Mask Or No Mask: List Of Local School Systems And Their Mask Mandates For Upcoming School Year

Caryn Little,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Several local school systems have announced their mask mandates as students and staff return for the 2021-2022 school year.  WCCB Charlotte compiled a list of local school systems and where they currently stand on mask mandates:

(Schools are listed in alphabetical order)
*TBD: To Be Determined

  • Anson County Schools – Will require masks
  • Avery County Schools – Optional
  • Burke County Public Schools – Will require masks
  • Cabarrus County Schools – Will require masks
  • Caldwell County Schools – Optional
  • Catawba County Schools – Optional/Masks required for bus riders
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Will require masks
  • Cleveland County Schools – Will require masks
  • Gaston County Schools – Will require masks
  • Hickory Public Schools – Will require masks
  • Iredell-Stateseville School District – Optional
  • Mooresville Graded School District – Will require masks
  • Rowan/Salisbury Schools – Will require masks for two weeks
  • Union County Public Schools – Optional
  • Watauga County Schools – Will require masks

Check back for updates and be sure to watch WCCB News Rising and WCCB News @ TEN each day for our Back To School coverage.