The Knightly News: January 8, 2026

Contents

Featured Items

Lower School 
Christmas Concerts
January 9

2026-27
Re-Enrollment
Ends January 10

Prospective Family
Open House
January 21

A Prayer for the Second Semester

Lord, as we begin the next semester, make us ready, attentive and available to hear you. Thank you for the gift of being able to rise each day with the assurance that you walk through it with us. Thank you for the gifts of creativity and uniqueness, and the energy to put them to good use. May all that we are today, all that we try to do today, may all our encounters, reflections, even the frustrations and failings all be placed in your hands. May the work we do and the way we do it, bring new hope, new life, and courage to all we come in contact with this semester. We thank you, Lord. Amen.

(adapted from Marquette University)

School-Wide Information

Important Dates

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

Monday, January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – School Closed

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.  

Health & Safety

Here are a few reminders to help us keep our families and our school community healthy this winter:
    • Wash Hands! This is the #1 way to reduce the spread of germs and bacteria that cause infections and leads to illness.
    • Eat Healthy Foods! Fueling your body with proper nutrition and hydration is essential in fighting off illness.
    • Take Vitamins! (Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D, Quercetin, etc.) These help to boost your immune system, strengthening natural immunity.
    • Get Adequate Sleep! This is extremely necessary for brain function and mental health.
It is imperative that a sick child be given time to recover from their illness prior to sending them back to school. When unhealthy children are home, school keeps moving as it should, but when unhealthy children are at school, it inhibits the flow of learning for many of their peers, teachers, staff members, and themselves. 
 
For questions, please refer to the regarding CCS Health Policy (page 44 of the Parent and Student Handbook).
 
Amber Boger and Annie Edwards 
CCS Health Office
 
“Students must be healthy to be educated and educated to be healthy.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

TOMORROW! – Friday, January 9 – Rescheduled K-2 Christmas Concerts – Our K-2 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. 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

Quarter 2 Report Cards – These were posted to the CCS Parent and Student Portals on Wednesday afternoon, January 7. 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.

K-5 CO-CURRICULARS

Upper School (6-12)

Important Dates

NEW DATE! – Thursday, January 15 – 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

Saturday, January 24 – Rhetoric School Snow Ball Dance – Sign up by Thursday, January 15. 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

Quarter 2 Report Cards –  These were posted to the CCS Parent and Student Portals on Wednesday afternoon, January 7. If there are any questions or concerns, please email the teacher and encourage your child to arrange a time to speak with his/her teacher.  

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, each accompanied by at least one parent, must attend.

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

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 –

    • If you are applying regular decision, be sure to email Ms. Smith, after you have applied. Keep your Scoir account updated to ensure 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

Friday, January 16 – 2026 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest – Deadline for Entries – 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

Track & Field Interest Meeting & Evaluation Information – 
    • Evaluations:
      • When: Tuesday, February 10, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
      • Where: Mills Park 
Friday, January 23 – Gold (Logic School) Lacrosse Demo Day & Interest Meeting –
    • When: 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
    • Where: Competition Field

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): 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
      • Gold (Logic School): 6:00-7:30 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. 

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