CMS School Choice offers families a menu of magnet and theme-based programs and schools designed to meet your child’s unique interests, talents and learning styles. Use our calendar to find opportunities to visit our schools!

Lottery Events

  • Open Houses – Visit an open house to talk to school staff (usually administrators, coordinators, & teachers), ask your questions, and possibly tour the campus! You may also have the opportunity to visit classrooms that are in session, depending upon the time and location of the session.
  • Information Sessions – Visit information sessions to learn more details about a school’s magnet theme from school staff (usually administrators or coordinators). Parents are usually given the opportunity to ask their questions following an informational presentation. Schools may choose to hold information sessions in-person or virtually.
  • School Choice Information Session – A School Choice Information Session is a one hour meeting with our School Choice team to learn about the different magnet themes, upcoming lottery dates and lottery application process. You will have the opportunity to ask individual questions to our experts at the end of the session.

Note: Open Houses and Information Sessions for 2023-2024 school year will be added here as they are scheduled.

Sep
27
Wed
Open House @ Charlotte East Language Academy
Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Oct
6
Fri
School Tour @ Charlotte East Language Academy
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Oct
10
Tue
Open House @ South Academy of International Language (SAIL)
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Please use the ticket to register.

Oct
13
Fri
Open House @ Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School
Oct 13 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Oct
16
Mon
Open House @ Long Creek Elementary School
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am

Join us at 9:00 in the media center for a brief informational session. School leaders and several students will be giving families information about our school and our magnet program. Then, we will tour the building and visit classes. Please arrive by 9:00 am so you can take full advantage of this Open House. We hope to see you there!

Oct
17
Tue
Open House @ Central Piedmont Early College
Oct 17 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Billingsville-Cotswold Elementary School
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

This event will be held on the campus of Billingsville Elementary School.

Oct
18
Wed
Open House @ Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
Oct 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Please register using the ticket provided.

School Tour @ Merancas Middle College High School
Oct 18 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Showcase @ Piedmont Middle School
Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

This Showcase will include students from all grade levels in attendance sharing some of the great things we do at our school. Highlights will include but are not limited to, World Language, Band/Orchestra performances/Open rooms for students and teachers to talk about the curriculum and projects/ Staff available to answer questions 1:1.  (This is an early release day for CMS.)

Open House @ J.T. Williams Secondary Montessori
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Open House @ Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School
Oct 18 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Oct
19
Thu
Open House @ Collinswood Language Academy
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

We have limited spaces, please make sure you register to attend.

Open House @ Mallard Creek Elementary School
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please sign up using the ticket provided.

Open House @ Park Road Montessori
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please use the ticket to register for this event.

This event is for ADULT visitors and will include a brief information session and a peek into classrooms to see Montessori in action. We look forward to seeing you!

Open House @ Randolph Middle School
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please use the ticket to register.

Oct
20
Fri
School Tour @ Charlotte East Language Academy
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Oct
23
Mon
Open House @ Long Creek Elementary School
Oct 23 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am

Join us at 9:00 in the media center for a brief informational session. School leaders and several students will be giving families information about our school and our magnet program. Then, we will tour the building and visit classes. Please arrive by 9:00 am so you can take full advantage of this Open House. We hope to see you there!

Open House @ Piedmont Middle School
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Oct
25
Wed
Open House @ Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
Oct 25 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Open House @ Irwin Avenue Elementary School
Oct 25 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Oaklawn Language Academy
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Winget Park Elementary School
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please register using the ticket provided.

Open House @ Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
Oct 25 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Please register using the ticket provided.

Open House @ Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School
Oct 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Open House @ West Charlotte High School
Oct 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Please use the ticket to register.

Open House @ Myers Park Traditional Elementary School
Oct 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Please use the ticket to register for this event.

Oct
26
Thu
Open House @ Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Use the ticket to register for this event.

Open House @ Myers Park Traditional Elementary School
Oct 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Please use the ticket to register for this event.

Open House @ Charlotte East Language Academy
Oct 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Open House @ Idlewild Elementary School
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Chantilly Montessori
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please sign up using the ticket provided.

Nov
2
Thu
Open House @ Billingsville-Cotswold Elementary School
Nov 2 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

This event will be held on the campus of Billingsville Elementary School.

Open House @ Greenway Park Elementary School
Nov 2 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Open House @ Park Road Montessori
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please use the ticket to register for this event.

This event is for ADULT visitors and will include a brief information session and a peek into classrooms to see Montessori in action. We look forward to seeing you!

Open House @ Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

We look forward to seeing you at one of our Information Sessions or Open Houses to learn more about Parker Academic Center’s Learning Immersion and Talent Development Magnet Program. We will share an overview of the school, accomplishments, highlights of the LI/TD Theme (Enrich, Empower, Engage, Explore) and current students’ and parents’ testimonials and impressions. We will provide a tour of our school following in-person Open House sessions and we will offer additional times for tours in the spring (dates & times TBD).


Updates can be found through our LI/TD website: bit.ly/ParkerLITD

School Tour @ Oaklawn Language Academy
Nov 2 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Open House @ North Mecklenburg High School
Nov 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please use the ticket to register for this event.

Nov
3
Fri
Open House @ Collinswood Language Academy
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

We have limited spaces, please make sure you register to attend.

School Tour @ Charlotte East Language Academy
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Nov
7
Tue
Open House @ Central Piedmont Early College
Nov 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
School Tour @ Merancas Middle College High School
Nov 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Nov
8
Wed
Open House @ Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Use the ticket to register for this event.

Open House @ Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
Nov 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Please register using the ticket provided.

Open House @ Piedmont Middle School
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Visitors will be able to walk around and see the school while in session. They will be allowed to peek into classrooms and to tour the building.

Nov
9
Thu
Open House @ Idlewild Elementary School
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Nov
10
Fri
School Tour for Future Students @ Harper Middle College High School
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
In-Person Tour @ Cato Middle College High School
Nov 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Nov
14
Tue
Open House @ Idlewild Elementary School
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Mallard Creek Elementary School
Nov 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please sign up using the ticket provided.

Open House @ Oaklawn Language Academy
Nov 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Open House @ Collinswood Language Academy
Nov 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

We have limited spaces, please make sure you register to attend.

Nov
15
Wed
Open House @ Myers Park Traditional Elementary School
Nov 15 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Please use the ticket to register for this event.

Open House @ Irwin Avenue Elementary School
Nov 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
Nov 15 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Nov
16
Thu
Open House @ Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School
Nov 16 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Open House @ Chantilly Montessori
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please sign up using the ticket provided.

Open House @ Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you at one of our Information Sessions or Open Houses to learn more about Parker Academic Center’s Learning Immersion and Talent Development Magnet Program. We will share an overview of the school, accomplishments, highlights of the LI/TD Theme (Enrich, Empower, Engage, Explore) and current students’ and parents’ testimonials and impressions. We will provide a tour of our school following in-person Open House sessions and we will offer additional times for tours in the spring (dates & times TBD).


Updates can be found through our LI/TD website: bit.ly/ParkerLITD

Open House @ Tuckaseegee Elementary School
Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Open House @ Randolph Middle School
Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please use the ticket to register.

Nov
17
Fri
Open House @ Blythe Elementary School
Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
School Tour @ Charlotte East Language Academy
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Nov
18
Sat
Open House @ Randolph Middle School
Nov 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please use the ticket to register.

Nov
20
Mon
In-Person Tour @ Cato Middle College High School
Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Open House @ Piedmont Middle School
Nov 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

We provide information, conduct a tour of the building. Visitors can see the classrooms and all features of the school building. There will be time for Q&A during and after the tour. Students will be on hand to answer questions as well.

Nov
28
Tue
Open House @ Idlewild Elementary School
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Nov
29
Wed
Open House @ Irwin Avenue Elementary School
Nov 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Oaklawn Language Academy
Nov 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Charlotte East Language Academy
Nov 29 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Please add: Tours for parents will be offered on Oct 6th, Oct 20th, Nov 3rd, Nov 17th, and Dec 1st at 10:00 am.

Open House @ J.T. Williams Secondary Montessori
Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Nov
30
Thu
Open House @ Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Nov 30 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Use the ticket to register for this event.

Open House @ Park Road Montessori
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please use the ticket to register for this event.

This event is for ADULT visitors and will include a brief information session and a peek into classrooms to see Montessori in action. We look forward to seeing you!

Open House @ Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

We look forward to seeing you at one of our Information Sessions or Open Houses to learn more about Parker Academic Center’s Learning Immersion and Talent Development Magnet Program. We will share an overview of the school, accomplishments, highlights of the LI/TD Theme (Enrich, Empower, Engage, Explore) and current students’ and parents’ testimonials and impressions. We will provide a tour of our school following in-person Open House sessions and we will offer additional times for tours in the spring (dates & times TBD).


Updates can be found through our LI/TD website: bit.ly/ParkerLITD

In-Person Tour @ Cato Middle College High School
Nov 30 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dec
1
Fri
School Tour @ Charlotte East Language Academy
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Dec
5
Tue
Open House @ Central Piedmont Early College
Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Harper Middle College High School
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dec
6
Wed
Open House @ North Mecklenburg High School
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Please use the ticket to register for this event.

Open House @ Randolph Middle School
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please use the ticket to register.

In-Person Tour @ Cato Middle College High School
Dec 6 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Open House @ Collinswood Language Academy
Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We have limited spaces, please make sure you register to attend.

Open House @ Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
Dec 6 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Please register using the ticket provided.

Open House @ North Mecklenburg High School
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please use the ticket to register for this event.

Dec
7
Thu
Open House @ Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Use the ticket to register for this event.

Open House @ Idlewild Elementary School
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Open House @ Mallard Creek Elementary School
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please sign up using the ticket provided.

Open House @ Piedmont Middle School
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dec
8
Fri
Open House @ Blythe Elementary School
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Click here for the meeting link.

Meeting ID: 213 975 459 692

Passcode: 82UiPk

Dec
11
Mon
Open House @ Piedmont Middle School
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Visitors will be able to see the school in session. They can peep into classrooms, and visit all areas of the building. There will be a tour and time for Q&A.

Dec
12
Tue
Open House @ Charlotte East Language Academy
Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Please add: Tours for parents will be offered on Oct 6th, Oct 20th, Nov 3rd, Nov 17th, and Dec 1st at 10:00 am.

School Tour @ Oaklawn Language Academy
Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Dec
13
Wed
Open House @ Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
Dec 13 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Open House @ Blythe Elementary School
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Click here for the meeting link.

Meeting ID: 213 975 459 692

Passcode: 82UiPk

Open House @ Irwin Avenue Elementary School
Dec 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Jan
10
Wed
Open House @ J.T. Williams Secondary Montessori
Jan 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Jan
11
Thu
Open House @ Randolph Middle School
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Please use the ticket to register.

Feb
15
Thu
Open House @ Tuckaseegee Elementary School
Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Feb
27
Tue
Open House @ Mallard Creek Elementary School
Feb 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Mar
28
Thu
Open House @ Mallard Creek Elementary School
Mar 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm