Featured Spotlight KANNAPOLIS CITY SCHOOLS A message from the Kannapolis superintendent after 1 month on the job FROM STAFF REPORTS Jul 21, 2025 Jul 21, 2025 0 New superintendent Dr. Sara Newell, left, works with members of the Kannapolis City Schools leadership team on a game plan for the coming school year. Kannapolis City Schools Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save FROM STAFF REPORTS New Kannapolis City Schools Superintendent Dr. Sara Newell has been on the job about a month and a half.kAm}6H6==[ H9@ 925 366? 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