Cougar Connection
October 15, 2026
CONGRATS TO OUR VARSITY BOYS SOCCER TEAM!!!
They won their first round of districts. The next round will be held at Mayors’ Riverfront Park at 251 Mills St in Kalamazoo. Tuesday, October 20 is the next round at 7 pm. Tickets are $8 each and can be pre- purchased at GoFan. They also will be taking cash or credit cards at the gate.
NOVEMBER’S LUNCH ORDER DUE OCTOBER 19
Hot lunch orders for November are due Monday, 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! As a reminder, lunch is not free for all unless you qualify for it, but there is an application for the free/reduced lunch program at: https://lakeviewsd.familyportal.cloud/application/parentletter.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD | OCTOBER COMMUNITY SERVICE
Once again, The elementary students are partnering with Samaritan’s Purse to share God’s love and the message of salvation with children around the world. Our goal is to pack 100 shoeboxes!
There are two ways your family can help:
1. Pack a Shoebox
Families may fill a shoebox and return it to school by Friday, October 30. Completed boxes may be placed on the orange counter in the elementary hallway or given to your child’s teacher.
The Operation Christmas Child website provides gift ideas, information, and videos. Families are also encouraged to include a personal letter and photo. You may choose to donate toward postage and track your box to its destination.
2. Donate a NEW Small Toy
Families may also donate NEW small toys. These will be taken to a packing site and added to shoeboxes. A special toy is often considered the “wow” item in a box and may be the only toy a child receives.
Boxes are available after school at pick up. Look for ideas online at Samaritan's Purse. Boxes need to be returned by Friday, October 30.
CCS THEATRE AND WHAT A DO THEATRE PRESENT….
Anne of Green Gables
Friday & Saturday, October 23–24
7:00 PM
Downtown Church, 135 Hamblin Ave., Battle Creek
Tickets: $10 each
Come enjoy this beloved classic brought to life on stage!
PICTURE RETAKES
October 27th Craft photography will be here for picture retakes. If your student needs to have their pictures retaken, be sure your student is prepared to be here in the morning of the 27th.
CHIK FIL A WEEK
October 25-31 – St Phil and CCD will be celebrated by Chik Fil A!
• THURSDAY, October 29 3-5pm
Snack & Study for high schoolers
(take your ID) for a free coffee
• Friday, October 30 4-7pm
Anyone wearing a CCS shirt or
colors gets a free medium
fountain beverage
• Vote for our school in the
Restaurant to win a prize
for our senior class!
BLOOD DRIVE
Calhoun Christian School
20 Woodrow Street, Battle Creek
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
To Make an Appointment:
Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code CalhounChristian, download the Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Donor Promotion:
Donors who give blood October 19 through November 22 can receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email, plus 200 bonus points toward exclusive donor rewards. It directs donors to https://RedCrossBlood.org/Maze for details.
High School Fall Festival & Sadie Hawkins!
Get ready for a fun-filled evening on October 30! High school students are invited to enjoy dancing, hayrides, games, and food.
Tickets are $25 and on sale now in the Main Office.
1350 C Drive South
KIDS HAVE FUN. PARENTS GET A NIGHT OUT. MISSIONS WIN!
Join us Friday, November 13, from 5:00–9:00 PM for our annual Parents’ Night Out Missions Fundraiser at CCS!
Kids ages 6 months–12 years will enjoy dinner, games, a movie, arts & crafts, and plenty of fun while parents enjoy an evening out.
Cost: $30 per child | Family Maximum: $75
All proceeds support CCS mission trips, including the Junior Class inner-city mission trip to Washington, D.C.
SOUL BLAST 2026: “Run the Race”
Students in grades 6–12 are invited to Soul Blast, November 13–15! Registration is $65 and includes meals, housing, a T-shirt, concerts, speakers, a silent disco, and so much more. Check out the attached flyer for additional details and registration information. Friends Church of Battle Creek will be your host.
8th GRADE MEETING
Parents please make plans to attend the 8th grade meeting on November 16 at 5:30 pm in the chapel. We will be providing some very important details.
CALHOUN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS & LIVE NATIVITY!
Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season together!
Program Dates & Times
• Preschool Christmas Program: Thursday, December 3 at 4:30 PM
Doors open at 4:00 PM
• Elementary Christmas Program: Thursday, December 3 at 6:00 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM
• MS/HS Live Nativity: Friday, December 4 from 6:00–8:00 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Christmas Program Costumes
• Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Angel costumes
• 2nd Grade: Bible-time kings and queens. Please wear solid purple, pink, or jewel-colored robes with crowns or tiaras.
• 3rd Grade: Bible-time costumes with WHITE GLOVES
• 4th Grade:
o Girls: Mary costumes in white and blue
o Boys: Shepherd costumes
• EVERYONE: Please bring a small flashlight labeled with your name and grade.
Cookies Needed!
We are asking every family to provide 2–3 dozen homemade cookies for the Preschool/Elementary Christmas Programs and Live Nativity.Please bring cookies to school early on December 2 or 3.
Questions?
Costumes: Mrs. Rome
Cookies: Pit Crew
PARENT MEETING 8th GRADE ONLY
If you have an 8th grade student, please plan to attend a brief meeting at 5:00 pm November 16 in the chapel.