Cougar Connection
Cougar Connection
November 14, 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!
VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL
The varsity girls BB season has been canceled due to a lack of participation. Please contact don.hughes@calhounchristian.org
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.
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.
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.
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. Look for the document attached to this email. Be sure to check the RaiseRight binder in the office- it is stocked with gift cards and makes for easy one-stop shopping!
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
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
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
November 07, 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!
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.
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.
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. Look for the document attached to this email. Be sure to check the RaiseRight binder in the office- it is stocked with gift cards and makes for easy one-stop shopping!
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
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY
Family Volunteer hours Opportunity: We are looking for someone to sew jingle bells on elastic bracelets for our Christmas Program Dec 4. All supplies will be provided. Contact Melissa Pidcock @ melissa.pidcock@calhounchristian.org
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 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