February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible opportunities CTE provides for our students!

In the 2024-25 school year, nearly 13,000 middle and high school students in Cabarrus County participated in CTE courses while exploring 52 different career pathways that are aligned with industries in the greater Cabarrus and Charlotte Metro region.

CTE programs connect classroom learning to real-world skills—helping students explore careers, earn industry credentials, and gain hands-on experience that prepares them for college, the workforce, or both. From healthcare and public safety to skilled trades, technology, and business, CTE opens doors and builds confidence for life beyond graduation.

We are grateful for our dedicated teachers, community partners, and local employers who make these opportunities possible—and for our students who show up every day ready to learn, lead, and grow.

This month, we celebrate how CTE helps students discover their passions, develop practical skills, and build strong futures. 💙🛠️🎓

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.

Thank you for your timely attention to this important step.

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.

✅ATTENTION SENIORS: The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for Union Power’s $1,000 college scholarship. Each year, Union Power awards ten $1,000 scholarships to eligible graduating high school seniors. These scholarships help students pursue their educational goals while easing the financial burden of college expenses.

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Eligible students must submit their application by March 1 to union-power.com/collegescholarships.

✅CABARRUS PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN: It's that time of year again! Apply now for Cabarrus County Preschool 2026-2027 school year! View eligibility requirements, instructions, and access the preschool application at: cabarruspartnership.org/preschool-applications

✅ATTENTION SENIORS: The State Employee’s Credit Union’s People Helping People Scholarship is now open for CCS seniors. If interested in applying, please see your school counselor for more details.

✅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.

✅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.

Attendees will receive the latest research about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, as well as explore how substance use could impact lives now and in the future. This program will cover important resources and decision-making skills to empower healthy choices that impact not only developing brains and bodies but also their families, friends, and futures. This program is interactive and engaging with group discussion, activities, and local resources to meet! A Spanish interpreter will be available at this event.

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.

👉 To register:

 https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/2026CabarrusPlunge

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

Our upcoming Positivity Project character strength is love. 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.

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.

📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (CCS Teacher Workday)

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026

📍 Location: Main Campus (UNC Charlotte)

These interactive workshops are a great way for students to learn, explore, and have fun—especially on teacher workdays.

🔗 Learn more & register: youth.charlotte.edu/workshops

📞 Questions? Call 704-687-8900 or email youthprograms@charlotte.edu

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.