Schools
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CMS board asks state to relax childcare licensing procedures in light of pandemic
Aug. 7. By Dave Vieser. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education, along with elected members from all seven municipalities located within Mecklenburg County, are asking the State Health Department […]
Study puts NC at 30th in public education nationwide; Q&A with school expert
July 28. By Dave Yochum. With COVID-19 and education top off mind for parents and community leaders, quality of schools is important. How can parents decide where to enroll their […]
CMS has phone help-line for Plan B Plus Remote
July 20. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Call Center is prepared to field questions, concerns and comments about Plan B-Plus Remote for reopening schools on Aug. 17. In Plan B-Plus Remote, CMS […]
