The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education CMS Board of Education voted tonight to make masks optional in CMS schools beginning March 7. Learn more about the mask update. bit.ly/3sYYoKu

I want to express my sincere gratitude to our hardworking Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus drivers. They greet thousands of CMS children with a smile each weekday morning and get them safely home after school. #SchoolBusDrivers, we couldn't do it without you! #WeareCMS 🚍

Had an inspiring visit this week with a spry Sarah Stevenson. She sang, we laughed, took pictures and prayed. A remarkably brilliant human being. Grateful to present her with an "I am CMS" poster. A reminder that I stand on the shoulders of this giant, a woman of many "firsts."

I had an amazing visit Ballantyne Elementary School this week. Saw lots of great teaching and learning, experienced a phenomenal school culture and met some outstanding teachers, support staff and students. #WeareCMS

The Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage annual teen summit Carowinds helps empower, engage and educate students on healthy relationships and the warning signs of teen dating violence. Thanks to CMS student-athletes for attending to support Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage. #WeareCMS Butler High School

Great to catch up with colleagues from across the state and NC Supt Catherine Truitt @CTruittNCDPI at the convening of Community College Presidents & Superintendents in Greensboro on Friday. #NCSSA

Good things happen to those who believe, persevere and work hard. Congratulations, WestCharlotteHigh West Charlotte boys basketball team for winning the 3A state championship! Proud of you!!!

History was made Saturday at the Dean E. Smith Center Saturday when the Julius L. Chambers girls won the 4A state championship - the first title for the renamed school! Way to go, ladies!!! Julius L. Chambers Athletics J.L. Chambers Women’s BBall Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Grateful to County Manager Dena Diorio for recognizing the roles our educators play in the lives of our young people. Your remarks at our Leadership Meeting today were inspiring and appreciated. Thanks for your partnership in this important work!

Great visit WAHough High School yesterday. Shout-out to the Howlin’ Huskies show choir. Good luck as you prepare to take the stage Saturday to compete for a state championship & congrats to registrar Ms. Phifer on her upcoming retirement after 30 years!

Today, we showcased the NAF academies Olympic High School and the career preparation that NAF and Olympic are providing our students. Great to welcome local and state leaders and business partners to our campus to see the outstanding work happening! #WeareCMS

Spending time @CMSTitle1 Academic & Opportunity Fair Garinger High School. Students received free books, community resources, eye exams, meals and more! #ittakesavillage

Great turnout today Jackie Barone beautification day! Thanks to the PTSA for sponsoring. “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #wearecms

We’re hiring bus drivers! Stop by our hiring event today. #wearecms cms.k12.nc.us/CMSDEPARTMENTS…

The energy is contagious tonight at the CMS Girls High School Flag Football first Friday Night Lights. Thanks Carolina Panthers for the strong partnership to make this dream come true! Ericia Turner, Ed.S, CMAA

Budget Feedback! Join us for a virtual community feedback session on 2022-23 spending. Ask questions and share your opinion with leadership during the session. Event will live stream on the CMS YouTube channel. youtube.com/c/CharMeckScho…

Awesome job to the Highland Creek School PTA HighlandCreekSchool for an amazing day of golf and support of this wonderful school. Thanks to the golfers, sponsors and the Highland Creek Golf Club for backing this fundraiser!

A bright spot in my day! Sharing time with Ashley Park students, Leah and Kimora, who had an idea to collect toiletries at their school for people in need. Principal Adams and classmates contributed to the drive. Collaboration, compassion, community! #SoarAbove #WeareCMS

During a recent visit Harding High School, a student approached me and asked for some life advice. As I contemplated his question, I thought about advice that could be helpful not only to him but to anyone: Everything you do, give it your all. Do it with excellence!

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." — Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States