Plumtree
Plumtree, NC · Education
qcnews.com
Charlotte magnet school parents' express concerns over potential schedule changes
As CMS tries to address its bus driver shortage, families at a magnet school say a solution could harm their child's education.
WSOC Charlotte
CMS parents call for board members to resign after Crystal Hill’s firing
More than 50 people addressed the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education at a meeting Tuesday night, marking the first opportunity for parents to speak to the board since former Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill was fired.
Charlotte Observer
CMS board member Sneed defends choices as she reports ‘threats against my safety'
Former Charlotte-Mecklenburg School board Chair Stephanie Sneed on Tuesday reported threats against her safety and said “an allegation is not a verdict” as the district faces multiple investigations. Sneed’s comments came as CMS board members met for a regular meeting and continued to address swirling turmoil connected to financial questions and a decision to fire Superintendent Crystal Hill. During the board meeting Tuesday, district leadership heard from frustrated community members and offered new reactions to recent events. The CMS board voted 5-4 in late September to fire Hill “for convenience” days after a memo Hill sent the board alleging attempted extortion and financial issues became public. Board member Stephanie Sneed stepped down as board chair at the same meeting, where she was supposed to face a vote to remove her from her leadership position. She remains in her district seat on the board. Since the firing, more than 1,500 people have signed a pair of petitions calling for some board members to resign. And the district faces federal and state investigations into alleged financial irregularities. Sneed said she’s faced “threats against my safety” and been called derogatory terms for women and African Americans “with no regard to me being a
Queen City News
Parents concerned CMS bus driver shortage could lead to bell schedule changes at multiple campuses next school year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — As Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools works to address an ongoing bus driver shortage, families at South Academy of International Languages (SAIL) are pushing back against a proposed bell schedule change that they believe could force some students out of the school’s language immersion program. “The core of this, to be honest […]
Rock Hill Herald
SC report cards are out. Which Rock Hill-area schools hit their marks - and which ones didn't
High schools in Fort Mill and Rock Hill ranked among the state’s best in new report cards issued this week. In all, 40 Rock Hill region schools scored the highest possible rating. Catawba Ridge High, Fort Mill High and Legion Collegiate Academy paced the region with the highest scores on a metric that combines test scores, school environment, graduation rate, student progress and a host of state and federal accountability standards. Schools received a grade up to 100 with a listing of excellent, good, average, below average or unsatisfactory. The three-county Rock Hill region had 40 excellent, 26 good, 35 average and five below average ratings. Two schools weren’t rated. For some schools that offer a wide range of grades, scores were broken into smaller grade level groupings resulting in multiple scores. Here’s a closer look: Fort Mill school report cards Fort Mill schools scored as high as anywhere in the state, among similar types of schools. The top 14 schools statewide were a mix of charter, magnet and specialty schools within public districts. Catawba Ridge High was tied for No. 15 statewide with the S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, with a score of 86. Fort Mill High
WSOC Charlotte
Public outcry grows as board members face resignation demands over Crystal Hill’s firing
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is facing continued public criticism following the decision to fire former Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, including calls for board members who supported her removal to resign.
Queen City News
CMS board faces calls to step down amid multiple investigations
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg parents are calling on their school board members to shape up or step down. Several of them shared their concerns at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting amid multiple investigations into the district’s financial decisions. One of the parents has a petition with more than 1,100 signatures as […]
WFAE
CMS working group to look at superintendent investigation recommendations
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board will create a working group to implement recommendations that emerged from its two-month investigation into former Superintendent Crystal Hill — though it's not clear what those recommendations entail. Help make stories like this possible. The story you’re about to read is made possible by the...
Fort Mill Sun
All 21 Fort Mill Schools Earn Good or Excellent on 2026 State Report Cards
Eighteen of the Fort Mill School District’s 21 schools earned the state’s top overall rating of Excellent on the 2026 South Carolina School Report Cards, released Monday by the South Carolina Department of Education. The remaining three were rated Good. That is up from 15 Excellent ratings a year ago. Doby’s Bridge Elementary, Orchard Park […]
corneliustoday.com
Local Artist Lends Talents to Cornelius Elementary
Cornelius artist Justin Christenbery recently completed a mural in the Cornelius Elementary School gymnasium designed to evoke the school’s cougar mascot and its “Big Three” motto: Be responsible. Be respectful. Be an active learner. Christenbery, who lives in downtown Cornelius and has two children who attend the...
thecharlotteweekly.com
Board report: London sees responsibility to move forward
Anna London expressed a desire to work with colleagues on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education to move the school district forward with purpose. London made the following remarks during her Oct. 13 board report:. I've spent a lot of time reflecting over the last several weeks, reflecting on leadership, accountability,...
Charlotte Observer
Over 1,500 signed CMS resignation petitions. What if board members do step down?
The remaining members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education largely control who joins their ranks if someone steps down from the board amid ongoing turmoil in the district. The CMS board voted 5-4 in late September to fire Superintendent Crystal Hill “for convenience” days after a memo Hill sent the board alleging attempted extortion and financial issues became public. Board member Stephanie Sneed stepped down as board chair at the same September meeting, where she was supposed to face a vote to remove her from her leadership position. The district also faces federal and state investigations into alleged financial irregularities. Together, more than 1,500 people have signed a pair of petitions calling for some board members to resign after voting for Hill’s firing. State law and district policy lay out what would happen if a board member or members did step down mid-term, and whether a board member can be ousted from their position involuntarily. Can elected officials be removed from the CMS board? A member would likely have to resign to create a vacancy on the CMS board as there are few options in North Carolina for removing an elected official from office. An elected official becomes disqualified
whqr.org
State revokes Salisbury driving school's license
Transportation officials say Advanced Driving School of the Piedmont is in violation of multiple state laws. Violations include failure to notify the Division of the purchase of the business, and not filing an application with the Division before operating under the new ownership. As a result, the NCDMV has voided...
WBTV
Parents fear later hours could hurt enrollment at language school amid Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools shakeup
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Parents at South Academy of International Languages (SAIL) are asking Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to explain a recommendation to move the magnet school’s start and dismissal times one hour later next school year. SAIL currently starts at 8:15 a.m. and dismisses school at 3:15 p.m. Parents say...
The Post and Courier
Fort Mill Schools ranked highest in SC, top 100 nationwide
FORT MILL — Grades are out, and the Fort Mill School District hit high marks across several metrics. The state released its School Report Cards ratings on Oct. 12 for districts across the state. Fort Mill was the highest ranked district for ready proficiency in math, science and English, and proficiency in biology, English II and U.S. History. The district’s 95.7 percent on-time graduation rate was also the highest. All of the district’s middle and high schools received “excellent” ratings. That report follows last week’s release by Niche, a Pittsburgh, Pa., based company that provides informa...