News + Events

SCENTSY FUNDRAISER 

The Alpha-Bots Robotics team and members of Lego Clubs invite you to support a Scentsy Fundraiser.  See the attached flier for more information.  

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

Wednesday, November 26 our school will be hosting our annual Grandparents' Day from 10am-11:15am.  Check out the information attached.  Craft Photography will be taking pictures again this year.  If you would like to order pictures, please see the attached form. 

BOOK FAIR

I:55 Book Fair is coming to CCS. Starting November 17 from 2:45 pm until 3:30 pm each day until Grandparents’ Day on November 26 stop by the library and shop the book fair!  On Grandparents' Day, the book fair will be open 10:00 am – until 11:30 am. You can now order online using this link MI038 Calhoun Christian School

LEGO EXPLORE AND CHALLENGE GROUPS

Students participating in our competition on December 6th must be registered to attend.  Contact Mr. Rome at Robert.Rome@calhounchristian.org.  Mr. Rome's group, the Challenge group, will meet after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are meeting on Saturday mornings from 9 to 12 as well.  Students are allowed to bring snacks to these extra meetings. Mrs. Cropsey will be contacting her group, the Explorers, about extra practices if needed.
The students who  meet  with Mrs. Rome on Tuesday’s for free build in the cafeteria will not meet the week of Thanksgiving.  No LEGO club in the cafeteria on Tuesday, November 25.  We will be preparing for Grandparents' Day on Wednesday, November 26.

2025 GIFT GUIDE

The Christmas countdown is on!  The PIT Crew has compiled a list of all the staff's favorite things.  Check it out to see favorite stores, restaurants, coffee drinks, and treats of all our hard working staff.  We hope this will help you with your Christmas shopping. Click here to see all the favorites . Be sure to check the RaiseRight binder in the office- it is stocked with gift cards and makes for easy one-stop shopping!

SPIRIT WEAR FOR CHRISTMAS

Want to get someone a special gift and support CCS athletics?  The Spirit Wear store is open until December 7th.  Order yours today!

RAISERIGHT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

As we approach the holiday season we wanted to make sure all families are aware that we have many gift cards for purchase in the office for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts (some of their favorites), and many more that you can special order for pickup at the school or delivery to your home.

Attached is a flyer as well as the brands that are available. Contact Vicki Milroy for more information at vicki.milroy@calhounchristian.org

GIRLS ON THE RUN

Girls 3rd through 5th grade are invited to participate in Girls on the run.  We are currently looking for coaches to help Mrs. Simmons with this amazing program.  If you are interested please email Mrs. Simmons at slsimmons48138@gmail.com 
See the attached flyer for information and deadlines to register.  

YEARBOOK CLASS 2nd SEMESTER

We would greatly appreciate receiving pictures you take of our CCS students in action during various school sponsored events!  This will help ensure our hard-working yearbook students get ahead start before class starts next semester.
If you have pictures you'd like to share, please email them to matthew.lootens@calhounchristian.org

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.

Basketball season has started.  Be sure to check Cougar Connection for update on important information for meetings, practice info, game info and service opportunities.

PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Students should wear dressy clothes in Christmas colors (no torn jeans or old shoes) and bring a hat, scarf (K-4 ONLY), and mittens or gloves as props for the program.
K-4 students are expected to be in their classrooms by 5:45. (Preschool parents may enter through the preschool doors.) Parents will be asked to keep their coats with them.  The program starts at 6. There will be a reception with cookies and punch following the program.  We need cookies!  We have some traditional cookie recipes available if you need them. If you are able to bake 4 dozen cookies, please contact Mrs. Rome: Diane.Rome@callhounchristian.org or Amy Asma: pitcrew@calhounchristian.org

ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITY

EF Educational Tours invites you to eight beautiful days in Costa Rica July 29th through August 5th, 2026.  This trip is for adults and students alike.  We will kayak the Sarapiqui River, visit a coffee farm, zip line above a rainforest, go white water rafting, and much, much more on this amazing adventure.
Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/2823570VK
Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served!
Have additional questions? Email Jo Haas at jocoolhaas@outlook.com    

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
Help in Classrooms: Contact your student’s teacher
General help: Contact office@calhounchristian.org