Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Welcome Back to School!
Countdown to THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!
19 Days
18 Hours
37 Minutes
08 Seconds
Ready to Learn. Ready to Lead. Ready to Succeed.
Everything your family needs for a successful first day and successful school year
CMS First Day Readiness
Checklist 2026–2027
🎓 Student Information
- Register (new to CMS)
- Download Infinite Campus
- Complete Back-to-School forms
- Verify contact information
🚌 Transportation
- Create an AlphaPortal account and sign up for the bus
- Download AlphaPortal
- Confirm bus stop & times
📱 Stay Connected
- Download ParentSquare
- Turn on notifications
- Verify language & contact information
🏫 Know Your School
- Save the school calendar
- Confirm arrival & dismissal times
- Review supply lists on your school website
- Attend Open House
⭐ Family Success Tips
Spend 10 minutes with your child before the first day to:
- Practice the morning routine
- Talk about transportation
- Pack backpack & supplies
- Get a good night's sleep
Join us for virtual information and resources to help prepare your student for the upcoming school year.
Get Connected with CMS
- Aug. 4 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Get Connected with CMS (Lunch & Learn) - Aug. 11 • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Coffee Chat: Get Connected with CMS - Aug. 17 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Get Connected with CMS (Lunch & Learn)
Get in the Game with CMS
- Aug. 6 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Get in the Game with CMS (Lunch & Learn) - Aug. 13 • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Coffee Chat: Get in the Game with CMS - Aug. 18 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Get in the Game with CMS (Lunch & Learn)
August 18 • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Coffee Chat: Free Resources Your Student Can Use at Home
August 19 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Every Day Counts: Building the Foundation for Great Attendance and Understanding Supports through McKinney-Vento
August 19 • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Coffee Chat : Leveling Up: The Parent & Student Guide to Honors Courses (Grades 8–12)
August 19 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
College and Career Planning with CFNC
August 21 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Power of School Health: Supporting Mental Health and Student Success from Day One
Bookmark our Family Portal for to access resources and parent information throughout the school year!
Check out our Family Academy Back-to-School Series for virtual and in-person support in preparing for a great school year!
