The Knightly News: January 1, 2026

Contents

Featured Items

Quarter 3 
Classes Begin
January 5

Quarter 2
Report Cards
January 7

2026-27
Re-Enrollment Deadline
January 10

A Prayer for the New Year

Heavenly Father, as we stand on the threshold of a new year, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the past year’s blessings. Thank you for your faithfulness, your love, and your constant presence in our lives. We acknowledge your sovereignty over the days gone by and the days yet to come. Amen.

(Christianity.com)

School-Wide Information

TOMORROW! – Friday, January 2, 2026 – Christmas Break – School Closed

TOMORROW! – Friday, January 2 – Tuition Assistance Application Opens at 8:00 a.m. – Click here for more information. The application closes Friday, February 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Monday, January 5 – First Day of Quarter 3 Classes Begin

Saturday, January 10 – 2026-2027 School Year – Online Re-Enrollment Deadline – Click here to begin. After January 10, the late fee for re-enrollment is $700 per student.

  • The re-enrollment fee is $225 per student.
  • Access re-enrollment in the Parent Portal. To minimize issues, complete online re-enrollment with a computer and clear your browsing history/cookies. Also make sure your browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) is updated. Complete all five steps of the online process (including payment) in order.  
  • 2026-27 Tuition and Fees Schedule

Tuesday, January 13 – Monthly Board Meeting

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

SAVE THE DATE! – Wednesday, January 21 – Winter Prospective Family Open House (5:00-7:00 p.m.) – Invite your friends and family to our last Open House for the year!  This is a great opportunity for guests to come tour our campus, step into the classroom and meet our teachers, and learn about the classical Christian difference. What we have on this side of the oak tree is special; tell someone you love to come and see for themselves.  

Important Dates

Health & Safety

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Quarter 3 Events Calendar – Click here to download or access it in the CCS Parent and Student Portals.

Employment Opportunities at CCS: 

  • Lower School Teacher Assistant Position Available – Seeking a parent to serve in the role of Part-Time Teacher Assistant working in one of our K-2 classrooms, supporting the teacher by loving our students and pointing them to Christ. This position will be from 7:40 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, following the school calendar with weeks off at the same time as the students.  Contact Kelly Gardner, Lower School Dean, for more information or to express your interest.
  • Upper School & Lower School Subs Needed – Seeking occasional substitutes to lead a class in the Teacher’s absence or assist with recess support in the absence of a Teacher Assistant. Contact Kelly Gardner for Lower School subbing or Lynanne Rhoades for Upper School subbing.
 

Lower School (K-5)

Important Dates

Wednesday, January 7 – Quarter 2 Report Cards – Available in CCS Parent Portal after 5:30 p.m. – A printed copy of the report card will be sent home in your student’s Monday folder. Honor Roll ribbons will be awarded along with the printed report card.

Friday, January 9 – Rescheduled K-2 Christmas Concerts – Our Lower School students are looking forward to sharing the sounds of Christmas with family and friends. Join us for a Christmas Concert followed by a small reception in the classrooms. Afterwards, we welcome you to continue the festivities off campus with your students and loved ones. Dress uniform is required.

    • When:
      • Kindergarten – 9:00 a.m.
      • First Grade – 10:30 a.m.
      • Second Grade – 12:00 p.m.
    • Where: Theater

ANNOUNCEMENTS

K-5 CO-CURRICULARS

Upper School (6-12)

Important Dates

Wednesday, January 7 – Quarter 2 Report Cards – Available in CCS Parent and Student Portals after 5:30 p.m. 

SAVE THE DATE! – Thursday, January 22 – Senior Class Parent Meeting/SSP Convocation – Learn about the second semester senior year: academic, social, and graduation details. Then enjoy hearing from our Seniors about their SSP experience and watch the SSP video. 

    • When: 
      • 7:00-8:00 p.m. – Second Semester Senior Year meeting
      • 8:00-9:00 p.m. – SSP Experience presentation
    • Where: Theater

SAVE THE DATE! – Saturday, January 24 – Rhetoric School Snow Ball Dance – Signups begin on Monday, January 5. Get ready for this long-standing tradition by reviewing the ​dance information​ for planning your attire. 

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

College Counseling

Important Dates

Wednesday, January 14 – Juniors and Parents of Juniors – 2nd College Counseling Meeting – This is the final grade-wide meeting this year. Ms. Smith will cover important action items for Juniors. All Juniors and parents (at least one parent) must attend.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Seniors –

    • If you are applying regular decision with due dates of January 1 – 5, 2026, be sure to email Ms. Smith, after you have applied. Keep your Scoir account updated to be sure that your documents are sent on time.
    • The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened a month ago. You must create a FAFSA ID before you can apply, receive, and manage federal aid:  Click here.
    • Many private colleges use the CSS Profile to make preliminary or final college financial awards. Be sure to check your application portal or with your college financial aid office to see if this is required. Note:  There is a fee for this application.
    • Looking for scholarship information? Check out these websites:
    • To schedule meetings via Calendly, use these links: Mrs. Kent or Ms. Smith.

Juniors and Sophomores –

    • Practice ACT – In-Home Practice Test on Saturday, January 31, 2026 –
      • Registration deadline: January 29, 2026
      • Use this link to register.
      • Once registered, you will receive a link from Compass Prep on Friday, January 30, 2026, to take the test.

Co-Curriculars

ARTS

Due By Friday, January 16 – Entries for the 2026 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest – This year’s contest theme is “Fly to Save Lives.” For more information regarding submissions, click here. 

Reminder – 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, especially over Christmas Break! 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

SAVE THE DATE! – Baseball Evaluations – Gold & Varsity Baseball evaluations will be held at the USA Baseball Indoor Facility (280 Brooks Park Lane, Cary) on the following dates:

    • Saturday, January 24: 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, January 31: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

All interested players should attend both sessions if possible. Additional details will be announced in January. Bring indoor gear.

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