It's been a great week! We hope you enjoy the weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday! As a reminder, traditional schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, September 23rd for a staff development day.

If you didn't get a chance to participate in this week's Wednesday Weigh-In, please take two minutes and click the link below. Your feedback is valuable to us. The deadline for submitting survey feedback is Sunday, Sept. 21st at 11:59 P.M.

Here's this week's edition of The Friday Five 🖐️.

We know how busy the school year can get — and how important it is to find the right information quickly. To make things easier, we’ve gathered 12 of our most frequently visited district web pages into one convenient place for you.

We encourage you to bookmark these pages so they’re always just a click away. Staying informed is one of the best ways we can work together to support your student’s success.

Thank you for being a valued part of our CCS community!

🔗2025-26 Tutor List

🔗Parent's Guide to Student Achievement

🔗Academic Calendars

🔗CCS Website "I want to..."

🔗CCS Website A-Z Index

🔗Schools Directory

🔗Parent's Bill of Rights

🔗Connect with CCS

🔗Careers with CCS

🔗Board of Education

🔗Lunch Menus

🔗Program Choice

Did you know? Many of these links (and more) are also available on your ParentSquare web dashboard and your ParentSquare app.

On the dashboard, look on the right side underneath the calendar for the "Links" section.

On the app, click "More" at the bottom right, and then click "Links."

Program Choice Open Houses at our program choice schools are underway. For a current schedule, please visit our Program Choice webpage.

Also, don't forget about our upcoming Futures Fair which is less than a month away.

Cabarrus County Schools will host its 4th annual Futures Fair at the Cabarrus Arena and Event Center on Wednesday, October 15th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. In conjunction with the annual Program Choice Fair for specialized programming, this year’s event will again include military and career recruiters, as well as more than 110 college representatives under one roof.

October is NC Countdown to College Month! The UNC System’s Sixth Annual Virtual Open House is your chance to explore all 16 universities from home!

Oct. 6-7 and 13-14

Zoom Webinar | 4 sessions

Hear from admissions counselors and current students

Parents and students—don’t miss this inside look at college life and the admissions process!

NO SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 23: Traditional schools will be closed to students on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd for a capped teacher workday. Early Colleges will be on a normal schedule on Sept. 23rd. As a reminder, students are out of school on both capped and uncapped workdays. The capped and uncapped designations only pertain to staff.

2025-26 TUTOR LIST: The 2025-26 CCS Tutor List is available. This list is provided for reference only. The CCS Board of Education makes no representations as to the quality of instruction provided by individuals listed. To the extent any of the listed individuals is a current or former employee of CCS with a current background check, his/her work as a private tutor is outside the course and scope of his/her employment with the school system. A professional employee may accept reasonable payment for tutoring students other than those for whom he/she exercises teaching, administrative, or supervisory responsibility. Tutoring for a fee must not take place within school facilities or during school hours. CCS Board of Education does not assume responsibility for any of the individuals listed and shall not be held liable for any loss or injury suffered as a result of intentional or negligent acts of omissions by those persons.

PANORAMA SURVEY WINDOW: The Fall Panorama Survey will be administered between Oct. 6th and Oct. 24th. Please check with your child's school for exact dates.

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH: Throughout the month, Cabarrus County Schools will raise awareness of the importance of school attendance through weekly messaging. The slogan for this year’s campaign is Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow! which not only highlights how schools offer opportunities for students to gain a solid foundation for a healthy and productive life, it also lifts up the connection between regular attendance, success after graduation and a well-prepared workforce. Be our partner and join the 2025 Attendance Awareness Campaign today! Click here for more details: Attendance Works

Complete 2025-26 CCS Calendars:

This month, our students are learning about how their online actions shape their digital footprint and digital reputation. To support families, we’re sharing flyers and checklists from Neptune Navigate with practical tips and conversation starters.

Check out the this resource to help guide discussions at home and keep your student safe and responsible online.

Join Us for Family Technology Night! 

An exciting evening of innovation, exploration, and connection awaits. Discover the incredible ways technology is transforming learning across our district. From hands-on demos to expert talks, there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

📍Concord High School

📅September 25, 2025

⏰5-8 P.M.

✅Tech Talks & Mini-Sessions

Learn from our instructional technology leaders and guest speakers as they dive into hot topics like:

• AI Safety

• Digital Citizenship

• How We Use Promethean Panels in the Classroom

✅Get Connected

Need help navigating digital tools? Get guided support for:

• Canvas

• Parent Portal

• Edulog

… and more!

✅Interactive Experiences

• Explore the SparkLab

• Engage with The Lantern Project

• Visit district vendors showcasing the latest in educational tech

✅Zip Down the Robot Hallway

Experience our VeX Robotics in action and see how students use robots in their daily lessons!

✅Visit the Media Center

See how students are being prepared for future tech careers and connect with our amazing Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers.

✅Grab a Bite!

Enjoy delicious food for purchase from local favorites:

• A Little Taste of Chicago

• Blasian Asian Way

• Mouthfull

• Kona Ice

• Travelin' Tom's Coffee

Don’t miss this jam-packed night of family fun, food, and futuristic learning! 

Find a schedule for the night, Linked Here.

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting their free webinar — Supporting Your Teen: Addressing Depression and Eating Disorders Together — on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT. Join Families for Depression Awareness and the National Eating Disorders Association for a webinar exploring the complex relationship between depression and eating disorders in teens. Rocio Avila, LCSW-S will discuss how these conditions intersect, share practical strategies for supporting teens, and provide guidance on accessing appropriate treatment resources.

Register to join for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.

Cabarrus County Schools will host several events this year for parents with themes geared towards being Career & College Ready: