News + Events

PICTURE DAY

School pictures will be taken on September 11 in the morning. Offsite students should make plans to stop by before school if at all possible and preschool students who aren’t at school on Thursdays can come early in the morning to get their pictures taken. There is a new process for ordering this year. Check out the attached for more information. 
NOTE: If you would like to prepay with check or cash, you may pick up a form in the office. The best pose will be chosen for you by the photographer. Otherwise, you will receive a link via email and text to order your picture package.  There are more options for purchase online. You will receive free shipping if you order this way and within seven days.  There will be a fee of $7 after the seven day window. The package will be delivered to your home, not the school.

HOT LUNCH ORDERS OPEN

October Lunch Orders due 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!

HARVEST PARTY SEPTEMBER 19*

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

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

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.  A new form must be filled out each school year.  Call the office with any questions. 

ELEMENTARY FIELD TRIP – Gull Meadows 

   
All students in Kindergarten through 4th grade will visit Gull Meadows Farm on Friday, September 19 – cost is $9.00 per person and drivers are needed but background check paperwork needs to be completed 2 weeks in advance. Please look for information from your child's teacher regarding drivers and times. Due to the large number of students, we will be having two different touring times: K and 1st are leaving at 10am and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th will be leaving at 11am. All students will need a sack lunch – no hot lunch will be available to them on the field trip that day. Please do not send in the field trip fee until you receive the info sheet. Any questions? Ask Mrs. Rome at diane.rome@calhounchristian.org.

PIT CREW

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 Monday, Sept. 8 at 8am in the cafeteria. This is a great way to get connected and serve our awesome school community!  Contact Amy Asma at 269-967-6777 or pitcrew@calhounchristian.org with any questions.  See you there!

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.

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.

https://www.gofevo.com/group/Wmufaith
FAITH AND FAMILY AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Western Michigan University Athletics sent us a discount to all of their WMU Football home games with a Faith and Family Offer for religious institutions and communities across West Michigan. Link to the offer is here: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Wmufaith. Ticket prices range from $11-$21 depending on the game and which section you sit in.

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

CALHOUN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
COUGAR CONNECTION
August 28, 2025

MISSION STATEMENT
Calhoun Christian School provides academic excellence while upholding God’s truth and challenging
children to serve.

VISION STATEMENT
Calhoun Christian School will be the benchmark of excellence in Christ-centered education.

PICTURE DAY
School pictures will be taken on September 11 in the morning. Offsite students should make plans to stop by before school if at all possible and preschool students who aren’t at school on Thursdays can come early in the morning to get their pictures taken. There is a new process for ordering this year. Check out the attached for more information.

HARVEST PARTY SEPTEMBER 19*
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

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 medication prescribed to them in the office (including 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.  

ELEMENTARY FIELD TRIP – Gull Meadows    
All students in Kindergarten through 4th grade will visit Gull Meadows Farm on Friday, September 19 – cost is $9.00 per person and drivers are needed but background check paperwork needs to be completed 2 weeks in advance. Please look for information from your child's teacher regarding drivers and times. Due to the large number of students, we will be having two different touring times: K and 1st are leaving at 10am and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th will be leaving at 11am. All students will need a sack lunch – no hot lunch will be available to them on the field trip that day. Please do not send in the field trip fee until you receive the info sheet. Any questions? Ask Mrs. Rome at diane.rome@calhounchristian.org.

CHAPEL WEAR & SPIRIT WEAR STORES
The chapel wear store is now closed but you have a couple more days to order Spirit Wear (deadline is August 31 for Spirit Wear!).  All orders will be delivered to the school office approximately two weeks after the store closes. We will contact you to let you know when it arrives.

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS
   •    SEPT 2 @ 6:30pm: 5th grade and new MS student parent meeting
   •    SEPT 19: MS community Service. Details coming soon from homeroom teachers.
   •    SEPT 4-5: NWEA testing for MS. Contact your homeroom teacher with any questions.

PIT CREW
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 Monday, Sept. 8 at 8am in the cafeteria. This is a great way to get connected and serve our awesome school community!  Contact Amy Asma at 269-967-6777 or pitcrew@calhounchristian.org with any questions. See you there!

POPCORN & PICKLE FRIDAYS
Starting Friday, September 5, your student will have the option to purchase a bag of popcorn and/or a pickle for $1 each. Bring your money in to your student’s teacher.  If you would like to volunteer on a Friday, sign up here. HURRY!  Spots fill up quickly!    

2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR 
Please see the updated school calendar. There are a couple of dates that have been updated/added.  Contact the office with any questions.

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.

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.
Help Needed for Next Week:
   •    Tuesday, 9/2: Varsity Volleyball, 6:00pm 
   •    Thursday, 9/4: Varsity Soccer, 5:30pm for gate/ticket person

FAITH AND FAMILY AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Western Michigan University Athletics sent us a discount to all of their WMU Football home games with a Faith and Family Offer for religious institutions and communities across West Michigan. Link to the offer is here: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Wmufaith. Ticket prices range from $11-$21 depending on the game and which section you sit in.

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 
Special Project with Mrs. Rome: Wed, Sept 3 at drop off time. Meet in the library – will take approx. 1 hour depending on how much help we have!  Bring your coffee mug and be ready for some fun!  Thank you!  ~ Mrs. Rome

SCHOOL CALENDAR
08/29: NO SCHOOL
09/01: NO SCHOOL 
09/11: School Picture Day 
09/19: School Harvest Party at Fish Farm 6PM

SPORTS CALENDAR
08/28: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Heritage Christian Academy 4:30 pm
08/28: Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Union City 5 pm
08/28: Girls MS Volleyball @ Marshall Academy 5:30 pm
08/28: Boys Varsity Football vs Bangor [BCC] 7 pm
09/02: Boys Varsity Soccer @ Will Carleton Academy 5:30 pm
09/02: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Litchfield 6 pm
09/04: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Kalamazoo Cougars Homeschool 5:30 pm
09/05: Boys Varsity Football @ North Adams 7 pm
09/08: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Factoryville Christian 6 pm
09/09: Boys MS Soccer @ Otsego 6 pm
09/11: Boys Varsity Soccer @ Stockbridge 5:30 pm
09/11: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Bellevue @ 6 pm
09/12: Girls MS Volleyball @ New Covenant 5:30 pm

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 prescribe 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.  

THEATRE

For our fall play this year we are going to do The Mousetrap.
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at 3:00pm in the chapel at Calhoun Christian School. The auditions are likely to be finished between 4 and 5 pm.
COST is $200 to participate.
Rehearsals will begin on September 2nd and be held in the chapel from 3pm-5pm on Monday-Thursday. Recognizing that we are a small school, we will work with athletes and their coaches to accommodate both schedules so that students can participate in both theatre and athletics. Part of accommodating schedules may require a couple of Friday rehearsals led by Mrs. Belote to help performers to catch up on what they may miss due to games.
Tech week will be September 29th - October 2nd. It is imperative that actors are available to attend rehearsals this week. Productions will be on October 3rd and 4th at 7:00pm.
This play is open to all 8th-12th graders from CCS, St. Joe, St. Phil, and homeschool students.
The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie and is the longest running play of any play in the world. A whodunit, the play has a twist ending which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre. There are eight cast members.
•    Mollie Ralston – Proprietor of Monkswell Manor, and wife of Giles.
•    Giles Ralston – Husband of Mollie who runs Monkswell Manor with his wife.
•    Christopher Wren – The first guest to arrive at the hotel, Wren is a hyperactive young man who acts in a very peculiar manner.
•    Mrs Boyle – A critical older woman who is pleased by nothing she observes.
•    Major Metcalf – Retired from the army, little is known about Major Metcalf.
•    Miss Casewell – A strange, aloof, masculine woman who speaks offhandedly about the horrific experiences of her childhood.
•    Mr Paravicini – A man of unknown provenance, who turns up claiming his car has overturned in a snowdrift. He appears to be affecting a foreign accent and artificially aged with make-up.
•    Detective Sergeant Trotter – The detective. He arrives in a snow storm and questions the proprietors and guests.

PICTURE DAY

School pictures will be taken on September 11 in the morning. Any morning, offsite students should make plans to be stop by before school if at all possible.  There is a new process for ordering this year.  Check out the information below.

CHAPEL WEAR & SPIRIT WEAR

There is still time left to order Chapel Wear and Spirit Wear.  Last day to order chapel wear is August 27 and the last day to order spirit wear is August 31.  All orders will be delivered to the school office approximately two weeks after the store closes.  We will contact you to let you know when it arrives.

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

•    5th grade and new MS student parent mtg - Sept 2 6:30-7:30 pm
•    MS community Service Sept 19 . Details coming soon from homeroom teachers.
•    NWEA Testing on September 4-5.  Contact your homeroom teacher with any questions.

PIT CREW

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 Monday, Sept. 8th at 8am in the cafeteria. This is a great way to get connected and serve our awesome school community!  Contact Amy Asma at 269-967-6777 or pitcrew@calhounchristian.org with any questions.  See you there!

POPCORN & PICKLE FRIDAYS

Starting September 5 your student will have the option to purchase a bag of popcorn and/or a pickle for $1 each.  Bring your money into your student’s teacher.  If you would like to volunteer on a Friday, sign up here. HURRY!  Spots fill up quickly!    

2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR 

Please see the updated school calendar.  There are a couple of dates that have been updated/added.  Contact the office with any questions.

LEGO/ROBOTICS CLUBS

Starts Tuesday, August 26th from 3-4 pm. Pick up will be at 4 pm at the front circle drive. We will be meeting every Tuesday. 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.

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
For next week:  
Tuesday, 8/26: Varsity Soccer, 5:00pm for gate/ticket person
Thursday, 8/28: Varsity Soccer, 4:00pm for gate/ticket person

FAITH AND FAMILY AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Western Michigan University Athletics is excited to invite you, your students, and their families to join us for an unforgettable 2025 Bronco Football season — with a special Faith and Family Offer for religious institutions and communities across West Michigan!  This link gives you access to discounted tickets for all WMU Football home games this season — perfect for families and future Broncos! Link Offer: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Wmufaith   Our ticket prices will range from $11-$21 depending on the game and which section you sit in.

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
Classrooms: Contact your student’s teachers
General: Contact office@calhounchristian.org

SCHOOL CALENDAR

08/25: Board Meeting 6:30 pm
08/29: NO SCHOOL
09/01: NO SCHOOL 
09/11: School Picture Day 

SPORTS CALENDAR

08/22: Boys Varsity Soccer – ALL CITY 3 pm
08/22: Boys Varsity Football Scrimmage @ Tekonsha 6 pm
08/25: Boys Varsity Soccer @ Bronson Jr/Sr HS 5:30 pm
08/26: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Tri-Unity 5:30 pm
08/26: Girls Varsity VB scrimmage 6 pm
08/28: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Heritage Christian Academy 4:30 pm
08/28: Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Union City 5 pm
08/28: Girls MS Volleyball @ Marshall Academy 5:30 pm
08/28: Boys Varsity Football vs Bangor [BCC] 7 pm
09/02: Boys Varsity Soccer @ Will Carleton Academy 5:30 pm
09/02: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Litchfield 6 pm
09/04: Boys Varsity Soccer vs Kalamazoo Cougars Homeschool 5:30 pm
09/05: Boys Varsity Football @ North Adams 7 pm