The Knightly News: May 15, 2025

Contents

Featured Items

Class of 2025
Commencement
May 15

Last Day of School
K & Grades 6-11
May 22

Popsicle in love with ice cream

Last Day of School
Grades 1-5
May 23

A Prayer for End of School Year 

God of wisdom, we thank you for all the gifts you have given us throughout this school year. We praise you for giving us life, for saving us in Christ, and for choosing us to be your people.

As we come to the end of this school year, we voice our gratitude for the good things you have done in us, and we praise you for all who have shared in the work of this school.

We ask you to bless them in your love and give them refreshment and peace. We praise you, God, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

— soundmindandspirit.com

School-Wide Information

– IMPORTANT DATES –

TONIGHT! – Thursday, May 15 – Class of 2025 Commencement – Senior families and their guests have reserved seating. Our limited General Admission seating is FULL! Be sure to bring your ticket for entry. 

    • 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)
    • Livestream Link (for out-of-town guests)

TOMORROW! – Friday, May 16 – Last Day of After-School Care – There will be no after-school care the week of May 19-23. 

Tuesday-Wednesday, May 20-21 – Lost & Found – This will be our last Lost & Found of the school year…but don’t wait until the last minute – start looking NOW for any misplaced items. Each week, campus-wide items are consolidated in the K-2 stairwell. If you cannot find your belongings in the hallway or gym bins, check the K-2 stairwell anytime. On May 20 and May 21, 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. If you have any questions, contact Ellen Wentz.

– ANNOUNCEMENTS –     

CCS After-School Program – Staff Interviews for 2025-2026 School Year – Are you 16 or older, energetic, love working with children, and ready to be a good role model to our Lower School students? If so, a job in our CCS After-School Program may be for you.  If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mrs. Hillsgrove.
 
Student Medication Pick-Up – Parents who have any over-the-counter or prescription medications for their child(ren) stored at CCS, must come BEFORE the last day of school to take medication home. Please notify the Health Office in advance to schedule a time for pickup (919-303-2560, ext. 212). NO medication of any type will be stored at CCS over the summer. 

Lower School (K-5th)

– IMPORTANT DATES –

TOMORROW! – Friday, May 16 – Kindergarten Caps for Dads – This program is just for Kindergarten students and their dads. Each class will present a short play, Bible memory verse, and song.

    • When: 12:30 p.m.
    • Where: Kindergarten classrooms

Tuesday, May 20, Field Day – Field Day (EARLY RELEASE for K-5th Graders ONLY)– See ParentSquare for opportunities to get involved! We are thankful for parent volunteers who help make this day possible. Due to construction and limited parking spots, we ask that parent volunteers park at and carpool from Peace Presbyterian Church (1777 W Chatham St, Cary). Park at the back of the lot near the basketball courts. There will be no shuttles running. No K-5 After-School Care is available this day.

Thursday, May 22 – Kindergarten – End-of-Year Program and Last Day of School – Dress Uniform Required – Students will present a program in the theater followed by individual awards in the classrooms. At the conclusion of the classroom awards, students are released for the summer!

    • When: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
    • Where: Theater then Classrooms

Friday, May 23 – Grades 1-5 End-of-Year Assemblies and Last Day of School – Dress Uniform Required. – We hope parents will join us for a time to celebrate the year and honor the accomplishments of our students. Following their assembly, students are released for the summer!

    • Grades 1-2 Assembly – 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Gym
    • Grades 3-5 Assembly – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Gym
– K-5 ATHLETICS –
 
Fall Sports Evaluations – Parents of rising grade 6 athletes, if your child plans to play a fall sport, see below in the Co-Curriculars section of The Knightly News about details for the Monday, May 19 Fall Sports Evaluations.

Upper School (6th-12th)

– IMPORTANT DATES –   
Tuesday, May 20 – Rhetoric School (Grades 9-11) Independent Study Day – There are no classes on this day. Do not report to school unless you need to meet with a teacher during his/her scheduled “Office Hours” from 11:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Use this time to prepare for Final Exams. Students who choose to come on campus for Teacher “Office Hours” should wear any CCS spirit wear top and pants (jeans/sweatpants/joggers) that follow the Non-Uniform/CCS Spirit Wear Day guidelines.
 

Wednesday-Thursday, May 21-22 – Grades 9-11 Second Semester Final Exams – Refer to the exam schedule listed below. Also, please read the new Policy for Junior Final Exam Exemptions. 

    • Wednesday, May 21:
      • 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Literature Final Exam
      • 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Math Final Exam
      • Upon completion of the second exam, Rhetoric School students are dismissed to leave campus. Please make transportation arrangements accordingly.
    • Thursday, May 22:
      • 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: History Final Exam
      • 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Science Final Exam
      • 9th – 11th Graders – After completing the Science Exam, please go to the Commons Area for a time to hang out, say goodbye to classmates and teachers.Make sure your locker is empty before you leave campus.
Thursday, May 22 — Rhetoric School Student Lockers – All students, after finishing exams, need to make sure their lockers are empty before leaving campus.
 
Thursday, May 22 — Rhetoric School End-of-Year Celebration – All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders are invited to celebrate the end of school with an Italian Ice from Sunset Slush! Immediately following the last Final Exam, stop by the Commons Area and pick your flavor! (No formal awards or presentations, just a fun gathering to celebrate all your hard work this school year and to kick off a well-deserved Summer Break!)
    • When: 12:15 p.m.
    • Where: Commons Area
Thursday, May 22 — Logic School End-of-Year Awards Assembly: All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and their parents are invited to attend this assembly. We will recognize Logic School students who earned All-Year Dean’s List and All-Year Dean’s List with Distinction, recognize one 8th grader in each of the Fine Arts, and recognize Latin Exam achievements. Students will walk to the gym with their period 6 class and teacher. Students will be dismissed for the summer at the conclusion of the assembly. If your student is not attending the assembly, a parent will need to sign him/her out in-person at the Upper School front desk with Mrs. Stump by 1:15 p.m. 
  • When: 1:30-2:15 p.m.
  • Where: Gym

– ANNOUNCEMENTS –

Class Representatives for 2025-2026 – Thank you to all of the students who participated by voting for your class representatives. The following students are your representatives for the 2025-2026 school year:

    • 7th Grade:  Piper Bovenizer, Norah Kellam, Caleb Mathews, Carter Perkins, Susanna Phillip, Daniel Praet, Miles Williams
    • 8th Grade:  Eva Amrine, Matthew Cesarz, Avery Huss, Julian Njoloma, Millie Ruggero, Reagan Rushing, Zach Zadow
    • 9th Grade:  Mason Ashworth, Price Batcheller, Jake Cullen, Maddie Goncalves, Esther Holmes, Rowan Kalisiak, Evy Muse
    • 10th Grade:  Olivia Bains, June Chae, Andie Howell, Jocelyn Hsiao, Savannah Shiley, Miles Ruggero, Grace Yu
    • 11th Grade:  Evan Corson, Noelle Jess, Caitlyn Kimmel, Kharis Kurian, Rowan Neighbors, Ava Patton, Amanda Tancredo
    • 12th Grade:  Ella Kate Bovenizer, Gracie Cullen, Sam Elliott, Reed Harvey, Sawyer Lair, David Nicolau, Nickolas Roberson

College Counseling

– IMPORTANT DATES –

Tomorrow– Friday, May 16 – AP Exams – Two regular AP Exams to go: AP Physics and AP Psychology.

If you have questions about what AP Exams you are taking, see 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, but it is each student’s responsibility to communicate with his/her teachers.

If you were unable to test on the testing day, we have already communicated the date of the late AP Exam Day. Reminders will be sent. See College Board for the schedule.

– ANNOUNCEMENTS –  

AP Scores – Students must log onto their College Board account to see their scores which will be available in early July. Students (especially Seniors) who want their AP Exam scores sent free to colleges may request a free send by June 20. Scores requested after June 20 will have a fee attached.

Senior Final Transcripts – Final Transcripts for Seniors will be sent in early June to the school where the student is matriculating as indicated in Scoir. Ms. McGinnis will also mail a copy to each Senior to keep in his/her records. 

Co-Curriculars

– ARTS –

Fine Arts League of Cary – Teen Exhibit at Meredith College (Weems Gallery) – The Fine Arts League of Cary is delighted to continue to provide the Wake County Teen Exhibition as a way to promote and encourage young artists on their art journey. This program aims to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers by providing the opportunity to exhibit in a formal gallery setting and to be recognized for their work through an awards reception attended by local arts professionals and arts lovers. 
  • Dates:
    • May 15-16 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
    • May 17 (2:00-5:00 p.m.)
    • May 18, Reception and awards (2:00-4:00 p.m.)
  • CCS Students Featured in This Show:
    • Emmaline Russell, 12th grade
    • Charlotte Ayers, 12th grade
    • Joshua Ju, 11th grade
    • Lucy Rodriguez, 11th grade
    • Catherine Park, 10th grade
 
– UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS –

Monday-Tuesday, May 19-20 – 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.
    • Girls Tennis Interest Meeting: CCS Room 207
      • Logic School: 2:30 p.m.
      • Rhetoric School: 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 20 – 
    • Co-Ed Cross Country Interest Meetings: CCS Room 207
      • Logic School: 2:30 p.m.
      • Rhetoric School: 3:30 p.m.
  • Monday & Tuesday, May 19 & 20 – 
    • Volleyball: CCS Gym
      • Logic School (Blue & Gold) – 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
      • Rhetoric School (JV & Varsity) – 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
      • Please plan to attend both evaluations.

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.

Monday, May 19 – Varsity Girls Basketball Interest Meeting – Any Rhetoric school athlete interested in playing girls basketball for the 2025 season should attend. No pressure to commit. Come find out what all the hype is about! We will cover our summer schedule and next season’s plans.

    • When: 12:20-1:00 p.m. – During Lunch (Snacks will be provided.)
    • Where: Room 218

Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for coaches to lead programs for the following sports: 

  • Gold (Logic School) Girls Field Hockey (Fall)
  • Blue (Logic School) Boys Basketball (Winter)

For more information, contact  Jeff Poore, Athletic Director. 

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