Contents
Featured Items
GoPlaySave
Kick-Off
August 25
Upper School
Individual Picture Day
August 27
Lower School
Individual Picture Day
August 28
A Prayer for Those Involved in Sports
O God, you gave us bodies—as well as minds and hearts—with which to praise and worship you. Our sports and exercises are a fitting use of gifts and talents you have given us. Bless our workouts and the games we play, and those with whom we exercise or compete. Give us strength, endurance, courage and agility as we compete or train. Keep us safe and healthy as we celebrate our physical and mental skills in sport.
– Xavier University
School-Wide Information
Important Dates
Monday, August 25 – GoPlaySave Kick-Off – Let’s raise money for our teachers! Every dollar raised goes directly to our teacher appreciation efforts!
- Orders Due: Monday, September 15
- If you do not wish to participate, return the sample coupon book to your child’s teacher.
Friday, August 29 – Early Release Day – K-8 parents, do not arrive early as this disrupts the carpool flow for the 9-12 Dismissal.
- Attire – CCS Spirit Wear (Non-Uniform Day guidelines (page 39)
- No lunch or After-School Care programs (Bring water bottle and snack.)
- Dismissal Times –
- Grades 9-12: 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Grades K-8: 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Health & Safety
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2025-26 Athletic Pass – All CCS students, parents, grandparents, and guests receive free admission to regular season home games. Fans of visiting teams will be charged an entry fee to help support our athletic program.
- Download the 2025–2026 CCS Athletic Pass (business card size – print at 100% or screenshot for an electronic pass) and present it at the gate for admission to any CCS home sporting event.
2025-2026 Yearbooks – Now on Sale! – Make your purchase now through Jostens, click here, while they are at the lowest price they will be for the year. For grades K-5 orders, include the name of your child’s homeroom teacher on the order form.
Monday-Tuesday, September 8-9 – Voting for Board Members – There are two seats to be filled in the board election next month. For your review, the Board Nominee Profile for each of the 2025-26 candidates is posted on the Parent Portal under the Corporation tab at the top of the page.
Eligible corporation members can expect to receive an email with instructions for how to vote for board members in the upcoming board election. All corporation members are invited to attend the Corporation Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 9. Election results will be announced.
Yay, Lunch! Orders – Click here for some helpful tips as you place orders through our new lunch vendor.
Lower School (K-5)
Important Dates
Thursday, August 28 – Lower School Students (Grades K-5) and Staff Individual Picture Day – Get your smiles ready! Lifetouch Individual Picture Day is coming soon! Order picture packages early & save: mylifetouch.com. Login or create an account with your Picture Day ID: EVTBNN3N7
- All students will wear Dress Uniform for Picture Days.
- All students will be photographed, regardless of whether they purchase picture packages.
- Student and staff photos will be used for our School Yearbook and the free Student ID cards.
Thursday, August 28 – Fifth Grade Fossil Dig – Our fifth-grade paleontologists will bring tools to carefully excavate and record their findings of fossils. Parents are welcome to attend. A signup for volunteers is posted in ParentSquare. Be sure to park in a parking spot as this event will lead up to normal carpool.
- Where: 3rd-5th Grade Sidewalks
- When: 1:00 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, September 5 – Kindergarten Proof of Immunizations – Upload your child’s immunization record in Magnus to be compliant with NC law.
K-5 CO-CURRICULARS
Upper School (6-12)
Important Dates
TOMORROW! – Friday, August 22 – Eighth Grade Retreat at Camp Royall
TOMORROW! – Friday, August 22 – Convocation for Rhetoric School and Logic School
Tuesday, August 26 – Rhetoric School Club Expo – Learn about the many opportunities to get involved in clubs that help students pursue personal and professional interests.
- Where: Gym (No food in gym – Eat lunch before or after Expo visit.)
- When: 12:20-1:00 p.m.
- Cell Phones: Bring your phone to scan QR codes to join clubs.
Wednesday, August 27 – Upper School Students (Grades 6-12) and Staff Individual Picture Day – Get your smiles ready! Lifetouch Individual Picture Day is coming soon! Order picture packages early & save: mylifetouch.com.
Login or create an account with your Picture Day ID: EVTBNN3N7
- All students will wear Dress Uniform for Picture Days.
- All students will be photographed, regardless of whether they purchase picture packages.
- Student and staff photos will be used for our School Yearbook and the free Student ID cards.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, September 5 – 7th and 12th Grade Proof of Immunizations – Upload your child’s immunization record in Magnus to be compliant with NC law.
College Counseling
Important Dates
Tuesday, August 26 – Seniors and Juniors, your transcript change requests are due to Ms. Smith.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Seniors – Sign up for an individual 30-minute College Counseling meeting with Ms. Smith.
- Calendly link to schedule with Ms. Smith
- To schedule a grammar review of your essay with Mrs. Kent, use this link.
Seniors, are you interested in the UNC Morehead-Cain, NC State Park Scholarship, Levine Scholarship, or other highly selective scholarships? Students should meet with Ms. Smith by September 7 (Calendly link) to understand the process, deadlines, and nominating procedure. The application due dates are usually Oct. 1 or Nov. 1.
Co-Curriculars
ARTS
UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for coaches to lead programs for the following sports:
- Blue (Logic School) Boys Basketball (Winter)
- Gold (Logic School) Boys Lacrosse (Spring) – Position Filled!
