Class of 2026, for a journey that began for most of you in 2013, it's finally your year on the calendar. Please see this year's graduation schedule below and begin making plans now. Our official graduation website, www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/cabcograds26 has been updated with this year's schedule. Other information will be updated as we move through the Spring. Congratulations!

Please spread the word with your family and friends! Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year will begin on February 1st. Our official Kindergarten Registration page will be updated soon with information for the Class of 2039 including on-site registration opportunities at our elementary schools.

Concord Middle School Assistant Principal Micah Thompson has been named the 2025-26 Cabarrus County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year. The announcement was made on Friday, Dec. 19th at Concord Middle School by CCCS Deputy Superintendent Dr. John LeGrand, CCS Chief Human Resources Officer Dr. Michael Williams, CCS Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools Anna Blessington, and CMS Principal Dr. Adam Auerbach.

“I am deeply humbled and honored to receive this recognition,” said Thompson, who began her role at Concord Middle School in 2025. “Being named Cabarrus County Assistant Principal of the Year reflects the impact of the role models and leaders who have shaped my journey, the dedicated staff I have worked with over the years, and the students I have been honored to serve—who make this work meaningful every day.”

Thompson was joined for the announcement by her family and friends as well as CMS staff members following dismissal on the final day of the first semester.

Thompson began her teaching career in 2013 as a third-grade teacher at Irvin Elementary. She has spent the past six years in leadership as an assistant principal at C.C. Griffin STEM Middle School and J.N. Fries Magnet Middle School. Thompson holds both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Carolina Charlotte.

Congratulations, Micah!

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 TODAY: 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.