2026:

🚌 Tier 1
Schools that begin at 7:15 or 7:30 a.m.
⏰ Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

🚌 Tier 2
Schools that begin at 8:15 a.m.
⏰ Dismissal at 12:30 p.m.

🚌 Tier 3
Schools that begin at 9:00 a.m.
⏰ Dismissal at 1:30 p.m.

Families are encouraged to plan accordingly for transportation and after-school arrangements.

For complete bell schedule information, please visit: Cabarrus County Schools Bell Schedules

Northwest Cabarrus seniors were back in their old stomping grounds. A hero's parade in the halls, spotting familiar faces, and soaking in every moment. A reminder of how far they’ve come since those early school days! 🎓🧡

JUMPING with joy as the finish line comes into sight and we near the end of the school year — these are the best ! 😆🏃‍♀️✨

Happy School Communicators Day! 💻📣✨

Behind every story shared, update posted, and message sent is a team working to keep our community informed, connected, and engaged. From celebrating student success to sharing important information, school communicators help bring our schools to life.

Thank you for telling our stories and keeping us all connected! 💛👏

It takes a teacher to change lives.
It takes a teacher to open doors.�
It takes a teacher to shape futures.�
The impact of a teacher goes far beyond the classroom. Long after the lessons are over, their encouragement, guidance, and belief in their students continue to make a difference. Our teachers are helping shape not just futures—but the world our students will create. ❤️ �Tag a teacher who changed your life!

Please join us in celebrating Rachel Gillcrist from W.M. Irvin Elementary, our Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year! 🏆🍎
Ms. Gillcrist’s leadership, creativity, and dedication to her students shine both inside and outside the classroom. She goes above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences and build lasting connections with her school community. CCS is proud to honor the incredible impact she makes each and every day! 👏✨

Big congratulations to Donzel Cleare from Concord High School, our Cabarrus County Schools Teacher Assistant of the Year! 🎉🍎
Every day, teacher assistants make a difference through encouragement, support, patience, and care, and Mr. Cleare represents the very best of what it means to serve students and schools. Thank you for the positive impact you make at Concord High and across CCS! 👏✨