back-to-school
You might notice more traffic today
Aug. 26. It’s back to school today for more than 140,000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students and 19,000 staff members. You’ll see an increase in traffic with 900 CMS buses hitting the road for the first time since June. Students eligible for buses: Cornelius Elementary: 398 or 71.8 percent of those enrolled. JV Washam Elementary: 579 or […]
Back to school: Watch for buses, kids on Monday
BACK TO SCHOOL | By Dave Vieser Aug. 23. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools open on Monday August 26 including all four in Cornelius: Cornelius Elementary, JV Washam Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Hough High School. All four schools are located east of I 77. Please keep an eye out for kids and school buses. Background The […]
Back-to-school: Drivers, please pay attention, follow the rules
Aug. 20. Drivers should make an effort to slow down as kids head back to school. Know that yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is getting ready to stop ─ motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and children are […]
‘Stuff the Truck’ in Davidson Aug. 10
July 30. The Davidson Fire Dept. will hold a “Stuff the Truck” event on Saturday, Aug. 10. Donations can be made from 9 am to noon at Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main Street. The event collects back-to-school supplies such as lunch boxes, hygiene items, granola bars, Goldfish, fruit snacks, breakfast bars, chewy bars, […]
Back 2 School Bash is Saturday
Aug. 14. The Back 2 School Bash will be held Saturday Aug.19 at James Hoyt Wilhelm Park behind Cornelius Elementary. There will be inflatables, face painting, crafts and games as well as a showing of “Finding Nemo” at 8 pm. The event, which is free to attend, runs 6 pm to 10 pm.
How to manage the back-to-school transition
Aug. 30. As kids head back to school, it’s a good idea to try to manage the transition. It can be hard! Dr. Pallavi Suvarna, a family medicine physician and mom, with Novant, shared these tips: Check in frequently. The mental and physical well-being of 73 million American kids is at risk and getting worse. […]
Back to School: Red Cross offers 10 tips to keep children safe as they head back to the classroom
Aug. 18. The American Red Cross/Greater Carolinas wants to make sure your student is safe when they head back to the classroom. 10 steps for back-to-school safety: 1. If your student rides a bus to school, they should plan to get to their bus stop early and stand away from the curb while waiting for […]
