Cougar Connection
Cougar Connection 03/27/2026
March 27, 2026
SPRING BREAK: Enjoy a week off school, March 30 – April 3. School resumes April 6.
STILL TIME TO REENROLL!
For those who missed the reenrollment deadline, you can still complete reenrollment through June 30 by logging into the FACTS Family Portal and clicking on Apply/Enroll and then Enrollment/Reenrollment. Contact our enrollment specialist, Michelle Wilson, with questions.
23rd ANNUAL AUCTION: Let Nature Sing
The annual auction was a wonderful success, bringing together families, friends, and community partners in a spirit of generosity and shared purpose. Guests enjoyed an evening filled with fellowship, friendly bidding, and heartfelt support for the school’s mission. Thanks to the enthusiastic participation of attendees and the generosity of donors, the event surpassed its fundraising goals. The school raised close to $97,000. Our Auction committee was committed to lowering costs, which led to this being the most profitable auction our school has ever had.
Proceeds from the auction will directly support the school’s commitment to Christ‑centered education and help to further the school's ability to offer tuition assistance to families. The evening was a beautiful reminder of how God works through community, and the school is deeply grateful for everyone who contributed time, talent, and treasure to make the event possible.
MAY LUNCH ORDERS OPEN - Due Apr 19
Last lunch order of the year already! May's lunch orders are open and due April 19; log into the FACTS Family Portal, click on Student, then Lunch, then Create Web Order to submit your order. If you want to help serve lunch to help count towards service hours, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius!
SUMMER CHILDCARE
Exciting news! CCS is launching a summer childcare program, open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We look forward to sharing more details soon!
2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Please see the attached school calendar for next year.
LEGO CLUB AND ROBOTICS CAN DRIVE — Wednesday, April 8
Please bring in returnable cans and bottles on Wednesday, April 8 to support the Lego Club / Team 8608 Alphabots.
Drop donations off at the trailer in the back parking lot before or after school.
Lego Club members who would like to help return bottles at Meijer on Columbia are welcome to join—just let Mr. and Mrs. Rome know! Diane.rome@calhounchristian.org
FOLLIES 2026
We are hosting Follies on Friday, April 17 at 6:00pm. Follies is a Mission Trip Fundraiser put on by the Class of 2026. All of our preschool and elementary students will be in an act through their music class!
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.
Cougar Connection 03/20/2026
March 20, 2026
REENROLLMENT ENDS TODAY!
Current families have first dibs on spots for the 2026-2027 school year, if reenrollment is completed by TODAY, March 20. Complete enrollment by logging into the FACTS Family Portal and clicking on Apply/Enroll and then Enrollment/Reenrollment. Reenrollment can still be completed but the price goes up by $25 per person beginning March 21 and spots aren't guaranteed.
FOLLIES 2026
We are hosting Follies on Friday, April 17 at 6:00pm. Follies is a Mission Trip Fundraiser put on by the Class of 2026. All of our preschool and elementary students will be in an act through their music class!
TOMORROW! FIRE FALL MINISTRIES PRESENTS
Join this amazing group of God loving, worship team as they lead us in worship to our God. This free event is open to all and will take place on March 21 at 6 pm in the CCS gym.
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.
Cougar Connection 03/12/2026
March 12, 2026
UNION CITY TORNADO RECOVERY – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are planning on taking a group of HS students sometime next week to help with the tornado clean up. We are waiting to hear from the clean-up supervisors for exact details. We know volunteers will need to be prepared to wear boots and gloves and protective eye gear. We need drivers and adults. If you are interested, please contact the office to be put on a list, or email Mr. or Mrs. Rome. Robert.rome@calhounchristian.org or Diane.Rome@calhounchristian.org. Thank you!
REENROLLMENT IS MARCH 2-20
Current families have first dibs on spots for the 2026-2027 school year, if reenrollment is completed between March 2-20. A few notes below plus check out the attachment for more details:
• Complete reenrollment between March 2-20 via the FACTS Family Portal
• The Financial Aid Application is now open for current families who may not be able to attend CCS otherwise. Log into the FACTS Family Portal, select Financial, then off on the right under Financial Links, select Apply for Aid
• New children to CCS can apply now for next year via the FACTS Family Portal, under Apply/Enroll – click Application to begin
KINDERGARTEN + PRESCHOOL ROUNDUP MARCH 19
We need your help spreading the word about our school! In particular, our preschool and kindergarten roundup is coming on Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm. Attached is a flier for you to forward to friends or family if they are interested - also, our current preschoolers are welcome to join that evening to find out what Kindergarten would be like at CCS.
APRIL LUNCH ORDERS OPEN - Due Mar 19
April's lunch orders are open and due March 19; log into the FACTS Family Portal, click on Student, then Lunch, then Create Web Order to submit your order. If you want to help serve lunch to help count towards service hours, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius!
HELP US GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT CCS!
We need your help! We would like to get the word out to the community about our school. Word of mouth seems to be the way many families hear about CCS.
Would you be willing to take/send the "About CCS" page to your church, workplace, gym, etc?
We have copies in the office if you would like them preprinted. A PDF is attached.
Thank you for everything you do for CCS - it would be so hard to make this place run well without our CCS families!
FOLLIES 2026
We are hosting Follies on Friday, April 17 at 6:00pm. Follies is a Mission Trip Fundraiser put on by the Class of 2026. All of our preschool and elementary students will be in an act through their music class!
FIRE FALL MINISTRIES PRESENTS
Join this amazing group of God loving, worship team as they lead us in worship to our God. This free event is open to all and will take place on March 21 at 6 pm in the CCS gym.
NOW HIRING!
CCS is looking to hire students 16 years of age and older, interested in working in our before school program (M-F 6:55-7:30 a.m.) and/or our after school program (2:55-4:30 p.m.) for the 2026-2027 school year. Please contact melissa.pidcock@calhounchristian.org for more details.
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.
TRACK: HS track practice starts Monday, March 9 at 3:30 pm at Battle Creek Central High School. More details forthcoming and based upon the St Phil Basketball team’s schedule.
Cougar Connection 03/06/2026
March 06, 2026
VIRTUAL BIDDING FOR AUCTION!
Thank you so much for all the donations you sent in for our annual auction! We have about 200 items (sports tickets, concert tickets, services, gift cards, experiences, grills, tools, amazing class projects, and more!) that will be available on our mobile bidding platform. There is still time to sign up for a VIRTUAL BIDDING PASS. In order to bid from home you do need to sign up for the virtual bidding pass- it is totally free! Sign up here. 23 Annual Calhoun Christian School Auction | Auction Frogs Bidding begins on Wednesday at 12pm and closes Friday at 8pm. Thank you for your support of this event!
SPRING PICTURES
Craft Photography will be here Tuesday, March 10 to photograph our Preschool through Elementary students. Please see the attached form for more information. All students will be photographed. If you do NOT want your child to have spring pictures please return the attached form to their teacher by March 20.
REENROLLMENT IS MARCH 2-20
Current families have first dibs on spots for the 2026-2027 school year, if reenrollment is completed between March 2-20. A few notes below plus check out the attachment for more details:
• Complete reenrollment between March 2-20 via the FACTS Family Portal
• The Financial Aid Application is now open for current families who may not be able to attend CCS otherwise. Log into the FACTS Family Portal, select Financial, then off on the right under Financial Links, select Apply for Aid
• New children to CCS can apply now for next year via the FACTS Family Portal, under Apply/Enroll – click Application to begin
KINDERGARTEN + PRESCHOOL ROUNDUP MARCH 19
We need your help spreading the word about our school! In particular, our preschool and kindergarten roundup is coming on Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm. Attached is a flier for you to forward to friends or family if they are interested - also, our current preschoolers are welcome to join that evening to find out what Kindergarten would be like at CCS.
APRIL LUNCH ORDERS OPEN - Due Mar 19
April's lunch orders are open and due March 19; log into the FACTS Family Portal, click on Student, then Lunch, then Create Web Order to submit your order. If you want to help serve lunch to help count towards service hours, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius!
PROTECT YOUNG EYES
The Protect Young Eyes team recently visited us. It was a powerful and engaging time of learning.
If you missed the live talk, Chris (founder) has provided an 11-minute, shortened but jam-packed version of some of their best digital safety tips.
You can find it here, on their YouTube channel.
Don’t hesitate to visit PYE anytime for answers to your digital questions! We’re pleased to partner with Chris and his team on these critical issues.
HELP US GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT CCS!
We need your help! We would like to get the word out to the community about our school. Word of mouth seems to be the way many families hear about CCS.
Would you be willing to take/send the "About CCS" page to your church, workplace, gym, etc?
We have copies in the office if you would like them preprinted. A PDF is attached.
Thank you for everything you do for CCS - it would be so hard to make this place run well without our CCS families!
FOLLIES 2026
We are hosting Follies on Friday, April 17 at 6:00pm. Follies is a Mission Trip Fundraiser put on by the Class of 2026. All of our preschool and elementary students will be in an act through their music class!
FIRE FALL MINISTRIES PRESENTS
Join this amazing group of God loving, worship team as they lead us in worship to our God. This free event is open to all and will take place on March 21 at 6 pm in the CCS gym.
GIRLS ON THE RUN
PRACTICES START March 9. Every Monday and Friday from 3:00-4:30 pm.
NOW HIRING!
CCS is looking to hire students 16 years of age and older, interested in working in our before school program (M-F 6:55-7:30 a.m.) and/or our after school program (2:55-4:30 p.m.) for the 2026-2027 school year. Please contact melissa.pidcock@calhounchristian.org for more details.
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.
TRACK: HS track practice starts Monday, March 9 at 3:30 pm at Battle Creek Central High School. More details forthcoming and based upon the St Phil Basketball team’s schedule.
Cougar Connection 02/27/2026
February 27, 2026
FOLLIES 2026
We are hosting Follies on Friday, April 17 at 6:00pm. Follies is a Mission Trip Fundraiser put on by the Class of 2026. All of our preschool and elementary students will be in an act through their music class!
CCS AUCTION 2026
Ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities and ad purchases end for the auction on March 4th! We will not be extending sales past this date so buy your ticket TODAY. Registration is online. The auction is Friday, March 13 beginning at 6pm. If you can’t attend in person, register for a virtual bidding pass FOR FREE to bid on items from anywhere. Childcare is provided from 0+ for $10 per child. We hope to see you there!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful donations we have received for the auction so far. We will continue to accept donations through Monday, March 2. We are grateful for your support of this important event!
REENROLLMENT IS MARCH 2-20
Current families have first dibs on spots for the 2026-2027 school year, if reenrollment is completed between March 2-20. A few notes below plus check out the attachment for more details:
• Complete reenrollment between March 2-20 via the FACTS Family Portal
• The Financial Aid Application is now open for current families who may not be able to attend CCS otherwise. Log into the FACTS Family Portal, select Financial, then off on the right under Financial Links, select Apply for Aid
• New children to CCS can apply now for next year via the FACTS Family Portal, under Apply/Enroll – click Application to begin
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES, MARCH 2-4
Spring P/T Conferences will be on March 2-4 in the evening. Sign up on our website under CCS Families > P/T Conferences. You will have to log in with your FACTS Family Portal username and password to access the webpage. If you need to make a change to your time, log back in, find your signup, and click "edit" to change. Spring conferences are optional but the teachers always love to discuss how your student is doing and talk through anything you would like to discuss. Contact the office with any questions!
• Elementary Conferences March 2-3: 3-7pm – signup required
• Middle School Parent Meeting March 3: 6:30-7:30pm. Important parent meeting on March 3 from 6:30-7:30pm, along with finding out how your student is doing 3rd quarter and the BIG REVEAL of the end of year trip destination and details. No signup necessary.
• High School Conferences March 3-4: 3-6pm – signup required
APRIL LUNCH ORDERS OPEN - Due Mar 19
April's lunch orders are open and due March 19; log into the FACTS Family Portal, click on Student, then Lunch, then Create Web Order to submit your order. If you want to help serve lunch to help count towards service hours, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius!
FIRE FALL MINISTRIES PRESENTS
Join this amazing group of God loving, worship team as they lead us in worship to our God. This free event is open to all and will take place on March 21 at 6 pm in the CCS gym.
GIRLS ON THE RUN
PRACTICES START March 9. Every Monday and Friday from 3:00-4:30 pm.
NOW HIRING!
CCS is looking to hire students 16 years of age and older, interested in working in our before school program (M-F 6:55-7:30 a.m.) and/or our after school program (2:55-4:30 p.m) for the 2026-2027 school year. Please contact melissa.pidcock@calhounchristian.org for more details.
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.
SPORTS FUNDRAISER
Our sports fundraiser has begun – if athletes have not signed up, please do so this weekend. All athletes have been given paper directions on how to sign up.
Middle School and Varsity girls soccer parent/player meeting is Wednesday, March 4 at 6 pm in the chapel.