The Knightly News: May 28, 2026

Contents

Featured Items

Re-Threads
Consignment Sale
June 10

Summer
Reading Lists
Grades 3-12

Planning
Ahead for
2026-27

School-Wide Information

Things to Pray for Students in Daytime & Overnight Summer Camps  

    • Moments that will shape their lives
    • Connections with friends, old and new, and their counselors/leaders
    • A sense of community (Kids who don’t fit in will be included. Kids that have nothing in common with each other would become friends.)
    • To be captivated by their beautiful surroundings
    • Walls they’ve built up would begin to be torn down.
    • As kids hear about our need for Christ, pray that the truth of the gospel would pierce their hearts and they would realize that no matter where they are, they share this need.
    • Fun and safety as they participate in activities
    • An openness to the teaching presented during worship time and cabin devotions
    • Curiosity and the freedom to ask questions about their faith
    • A willingness to learn, challenge themselves, and grow
    • Wisdom, as they make any choices
    • That the Spirit would be moving kids to surrender to Christ and invite Jesus into their lives
    • That those who know Christ will love him more deeply and be strengthened in their walk with him

– Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center and The YoungLife Leader blog, adapted

Important Dates

Wednesday, June 10 – Re-Threads Consignment Sale – Now is a great time to start gathering uniform pieces that kids have outgrown. This flyer will give you all the details on buying and selling. Volunteers will have the opportunity to shop the sale before the general public! If you would like to volunteer, click this SignUp Genius link.

    • When: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
    • Where: Gym

SAVE THE DATE! – Monday, September 28 – 26th Annual CCS Golf Classic – Each year, friends of CCS lace up their spikes for a fun day on the links to support our amazing school! NOTE: The golf tournament is a full month EARLIER for 2026. Be sure to block off the correct date on your calendar and make plans now to attend!  If you would like to be contacted in June regarding limited sponsorship opportunities, contact Ellen Wentz.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Class of 2026 Graduation Day Events – It was a glorious day to celebrate with our graduates and their families! Enjoy access to the Senior Assembly and Commencement videos, photos, and more… all available through this link.

2026-27 Calendars – These are always available on the CCS Portals:

CCS After School Care Program – Staff Interviews for 2026-2027 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 Care Program may be for you.  If you are interested in learning more, please contact  Mrs. Hillsgrove. 

June and July Options – CCS Summer Camps – Summer break is here! Remember to sign up for our great summer camps on the CCS Portal.

2026-2027 Uniforms – Refer to the 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook (always available in the CCS Portal) and review the uniform guidelines as you begin shopping for next school year. 

Uniform Reminders: 

    • Students grow during the summer, so prepare for next school year by purchasing properly fitting clothes (not too short, too tight, or too baggy). 
    • No Smart Watches (K-8); Grades 9-12 – same expectations as phone usage 
    • Dress Uniform Days require dress shoes; no tennis shoes 
    • Any “Senior/Class of…..” gear does not transfer to siblings. 
    • P.E. Attire – The official CCS P.E. shirt and P.E. shorts (from FlynnO’Hara uniform supplier) are required attire for all Logic School and Rhetoric School physical education classes. Please prepare accordingly if your child is scheduled for any P.E. elective class this year. 

NOTE: We have undertaken a logo update and are now working to phase out any old logos on classroom approved clothing. Please note that anything purchased from FlynnO’Hara will have the new logo. If you have uniform pieces with old logos, we ask that you start phasing that out of your wardrobe and do not purchase any resale items with old logos. 

Old/Retired Logo:

Updated/Approved Logo:           

Join the FlynnO’Hara Email List – By opting into emails from FlynnO’Hara, click here (use School Code: NC040), families will receive the following updates directly to their inbox:

    • Summer Promotion Details
    • Uniform shopping reminders
    • Important Ordering Deadlines
    • Product and Inventory Updates
    • School-specific uniform content!

2025-2026 CCS Yearbook Distribution – Our CCS Yearbook now includes events from the entire 2025-2026 school year! The yearbook will be printed over the summer and will be distributed to our students in September. Orders for the yearbook are now closed. If you did not order a yearbook, you will have to wait until September to inquire if there are any extra books to sell.

    • Upper School students who ordered a yearbook were given a yearbook signature insert this week to place in the back of the book. It has a sticky backing that easily adheres to the back of the yearbook. If your child did not receive their signature insert, they can pick one up at the Mrs. Stump’s desk.
    • All Lower School students will receive their insert when the yearbooks are delivered in the fall. If you are moving away from CCS and ordered a yearbook, it will be mailed to you in September.
    • If you are a Senior and ordered a yearbook, we will email you and offer upper school front desk pickup, or the option to have it mailed to you in September. 

Health & Safety

Lower School (K-5)

Important Dates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer Reading – Join us this summer as we travel together through the pages of great books! The books have been sent home with the students to be read over the summer individually or as a family. There will not be a graded assessment upon return in the fall, but make sure you complete the reading, so that you’ll be able to participate in the related book activities and discussions that will kick off our fall semester.

    • Rising 3rd grade: Stuart Little  by E.B. White
    • Rising 4th grade: The Beatryce Prophecy  by Kate DiCamillo
    • Rising 5th grade: Number the Stars  by Lois Lowry
    • Rising 6th grade: The Silver Chair  by C.S. Lewis

2026-27 Supply Lists –

    • Grades K-5 – Click here.
    • To save time, click here for the School Tool Box program, which offers pre-packaged supplies delivered to your door!

K-5 CO-CURRICULARS

Upper School (6-12)

Important Dates

By Friday, June 5 or after Monday, July 22 – NC Driver Eligibility Certificates – Students planning to get a NC Learner’s Permit over the summer are required to present a Driver Eligibility certificate completed by your school to DMV. Request your certificate by email to Mrs. Jackie Stump or in person at the Upper School Reception desk. Pick up certificates before June 5 or after July 22.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Logic School (Grades 6-8) All-Year Academic and Co-curricular Honors – These were announced and awarded at the End-of-Year Assembly.

Rhetoric School Academic Achievements – Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding academic achievements: 

Summer Reading – Click here to access the Upper School Summer Reading Program. We are excited to provide more opportunities for students to engage with great books! Your child should have received their summer reading book this week. When we return in the fall, students will participate in class discussions based on their grade-level novel. 

2026-27 Supply Lists – 

2026-2027 Student Leadership – Our Upper School student leaders have been selected and we are excited to see what the Lord has in store for our students next school year! Click here to see our 2026-2027 Community Exec Teams and Class Representatives.  

8th Grade and Rhetoric School Retreats – Information will be emailed in July to those who have registered. For those who have not registered, a reminder that there will be no school on the retreat days. 

College Counseling

Important Dates

Monday-Friday, July 20-24 – College Essay Bootcamp – Plenty of spots are available! The College Essay Bootcamp will serve the class of 2027 through workshopping Common App essays before they begin their senior year coursework. By the end of the week, students will learn in-depth strategies for writing college essays, students will have personal time to work with Mrs. Clarkson and alumni, and students will leave with a finished essay ready to submit.  Click here to register.

Saturday, August 15 – College Essay Workshop – Mrs. Clarkson is offering a one-day (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) workshop for seniors who were unable to attend our College Essay Bootcamp over the summer. While offered in a truncated format, students will receive excellent guidance on the Common App Essay (Personal Statement) and short answer essays. Students will leave with tools to complete compelling college application essays. Registration is on the CCS Parent Portal.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AP Scores  Students must go 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 20th have a fee attached.

Dual Enrollment Classes – It is the student’s responsibility to contact Colorado Christian University and request the final CCU transcript be sent to the college where you will be attending. Please note, they will not be ready until the second week of June. It would be helpful to have a copy of it from Junior year when you are doing course registration. We do not have copies of your Colorado Christian University transcripts at CCS.
 
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. Mrs. Kent will also mail a copy to each Senior to keep in his/her records. 

Co-Curriculars

ARTS

UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Congratulations to the following Spring Sports Teams and Athletes for Exceptional Achievements – 
  • Teams:
    • Varsity Golf, Conference Champions
    • Varsity Baseball, Conference Champions
  • Individuals:
    • Golf All Conference: Jack Devault, Mark Devault, Luke Hervey, Cennoth Kalisiak
    • Baseball All Conference: Jacob Reeves (Conference Player of the Year), Jackson Hill, Sam Snyder, Reed Harvey
    • Baseball All State: Jacob Reeves
    • Girls Soccer All Conference: Cole Flythe
    • Boys Tennis All Conference: Asher Jacobsen

CCS Knights Hall of Fame – The following students were inducted into the CCS Knights Hall of Fame. This is a student that attains an unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher and has achieved All State recognition from the NCISAA. 

    • Reed Harvey
    • Joshua Ju
    • Ava Perkins
    • Sadie Geroloman
    • Mallory Johnson
    • Lucy Osborn

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

    • Blue (Logic School) Girls Basketball (Winter)
    • For more information, contact Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.