Cox Mill High School
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Cox Mill High School is a comprehensive public high school
in Concord, North Carolina
. It opened with grades 9-11 on August 25, 2009 and graduated its first senior class on June 11th 2011.
officials began looking for land in the western portion of the county for a high school that would alleviate the overcrowding at Northwest Cabarrus High School
and Jay M. Robinson High School
. Land was finally found in the burgeoning Cox Mill area of Concord, near the Odell Community
approximately three miles from the Mecklenburg County
line.
On October 8, 2007, the name "Cox Mill High School" was chosen by the Cabarrus County Board of Education over other candidates including "Odell High School," "West Winds High School," and "Bernie Edwards High School" (in honor of the longtime Northwest Cabarrus football coach and Concord mayor). Cabarrus schools superintendent Harold Winkler's name was also considered by the board, but Winkler himself asked that it be removed from consideration.
On March 21, 2008, Robinson High School principal Todd Smith was named the principal of Cox Mill High School. In October 2008, the school announced that its official mascot would be called the Cox Mill Chargers. Cox Mill's Assistant Principals are Julia Erdie and Adam Auerbach.
Todd Smith was named Cabarrus County Schools Principal of the Year for the 2010-2011 school year.
During the 2010-2011 school year the students of Cox Mill were named the Best Fans In Cabarrus County due to their exceptional display of school spirit during sporting events.
Cox Mills Elementary School is across the street and it rocks!!!!
In 2011, Cox Mill's women's soccer team earned the school's first-ever conference championship in any sport, sharing the South Piedmont Conference title with JM Robinson. The Chargers finished the regular season with an 18-3-1 record (13-1 in conference play) and earned the school's second NCHSAA playoff berth in as many years.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Concord, North Carolina
Concord, North Carolina
Concord is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. According to Census 2010, the city has a current population of 79,066. It is the largest city in Cabarrus County and is the county seat. In terms of population, the city of Concord is the second largest city in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area...
. It opened with grades 9-11 on August 25, 2009 and graduated its first senior class on June 11th 2011.
Background
In 2006, Cabarrus CountyCabarrus County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 131,063 people, 49,519 households, and 36,545 families residing in the county. The population density was 360 people per square mile . There were 52,848 housing units at an average density of 145 per square mile...
officials began looking for land in the western portion of the county for a high school that would alleviate the overcrowding at Northwest Cabarrus High School
Northwest Cabarrus High School
Northwest Cabarrus High School, commonly referred to simply as Northwest and abbreviated as NCHS, is a comprehensive public high school located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA. Although inside the Kannapolis city limits, the school has a Concord address and phone number. The school is a part of...
and Jay M. Robinson High School
Jay M. Robinson High School
Jay M. Robinson High School, often referred to as Robinson or JRob by students, is a comprehensive public high school located in Concord, North Carolina. It is the fifth high school of the Cabarrus County Schools system, opening its doors in August 2001, the county's first new high school since 1966...
. Land was finally found in the burgeoning Cox Mill area of Concord, near the Odell Community
Odell School, North Carolina
Odell School is an unincorporated community in northwestern Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States, named for W. R. Odell Elementary School, a part of the Cabarrus County Schools system. It lies between Huntersville and Concord.-Prior Names:...
approximately three miles from the Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
-Air:The county's primary commercial aviation airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte.- Intercity rail :With twenty-five freight trains a day, Mecklenburg is a freight railroad transportation center, largely due to its place on the NS main line between Washington and Atlanta...
line.
On October 8, 2007, the name "Cox Mill High School" was chosen by the Cabarrus County Board of Education over other candidates including "Odell High School," "West Winds High School," and "Bernie Edwards High School" (in honor of the longtime Northwest Cabarrus football coach and Concord mayor). Cabarrus schools superintendent Harold Winkler's name was also considered by the board, but Winkler himself asked that it be removed from consideration.
On March 21, 2008, Robinson High School principal Todd Smith was named the principal of Cox Mill High School. In October 2008, the school announced that its official mascot would be called the Cox Mill Chargers. Cox Mill's Assistant Principals are Julia Erdie and Adam Auerbach.
Todd Smith was named Cabarrus County Schools Principal of the Year for the 2010-2011 school year.
During the 2010-2011 school year the students of Cox Mill were named the Best Fans In Cabarrus County due to their exceptional display of school spirit during sporting events.
Academics
In its first year, Cox Mill High School was awarded with the title of a School of Excellence. The designation of School of Excellence is achieved if a school has at least 90% of their students performing at or above a Level 3 on end of course testing.Cox Mills Elementary School is across the street and it rocks!!!!
Bands
The Chargers have a jazz, concert, marching, symphonic bands as well as a percussion ensemble. The marching band performs at all Chargers football games, both home and away. The bands are directed by Joseph Earp with a supporting staff.Athletics
Cox Mill's first year of athletics looked promising. Though not winning many games, the Charger's football team improved tremendously. The swim team also excelled, taking third in conference and sending many kids to regionals and states. The women's tennis team was undefeated. In the 2010-2011 year, all sports teams improved, including the football team winning 7 games and making the playoffs.In 2011, Cox Mill's women's soccer team earned the school's first-ever conference championship in any sport, sharing the South Piedmont Conference title with JM Robinson. The Chargers finished the regular season with an 18-3-1 record (13-1 in conference play) and earned the school's second NCHSAA playoff berth in as many years.