The Knightly News: January 22, 2026

Contents

Featured Items

“Honor A Teacher”
Nominations Due
January 30

Rhetoric School
Snow Ball Dance
January 31

New Seasonal Menu
Available – Begins on
February 2

A Prayer of Gratitude for Our Teachers (In light of “Honor A Teacher”nominations)

Lord, we thank you for the teachers who are shaping the minds of our children at Cary Christian School. We value the important role they play in our community, classrooms, and families, and hope they feel our love and support. Grant us ways to let them know how valued they truly are. We are so thankful that You placed them in this position and ask that You continue to do a great work in their hearts. Amen.

– ibelieve.com, adapted

School-Wide Information

Friday, January 30 – “Honor A Teacher” Nomination Deadline By 5:00 p.m. – The Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual “Honor A Teacher” program among the 37 participating schools. They are seeking nominations now. To nominate an excellent teacher, click here, and be ready to describe why you believe he/she deserves this award.

Excellence in teaching – We know it when we see it. It can be the teacher who spends extra time with the students who need it most, or the teacher who is creative enough to inspire a real love of learning in a student. Perhaps it’s a teacher who cares enough to be involved with their students beyond the classroom. Whatever their methods, certain teachers make a real impact on students and their learning abilities.

Important Dates

Health & Safety

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Yay Lunch! New Menu, Now Live! – The new “seasonal” lunch menu is now available for viewing. It will begin on Monday, February 2. Parents, remember to renew standing orders as they will end in January.

 

Lower School (K-5)

Important Dates

Friday, January 30 – Kindergarten 100th Day of School – Our Kindergarten students have been faithfully tallying each day of school. Tomorrow, they will celebrate the number 100 and put their counting skills into practice. 
 
Wednesday, February 4 – Quarter 3 Midterm (Grades 2-5) – Reports will be available on the Parent Portal under “My Children, Classes and Reports.”
 
Wednesday, February 4 – Grade 2 Assembly – This is a special time for our second graders to take the stage and share what they have been learning. Parents are invited to join us for a reception after the assembly. Early dismissal for second graders will occur after the reception.
    • Where: Theater
    • When: 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 5 – Grade 5 – Red, White, and Blue Day – The calendar might show the 5th of February 2026; however, we are celebrating the 4th of July of 1776 in conjunction with our history lessons. We will have a special assembly as well as some fun activities and games. Fifth graders may wear a patriotic shirt and/or hat.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to the 2026 Grades 3-5 Spelling Bee Winners:
    • First Place – Matthew Hamilton
    • Second Place – Reuel Abraham
    • Third Place – Eve Genstil

K-5 CO-CURRICULARS

Upper School (6-12)

Important Dates

NEW DATE! – Saturday, January 31 – Rhetoric School Snow Ball Dance –   

Monday-Friday, February 2-6 – Knights Fest
    • Rhetoric School: 
    • Logic School:
      • Tuesday – Twin Day
      • Wednesday – Character/Celebrity Day
      • Thursday – Wacky Tacky Day

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to the 2026 Logic School Spelling Bee Winners:

    • First Place – Scarlet Fairweather 
    • Second Place – Lexi Dearolf 
    • Third Place – Libby Arnett 
A Message from Academic Dean Mr. Kevin Seitz –
    • Congratulations to our Rhetoric School students who made the FALL SEMESTER 2025 Dean’s List with Distinction and Dean’s List. 
    • Our Logic School students who earned Q2 ribbons for achieving Dean’s List or Dean’s List with Distinction received them in class last Friday. 
    • Excellent effort by all of our Upper School students in Semester One. Keep up the great work!

College Counseling

Important Dates

SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, February 18 – College Admissions Panel – College representatives will share admission and other school specific information with you. This panel is designed for Rhetoric school students and parents but is open to the entire community. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge on what makes each college unique, financial aid information, and the admissions process.

    • When: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
    • Where: CCS Theater
    • Who:
      • North Carolina State University, an in-state public university
      • University of South Carolina, an out-of-state public university
      • Liberty University, a private Christian college
      • Furman University, a private university

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Career Connections Parent Speakers Needed – Parents, would you be interested in sharing about your career with our Rhetoric School students on Friday, February 27, for Career Connections Day? We would love to have you participate!

Seniors – A few notes for you:

Juniors – 

    • If you missed the Junior meeting last week, please read the PowerPoint presentation, found under College Resources in the Student Portal. Complete the assignment in Scoir, then pick up your folder from Mrs. Kent.
    • Junior Individual Meetings – It’s time for Juniors and their parents to book their individual meetings with Ms. Smith. Use this link to select a time. Meetings are scheduled during the school day and are held in Ms. Smith’s office. Parents can join in person or via the Zoom link. In preparation for these meetings, students must complete the Rising Senior Survey and PrinciplesYou in Scoir and parents must complete the Parent Brag Sheet.  

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

UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS

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:
      • Varsity (Rhetoric School): 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
      • Gold (Logic School): 2:30-4:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, January 31:
      • Varsity (Rhetoric School): 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
      • Gold (Logic School): 12:00-1:30 p.m.

All interested players should attend both sessions if possible. Bring indoor gear.

Boys Golf – Rhetoric School boys interested in playing golf this spring should contact Craig Devault. Interested Logic School boys, please contact Chad Bevins.