41 Years Of Service, Kindness

​Remote learning has helped Joey Burch prepare for retirement. "Since March 13, I've only worn a suit and tie twice," he said.

CMS Schools To Revert To Remote Learning Until January

In a meeting Tuesday night, school board members voted to return to remote learning for K-12 students beginning Monday.

Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported At 102 CMS Schools

The school district reported at least 102 schools have reported one or more cases of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

Paw Creek Teachers Lead The Way In Return To In-Person Learning In Charlotte

​When elementary students returned to in-person learning on Nov. 2, Paw Creek Elementary teachers were ready.

Board Gives Superintendent Additional Flexibility

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved additional flexibility for Superintendent Earnest Winston.

Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported At 54 CMS Schools

The school district reported at least 54 schools have reported one or more cases of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

CMS Announces Personnel Appointments

Two personnel appointments were announced at the recent Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education meeting.

CMS Resets Timeline For Middle School Return To Classrooms

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to revise the timeline for middle school students to return to in-person instruction.

CMS Delays Return To Classrooms For Middle School Students

The school district cited a bus driver shortage as reason for the delay in returning sixth, seventh and eighth grade students to classrooms.

Celebrating Our Veterans

Stories shared in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools

Tutoring Goes Virtual, Charlotte-Mecklenburg

​More than 1,700 volunteers with three organizations met with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students last year to improve their literacy.

Seniors, Your Voice Matters

​There are many important issues facing Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Board Of Education Hires Chief Compliance Officer

​The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to hire a former district executive as its new chief compliance officer.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Unveils COVID-19 Dashboard

Eight CMS students and 19 employees have tested positive for COVID-19, the school district said Monday.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Teachers Receive ASC Lifetime Achievement Award

Three Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools educators have had distinguished careers of more than 15 years teaching Art, Science or History.

State-Mandated Testing Information, Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools continues with the return to in-person instruction for students, with a focus on state-mandated testing.

CMS Foundation Reaches Goal For “Connect For Tech” Campaign

​The CMS Foundation announced that it met the $3.2 million fundraising goal for its "Connect for Tech" initiative.

CMS Names Executive Director For Title I

A new executive director was announced at tonight's Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education meeting.

Vance High School Renamed For Julius L. Chambers

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted Oct. 13 to rename Vance High School in honor of civil rights attorney Julius L. Chambers.

CMS Renames High School Honoring Confederate General

Zebulon B. Vance High School, which was named in honor of a Confederate general, has been renamed to honor a civil rights attorney.

Earnhardt Family Races To Help Allenbrook Elementary

​Allenbrook Elementary staff received a visit Wednesday from NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife, Amy.

Board Of Education Increases In-Person Instructional Time, Charlotte-Mecklenburg

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted in an emergency meeting Oct. 1 to increase in-person instructional time.

COVID-19 Found In Wastewater Of UNCC Dorm, Residents To Be Tested

All residents of a UNCC dorm will be tested for COVID-19 after the virus was detected in the residence hall's wastewater.

A Puuurfect Surprise At Charlotte-Mecklenburg

​Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Zoom sessions had special guests Sept. 29 representing the Carolina Panthers, the owner and a player.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Program Shows Positive Economic Impact On Minority, Women And Small Business Enterprises

​The report presented at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education meeting promotes small business, opportunities for women and minorities.

Keep Calm And Counsel On In Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Counselor creates "virtual calming room" for students​

Charlotte-Mecklenburg To Return To In-Person Instruction In Phased Plan

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to return students to in-person instruction in a phased plan that would begin Oct. 12.

CMS School Board Votes To Return Students To Classes In Phases

The plan will return younger students to classrooms first, however high school students won't return for instruction until January.

New Teacher Navigates Virtual Learning, Charlotte-Mecklenburg

​In a typical August, hundreds of new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teachers would meet at the Spaugh Professional Development Center.

Back-To-School Immunization Clinic Set For Saturday: Details

Mecklenburg County Public Health is holding a back-to-school immunization clinic this weekend. Here's what you need to know.

Charlotte-Meckleburg Announces One Personnel Appointment

​One personnel appointment was announced at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education meeting.

Charlotte Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists

Semifinalists will be considered for 2021 National Merit Scholarships. Here's a list of students from Charlotte area high schools.

Chesterbrook Academy Students Donate to Local Foster Care Kids

Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool raised funds to purchase duffel bags and essential items for children in foster care

UNCC Proceeds With On-Campus Classes After UNC Goes Full Remote

UNC-Charlotte said it's going forward with on-campus classes, and that students who want to cancel dorm contracts can do so before Friday.

First Day Of School In NC Prompts Tech Challenges, COVID Concerns

On the first day of school amid the coronavirus pandemic, NC public health officials expanded its mental health helpline to teachers.

All UNC Undergrad Classes To Go Full Remote Amid COVID Fear

The university said the decision was made after consulting with public health officials and infectious disease experts.

Most US Schools Going Virtual, Including Charlotte Area Schools

Only a quarter of students nationwide will attend daily in-person school, a survey shows.

CMS Unveils Program To Feed Students During Remote Learning

CMS is rolling out a program to feed students remotely when classes resumes virtually Aug. 17. Here's how students can get meals.

Charlotte Student Awarded $8,500 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

Taylor Leigh Robinson of Charlotte was one of 58 recipients of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi's fellowship program award.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District Opts For Remote Reopening

Classes will start back on Aug. 17, but students will not be in classrooms.