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 3: Remote Day for 9th grade because of ACT testing

March 6: Workday for early colleges: CCHS is open for a normal day; busses will not run

March 9: Senior Trip $$ Due

March 20: Senior Trip to Whitewater Center

Your 9th graders have started exploring college pathways during seminar. CCHS will host preview session for every pathway through April. So far, they have explored the Medical Assistant Pathway and the Occupational Therapy Pathway.

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 this Monday.

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.

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.

Date: February 24

Time: 1:00 pm

We have many important financial aid updates from the federal and state level to share with you, including new updates from Federal Student Aid, state FAFSA progress, and an overview of state aid available to our students. If you missed one of our winter financial aid regional trainings or would just like a refresher, join this session so that you can stay up to date on recent laws and trends that impact your students.

Date: February 20

Time: 11:00 am

Did you know that over 12,000 NC high school seniors didn’t complete the FAFSA until the summer after graduation? We want our students to receive financial help earlier in the year, so they don't miss out on aid that is distributed on a first come, first-served basis. In this session, we’ll share how to use your FAFSA data strategically to set a FAFSA goal so that you can begin mobilizing support in your community to finish out the spring semester strong! Over 40% of seniors have earned an estimated $88 million in Pell grants already -- let's get to 66% so those that want to go to college will have the funds to do so. 

First up, students from rural North Carolina may be interested in a Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship. This one is for high school seniors and community college transfer students, and it's renewable.

                                                      

Second, students who wants to go to NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNC-Greensboro, they may want to consider the Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship. It’s for residents of one of the 14 counties listed in the slide below and offers $12,000 a year to students. 

The scholarship is renewable, and additional funds are available for study abroad, internships, and other education-enhancing experiences.

Freshman Seminar Pathway Spotlight -- This week, our 9th grade early college students explored two hands-on health science pathways: Medical Assistant (MA) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Ms. Kassi Raffalt introduced students to Medical Assisting through activities like tying tourniquets, using a vein viewer, and practicing on a geriatric simulation arm. Dr. Kathy Subasic helped students learn what OTAs do, identify how different healthcare roles work together, and experience activities such as writing with their non-dominant hand and completing puzzles to understand how OT supports daily living skills.

Watch the pathway preview videos at home (these are in the Google Drive folder previously shared with you):

Curriculum plans for all early college pathways can be found here: https://cabarruscollege.edu/admissions/early-college. 

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.

This event is designed for junior Life Sciences and Medical Assistant juniors graduating in May 2027, but all juniors are welcome. We will cover key information about preparing to transfer, what to expect during the application process, and important next steps as you plan for your academic pathway after Cabarrus College. The Zoom link for this session was included in the calendar invite to juniors!

The Beta Delta Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recognizes leadership, scholarship, and service among two‑year college students. Eligibility is based on the following criteria: completion of at least 12 semester hours in a degree program at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Those who have met this requirement have received an email from PTK. New members are formally inducted during the Spring Induction Ceremony taking place in April. I encourage eligible student to consider taking advantage of this opportunity!

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. 

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:

Additional graduation details will be sent to students by the Registrar's Office at a later date! 

ashley.short@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

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meredith.campbell@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

mikahla.louallen@cabarruscollege.edu

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