Good afternoon, Cabarrus County Schools families:

When I spend time with my family during the holidays, I’m reminded just how quickly time moves and how important the work we do together truly is. The students walking our hallways today will soon become the graduates, leaders, and neighbors shaping Cabarrus County’s future. Every decision we make, every lesson taught, and every relationship built helps prepare them for what lies ahead.

As we close out this year, I feel a deep sense of gratitude and pride. Cabarrus County Schools continues to move forward with purpose and momentum. Our students are growing, our educators are leading with excellence, and our schools are filled with energy, creativity, and care. None of this happens by chance. It happens because of the collective commitment of our staff, families, and community.

As we head into winter break, I want to pause and simply say thank you for trusting Cabarrus County Schools with your children.

As a reminder, CCS will be closed for winter break beginning December 22, with traditional calendar students returning on January 5. Our Early College students will return to class on January 7th.

I hope this time offers moments of joy, connection, and rest with those who matter most to you.

Looking ahead to the new year, we remain focused on preparing every student for success academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we will continue building schools where students feel supported, challenged, and empowered to pursue their dreams.

From the Kopicki family to yours, I wish you a joyful holiday season, a restful winter break, and a Happy New Year filled with hope and possibility. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the year ahead.

Stay well,

Superintendent, Cabarrus County Schools

The holidays mean more downtime and more screen time. Unfortunately, Cabarrus County Schools wants to remind families that scammers are increasingly targeting students with realistic-looking "holiday deals" and fake giveaways.

Common Holiday Scams

Red Flags to Watch For

How to Stay Safe

By staying alert, we can ensure our students have a safe and happy winter break!

FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR N.C. TEENS: The company, Somethings, has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to provide any teen across the state with free mental health services. Any teen across NC can download and use the Somethings App for free, regardless of insurance coverage.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR PARENTS: On January 7th at 6:00 pm, a parent session will be held for junior and senior parents whose student is taking classes through Rowan Cabarrus Community College’s Career and College Promise program. Click here to join via Zoom: www.rccc.edu/ccp17. If you have questions, please submit those through this link: www.rccc.edu/ccpquestions17.

NC COLLEGE CONNECT DEADLINE IS JAN. 2, 2026: January 2 at 11:59 pm is the deadline for students to claim their spots through NC College Connect, which provides direct admission to college for students who qualify. Eligible seniors should have received a letter earlier this school year about qualification or seniors can check their status in their CFNC.org account.

BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATE: Did you know there are multiple ways to keep up with Board of Education happenings? You can read the latest meeting updates, view meeting agendas, see the meeting calendar, or watch the YouTube livestream and recordings of meetings all from the district website.

i-Ready is an online program for elementary and middle school students that supports growth in reading and math. It helps identify what students are doing well and the areas where they can improve. With fun lessons, games, and practice problems tailored to each student’s level, i-Ready makes learning engaging and effective. Teachers also use it to track progress and provide extra support when needed.

During the holiday break, i-Ready is a great way for students to keep practicing skills at home. It reinforces what they are learning in class and provides additional practice in a fun, personalized way. Students can access i-Ready for any device at anytime through Clever . Links to Clever may also be found on your school's website. Parent instructions for Clever can be found in an attachment included with this post.

To learn more, visit the i-Ready Family Center:

Kick off winter break with a fun and festive wind-down for 8th-12th graders! Enjoy a stress-free afternoon filled with creative tech challenges, hands-on holiday projects, friendly competitions, and tasty food stations with activities like escape room, robot mazes, and much more!

Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 

Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

Location: CCS SparkLab at Cabarrus Virtual Academy, 4511 Weddington Rd. Concord NC (next to Winkler Middle School)