CMS is moving quickly to build new schools and renovate others.  Voters approved for a $516 million bond package for this project.  The first phase of work will be construction of four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.  Four elementary schools will open in 2009-2010 school year.  They will consist of Dixie River Rd/ Berewick area, Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road area, North Tryon/Pavilion/Salome Church Road area and the Youngsblood Road/Steele Creek Road area. 

Two middle schools will open the same year as above in the Belmeade Drive area and the Ridge Road area.  Two high schools, one in the Bailey Road area of Cornelius/Huntersville area and another in the Matthews-Mint Hill area will open in 2010-2011.