As we look ahead to May and the close of another incredible school year, I want to begin by congratulating Madison Liddle of Harold E. Winkler Middle School, who has been named the 2025–2026 Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year.

Madison exemplifies the passion, dedication, and innovation that define our educators. Her commitment to student success and her leadership within the school community inspire us all. Congratulations, Madison, and thank you for representing the very best of Cabarrus County Schools.

As we turn the calendar to May, we enter one of the most important and exciting times of the school year. End-of-year testing, celebrations of learning, and graduations are just around the corner—and with them come opportunities to reflect, encourage, and finish strong.

End-of-year testing, celebrations of student and staff success, and graduations are just around the corner—and with them come opportunities to reflect, encourage, and finish strong.

To our incredible students: stay focused, give your best effort, and take pride in how far you've come. Your hard work matters. Every lesson learned, every goal reached, and every challenge overcome will be beneficial for you throughout your future.

To our dedicated teachers, staff, and school leaders: thank you for your unwavering commitment in supporting the work of Cabarrus County Schools. The final stretch can be demanding, but your encouragement and guidance make all the difference in helping students reach the finish line with confidence.

And to our families and community: your support has been vital all year long. Let’s continue to work together to ensure a successful close to the school year and to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, especially the Class of 2025.

Let’s finish strong—together.

Stay well,

Superintendent, Cabarrus County Schools

With summer just around the corner, please keep in mind the following summer 2025 information:

Is your child a 6th, 11th grader or soon to be kindergartener who needs immunizations to comply with state law for next school year? If so, the Cabarrus Health Alliance is holding school immunization clinics on the following dates at our Kannapolis location to provide these vaccines.

Cost: Free for those 18 years and younger who are uninsured or have Medicaid. Cabarrus Health Alliance can file with most private insurances such as United Health Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Medcost, and Ambetter. Please call your insurance to make sure we are in network and to confirm benefit coverage.

Walk-ins welcome; appointments preferred.

Please bring any immunization records with you.

Call 704-920-1205 to schedule an appointment.

1.HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS and EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE: High School end-of-year exams will occur May 15-21.

2.SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Gina Guthrie Scholarship Fund has started accepting applications for our Spring 2025 award for Cabarrus County, N.C. seniors. To determine the recipient of the award, we are holding an essay contest that consists of three parts. First, the applicant has to show financial need. Second, we want you to write about something in life that you’ve had to overcome. Third, we would like to know what your goals are. These could be your academic goals for college, your career goals, or your life goals. There is no minimum or maximum on words, so please write whatever you feel it takes to cover all three topics. We are taking applications now at GinaGuthrieScholarshipFund.com, so feel free to send in a submission today. Please be sure to include your current high school as well as the institution you will be attending in the fall. The deadline for applications is May 19th and the recipient will be announced on our website on June 2nd. For more information about scholarship awards, the application, and to learn about Gina’s legacy, please visit us online at www.GinaGuthrieScholarshipFund.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

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 

The Cox Mill High School Beta Club is presenting their “Princess Tea Party" on Saturday, May 3, from 2-4:30 pm at Cox Mill High School for grades Pre K- 6th.

Come dressed as your favorite princess or prince.

Click here to register for the event: https://cmhs-aba.square.site/product/beta-princess-tea-party-2025/41?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Vocalize Music Camp is for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in Cabarrus County Schools! 

Fun with music, games, and improving vocal skills at the Vocalize Music Camp, July 21-24! For more information, please contact music teacher David Barnaba at david.barnaba@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.

Learn more and register here: www.vocalizemusiccamp.com 

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! 💙🍎

🌟 The Spring 2025 edition of Engage CCS – The Magazine is here — and it’s all about the power of community connections in Cabarrus County Schools!

Inside this issue:

👂 Belonging – Dr. Hannah Bell is helping students with hearing impairments find their voice — one sound at a time.

🎓 Shaping Futures – Graduate Cameron Schlechty’s journey took a turn at Hickory Ridge High that changed everything.

🚌 Growing Leaders – Angie McClain’s path from school bus driver to district leader is nothing short of inspiring.

📚 Engaging Hearts – With help from her classmates, Kendall Conner turned a school project into a published book and a powerful mission to find a cure.

🎥 Connections – Robin Kanady and Brandon Lawson show how CabCo roots can grow into broadcast success.

🚗 Innovation – A new STEM partnership with NASCAR IMPACT puts 7th graders in the fast lane to explore high-speed science.

🌱 Career Pathways – MPHS grad Marianna Harrison is chasing her agribusiness dreams and showing what’s possible with passion and purpose.

💬 These stories celebrate the people, partnerships, and pathways that make CCS a launchpad for lifelong success.

#EngageCCS #CabCoSchools #CommunityConnections #InnovationInAction #CareerPathways #Spring2025

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!