The Knightly News: May 29, 2025

Contents

Featured Items

Re-Threads
Consignment Sale
June 3

Summer
Reading Lists
Grades 3-12

Education concept - school backpack with books and other supplies

Planning
Ahead for
2025-26

Things to Pray for Students in Daytime & Overnight Summer Camps  

  • Moments that will shape their lives
  • Connections with friends, old and new, and their counselors/leaders
  • A sense of community (Kids who don’t fit in will be included. Kids that have nothing in common with each other would become friends.)
  • To be captivated by their beautiful surroundings
  • Walls they’ve built up would begin to be torn down.
  • As kids hear about our need for Christ, pray that the truth of the gospel would pierce their hearts and they would realize that no matter where they are, they share this need.
  • Fun and safety as they participate in activities
  • An openness to the teaching presented during worship time and cabin devotions
  • Curiosity and the freedom to ask questions about their faith
  • A willingness to learn, challenge themselves, and grow
  • Wisdom, as they make any choices
  • That the Spirit would be moving kids to surrender to Christ and invite Jesus into their lives
  • That those who know Christ will love him more deeply and be strengthened in their walk with him

– Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center and The YoungLife Leader blog, adapted

School-Wide Information

IMPORTANT DATES –

Tuesday, June 3 – Re-Threads Consignment Sale – Use this weekend to tag and hang uniform pieces that you would like to sell. This flyer will give you all the details on buying and selling. If you would like to volunteer for Re-Threads, click here, we still have lots of open slots to have a successful sale, especially the late shift. Note: Volunteers will have the opportunity to shop the sale before the general public! If you have any questions, email Ellen Wentz

    • When: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
    • Where: Gym

SAVE THE DATE! – Monday, October 27 – 25th Annual CCS Golf Classic – Each year, friends of CCS lace up their spikes for a fun day on the links to support our amazing school! If you would like to be contacted in July/August regarding limited sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ellen Wentz

ANNOUNCEMENTS –     

Class of 2025 Graduation – It was a glorious day to celebrate with our graduates and their families! Enjoy access to the Senior Assembly and Graduation videos, photos, and more… all available through this link.

2025-26 INFORMATION –     

2025-26 Calendars –

ANNOUNCEMENTS –     

Uniform Updates – Refer to the most recent Oak Tree newsletter about how we are seeking to change the meaning of our uniform and refer to the 2025-26 Parent-Student Handbook (always available in the portal) to review with your child(ren) as you begin shopping for next school year. 

  • New for 2025-2026 School Year:
    • Hoodies, items with a hood and no zipper, are no longer allowed in the classroom. Only Flynn O’Hara or approved online Spirit Store clothing may be worn during the school day. Between now and the end of the first quarter, we will review specific garments for consideration to be reinstated for approved wear.
    • Belt Colors: brown or navy (K-12)
    • Dress Uniform:
      • Girls Socks/Tights (K-5)- white knee socks or no-show socks; only white tights; no leggings
      • Girls Socks/Tights (6-12) – no-show socks, navy tights, nude or navy pantyhose; no leggings
      • Boys Socks – tan/khaki
  • Reminders:
    • Students grow during the summer, so prepare for next school year by purchasing properly fitting clothes (not too short, too tight, or too baggy).
    • No Smart Watches (K-8); 9-12 same expectations as phone usage
    • Dress Uniform Days require dress shoes; no tennis shoes
    • Any “Senior/Class of…..” gear does not transfer to siblings.
CCS After-School Program – Staff Interviews for 2025-2026 School Year Are you 16 or older, energetic, love working with children, and ready to be a good role model to our Lower School students? If so, a job in our CCS After-School Program may be for you.  If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mrs. Hillsgrove.
 
2024-25 Yearbooks – There are no extra yearbooks available for purchase. Stay tuned for next year’s order that we will begin advertising in August. 

Lower School (K-5th)

IMPORTANT DATES –

ANNOUNCEMENTS –

Summer Reading – Join us this summer as we travel together through the pages of great books! The books will be sent home with the students during the last week of school to be read over the summer individually or as a family. There will not be a graded assessment upon return in the fall, but make sure you complete the reading, so that you’ll be able to participate in the related book activities and discussions that will kick off our fall semester.

  • Rising 3rd grade: Stuart Little by E.B. White
  • Rising 4th grade: The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo
  • Rising 5th grade: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
  • Rising 6th grade: The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis

2025-26 Supply Lists –

  • Grades K-5 – Click here.
  • To save time, click here for the School Toolbox program, which offers pre-packaged supplies delivered to your door!

Upper School (6th-12th)

IMPORTANT DATES –    
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS –

Logic School (Grades 6-8) All-Year Academic and Co-curricular Honors – These were announced and awarded at the End-of-Year Assembly. 
 
Rhetoric School Academic Achievements – Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding academic achievements: 

2025-26 Uniforms – Refer to the 2025-26 Parent-Student Handbook (always available in the portal) and review the changes noted above in the All-School section as you begin shopping for next school year. Rising 9th graders and new Rhetoric School students, order your CCS Blazer early from FlynnO’Hara to receive it in time for the first day of school. You can also check out the selection of used blazers at the Re-Threads uniform sale. (Look for event info in the All-School section).

Summer Reading – Click here to access the Upper School Summer Reading Program!

Upper School Summer Reading – A Reminder— Students should have received their summer reading book from their literature teacher at the end of the school year. Rising eleventh-grade students will need to stop by the downstairs lobby to pick up Sense and Sensibility, as noted in a previous parent email.
Please note a correction: The updated list of 2025 summer reading books can be found at this link. Last week’s communication mistakenly referenced the 2024 list.

2025-26 Supply Lists – 

    • Grades 6-8 – Click here
    • Grades 9-12 – Click here
    • To save time, click here for the School Toolbox program, which offers pre-packaged supplies delivered to your door!

2025-2026 Student Leadership – Our Upper School student leaders have been selected and we are excited to see what the Lord has in store for our students next school year! Click here to see our 2025-2026 Community Exec Teams, Class Representatives, and Club Directors. 

8th Grade and Rhetoric School Retreats – Information will be emailed in July to those who have registered.  

College Counseling

– IMPORTANT DATES

Monday-Friday, July 14-18 – College Essay Bootcamp – The College Essay Bootcamp will serve the Class of 2026 through workshopping Common App essays before they begin their senior year coursework. By the end of the week, students will learn in-depth strategies for writing college essays, students will have personal time to work with Ms. Smith and Mrs. Clarkson, and students will leave with a finished essay ready to submit. Click here to register.
 
Saturday, August 16 – College Essay Workshop – This is a one-day workshop (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) and designed to serve students who are not able to attend the College Essay Bootcamp. Click here to register.
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS –  

AP Scores – Students must go into their College Board account to see their scores, which will be available in early July. Students (especially Seniors) who want their AP Exam Scores sent to colleges may request one to be sent at no charge by June 20. Scores requested after June 20 will have a fee added.

Senior Final Transcripts – These have been sent to the school where the student is matriculating as indicated in Scoir. A hard copy will also be mailed to each Senior to keep in his/her records.

Co-Curriculars

– ARTS –

 
– UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS –

Congratulations to the following Spring Sports Teams and Athletes for Exceptional Achievements!

  • Teams:
    • Varsity Golf – State Runners Up
    • Varsity Golf, Conference Champions
    • Varsity Baseball, Conference Champions
  • Individuals:
    • Golf All Conference: Andrew Neal (Champion), Grant Bevins, Mark Devault, Bennett Brewer, Jack Devault, Jake Cullen (Honorable Mention)
    • Golf All State: Andrew Neal (State Co-Champion), Grant Bevins
    • Baseball All Conference: Jacob Reeves, Jackson Hill, Sam Snyder, Luke Dearolf
    • Baseball All State: Jacob Reeves
    • Girls Soccer All Conference: Caroline Cochran
    • Boys Tennis All Conference: Rowan Neighbors
    • Track and Field All Conference: James Callahan, David Nicolau, Eian Holmes, Connor Hudson, Demi Nicholas, Harper Ethridge, Scarlett Fairweather, Molli Crouch
    • Track and Field All State: James Callahan, Connor Hudson

The following students were inducted into the CCS Knights Hall of Fame. This is a student that attains an unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher and has achieved All State recognition from the NCISAA. 

    • Reid Miller – Field Hockey
    • Demi Nicholas – Track & Field
    • Braden Reinalda – Football
    • James Callahan – Track & Field
    • Connor Hudson – Track & Field

Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for coaches to lead programs for the following sports: 

  • Gold (Logic School) Girls Field Hockey (Fall) – Position Filled!
  • Blue (Logic School) Boys Basketball (Winter)
  • Gold (Logic School) Boys Lacrosse (Spring)

For more information, contact  Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.