2025 School Nurse of the Year

Congratulations Nurse Rogers!

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Names Teacher, Teacher Assistant and Beginning Teacher of the Year at Third Annual Gem Awards

CMS announced the recipients of its prestigious Teacher of the Year, Teacher Assistant of the Year and Beginning Teacher of the Year awards at the third annual Gem Awards ceremony.

2024 - 2025 Inaugural Arts Educators of the Year Awards

Learn more about our nominees and this year's winners!

Rack Room Shoes celebrates Teachers of the Year

Lauren Pedersen and Danicia Randolph were named Rack Room Shoes’ Teachers of the Year.

Leaving a lasting impact

CMSPD Detective Wes Eubank, ‘Active Survival’ instructor, to retire May 1

Volunteer Spotlight

Metta Hughes and the Little Learners

Alumni Excellence in Action: Tonia McFadden, teacher at Governors' Village STEM Academy

McFadden “loves what she does.”

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools earns statewide recognition for outstanding communication

CMS earned a total of 15 Blue Ribbon Awards for outstanding and effective communication.

North Mecklenburg High School senior breaks state record for stolen bases

Ryan Clark breaks a 20-year record.

Dr. Ingrid Medlock receives 2025 Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award

This annual award is presented to a graduate of the North Carolina School Superintendents' Association's Aspiring Superintendent Program.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announces its 2024-25 Teacher, Teacher Assistant and Beginning Teacher of the Year finalists

Thirty-three educators will represent their performance areas as finalists for the district’s 2024-25 Teacher, Teacher Assistant and Beginning Teacher of the Year.

Alumni Excellence in Action: Le’Quanza Johnson, CTE teacher at Ridge Road Middle School

Johnson models her desire to achieve new levels to her students.

On the Job: Lindsay Boyce and Christy Spencer

The occupational therapists split the district to provide assistive technology for students.

CMS educators celebrate National Board Certification

More than 200 CMS educators achieved or renewed their National Board Certification.

Alumni Excellence in Action: Katherine McDonald, art teacher at Cotswold Elementary School

Katherine McDonald wants to build her students’ love of art in and out of the classroom.

Doing what she’s ‘here to do’

Mallie Burton was named the district’s 2024-25 School Social Worker of the Year.

A Lasting Legacy:

Remembering Walter G. Byers

Hopewell High takes top prizes

Students placed in state competition at the Senior Beta Convention in Greensboro.

Mathapalooza

Event brings CMS third graders together in a celebration of math -- and to compete.

Alumni Excellence in Action: Nyi Nyi Myin, chorus teacher at Stanley Middle School (Gaston County Schools)

Nyi Nyi Myin found connection with his peers through music. Now, he pays it forward.

The Legend: Coach Charles McCullough

We proudly present a tribute to the remarkable legacy of West Charlotte High School's Coach Charles McCullough

Alumni Excellence in Action: Emely Barahona, communications manager

Emely Barahona’s adventurous spirit led her to a life of happiness in Spain.

School Counselors | Backbones to student health and growth

Get a behind the scenes glance at the multi-faceted role of our school counselors!

Celebrating our 2025 School Counselors of the Year

Winners were surprised with the honor during National School Counseling Week.

Day in the Life of: Dawn Walker Lindley, School Nutrition Manager

Ever wonder what goes into feeding hundreds of students every day?