It's been a great week! We hope you enjoy the weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday! First quarter progress reports are scheduled for Tuesday, 9/9. For the complete 2025-26 Progress Report/Report Card schedule, please visit https://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/districtcalendars.
Here's this week's edition of The Friday Five 🖐️.
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All CCS schools, with the exception of Early Colleges, will dismiss early on Wednesday, Sept. 10th.
Early dismissal days are scheduled throughout the year to allow for staff professional development in the afternoons. For a complete list of early dismissal days, please visit our Bell Schedule webpage.
Wednesday, Sept. 10th, is also school night at The Cabarrus County Fair. The Fair opens today and will continue through Saturday, Sept. 13th. School Night at the fair is Wednesday, Sept. 10th with free admission for Cabarrus County students. Check Your Child’s Book Bag for a ticket! Be on the lookout on Sept. 10th for the free admission ticket (example below) coming home in your child’s book bag—just present the card at the gate for entry and enjoy a night of fun!
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Program Choice Fair | College Fair | Career Fair | Military Fair
Cabarrus County Schools will host its 4th annual Futures Fair at the Cabarrus Arena and Event Center on Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. In conjunction with the annual Program Choice Fair for specialized programming, this year’s event will again include military and career recruiters, as well as more than 110 college representatives under one roof.
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The Cabarrus County School’s Preview of Champions is an annual event in which all of the marching band programs in our area come together to premiere their competitive field productions. It will be a great evening of pageantry and camaraderie.
Location: Mount Pleasant High School
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2025
Time: Gates open at 4:15pm, event starts at 5pm
General Information
*Tickets are $10.00
*Free admission for:
- Children 5 and Under
- Those that hold a Cabarrus County Schools Gold Card
- Teachers/Staff with a School ID
- Athletic Boosters Passes will NOT be accepted
*Payment Methods accepted at the Gate
- Cash
- Credit Cards/Debit Cards
*Wide variety of concessions will be available for purchase
*Cabarrus County Bag Policy Will Be Enforced
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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH: Throughout the month, Cabarrus County Schools will raise awareness of the importance of school attendance through weekly messaging. The slogan for this year’s campaign is Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow! which not only highlights how schools offer opportunities for students to gain a solid foundation for a healthy and productive life, it also lifts up the connection between regular attendance, success after graduation and a well-prepared workforce. Be our partner and join the 2025 Attendance Awareness Campaign today! Click here for more details: Attendance Works
IMMUNIZATION DEADLINE: By the 30th calendar day of the school year, all students must have any required immunizations. This year, those dates are Sept. 9th for traditional calendar students and Sept. 11th for Early College students. You can find out more about North Carolina immunization requirements and CCS policies pertaining to immunizations by visiting the CCS Parents Bill of Rights webpage.
NC COLLEGE CONNECT FOR SENIORS: NC College Connect is a first come, first serve opportunity for direct admission in participating NC colleges. This groundbreaking initiative offers direct college admission to eligible high school seniors across the state for the 2025–2026 school year! Open to public high school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher who meet course requirements, students will be matched with colleges where they already qualify — no traditional application needed.
Eligible students will be notified soon via U.S. Mail and will be able to accept their offers by completing a short form on CFNC.org. Questions: E
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September 2025
- Mon 9/08, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Work Session
- Wed 9/10 • Traditional Schools Early Dismissal - Capped Workday
- Mon 9/15, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Business Meeting
- Tue 9/16, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm • How to save for college for 9-12 parents, hosted at West Cabarrus HS
- Wed 9/17, 6pm • Community Meeting: CWES Attendance Boundary Process Overview (held at R. Brown McAllister STEM Elementary)
- Tue 9/23 • Traditional Schools Capped Teacher Workday
- Thu 9/25, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm • Inaugural CCS Family Technology Night hosted at Concord High School
- Mon 9/29, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Fall Planning Session
October 2025
- Fri 10/10 • End of 1st Quarter, Early Dismissal (Capped) for traditional calendar
- Mon 10/13 • No school - Uncapped Workday
- Tue 10/14 • Early College - No School - Uncapped workday
- Wed 10/15 • Early College - No School - Capped workday
- Wed 10/15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • Futures Fair at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
Complete 2025-26 CCS Calendars:
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Join us on Sept. 25th from 5-8PM at Concord High School for Cabarrus County Schools’ first-ever Family Technology Night—an exciting, hands-on event designed to connect families with the digital tools their students use every day. This evening will offer opportunities to explore platforms like Google Workspace, Canvas, Clever, and Promethean boards, while also providing on-site support with student logins, parent portals, and device access.
Families will have the chance to attend mini-sessions on digital citizenship, screen time, and internet safety, and connect directly with staff and tech experts. There will be interactive booths and giveaways to help make the night both informative and fun.
Mark your calendars and come explore how technology is transforming learning in Cabarrus County Schools!
Date: September 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Concord High School
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Volunteer Opportunities – Special Olympics Cabarrus County (Fall)
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Tennis Volunteers: Sundays, 2:00–4:00 PM @ Kannapolis Middle
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Bocce Volunteers: Mondays, 5:30–7:00 PM @ Cabarrus Senior Center
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Soccer Skills Volunteers: Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM @ Frank Liske Park
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Golf Skills Volunteers: Tuesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM @ Irish Creek Golf Club
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Bowling Volunteers: Wednesday evenings @ Stars & Strikes
- • Friday evenings @ Foxfire Lanes
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Softball Skills Volunteers: Thursdays, 6:00–7:00 PM @ Frank Liske Park
Note: Sports volunteers are not required to volunteer each week.
Additional Volunteer Needs
- Spring Games Data Entry Volunteers
Contact Information
- 📧 Email: cabarrus@sonc.net
- ☎️ Phone: (704) 490-8036
- 📱 Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up for opportunities
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Cabarrus County Schools will host several events this year for parents with themes geared towards being Career & College Ready:
- Sept. 16th at 6:30pm at West Cabarrus High School - How to Save for College For 9-12 Parents
- Sept. 30th at 6:30pm at Hickory Ridge High School - How to pay for college for Junior and Senior students and parents
- Oct. 15th from 6-8pm at Cabarrus Arena - CCS Futures Fair with College, Military and Career recruiters
- Oct. 28th at 6pm at Jay M. Robinson HS - Resume Writing / Interview Skills workshop
- Jan. 22nd from 5-7pm, location is TBD - FAFSA completion event for Senior students and parents
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