• Spectrum of the Arts: The Betty Stovall Spectrum of the Arts is a unique arts experience for current 4th– 8th grade Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students who are exceptionally talented in one or more arts areas: visual art, music, dance, drama, or creative writing. At the end of June each year, selected students have the opportunity to spend five and a half hours a day in an intensive, advanced study of the arts. Three hours of each day are spent in a primary area (referred to as a “major”) of talent, and the remainder of the day is divided between each of the other arts areas (referred to as “minors”).  This seven-day experience is designed to further a student’s knowledge in their arts area of strength, in addition to exploring other arts areas. On the final day of the program, students “share” a sampling of their creativity with guests during a brief performance and gallery walk. Students are selected for the program based on arts area teacher nominations from each elementary and middle school. There are a total of 165 students served at Spectrum of the Arts. Please visit www.spectrumofthearts.com and reach out to your AIG Teacher or special areas/electives teachers for more information. 

• Mathapalooza: Mathapalooza is a unique district-wide math event open to 3rd graders that takes place on February 7, 2026 at West Charlotte High School. Teams of up to 20 third graders are selected by their AIG Teachers to attend the event and engage in individual, team, and STEM competitions. It is a fun, energizing day of math learning and friendly competition!

Mathapalooza: Saturday, February 7 from 9:00am-12:30pm at West Charlotte High School

New to CMS Second Grade CogAT Testing: TBD

NCAGT Conference: March 12-13, 2026 in Concord, NC 

NCAGT Parent Day: March 13, 2025

Spring DEP Meeting: TBD

Reading Rumble Competition: Saturday, April 25 at Rocky River High School

Junior (Grade 3)               9:00am-11:00am

Senior (Grades 4 and 5)   1:30pm-3:30pm