Irwin Academic Center

💎Gifted Education Gem #4: Talent is Everywhere. CMS is committed to equity by using universal screening for all 2nd graders and multiple pathways for identification, ensuring every student has a chance to shine regardless of their background.

💎Gifted Education Gem #1: Gifted is not about being “done early.” It’s about needing different instruction. AIG learners thrive with depth, complexity, and meaningful challenge. CMS provides K-12 students with a full continuum of services for gifted and advanced learners.

After closely monitoring weather conditions, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will operate on a regular school and district schedule on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

While CMS will operate as normal, we encourage our students, staff, and families to drive with caution. Please be patient as you return to school and give yourself plenty of time to reach your bus stop or school. Bus transportation will proceed with caution, and delayed arrivals are possible. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and patience as we work together to support a safe and successful return to school.

Please note:
All before-school and after-school programs (BSEP and ASEP) will operate as normal.
All Community Use of Schools activities will operate as normal.
Middle school athletic events will operate as normal, and high school athletic events will be rescheduled.
Extracurricular activities will operate as normal.

As a reminder, you can learn more about our Inclement Weather monitoring and procedures at www.cmsk12.org

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families remain our top priority.

Thank you for your continued support of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.