Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

09/25/2026

Big news for our music programs! 🎻🎷

Thanks to a very generous $500,000 donation from the C.D. Spangler Foundation, each of our grade 6-12 orchestra and band programs is getting a major boost! This incredible support gives new life to well-loved instruments and is bringing brand-new ones into classrooms.

Partnerships like this keep the music playing and ensure every student has the chance to discover their creative voice. Watch to hear directly from our music education students and see their excitement!

Thank you, C.D. Spangler Foundation for believing in the power of music education! ❤️

The C-D Spangler Foundation is donating half a million dollars to C...

09/24/2026

This week’s edition of CMS Inside Connection has the CMS Foundation’s annual fundraising event, an aspiring educators summit, a major donation to Arts education and much more. Don’t miss it!

This week’s edition of CMS Inside Connection has: CMS Foundation a...

09/24/2026

In case you missed it!

🌟 Join us in celebrating our 11 Performance Area 2027 Principals of the Year! From inspiring classrooms to supporting families, these leaders make our district a better place to learn and grow every day.

Learn more about these outstanding leaders and their impact: https://www.cmsk12.org/communications/good-news/pillars-of-excellence/people-excellence/2027poy

Penni Beth Crisp, Matthews Elementary SchoolMatthews Elementary School, Performance Area A
Bilal Tawwab, University Meadows Elementary School, Performance Area B
Michelle Givens, South Pine Academy, Performance Area C
Angela Grant, Esperanza Global Academy, Performance Area D
Shanna Rae, University Park Creative Arts PTA School, Performance Area E
Rolando Parkins, Thomasboro Academy, K-8 Performance Area
Brian Slattery, Community House Middle School, Performance Area A
Michael Jerrell, McClintock Mighty Scots Middle School, Performance Area B
Bob Folk, Myers Park High School, Performance Area A
Kevin Sudimack, West Mecklenburg High School, Performance Area B
Katy Coffelt, Northwest School of the Arts, Performance Area C

Drop a comment below to send a message of congratulations to your school's principal! 👇✨

09/24/2026

📚 Cozy up with a good book and Fall Into Reading!

CMS Family Academy invites families to Fall Into Reading: Books & Blankets on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Mint Hill Elementary School.

Bring the family for this interactive reading event! Read Together workshops will be hosted in English and Spanish, and connections to CMS and community resources. Plus, each student will receive free books and a blanket to take home!

🍂 Make memories. Build reading routines. Take home something cozy.

Space is limited. Register today: bit.ly/CMSOnTheGo2026

09/23/2026

📣 Your 3-2-1 Family Weekly is here!

This week’s issue is packed with important updates you won't want to miss—including upcoming progress report dates, a scheduled teacher workday, and a virtual early literacy workshop happening TOMORROW! Plus, get the details on our upcoming Fall Into Reading family event and a simple weekly question to check in with your child.

Check it out ➡️ bit.ly/CMS321Family

09/23/2026

⏰ REMINDER: The next CMS Family Academy virtual Lunch & Learn is TOMORROW!

Want to better understand how your child is progressing as a reader? Join us tomorrow for an empowering session on early literacy development. Discover how DIBELS assessments measure key foundational reading skills—from letter sounds to word reading and fluency—and how these steps guide your child from recognizing sounds to enjoying full stories.

📖 From Sounds to Stories: Monitoring Early Literacy Growth with DIBELS
📅 Date: TOMORROW (Thursday, September 24, 2026)
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: bit.ly/CMSFamilyAcademy

We’ll share practical ways you can support these skills at home and help your child build confidence as a lifelong reader. Don't forget to join us tomorrow!

09/22/2026

Inspiring the Next Generation of North Carolina Teachers! 🍎📚

CMS is thrilled to highlight the Southwest Region Aspiring Educator Summit today at UNCC. This impactful event brings together talented high school students from across southwestern North Carolina school districts to explore exciting pathways into the teaching profession.

During the summit, students get a unique chance to meet regional superintendents and teachers, connect with representatives from top colleges and universities, and network with leading professional organizations.

By opening doors to teacher preparation programs, resources, and mentorship, we’re helping today’s high school leaders build bright futures for tomorrow's classrooms.

Join us in supporting our future educators!

09/22/2026

The 8th annual Schoolanthropy event is right around the corner!

🍎✨As the official fundraising partner of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the CMS Foundation harnesses the power of philanthropy to seed innovative ideas and accelerate system-wide transformation.

This year’s annual fundraising luncheon brings together local leaders, community partners, educators, and students to highlight how our school system is leading the way in education and accelerating excellence in the classroom, in our school buildings, and across the community. This year's event features:

✅ Students sharing firsthand experiences from programs like the Amazing Shake and the Innovation Center.
✅ Inspiration from one of our distinguished Teacher Talks presenters on exceeding expectations. Be part of the movement supporting public education!

Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating student achievement and educator success.

📅 Date: Thursday, September 24
🔗 Get your tickets today: bit.ly/MadeinCMS26Together

We can make an impact that supports CMS educators and students for years to come! 💙

09/21/2026

Calling all CMS families! 📣 We want to hear from you.

Before September 30, please take a moment to share your feedback for the Elevating Student Experiences initiative. Your voice directly helps to shape your child's learning journey.

🎥 Watch & Learn: Check out the Elevating Student Experiences playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVBwHlGZ88E
👉 Take the survey today: https://bit.ly/ESEPulseCheck

Together, we’re working to ensure every student succeeds in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Thank you for partnering with us!

09/18/2026

This week was National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Week, and we want to take a moment to celebrate our incredible Athletic Directors! 🏆

Behind every successful game day, dedicated coach, and thriving student-athlete is an Athletic Director working tirelessly behind the scenes. Across our 44 middle schools and 21 high school athletic programs, these leaders support hundreds of coaches and more than 11,000 student-athletes every single day.

Thank you to our ADs for your unwavering dedication, leadership, and commitment to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. drop a message of thanks for your school's Athletic Director in the comments below! 👇