Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
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CMS Board Starts the Search for a New Superintendent, 6-2
A week after firing Crystal Hill, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board voted 6-2 to create a four-member search committee. The two no votes said the board should examine its own governance first. No timeline has been set.
CMS Fired Crystal Hill 5-4 the Night Its Own Report Cleared Her. Where Each Board Member Stood.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education fired Superintendent Crystal Hill 5-4 on Tuesday without stating a cause, then released its own report finding no improper conduct by her. Here is how each of the nine members voted and what they said.
For Nine CMS Programs, This School Year Is the Last
CMS opened the 2026-27 school year Tuesday. At eight schools, the board's August 11 Program Choice votes make it the final year for nine magnet and choice programs, with replacements arriving on a slower clock.
Back to School: The CMS Dates and Changes Worth Knowing This Year
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.
Back to School: The CMS Dates and Changes Worth Knowing This Year
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.