Contents
Featured Items
Rhetoric School
Snow Ball Dance
January 25
“Raising Sturdy Kids”
Parent Event
January 27
“Honor A Teacher”
Nominations Due
February 3
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” – Psalm 127:3
Lord, we pray for parents. Grant them overflowing joy in the journey of parenthood. Make the days of them forming their children’s lives grow easier. Help them see the beauty in the chaos, the laughter in the tears, and the wonder of raising little ones created in Your image. I pray that parents find time in the busy schedules of life to create opportunities for further bonding, fun activities, and laughter. Place deep into their children’s hearts the model of good parenting.
Finally, Father, we pray for a deeper connection between parents and children. Weave Your love through their interactions, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and a foundation of faith.
2025-26 Enrollment
Thank you for re-enrolling your students. With 97% retention, we cannot think of a better year. There are seats open in several grades. Stepping onto our campus speaks for itself, so please share this tour link with prospective families.
School-Wide Information
– IMPORTANT DATES –
Monday, January 27 – “Raising Sturdy Kids” – Parent Event with Keith McCurdy – Click here to reserve seats for you and your guests through the Portal. Admission is free.
- Where: Gym
- When: 6:30-8:00 p.m. (General Admission – Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.)
- Note: Keith McCurdy will be on campus all day. In the morning, he will speak to our Upper School students about “Perception and What Shapes It.” That afternoon, he will meet with our staff and faculty to talk about “Understanding Your Audience.”
Monday, February 3 – “Honor A Teacher” Nomination Deadline By 5:00 p.m. – The Chamber of Commerce has announced its 25th year of the “Honor A Teacher” program among the 37 participating schools. They are seeking nominations now. To nominate an excellent teacher, click here, and be ready to describe why you believe he/she deserves this award.
Excellence in teaching – We know it when we see it. It can be the teacher who spends extra time with the students who need it most, or the teacher who is creative enough to inspire a real love of learning in a student. Perhaps it’s a teacher who cares enough to be involved with their students beyond the classroom. Whatever their methods, certain teachers make a real impact on students and their learning abilities.
Friday, February 7 – Deadline for 2025-26 Tuition Assistance Application – To learn more about the program and process, click here.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Wednesday, February 26 – Church Leaders Lunch – In the coming weeks, each student will have the opportunity to write a letter of appreciation to a pastor or other leader at their church. Those letters will be sent along with an invitation to attend our annual Church Leaders Lunch event. We are excited to welcome local church leaders to tour our campus, meet some of our students and administrators, and step into the classrooms to hear what our students are learning!
Lower School (K-5th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TOMORROW! – Friday, January 24 – Grades 1 and 5 – Wright Brothers Presentation – Paul Carr visits our First and Fifth Graders to share the story of the Wright Brothers’ visit to Kitty Hawk in the early 1900s. He comes in costume as the character Wilbur Wright. Carr is a retired Air Force colonel and retired Delta International captain. He has had a life-long curiosity about the Wright Brothers and has been appearing as a Wilbur Wright story teller since 2002.
Friday, January 31 – Kindergarten 100th Day of School – Our Kindergarten students have been faithfully tallying each day of school. Today, they celebrate the number 100 and put their counting skills into practice.
Wednesday, February 5 – Quarter 3 Midterm (Grades 2-5) – Reports will be available on the Parent Portal under “My Children, Classes and Reports.”
SAVE THE DATE! – Wednesday, February 5 – Grade 2 Assembly – This is a special time for our second graders to take the stage and share what they have been learning. Parents are invited to join us for a reception after the assembly. Early dismissal for second graders will occur after the reception.
- Where: Theater
- When: 10:30 a.m.
Upper School (6th-12th)
Saturday, January 25 – Rhetoric School Snow Ball Dance –
- When: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Where: Gym
- Attire: Snow Ball Dance
Monday-Friday, February 3-7 – KnightsFest
- Rhetoric School:
- Monday – Pajamas
- Tuesday – Vacation
- Wednesday – Character/Celebrity
- Thursday – Brand Mascot
- Friday – Dress like your House
- Logic School:
- Monday – Pajama
- Tuesday – Vacation
- Wednesday – Character/Celebrity
- Thursday – Twin Day
- Friday – Dress like your House
- Where: Theater
- When: 6:15-7:15 p.m.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
College Counseling
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TODAY! Thursday, January 23 – Last Day to Register for Practice ACT – Click here.
Saturday, January 25 – In-Home Practice ACT for Sophomores and Juniors – Everyone is who is registered will receive a link from Compass Prep on Friday, January 24, to take the test. Compass Prep will offer a free one-on-one meeting to review your results. Ms. Smith recommends taking advantage of that.
SAVE THE DATE! – Wednesday, February 19 – College Admissions Panel – College representatives will share admission and other school-specific information with you. This panel is designed for Rhetoric school students and parents but is open to the entire community. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge on what makes each unique, financial aid information, and the admissions process.
- When: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
- Where: Theater
- Participating Colleges and Universities:
- North Carolina State University, an in-state public university
- University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), an out-of-state public university
- Grove City College, a private Christian college
- To be announced – a private university
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
- Update your Scoir account as you hear back from colleges.
- Send Ms. Smith copies of scholarship offers as you receive them so she can enter your information into Scoir.
Career Connections Speakers Needed – Parents, would you be interested in sharing about your career with our Rhetoric School students on Friday, February 28, for Career Connection Day? We would love to have you participate! Complete this short form so that we know your field and position.
Co-Curriculars
Thursday, April 3 – Deadline for Blakey Prize in Fine Art– This is an exclusive ACCS art competition. Visit the contest website for information and to look at past winners. Let Mrs. Blanchard know if this is something you might be interested in submitting artwork for as there are guidelines. CCS can only enter two pieces. If we have more than two works to submit, administration will vote on the entries to represent CCS.
– UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS –
Varsity & Logic School Baseball Tryout Information –
- Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex Indoor Facility (280 Brooks Park Ln, Cary, NC 27519)
- Dates: January 18 (Done!) and February 1
- Times:
- Varsity (2:00-2:45 p.m.)
- Logic School (2:45-3:30 p.m. )
Note: Players need to arrive 15 minutes early to warm up.
Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for head coaches to lead programs for the following sports:
- Varsity Football – Assistant Coach (Fall)
- Junior Varsity Football – Assistant Coach (Fall)
- Varsity Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- Varsity Girls Tennis (Fall)
- Varsity Cross Country (Fall)
- Blue (MS) Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- Gold Girls (MS) Field Hockey (Fall)
For more information, contact Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.
