Lawrence Orr Elementary School

Although we are on spring break, we still want to recognize our incredible assistant principal Mrs. Whitfield ! Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff and community. We are so honored that we have you as our AP! Your support does not go unnoticed! 💖

❄️ ❄️ ❄️ Due to winter weather conditions across the county, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will have a remote school day for students on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. All CMS district, school and work locations will be closed for students and staff.

Instruction will be asynchronous, meaning students will work independently and complete assignments provided in advance by their teachers. There will be no live online sessions during this remote learning day, and all completed work will be due the next scheduled school day.

Please note:
All before-school and after-school programs (BSEP and ASEP) are canceled.
Athletic events and extracurricular activities will be rescheduled. Updated dates will be shared as soon as possible.

All CMS buildings will remain closed to allow our teams time to prepare schools and ensure safety. This includes clearing ice and debris from school campuses, checking bus routes and secondary roadways, and confirming that schools are ready for reopening.

We will continue monitoring National Weather Service updates and keep you informed of any district or school schedule changes.

Stay safe and warm. ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill welcomes students and families to the 2025-26 school year. Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools! I am thrilled to welcome back our incredible students, dedicated families, and amazing s...

Families, Let’s Get Ready for the 2025–2026 School Year!

Join us on Thursday, August 14 for our Open House Series with Family Academy — a day designed to empower and inform families as we kick off the new school year!

💡 Gain valuable insights to support your student’s success
❓ Learn the right questions to ask at school events
🧭 Discover how to navigate key resources
🤝 Explore ways to stay engaged in your student’s academic journey
🎤 Hear directly from CMS principals as they share expert tips and guidance to help families feel confident from day one.

📅 Session Times:
🧒 Elementary School – 10:00 AM
🎓 Middle School – 12:00 PM
🎓 High School – 2:00 PM

Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

Join us at bit.ly/CMSFamilyAcademy

Get ready for the first day of school—all in one place!

Join us at our All-Access Enrollment Event, where families can:
- Enroll new students
- Receive personalized support
- Connect with key district services
- Get answers to all your back-to-school questions

Let’s make your student’s start to the school year smooth, easy and exciting!

Julius L. Chambers High School
7600 IBM Drive

Monday, August 11, 2025, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.