Contents
Featured Items
Board Election
Online Vote
September 9-10
Worship Night
for K-12 Families
September 11
Now Accepting
Sibling Applications
for 2025-26
A Prayer for the CCS Board of Directors
Lord, Thank you for those you have called to serve on our board. We pray that you will give each of them the wisdom to discuss important issues fully and to make decisions wisely. We thank you that you have guarded and guided the development of this school for nearly three decades. May our board and administration always seek your will as they discern and plan for the present and future of the school. Amen.
School-Wide Information
– IMPORTANT DATES –
- When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Theater
- When: 7:00 p.m. (Gates Open); 7:45 p.m. (Movie Starts)
- Where: Main Field
- When: 8:00–9:00 a.m.
- Where: Pavilion
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Registration for This Year’s 24th Annual CCS Golf Classic Is Open!
- When: Monday, October 28 – 8:30 a.m. check-in begins, 10:00 a.m. shotgun start
- Where: Prestonwood Country Club
- Register Here
- Become a Sponsor
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, contact Ellen Wentz.
2024-25 Approved Student Tutors – Looking for extra academic support for your child? Consider employing one of the approved high school student tutors. Contact information and subject specialties are listed here. (This is also housed on the Parent and Student Portals.)
- Approximately 50% of our rising Kindergarteners come from current CCS families. We would be sad to see a current CCS family placed in the waiting pool because they did not submit their application early.
- As we look at this current school year, nine of our grades have waiting pools. Many of the students placed in waiting pools for this year will want to be placed in the pool for next year.
- We anticipate another year with many more applicants than we have seats for children.
– TECHNOLOGY TIPS –
Update Household Information – Log onto the Portal then click on “Update Household Information” (under the “Quick Links” section). This is where any changes to your family must be updated in order for Veracross and ParentSquare to have the most accurate information.
Lower School (K-5th)
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Upper School (6th-12th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
- TOMORROW! – September 6 (CCS vs. Lawrence) – USA Day (red, white, and blue)
- September 20 (CCS vs. Faith Christian) – Neon
- September 27 – Homecoming (CCS vs. Father Cappadonna) – Blue (9th and 10th grades) and Gold (11th and 12th grade)
- October 4 (CCS vs. Rocky Mount) – Pink Out
- October 25 (CCS at St. David’s) – Camo Day
2024-25 Rhetoric School Clubs – Students can still join clubs after the Club Expo by reaching out to Mr. Adams.
After-School Care Helpers – Students, age 16 or older, who would enjoy supervising and playing with kids after school, can earn easy money! Contact Mrs. Hillsgrove for details and an application.
Beginning after Fall Break – Collections for Senior Service Practicum (SSP) – Set aside ANY cold weather items (blankets, coats, hats, gloves/mittens of all sizes, new socks) that you wish to give away for our “Coats for the Cold” collection for our annual trip to Tennessee. These items should be gently used and freshly laundered then bagged. Walmart gift cards are also greatly appreciated for purchases being made for those we serve. Deliver your items, beginning after fall break, to these collection zones:
- Grades K-5: Mr. Tharrington’s desk
- Grades 6-12: Mrs. Hillsgrove’s office
College Counseling
Saturday, September 7 – College Essay Workshop – Ms. Smith and Mrs. Clarkson are offering a half-day workshop for students who were unable to attend our Essay Bootcamp over the summer. While truncated from the original 5-day bootcamp, students will receive excellent guidance on both the Common App Essay (Personal Statement) and short answer essays. Students will leave with tools to complete compelling college application essays. While this is geared to our students, Seniors are welcome to invite a friend from church or the community to participate. Email questions to Laura Smith or Kristen Clarkson.
- When: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Where: Room 202
- Registration: $185 payable in Parent Portal by September 5
By September 7 – Seniors – Scholarship Opportunities – Are you interested in being a UNC Morehead-Cain or NC State Park Scholar? You may self-nominate. Students should meet with Ms. Smith by September 7 to understand the process and deadlines. It takes a great deal of time and effort to create an effective, strong, and competitive application and Ms. Smith will guide you through the process. The application due dates are October 1 and November 1, respectively.
Wednesday, September 18, College Fair (Grades 9-12) and AP and Dual Credit Meeting (Grades 10-12) – Rhetoric School students and parents are encouraged to attend the College Fair. We have a great mix of large public, private, and Christian colleges coming. For the complete list, students can go to the Scoir home page and scroll down to see the list on the right-hand side. Immediately after the College Fair, 10th-12th grade families should attend an information session by Ms. Smith and Mr. Seitz. AP Exam Only is open to 10th –12th graders. Dual Credit is open to 11th and 12th graders. Ms. Laura Smith will talk about which AP Exam Only options are available at CCS.
- College Fair for Grades 9-12:
- When: 5:00–6:15 p.m.
- Where: Gym
- AP and Dual Credit Meeting for Grades 10-12:
- When: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Where: Theater
Lunch Time College Visits – Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors – Engage with college reps and learn about the educational opportunities on their campuses. Inquire about majors, scholarships, internships, and more. This is a drop-in event in the Commons Area during your lunchtime, between 12:20 – 1:00 p.m. Please spend about 5 minutes asking the representatives questions. Parents are welcome! Sign up via Scoir.
- Tuesday, September 10:
- Appalachian State University
- Wednesday, September 11:
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
12th Grade Students – 30-minute College Counseling Meetings – All Seniors should sign up for an individual meeting with Ms. Smith. Use this Calendly link to schedule.
SAVE THE DATE! October 24 (8:00 – 11:00 a.m.) – Digital Adaptive PSAT/NMSQT – All Sophomores and Juniors will take the Digital Adaptive PSAT in school. All Freshmen will take a Digital Adaptive Practice PSAT in school to get familiar with the digital format. All students are required to bring a charged laptop. More details will be communicated closer to the date.
Co-Curriculars
– UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS –
Basketball Early Evaluations and Start of Tryouts – Students who wish to tryout must attend at least one of the sessions below (both are preferred). Following tryouts, teams will host Saturday gym sessions to prepare for daily practices that begin in late October.
- Saturday, September 7:
- Logic Boys: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Logic Girls: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
- *8th Grade Girls Only
- Rhetoric Girls: 12:00:– 1:30 p.m.
Monday, September 9:
Rhetoric Boys: 6:30-8:00 p.m.**
- Saturday, September 14:
- Logic Boys: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Logic Girls: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
- *6th & 7th Grade Girls Only
- Rhetoric Girls: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
- Monday, September 16:
- Rhetoric Boys: 6:30-8:00 p.m.**
*Logic Girls who cannot make their assigned tryout date above can attend the other available date by email: Coach Horton.
**Football players only need to attend one evaluation. All others are encouraged to attend both.
Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for head coaches to lead programs for the following sports:
- Varsity Girls Soccer (Spring)
- Gold (MS) Girls Soccer (Spring)
- Gold (MS) Boys Lacrosse (Spring)
- Varsity Track (Spring)
- Varsity Boys Tennis (Spring)
For more information, contact Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.
