Cougar Connection
Cougar Connection 10/31/2025
October 31, 2025
NEW – SUBMIT ABSENCES ONLINE!
If your child will be absent or late for any reason, we need a notification from parents to the office. You now have 3 options to submit your notification: via phone (269-965-5560), email (office@calhounchristian.org) or by submitting it on our website under CCS Families > Absence Notification. You will need to log in with your FACTS Family Portal credentials to submit. If your child will be absent for more than 1 day, we also have an Expected Absence form that can be used to gather expected classwork from teachers.
HOT LUNCH ORDERS OPEN
December's lunch orders are due November 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, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius!
SOUL BLAST
Soul Blast, hosted at Friends Church, is November 7th - 9th. CCS students are invited to attend. We are looking for chaperones for one or two days and nights for both male and female students. If you are willing to help, please contact Heidi Romine at hmromine@gmail.com or 269-719-5889. Follow the link to register students. https://bcfriends.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3101381
LET’S HONOR OUR HEROES!
This year CCS will honor veterans by displaying a Wall of Honor. We are asking families to make a mini poster for a display. We are sending home copies with Elementary and Middle School families. Please use the attached file or pick up a copy in the office. Please return these by Friday, November 7 so that we can display them for Veterans' Day!
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.
RINGS MINISTRIES
See the attached flier for more information on how to support this ministry that gives back to the community in a huge way!
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
Need a date night or a night to shop for Christmas? Enjoy a night out on the town, shop til you drop or stay home for a relaxing movie night, all the while helping missions at CCS! Fill out the registration form by November 4 and we will take care of the rest! See the attached information!
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
Wednesday, November 26 our school will be hosting our annual Grandparents' Day from 10am-11:15am. Check out the information attached.
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.
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 is just around the corner. 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
The Preschool and Elementary Christmas Program [pre-k-4th] is Thursday, December 4 at 6 pm! Students should wear Christmas colors and bring a scarf, hat, and mittens.
We need bakers to help us with a special cookie reception. Please contact Mrs. Rome if you can help! Diane.rome@calhounchristian.org
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
Cougar Connection
October 09, 2025
HOT DOG LUNCH FUNDRAISER OCTOBER 16
Help raise funds for the Junior class mission trip. Lunch includes: hot dog, bag of chips, drink and dessert. PREORDERS ONLY. You may turn your order form in to your homeroom teacher or the office by Monday, October 13.
HOT LUNCH ORDERS OPEN
November's lunch orders are due October 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, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius!
OPERATION CHRISTIMAS CHILD
Calhoun Christian School is partnering with Samaritan's Purse to bring the gospel (and a Christmas gift) to children all around the world. Check out their website for more info.
We are giving two opportunities for our families to participate.
1. Fill a Shoebox. Boxes can be picked up at the school from Mrs. Rome.
2. Bring an approved “WOW” item and place it in the bins located in the elementary hallway. [ALL WOW items must be small enough to fit in a shoebox]
• WOW boy items: small backpack, soccer ball and pump, stuffed animal, hobby kit, large toy truck or car, other large toy
• WOW girl items: small backpack or purse, doll, soccer ball and pump, stuffed animal, jewelry making or hobby kit, large toy
The toys we collect will be taken to a packing party at Calvary Baptist Church on November 10-14, 1 pm – 7 pm and November 15, 10 am – 12 pm. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mrs. Rome : Diane.Rome@calhounchristian.org. We are collecting from October 1-31. Drop-off is located in the elementary hallway.
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
Box Tops for Education
Did you know that CCS is a Box Top school? Help us reach our yearly goal of $500 by signing up to support CCS on the Box Top for Education app and scanning your Box Top receipts throughout the year. And good news-there is a SPECIAL bonus going on for the month of October! For every person that downloads the app, signs up on a mobile device using this link https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=PFK74O4E&school_id=112468 and scans any receipt (it does not have to have a Box Top item on it to qualify for this particular bonus), our school will receive $10. That's the same as 100 Box Tops!! You must sign up using the link above to receive the bonus. After signing up in the app, remember to scan any receipt as the bonus isn't credited until after that first scan. Thank you for going the extra mile for our school.
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.
October 14 - Middle School Boys Basketball player and parent meeting at 6:00 pm in the chapel.
ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The Elementary Christmas Program [k-4] is Thursday, December 4 at 6 pm! Students should wear Christmas colors and bring a scarf, hat, and mittens.
We need bakers to help us with a special cookie reception. Please contact Mrs. Rome if you can help! Diane.rome@calhounchristian.org
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
10/03/2025
October 03, 2025
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW ONLY: MOUSE TRAP
Our 8th-12th grade students will be performing "Mouse Trap," a whodunit murder mystery, on October 3rd and 4th at 7pm in the chapel. Mark your calendars to watch these kids in action! Tickets are $10. Order yours TODAY!
MOTHER/SON EVENT
Tomorrow is the big day for the CCS Pro Bowl Games. We are looking forward to a great time! When you arrive at the school, please enter through the cafeteria doors. Doors will open at 3:30pm. See you there!
SMILEY COOKIE SALE
The PIT Crew is hosting a cookie sale! If you would like to order a big smiley face cookie, please bring $3 to your homeroom teacher by Wednesday, October 8th. The cookies will be delivered to classrooms on Wednesday, October 15th. All proceeds support the PIT Crew. Thank you!
LEGO CLUB
Lego Club has been cancelled for October 7 due to parent teacher conferences. We will resume October 14.
ELEMENTARY PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Oct 6-7, Monday and Tuesday until 6pm
Here's the link! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-58533221-elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETING
October 7, 6:30 pm – 8 pm – Meet in your student’s homeroom and travel their school day with them. Talk to teachers, get updates and experience a day in the life of a middle schooler. No sign up needed.
HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Sign up for HS conferences on October 7-8.
ST PHILIP HOCO
St. Philip Catholic Central High School is celebrating their homecoming the week of Oct 6-11th. The homecoming dance will be Saturday, October 11th from 8-10:30 in the Parish Center. Cost is $5/person to attend.
CCS Students need to sign up in the office. Any non CCS students attending the dance should fill out the guest form.
HOT DOG LUNCH FUNDRAISER OCTOBER 16
Help raise funds for the Junior class mission trip. Lunch includes: hot dog, bag of chips, drink and dessert. PREORDERS ONLY. You may turn your order form in to your homeroom teacher or the office by Monday, October 13.
HOT LUNCH ORDERS OPEN
November's lunch orders are due October 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, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius!
OPERATION CHRISTIMAS CHILD
Calhoun Christian School is partnering with Samaritan's Purse to bring the gospel (and a Christmas gift) to children all around the world. Check out their website for more info.
We are giving two opportunities for our families to participate.
1. Fill a Shoebox. Boxes can be picked up at the school from Mrs. Rome.
2. Bring an approved “WOW” item and place it in the bins located in the elementary hallway. [ALL WOW items must be small enough to fit in a shoebox]
• WOW boy items: small backpack, soccer ball and pump, stuffed animal, hobby kit, large toy truck or car, other large toy
• WOW girl items: small backpack or purse, doll, soccer ball and pump, stuffed animal, jewelry making or hobby kit, large toy
The toys we collect will be taken to a packing party at Calvary Baptist Church on November 10-14, 1 pm – 7 pm and November 15, 10 am – 12 pm. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mrs. Rome : Diane.Rome@calhounchristian.org. We are collecting from October 1-31. Drop-off is located in the elementary hallway.
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.
October 14 - Middle School Boys Basketball player and parent meeting at 6:00 pm in the chapel.
ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The Elementary Christmas Program [k-4] is Thursday, December 4 at 6 pm! Students should wear Christmas colors and bring a scarf, hat, and mittens.
We need bakers to help us with a special cookie reception. Please contact Mrs. Rome if you can help! Diane.rome@calhounchristian.org
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
09/26/2025
September 26, 2025
MOTHER SON EVENT
Join us on October 4th from 3:30-5pm for fun games, friendly competition, and treats at the CCS PRO BOWL GAMES – a Mother and Son event! The event will take place in the CCS cafeteria and tickets are on sale in the office until September 30th. The cost is $25 per mom/son(s). See you there!! *See attached flier for more details.
ELEMENTARY PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Oct 6-7, Monday and Tuesday until 6pm
Here's the link! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-58533221-elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETING
October 7, 6:30 pm – 8 pm – Meet in your student’s homeroom and travel their school day with them. Talk to teachers, get updates and experience a day in the life of a middle schooler. No sign up needed.
HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Sign up for HS conferences on October 7-8.
VOLLEYBALL PINK OUT
Come support our Middle school and Varsity Volleyball girls at our Pink Out game next Tuesday, September 30 starting at 5 p.m. Come support our girls at the games by wearing pink head to toe!
MOUSE TRAP
Our 8th-12th grade students will be performing "Mouse Trap," a whodunit murder mystery, on October 3rd and 4th at 7pm in the chapel. Mark your calendars to watch these kids in action! Tickets are $10. Order yours TODAY!
ST PHILIP HOCO
St. Philip Catholic Central High School is celebrating their homecoming the week of Oct 6-11th. The homecoming dance will be Saturday, October 11th from 8-10:30 in the Parish Center. Cost is $5/person to attend.
CCS Students need to sign up in the office. Any non CCS students attending the dance should fill out the guest form.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Calhoun Christian School is partnering with Samaritan's Purse to bring the gospel (and a Christmas gift) to children all around the world. Check out their website for more info.
We are giving two opportunities for our families to participate.
1. Fill a Shoebox. Boxes can be picked up at the school from Mrs. Rome.
2. Bring an approved “WOW” item and place it in the bins located in the elementary hallway. [ALL WOW items must be small enough to fit in a shoebox]
• WOW boy items: small backpack, soccer ball and pump, stuffed animal, hobby kit, large toy truck or car, other large toy
• WOW girl items: small backpack or purse, doll, soccer ball and pump, stuffed animal, jewelry making or hobby kit, large toy
The toys we collect will be taken to a packing party at Calvary Baptist Church on November 10-14, 1 pm – 7 pm and November 15, 10 am – 12 pm. If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mrs. Rome : Diane.Rome@calhounchristian.org. We are collecting from October 1-31. Drop-off is located in the elementary hallway.
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.
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
Cougar Connection 09/19/2025
September 19, 2025
HARVEST PARTY TONIGHT!!!*
Come for fun, food, and fellowship with other CCS families on Friday, September 19 at 6 pm.
Location: 14510 South M 37 Highway, Battle Creek, MI 49017.
Bring: lawn chairs and a dish to pass per family – suggestions are PK-3rd bring a main dish, 4th-8th bring a side, and 9th-12th bring dessert.
Provided: plates, utensils, cups, and drinks
Fun things to do: bonfire, volleyball, kickball, 9 square, and much more!
*Rain Date = September 20
HOT LUNCH ORDERS OPEN
October Lunch Orders due TODAY, Sept 19: October's hot lunch orders are open and need to be placed by September 19. Log into the FACTS Family Portal, click on Student, then Lunch, then Create Web Order to submit your order (yes, even free lunch needs to be placed). If you need to apply for a free/reduced lunch, complete this application through Lakeview (our lunch vendor). If you want to help serve lunch, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius!
SYATP – September 24 – “AWE”
Our school will be participating in See You At The Pole on September 24, 2025. This will be a time of student-led prayer for our school, nation and world. The 2025 theme verse is “I have heard all about you, Lord. I am filled with awe by your amazing works.” Habakkuk 3:2a
- 7:00 am – 7:30 am – High School students may join us at the flag pole in the front, circle drive. This is optional, but we would love to see a great number participate. We will pray for our school, government officials and our nation.
- 7:50 am – 8:40 am – Middle School and High School students will gather in the gym for a time of prayer and praise.
MOTHER SON EVENT
Join us on October 4th from 3:30-5pm for fun games, friendly competition, and treats at the CCS PRO BOWL GAMES – a Mother and Son event! The event will take place in the CCS cafeteria and tickets are on sale in the office until September 30th. The cost is $25 per mom/son(s). See you there!! *See attached flier for more details.
ELEMENTARY PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Oct 6-7, Monday and Tuesday until 6pm
Here's the link! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449A8AD23A6F49-58533221-elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETING
Do you have a 5th-8th grader? Make sure you plan to attend the middle school meeting in the Cafeteria/Chapel on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 pm.
LEGO/ROBOTICS CLUBS
Lego Club began this week and will run weekly on Tuesdays from 3-4pm. 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. Pickup will be out the front door at 4:00pm.
MOUSE TRAP
Our 8th-12th grade students will be performing "Mouse Trap," a whodunit murder mystery, on October 3rd and 4th at 7pm in the chapel. Information about purchasing tickets will be coming soon. Mark your calendars to watch these kids in action!
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.
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