Hello, Winkler Families!

It's almost school time! Tomorrow we welcome our Winkler Wolves back for the 2025–2026 school year! Whether returning or joining us for the very first time, your family is already an important part of our school family. This year, we’ll continue building a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every student can grow, dream big, and achieve their best. In less than 24 hours, our halls will be buzzing with energy, learning, and connection from day one. Rest up tonight, Wolves - we can’t wait to see your smiling faces tomorrow morning!

With Winkler Pride,

Rebecca Phillips

• August 11th - First Day of School for STUDENTS (Drop-Off Begins @ 8:40am)

• August 13th - PBIS Expectations Kick-Off for Students | During Encore Periods 

• August 18th - PTSO Meeting | 7:00pm (All parents are welcome to attend virtually or in-person.)

• August 22nd - PBIS Beginning-of-Year Dance for All Grades | 4:00-6:00pm (More info coming soon!)

• August 29th - Club Day for All Students | During-School (Information will be shared in the coming weeks.)

• Back-to-School Welcome Video- We're excited to welcome you all to a new school year! Please review this video which highlights some important beginning-of-year information. 

• Arrival/Dismissal Procedures - Please review this document and linked video which outlines arrival and dismissal procedures and travel pathway for car riders. 

• Schedule Change Requests- If students would like to request an encore schedule change, forms are located in the front office. Forms must be fully completed, signed by a parent/guardian, and returned to the front office by Friday, August 15th. Decisions will be communicated to students regarding schedule updates no later than the end of the following week. 

• Missed Open House? - No worries at all! We will welcome all students back to school tomorrow, Monday, August 11th. Any student that was unable to attend Open House will receive their schedule, bus information, and beginning-of-year forms in the Media Center upon arrival tomorrow morning. 

• Beginning of Year Forms- Please be sure to complete, sign, and return all forms shared at Open House last week to your child's Homeroom teacher. These forms include: Winkler's Academic Integrity Policy, Student Health Form, and any grade level specific forms in your packet. 

• Rainy Weather Reminder- As we look ahead to our first week of the school year, it seems that we have some rainy weather on the way. Please remind students to pack umbrellas or raincoats for arrival and dismissal from school and bus stops.  

• Student Information System Change: PowerSchool to Infinite Campus- This summer, Cabarrus County Schools switched from the use of PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as our student information system. In Infinite Campus, staff, students, and parents will have access to information including schedules, attendance, grades, and student demographics. For more information on how to create/access your account on Infinite Campus Parent Portal please use this LINK.

• Free/Reduced Lunch Information- LINQ Connect is open for families to begin applying for free or reduced meals. This family portal can be used to: complete free & reduced meals applications, add funds to student accounts, and view menus.

As a reminder, Free/Reduced Lunch applications must be filled out and submitted every year. Should you need help accessing or completing this form, please reach out to the front office. 

Please note that applications for free meals must be completed on the website rather than the app. 

A link to a printable PDF of the free & reduced application in English and Spanish is available on the SNP website. You may also request a printed application from the front office. 

You may also visit the School Nutrition Program website for more information. 

• Immunizations: Information on required health assessments and immunizations for students are available through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). The Cabarrus Health Alliance is hosting Community Immunization Clinics throughout the summer.  

• Transportation and Edulog Update:  Student bus information is now available in Edulog for families with an account. If your student’s transportation needs have changed for our new school year or if you are unable to see bus information in Edulog and need assistance, please contact Mary Ann Mundt, Winkler's Assistant Principal, at Mary.Mundt@cabarrus.k12.nc.us. 

• ParentSquare Information:  ParentSquare will continue to be the primary communication platform used by the district and Winkler to send information to our families.  

If you have not registered your ParentSquare account, you may still do that with the email or phone number where you are receiving messages by going to https://www.parentsquare.com/signin and entering that email or phone number in the "Register" box. Registering your account allows you to interact with the many features of ParentSquare and also allows you to set your notification preferences. Please visit this website for directions on registering your account, setting your notification preferences, and answers to other FAQs: https://cabarrus.k12.nc.us/2555_3

Please make sure to notify us of any phone or email changes. Those must be updated in our student information system in order for the ParentSquare account to update. Please contact Penelope Shealy, Winkler's Data Manager, at Penelope.Shealy@cabarrus.k12.nc.us with updated information or questions you may have.

• Save the Date!  CCS First-Ever Technology Night

  • • Date: September 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

    • Location: Concord High School

    • Join us for Cabarrus County Schools’ first-ever Family Technology Night—an exciting, hands-on event designed to connect families with the digital tools their students use every day. This evening will offer opportunities to explore platforms like Google Workspace, Canvas, Clever, and Promethean boards, while also providing on-site support with student logins, parent portals, and device access.

    • Families will have the chance to attend mini-sessions on digital citizenship, screen time, and internet safety, and connect directly with staff and tech experts. There will be interactive booths and giveaways to help make the night both informative and fun.

    • Mark your calendars and come explore how technology is transforming learning in Cabarrus County Schools!

• Cabarrus County Schools Technology Help Guide- Please find the CCS Technology Help Guide linked. This documents is designed to help families explore school libraries and digital tools, access Parent Canvas accounts, and access Infinite Campus Parent Portal accounts.   

• Supply Lists- Supply lists have been posted on Winkler social media and are also shared below. Please call the front office with any questions regarding supplies. Please note, all requests for headphones/earbuds are for plug-in headphones/earbuds only. We ask that wireless earbuds/AirPods always remain at home. 

Additionally, as a reminder, all students are asked to pay a $30 Supply Fee at the start of each school year. Payments may be made online using K12 Payment Center or by check made to Winkler Middle School. 

• Congratulations to all Fall Athletes! This week, all sports teams will be practicing for games which will begin the following week. 

• Please visit the Winkler Athletics webpage for updates throughout the year. More information will also be sent through Parent Square. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Davis, WInkler's new Athletic Director, at Dean.Davis@cabarrus.k12.nc.us. 

• Ways to stay connected:

  • Facebook: Harold E. Winkler Middle School

  • Instagram: haroldwinklerms

  • X: @haroldwinklerms

  • Parent Square

  • Winkler Webpage

• Positivity Project: This year, Cabarrus County Schools will continue implementing the social-emotional learning program called Positivity Project. All students in grades K - 12 will be focusing on one skill each week.

  • “The mission of the Positivity Project is to empower America’s youth to build positive relationships by understanding, appreciating, and exemplifying the character strengths in us all.”

  • Click HERE to access the Positivity Project website.

Rebecca Phillips, Principal | School Leadership Team, PTSO | Rebecca.Phillips@cabarrus.k12.nc.us 

Benjamin Pitts, 6th Grade Assistant Principal | School Safety| Benjamin.Pitts@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Lynnette Antwi, 7th Grade Assistant Principal | Student Scheduling | Lynnette.Antwi@cabarrus.k12.nc.us 

Mary Ann Mundt, 8th Grade Assistant Principal | Transportation, Facilities | Mary.Mundt@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Allysea Thompson, Principal Intern | Allysea.Thompson@cabarrus.k12.nc.us 

Penny Shealy, Data Manager | Updated Student Information & Address Changes| Penelope.Shealy@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Rina Rodriguez, Registrar | New Student Registration, Student Transfer | Rina.Rodriguez@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Kristin Lynch, 6th Grade Counselor | Student Services Inquires, 504 Inquiries | Kristin.Lynch@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Hannah Caleffie, 7th Grade Counselor | Student Services Inquires, 504 Inquiries | Hannah.Caleffie@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Christine Bevan, 8th Grade Counselor | Student Services Inquires, 504 Inquiries | Christine.Bevan@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Jerome Davis, Athletic Director | Athletics, Sports Participation Criteria | Dean.Davis@cabarrus.k12.nc.us 

Andrea Kiser, IB Coordinator | IB, Program Choice, Student Clubs | Andrea.Kiser@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Amy Corriher, Instructional Technology Facilitator | Technology, Chromebook Questions | Amy.Corriher@cabarrus.k12.nc.us 

Madison Liddle, EC Lead | IEP Inquires or Questions | Madison.Liddle@cabarrus.k12.nc.us 

Yamile Uceda, ML Teacher | ML Plan or Class Information | Yamile.Uceda@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Nonya Chesney, ML Teacher | ML Plan or Class Information | Nonya.Chesney@cabarrus.k12.nc.us 

Anne-Marie Sarvis, School Social Worker | School Social Work Inquires, Attendance Letters/Conferences | AnneMarie.Sarvis@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Stephanie Cauble, School Nurse | Medical Inquires, Student Medicine | Stephanie.Cauble@cabarrus.k12.nc.us