Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki stands with the staff of the Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills during the celebration Friday, July 7, 2026.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
This is a mural inside the new school.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
The staff of the Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hill pose outside the new building.
CONCORD — As Cabarrus County Schools prepares to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, the district is marking the occasion with a series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies showcasing more than $71 million in investments in its facilities and educational programs.
PHOTOS : New Opportunity School aims to benefit students in alternative setting
Cabarrus County Schools' new Opportunity School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 6, celebrating a new facility designed to support middle and high school students who benefit from alternative educational settings.
Those in attendance listen as officials talk about the new facilites for Opportunity School.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki talks about the importance of the Opportunity School.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
Cabarrus County School Board Chairperson Rob Walter speaks at the ceremony.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
The plaque at the Opportunity Schools shows the politicians involved in the construction along with the architect and builder.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
The staff of the Opportunity School pose for a photo at the new facility.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
This is a mural inside the new school.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
The Opportunity School has a small gym.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki and Principal Beverly Mack cut the ribbon the new Opportunity School.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
A mural celebrates the rich history of Beverly Hills, which was an elementary school for several decades on the site.
Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki stands with the staff of the Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills during the celebration Friday, July 7, 2026.
PHOTOS - Celebrating the new Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills
Cabarrus County Schools officially opened its new Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, celebrating a major investment in early childhood education and a program that has served the county's youngest students for more than 15 years.
A mural celebrates the rich history of Beverly Hills, which was an elementary school for several decades on the site.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
Folks gather for the celebration of the new building and opening.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
A plaque shows the political leaders and architect for the building.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
The staff of the Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hill pose outside the new building.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
The Buddy Bench is dedicated to the memory of Noel McCall.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
The front office features the mural of the history of Beverly Hills.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
The playground is especially suited for preschoolers.
MICHAEL MARTIN/Cabarrus County Schools
Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki stands with the staff of the Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills during the celebration Friday, July 7, 2026.
Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki stands with the staff of the Mary Frances Wall Center at Beverly Hills during the celebration Friday, July 7, 2026.
