Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Student Placement
Welcome to Student Placement
We’re here to help families navigate school enrollment and placement in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Whether you're new to the district, changing schools, or updating your information, our team is ready to support you every step of the way.
Online Registration for 2026–2027 is now open.
Access the Registration Portal
Online registration for 2025-2026 is Open
Our Services Include
- New Student Enrollment
- Guidance for families enrolling in CMS for the first time.
- Guidance for families enrolling in CMS for the first time.
- 2026-2027 Registration
- 2026-2027 enrollment is now open. Access the Registration Portal to register your student.
- The application period for the CMS Pre-K Program (Bright Beginnings and NC Pre-K) will open on December 1st. If you future enroll to participate in the lottery for the CMS Montessori Program and you do not receive a seat, your child's application for the CMS Pre-K Program as well.
- School Assignment and Reassignment
- Support with school placement, reassignment, and transfer requests.
- Support with school placement, reassignment, and transfer requests.
- Residency Verification and Appeals
- Help with providing residency or submitting a residency appeal if needed.
- Help with providing residency or submitting a residency appeal if needed.
- Hardship Caregiver Applications
- Assistance for caregivers who are not legal guardians but need to enroll a student.
- Assistance for caregivers who are not legal guardians but need to enroll a student.
- Change of Address
- Instructions and support for updating your student's address.
- Instructions and support for updating your student's address.
- McKinney-Vento Support
- Services for students experiencing homelessness, including transportation options.
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Contact Us
Student Placement & Registration Department
Spaugh Administrative Center
1901 Herbert Spaugh Lane
Charlotte, NC 28208
980-343-5335
Customer Service Hours
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Student Placement Staff
Catrese Braswell
Executive Director of Student Placement & Registration
catresep.braswell@cms.k12.nc.us
Kayla McAdoo
Director of Student Placement kaylar.jackson@cms.k12.nc.us
Viva Cowan
Placement Specialist
vivas.cowan@cms.k12.nc.us
Justen Stitt
Placement Specialist
justen1.stitt@cms.k12.nc.us
Ramone Spears
Placement Specialist
ramoned.spears@cms.k12.nc.us
Jessica Vega
Interpreter/Translator
jessica1.vega@cms.k12.nc.us
Trina Steele
Registration Coordinator
trina.steele@cms.k12.nc.us
Cherise Johnson
Registration Coordinator
cherisem.johnson@cms.k12.nc.us
Kimberly Mitchell
Registration Coordinator
kimberlyy.mitchell@cms.k12.nc.us
Mary Flowers
Administrative Assistant
mary1.flowers@cms.k12.nc.us
Seneca McQuay
Administrative Assistant
senacal.mcquay@cms.k12.nc.us
Marcia Morris
Office Supervisor
marciam.morris@cms.k12.nc.us
Need Help?
Click the link below to schedule a virtual appointment with Student Placement:
Click the link below to schedule a virtual appointment with Student Registration :