Old North News

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, a prominent educational institution in North Carolina, has recently engaged its community through several initiatives. The school's Twitter account highlighted upcoming events and activities aimed at enriching the lives of students and families.

On December 5, 2024, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools invited families to attend a community-wide event on December 7 at Park Expo. The event promises various activities such as college and career guidance, school choice guidance, STEM/STEAM activities, VR demos, and CTE exploration. "Calling all Charlotte-Mecklenburg families! Join us Saturday, Dec. 7 (10-4) at Park Expo for a community-wide event! College & career guidance, school choice guidance, STEM/STEAM activities, VR demos, & CTE exploration."

Later that day on December 5th, the institution shared insights into the role of School Resource Officers with a focus on Michelle Archer's experiences. This initiative highlights the balance between law enforcement duties and community engagement alongside youth mentorship. "Join us as we delve into the role of a School Resource Officer. In this video, Michelle Archer shares her experiences & insights on balancing law enforcement duties with community engagement and youth mentorship."

Additionally, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced the return of their "Stuff-A-Bus Toy Drive," in collaboration with iHeartRadio from December 13-15 at Walmart in Concord. This event aims to gather donations to spread holiday cheer within the community. "Stuff-A-Bus Toy Drive is BACK! Join @iHeartRadio for 60 hours of giving! Dec. 13-15 @ Walmart (5825 Thunder Rd, Concord) Let’s fill it up & spread some holiday cheer!"