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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 prescribed 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.  

ABSENCE 

If your student will be absent for any reason, please contact the office one of three ways.
•    Our website using this link. You will need your FACTS login credentials.
•    Email – Office@calhounchristian.org
•    Phone/VM – (269)-965-5560
You can also find a planned absence form here.

SICK POLICY

While we encourage students to attend school every day, an ill child will not perform well and may expose other students in the classroom. The school will send students home if any of the following symptoms are present. It is also expected that you will keep your child at home if any of these symptoms are present:
•    fever of 100oF or greater (before medication; 24 hours free before returning)
•    any known communicable disease (please notify the school of which disease; they include: chicken pox, coxsackievirus/hand, foot, mouth disease, croup, pertussis/whooping cough, pink eye, pinworms, impetigo, fifth disease, hepatitis, flu, measles, mumps, meningitis, strep throat, lice, ringworm, and scabies)
•    an undiagnosed rash
•    persistent or severe headache
•    an earache or draining ear
•    diarrhea or vomiting (24 hours free before returning)
•    severe sore throat
•    evidence of head lice
•    persistent and severe cough
If your child has been diagnosed with a concussion, we must have a written release from the doctor before they will be permitted to rejoin gym, recess or other athletic activities.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETING

There is a middle school meeting for all fifth grade parents and any new middle school families.  This meeting will be held on September 7 at 6:30 pm in the chapel.  Please make every effort to attend.  

COOKIES AND CANVAS/A MOTHER SON EVENT

Join us on Friday, October 2nd from 6-7:30pm for Cookies and Canvas with Create in Me Art Studio – a Mother and Son event!  The event will take place in the CCS cafeteria and tickets are on sale in the office until September 23rd. The cost is $15/painter.  This includes art instruction with Miss Rachel from Create in Me, all your needed art supplies, and, of course, cookies!  Hope to see you there!

FIRST PIT CREW MEETING OF THE YEAR

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 on Monday, August 31 at 7:45am in the cafeteria. This is a great way to get connected and serve our awesome school community!  Contact Amy Asma and Ashley LaRue at pitcrew@calhounchristian.org with any questions.  See you there!

POPCORN AND PICKLE FRIDAYS

This is a favorite around CCS.  As the aroma of freshly popped popcorn fills the halls, we all know what day it is…. IT’S FRIDAY!!! Be sure to send $1 with your student for popcorn and pickle day. OR – if they want BOTH popcorn and pickle, send $2.

2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR 

Please see the updated school calendar.  Contact the office with any questions.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

Popcorn & Pickle Fridays
Lunch Volunteers
Sports: Contact don.hughes@calhounchristian.org
Classrooms: Contact your student’s teachers
General: Contact office@calhounchristian.org
 

First day of 2026-2027 is August 24

See you next school year! The first day will be Monday, August 24. We will send out a back-to-school email mid-summer, or you can check on our website for info as we update at: CCS Families - Calhoun Christian School

LOST AND FOUND

Be sure to check the lost and found areas today before  summer break.  Anything left remaining will be donated to charity.  

MEDICATION

Please be sure to stop by the office TODAY and pick up any medication that belongs to your student. Any meds left will be properly disposed.

SUMMER TUTORING 

If you are interested in summer tutoring for your students, please contact one of the following for more information.
Aly Mancilla – (269) 571-3938 (see below for specific focus areas)
Elliana Olds – (269) 275-2123
Jessica Halder – (269) 243-5059

LOOKING FOR A BABYSITTER?

Call Olea Born for more information at (269) 580-2555!

NEED SPORTS PHYSICALS? 

Whole Family Health Care will be at CCS on Tuesday, August 4, 8:00 am – Noon.  Cost is $25 – CASH ONLY.

CCS Yard Signs

  
We want to get the word about CCS out into the community, and need your help! The CCS Development Committee commissioned yard signs for our families in order to get the word out about our school. They are available for pickup in the office.

CCS BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED

The board is accepting applications for new members.  If you are interested, please contact Jim Merkle at james.merkle@calhounchristian.org or 269-967-4528.

VOLUNTEER HOURS DUE TODAY

As a reminder, 20 hours of service must be logged by the last day of school (May 29) 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! 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.

Popsicles on the Playground

If you have a preschooler this coming fall, please join us on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30pm on the preschool playground for a "cool" hangout with other preschool families as we gear up for the 2026-2027 school year. Feel free to invite or bring other parents of preschool-aged children as we also use this as a way to introduce the community to our CCS Preschool. There will also be another popsicle event on August 4, same time!

Meet Up and Eat Up This Summer at CCS!

We are hosting a Meet Up and Eat Up community program at CCS this summer, 11:30-12:00pm Monday to Friday starting June 8. Families can meet at the Preschool Entrance to pick up lunch (free for children up to 18); we will have some picnic tables set up on the cement pad outside the Preschool Entrance for children to enjoy their lunch.
 

2026 GRADUATION OPEN HOUSES

Kile Clemence: June 27, 3:00-6:00pm, 105 Morgan Ave, Battle Creek
Olivia Compton: June 6, 4:00-7:00pm, 16151 Garrett Way, Marshall 
Kyle DeVisser: June 6, 3:00 pm-5:00pm, 3015 Nichols Road, Kalamazoo [Second CRC-Activity Bldg]
Jocelyn Dunakin: June 13, 1:00-3:00 pm, 409 Monroe St, Marshall
Jackson Knickerbocker: June 13, 3:00-6:00pm, 8011 Division Dr., Battle Creek 
Kelli Lorencen: June 27, 1:00-4:00pm, 2601 Lacey Rd, Dowling [Pleasantview Family Church]
Jennifer O'Connor: June 7, 3:00-5:00pm, 253 Bradley St, Battle Creek
Eli Reeves: June 20, 1:00-3:00pm, 9331 Verona Rd, Battle Creek
Macie Swank: May 30, 1:00-4:00pm, 14425 Helmer Rd S, Battle Creek [Woodland Church]
Carter Thomas: May 30, 4:00-6:00pm, 3515 Michigan Ave [Overflow Church]
 

 

SUMMER CARE REGISTRATION **DEADLINE EXTENDED**

Summer care is available starting June 1 for students age 3 to 12, staffed by Aly Mancilla and Darci VanValkenberg. Please register by next Friday, May 22 to guarantee a spot at https://www.calhounchristian.org/ccs-families/summer-care.cfm.

BIGGBY FUNDRAISER FOR MISSIONS

Sip and Serve with the Sophomore and Junior classes as they partner with Biggby on Friday, May 15. 10% off all sales from that day will be donated to our missions' fund. Swing by before school, for an afternoon pick up, or late night treat to the Biggby near the school at 1101 W Columbia Ave, Battle Creek.

"IT'S A NEW SEASON" FOR MRS. BELOTE

Join us Monday night to celebrate Mrs. Belote and the NEW SEASON she is entering.

IMPORTANT DATES IN MAY

May 15 – last day to sign up for Summer Care

May 14-15 – M-STEP Testing, 11th graders

May 15 – Biggby Fundraiser for Missions, 1101 W Columbia Ave, all day 10% goes to CCS!

May 18 – Open house celebration for Mrs. Jeralyn Belote, 5:00-7:00pm

May 21 – Class of 2026 Commencement, 6:30pm

May 22 – Half Day, 11:30am dismissal

May 25 – Memorial Day, no school

May 26-29 – MS trips (5th/6th May 27-29)

May 27 – Elementary Field Day, volunteers needed; sign up online by May 18

May 27-28 – HS Finals, half day 11:30am dismissal for HS only

May 28 – 2nd-4th Field Trip

May 29 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Half day, 11:30am dismissal for all

LOST AND FOUND

Be sure to check the lost and found areas before the end of school.  Anything left remaining will be donated to charity the week after school ends.  

MEDICATION

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

TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER FOR ROBOTICS

Tuesday, May 26, visit Texas Roadhouse on Beckley Road and present this flyer (Dine In or Dine Out) to donate 10% to the Robotics Club.  

CCS Yard Signs  

We want to get the word about CCS out into the community, and need your help! The CCS Development Committee commissioned yard signs for our families in order to get the word out about our school. They are available for pickup in the office.

NEW: Breakfast at CCS

CCS students now have the option to pick up breakfast at school! Served before school from 7:30-7:40am in the CCS Kitchen, breakfast will include an entree (such as a muffin, granola bar, cereal, etc), 2 pieces of fruit, and milk. The cost is $1.60 per meal, or for those on the reduced/free list, $0.30 for reduced, $0 for free. Please tell your children if you do not want them to pick up breakfast as we will be charging families in FACTS for the meals their children come to get in the mornings (this is different from our lunch program). Please direct questions to Michelle Wilson.

CCS BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED

The board is accepting applications for new members.  If you are interested, please contact Jim Merkle at jim.merkle@calhounchristian.org or 269-967-4528.

FIELD DAY 2026

Volunteer to help at the elementary FIELD DAY May 27.  There are two time frames to assist: 8:00 am-11:30 am and  11:45 pm – 2:45 pm. You may also choose to volunteer for the entire day. Sign up will close May 18.

VOLUNTEER HOURS DUE MAY 29

As a reminder, 20 hours of service must be logged by the last day of school (May 29) 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.

Popsicles on the Playground

If you have a preschooler this coming fall, please join us on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30pm on the preschool playground for a "cool" hangout with other preschool families as we gear up for the 2026-2027 school year. Feel free to invite or bring other parents of preschool-aged children as we also use this as a way to introduce the community to our CCS Preschool. There will also be another popsicle event on August 4, same time!

2026 GRADUATION OPEN HOUSES

Seth Allabaugh: May 24, 4:30-8:00 pm, 1802 H Drive South, East Leroy [Res Les Farms]

Elise Belote: May 22, 5:30-8:00pm, 9765 ½ Mile Rd, Climax

Kile Clemence: June 27, 3:00-6:00pm, 105 Morgan Ave, Battle Creek

Olivia Compton: June 6, 4:00-7:00pm, 16151 Garrett Way, Marshall

Kyle DeVisser: June 6, 3:00 pm-5:00pm, 3015 Nichols Road, Kalamazoo [Second CRC-Activity Bldg]

Jocelyn Dunakin: June 13, 1:00-3:00 pm, 409 Monroe St, Marshall

Jackson Knickerbocker: June 13, 3:00-6:00pm, 8011 Division Dr., Battle Creek

Josiah Lootens: May 24, 1:00-4:00pm, 1079 North Ave, Battle Creek [North Ave Church of God]

Kelli Lorencen: June 27, 1:00-4:00pm, 2601 Lacey Rd, Dowling [Pleasantview Family Church]

Jennifer O'Connor: June 7, 3:00-5:00pm, 253 Bradley St, Battle Creek

Elliana Olds: May 23, 5:00-8:00pm, 567 Oak St., Athens

Eli Reeves: June 20, 1:00-3:00pm, 9331 Verona Rd, Battle Creek

Macie Swank: May 30, 1:00-4:00pm, 14425 Helmer Rd S, Battle Creek [Woodland Church]

Carter Thomas: May 30, 4:00-6:00pm, 3515 Michigan Ave [Overflow Church]