Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) announced updates and upcoming events through a series of posts on January 6, 2026, highlighting new tools for families, student engagement initiatives, and arts programming.
In an early morning post, CMS introduced a new online platform: “Exciting News! Parchment is a new CMS online platform that makes School Choice Lottery and transfer requests easier and more efficient. School Choice Lottery information is now available in Parchment! Learn more here: https://t.co/qTm8GdfyUF https://t.co/LzDiVbpCTZ” (January 6, 2026). The district emphasized the goal of streamlining processes related to school choice lotteries and transfers for students and families.
Later that day, CMS promoted an educational session focused on student attendance: “CMS Family Academy Lunch & Learn Start 2026 by celebrating how consistent school attendance drives student success. Join us for a session packed with tips to help you build strong habits that make every day count. January 8, 2026 12-1 PM https://t.co/2fNk79R2pO https://t.co/HZaqmBrYyL” (January 6, 2026). The event aims to provide families with strategies to support regular attendance as the new year begins.
The district also invited the community to an arts event: “Join us for the 4th Annual CMS Winter Arts Exhibition! Thursday, Jan 8 | 5:30–7 PM 4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Charlotte Explore hundreds of stunning K–12 artworks from 75+ programs. Superintendent Awards Ceremony at 6:15 PM Celebrate creativity & the power of art in education!” (January 6, 2026). The exhibition will feature artwork from over seventy-five programs across all grade levels.
These announcements come as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools faces ongoing staffing challenges. According to district officials, nearly 400 teaching positions remain unfilled ahead of the school year after more than two thousand teachers left last year. This shortfall has raised concerns among students about classroom resources and instructional quality (source).
