Contents
Featured Items
Spring Drama
Production
May 1-3
Senior Thesis
Encore Night
May 8
Spring Fine Arts
Concert
May 10
A Prayer for the Arts
We know that we are created in Your image and that we, too, are creative beings. Father, you have wired us to create, to dream and design, to innovate and invent, to discover, to lead with new ideas, to set the trends and even blaze a new path. May we, through our artistic expressions, creatively communicate Your heart of love, mercy, and grace to a world that needs You.
Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to participate in Your divine plan. Whether it be story-telling on stage, screen or page, if it be dance, painting, sculpting, music, accounting or agriculture, I pray that You breathe on our works of love. May they bless and bring vibrance to our community.
– Adapted from theatrerocks.com
School-Wide Information
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TODAY! – Saturday, May 3 – K-12 Spring Art Exhibition – Plan a walk around Lower School to see a sampling of student artwork in our yearly school-wide art exhibition. Everything from carvings, wire sculptures, paintings, oil pastel work, graphite drawings, printmaking and more from grades K-12.
TONIGHT! – Thursday, May 1 – Saturday, May 3 – Rhetoric School Spring Drama Production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Magical, mischievous, and musical! Things are getting weird in the woods! Do not miss this unforgettable journey into the enchanted world of the delightful Shakespearean comedy classic that has been making audiences laugh for over 400 years.
- When: Nightly Performances at 7:00 p.m (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Saturday Matinee: 1:00 p.m (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
- Where: Theater
- Tickets: Click here to reserve seats. ($10/ticket)
- When: 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Theater
Thursday, May 8 – Senior Thesis Encore Night – You will hear four of our seniors speak on a variety of relevant and challenging biblical and cultural subjects. Each presentation will last 5-10 minutes followed by a 10-15 minute period of dialogue as they answer questions from audience members. We are especially excited to welcome CCS alumni back to campus to take part in this event- this time, from the other side of the podium!
- When: 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Theater
- Who:
- Charlotte Ayers: How has apocalyptic media shaped our eschatology?
- Adiah Howison: Is America doomed, and if so, what should be done about it?
- Landon Myers: How can biblical masculinity provide a good framework for effective fatherhood?
- Isaac Young: Can a liberal arts approach improve the STEM programs of classical schools?
Saturday, May 10 – A Salute to America – One Nation, Under God – Spring Fine Arts Concert – The Choral and Instrumental Arts Department invites the CCS community and friends to attend our annual end-of-year concert. You will not want to miss this exciting evening of music celebrating our Nation, our Armed Forces, and First Responders and their families who have sacrificed so much serving as patriots for our country. This concert features a variety of patriotic classics and original music that tells the story about our country through witness and song. We will showcase our Rhetoric and Logic School choirs and bands together in this musical tribute to our great nation.
- Where: Salem Baptist Church (1821 N Salem St, Apex)
- When: 6:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
- General Admission Seating – Free!
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
TODAY! – Thursday, May 1 – 2025-26 Tuition Draft – Reminder! The tuition draft for the 2025-26 school year begins in May. Click here to reference the new tuition rates.
Class of 2025 Commencement Seat Reservations – We are looking forward to honoring the Class of 2025 at our Commencement Ceremony! Limited General Admission Seating is available and requires a ticket for entry. If you have any questions, contact Ellen Wentz.
- When: 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.)
- Where: Salem Baptist Church (1821 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27523)
- Reserve Your Seats
2024-2025 Yearbooks – These were distributed yesterday morning. If you missed ordering a yearbook, we may end up with extras to sell. We will not have that information for a few weeks, so watch for an update in The Knightly News regarding purchasing one if we have extras to sell.
Lower School (K-5th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TOMORROW! – Friday, May 2 – Kindergarten Mothers’ Tea – This is a special time just for Moms and their Kindergarten students. The students are looking forward to presenting a program to honor their moms. You bring the hugs. We’ll provide the tissues.
- When: 11:00 a.m.
- Where: Gym
Wednesday, May 7 – Grade 1 – Field Trip to Strawberry Patch – The first graders are going to visit DJs Strawberry Patch to enjoy fresh picked strawberries with ice cream. Is there a sweeter way to celebrate a great gardening season?
Wednesday, May 7 – Grades 3-8 – Classical Learning Test (CLT) – This standardized exam is administered to all students in Grades 3 – 8 during the school day. No at-home studying or preparations are needed. Be sure to get a good night’s rest, eat a hearty breakfast, and arrive to school on time as the test will be administered at the start of the school day.
Friday, May 9 – Grade 5 – Wax Museum – As a culmination of our history curriculum, each student will dress up and present a brief speech about the life of a famous American, ranging from the early Puritans up to the Founding Fathers. We would love for parents to stop in and see the presentations.
- When: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
- Where: Gym
Upper School (6th-12th)
Wednesday, May 7 – Grades 6-8 – Classical Learning Test (CLT) – This standardized exam is administered to all students in Grades 3 – 8 during the school day. No at-home studying or preparations are needed. Be sure to get a good night’s rest, eat a hearty breakfast, and arrive to school on time as the test will be administered at the start of the school day.
Register by Friday, May 9 – Eighth Grade Retreat (August 22) – Current students in grades 7, it’s time to sign up for the Eighth Grade Retreat. You received an email on Monday with the information and registration link. Signups close May 9.
Register by Friday, May 9 – Rhetoric School Retreat (August 13-15) – Current students in grades 8-11, it’s time to sign up for the Rhetoric Retreat. You received an email on Monday with the information and registration link. Signups close May 9.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
College Counseling
– IMPORTANT DATES –
Today, May 1 – National Decision Day – Today is National Decision Day! Seniors, if you have not made your deposits – do that today, and enter your decision in Scoir. If you need to meet with Ms. Smith, use the Calendly link.
Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 23, 2025 – AP Exams – Bring your own charged laptop. If you have questions about what AP Exams you are taking, check your College Board Account. Use this link to see the locations, times, and reminders. Individual emails will be sent to students for each exam. Veracross attendance has already been documented as excused, however, communicate with your teachers.
Students, familiarize yourselves with how the digital AP Exams will flow, click here and scroll down to resources and watch the video. See email from College Counseling if you have questions.
Parents, do not order My Hot Lunch for your student if they have a noon AP Exam. They will need to bring lunch on those days.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Seniors –
- Have you made your pennant?
- Email Ms. Smith any scholarship offers that you have received, even if it is the school you have not chosen to attend in the fall.
- Essay Boot Camp – July 14 – 18 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
- Essay One Day Workshop – Saturday, August 16 (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) – Registration coming soon!
Co-Curriculars
– ARTS –
- When: June 7, 2025 – October 25, 2025
- Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Who:
- Kaitlyn Mulldune, Class of 2025
- Joshua Ju, Class of 2026
- Catherine Park, Class of 2027
Fall Sports Evaluations – Due to campus construction, some Fall Sports Evaluations will occur after school at Pleasant Park. See below for location and times. Contact Justin Kvantas, Assistant Athletic Director, with questions.
- Monday, May 19 –
- Field Hockey: Pleasant Park Field 1
- Logic School: 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
- Rhetoric School: 4:15 – 5:45 p.m.
- Boys Soccer: Pleasant Park Field 2
- Logic School: 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
- Rhetoric School: 4:15 – 5:45 p.m.
- Football: Pleasant Park Field 6
- 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Volleyball: CCS Gym
- Logic School (Blue & Gold) – 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
- Rhetoric School (JV & Varsity) – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Girls Tennis Interest Meeting: CCS Room 207
- Logic School: 2:30 p.m.
- Rhetoric School: 3:30 p.m.
- Field Hockey: Pleasant Park Field 1
- Tuesday, May 20 –
- Co-Ed Cross Country Interest Meetings: CCS Room 207
- Logic School: 2:30 p.m.
- Rhetoric School: 3:30 p.m.
- Co-Ed Cross Country Interest Meetings: CCS Room 207
Additionally, all students will be fitted for uniforms during their elective periods on May 19. This does not guarantee a roster spot. Specific fitting locations will be announced at a later date.
Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for coaches to lead programs for the following sports:
- Varsity Football – Assistant Coach (Fall)
- Junior Varsity Football – Assistant Coach (Fall)
- Varsity Girls Tennis (Fall)
- Varsity Cross Country (Fall)
- Gold (Logic School) Girls Field Hockey (Fall)
- Blue (Logic School) Boys Basketball (Winter)
For more information, contact Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.
