News + Events

WELCOME BACK - COUGAR CONNECTION

The first week of school has come and gone!  Thanks to all the parents, students and staff that helped to make it a SUCCESS!  We are all looking forward to a great year.  Please check your emails for the weekly edition of the COUGAR CONNECTION to stay aware and involved with the happenings of CCS. 

LOST AND FOUND

Please be sure to check all the lost and found areas for your student’s belongings. We will be donating everything at the end of each quarter

MEDICATION

Please be sure to stop by the office and pick up a medication form if your child needs to take ANY medication.  Students should only take meds prescribe to them in the office. [ex. Advil, Tylenol, cough drops, etc]

CRC/CHAPERONE AGREEMENT

If you have not filled out a CRC and Chaperone agreement, you may still do so.  This will allow you to volunteer at the school to fulfill your Family Service hours.  Simply, fill out the forms completely and bring your driver’s license to the office.  Hard copies of the form can also be picked up in the office.  

THEATRE

For our fall play this year we are going to do The Mousetrap.
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at 3:00pm in the chapel at Calhoun Christian School. The auditions are likely to be finished between 4 and 5 pm.
COST is $200 to participate.
Rehearsals will begin on September 2nd and be held in the chapel from 3pm-5pm on Monday-Thursday. Recognizing that we are a small school, we will work with athletes and their coaches to accommodate both schedules so that students can participate in both theatre and athletics. Part of accommodating schedules may require a couple of Friday rehearsals led by Mrs. Belote to help performers to catch up on what they may miss due to games.
Tech week will be September 29th - October 2nd. It is imperative that actors are available to attend rehearsals this week. Productions will be on October 3rd and 4th at 7:00pm.
This play is open to all 8th-12th graders from CCS, St. Joe, St. Phil, and homeschool students.
The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie and is the longest running play of any play in the world. A whodunit, the play has a twist ending which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre. There are eight cast members.
•    Mollie Ralston – Proprietor of Monkswell Manor, and wife of Giles.
•    Giles Ralston – Husband of Mollie who runs Monkswell Manor with his wife.
•    Christopher Wren – The first guest to arrive at the hotel, Wren is a hyperactive young man who acts in a very peculiar manner.
•    Mrs Boyle – A critical older woman who is pleased by nothing she observes.
•    Major Metcalf – Retired from the army, little is known about Major Metcalf.
•    Miss Casewell – A strange, aloof, masculine woman who speaks offhandedly about the horrific experiences of her childhood.
•    Mr Paravicini – A man of unknown provenance, who turns up claiming his car has overturned in a snowdrift. He appears to be affecting a foreign accent and artificially aged with make-up.
•    Detective Sergeant Trotter – The detective. He arrives in a snow storm and questions the proprietors and guests.

PICTURE DAY

School pictures will be taken on September 11 in the morning. Any morning, offsite students should make plans to be stop by before school if at all possible.  There is a new process for ordering this year.  Check out the information below.

CHAPEL WEAR & SPIRIT WEAR

There is still time left to order Chapel Wear and Spirit Wear.  Last day to order chapel wear is August 27 and the last day to order spirit wear is August 31.  All orders will be delivered to the school office approximately two weeks after the store closes.  We will contact you to let you know when it arrives.

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

•    5th grade and new MS student parent mtg - Sept 2 6:30-7:30 pm
•    MS community Service Sept 19 . Details coming soon from homeroom teachers.
•    NWEA Testing on September 4-5.  Contact your homeroom teacher with any questions.

PIT CREW

The PIT Crew is the Parent Involvement Team of Calhoun Christian School. We plan special events for the school and spoil the amazing staff of CCS from time to time.  Interested in learning more about the PIT Crew? Join us for our kickoff meeting Monday, Sept. 8th at 8am in the cafeteria. This is a great way to get connected and serve our awesome school community!  Contact Amy Asma at 269-967-6777 or pitcrew@calhounchristian.org with any questions.  See you there!

POPCORN & PICKLE FRIDAYS

Starting September 5 your student will have the option to purchase a bag of popcorn and/or a pickle for $1 each.  Bring your money into your student’s teacher.  If you would like to volunteer on a Friday, sign up here. HURRY!  Spots fill up quickly!    

2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR 

Please see the updated school calendar.  There are a couple of dates that have been updated/added.  Contact the office with any questions.

LEGO/ROBOTICS CLUBS

Starts Tuesday, August 26th from 3-4 pm. Pick up will be at 4 pm at the front circle drive. We will be meeting every Tuesday. Some days may be added closer to Robotics Events.
•    Grades 1-3- Explore Group: Meet in the cafeteria at 2:40
•    Grades 4-6- Challenge Group: Meet in Mr. Rome’s room at 2:55.
Students may bring a snack. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cropsey or Mr. Rome.

SPORTS INFO

If you would like to volunteer for sports in any capacity [score board, books, concessions, gate, film] please contact don.hughes@calhounchristian.org
For next week:  
Tuesday, 8/26: Varsity Soccer, 5:00pm for gate/ticket person
Thursday, 8/28: Varsity Soccer, 4:00pm for gate/ticket person

FAITH AND FAMILY AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Western Michigan University Athletics is excited to invite you, your students, and their families to join us for an unforgettable 2025 Bronco Football season — with a special Faith and Family Offer for religious institutions and communities across West Michigan!  This link gives you access to discounted tickets for all WMU Football home games this season — perfect for families and future Broncos! Link Offer: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Wmufaith   Our ticket prices will range from $11-$21 depending on the game and which section you sit in.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

Popcorn & Pickle Fridays: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-57420794-popcorn 
Lunch Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-57798705-lunch 
Sports: Contact don.hughes@calhounchristian.org
Classrooms: Contact your student’s teachers
General: Contact office@calhounchristian.org

SCHOOL CALENDAR

08/25: Board Meeting 6:30 pm
08/29: NO SCHOOL
09/01: NO SCHOOL 
09/11: School Picture Day 

SPORTS CALENDAR

08/22: Boys Varsity Soccer – ALL CITY 3 pm
08/22: Boys Varsity Football Scrimmage @ Tekonsha 6 pm
08/25: Boys Varsity Soccer @ Bronson Jr/Sr HS 5:30 pm
08/26: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Tri-Unity 5:30 pm
08/26: Girls Varsity VB scrimmage 6 pm
08/28: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Heritage Christian Academy 4:30 pm
08/28: Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Union City 5 pm
08/28: Girls MS Volleyball @ Marshall Academy 5:30 pm
08/28: Boys Varsity Football vs Bangor [BCC] 7 pm
09/02: Boys Varsity Soccer @ Will Carleton Academy 5:30 pm
09/02: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Litchfield 6 pm
09/04: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Kalamazoo Cougars Homeschool 5:30 pm
09/05: Boys Varsity Football @ North Adams 7 pm