Home should be within reach for those who shape our students’ futures. Our new partnership with Kingdom Development Partners and Ascension CDC gives CMS educators a year of free financial coaching + access to reserved homes built just for them. 🏡❤️ #AtHomeInCMS
Public Schools Week reminds us why we’re proud to serve more than 140,000 brilliant CMS students every day.
Read how we’re celebrating ➡️ https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/engagement-excellence/post/celebrate-public-schools-week
#EndlessPossibilities #ExcellenceCMS #PSW26
Welcome, new CMS families!
Thank you for joining us at our kindergarten enrollment events—we’re excited to start this journey with you.
➡️ https://www.cmsk12.org/student-planning-placement-programs/student-placement-and-international-admissions-clone
Here’s to #EndlessPossibilities ahead!
7th graders from across CMS spent the week of Feb. 9 tackling 15 rapid-fire stations.
Good luck to all students heading to the District Finals tomorrow!
More here ⬇️
https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/academic-excellence/post/amazing-shake-participants-are-headed-to-the-district-finals
Join our final on‑site kindergarten enrollment event Thursday, Feb. 19 at Meck Pre‑K – Uptown (601 E. Fifth St., #200).
⏰ Sessions: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 4–6:30 p.m.
Our team will help with documents, online enrollment & any questions.
CMS Families! Just a quick reminder that Monday, February 16, 2026 is a Teacher Workday.
No classes for students.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Discover what Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools are all about! Learn about local sports & volunteer opps & fun, hands-on health & wellness activities. All families are welcome!
Family Academy on the GO: Champions for Inclusion
Feb 19
6–7 PM @ Irwin Academic Center
CMS has launched the Mentorship & Apprenticeship for Creative Careers (MACC) pilot!
Learn more: https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/engagement-excellence/post/mentorship-and-apprenticeship-program-elevates-pathways-for-creative-careers
#CreativeCharlotte #EndlessPossibilities
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Friday, January 23, 2026 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
Looking for a rewarding role?
The ASEP Winter Career Fair is your chance to join a team that makes a difference before and after school!
📅 Feb. 4, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 1901 Herbert Spaugh Lane, Cafeteria
Details: https://www.facebook.com/cmsafterschoolprogram/
Creative writing students from Phillip O. Berry visited Allenbrook Elementary to share their original children’s book projects w/ younger learners. This hands-on experience gave high school writers a chance to showcase their storytelling skills while inspiring future authors.
#CreativeWriting
Happening TONIGHT!
College Connect seniors—join us at CPCC Parr Center, 4–7 PM.
✔ FAFSA support
✔ College reps on-site
🍕 Free food + prizes!
Register: http://bit.ly/49UMDfd
#CollegeConnect #FAFSAReady #EndlessPossibilities
REMINDER!
Tomorrow, September 23, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
More historic news for CMS! The 2024-25 state EVAAS data is in, and our students achieved incredible academic growth.
📈 Reading Growth Index: 26.60
📈 Math Growth Index: 17.32
(The state's target for exceeding growth is 2.0!)
This is a testament to our amazing teachers & staff! #CMSExcellence
The talent in our schools is on full display this weekend at Festival in the Park! 🎨 Be sure to stop by the Student Art Exhibit at Freedom Park to see incredible work from young artists of all ages, representing 65 different schools. You'll be amazed!
#FestivalInTheParkCLT #StudentArt #ArtEducation
This week’s edition of CMS Inside Connection has details on historic growth on core subject measures, a new police chief, a visit from the Carolina Panthers and much more. Check it out! https://youtu.be/Y49wqO-lZb4
Panthers kicked off their "3rd & Goal" literacy program at Devonshire ES! Players read to students & led an NFLPlay60 camp as part of a 20-school pilot program.
Full story w/ quotes from CB Mike Jackson: https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/engagement-excellence/post/devonshirethirdgoal
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
Happy National Arts in Education Week! 🎨 Arts education is essential, building skills like creativity, confidence, and critical thinking that are vital for student success. A huge thank you to the amazing arts teachers in our Charlotte schools! #ArtsInEducationWeek #ArtMatters #CLT
The 2025 CMS Montessori Symposium was in full bloom. Teachers and staff from all five Montessori schools came together to build community, celebrate big wins, gather inspiration and engage in professional development customized to support their unique needs.
This week’s edition of CMS Inside Connection has the principals of the year for each of our eleven performance areas, a first-hand history lesson about the 9-11 tragedy, a visit from an international diplomat and much more. Don’t miss it!
Congratulations to our 2025 Principal of the Year Finalists! These school leaders represent the best of the best & we're so grateful for their incredible dedication.
Thank you for your outstanding service and leadership! #PrincipalOfTheYear #ThankAPrincipal
Today, we remember. Phillip O. Berry Academy's JROTC & student leaders led a solemn 9/11 memorial this morning. They marched, lowered the flag to half-staff, & heard remarks from Principal Branham.
A powerful, student-led tribute to honor the lives lost. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget
24 years later, our promise remains the same: We will never forget. Today we honor the memory of those we lost and we thank the heroes who answered the call.
#PatriotDay #WeRemember
At West Charlotte HS, for World Suicide Prevention Day, students are walking to show that together we can make a difference.
Remember, it's okay to ask for help.
Sources of Strength: https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/operational-excellence/post/sources-of-strength
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Hats off to Hawthorne Academy scholars for completing the AtriumHealth HYPE Summer Academy! 👏 For 3 weeks, they explored healthcare innovation at The Pearl, toured top hospitals & earned a stipend for their hard work.
https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/engagement-excellence/post/hype2025
This #AttendanceAwarenessMonth. Regular attendance builds the foundation making students 2.5x more likely to graduate. Let's work together to ensure every student has the chance to succeed. #AttendanceMatters
https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/academic-excellence/post/attendancemonth2025
Join us September 4 at 12 PM for this week's Lunch & Learn showcasing the approved digital apps available to all CMS students — at no cost! From navigating Canvas to diving into Minecraft Edu, don’t miss out!
📅 September 4, 2025
🕛 12-1 PM
🔗 bit.ly/CMSFamilyAcademy
CMS celebrates historic 2024-25 student achievement results! A record 89.1% of our schools met or exceeded growth, ranking CMS 10th in NC - our highest ever. These successes are a testament to the dedication of our students, educators, and community. #EndlessPossibilities
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
