KCS Advanced Learning & Gifted Education

National Runner-Up! 🥈 Huge congratulations to Jackson and Ethan for representing KMS, KCS, and North Carolina so well at the SkillsUSA National Conference. Great work guys! 🦅

What a great night last week at our Rube Goldberg Family Night! ⚙️🎉

Students and families from across Kannapolis City Schools spent the evening building, testing, problem solving, and creating some incredible chain reaction machines together.

So much creativity, teamwork, and learning packed into one night. Thanks to everyone who joined us and our NHS and JNHS for keeping things running smoothly!

Kannapolis City Schools is proud to recognize this year’s AIG Locally Endorsed educators.

This cohort of teachers, coaches, administrators, and student services staff completed year long professional learning focused on better supporting gifted and advanced learners across our district.

Thank you for your commitment to students and congratulations on this accomplishment!

• Erica Patterson, Teacher – Forest Park Elementary
• Twyonia Butler, Teacher – G.W. Carver Elementary
• Brittney Beaulieu, Teacher – G.W. Carver Elementary
• Lee McClamrock, Counselor – Fred L. Wilson Elementary
• Winston Barger, Teacher – G.W. Carver Elementary
• Brittany Bravo, Teacher – G.W. Carver Elementary
• Kristi Miracco, Assistant Principal – G.W. Carver Elementary
• Jenna Cook, Instructional Coach – Jackson Park Elementary
• Deidre Cutter, ELA Teacher – Kannapolis Middle School
• Brittany Banks, Instructional Coach – North Kannapolis Elementary
• Emily Daubenmire, Teacher – North Kannapolis Elementary
• Kinda Santana, Teacher – North Kannapolis Elementary
• Rebecca Clark, Teacher – North Kannapolis Elementary

Reminder: 5th Grade Parents!!!

Our Rising 6th Grade AIG/Advanced Learning Virtual Parent Information Session!

📅 Date: Monday, May 18
⏰ Time: 6:30–7:15 PM
💻 Location: Online via Google Meet
We’re excited to support your child’s transition to middle school and invite you to join us for a virtual parent information session focused on advanced learning at Kannapolis Middle School!
During the session, we’ll cover:
• AIG and Advanced Learning services at KMS
• Course options, placement, and acceleration pathways
• What to expect in middle school advanced classes
• Live Q&A with KMS staff

📌 Registration closes May 17th. Meeting link will be sent via email.
We hope you can join us!

🔗 Register here:

Rising 6th Grade AIG/Advanced Learning Parent Informational Session /Sesión Informativa para Padres de Estudiantes de 6.º Grado – AIG/Aprendizaje Avanzado Complete the fields below to sign up. Details for joining the meeting will be emailed to you prior to the meeting. /Complete este breve formulario para recibir el enlace y los detalles de la reunión. La información se enviará por correo electrónico antes de la sesión. Important Update / Actuali...

Proud to support opportunities that celebrate student thinking creativity at Kannapolis Middle School.

The KMS Literary & Art Magazine highlights the incredible work of over 50 talented student artists and writers. Stop by and get yours today…while they last!

🔧✨ Join Us for Rube Goldberg Family Night! ✨🔧

Kannapolis City Schools Advanced Learning/AIG is excited to host this annual, fun, hands-on family event!

🗓 Tuesday, May 12th
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 KMS 7/8 Cafeteria (1000 Virginia Dare St.)

Bring the whole family and get creative as you design a Rube Goldberg machine using everyday materials to complete a simple task. We’ll provide supplies, but feel free to bring your own to make your design even more unique!

Pizza and drinks will be sold at the event.

🎯 This is a great chance to build, problem-solve, and have fun together.

👉 RSVP here: bit.ly/kcsrgnight (by May 8th)

Rube Goldberg Night 2026 RSVP RSVP for our annual family event held on Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00-7:30 in the KMS (1000 Virginia Dare St.) cafeteria!

📢 UPDATED DATE
Our Rising 6th Grade AIG/Advanced Learning Virtual Parent Information Session has been rescheduled.

📅 New Date: Monday, May 18
⏰ Time: 6:30–7:15 PM
💻 Location: Online via Google Meet

We’re excited to support your child’s transition to middle school and invite you to join us for a virtual parent information session focused on advanced learning at Kannapolis Middle School!

During the session, we’ll cover:
• AIG and Advanced Learning services at KMS
• Course options, placement, and acceleration pathways
• What to expect in middle school advanced classes
• Live Q&A with KMS staff

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4SJ4n-Eu_HIs-Airuy2AOFNNDnWt4u7hqptCveeySNoNEhA/viewform?usp=dialog
📌 Registration now closes May 17th. Meeting link will be sent via email.

We hope you can join us!

Rising 6th Grade AIG/Advanced Learning Parent Informational Session /Sesión Informativa para Padres de Estudiantes de 6.º Grado – AIG/Aprendizaje Avanzado Complete the fields below to sign up. Details for joining the meeting will be emailed to you prior to the meeting. /Complete este breve formulario para recibir el enlace y los detalles de la reunión. La información se enviará por correo electrónico antes de la sesión.

📣 We Want to Hear From You!

Parents of Advanced Learners in Kannapolis City Schools—your input matters!

Please take a few minutes to complete our Advanced Learning and Gifted Parent Survey. It’s quick (3 minutes or less!) and helps us better support your child’s experience.

📝 Your feedback will guide future programming, communication, and opportunities for advanced learners across our district.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_22tqDpZvPs7aprtC2gKr-O0wrLw1gtF6auIPzXu8jZYMew/viewform?usp=dialog

Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s growth!

KCS Advanced Learning and AIG Parent/Guardian Survey (2026) Encuesta para Padres/Tutores del Programa de Aprendizaje Avanzado y AIG de KCS (2026) Your feedback helps us improve Advanced Learning and Gifted services across Kannapolis City Schools. This survey should take 2–3 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous. Sus comentarios nos ayudan a mejorar los servicios de Aprendizaje Avanzado en Kannapolis City Schools. Esta encuesta toma d...

🎉 Congratulations to AL Brown's Science National Honor Society Inductees! 🔬

We’re proud to recognize this outstanding group of students for their achievement in science.

These students have met rigorous criteria through advanced coursework, research, community service, and strong academic performance. More importantly, they embody curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to making an impact.

We can’t wait to see what they do next!

👏 Join us in celebrating them!