Each day at CCS, students gather for a song of worship, a scripture and time of devotion, and the singing of the doxology. Some of the scriptures used this past week during morning devotion are listed below.

Some of this week's scriptures were:

• Psalm 119:105
• Psalm 18:32-33
• Philippians 1:12-18

On Friday, upper school students enjoyed an illustration using eggs of the meaning and elements of the Easter story and God's plan for salvation with Dr. Boyd. He will be visiting the lower school students on Monday to do the same thing.

Next week, during morning devotion time, Mr. Rutherford will be leading upper school students through Holy Week.

Our last hot lunch menu for this school year is now ready!

**LOWER SCHOOL Field Day is May 2nd but they are NOT planning any special lunches for the kids this year, so you can still order pizza for that day.

The last day to order is Sunday, April 27th.

Go to https://cullmanchristian.gradelinklunch.com/ to order.

Make sure you select the dot beside the menu item and then press "add lunch."
After all lunches are added, BEFORE YOU PRESS SUBMIT, please check and make sure that it is showing the day and the price of $6.00 for EACH DAY. If there is a day that does not show the date and the price, then it will not process correctly.

Some of our talented art students tried something new this year by entering a piece in the 4th Congressional Art Competition. This event, hosted by Congressman Aderholdt's office held a ceremony to recognize winners and participants on Monday at Wallace State Community College.

Several students enjoyed the morning one day with Mr. Yearwood for a special breakfast. These students were among the top achievers during our fall service project, Feed the Need.

On Tuesday, students in the upper school participated in the PreACT and ACT exams. These standardized exams serve a few different purposes.

1. The ACT is a college entrance exam that is used by colleges and universities for student admission and for scholarships. A high score on this exam is the #1 way for students to earn college scholarship money. Students at CCS take this exam at school in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.
2. The PreACT, taken by our 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students, is a great way to help students prepare for the full exam by getting early exposure and valuable feedback. This helps students build stamina for the full exam and also target areas that need some extra work.
3. Student assessment, in general, is one way we self-evaluate as a school. Analyzing student progress, areas of strength, and areas of weakness helps teachers determine what areas of instruction need adjustment.

Resulting scores for these exams should be back in just a few short weeks.

Elementary PE classes have been working on team building challenges for the upcoming "Survivor" themed field day.

The love for books and the Bookmobile continues! We love seeing students so excited about reading! This critical skill is best achieved through more than just classroom lessons. It is vital that students practice at home too. Developing strong reading skills gives students an advantage and makes for a life-long activity for enjoyment.

The Archery Team won some great awards this past Saturday in Decatur.

In the Centershot Bullseye Outdoor Alabama State Fun Shoot.

-Bryant DeCicco - 2nd Place High School Male

-Gwendlyn Grifin - 1st Place Elementary Female

-1st Place Middle School Team

Liam Ayers

Ella Brooks

Gwendlyn Griffin

Lily Kilpatrick

Lexi Laney

Colton Ollinger

Sophia Peeples

Caleb Randolph

Gavin Stidham

Nathaniel Stroud

Abigail Whisenant

Karter Wiginton

Congratulations to Miss Evelyn Griffin, the 2025 CCS Student of the Year! Evelyn was recognized on Friday at the annual Cullman Chamber of Commerce State of Education luncheon.

Evelyn will be attending the University of Alabama this fall where she plans to major in English Language Arts.

Wow! What a show!

Upper school students, under the direction of Mrs. Warden and Mrs. Griffin, put on two wonderful shows this weekend. It was easy to see that CCS has a great number of incredibly talented students! Through music and choreographed dance, the group performed a comedy story of two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play, only to be upstaged by Shakespeare.

This project was a huge undertaking and all of the students really stepped up. From attending extra practices, to helping with props and stage design, to costumes, to headshots and event photography by the photography class, to student designed playbill by the journalism class.... everyone did a great job!

There are lots of pictures linked in the folder below. Enjoy!

• April 13 - Palm Sunday
• April 14 - Tennis Sectional Tournament
• April 17 - Make Up Basketball Pictures
• April 18 - GOOD FRIDAY (No School)
• April 20 - EASTER SUNDAY
• April 21 - Tennis State Tournament
• April 22-24 - Volleyball Tryouts (Rising 7th-12th Grade)
• April 25 - $1 Dress Down Day
• May 1 - Crowley's Ridge College Rep @Upper School
• May 2 - Lower School Field Day
• May 9 - Athletic Physicals (Required for AHSAA Sport Participation)

Iowa & CogAT testing will look a little different for lower school students this year. We will be tackling the test this year in small pieces, limiting stressful test time.

Student assessment is important as a means of measuring progress, but it should not be a source of stress for students and teachers. Sometimes this stress is not only because of the length of testing, but also because of the emphasis placed on it. Our hope is that by breaking things down in smaller chunks and maintaining daily routines that the students can enjoy school days that are pretty close to normal schedule without all the fuss. No need to interrupt PE or lunch or recess; those things they all enjoy!

We will begin the first half of testing this week.

Photo Make-Up Day will be April 17th for the 3rd Grade Boys, 6th Grade Girls, and Jr. High Boys basketball teams.

PreK through 6th grade students will be having Field Day activities on Friday, May 2nd.

Parents may volunteer to help by signing up online. Please review the available slots by visiting the link below. Once you are on the page, click on the button beside the time/activity you want to help with to sign up.

If you have questions, reach out to Brittney Smith at brtlyn@gmail.com

Tuition payments for families are managed through FACTS. We are excited to announce that beginning in the fall, CCS will also be using FACTS for daily operations and student records! This will make everything more streamlined and mobile friendly. Parents will be able to manage accounts, pay balances, order lunches, check grades and attendance, and much more all in one place!

FACTS will be one stop shopping for everything!

We will be transitioning all student records and functions (including tuition payments, lunch ordering, before/after care management, grades, attendance, and communications) to FACTS.

Here’s what you need to know:

• All families will need a FACTS account.

  • Great news… Most of you already have an account!

  • If you do not have an account, you will create one here https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3CZ07

• Gradelink will no longer be used after this school year.

• All payments and financial statements and contracts will be through FACTS.

• All hot lunch orders will be done through FACTS.

• All things academic, like grades and attendance will be monitored through FACTS.

• All before/after care attendance and billing will be through FACTS.

• Communication services for delays, cancellations, and announcements will be through FACTS.

• The best part…. FACTS is MOBILE FRIENDLY! No more swapping back and forth to different services and platforms! You will be able to do everything from your phone.

Time is running out to apply for SFK funds!

• Groups A and B - Applications were due on April 4th.
• Group C (New Applicants) - Applications are due to the CCS Financial Office by May 7th.

***If your family does not meet the income guidelines for SFK, but is seeking financial assistance, as a part of the financial assistance policy, you may complete a waiver. The waiver form was emailed out or can be picked up at the main office.

Don't miss out on capturing the memories of this unforgettable school year! Our yearbook is more than just a collection of photos—it's a timeless treasure that tells the story of friendships, achievements, and special moments that will last a lifetime. With vibrant images, fun captions, and highlights from every event, the yearbook is the perfect way to relive all the laughter and hard work. Whether you're looking to reminisce on your favorite memories or keep a piece of your school experience close, this yearbook is something you’ll cherish forever. Order yours now and be sure to preserve the memories that make this year truly unique! Follow the link to purchase.

SALE ENDS APRIL 30TH!

Save the date!

The CCS Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025.

There will be two available flight times.

• Morning Flight: 8 AM
• Afternoon Flight: 1 PM

Learn more at https://www.cullmanchristian.org/golf-tournament

Click on the button below to see some of the needs around campus and sign up for what you might be able to help with.

The 2025-2026 school calendar is now available.

Please download and save.

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