The Knightly News: September 4, 2025

Contents

Featured Items

Board Election
Online Vote
September 8 – 9 

Now Accepting 
Sibling Applications
for 2026-27

Lunchtime 
College Visits Begin
September 9

A Prayer for the CCS Board of Directors

Lord, Thank you for those you have called to serve on our board. We pray that you will give each of them the wisdom to discuss important issues fully and to make decisions wisely. We thank you that you have guarded and guided the development of this school for nearly three decades. May our board and administration always seek your will as they discern and plan for the present and future of the school. Amen.

School-Wide Information

Important Dates

TOMORROW! – Friday, September 5 – Lost & Found (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – Families may look for lost items under the West Canopy (the side of the building closest to the student parking lot). Any unclaimed items will be donated or discarded. Each week, campus-wide items are consolidated in the K-2 stairwell. If you cannot find your belongings in the hallway bins, check the K-2 stairwell throughout the month. If you have any questions, contact Ellen Wentz.

Monday-Tuesday, September 8-9 – Voting for Board Members – Eligible corporation members can expect to receive an email on Monday, September 8, with instructions for how to vote for board members in the upcoming board election. There are two seats to be filled:

Tuesday, September 9 – Monthly Board Meeting – All corporation members are invited to attend the Corporation Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 9. Election results will be announced.

    • Where: Theater
    • When: 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 18 – Muffins for K-12 Moms – After carpool, head to the Pavilion to fellowship with Upper and Lower School moms! This event is just for moms. Students will go to class as normal.

  • Where: Pavilion
  • When: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Health & Safety

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Apply Now for Siblings – 2026-2027 School Year – 50% of our rising Kindergarteners come from current CCS families. To avoid a current CCS family being placed in the waiting pool, submit your application early. Spread the word! Tell your friends and family to apply now! There are two ways to access the application:
    • Parent Portal – “Apply for Siblings” (red tab on the bottom right corner), or
    • CCS website – “Admissions” drop down menu, then click on the “Apply” button.
2025-26 Approved Student Tutors – Looking for extra academic support for your child? Consider employing one of the approved Rhetoric School student tutors. Contact information and subject specialties are listed here. (This is also housed on the Parent and Student Portals.)
 
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. 
 
Registration for This Year’s 25th Annual CCS Golf Classic Is Open! – 

If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, contact Ellen Wentz.

Lower School (K-5)

Important Dates

Wednesday, September 10 – Quarter 1 Midterm Reports for Grades 2-5 – Available on the Parent Portal after 3:30 p.m.

Friday, September 12 – Kindergarten Patriotic Day – This special day will feature crafts in the classroom, a parade to the oak tree, and story time presented by visitors from the Daughters of the American Revolution in colonial dress.

Tuesday, September 16 – First Grade Field Trip to the Planetarium

ANNOUNCEMENTS

K-5 CO-CURRICULARS

Upper School (6-12)

Important Dates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bowties for Rhetoric School Boys Uniform – 

Parking Space Availability for Sophomores – Parents of sophomores should check their email for an update on parking availability.

Varsity Football Games Themes – Get ready for a fun-filled season of cheering on the Knights! Here are the game attire themes presented by this year’s Social Executive Team: 

    • September 5 (CCS vs. Sandhills) – USA (red, white, and blue)
    • September 12 (CCS vs. Life Christian) – Neon
    • September 19 – AWAY (CCS @ Wake Christian) – Camo
    • September 26 – Homecoming (CCS vs. John Paul II) – Blue (Grades 9 and 10) and Gold (Grades 11 and 12)
    • October 24 (CCS vs. Arendell Parrott) – Pink Out
    • October 31 (CCS vs. St. David’s) – Costumes

College Counseling

Important Dates

By Monday, September 8 – Seniors Interested in Highly Selective Scholarships – Students, meet with Ms. Smith (Calendly link) to understand the process, deadlines, and nominating procedure.

Lunch Time College Visits – Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors – Come engage with college reps and learn about the educational opportunities on their campuses. Students sign up via Scoir. Parents are welcome to attend.

  • Where: Commons Area
  • When: 12:20 – 1:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, September 9 – Stanford University
    • Wednesday, September 10 – Case Western Reserve University
    • Thursday, September 11 – Covenant College, Western Carolina University, and Fairfield University
By Thursday, September 11 – PSAT Make-Up Test for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors – If you missed the free digital at-home practice PSAT, use this link to register for a make-up test. You must register by Thursday, September 11.   

Wednesday, September 17 – Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit Meeting – Parents and students in grades 10-12 can learn about AP classes available at CCS, AP Exam Only offerings, and Dual Credit. 

  • Where: Theater
  • When: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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.

Co-Curriculars

ARTS

Saturday, September 6 – CCS Art Session at North Carolina Museum of Art –  Join us for a creative plein air art session on location!  Join Mrs. Jess and Mrs. Blanchard with your art gear and folding chairs. All skill levels welcome; all you really need is a pencil and paper! 
    • Who: Students, Parents, Staff
    • Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, in the Rodin Garden
    • When: 10:00-11:30 a.m., weather permitting
NC State Fair – Arts and Photography – CCS will be submitting student work in the K-12 school show.  Any students wishing to submit artwork on their own to the NC State Fair need to use the forms on this link for upcoming dates and requirements.
 
Blakey Prize in Fine Arts – An Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) Student Competition – This is a wonderful competition featuring artwork from students across ACCS schools. Entries are not due until April, so there is plenty of time to plan and work. Categories are in drawing and painting. Express interest in learning about the requirements by emailing Mrs. Jess or Mrs. Blanchard and visiting the webpage.

UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Basketball Early Evaluations – 

  • Where: Gym
  • When:
    • Logic School Girls: Saturday, September 20, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
    • Logic School Boys: Saturday, September 13 and September 20,  8:30-10:00 a.m.
    • Rhetoric School Girls: Saturday, September 13 and September 20, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
    • Rhetoric School Boys: Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

  • Blue (Logic School) Boys Basketball (Winter)

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