Is your child a 6th, 11th grader or soon to be kindergartener who needs immunizations to comply with state law for next school year? If so, the Cabarrus Health Alliance is holding school immunization clinics on the following dates at our Kannapolis location to provide these vaccines.

Cost: Free for those 18 years and younger who are uninsured or have Medicaid. Cabarrus Health Alliance can file with most private insurances such as United Health Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Medcost, and Ambetter. Please call your insurance to make sure we are in network and to confirm benefit coverage.

Walk-ins welcome; appointments preferred.

Please bring any immunization records with you.

Call 704-920-1205 to schedule an appointment.

This year's Parent Engagement Survey is available on the Engage with CCS webpage and will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Cabarrus County Schools is administering the survey and analyzing results. Reports will not identify individuals, and only overall data will be shown. No one in Cabarrus County Schools will know if you participated unless you identify yourself in the open-ended comments. If you have questions about this survey or your confidentiality, please contact Cabarrus County Schools at cabcoschools@cabarrus.k12.nc.us . This survey will close at 11:59 P.M. on May 9, 2025.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your honest feedback.

Survey direct link: https://engagewithccs.com/spring-2025-parent-engagement-survey 

Cabarrus County Schools will be hosting a Student & Family Wellness Forum to support Mental Health Awareness Month on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5-7 P.M. at West Cabarrus High School.

We are excited to have Chris Herren as this year’s keynote speaker! There will be a provider fair including multiple community mental health & wellness partners for students and their families to learn about resources that are available. Plus, there will be child watch during the event, food trucks, a raffle, and giveaways!

1.NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, APRIL 21 for TRADITIONAL CALENDAR STUDENTS: Students of traditional schools will be out of school on Monday, April 21st for a staff development day.

2.SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR STAFF AND SENIORS: The Dr. Chris Lowder Scholarships Fund was established in 2021 by friends and colleagues to honor the retired Superintendent of Cabarrus County Schools, having served as Superintendent from 2015-2021. Two scholarships are awarded each year, one to a graduating CCS senior, and one to a CCS staff member pursuing a degree or certificate program to enhance their role in CCS. The application with additional details and instructions is located at https://tinyurl.com/LowderScholarship.

 Note that the staff scholarship is open to any CCS full-time employee, who has been with CCS since the first day of the 2024-25 academic year, who is pursuing a certificate or degree to further their career in CCS. The scholarship is not limited to classroom roles only.

·  Student Applications for the 2025 $1000 award are due on or before April 21, 2025, at 9:00 PM.

·  Staff Applications for the 2025 $1000 award are due on or before April 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM.

·  The award recipients will be notified by May 5, 2025.

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/DrChrisLowderScholarships or email DrChrisLowderScholarship@gmail.com.

3.WEBINAR: Helping Teens Manage Depression: Practical Skills That Work

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free webinar. In this webinar, you’ll learn concrete tools and techniques to help your teen manage depression effectively. The presenter, Amy Mezuliz, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of, “Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Actions to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want.” Dr. Mezulis will focus on powerful approaches grounded in evidence-based practices. These aren’t just theoretical concepts, they’re hands-on skills you can implement immediately to support your teen’s mental health. Register to join for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.

You can also download the Teen Depression Fact Sheet in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

If new to the topic of teen depression or in need of a refresher, please watch Understanding Teen Depression Webinar as a foundation to this upcoming program.

CCS is excited to welcome our families to Atrium Health Ballpark on Saturday, April 19th for CCS Family Night hosted by PowerEd Cabarrus. all seats are on the 3rd base side of the ballpark with full view of all the action, close to the splash pad and playground. We look forward to seeing you at the game! For ticket information, visit this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Poweredcabarrus2

Graduation for the Class of 2025 will soon be upon us! Please visit our graduation webpage at www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/cabcograds25 for the latest graduation information. This page will be updated often as your big day approaches.

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Safety Town is a cherished Concord tradition that provides rising kindergarteners with age-appropriate safety rule experiences in a fun and unique format. Police officers, firefighters, and volunteers from the Red Cross teach bus, gun, and fire safety, just to name a few. During this free half-day camp, League volunteers supervise the students as they rotate through each class.

Rising kindergarteners can register here: https://www.jclofconcord.com/events

🌟 Calling All Future Kindergarteners! 🌟

Cabarrus County Schools is excited to welcome the Class of 2038! 🎉 Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opens February 1, 2025.

📌 Visit www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/kindergarten for enrollment details, school assignment locator, and a list of upcoming in-person enrollment events scheduled at our schools.

Please share this information with your rising Kindergarten family and friends. We can't wait to meet our newest students! 💙🍎

🌟 The Spring 2025 edition of Engage CCS – The Magazine is here — and it’s all about the power of community connections in Cabarrus County Schools!

Inside this issue:

👂 Belonging – Dr. Hannah Bell is helping students with hearing impairments find their voice — one sound at a time.

🎓 Shaping Futures – Graduate Cameron Schlechty’s journey took a turn at Hickory Ridge High that changed everything.

🚌 Growing Leaders – Angie McClain’s path from school bus driver to district leader is nothing short of inspiring.

📚 Engaging Hearts – With help from her classmates, Kendall Conner turned a school project into a published book and a powerful mission to find a cure.

🎥 Connections – Robin Kanady and Brandon Lawson show how CabCo roots can grow into broadcast success.

🚗 Innovation – A new STEM partnership with NASCAR IMPACT puts 7th graders in the fast lane to explore high-speed science.

🌱 Career Pathways – MPHS grad Marianna Harrison is chasing her agribusiness dreams and showing what’s possible with passion and purpose.

💬 These stories celebrate the people, partnerships, and pathways that make CCS a launchpad for lifelong success.

#EngageCCS #CabCoSchools #CommunityConnections #InnovationInAction #CareerPathways #Spring2025

We’re excited to reconnect with you! As a valued member of our school community, we want to ensure you stay engaged with Cabarrus County Schools. To help us strengthen our connection, we kindly ask you to take a few moments to share your contact information by completing the short survey available by clicking the button below. Your participation will help us celebrate your achievements, share important updates, and create meaningful engagement opportunities for our alumni network. Thank you for being an integral part of our CCS legacy!