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The Friday Five

Posted Date: 02/13/26 (05:00 PM)


The Cabarrus County Schools logo features a globe with a leaf, a diagonal line, and the text 'Engaging minds. Shaping futures.'

The Friday Five

February 13, 2026
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Reminder: No school for Cabarrus County students on Monday, February 16, 2026, for staff development.

Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families!

Happy Valentines Day weekend, Cabarrus County Schools families. As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, Feb. 16, for students at traditional schools. It is a staff development day for employees. Early Colleges will operate on a normal schedule on Monday.

Here's this week's edition of The Friday Five 🖐️
 

#1 Coming March 1st: Transportation request forms for 2026-27

Again this year, Cabarrus County Schools will be utilizing ParentSquare forms to collect transportation information for families who will attend CCS during the 2026-27 school year.

These forms will be available from March 1st through April 1st in ParentSquare. After April 1st, the electronic request will close, and parents will have to request transportation in-person at their school.

You will need a registered ParentSquare account to complete your child's form. For information on registering your ParentSquare account, please see our ParentSquare Information webpage.
 

#2 ICYMI: Board of Ed approves limited enrollment cap for Odell Schools

To keep pace with continued student growth in the northwestern portion of Cabarrus County, the Cabarrus County Board of Education has unanimously approved a temporary limited enrollment cap for W.R. Odell Primary School and W.R. Odell Elementary School affecting new 1-5 grade enrollees after April 1, 2026. 

Learn more, view a map of the affected area, and ask questions at 👉 Engage with CCS.
 

#3 Kinder Quest CCS for rising kindergarten families is March 3

🌎✨ Kinder Quest CCS: A World of Possibilities ✨🌎

Cabarrus County Schools invites families of rising kindergarten students to join us for Kinder Quest CCS — an interactive, fun-filled event designed to help you feel confident and excited about your child’s big step into kindergarten.

📍 Roberta Road Middle School
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026
⏰ Two convenient drop-in sessions: 12–1 PM or 6–7 PM

This engaging experience will feature:
  • Learning & Curriculum
  • Transportation & Bus Services
  • School Meals & Nutrition
  • Program Choice
  • Exceptional Children (EC) Services
  • Enrollment Support
  • Kids Activities
  • And more!

We can’t wait to welcome your family and help you begin this exciting kindergarten journey with Cabarrus County Schools!
 
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Five young girls stand together, holding hands, in front of a wall decorated with red envelopes and pink hearts.
 

#4 Need-to-Knows

KINDERGARTEN PARENTS: We're interested in hearing how your kindergarten experience has been with CCS. We've sent a 👉survey form to you though ParentSquare. If you'd like to participate, please do so by Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.

FEB 16 IS DEADLINE TO ACCEPT PROGRAM CHOICE SEAT: This is a friendly reminder for families who have received a Program Choice seat offer to please log in to the Scribbles platform and accept your seat for the 2026-2027 school year.Seats that are not accepted by the deadline will be released to students on the waitlist. Accepting your seat ensures your child’s placement for the upcoming school year. If you have questions or need assistance accessing Scribbles, please contact our office at programchoice@cabarrus.k12.nc.us before the February 16th deadline.
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#5 Important Upcoming Dates

February 2026
  • Mon 2/16 • No school for traditional calendar students- Capped Workday
  • Mon 2/16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm • Board of Education Legislative Meeting
  • Sat 2/21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm • Insight with the Experts Professional Day for 6-12 graders hosted at JMRHS
  • Thu 2/26, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm • Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
March 2026
  • Mon 3/02, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Work Session
  • Tue 3/3 • No school for traditional calendar students- Capped Workday
  • Tue 3/03, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm • CCS Kinder Quest at Roberta Road Middle School
  • Tue 3/03, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm • CCS Kinder Quest at Roberta Road Middle School
  • Fri 3/6 • Early College - No School - Uncapped workday
  • Fri 3/6 • End of Quarter - Traditional Calendar Schools, Early Dismissal (Capped)
  • Mon 3/9 • No school - Spring Break
  • Tue 3/10 • No school - Spring Break
  • Wed 3/11 • No school - Spring Break
  • Thu 3/12 • No school - Spring Break
  • Fri 3/13 • No school - Spring Break
  • Mon 3/16, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Business Meeting
  • Thu 3/26, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm • Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
  • Mon 3/30, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Budget Work Session

Complete 2025-26 CCS Calendars:
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Community Engagement

Special Olympics Spring Games Volunteers Needed

The Special Olympics of Cabarrus County is currently looking for volunteers to assist with their Spring Games, which will be held on April 15th and 16th at the Cabarrus Arena. This is always a fun event and is a great day to join in celebrating our students and community.

 

The 15th annual Ellis Jewelers custom design contest

The 15th Annual Ellis Jewelers Future Designer Contest starts NOW! 

Cabarrus County Schools’ students in grades 3-12 are invited to submit an original design to be crafted into a piece of jewelry. All designs must be submitted, in person or by mail to Ellis Jewelers no later than March 20th, 2026 by 5:30 pm EST. Good luck! 


For questions, please contact Dan Levinson at dan@ellisfinejewelers.com or 704-782-9314.
 

Special Olympics Polar Plunge is Saturday, Feb. 28th

Special Olympics Cabarrus County is excited to host our 2nd Annual Community Polar Plunge, and we would love to see more individuals across our area get involved!
Funds raised through this event directly support the programs we offer, including Spring Games. The Polar Plunge is open to the entire community, allowing individuals with and without intellectual disabilities to participate together.

Event Details:
  • Date: Saturday, February 28
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: SportsCenter Fitness & Aquatics Club, 233 Country Club Dr. NE, Concord, 28025


The event will feature a DJ, costume contest, 50/50 raffle, and of course—the plunge! For those who prefer to stay dry, we also offer a Puny Plunge, where participants only dip a finger.

For questions, contact cabarrus@sonc.net
 

P2 Character Strength of the Week

Our upcoming Positivity Project character strength is cheering other's success. We encourage you to talk with your child about what this strength means and how they can use it each day! Here's a list of 3rd quarter list of character strengths so you can stay up-to-date with our school's P2 curriculum.
 

UNCC Youth Spring Workshops

Looking for hands-on, engaging learning opportunities for your child this spring? UNC Charlotte Youth Programs is offering a series of Spring Workshops designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking for students in grades 1–12.

Workshop Dates
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (CCS Teacher Workday)
  • Grades 5–8: LEGO Robotics – design, build, and code robots while learning core engineering skills
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • Grades 1–4: Mad Scientist – hands-on experiments exploring chemistry, physics, and engineering
  • Grades 5–8: Aerial Soccer Academy (Drones) – combine drone technology, teamwork, and friendly competition
  • Grades 9–12: Academic Essays – strengthen writing skills with a focus on structure, thesis statements, and clarity

📍 Location: Main Campus (UNC Charlotte)

These interactive workshops are a great way for students to learn, explore, and have fun—especially on teacher workdays.
📞 Questions? Call 704-687-8900 or email youthprograms@charlotte.edu
 

Insight with the Experts Professional Day, hosted by CCS for 6-12 graders on Feb. 21st

Current 6th -12th graders are encouraged to join us at Insight with the Experts Professional Day, hosted by Cabarrus County Schools, and presented by the Big E Life Changers, Inc. on Saturday, Feb. 21st from 1:00-4:00 pm at Jay M Robinson High School.
 
Students will have the opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals across diverse fields, discover non-traditional and emerging careers, ask questions, and gain real-world insight into education, skills, and daily work life, AND explore potential career paths aligned with their interests and strengths.
 
 
Logo for Cabarrus County VEX Robotics, featuring a gear, globe, and leaf.

VEX volunteers needed

Cabarrus County Schools VEX Robotics is currently seeking volunteers for their 2025-26 event schedule. If interested, please click here to sign-up: 👉 CCS VEX Robotics Volunteer Sign-Up

EVENT SCHEDULE
  • The Winkler Howler Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 14, 2026 
  • West Cabarrus Robo Challenge Feb 07, 2026 - Feb 08, 2026 
 
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