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School news, enrollment updates, sports, and education coverage for Marvin Ridge, Weddington, and UCPS schools serving the Firethorne community.
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.
Nell Thomas·Aug 25, 2026
La Paz Global connects Charlotte and coastal Costa Rica through education. Its Charlotte-based Let's Rock benefit raised more than $22,000 this year for a scholarship program whose graduates have a…
Nell Thomas·Aug 7, 2026
A Publishers' Note from Ashley and Nathan Grimm marking one year of Stroll Firethorne: back-to-school, gratitude for the small things, and thanks to the residents and partners who made the first year…
Nell Thomas·Aug 5, 2026
Meet the Barthel family of Baltusrol Lane, who traded Sandy Hook, CT for Firethorne in 2016. Ron, Angela and their three sons on nine years of neighborhood friendships, a breast cancer journey, and…
Nell Thomas·Aug 1, 2026
Quick read for Firethorne parents: CMS denied Hill's $2.1B budget 8-1; revised version due May 12. Five-point takeaway with a link to the full story.
Jack Beckett·Apr 29, 2026
A parent's guide to Union County Public Schools serving Firethorne — from the Marvin Ridge cluster to nearby options in Weddington, school ratings, enrollment and what families need to know.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 24, 2026
