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Providing instruction to 141,000+ students and 185 schools in the greater Charlotte area. #EndlessPossibilities start with CMS.
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/
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/
December 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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/
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
#CreativeWriting
December 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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
#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
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
December 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
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.
Tomorrow, September 23, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
September 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
REMINDER!
Tomorrow, September 23, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
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
📈 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
September 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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
📈 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
#FestivalInTheParkCLT #StudentArt #ArtEducation
September 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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
#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
CMS Inside Connection - September 18, 2025
YouTube video by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
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September 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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
Full story w/ quotes from CB Mike Jackson: https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/engagement-excellence/post/devonshirethirdgoal
September 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
September 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
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
September 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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.
September 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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!
September 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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
Thank you for your outstanding service and leadership! #PrincipalOfTheYear #ThankAPrincipal
September 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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
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
A powerful, student-led tribute to honor the lives lost. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget
September 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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
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
#PatriotDay #WeRemember
September 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
#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
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
September 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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
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
https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/engagement-excellence/post/hype2025
The HYPE program aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of health care professionals
Hawthorne Academy students get an engaging look in to the world of healthcare.
www.cmsk12.org
September 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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
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
https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/academic-excellence/post/attendancemonth2025
Show Up for Success: Why Attendance Is More Than Just Being Present
Being in school everyday builds a strong foundation for success.
www.cmsk12.org
September 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
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
📅 September 4, 2025
🕛 12-1 PM
🔗 bit.ly/CMSFamilyAcademy
September 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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
📅 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
September 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
September 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 is a teacher workday. There will be no classes that day.
DID YOU KNOW? 64% of students w/ consistent attendance in kindergarten and first grade are reading at grade level by the end of third grade.
Learn more: https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/academic-excellence/post/attendancemonth2025
#StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters #EndlessPossibilities
Learn more: https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/academic-excellence/post/attendancemonth2025
#StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters #EndlessPossibilities
September 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
DID YOU KNOW? 64% of students w/ consistent attendance in kindergarten and first grade are reading at grade level by the end of third grade.
Learn more: https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/academic-excellence/post/attendancemonth2025
#StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters #EndlessPossibilities
Learn more: https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/academic-excellence/post/attendancemonth2025
#StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters #EndlessPossibilities
Wishing our staff, families and students a safe and relaxing Labor Day!
#EndlessPossibilities #LaborDay
#EndlessPossibilities #LaborDay
September 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Wishing our staff, families and students a safe and relaxing Labor Day!
#EndlessPossibilities #LaborDay
#EndlessPossibilities #LaborDay
1st week of school: COMPLETE! ✅
Dr. Hill wrapped up her tour today w/ visits to Hopewell HS, Huntersville ES & Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology.
Thank you to all our students & staff for an amazing start to the year! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! #FirstWeekFeels
Dr. Hill wrapped up her tour today w/ visits to Hopewell HS, Huntersville ES & Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology.
Thank you to all our students & staff for an amazing start to the year! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! #FirstWeekFeels
August 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
1st week of school: COMPLETE! ✅
Dr. Hill wrapped up her tour today w/ visits to Hopewell HS, Huntersville ES & Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology.
Thank you to all our students & staff for an amazing start to the year! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! #FirstWeekFeels
Dr. Hill wrapped up her tour today w/ visits to Hopewell HS, Huntersville ES & Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology.
Thank you to all our students & staff for an amazing start to the year! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! #FirstWeekFeels
The #CMSFirstWeek tour is out of this world! 🚀
Dr. Hill's mission on Day 4 included stops at Matthews Elementary, Polo Ridge Elementary, Rea Farms STEAM Academy, & Carmel Middle.
So many star students and stellar teachers are launching into a great school year! ✨ #WeAreCMS #StellarStudents
Dr. Hill's mission on Day 4 included stops at Matthews Elementary, Polo Ridge Elementary, Rea Farms STEAM Academy, & Carmel Middle.
So many star students and stellar teachers are launching into a great school year! ✨ #WeAreCMS #StellarStudents
August 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The #CMSFirstWeek tour is out of this world! 🚀
Dr. Hill's mission on Day 4 included stops at Matthews Elementary, Polo Ridge Elementary, Rea Farms STEAM Academy, & Carmel Middle.
So many star students and stellar teachers are launching into a great school year! ✨ #WeAreCMS #StellarStudents
Dr. Hill's mission on Day 4 included stops at Matthews Elementary, Polo Ridge Elementary, Rea Farms STEAM Academy, & Carmel Middle.
So many star students and stellar teachers are launching into a great school year! ✨ #WeAreCMS #StellarStudents