At a Glance

CCS is an urban school district with 44 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 12 and end May 26. Cabarrus County Schools runs more than one calendar program (Traditional calendar schools (all schools except Concord MS, Rocky River ES, Royal Oaks, WM Irvin ES, Winecoff ES, and Early College campuses), Early College campuses (Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College, Cabarrus Early College of Technology, Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute), and Restart schools: Concord MS, Rocky River ES, Royal Oaks School of the Arts, WM Irvin ES, Winecoff ES) -- this page covers the Traditional calendar schools (all schools except Concord MS, Rocky River ES, Royal Oaks, WM Irvin ES, Winecoff ES, and Early College campuses) calendar; other programs follow a different schedule. Calendar dates are confirmed for part of the year; the rest of the 2026-2027 calendar isn't available yet — check back soon. This calendar includes 12 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as CCS.

Schools in Cabarrus County Schools

Cabarrus County Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

Traditional calendar schools (all schools except Concord MS, Rocky River ES, Royal Oaks, WM Irvin ES, Winecoff ES, and Early College campuses)

Early College campuses (Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early College, Cabarrus Early College of Technology, Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute)

Restart schools: Concord MS, Rocky River ES, Royal Oaks School of the Arts, WM Irvin ES, Winecoff ES