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 18:1-2
• Psalm 59:16
• 2 Timothy 3:16
• 1 Timothy 4:13
• Psalm 1:2-3

We are pleased to announce our continued accreditation by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

Cognia recognizes schools across the globe that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation, and effective leadership. To earn Cognia accreditation, a school must submit to internal and external review. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school meets Cognia Performance Standards and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term.

Preschoolers love having Mr. Yearwood visit the classroom, and getting the chance to take pictures with his phone is a favorite activity. As you can imagine, these little photographers take some fun and unexpected pictures!

The upper school drama and chorus students participated in the Alabama Christian Education Association Arts Competition in Birmingham this past Thursday. All participants in this competition must perform in front of a panel of judges for scoring and comments. Both CCS groups received a Superior rating with drama placing 2nd in the Junior High Choric Speaking division and chorus placing 3rd in the Senior High Youth Choir division. We are so proud of our talented students here at CCS!

What do you do between performances at the ACEA Competition? Play pinecone and stick baseball of course!

The Archery Team competed at Boaz on Thursday and Friday. Everyone did a great job. Congratulations to Gwendlyn Griffin who earned 1st Place in the Elementary Girls division and to Ashley Thompson who placed 3rd in High School Girls!

Another congrats goes to Caleb Randolph on getting his personal best at this tournament with a score of 262.

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors had the chance to learn more about The University of Alabama on Tuesday. Not only did they learn about potential majors, the costs associated with college, and scholarship opportunities, they also learned about the admission process and how it works for most colleges and universities. The students did a fantastic job interacting with our guest and asking valuable questions. The next upcoming college visitors are: Maranatha University, Pensacola Christian College, and Crowley's Ridge College.

Thank you, Mr. Terry Edwards for volunteering your time to come help with the lighting in classrooms! Your work made a big difference!

On Saturday, Youth Volleyball and Basketball players, coaches, and parents gathered to celebrate successful seasons. At the banquet, players were awarded medals with an engraving of Jeremiah 29:11 --- "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."

• March 3 - Deadline to Register for the Miss CCS Pageant (all ages; see link below)
• March 4 - Maranatha University Rep on Campus (10th-12th Grade)
• March 4 - Tennis at Decatur Heritage
• March 6 - Pageant Practice
• March 7 - ACEA Elementary Competitions
• March 7 - Blood Drive
• March 7 - $1 Dress Down Day
• March 7 - Tennis at Whitesburg Christian
• March 7 - Archery at Cullman Basketball Complex
• March 8 - Miss CCS Lioness and Fair Queen Pageants
• March 9 - Daylight Savings Time Begins
• March 10 - Tennis at Victory Christian
• March 13 - Keeping It Real Budgeting Program (9th Grade)
• March 14 - End of the 3rd Quarter
• March 14 - Pensacola Christian College Rep on Campus (10th-12th Grade)
• March 14 - Tennis at Lindsay Lane
• March 15 - Spring Production Rehearsal (Upper School)

Our Miss CCS and Fair Queen Pageants will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

• 1:00 PM Tiny Miss & Petite Miss
• 2:00 PM Little Miss & Young Miss
• 6:00 PM Miss CCS and Fair Queen

Learn more and register to participate at https://www.cullmanchristian.org/pageant

The deadline to register is Monday, March 3rd.

On Friday, March 7th, from 9am-2:00pm, our school will be hosting a blood drive with LifeSouth Community Blood Center. This not only helps our local blood banks but also our school. Lifesouth will give a monetary donation to the school depending on how many donors we have. The bus will be at our lower school campus the first half of the day, then they will move to the upper school (Depot Park Campus) for the second half of the day.

Students are allowed to donate as well but they must be at least 16 years old and they must have a signed permission slip. These can be picked up at the office or at the upper school campus.

This year's Spring Formal for grades 9-12 will be held on Saturday, March 22nd.

Theme: Gatsby

Location: The Gin at West Point

Date: March 22nd

Time: 7-10 PM

Tickets: $20 per person (Purchase from Mrs. Yearwood at the Upper School)

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Several students have asked about the rules for inviting a date.

• Non-CCS student guests must be approved. Permission forms are available from Mrs. Yearwood.
• For guests younger than high-school age, ultimately this permission is up to the student's parent(s).

Open enrollment for NEW STUDENTS officially opened on March 1st!

If you have friends who have expressed interest, please encourage them to get started with the online application at https://www.cullmanchristian.org/applications .

Steps to Enrollment:

• School Tour - We recommend that new families schedule a tour to meet with school administrators and learn more about CCS.
• Online Application - All prospective students must complete an application online at https://www.cullmanchristian.org/applications . The fee for this application is $175.
• Student Shadowing - Spending the day in classes is a great way for potential students to see what a day at CCS is like. This is a good way to help a potential student/family see if it's a good fit before making a significant financial commitment.
• Academic Screening - Once an application has been submitted, the prospective student will be scheduled for an academic screener.
• School Records - Records from the current school will be requested. This request will include grades, attendance, discipline, and recommendation.
• Remaining Documents - Any remaining required documents (i.e. birth certificate, immunizations, etc.) must be submitted.
• Admission Decision - When all data has been collected, the CCS Admission Committee reviews each prospective student application. Resulting decision information is sent to the parent.

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.

By now you should have heard that Alabama lawmakers passed a new education savings account program, the CHOOSE Act, earlier this year. They have now launched a new website that provides the latest information about the program, including eligibility information.

The family application process for the 2025-2026 school year opened on January 2, 2025 and will close on April 7, 2025.

Funding for eligible students includes up to $7,000 per participating student enrolled in a participating school. CCS is an approved, participating school.

Visit the link below for more information.

https://classwallet.com/alchoose/

If you have applied for the Alabama Choose Act, you will soon be receiving an email from info@factsmgmt.com requesting you to upload proof of enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. To receive this proof of enrollment, first you need to have re-enrolled your child for next school year and paid the re-enrollment fee.

Once that has been completed, please email Mrs. Smothers at jada.smothers@cullmanchristian.com and she will send you the proof that you will need.

Class of 2025:

The last few scholarship applications are coming to a close! Make sure that you are keeping track of important dates and deadlines through your grade level Google Classroom and on the CCS Guidance & Counseling Website.

Senior Parents: It's almost time for graduation supply orders. Be on the lookout for information coming soon about supply orders (cap/gown, diploma, regalia, etc.). Seniors completed diploma applications with Mrs. Yearwood last week. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd.

Mrs. Yearwood will be meeting with upper school students about selecting courses for next year. With increased enrollment interest and the growing need for additional instructors, we would like to begin planning the schedule and desired course electives a little earlier than normal.

We humbly ask for our parents to be praying about the additional teachers that we are asking God to prepare and send to CCS.

The 2025-2026 school calendar is now available.

Please download and save.

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Email: office@cullmanchristian.com
Website: https://www.cullmanchristian.org/
Location: 1803 Beech Avenue Southeast, Cullman, AL, USA
Phone: (256)734-0734
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