Kannapolis City Schools

06/04/2026

🌟 Now Hiring: Assistant Principal – A.L. Brown High School 🌟

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact? Kannapolis City Schools is seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal to join the leadership team at A.L. Brown High School effective June 8, 2026.

We are looking for a student-centered leader with a passion for instructional excellence, school culture, and supporting both students and staff.

If you're committed to building strong relationships, fostering academic success, and helping create the future for our students, we encourage you to apply.

06/03/2026

Kannapolis City Schools is excited to announce several Assistant Principal transitions for the 2026-2027 school year!

Please join us in congratulating:

🎉 Kristi Miracco, who will move from G.W. Carver Elementary School to Kannapolis Middle School 7th & 8th.

🎉 Natasha Sifford, who will transition from Forest Park Elementary School to G.W. Carver Elementary School.

🎉 Eric Anderson, who will move from A.L. Brown High School to Forest Park Elementary School.

Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, a passion for student success, and a commitment to supporting staff, students, and families. We are excited to see the positive impact they will make in their new school communities.

“We congratulate all of these Assistant Principals on their new roles and know that they will use their areas of expertise to support their new schools and KCS as a whole,” said Superintendent Dr. Sara Newell. “KCS is a great place and we are proud of our staff for their continuous growth.”

Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/4vuqJHh

06/02/2026

Kannapolis City Schools is excited to share that Kyle Kelly has been named the new principal at Shady Brook Elementary!

Mr. Kelly has served in a variety of roles within KCS, gaining valuable experience that has prepared him for school leadership. He first served as a teacher at Jackson Park Elementary before becoming the Dean of Students at Kannapolis Middle School in 2022. In 2023, he was named assistant principal at Kannapolis Middle School, where he has continued to build strong relationships with students, staff, and families while supporting student success and school culture.

“We are excited to welcome Mr. Kelly as the next principal of Shady Brook Elementary,” said Superintendent Dr. Sara Newell. “His leadership experience, dedication to students, and commitment to building positive school communities make him an excellent fit for Shady Brook. We look forward to the impact he will make for students, staff, and families.”

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Kelly to the Shady Brook Elementary family as its new principal!

06/01/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀!☀️

School might be out for the summer, but healthy meals are still on the menu! Kannapolis City Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch to all children and teens aged 18 and younger.

Here is everything you need to know to fuel your summer:

📅 June 2 through June 25 (Monday – Thursday)
⏰ Breakfast | 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM, Lunch | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍G.W. Carver Elementary (Serving Breakfast & Lunch), A.L. Brown High School (Serving Breakfast & Lunch), Kannapolis YMCA (Lunch ONLY)

06/01/2026

𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗞𝗖𝗦 🎥

Happy Summer! We’re celebrating the end of an incredible school year and looking ahead to the break.

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼:
• Celebrating school year success
• Statewide book challenge
• Important August return dates

Have a safe and relaxing summer break!

05/29/2026

Kannapolis City Schools is excited to share that Bernard Waugh has been named the new principal at Kannapolis Middle School 6!

Mr. Waugh has served KCS students and families for many years, spending more than 15 years as a dedicated teacher at Kannapolis Middle School before becoming assistant principal at Forest Park Elementary. In 2023, he was named the KCS Assistant Principal of the Year in recognition of his leadership and commitment to students. In January 2024, he was named principal of Shady Brook Elementary, where he has continued to build strong relationships and lead with a student-centered focus.

“Mr. Waugh is a proven leader who is deeply committed to students, staff, and families,” said Superintendent Dr. Sara Newell. “His years of experience at Kannapolis Middle School, combined with his leadership at both Forest Park and Shady Brook, make him an excellent fit to lead KMS 6. We are excited to see the positive impact he will continue to make in our school community.”

Please help us congratulate and welcome Mr. Waugh in his new role!

05/23/2026

Congratulations to the A. L. Brown Class of 2026! It was a WONDERful day celebrating our graduates 🎓 💚 Thank you to our families, community, and staff for supporting these Wonders in their journey!

05/23/2026

A.L. Brown High School Class of 2026 Graduation 🎉🎥

Livestream ➡️ youtube.com/live/Uy3pLqZNBHs

If you need a translation of graduation, please follow this link ➡️ bit.ly/ALBGraduation2026

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/22/2026

Please see the updated information with a viewing spot at CannonBallers Stadium! THANK YOU to our partners at the Kannapolis CannonBallers!!

We are beyond grateful for the support of the community, our KCS staff, our students and their families for adjusting with us this weekend! 💚

05/20/2026

Please see the important information regarding graduation. Graduation will start at 9:00 and gates will open at 7:30.