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Ardrey Kell, Community House Middle, South Mecklenburg — school news, PTA updates, and education coverage for Ballantyne families.
CMS opened the 2026-27 year on August 25. Here is the one-page version for families: every break, workday and early release day, plus what actually changed this year.
Nell Thomas·Aug 25, 2026
La Paz Global connects Charlotte and coastal Costa Rica through education. Its Charlotte-based Let's Rock benefit raised more than $22,000 this year for a scholarship program whose graduates have a…
Nell Thomas·Aug 4, 2026
Quick read for Ballantyne families: CMS denied Hill's $2.1B budget 8-1; revised version due May 12. Five key takeaways and a link to the full story in The Charlotte Mercury.
Jack Beckett·Apr 29, 2026
Federal freeze puts $12 million CMS grant on ice, forcing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to choose between understaffed classrooms or fresh debt. Local board pleads for a thaw.
Nell Thomas·Jul 17, 2025
CMS, Charlotte Schools, Education, AI in Classrooms, Teacher Retention
Nell Thomas·Jun 23, 2025
Stein’s first vetoes and a budget deadlock put guns, immigration, and teacher pay at the center of North Carolina’s summer session showdown.
Nell Thomas·Jun 21, 2025
Charlotte Catholic principal Lori Phillips resigns after controversial remarks spark parent outrage and viral backlash.
Nell Thomas·Mar 14, 2025
As Trump’s new ICE rules loom, CMS tackles undocumented student protections. Immigrant families and educators seek answers. 🌎📚
Jack Beckett·Jan 22, 2025
