• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Students return to school Aug. 25. …The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education meets Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Mecklenburg County Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte.

• J.M. Alexander Middle: The school hosts a back-to-school county fair and family social to welcome new Davidson I.B. Middle students, rising sixth-graders and returning J.M. Alexander students on Aug. 13 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on the school’s athletic field. ... Orientation is Aug. 23, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

• Bailey Middle: Tenders Restaurant, in Cornelius, hosts the school’s first restaurant night Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mention Bailey Middle when you place your order and some of the proceeds will go toward the school’s orchestra. … The school holds its open house Aug. 22, 3 to 4:30 p.m. for sixth-graders and 5 to 6:30 p.m. for seventh-graders.

• Barnette Elementary: The school holds its open house Aug. 24, 3 to 3:40 p.m. for the fourth and fifth grades, 3:40 to 4:20 p.m. for the first and second grades and 4:20 to 5 p.m. for the third grade. Information about transportation, the parent-teacher association and after-school programs will be available in the school’s gym.

• Blythe Elementary: The school holds its open house Aug. 23, 4 to 6 p.m.

• Bradley Middle: The school holds its open house Aug. 23, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for seventh and eighth grades and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for the sixth grade.

• Cannon School: New student orientation takes place Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. …The new school year begins Aug. 15. …The lower school holds back-to-school night Aug. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Taylor Hall.

• Community School of Davidson: The cheerleading squad hosts a babysitting night Saturday, July 30, from 6 to 11 p.m. Parents in need of a night out may register by sending an email to lhumphries@csdnc.org that includes their children’s name, age and allergies, as well as their own names and contact information. Registration is limited to children ages 3 and older and costs $25 for one child and $10 for each additional child. … The school hosts an ice-cream-social fundraiser Aug. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the school’s playground and front field. … A parent open house takes place Aug. 21. … Classes for all grades except kindergarten begin Aug. 22. … Staggered entry for kindergarten students begins Aug. 23. The first full day for kindergartners is Aug. 26.

• Cornelius Elementary: The school holds its open house Aug. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m.

• Davidson Day School: The school holds a picnic for new families Monday, Aug. 1, on the school’s front lawn. … The school holds orientation Aug. 10 for toddlers through kindergartners from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and first- through sixth-graders from 5 to 6:30 p.m. … The school distributes laptops to 10th-, 11th- and 12th-graders Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. … Orientation for the seventh through 12th grades takes place Aug. 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. … The first day of school for the fifth through 12th grades is Aug. 15. … The first day of school for kindergartners through fourth-graders is Aug. 16.

• Davidson Elementary: The school holds its open house Aug. 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for kindergarten through second grades and 4:30 to 6 p.m. for third through fifth grades.

• Grace Covenant Academy: The school kicks off the sale of its Attraction Value & Dining Guide Aug. 18. … The school holds elementary orientation Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. … Orientation for pre-kindergartners and 3-year-olds takes place Aug. 19 at 10:30 a.m. … The first day of school for elementary school students is Aug. 22. … The first day of school for pre-kindergartners and 3-year-olds is Aug. 23.

• Hopewell High: Titan transition, an orientation program for rising ninth-graders, takes place Aug. 15 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Email Sonja McCreary at Sonja.mccreary@cms.k12.nc.us. … The school holds its open house Aug. 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. The Parent-Teacher-Student Association also will offer a program at 6 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.

• Hough High: The Hough High School Marching Band season begins Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 1 and 2, for students who have tried out and received leadership positions. The season begins Wednesday, Aug. 3, for students who are registered for marching band but have not competitively marched a full season with the band. All band students begin band camp Aug. 5. The band also will provide a preview performance for parents, friends and the community Aug. 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. Go online to www.houghhsband.org for details and updates. …The school holds freshman and new student orientation Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.

• Huntersville Elementary: The school holds its open house Aug. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m.

• J.V. Washam Elementary: The school holds its open house Aug. 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for kindergartners, second- and fourth-graders and 5 to 6:30 p.m. for first-, third- and fifth-graders.

• Lake Norman Charter: Seniors get makeup pictures taken Aug. 11. … The school holds an information social for incoming ninth-grade parents Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. … Open house takes place Aug. 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. for the fifth, sixth, ninth and 10th grades and noon to 2 p.m. for the seventh, eighth, 11th and 12th grades. Freshman orientation takes place from 11 to 11:30 a.m. … The first day of school is Aug. 17.

• Lake Norman Christian: Student/Parent Orientation takes place Aug. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents and students can turn in student information forms, sign up for clubs, purchase spirit wear and consigned uniforms, bring in school supplies, sign up for volunteer activities and register for before- and after- school care. … Classes begin Aug. 22.

• Long Creek Elementary: The school holds its open house Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. for first through fifth grades and Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. for kindergarten.

• McKinney Academy: Tenders Restaurant, in Cornelius, hosts a McKinney Academy Spirit Night on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. Fifteen percent of the restaurant’s proceeds go to the academy. … The school holds a Grounds Extreme Makeover Morning on Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out to the school to help clean up the grounds. … The school holds its open house Aug. 15 from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m., and new families should arrive 15 minutes early. … The first day of school is Aug. 16.

• North Mecklenburg High: A required student-athlete/parent meeting takes place Aug. 14 at the school at 5 p.m. … The school holds its open house Aug. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m.

• Phoenix Montessori Academy: Parent orientation and opening ceremonies takes place Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. … Classes begin Aug. 24.

• Ramah Christian Classical School: Classes start Aug. 15.

• Woodlawn School: Classes begin Aug. 29.