February 20: OneBlood Blood Drive Fundraiser

February 20-27: Workkeys Testing for Seniors (students have been assigned specific times)

February 24: English Benchmarks

February 25: PTO Meeting at CHSI (6pm)

February 28: Early College Basketball Tournament

March 3: All 11th Graders Take the ACT

March 3: 10th Grade Field Trip-More details to come!

March 20: Senior Trip to Whitewater Center

OneBlood Blood Drive for CHSI!

February 20, 2026

9am-2pm @ CCHS Parking Lot

Cabarrus Tech is hosting a Basketball Tournament on February 28th at 9am at West Cabarrus. We need 10 players to have a team. The first 10 people to sign up will get a spot. We need both boys and girls in order to participate.

Get the waiver and pay $5 in the front office with Ms. Chela.

Click here to get access to the sign up links!! Questions, reach out to kristi.parlier@cabarrus.k12.nc.us, Career Development Coordinator

Calling all juniors and seniors - do you still have questions about what happens after graduation? Are you still trying to figure out a career that suits you best? If so, you are invited to the Cabarrus County Career Connections (C4) Day on Wednesday, April 8th at the Cabarrus Arena. C4 Day is a career fair for Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City School juniors and seniors where businesses will share career opportunities available after graduation. This is a great opportunity to learn about jobs, internships and apprenticeships offered right here in Cabarrus County. We will provide bus transportation from CVA for students that need it or students may self-transport to and from the Arena. Please complete this short survey so we can reserve your spot. If you have any questions, please email kristi.parlier@cabarrus.k12.nc.us. 

*You are not excused from college classes. Make sure you are not in class during C4 day.

Saturday, April 11th 10:00am-12:00pm

at Winkler Middle School

Open Positions: Certified and Hourly Positions with Cabarrus County Schools

Local community partner Ellis Jewelers has released information for their 15th annual Future Designers Contest. CCS students have proudly represented our school system in this local contest over the years. Entries for this year’s contest are due by March 20th.

Here are the contest entry sheet and rules! We hope to have a CHSI Winner!

Good evening, parents of rising seniors. In the next few weeks your student will be bringing home a letter stating they will need the 2nd meningitis vaccine that is required by North Carolina law for all seniors. They will need to bring a copy of their immunization record as proof that they have received it by the 30th day of school for the 2026/2027 school year. If your student does not have the vaccine on or before the 30th day of school next fall, school year 2026-27, per NC General Statute 130A-155, they will be excluded from school until the vaccine is received. Please schedule an appointment for your child as soon as you can to ensure your student is able to get this vaccine prior to the deadline. If your student has already received the vaccine, please send in the proof of vaccination and disregard any future messages regarding this requirement. Thank you and have a great week. Nurse Kim

CHSI Prom

April 17th

7-11pm

City Club at Gibson Mill

Buy tickets now online or at CHSI! $75 per person

Guests from other schools may attend with a signed guest form.

CCS Prom Boutique: February 10-May 7 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and select Saturdays. Please contact Mrs. Campbell, CHSI School Social Worker if interested.

Order a Yearbook! Click the link below or call 1-877-767-5217. The deadline to make sure a student can personalize the yearbook is 1/31/26.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has established a scholarship to recognize at least two graduating seniors or students completing a GED within this fiscal school year from Kannapolis City, Cabarrus or Stanly County public schools. These scholarships will be granted to students who will be attending an Accredited College, Community College or Technical School as full-time students upon their graduation. The recipients will receive a scholarship ranging from $500 to $1,000 to be paid to their school of choice. Preference will be given to those planning to attend in-state, public institutions.

10th Graders Only-The Pathway Declaration Application is now open and will remain available until Sunday, February 22. You must sign into your Cabarrus College email account to complete and submit the form. Students who do not submit an application by the deadline will have a pathway selected for them by the review committee.

Important Note About Choosing Your Pathway --I’ve heard that some students are planning to “try out” a major because they believe they can easily switch later. While changing your major is possible, it is not always guaranteed and can delay your graduation timeline. Any change of major also goes through an approval process—just like declaring for the first time.

Please make sure the primary and secondary pathways you select on the application truly reflect your interests and goals. Don’t choose a pathway just because your friends are choosing it. This decision needs to be yours—because your name is the one that will be on the degree at the end.

Application Overview -- As part of the application, you will:

Key Academic Indicators -- The review committee will consider:

Essay Questions -- You will respond to three short essays (250 words or less each) about:

Additional Resources: For more details, please review the ​

Discovery Day 2026 2.pptx​. You can also find curriculum plans, degree checklists, and pathway overview videos in the Early College Student Resource Center on Canvas.

Please remind your student to bring their college badge every day for their classes on the Cabarrus College campus. Students must have their badge visible to enter the building and attend class. Students who arrive without their badge will not be permitted in the college building and will miss class or exams for that day.

Colleges and universities will soon begin sending financial aid award letters. Join this webinar to learn how to compare your offers and determine which institution is the best fit for your academic goals and your family’s budget. Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom

As we prepare for May graduation, this is a reminder about the 15 required volunteer hours. Hours from sophomore year (Fall 2023) and beyond count toward this requirement. All hours must be submitted in the Pro Bono tab in Sonis no later than Monday of Week 12 — March 30th. You must review the Volunteer Handbook to confirm eligible volunteer sites. The handbook also includes an important Social Drivers of Health reflection question, which must be answered as part of your Sonis submission. Please ensure your hours are completed and submitted by the deadline so you remain on track for graduation. Diplomas will be held at graduation if not completed by Week 12. 

South Piedmont AHEC is offering a series of college readiness workshops designed to help high school students prepare for applications, financial aid, and admissions success. Majority of the sessions are FREE & offered in a live zoom webinar format. 

Dates: February 19 from 6-7pm

Description: Learn how to navigate the college admissions process with confidence by focusing on finding your best-fit schools. This workshop covers current admissions trends, holistic review practices, and strategies for building a balanced college list.

Format: Live Zoom Webinar

Register here: https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/77506/

Date: February 26 from 6-7pm

Description: Learn how to create a strong, impactful college résumé that highlights your achievements and stands out to admissions officers.

Format: Live Zoom Webinar

Register here: https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/77373

Dates: February 28 from 9am – 3pm

Description: Learn test-taking strategies, build confidence, and identify areas for improvement. Includes a mock test review with parent-student-teacher consultation.

Format: In person; South Piedmont AHEC Classroom 17/18

Cost: $25 -- Pre-registration fee - (Before February 21). Breakfast and lunch will be provided. You will need to purchase the 2026 SAT Premium Prep” by The Princeton Review book.

Register here: https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/77328

Dates: Thursday, March 26 & Thursday, April 2

Description: A two-part workshop focused on crafting compelling Common App and supplemental essays.

Format: Live Zoom Webinar

Register here: https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/77371

Dates: Thursday, April 16 & Thursday, April 23

Description: A two-part workshop to help you confidently navigate financial aid.

Format: Live Zoom Webinar

Register here: https://www.southpiedmontahec.org/event/77369

Don’t miss these opportunities to strengthen your college applications and financial planning!

As you prepare for graduation, I want to share that Herff Jones is the official provider of graduation products for Cabarrus College. They offer a wide selection of items to help make your commencement experience meaningful, including caps and gowns, diploma frames, class rings, graduation announcements, and more. Please visit collegegrad.herffjones.com to order all your commencement items.

When you get to the “Find Your School” section, select Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.

Next, choose your degree type:

If you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out. Additional graduation details will be sent out by the Registrar's Office at a later date! 

Congratulations again—I’m excited to celebrate this milestone with you!

ashley.short@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

tyeshia.robinson@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

meredith.campbell@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

mikahla.louallen@cabarruscollege.edu

bonnie.clay@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

kimberly.helms@cabarrus.k12.nc.us