News + Events

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED

The board is accepting applications for new members.  If you are interested, please contact Nate Asma at nate.asma@calhounchristian.org by Thursday, May 15, 2025.

HIRING FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Calhoun Christian School is looking for elementary teachers and a middle school teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  If you or somebody you know is interested in a position, has or will have earned a Bachelor's degree in education, and is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, please have them contact Jeralyn Belote at jeralyn.belote@calhounchristian.org.

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 the year.

MEDICATION

Please be sure to stop by the office and pick up any medication that belongs to your students.  Any meds left at the end of the year will be properly disposed..

FIELD DAY

If you are interested in helping out at our elementary FIELD DAY on May 28, please fill out the attached form and return to your student’s teacher.  Please remember, you must have completed the background check to participate. Be sure to log your volunteer hours on FACTS through the Family Portal.  

VARSITY FOOTBALL PLAYER/PARENT MEETING

Come meet the NEW head coach – our very own Coach Kevin Bennett.  June 5, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Cafeteria at CCS. 

 
PRESCHOOL HELP NEEDED

Our preschool staff will be a vendor at the Battle Creek Cereal Festival on Saturday, June 14 from 8-12. We need a student or adult at least 5'5" to wear our Cougar costume, stand next to our table and wave at guests! This is a great way to get started on those volunteer hours for next year. If interested, please contact Mrs. Pidcock at Melissa.pidcock@calhounchristian.org.

ROBOTICS OPEN HOUSE

Interested in more information regarding the robotics team at CCS?  Come join a winning team! Students in grades 7-12 and any adults interested in sponsoring or mentoring are welcome to attend.  See the attached flyer for more information.

POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND

Do you know someone that might be interested in enrolling their child in preschool? Invite them to any of our Popsicle events happening this summer! The preschool staff along with current and newly enrolled families and those interested in learning more about our programs, are invited to come and play on Tuesdays this summer, once a month.  
The purpose of these events is to build community by talking with the teachers and other parents, while their children play, make new friends and see their old friends too! Come to one or all of these events : Tuesday, June 10, Tuesday, July 1 or Tuesday, August 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Parents are required to stay during these events.
 

Signup for Summer Volunteer Opportunities

If you are looking for ways to get ahead on 2025-2026 volunteer hours, check out some projects we have over the summer we need help with. Pick a slot you are interested in (or 2 or 3!) and we will reach out when we have more details. We will continue to add to this list as projects arise: Calhoun Christian School: Summer Help.

Food for Summer, and Hot Lunch for Fall 2025

Lakeview wanted to provide our families with the attached flier about $120 in "Sunbucks" available to spend on food for eligible families. Hot lunch orders will be available to order the week of August 4 for August and September (more info to come via email). To apply for the free/reduced lunch program, complete Lakeview's free/reduced lunch application online after July 1.

2025-2026 School Calendar

The first day of 2025-2026 will be on August 18. We are planning a back to school open house for Thursday, August 14 from 4:30-7:30pm! We will send out info through the summer as we have updates for families.

Office Hours Summer 2025

The school office will be open the following hours this summer:
•    June 2-26: 9-3pm, Monday to Thursday
•    Closed June 27-August 1 (email office@calhounchristian.org or leave a message on our main line as we will check periodically)
•    August 4-14: 9-3pm, Monday to Thursday

SUMMER CARE HOSTED BY ST JOE

Please consider sharing your child with us for the summer of 2025! We welcome students entering TK or Kindergarten (in Fall 2025) up to 12 yrs. 11 mos. of age.
•    This summer we will open the week after school ends for the year, with our first day being 6/9/2025.
•    The cost will be $40/day (1st & 2nd children) and $35/day (3rd, 4th, ......children).
•    Students will receive breakfast, lunch and snacks!
Your children will be engaged academically, socially, and spiritually, be active on a daily basis, all while having a TON of FUN!!!

If you are interested in our program and would like to receive more information along with a registration packet, please click on the link below to fill out the interest form.

https://forms.gle/bY6NGYMpBME4WWeM7

If you have any questions, please feel free to email criley@bcacs.org.

COACHING

If you are interested in coaching any sport for the 2025-2026 school year, please contact don.hughes@calhounchristian.org.

SPORTS PHYSICALS

ONE DAY ONLY!  Sports physicals will be held on August 5 from 8 am – Noon in the chapel.  The cost is $25 [cash only] per student.  Be sure to have your portion of the form filled out including parent’s signature.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CAMP

Join Coach Mark Beckley and Coach Sunshine Beckley for summer basketball camp hosted at CCS 8:30 am- 10:00 am June 16-21 for Middle School and High School girls. There is no cost to the student.

CLASS OF 2025 OPEN HOUSES

Stephen Andren: May 31 5-8 pm 118 Turn Berry Lane Battle Creek, MI 49015
Sofi Bailey: June 28 1-4 pm 7979 St Mary’s Lake Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017
Joshua Belote: May 24 6-9 pm 1350 C Dr S Climax, MI 49034
Levi Deal: June 7 3-6 pm 3856 Kistler Rd Battle Creek, MI 49014
Wills Gordon: June 7 1-4 pm 20863 Waubascon Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017
Jessica Halder: June 7 2-5 pm 2478 Hamilton Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017
Jadyn Hanson: June 21 3 pm- 5 pm 10441 3 Mile Road East Leroy, MI 49051
Alyson LaBonte: May 24 11 am – 1 pm 3515 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037 [Overflow Church]
Sam Luchetti: May 23 6-9 pm 244 Jacaranda Drive Battle Creek, MI 49015
Ava Lueck: June 7 5-8 pm 218 Parrott Drive Battle Creek, MI 49037
Van McAlvey: May 17 2-5 pm 1608 W Highland Blvd Battle Creek, MI 49015
Jayna Schwartz: June 21 1-4 pm 800 Industrial Rd Marshall, MI 49068 [The Gathering Event]
Cory Snowball: May 31 1625 Capital Ave NE Battle Creek, MI 49017 [Calvary Baptist Church]
Owen VanderBilt: May 25 11 am – 2 pm 12111 Helmer Road S Battle Creek, MI 49015 [Squirrel Hollow Golf Course]
McCayla Warren: May 24 2 – 5 pm13641 M 37, Battle Creek MI 49017 [Johnstown Fire Department Pavilion] 
Aden Woodard: June 1 1-4 pm – 1018 Columbia Ave East [Woodard Automotive]

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED

The board is accepting applications for new members.  If you are interested, please contact Nate Asma at nate.asma@calhounchristian.org by Thursday, May 15, 2025.

HIRING FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Calhoun Christian School is looking for elementary teachers and a middle school teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  If you or somebody you know is interested in a position, has or will have earned a Bachelor's degree in education, and is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, please have them contact Jeralyn Belote at jeralyn.belote@calhounchristian.org.

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 the year.

MEDICATION

Please be sure to stop by the office and pick up any medication that belongs to your students.  Any meds left at the end of the year will be properly disposed..

FIELD DAY

If you are interested in helping out at our elementary FIELD DAY.  Please fill out the attached form and return to your student’s teacher.  Please remember, you must have completed the background check to participate. Be sure to log your volunteer hours on FACTS through the Family Portal.  

 
PRESCHOOL HELP NEEDED

Our preschool staff will be a vendor at the Battle Creek Cereal Festival on Saturday, June 14 from 8-12. We need a student or adult at least 5'5" to wear our Cougar costume, stand next to our table and wave at guests! This is a great way to get started on those volunteer hours for next year. If interested, please contact Mrs. Pidcock at Melissa.pidcock@calhounchristian.org.

ROBOTICS OPEN HOUSE

Interested in more information regarding the robotics team at CCS?  Come join a winning team! Students in grades 7-12 and any adults interested in sponsoring or mentoring are welcome to attend.  See the attached flyer for more information.

POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND

Do you know someone that might be interested in enrolling their child in preschool? Invite them to any of our Popsicle events happening this summer! The preschool staff along with current and newly enrolled families and those interested in learning more about our programs, are invited to come and play on Tuesdays this summer, once a month.  
The purpose of these events is to build community by talking with the teachers and other parents, while their children play, make new friends and see their old friends too! Come to one or all of these events : Tuesday, June 10, Tuesday, July 1 or Tuesday, August 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Parents are required to stay during these events.

VOLUNTEER HOURS DUE MAY 30

As a reminder, 20 hours of service must be logged by the last day of school (May 30) or you will receive a bill for $12.50 per hour unserved in June. These service hours help keep our costs down and we appreciate your help greatly! We are always in need of volunteers for Lunch, Popcorn, and Sports (contact Don Hughes for more info about taking tickets at soccer games, etc). Hours need to be logged in the FACTS Family Portal, under Family, then Family Home, and then click the "Add+" button under your name to enter service hours. 

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

If you are looking for ways to fulfill the required twenty service hours, check out the links below to sign up. Be sure to log all your service hours before the last day of school using FACTS Family Portal. If you would like to volunteer for girl’s soccer home games contact Mr. Hughes don.hughes@calhounchristian.org to see what the needs are. 
Sign up to Serve Lunch

SUMMER CARE HOSTED BY ST JOE

Please consider sharing your child with us for the summer of 2025! We welcome students entering TK or Kindergarten (in Fall 2025) up to 12 yrs. 11 mos. of age.
•    This summer we will open the week after school ends for the year, with our first day being 6/9/2025.
•    The cost will be $40/day (1st & 2nd children) and $35/day (3rd, 4th, ......children).
•    Students will receive breakfast, lunch and snacks!
Your children will be engaged academically, socially, and spiritually, be active on a daily basis, all while having a TON of FUN!!!

If you are interested in our program and would like to receive more information along with a registration packet, please click on the link below to fill out the interest form.

https://forms.gle/bY6NGYMpBME4WWeM7

If you have any questions, please feel free to email criley@bcacs.org.

 
CLASS OF 2025 OPEN HOUSES

Stephen Andren: May 31 5-8 pm 118 Turn Berry Lane Battle Creek, MI 49015
Sofi Bailey: June 28 1-4 pm 7979 St Mary’s Lake Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017
Joshua Belote: May 24 6-9 pm 1350 C Dr S Climax, MI 49034
Levi Deal: June 7 3-6 pm 3856 Kistler Rd Battle Creek, MI 49014
Wills Gordon: June 7 1-4 pm 20863 Waubascon Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017
Jessica Halder: June 7 2-5 pm 2478 Hamilton Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017
Jadyn Hanson: June 21 3 pm- 5 pm 10441 3 Mile Road East Leroy, MI 49051
Alyson LaBonte: May 24 11 am – 1 pm 3515 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037 [Overflow Church]
Sam Luchetti: May 23 6-9 pm 244 Jacaranda Drive Battle Creek, MI 49015
Ava Lueck: June 7 5-8 pm 218 Parrott Drive Battle Creek, MI 49037
Van McAlvey: May 17 2-5 pm 1608 W Highland Blvd Battle Creek, MI 49015
Jayna Schwartz: June 21 1-4 pm 800 Industrial Rd Marshall, MI 49068 [The Gathering Event]
Cory Snowball: May 31 1625 Capital Ave NE Battle Creek, MI 49017 [Calvary Baptist Church]
Owen VanderBilt: May 25 11 am – 2 pm 12111 Helmer Road S Battle Creek, MI 49015 [Squirrel Hollow Golf Course]
McCayla Warren: May 24 2 – 5 pm13641 M 37, Battle Creek MI 49017 [Johnstown Fire Department Pavilion] 
Aden Woodard: June 1 1-4 pm – 1018 Columbia Ave East [Woodard Automotive]

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED

The board is accepting applications for new members.  If you are interested, please contact Nate Asma at nate.asma@calhounchristian.org by Thursday, May 15, 2025. 

 

AWARDS NIGHT

Join us May 12 to celebrate all the accomplishments of our CCS students!  
•    4 pm – Elementary
•    5:30 pm – Middle School
•    7:00 pm – High School

HIRING FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Calhoun Christian School is looking for elementary teachers and a middle school teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  If you or somebody you know is interested in a position, has or will have earned a Bachelor's degree in education, and is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, please have them contact Jeralyn Belote at jeralyn.belote@calhounchristian.org.

LOST AND FOUND

As we are winding down the year, 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 the year.

MEDICATION

Please be sure to stop by the office and pick up any medication that belongs to your students.  Any meds left at the end of the year will be properly disposed..

FIELD DAY

If you are interested in helping out at our elementary FIELD DAY.  Please fill out the attached form and return to your student’s teacher.  Please remember, you must have completed the background check to participate. Be sure to log your volunteer hours on FACTS through the Family Portal.  

 
ELEMENTARY LIBRARY NEWS

We appreciate the Houvener ladies for their amazing work as Library Volunteers.
Please note the following dates for the end of the school year.
May 12 and 15—last week of library. Books must be turned in. Although we do not charge overdue fines, students who lose books or do not turn them back in will be charged a $5.00 replacement fee. Please contact your homeroom teacher with any questions. Thank you. 

ROBOTICS OPEN HOUSE

Interested in more information regarding the robotics team at CCS?  Come join a winning team! Students in grades 7-12 and any adults interested in sponsoring or mentoring are welcome to attend.  See the attached flyer for more information.

POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND

Do you know someone that might be interested in enrolling their child in preschool? Invite them to any of our Popsicle events happening this summer! The preschool staff along with current and newly enrolled families and those interested in learning more about our programs, are invited to come and play on Tuesdays this summer, once a month.  
The purpose of these events is to build community by talking with the teachers and other parents, while their children play, make new friends and see their old friends too! Come to one or all of these events : Tuesday, June 10, Tuesday, July 1 or Tuesday, August 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Parents are required to stay during these events.

VOLUNTEER HOURS DUE MAY 30

As a reminder, 20 hours of service must be logged by the last day of school (May 30) or you will receive a bill for $12.50 per hour unserved in June. These service hours help keep our costs down and we appreciate your help greatly! We are always in need of volunteers for Lunch, Popcorn, and Sports (contact Don Hughes for more info about taking tickets at soccer games, etc). Hours need to be logged in the FACTS Family Portal, under Family, then Family Home, and then click the "Add+" button under your name to enter service hours. 

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

If you are looking for ways to fulfill the required twenty service hours, check out the links below to sign up. Be sure to log all your service hours before the last day of school using FACTS Family Portal. If you would like to volunteer for girl’s soccer home games contact Mr. Hughes don.hughes@calhounchristian.org to see what the needs are. 
Sign up to Serve Lunch
Sign up for Popcorn and Pickle Friday

SUMMER CARE HOSTED BY ST JOE

Please consider sharing your child with us for the summer of 2025! We welcome students entering TK or Kindergarten (in Fall 2025) up to 12 yrs. 11 mos. of age.
•    This summer we will open the week after school ends for the year, with our first day being 6/9/2025.
•    The cost will be $40/day (1st & 2nd children) and $35/day (3rd, 4th, ......children).
•    Students will receive breakfast, lunch and snacks!
Your children will be engaged academically, socially, and spiritually, be active on a daily basis, all while having a TON of FUN!!!

If you are interested in our program and would like to receive more information along with a registration packet, please click on the link below to fill out the interest form.

https://forms.gle/bY6NGYMpBME4WWeM7

If you have any questions, please feel free to email criley@bcacs.org.

COACHING

If you are interested in coaching any sport for the 2025-2026 school year, please contact don.hughes@calhounchristian.org.

CLASS OF 2025 OPEN HOUSES

Stephen Andren: May 31 5-8 pm 118 Turn Berry Lane Battle Creek, MI 49015
Sofi Bailey: June 28 1-4 pm 7979 St Mary’s Lake Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017
Joshua Belote: May 24 6-9 pm 1350 C Dr S Climax, MI 49034
Levi Deal: June 7 3-6 pm 3856 Kistler Rd Battle Creek, MI 49014
Wills Gordon: June 7 1-4 pm 20863 Waubascon Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017
Jessica Halder: June 7 2-5 pm 2478 Hamilton Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017
Jadyn Hanson: June 21 3 pm- 5 pm 10441 3 Mile Road East Leroy, MI 49051
Alyson LaBonte: May 24 11 am – 1 pm 3515 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037 [Overflow Church]
Sam Luchetti: May 23 6-9 pm 244 Jacaranda Drive Battle Creek, MI 49015
Ava Lueck: June 7 5-8 pm 218 Parrott Drive Battle Creek, MI 49037
Van McAlvey: May 17 2-5 pm 1608 W Highland Blvd Battle Creek, MI 49015
Jayna Schwartz: June 21 1-4 pm 800 Industrial Rd Marshall, MI 49068 [The Gathering Event]
Cory Snowball: May 31 1625 Capital Ave NE Battle Creek, MI 49017 [Calvary Baptist Church]
Owen VanderBilt: May 25 11 am – 2 pm 12111 Helmer Road S Battle Creek, MI 49015 [Squirrel Hollow Golf Course]
McCayla Warren: May 24 2 – 5 pm13641 M 37, Battle Creek MI 49017 [Johnstown Fire Department Pavilion]             Aden Woodard: June 1 1-4 pm – 1018 Columbia Ave East [Woodard Automotive]