We are committed to Excellence without Exception!

  • CMS students at the Options Fair

    The Office of the Chief of Staff and Community Engagement supports the Superintendent as well as all CMS departments, schools, and staff in service to our Greater Charlotte community! It is our mission to provide the CMS C.R.O.W.N. Experience to all stakeholders by ensuring that we are customer-focused and solution-oriented in which all are welcome, voices are heard, and everyone is valued. In alignment with the CMS Mission and Vision, we are focused on delivering excellence without exception by thoughtfully engaging with our families and the community in support of student success. It is through this commitment to excellence that endless possibilities for all students start with CMS!

  • CMS Customer and Administrative Services serves as a bridge for delivering excellent customer satisfaction and timely resolutions. We ensure the CROWN Experience for all within CMS and the Greater Charlotte Community is prioritized by delivering support and guidance for CMS families and stakeholders. Your questions, comments and concerns are of great value to CMS!

    Ardrey Kell High School building
    Ardrey Kell High School building

    CMS Family & Community Engagement Department is excited to celebrate the many ways families contribute to their children's education! Learning can happen anywhere, and we aim to highlight the unique ways parents and the community encourage learning beyond the classroom.

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Strategic Partnerships team is excited to collaborate with formal entities such as non-profits, private corporations, and government agencies who are committed to enhancing the educational experience for our students, staff, and families.

    Ardrey Kell High School building
    Ardrey Kell High School building

    CMS is committed to promoting full and open access to business opportunities with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools by proactively seeking diverse suppliers and building relationships through a competitive process. Therefore, minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises (MWSBE) and other responsible vendors shall have a fair and reasonable opportunity to participate in the CMS procurement process.

    The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office delivers cultural competency training to staff, offers support to district leadership on diversity-related issues, serves as a liaison with various ethnic and cultural groups, and keeps the district abreast of the latest research on diversity and cultural proficiency efforts.

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