CMS Board of Education

We are the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.

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Thank you to the Town of Cornelius for welcoming Board Member Dr. Hatch to provide a CMS update at this week’s Town Commissioners meeting.

Pictured with Dr. Hatch are the town commissioners, the Cornelius mayor, and Lake Norman Public School Educator of the Year Ms. Phillips.

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Thank you to City Council Member Owens for welcoming Board Member Stone to speak at yesterday’s town hall. The discussion focused on building a more connected, livable Charlotte for young people. We look forward to continued intergovernmental partnerships in the future.

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Congratulations to the incredible graduates of Metro School! A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated staff and supportive families who wrap their arms around these students every day to make milestones like this possible. We are so proud of our graduates!

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Monday features two Board committee meetings. Facilities, Finance, and Operations meets at noon, followed by Family and Community Engagement at 3 p.m. Both meetings will be streamed live on YouTube.

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Graduation season began yesterday for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and it was an inspiring start. Congratulations to all our early and middle college graduates who earned both their high school diplomas and their associate degrees. We are incredibly proud of you!

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Last Thursday, CMS families braved the rain to attend STEAM into Summer! A big shout-out to our Family and Community Engagement team for planning such a meaningful evening, and to Pineville Elementary for hosting.

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Last week, Board member Hatch attended the end-of-year celebration event for Generation Nation students. We are grateful for their partnership and their strong commitment to cultivating civic engagement by empowering students to understand their community and use their voice.

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Congratulations to the outstanding student-athletes honored at last week’s annual CMS All-Star Gala! Board Member Haynes was glad to attend this special celebration, which was wonderfully organized by the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.

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Last Thursday, @CharMeckSchools held its inaugural Partner Impact Awards! It was an incredible event recognizing the many partnership organizations that provide vital opportunities for all our students.

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Here are a few snapshots from student recognitions at our May 12 board meeting. We’ll begin today’s meeting at 6 p.m. by honoring our student scholars one final time this school year. Join us in person or online!

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On Tuesday, we celebrated more than 350 @CharMeckSchools retirees at our annual Legacy of Service event.

Thank you to all our retirees for leaving a permanent mark on so many generations!

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Our next Board meeting is Tuesday, May 26. Join us in person or online.

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Today is the last day to submit your application! Full details and the link to apply can be found here: https://t.co/NFCNBCqk3F

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Join us on June 6 to Get in the Game at our Welcome to Kindergarten Kickoff Event!
This event officially welcomes all rising kindergarten students and their families, giving them the chance to meet their elementary school staff. Let’s make sure every child is first-day ready!

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Today, Board Member Hatch joined the Mallard Creek High School community to celebrate the incredible Class of 2026 at Senior Awards Day!

Thank you, Principal Thompson, for the invitation to honor these bright futures.

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Thank you to Glenn Steele-Johnson from West Charlotte High School, who served as our pledge leader at last week’s Board meeting. Following the pledge, Glenn read a short essay on what it means to be caring.

Thank you, Glenn, for giving us a charge and keeping us all accountable!

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Board Member Hatch spent the morning with students at Cornelius Elementary School for Career Day, sharing her experience as a technology leader, author, and Board member.

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Applications close in just 5 days!

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If you are interested in serving on the Library Board of Trustees, the Community Equity Committee, or the Community Capital & Bond Committee, please submit your application by the May 20 deadline.

Full details and the application can be found here: https://t.co/NFCNBCqk3F

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After receiving more than 600 submissions from across the district, the Board of Education has selected the works to be displayed on the 5th floor of the Government Center. Congratulations to our winners!

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Nothing beats seeing our students shine! These photos from our most recent Board meetings showcase the heart of our work, student outcomes.

Join us in person or online for tonight’s Board meeting at 6:00 p.m.