The Cabarrus County Fair starts this weekend! Be on the lookout next week for a Student Admission Pass coming home with your child.

The pass provides free admission for K–12 students on Wednesday, September 16. Students should present their ticket at the gate for free entry.

Check those backpacks and folders next week, and we hope our students enjoy a great day at the Cabarrus County Fair! 🎠🎟️

Program Choice Open Houses are a great opportunity for families to learn more about the unique programs available across Cabarrus County Schools. Meet staff, explore schools, ask questions and discover which option may be the right fit for your student. Check out the upcoming Program Choice Open House dates below and start planning your visit!

 

 

The district also has a dedicated Program Choice Open House Calendar page with this schedule.

Cabarrus County Public Library is connecting Cabarrus County High School students to College and Career Readiness resources through NCLive.org.  

Students can access these resources with a Cabarrus County Public Library Card number or a bypass password.  Please speak with your school library media coordinator to obtain a bypass password and consent form.  

High School Students - NCLive.org High School Student Directions

✅NEW FOR 26-27: CCS SCHOLARSHIP HUB WEBPAGE: CCS students and families now have a one-stop resource to make the scholarship search a little easier. The CCS Scholarship Hub features a searchable database of current scholarship opportunities, a planning tool to help students track applications and deadlines, scholarship search tips and safety reminders, financial aid resources, and an easy way for seniors to report scholarship offers. New opportunities are added throughout the year, so students are encouraged to check back often and make scholarship searching part of their college planning routine.

🔗 Explore the CCS Scholarship Information page

✅2027 US SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Applications are open for the highly competitive 2027 U.S. Senate Youth Program! Eligible high school juniors and seniors must currently serve in an elected or appointed leadership position representing their peers or another constituency and demonstrate a strong record of public and community service. North Carolina will select two student delegates to attend Washington Week, March 6–13, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Each delegate will also receive a $12,500 undergraduate college scholarship. Students interested in government, public affairs, history and civic leadership are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements and application information on the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s U.S. Senate Youth Program webpage.

✅HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS ON SEPTEMBER 29: 

Current juniors, seniors and their families are invited to join CFNC for “How to PAY for College” on Tuesday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Concord High School. Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This informative session will help families better understand the financial aid process, including completing the FAFSA, grants, scholarships and student loans, scholarship searches, important financial aid timelines and deadlines, common mistakes to avoid, and resources available through CFNC. Presentations will be offered simultaneously in both English and Spanish. Whether your student is considering a community college, university or technical program, this session will provide practical information to help your family plan and prepare for the cost of higher education.

✅WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CAPPED AND AN UNCAPPED WORKDAY?: If you've noticed on the academic calendar for this year, there's a capped workday coming up on Friday, Sept. 25th for traditional school students.  Capped and uncapped are both terms designated for staff use only.  Students are out of school on both capped and uncapped workdays.

Cabarrus County Schools will host three community forums this fall to provide information and answer questions about the 2026 school bond referendum.

All forums will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Community members are invited to attend any of the three forums to learn more about the proposed school bond, the projects included, and the bond process.

We hope you’ll join us and learn more before Election Day on Nov. 3.

Cabarrus County Schools will be co-hosting a free workshop with The College Funding Coach® on September 17th at 6:00pm at West Cabarrus High School.

This event is for any family wanting to learn how to pay for college (Preschool - High School).

The College Funding Coach® was founded in 2002 to help families better understand the complexities of paying for college and how to make higher education more affordable. Since that time, The College Funding Coach® team has been on a mission to help families save on the high cost of higher education. They have established an approach that helps parents understand the college funding process, reduce their out-of-pocket expenses, and balance the challenge of saving for college and retirement simultaneously.

This is a free educational event. Please register by clicking HERE.

Join us for the 2026 CCS Futures Fair on Tuesday, October 13, at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center!

🎓 Program Choice Fair: 5–7 p.m.

🏫 College, Career & Military Fair: 6–8 p.m.

Families can explore CCS Program Choice opportunities and connect with colleges, universities, career representatives and military recruiters, all in one evening.

Program Choice applications for the 2027-28 school year open October 1 and close November 30, 2026. For more information, email programchoice@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.

🎓 Enroll – Meet with more than 100 college admissions representatives and learn about educational opportunities, programs, admissions requirements, and campus life. Please register for a barcode before the event at www.StriveFair.com.

Even though we're only three days into the start of school, many of you have already been impacted by our amazing teachers. Please visit our link and nominate a Teacher of the Month for September. Our first winner will be recognized at the Board of Education's Sept. 14th meeting.

Last year's winners: