REMINDER! 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

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

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

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Wishing our staff, families and students a safe and relaxing Labor Day! #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

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 #CMSFirstWeek tour continued on Day 3 with visits to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy & Irwin Academic Center. A special thanks to the student-run 'The Daily Grind' at CMA for the coffee boost, and the gifts from Irwin! ☕️ So much positive energy in our schools. #WeAreCMS #Charlotte

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! In observance of Labor Day all CMS Offices and Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Hello, Blue Sky! 👋 We're so excited to be here! We're kicking off our new account by celebrating a fantastic first day of school yesterday! The energy was absolutely electric. It was a day filled with smiles and excitement for the year ahead! #WeAreCMS #HelloBlueSky #BackToSchool #NewYearNewUs