Good afternoon, and welcome back to The Friday Five - especially to our new kindergarten families! We hope you've had a great summer and continue to enjoy the remaining few weeks before school starts back on August 12th.
At this time, your ParentSquare accounts should have rolled over to your 2026-27 schools. As a reminder, class and teacher visibility in ParentSquare will not be available until Open House events are held in August.
New in ParentSquare for 26-27: Notifications are now shown in a single, reliable list accessible from the bell icon on the app's home screen. The app's icon badge count will now also include Post notification counts to more accurately representing the total communications waiting on the inside of the app. ➡️ Learn more: View Notifications on the ParentSquare App (You must be logged into your ParentSquare account to access).
Here's this week's edition of The Friday Five 🖐️
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The countdown to a new school year is on! Whether you're returning for another great year or joining the Cabarrus County Schools family for the first time, now is the perfect time to get ready. Here are five quick reminders to help your family start the school year with confidence.
✅ Mark Your Calendar: Open House events are just around the corner, and the first day of school is Wednesday, August 12. Visit www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/openhouse for your school's Open House date and time.
✅ Gather School Supplies: Elementary and middle school supply lists are available online. Shopping early helps students begin the year prepared and ready to learn. Find your school's list at www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/schoolsupplies. As a reminder, high school supply lists will be provided by individual teachers during the first days of school.
✅ Check Your Transportation: If your child will ride the bus and you did not complete a transportation request form prior to school getting out in May or when you enrolled your child this summer, please be sure to request transportation through your child's school if you haven't already. Bus passes will be available at your child's Open House. Bus route information will be uploaded to the Edulog Parent Portal beginning August 3.
✅ Stay Connected: Don't miss important updates from your school. Make sure your contact information is current so you can receive messages through ParentSquare. Follow @cabcoschools on Facebook, Instagram, X, and follow us on NextDoor for district news, reminders, and celebrations throughout the year.
✅ Visit Our Back-to-School Hub: Looking for calendars, enrollment information, meal information, transportation, school supplies, Open House schedules, and more? You'll find everything you need in one convenient place at www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/backtoschool.
We're excited to welcome our students back for another incredible year of learning, growth, and opportunity. Here's to a great start to the 2026-27 school year!
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HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULES: 2026-27 schedules for high school students are still being finalized as school counselors continue balancing course requests, graduation requirements, staffing allotments, class sizes, and scheduling conflicts for all students. We appreciate your patience as this complex process continues throughout the summer. While work with schedules will continue throughout the summer, due to reduced summer staffing hours for School Counselors, responses and schedule adjustments may take additional time. Final student schedules will be available at Open House in August. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to create the best possible schedules for all students.
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SUMMER HOURS: Cabarrus County Schools is currently operating on summer four-day work weeks. All CCS facilities will be closed on Fridays through July 27th. CCS facilities will be open to the public M-Th from 8am-4pm.
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SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES: Our family services team has assembled a list of summer activities and programs to keep your child busy over the break. Those can be accessed here: https://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/221891_3
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Here, you'll find a comprehensive suite of digital tools designed to enhance the educational experience for students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Our lineup of essential apps includes:
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Infinite Campus: Your one-stop destination for accessing important student information such as grades, attendance records and schedules. Stay informed and engaged in your child's academic progress effortlessly.
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Canvas: A robust learning management system that serves as a digital classroom for students. Access course materials, submit assignments, participate in discussions and collaborate with peers—all in one centralized platform.
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ParentSquare: The primary communication hub connecting parents, teachers, and administrators. Stay up to date with school news, receive important announcements and engage in meaningful two-way communication.
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Edulog: A school bus app that helps families see bus information, track their child's bus in real time, and stay updated about transportation changes and alerts.
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Linq Connect: A secure online system for managing student meal accounts. Parents and families can use LINQ to view meal balances, make online payments, monitor cafeteria purchases, view cafeteria menus, and set up low-balance notifications.
Each app serves a unique purpose, supporting various aspects of your educational experience. We invite you to explore the individual pages dedicated to each app for a more detailed breakdown of their features and functionalities.
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✅K-12 VOLUNTARY STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE: Are you worried about paying for your child's medical care if an accident requiring medical care happens? K&K's student accident insurance can help. K-12 Accident Plans available through your school include:
- At-School Accident Only
- 24-Hour Accident Only
- Extended Dental
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✅ATTENTION SENIORS AND FAMILIES: Get Ahead This Summer with NC College Connect & CFNC. As we wrap up the school year, we want to help our rising seniors get a strong start on their postsecondary planning. One important step is participating in NC College Connect and creating a CFNC account this summer. CFNC (College For North Carolina) is a free resource that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. By creating an account now, students will be better prepared to:
- Explore college and career options
- Complete college applications more efficiently
- Access financial aid resources
Taking this step over the summer can reduce stress during senior year and ensure students are ready to take full advantage of opportunities through NC College Connect. For more information, please review this flyer.
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July 2026
- Thu 7/30, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm • Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
August 2026
- Mon 8/03, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Work Session
- Mon 8/10, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Business Meeting
- Wed 8/12 • First Day of School for All Students
- Thu 8/27, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm • Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
September 2026
- Mon 9/7 • Labor Day Holiday
- Tue 9/08, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Work Session
- Mon 9/14, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Business Meeting
- Thu 9/24, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm • Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting
- Mon 9/28, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Fall Planning Session
Complete 2026-2027 School Year Calendars:
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