Contents
Featured Items
New Family Picnic
& BTS Ice Cream Social
August 4
Meet the Teacher
Days
August 4 & 5
Welcome Back!
First Day of School
August 6
As we begin a new school year, let us pray for:
Our Students –
“Lord, give our children a thirst for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.”
Our Teachers –
“We thank you for our children’s teachers! We pray you would strengthen them with your power this school year. Give them guidance on instruction, strength to complete all the tasks and energy to joyfully interact with their students. God give them efficiency as they work. May they find times of rest.” – Lauren Gaines
Our Administration & Staff –
“O God, you who have promised wisdom to all who would ask it, we pray today for school administrators (and staff), that you would grant them clarity of mind, unity of spirit, strength of will, a heart of wisdom and the gift of your truth-bearing Spirit, so that they might be enabled to make decisions that lead to the flourishing of their teachers, staff, and students and to the wellbeing of the whole community.” – W. David O. Taylor
School-Wide Information
Keys to Success – As we prepare ourselves to live in community together as well as prepare our students for their life after Cary Christian School, we will continue to focus on our ten Keys to Success.
- Respect, Responsibility, Thoughtfulness, and Our Keys to Success – We truly believe that every student is mysteriously and wonderfully made and while they are prone to err, they are capable of glory.
- Hope for our Students: Grow in their faith and understanding of Christ and his love for them.
- Hope for Cary Christian School: Strengthen our school culture by focusing on the habits of respect, responsibility, and thoughtfulness.
- Hope for our Community: To function well, we all (students, parents and staff) need to commit to interacting with each other in this way. We have all agreed to certain standards and it is up to all of us to help our students see the beauty and benefit of these standards.
Important Dates
Thursday, July 31 – Yay, Lunch! Menu Available and Ordering Opens – See our new CCS Lunch Menu and place your orders now on the CCS Portal. Lunch is now available for all grades M-F. Discount for Yay Bucks available for a limited time.
Monday, August 4 – New Family Picnic – New families, bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the third-fifth grade playground. We are looking forward to welcoming you into the CCS family. Drinks will be provided.
- When: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
- Where: 3-5 Playground
Monday, August 4 – Family Ice Cream Social – All families are invited to a time of fellowship to kick-off the school year! We will have lawn games and ice cream. We can’t wait to see you!
- When: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- Where: 3-5 Playground
Tuesday, August 12 – Monthly Board Meeting
- When: 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Theater
Health & Safety
Tuesday-Wednesday, August 5-6 – Medication Drop-Off – Parents or Guardians may drop off all medications required for administration at school (including EpiPens, inhalers, etc.) with Mrs. Blondin, at the front desk downstairs, or to Mrs. Boger or Mrs. Edwards in the Health Office from August 5-6, or any day soon thereafter.
Note: No prescription medications will be administered without proper labeling, instruction, and parental consent.
Medicine Disbursement Policy* – CCS follows NC laws with the disbursement of both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications. Furthermore, these policies differ between Lower School and Upper School. Review these policies:
- Lower School students (Grades K-5) are NOT permitted to have over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications on them at school unless medically necessary and with approved documentation. This includes cough drops. If a Lower School student requires medication (OTC or prescribed) during school hours, it must be brought to the Health Office in its original packaging with instructions for administration.
- Upper School students (Grades 6-12) may carry a single daily dose of an over-the-counter medication (OTC) if the medication is properly labeled and in its original container.
- Students may NOT self-carry any prescription medications without completion of the proper forms and approved documentation from the Health Office. These forms are available through the Magnus Health Portal. They must be completed and signed by a parent, then reviewed by a CCS Health Office staff member prior to a medication being sent to school.
* No loose medications are permitted regardless of type per the CCS Health & Safety policy.
*If unidentified or unauthorized medications are found, they will be collected and discarded.
*It is also against school policy for a student to distribute medications to a classmate or other student.
*Refer to Medication Disbursement Policy in Parent-Student Handbook.
For further questions contact Amber Boger, Medical Wellness Director.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2025-26 Sponsorship Opportunities – Interested in advertising your business to the CCS community while benefiting the school’s budget for community development? Click here to learn about these opportunities.
SAVE THE DATE! – Friday, September 26 – Homecoming Festivities – You won’t want to miss this year’s annual Homecoming event! Get ready to cheer on the Knights, enjoy food trucks, games for younger kids, and the alumni tent. If you would like to volunteer, contact Ellen Wentz. Stay tuned for additional information.
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 August regarding limited sponsorship opportunities, contact Ellen Wentz.
Lower School (K-5)
Important Dates
Monday, August 4 – Kindergarten Meet & Greet – We are excited to invite our Kindergarten families to come and enjoy meeting their teachers and classmates. Parents will walk to the classrooms with their kindergartner, drop off their supplies, and then head to the playground for some fun!
- When: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Kindergarten Classrooms & K-2 Playground
Tuesday, August 5 – Meet the Teacher Day for Grades 1-5 – Families can stop by anytime between 8:00–11:00 a.m. to drop off school supplies and meet your children’s teachers. We look forward to greeting you and welcoming you to your new class!
Teachers will have two identical welcome sessions in their classrooms at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and will make the information available in a handout on the first day of school. No uniforms required.
- When: 8:00–11:00 a.m. (Session One: 8:30 a.m./Session Two: 9:30 a.m.)
- Where: Lower School Classrooms
Wednesday, August 6 – First Day of School– Welcome new students and welcome back returning students! We are excited for you to be here! Remember to wear your dress uniform. Start times:
- Kindergarten – 9:15 a.m. (First day only)
- 1st-5th Grade – 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday, August 6 – Kindergarten Kiss & Cry – Following drop-off, kindergarten parents are invited to join us for coffee, conversation, and to hear from Mrs. Kelly Gardner, Lower School Dean. Give your little one a kiss at their classroom door, shed a few tears, then join us for a sweet time of first-day fellowship. (Tissues provided.)
- When: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Where: Gym
Wednesday, August 6 – Kindergarten Proof of Immunizations Due – If you have not submitted your kindergartner’s immunization information (including religious or medical exemptions) before this date, you will have 30 days to become compliant according to NC law.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
K-5 CO-CURRICULARS
Lower School Offerings – We will be offering various Lower School sports and arts clinics during the fall. Look for more information in the Monday folders once school begins. Most programming will begin in late August.
Upper School (6-12)
Important Dates
TOMORROW! – Friday, August 1 – Rhetoric School (Grades 9-12) Student Schedules* will be posted on the Parent and Student Portals.
* Additional details:
- If you notice an error, email our Dean of Academics, Mr. Kevin Seitz (kseitz@carychristianschool.org) and our Registrar, Mrs. Jessica Stewart (jstewart@carychristianschool.org).
- Elective change requests will be accepted, starting on Monday, August 4 and until Tuesday, August 12. To make elective changes, you can talk with Mrs. Stewart at Meet the Teacher Day (Commons Area) or submit the form with a parent’s signature. Forms can be found on the portal (under “My Children”) or picked up at the Upper School Reception desk.
Monday, August 4 – Meet the Teacher Day – Grade 6 Parents and Students –Families can stop by anytime between 9:00–10:30 a.m. to drop off school supplies, set up your lockers, and meet your children’s teachers. We look forward to greeting you and welcoming you to your new class! No uniforms required.
- When: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
- Where: Sixth Grade Classrooms
- Note: Arrive with a printed copy of your student’s schedule.
Tuesday, August 5 – Meet the Teacher Day for Grades 7-12 – Families can stop by anytime between 8:00–11:00 a.m. to drop off school supplies, set up your lockers, and meet your children’s teachers. We look forward to greeting you and welcoming you to your new class! No uniforms required.
- When: 8:00–11:00 a.m.
- Where: CCS Campus
- Note: Arrive with a printed copy of your student’s schedule.
Tuesday, August 5 – Senior Dinner and Parking Space Decorating – We are excited for this tradition of reconnecting and kicking off the senior year! Seniors who plan to drive this upcoming year are assigned a parking space. Students can get creative and have fun by decorating their parking space or the parking lot area with sidewalk chalk (provided by CCS). Bring your own chairs.
- When: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- Where: K-2 Playground & Student Parking Lot
Wednesday, August 6 – Senior Breakfast – Seniors arrive early, park in their newly decorated parking spaces, and gather for grab-and-go breakfast food and photo fun.
- When: 7:00–7:45 a.m. (Class photo will be taken at 7:30 a.m.)
- Where: East Portico (near the 3-5 Playground)
Wednesday, August 6 – First Day of School – Welcome new students and welcome back returning students! We are excited for you to be here! Remember to wear your dress uniform.
- When: 8:00 a.m. (6th-12th Grade)
Wednesday, August 6 – All 7th and 12th Grade Students Proof of Immunizations Are Due. If you have not submitted your child’s immunization information (including religious or medical exemptions) before this date, you will have 30 days to become compliant according to NC law.
Wednesday, August 13 – Friday, August 15 – Rhetoric School Retreat at Camp Sea Gull – Information will be emailed the first week of school directly to those who registered. As a reminder, all consent forms for the retreat must be signed in Magnus by Friday, August 8.
Friday, August 22 – Eighth Grade Retreat at Camp Royall – Information will be emailed the second week of school directly to those who registered. As a reminder, all consent forms for the retreat must be signed in Magnus by Friday, August 8.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Engagement (Click here.) – Learn about the Upper School Student Leadership Program and our 2025-2026 student leaders.
Student Parking – In order for a student to park on campus, a newly signed form from both parent and student must be submitted for the 2025-26 school year.
- Seniors & Juniors: The process is two steps: parents will complete this form (under “Upper School Permissions”) on their Parent Portal (under “My Children”) and then students will sign a hard copy form to receive their permit.
If you are a Junior or Senior interested in a parking space for this school year, you must have a current driver’s license or anticipate getting one before the end of the school year. Parent forms must be completed by Friday, August 1, to guarantee your parking space; student forms can be turned in starting on Tuesday, August 5 at Meet the Teacher Day.
- Sophomores: No sophomores are permitted to park on campus until further notice. We will assess parking during August and then determine in September if spaces are available for sophomores. Updates will be posted in The Knightly News.
Off-Campus Lunch – Only juniors and seniors have the privilege of leaving campus for lunch with parent permission. If your student is allowed to go off campus for lunch, fill out this form.
Classical Learning Test (CLT) – Results are in.
- For the CLT 6/7/8 (current 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students): If you are interested in seeing the results, contact Kevin Seitz and he will email you the results.
- For the CLT 9/10 (current 10th and 11th grade students) administered in April, log into Classic Learning Test (CLT) – Alternative College Entrance Exam – Online (cltexam.com). Use your child’s school email address as the username. If your child does not know his/her password or forgot the password, reset the password. The reset will be sent through an email to your child’s school email address. Once the username and password are set, you will be directed to the results.
- For the CLT 3/4/5 (current 4th, 5th, and 6th grade): If you are interested in having the results from this test that was administered in May, email Kelly Gardner and she will email the results to you.
College Counseling
Important Dates
Monday, August 11 – Senior Parent Meeting – Ms. Laura Smith, Director of College Counseling, will cover pertinent information for parents of seniors as they navigate the college admissions process. Ms. Smith will meet with the Seniors during Rhetoric class on Friday, August 8, and Tuesday, August 12.
- When: 7:00–8:15 p.m.
- Where: Theater
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Co-Curriculars
ARTS
UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Athletics Department Page – Included on this page in Veracross are our Sports Information Guide, medical forms, athletic reminders, upcoming events, and a link to the Spirit Store. You will also find links to our calendars and to the livestream service for home games in the gym and the field.
Fall Sports Information – Click here for the full Sports Information Guide.
- Physicals Required – Students are required to have a preparticipation physical before starting practice if playing a fall sport. CCS does not offer on-campus physicals.
- Make sure you select ATHLETE in Magnus for your student.
- Upload this form into the Veracross/Magnus system.
- Friday, August 8 – Final Rosters Communicated via ParentSquare or Individual Email – Decisions will be made no later than August 8. Roster decisions are based on skill assessments in May and practice attendance over the summer. Cuts are possible if a student is not ready to compete at the appropriate level and/or if the number of students is too large for our roster to manage. This varies by sport.
- Weather Monitoring – We will monitor the weather daily to determine if we need to adjust practices. Communication will be through ParentSquare/StudentSquare.
- We may look at doing later practices for teams during the hottest time of the year.
- We may cancel or truncate practices due to storms.
- Uniforms – Athletes will be given uniforms the weeks of August 4th and 11th.
- Wednesday, August 20 – Athletic Picture Day – Parents may purchase individual and team pictures. A link will be sent to you in ParentSquare for you to make purchases. Senior banner pictures will also be taken this day.
- Sports Fees – The sports fee auto draft will be on or about September 1 for fall sports. There is a $300 athletic fee for each sport. Some sports may have higher fees in addition due to specific approved team camps or social budgets (meals).
- Team Gear – Teams will have the opportunity to purchase team gear. This information will be communicated in ParentSquare/StudentSquare. Sport specific t-shirts and sweatshirts, as well as embroidered items, are always available on the Spirit Store online site.
- Sports schedules are available for download to your phone or computer with this link. Please do not print this schedule as dates and times may change due to weather or other school requests.
