Superintendent's Message - August 06, 2020

In a matter of days, we will begin the 2020-2021 school year, and there is no doubt that this year will be vastly different than years past. Yet, we remain excited to begin the year and embark on new opportunities for learning.

 

As you know, Cabarrus County Schools will begin the school year utilizing remote learning. However, it will not look like the remote learning from the spring. Our expectations for teaching and learning are higher, and we are better prepared to deliver instruction to our students.

 

You will learn more about expectations for students from your child’s school when you attend the Virtual Open House events planned for the week of Aug. 10. You can find the schedule here. Additionally, to facilitate and support our students’ remote learning, each student will receive a Chromebook. Schools will manage the distribution just as they did in the spring and will share details about their distribution plans with you.

 

Our School Nutrition Department will continue to provide free meals to students in our community. Here is a list of meal sites and pick-up locations beginning Aug. 17^th.

 

As with any new school year, there are requirements and procedures that must be followed, including:

 

We also are opening three new schools this year -- Cabarrus Virtual Academy, Hickory Ridge Elementary School and West Cabarrus High School this year. We know that the teachers, administrators and staff of those schools are eager to get started creating their school communities and welcoming families.

 

We can’t wait to get the new school year started! Let’s work together to make this a great year.