School Psychologists and their role at the school level.

School Psychology Week explores some of the techniques used at individual schools!

Finding meaning as a school psychologist

From 10 years in journalism to 10 years as a school psychologist, CMS School Psychologist of the Year Corrie Gifford feels like she’s making an impact.

School psychologists ‘spark discovery’ this National School Psychology Week

National School Psychology Week is Nov. 11-15.

CMS National Board Support Program launches first ever Mentor Program

National Board candidates will be paired with a mentor to provide additional support through the certification process.

Executive Director of Transportation Adam Johnson receives NAPT Distinguished Service Award

Johnson is the first North Carolinian to receive this award.

South Mecklenburg High teacher awarded WBTV Back to School Shopping Spree!

Mr. Duncan is visited by WBTV's Mary King and Alex Giles.

People Excellence: Meet Keecha Finley, Teacher Assistant of the Year

Finley finds joy in watching her students learn and grow.

People Excellence: Meet Elizabeth Canute, Teacher of the Year

Canute values the rewards of nearly three decades in education.

NEH Recipient, Charlotte Franzen

Hopewell High School Teacher Charlotte Franzen, National Endowment for the Humanities Recipient

Providence High School teachers embark on some summer learning.

National Endowment for the Humanities provides teachers with professional growth opportunities

John Kirkland nears 30 years in the CMS Family!

From custodian to Community Administrator, Mr. Kirkland has walked the halls of nearly every single CMS building during his tenure.

Retirees celebrate milestone, beginning of a new chapter

Salute to Service celebration honors more than 300 employees

Palisades High student selected for NASA SEES program

George Taylor, a sophomore at Palisades High, has been selected for the NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer High School Intern Program.

Student and teacher come ‘full circle’ as J.V. Washam educators

When it came time for Olivia Bartholomew-Schoch to student teach this year, it was no surprise that she chose Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Chantilly Montessori student named North Carolina’s AAA School Safety 2023-24 Patroller of the Year

Sadie Myers is in the running for the national title

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Names Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year at Second Annual Gem Awards

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is proud to announce the recipients of its prestigious Teacher of the Year and Teacher Assistant of the Year awards at the second annual Gem Awards ceremony.

CMS School Nurse of the Year Loves Caring for Students

Nurse Tisha Augustus covers three schools where she cares for more than 3,000 students. She does an amazing job, and loves being a resource for families. She is our CMS School Nurse of the Year for 2023-2024.

National School Library Month - Anne Wassell incentivizes her students reading interests with games!

At Elizabeth Lane Elementary, Media Coordinator Anne Wassell has plenty of fun initiatives to get her students interested in reading!

Volunteer supports multi-language students and families

Kathie Wilson is one AMAZING volunteer! She spends three days a week helping multi-language students and their families at McClintock Middle School.

2024 CMS Outstanding and New Media Coordinator of the Year Nominees

Congratulations to all of our nominees this year! Thank you to all of your hard work and dedication, and for making your schools a brighter, more inspired space to be!

National School Library Month - Mark Brookshire, Hopewell High School Media Coordinator

Media Coordinator, Mark Brookshire, has turned a dark, empty space in the center of the school in to a bright, thriving, innovative space where students feel safe and inspired to explore and be creative!

CMS names its 2024 Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year finalists

Eighteen educators will represent their learning communities as finalists for the district Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year.

National School Library Month - Robin Williams talks about the Makerspace at East Mecklenburg High School

Her makerspace has everything from simple building sets to digital robots and 3-D printers.

National School Library Month - Karen Moyes talks about Berryhill Elementary’s Media Center

Berryhill Elementary’s Media Coordinator, gives us some insight in to the workings of many of our school’s Media Centers.

Women’s History Month: Anna Priester, Manager, Crisis Prevention and Response

This is just a brief look into the comprehensive nature of her role in our district.