Schools
Hopewell wins NFL stadium engineering prize
Nov. 21. Hopewell High School engineering students took first place in the “NFL Stadium of the Future” competition held at Bank of America Stadium. The event challenged students from regional high schools to design a next-generation stadium using sustainable and innovative engineering practices. Hopewell’s design, dubbed the “Aquaponics Center,” incorporated an on-site water treatment plant. […]
Hough marching band nets 18 trophies during competition season
Nov. 11. The Hough High School Marching Band recently wrapped up its fall competition season, earning a total of 18 trophies. That tally included seven awards in its final performance at East Burke, where the band took first place in overall, color guard, musical effect, visual effect, and general effect categories. During competition season, Hough […]
CMS students having issues with home laptop connectivity
Sept. 3. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools notified parents today that students are still experiencing a connectivity issue on school-issued Chromebook devices when used outside the school’s network. Last night the district emailed parents to say that the state was experiencing a problem with its Zscaler security filtering system, which is a cloud-based service that protects enterprise networks […]
Town Board votes to support CMS $2.5 billion bond issue
Oct. 3. By Dave Vieser. With Early Voting starting in a little over two weeks, the Cornelius Town Board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the $2.5 billion CMS bond issue on the countywide ballot this fall. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools hope to fund 30 projects that address school facilities, including Cornelius Elementary, Huntersville Elementary and North […]
Town Board votes on whether they support CMS $2.5 billion bond referendum
Oct. 2. At tonight’s Town Board meeting, commissioners will be asked if they support the $2.5 billion CMS bond issue on the ballot countywide this fall. Both Mayor Woody Washam and Commissioner Denis Bilodeau, Washam’s opponent, have already voiced their support, but this will give other commissioners a chance to let their feelings be known […]
Cornelius Early Scholars preschool raised $100K in advance of opening
Aug. 2. The Cornelius Early Scholars Christian preschool has met their initial fundraising goal of $100,000, in time for the Sept. 5 start of their inaugural academic year. The initial capital has been used to upfit donated space at First Baptist Church of Cornelius on Catawba Avenue to accommodate the Monday to Thursday half-day program, […]
Virtual event Saturday for young people focuses on issues like bullying, dating violence, self esteem
Feb. 25. By Dave Yochum. The North Carolina Parent Teacher Association and Family Mankind will hold a virtual event—Know Your Worth/Teen Empowerment—that will address such issues as dating violence, bullying, self-esteem, and opportunities around future careers on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 am to 2 pm. Joining in the event are the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police […]
Back to school: CMS outlines schedule, starting with Pre-K
Sept. 16. CMS will begin phasing students back into classrooms for in-person instruction beginning Oct. 12 with pre-kindergartners leading the way. Then, starting on Nov. 2, groups of K-5 students will return to classrooms on a rotational basis, with middle schoolers returning Nov. 23 on a rotational basis. Groups of high school students will return […]
CMS will announce work-out scheds within the week
Aug. 14. After the NC High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) announced significant changes to sports schedules for the 2020-2021 school year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says it will share its workout schedule for student-athletes and staff within the next week. Issues to resolve include how many athletes and staff can gather at one time both outside and […]
Survey: 55% of parents want in-person learning
Aug. 11. By Dave Yochum. With many school systems launching the new school year remotely, the Law of Unintended Consequences is in full effect. What happens if both parents must work outside the home? What about meals? Who pays? What about kids with special needs? A new WalletHub survey says 55 percent of parents […]
