Contents

Featured Items

2024-25
Re-Enrollment
Opens Today!

Upper School Band
& Chorus Concerts
December 16

K-12 
Early Release Day
December 19

A Prayer for Advent  

Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!’ Amen. – Henri J.M. Nouwen

A Prayer for Christmas  

Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus,
That we may share in the song of the angels,
The gladness of the shepherds,
And worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hate
And open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift
And good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing, which Christ brings
And teach us to be merry with clear hearts.

May the Christmas morning make us
Happy to be thy children
And Christmas evening bring us
To our beds with grateful thoughts
Forgiving and forgiven
For Jesus sake
Amen.

— Robert Louis Stevenson

Development Update

$3.2 MILLION PLEDGED TOWARD OUR $4 MILLION GOAL – 

Raise your hand as high as you can! Make your pledge today! 

Click here  to indicate your 3-year pledge, set up a recurring donation, or make an online donation. There are a few ways to give, including transferring appreciated stock. Cary Christian School is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, therefore donors may be eligible for a tax benefit to the extent of the law.   

Seeking further information?

  • Connect via email with Robbie or Kelly.
  • Call 919-303-2560 and ask for either of them. 
  • Stop by the Headmaster’s office anytime!
  • We are also happy to provide the campaign brochure and pledge envelope. Just let us know! 
 

School-Wide Information

– IMPORTANT DATES – 

TODAY, Thursday, December 14 – Wednesday, January 10 – Online Re-Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year Is Open! – Click here to begin.

2024-2025 Re-Enrollment – The re-enrollment fee is $175 per student. Access re-enrollment in your 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).  Click here to access the 2024-25 Tuition and Fees Schedule. 

  • UPDATE: Full-Day Kindergarten (2nd Semester 2025) – Kindergarten has moved to a full-day experience for the second semester of the school year. Half-day Kindergarten will remain an option for parents for the first semester. The full-day Kindergarten has allowed us to increase our capacity to offer an excellent classical education. Kindergarten is a child’s first taste of Cary Christian School. We have designed an intentional program that meets children where they are spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Additional time will enable us to better support the child’s love of learning and help curiosity and play find their way to inquiry and innovation. The additional time will also help to cultivate the contemplative habits of story, play, laughter, and discussion as we aim to meet learning objectives in an excellent way that works with the grain of the child. The Tuition and Fee Schedule reflects this change.
  • 2024-2025 Academic Calendar– Click here to access all academic days for the next school year. This calendar includes Early Releases days, breaks, SSP, and the Rhetoric School Fall Retreat.  
Friday, December 15 – Lost & Found – Families may look for lost items between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. under the West Canopy (the side of the building closest to the baseball field). 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 or gym bins, please check the K-2 stairwell throughout the month. If you have any questions, contact Ellen Wentz.
 
Friday, December 15 – Annual CCS Alumni Basketball Game – This year’s Varsity Boys Basketball team will play against CCS Basketball Alumni. All CCS families are invited to come watch this fun annual event!
  • Where: Gym
  • When: 6:00 P.M. 

REMINDER! Saturday, December 16 – Logic and Rhetoric School Band Annual Christmas Concert Presents “Sounds of the Season” –All CCS families, friends, and neighbors are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music and joy. There is no cost to attend, so you will want to arrive early for the best seats! Contact Mr. Dwight Dillon, Instrumental Arts Program Director, with any questions or for additional information.

  • Where: Gym
  • When: 1:00 P.M.
REMINDER! Saturday, December 16 at 7:00 P.M. – CCS Choral Arts Department Presents “King of Glory, King of Love” – All CCS families, friends, and neighbors are invited to attend this Christmas cantata created by Sue C. Smith, David Moffit, and Travis Cottrell. This program features a variety of Christmas classics and original music that tells the story of Christ from the manger to the cross and beyond through witness and song. We are returning to Cary First Baptist Church located at 218 S. Academy Street in downtown Cary for this special event. Admission is free, but you will want to arrive early for the best seating possible. If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact Mr. James Baker, Director of the CCS Choral Arts Program.  
 

Tuesday, December 19 – Early Release Day – There is no After-School Care and no lunch. Students need to bring a healthy snack and water bottle.

Dismissal Times:

  • 12:15 P.M.  Rhetoric School (9-12) – Final Exam Schedule
  • 12:15 P.M. Logic School (6-8) and Lower School (K-5)

Wednesday, December 20 – Tuesday, January 2, 2024 – Christmas Break – School Closed  

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, January 9 – Firm Foundations – These monthly meetings, January-May, are designed for CCS parents who want to dig deeper into the world of classical, Christian education. Hear from CCS guest speakers, read and discuss several books related to our mission, and help build community among fellow parents. For those interested in becoming eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, these sessions help serve as a conduit to satisfy some of the prerequisites necessary for Board service eligibility. To learn more, click here.

  • Where: Theater
  • When: 8:00-9:30 A.M. 
SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, January 9 – Monthly Board Meeting
  • Where: Theater
  • When: 5:00 P.M.
 

– ANNOUNCEMENTS – 

Quarter 3 Events Calendar is Available – Click here to download or access it in the parent and student portals.

2023-24 Yearbook on Sale for $55 – It’s time to order this keepsake on Jostens.com. Search for Cary Christian School, then follow the prompts. The price increases to $60 if purchased after January 26.

Lower School (K-5th)

– IMPORTANT DATES –   

Grades 4-5 Boys Wrestling Clinic – Registration opened December 14 – Click here for more information and click here to register.

Monday, December 18 – Tuesday, December 19 – Christmas Spirit Days – To celebrate the Christmas season, our students can enjoy some fun dress-down days together!

  • Monday, December 18 – Christmas Socks or Crazy Socks with Daily Uniform
  • Tuesday, December 19 – Christmas Outfit Day (wear red and green, Christmas sweaters or dresses, Christmas pajamas, or any fun Christmas attire)

January 4 – Grade 4 Symphony Field Trip – Fourth Graders will attend an educational performance of the NC Symphony, exploring musical fundamentals such as melody, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, and texture. 

Friday, January 5 – Quarter 2 Report Cards – Available in Parent Portal after 3:30 P.M.

Upper School (6th-12th)

– IMPORTANT DATES –

Friday, December 15 – Rhetoric School Independent Study Day for Final Exams – No classes will be held for grades 9-12. School attendance is not required. Teachers will be available from 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. in their classrooms for pre-arranged subject-specific review sessions or for individual drop-in “office hours” as communicated directly to their students. If students are not meeting with a teacher, they should not be on campus. Attire: If coming on campus, refer to Parent Resources below for CCS Spirit Day Dress Code Guidelines.
 
Logic School Christmas Spirit Days – To celebrate the Christmas season, Logic School students can enjoy some fun dress-down days together!
  • Monday, December 18: Christmas Sweater Day (with CCS daily uniform pants/shorts/skirts)
  • Tuesday, December 19: Christmas Outfit Day (wear red and green, Christmas sweaters or dresses, or any fun Christmas attire!)
Monday-Tuesday, December 18-19 – Rhetoric School Final Exams – Semester Final Exam days are Early Release days with dismissal at 12:15 P.M. on Monday and Tuesday for Rhetoric School (grades 9-12). Students need to bring a healthy snack, water bottle, calculator, and a book to read if they finish early. No lunch period and no electives. Make transportation arrangements for the 12:15 P.M. dismissal.
 
Monday, December 18: 
  • 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. – Science
  • 10:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. – History
 
Tuesday, December 19: 
  • 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. – Math
  • 10:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. – Literature
Attire: Regular CCS Daily Uniform is required during Semester Final Exams.
 

Wednesday, January 3 – Rhetoric School Snow Ball Dance (Grades 9-12) – We look forward to the annual Snow Ball Dance on January 20 at 7:00 P.M. in our school gym. Christmas Break is a great time to start looking for the semi-formal dresses and suits! Click here to read more about details and attire for this fun celebration!

Friday, January 5 – Quarter 2 Report Cards – Available in Parent/Student Portals after 3:30 P.M.

 – ANNOUNCEMENTS –
 
Winter/Christmas Break NC DMV Learner’s Permit Appointments — If you need a North Carolina Driver Eligibility Certificate (DEC) for a WINTER BREAK appointment at the NC DMV, this certificate is supplied by the school to attest to the student being in good academic standing. Requests for a signed and embossed DEC form must be made to our Upper School receptionist Kailyn Eskridge no later Monday, December 18 and picked up before noon on Tuesday, December 19. The school building is closed, and staff is not available to provide DECs from December 20-January 2.
 

Elective Change Requests window is now closed. If a student requested to move out of a year-long course, the request will not be processed for the Semester 2, except for those who made prior arrangements with Mr. Seitz before the school year started.   

Year-long electives are: 

  • Logic School Choir, Grade 6-8
  • Rhetoric School Concert Choir, Grades 9-12
  • Band, Grades 6– 12
  • Debate, Grades 9-12
  • Yearbook, Grades 9-12
  • Logic School Advanced/NCTC Drama, Grades 7-8  

College Counseling

– IMPORTANT DATES –

Thursday, January 4 – 2020-2023 Alumni Luncheon (12:00-1:00 P.M.) – A special luncheon is planned for CCS alumni in the Commons Area. If you are a parent of a graduate, please share this information. Alumni are encouraged to RSVP by December 27 to Mrs. Teshia McGinnis. If the deadline is missed, bring a lunch to enjoy during this time.

Wednesday, January 10 – Junior College Counseling Meeting for Parents and Students – Mark your calendar for the second group College Counseling meeting. – This is the final grade-wide meeting this year and Ms. Smith will cover important action items for Juniors. All Juniors and parents (at least one) must attend.

  • Where: Theater
  • When: 7:00-8:00 P.M.

 – ANNOUNCEMENTS –

Seniors – A few notes for you:

  • Update your Scoir account as you hear back from colleges. Send Ms. Smith copies of scholarship offers for her to enter your information into Scoir as you receive them.
  • For documents that need to be received by January 1, students must submit their application and indicate it in Scoir by Thursday, December 28 at noon. You must also email Ms. Smith.

Career Connections Database – Parents, would you be interested in sharing about your career with our Rhetoric students on February 23 at Career Connection Day? We would love to have you participate! Please complete this short form so that we know your field and position.  

Co-Curriculars

– ARTS –

REMINDER! Saturday, December 16 – Logic and Rhetoric School Band Annual Christmas Concert Presents “Sounds of the Season” –All CCS families, friends, and neighbors are invited to enjoy an afternoon of music and joy. There is no cost to attend, so you will want to arrive early for the best seats! Contact Mr. Dwight Dillon, Instrumental Arts Program Director, with any questions or for additional information.

  • Where: Gym
  • When: 1:00 P.M.

REMINDER! Saturday, December 16 at 7:00 P.M. – CCS Choral Arts Department Presents “King of Glory, King of Love” – All CCS families, friends, and neighbors are invited to attend this Christmas cantata created by Sue C. Smith, David Moffit, and Travis Cottrell. This program features a variety of Christmas classics and original music that tells the story of Christ from the manger to the cross and beyond through witness and song. We are returning to Cary First Baptist Church located at 218 S. Academy Street in downtown Cary for this special event. Admission is free, but you will want to arrive early for the best seating possible. If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact Mr. James Baker, Director of the CCS Choral Arts Program.  

December 22 – NCDOT Aviation Art Contest Entries Are Due – For more information, visit the website and the contest information, click here.
 
– ATHLETICS –
 
Friday, December 15 – Annual CCS Alumni Basketball Game – This year’s Varsity Boys Basketball team will play against CCS Basketball Alumni. All CCS families are invited to come watch this fun annual event!
  • Where: Gym
  • When: 6:00 P.M. 
Coaches Still Needed! – Multiple coaching positions open! See the list of coaching needs below. If you are interested, contact Jeff Poore.
 
Spring 2024:
  • Gold Track & Field (Middle School)
  • Gold Girls Soccer (Middle School)
  • Varsity Lacrosse
  • Varsity Boys Tennis

Fall 2024:

  • Varsity Girls Tennis
  • Gold Girls Tennis

Parent Resources

Veracross Portal
My Hot Lunchbox
School Supply Lists
Carpool Information
Quarterly Calendar
Whom to Contact?
Uniform Guidelines
Parent & Student Handbook
After-School Care Info

Our prayer for our school is that the Lord would use Cary Christian to call each of our students to be rooted and grounded in love . . . filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:17-19).