Weekly Campaign Newsletter
On the 2017 general election ballot, Mecklenburg County voters have the opportunity to approve a $922 million bond referendum for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The bonds will fund 29 high-need projects to relieve overcrowding, upgrade aging facilities and deliver more academic options for students.
Yard Signs Available Next Week

Vote Yes For School Bonds campaign yard signs have arrived! We encourage all residents and business owners who are interested in showing their support for school bonds to pick up a sign and place it on their property. 

Stay tuned for more details on distribution sites across the county. Supporters can also submit a yard sign request through the campaign website.

Please follow your city or town's yard sign ordinance. Click here for ordinances in Mecklenburg County.
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will the 2017 bonds request cover all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools construction and renovation needs?

A: No. CMS has identified in its 10-year plan more than $2 billion in projects that must be built. At $922 million, the bonds package will cover 29 of the system's highest priority projects.

Visit our website's FAQ page for more frequently asked questions.
 
Project Spotlight

Included in the bond package is $110.3 million to build a new high school in south Mecklenburg County. This new school would offer much needed relief to three overcrowded high schools -- South Mecklenburg, Ardrey Kell (photo above) and Myers Park.

Students at these schools deal with crowded hallways, media centers, gyms and cafeterias, which leads to accelerated wear and tear on the buildings. Some students even have lunchtimes as early as 10 a.m.

Click here to learn about the 29 projects included in the bond package.
Help Us Spread the Word

We want our supporters to have the resources they need to help us spread the word across Mecklenburg County. Our website's Resources page has printable flyers
(English and Spanish), printable lapel stickers and social media icons available for download. If you have a special request, please fill out a form on our
 Get Involved page or email us.