Cougar Connection
Awards Night! Teacher Appreciation Week! Theatre and MUCH MUCH MORE!
April 25, 2025
REENROLLMENT FOR 2025-2026
We are beginning to accept new families to our school for the 2025-2026 school year this month. If you have not yet finished reenrollment and would like to, please complete it as soon as possible through the FACTS Family Portal, or contact Michelle Wilson if you have an extenuating circumstance that is preventing you from reenrolling at this time. If you have not reenrolled yet, your spot is not guaranteed for next year until you have submitted the packet and paid the enrollment fees.
GUYS AND DOLLS JR.
It is time to sign up for Guys and Dolls Jr.!!!! This show is open to all CCS 4th-12th graders from the 24-25 school year.
Auditions will be held during the week of April 28. Look for more details coming soon!!!
In the meantime, we need you to SIGN UP!!! We are trying something different this year. To audition we need you to sign up ahead of time. Follow this link: [Ludus - What A Do] https://whatadotheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes
You will need this specific access code: CCSWAD
TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
Let's celebrate our amazing teachers! Teacher Appreciation Day at CCS will be Friday, May 2nd. There are many ways to show gratitude to our teachers including a handwritten note, fresh flowers, their favorite sweet treat, or a gift card! Be creative and have fun! For your convenience, we have attached the list of the teacher’s “wish list” for gift cards.
NWEA TESTING
Middle School students will be taking the NWEA tests the week of May 5-9. Please be sure your student gets plenty of rest and good nutrition to ensure they are at their best.
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
We will be taking pre orders for Chik Fil A to be served 5 pm - 6:30 pm. If you would like to order dinner for you and your family. Please fill out the attached form and turn it into the office. Payment must be received when orders are turned in.
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
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
AJ 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]
Cougar Connection 04/17/2025 FOLLIES TONIGHT! Theatre! Teacher Appreciation! and so much more!
April 17, 2025
FOLLIES 2025
Thursday, April 17, ONE NIGHT ONLY! 6 pm Comedy, drama, music, dance and much more!
Follies is a Mission Trip Fundraiser put on by the class of 2025. Invite your friends and family to attend.
REENROLLMENT FOR 2025-2026
We are beginning to accept new families to our school for the 2025-2026 school year this month. If you have not yet finished reenrollment and would like to, please complete it as soon as possible through the FACTS Family Portal, or contact Michelle Wilson if you have an extenuating circumstance that is preventing you from reenrolling at this time. If you have not reenrolled yet, your spot is not guaranteed for next year until you have submitted the packet and paid the enrollment fees.
CCS ROBOTICS TEAM GOING TO WORLD COMPETITION!!
We are excited to announce our CCS Robotics Team and their robot, Manta Joe, will be going to the World Competition next week after a successful State competition! They finished 21st overall of 527 teams!! Go CCS! The championship will be in Houston, Texas, where our students and mentors will be traveling for the championship that begins officially on Thursday, April 17. Keep them in prayer as they both travel and compete. Here is some preliminary information on how to watch the competition from home, but the actual field they will be in has yet to be assigned: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/CMPTX.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE
Community Service will be held on Friday, April 25 8 am - 11:00 am.
Please watch for an email from your son/daughter's homeroom teacher with details of where they are going and if drivers are needed.
GUYS AND DOLLS JR.
It is time to sign up for Guys and Dolls Jr.!!!! This show is open to all CCS 4th-12th graders from the 24-25 school year.
Auditions will be held during the week of April 28. Look for more details coming soon!!!
In the meantime, we need you to SIGN UP!!! We are trying something different this year. To audition we need you to sign up ahead of time. Follow this link: [Ludus - What A Do](https://whatadotheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes
You will need this specific access code: CCSWAD
TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
Let's celebrate our amazing teachers! Teacher Appreciation Day at CCS will be Friday, May 2nd. There are many ways to show gratitude to our teachers including a handwritten note, fresh flowers, their favorite sweet treat, or a gift card! Be creative and have fun! For your convenience, we have attached the list of the teacher’s “wish list” for gift cards.
RAISERIGHT GIFT CARDS SALE
We have several cards available at the office that are 20% off! Cabela's, CVS, Famous Footwear, Gander Mountain, Guitar Center, Hair Cuttery, Staples, Sally Beauty, Jimmy John's, Smashburger, and more. Come grab yours before they are gone!
LUNCH ORDERS DUE APRIL 19
Hot lunch orders for MAY are now open. Submit through the FACTS Family Portal by April 19.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sign up for your appointment today to donate blood on Wednesday, April 23. Appointments are available from 1:00 pm – 6:15 pm. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: CalhounChristian to schedule yours soon!
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.
SUMMER CARE
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
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
AJ 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]
Cougar Connection 04/11/2025 LOTS of NEW Info! CHECK IT OUT!!!
April 11, 2025
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!
SPRING PHOTOS
Craft has extended time to order Spring Photos [Preschool through 4th grade]. If you are interested in ordering Spring Photos, be sure to order before 11:59 pm on April 14. See the information below.
FOLLIES 2025
Thursday, April 17, ONE NIGHT ONLY! 6 pm Comedy, drama, music, dance and much more!
Follies is a Mission Trip Fundraiser put on by the class of 2025. Invite your friends and family to attend.
REENROLLMENT FOR 2025-2026
We are beginning to accept new families to our school for the 2025-2026 school year this month. If you have not yet finished reenrollment and would like to, please complete it as soon as possible through the FACTS Family Portal, or contact Michelle Wilson if you have an extenuating circumstance that is preventing you from reenrolling at this time. If you have not reenrolled yet, your spot is not guaranteed for next year until you have submitted the packet and paid the enrollment fees.
CCS ROBOTICS TEAM GOING TO WORLD COMPETITION!!
We are excited to announce our CCS Robotics Team and their robot, Manta Joe, will be going to the World Competition next week after a successful State competition! They finished 21st overall of 527 teams!! Go CCS! The championship will be in Houston, Texas, where our students and mentors will be traveling for the championship that begins officially on Thursday, April 17. Keep them in prayer as they both travel and compete. Here is some preliminary information on how to watch the competition from home, but the actual field they will be in has yet to be assigned: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/CMPTX.
GUYS AND DOLLS JR.
It is time to sign up for Guys and Dolls Jr.!!!! This show is open to all CCS 4th-12th graders from the 24-25 school year.
Auditions will be held during the week of April 28. Look for more details coming soon!!!
In the meantime, we need you to SIGN UP!!! We are trying something different this year. To audition we need you to sign up ahead of time. Follow this link: [Ludus - What A Do] https://whatadotheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=classes
TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
Let's celebrate our amazing teachers! Teacher Appreciation Day at CCS will be Friday, May 2nd. There are many ways to show gratitude to our teachers including a handwritten note, fresh flowers, their favorite sweet treat, or a gift card! Be creative and have fun! For your convenience, we have attached the list of the teacher’s “wish list” for gift cards.
RAISERIGHT GIFT CARDS SALE
We have several cards available at the office that are 20% off! Cabela's, CVS, Famous Footwear, Gander Mountain, Guitar Center, Hair Cuttery, Staples, Sally Beauty, Jimmy John's, Smashburger, and more. Come grab yours before they are gone!
DATE CHANGE FOR LEGO CLUB
Please note:
April's Lego Club for grades k-3 and 4-6 will be April 22nd. This is a change from the previous schedule.
LUNCH ORDERS DUE APRIL 19
Hot lunch orders for MAY are now open. Submit through the FACTS Family Portal by April 19.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sign up for your appointment today to donate blood on Wednesday, April 23. Appointments are available from 1:00 pm – 6:15 pm. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: CalhounChristian to schedule yours soon!
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
CLASS OF 2025 OPEN HOUSES
Stephen Andren: May 31 5-8 pm Turn Berry Lane Battle Creek, MI 49015
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
AJ 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
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]
Reenrollment deadline TONIGHT! Lunch Orders, Mother Son Event, Follies and MUCH MORE!
March 28, 2025
AUCTION
Thank you to all who supported our annual auction. We are praising God for his ongoing faithfulness and provision.
The gross amount raised at the auction is $78, 373 including the scholarship appeal. When we add the match for the scholarship appeal portion, we raised $96,948!
Again, thank you for your support through volunteering, donating, attending, and praying. A special thank you to the auction committee and their hours upon hours of work.
FOLLIES 2025
Thursday, April 17, ONE NIGHT ONLY! 6 pm Comedy, drama, music, dance and much more!
Follies is a Mission Trip Fundraiser put on by the class of 2025. Save the date! Start inviting friends and family to attend.
RAISERIGHT GIFT CARDS SALE
We have several cards available at the office that are 20% off! Cabela's, CVS, Famous Footwear, Gander Mountain, Guitar Center, Hair Cuttery, Staples, Sally Beauty, Jimmy John's, Smashburger, and more. Come grab yours before they are gone!
MOTHER SON EVENT
Join us for the PRO BOWL GAMES – a Mother and Son event on April 12, 3:30 pm – 5 pm in the CCS cafeteria. Tickets are on sale in the office until April 9 for $25 per mom. Wear your favorite sports gear! Check out the flier for more details.
DATE CHANGE FOR LEGO CLUB
Please note:
April's Lego Club for grades k-3 and 4-6 will be April 22nd. This is a change from the previous schedule.
REENROLLMENT FOR 2025-2026
The deadline to complete enrollment for 2025-2026 is TODAY, March 28 through the FACTS Family Portal. If you are unable to complete reenrollment by March 28, you can still submit the packet late but the fee per student will increase and your spot may not be guaranteed. Please contact Michelle Wilson if you need help with anything or are considering reenrolling but have some questions.
HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN SCHOOL DAY TESTING - Wed., APRIL 9
-PSAT 9, PSAT 10, and SAT testing starts at 7:45am for all 9th-11th grade students.
-Seniors DO NOT REPORT unless they are testing.
-This is a half day for HIGH SCHOOL only. There are NO AFTERNOON CLASSES for high school students.
-9th and 10th grade students should be picked up by 11:30am. They may bring a sack lunch to eat after testing, if desired.
-11th grade students are projected to be finished testing at between 11:30 and noon. They will be dismissed to leave when their room is finished testing.
-Students with an off-site program in the morning should arrange with their teachers that they will not be in class on April 9.
-Students with an off-site program in the afternoon can choose to attend their program OR they can be school-excused to not attend on April 9.
LUNCH ORDERS DUE APRIL 19
Hot lunch orders for MAY are now open. Submit through the FACTS Family Portal by April 19.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Sign up for your appointment today to donate blood on Wednesday, April 23. Appointments are available from 1:00 pm – 6:15 pm. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: CalhounChristian to schedule yours soon!
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.
Sign up for Popcorn and Pickle Friday
RaiseRight! Volunteer hours! REENROLLMENT! LEGO CLUB DATE CHANGE! And much more!!!
March 21, 2025
FOLLIES 2025
Thursday, April 17, ONE NIGHT ONLY! 6 pm Comedy, drama, music, dance and much more!
Auditions will be held in March. Follies is a Mission Trip Fundraiser put on by the class of 2025. Save the date! Start inviting friends and family to attend.
REENROLLMENT DEADLINE MARCH 28
Reenrollment is open and will run through Friday, March 28 for the 2025-2026 school year. Log into the FACTS Family Portal, click on Apply/Enroll, then Enrollment/Reenrollment to begin the reenrollment packets. If you need to add a new student, submit an application through the portal under the Apply/Enroll and then Application section. If you are leaving the CCS Family, please log into the enrollment packet and click "will not enroll" or email Michelle Wilson to notify us. More information is attached. Completing reenrollment by March 28 guarantees your spot for next year - if after the deadline, the price increases by $25 per student and you may lose your spot for the fall.
RAISERIGHT GIFT CARDS SALE
We have several cards available at the office that are 20% off! Burger King, Dominos, Papa John's, Jimmy John's, Cabela's, CVS, and more. Come grab yours before they are gone!
MOTHER SON EVENT
Join us for the PRO BOWL GAMES – a Mother and Son event on April 12, 3:30 pm – 5 pm in the CCS cafeteria. Tickets are on sale in the office until April 9 for $25 per mom. Wear your favorite sports gear! Check out the flier for more details.
DATE CHANGE FOR LEGO CLUB
Please note:
April's Lego Club for grades k-3 and 4-6 will be April 22nd. This is a change from the previous schedule.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK
Christy (elementary admin. assistant) and her husband Matt have graciously offered to coach track this season. It will start with a team and parent meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 25th. Track members will meet 3:00-4:00pm and there will be a brief parent meeting from 4:00-4:15pm. Official practices will start after spring break. More info to come!
CCS families, please email Katy Arnson (karnson@bcacs.org) and let her know your name, child's name and grade, so she can include you when sending information.
NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?
If you are looking for ways to fulfill the required twenty service hours, check out the links below to sign up. All service hours should be served and logged by May 30, 2025 or you will receive a bill for any hours unserved. Be sure to log all your service hours before the last day of school using FACTS Family Portal.
Sign up to Serve Lunch
Sign up for Popcorn and Pickle Friday