From Middle School Principal Mr. Curtis Miller

As many of you know former First Lady, Barbara Bush recently passed away in Texas. Often regarded as one of her best quotes she noted the importance and impact of treating other people with respect and love. “Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people – your family, friends, and coworkers, and even the strangers you meet along the way. -Barbara Bush. 

The single most important thing, beyond a relationship in Jesus Christ, that we can teach our young people is to treat others with love and respect. Our lives are gift given to us by God to live out here on earth doing His work for His purpose. 

Pastor Maack from Lutheran Mission Society provided us a message at Chapel today thanking the students for all Concordia Prep is doing to support the Lutheran Mission Society. The service work or the money we have donated can feel like a small part or small measure to help an organization with 10 compassion centers, but how significant and impactful even the smallest of gifts can have on others who need it. LMS continues to do such important work throughout the Baltimore metro area to bring Jesus Christ to all. Concordia Prep will continue to partner with LMS to bring the much-needed message of Jesus Christ love and sacrifice for our lives, but also to continue to grow young men and women in our school who measure their lives by the way they treat their family, friends, coworkers, and especially strangers they meet along the way. Proverbs 3:27 says, “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” God has given us the hands, feet, and resources to act and we know that God has blessed our students, staff, and families with more good than we will ever be able to count of fully grasp. May we all continue to measure the success of our lives by the way we treat other people as spoke by Barbara Bush, “Never lose sight of the fact that the most important yardstick of your success will be how you treat other people- your family, friends, and coworkers, and even the strangers you meet along the way.” 

Blue and Green Day for Organ Donations

Sophomores Victoria and Samantha Lassahn (pictured with senior Elizabeth Higgins ) organized a dress down day last Friday to raise money and awareness for organ donations. The money raised will be donated to the YOLT (You Only Live Twice) Foundation, which was founded by Danielle Beaulieu Class '87 and Jon Class '86 with their son Gavin. Gavin was the recipient of an organ donation while a student at Towson University. The Lassahns chose that foundation because they are both interested in medicine and hoped to help CPS students and parents become aware of the impact of organ and tissue donation. The money collected will be used for transplant housing at the University of Maryland Hospital. 

Social Studies Bowl

The Social Studies bowl is a CPS tradition and we celebrated our 20th anniversary this year.  The social studies bowl is a single elimination jeopardy style quiz competition among two teams each team is a pair and they compete against their classmates over several rounds with the hope to make it to the final four rounds held in front of the entire school. This year 32 teams(64 students) from the high school competed in the Social Studies bowl over a month on the following topics; World History, US History, Government, Geography, Law, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, and Current Events. The four teams in the Final Four were Robert Heck/McKenzie Barlow(12), Zach Zittinger/Joshua Maguire(10), Noah Roberts/Andrew Stephens(11), and Robert Hiles/Colton Smith(11).  Heck/Barlow and Hiles/Smith were victors in the semi final rounds. Robert Hiles and Colton Smith defeated the defending champion pair of Robert Heck and McKenzie Barlow and were crowned champions for Social Studies Bowl XX.  

Concordia Prep Presents Mary Poppins : April 26 to 29

Concordia Prep's Theatre Department will present Mary Poppins on Thursday, April 26 at a Dinner Theatre at 6:30 pm, Friday, April 27 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, April 29 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $12 online in advance, $15 at the door ($10 for students and senior citizens).Tickets for the Dinner Theater are $40 (includes price of ticket and catered meal from Carrabbas); the meal starts at 6:30 pm on April 26 with the show following at 7:00 p.m. Online tickets sales will close on Thursday, April 26 at 3 pm!

Learn More and Purchase Tickets Online

Middle School Field Day: Saturday, April 21

All middle school students and families are invited to the Middle School Field Day on Saturday, April 21 from 10 am to 1 pm. The event sign-in begins at 9:30 am. CPS will be joined by middle school students from Pilgrim Lutheran, St. Paul's Kingsville, St. Paul's Lutheran Catonsville, and St. Peter's Christian Day. CPS Students should wear CPS gear. Join us and cheer for the Saints!

To The Parents of Sophomores

On Thursday, April 26th, a representative from Balfour will be on campus (in the Media Center) to place the order for any sophomore who would like to order a class ring. Parents are welcome/encouraged to come. The rep from Balfour will measure, help you fill out an order form, and collect a small deposit. The rep will also be here during lunch on Friday, April 27th. Mr. Barth will distribute the pamphlets/order forms during lunch this Friday (April 20). The class rings will not be received until the Ring Event during the 2018-19 school year.

Buy a Brick to Support the Renew and Rejoice Campaign

To celebrate our period of Renew and Rejoice, Concordia Prep is again offering a brick engraving opportunity for all CPS current students/families, alumni, faculty/staff, and friends! Brick engraving allows everyone in the CPS family an opportunity to honor or memorialize those special individuals in our community! Support the campaign by buying a brick.  Learn More-Purchase a Brick

After Prom Meeting

May 1st at 6 pm in the Media Center. We will finalize the menu and prizes. Email  [email protected]  with any questions.

Annual CPS SGA Spring Picnic: Thursday, May 3, 2018

The Annual CPS SGA Spring Picnic is being held on Thursday, May 3, 2018. There will be lots of opportunities to participate in a variety of activities and games!  The picnic will begin after our annual Faculty vs. Seniors Basketball game, which will take place late that morning before lunch.  Again for this year, the SGA voted to have Mission BBQ provide their delicious meats for the event! If you prefer not to eat Mission BBQ, Maria’s pizza will be available as well. Tickets will be sold during lunch, beginning on Thursday, April 26th. Important: You must retain your ticket to receive your food at the picnic!   Questions? See any member of the SGA, or Mr. Mercer. Sample Food Ticket

Student/Parent Senior Chapel and Senior

Send-Off Breakfast

Seniors and their parents are invited to join the CPS Community on Thursday, May 10, for the annual Senior Chapel and Senior Send-off Breakfast. Chapel begins at 8:10 in Saints Gymnasium. Parents are encouraged to sit with their senior students for this student-led time of worship. Immediately following worship, our seniors and parents are invited to the lunchroom for breakfast and a special message from a teacher whom they have chosen. Following the breakfast, seniors are allowed to leave for the day. Please contact Upper School Principal, Mrs. Ruth Heilman, at [email protected] with any questions.

 Sports News

A big congratulations to senior Alexandra Strohman who reached a career 150 assists and 200 goals during the varsity girls' lacrosse 8-6 win over Catholic High last Tuesday.

Congratulations to sophomore Samantha Lassahn who received an IAAM Character Coin after the CPS varsity lacrosse win 16-1 over Chapelgate on April 11. Each IAAM coach has the opportunity to present a Character Coin to two opponents during the season, who display significant elements of fair play, integrity, and respect. Pictured: Sam receives the coin from a member of the Chapelgate Varsity Lacrosse Team.

Sports this week. Please check OnCampus for the latest updates.

From the School Nurse

The Perry Hall High School PTSA invites our community to the play Addicted which will be performed Saturday April 21st at 7 pm. Admission is free. This play is in response to the drug abuse issue we have in our state and our community. It brings awareness and encourages  dialogue  about the dangers of drug use and addiction among teens and young adults. Due to mature content and the nature of the play, it is advised the audience members be at least 13 years of age. For more information go to www.addictedtheplay.org

Broadway Trip on Wednesday, May 2

The Broadway trip to see the musical Hello Dolly and participate in a Hamilton Dance Workshop has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 2nd. If you are interested in going, we have a few tickets. Please email  [email protected] . The cost is $145 per person.

Host Families for Faces and Our Culture are Needed for Next School Year

All parents and guardians are invited to meet with representatives from Faces and Our Culture on Tuesday, May 8 at 3 pm. Download a brochure for more information.

2018 Saints Golf Tournament: Friday, June 15

Please join us to benefit Concordia Prep Athletics Programs at our Annual Golf tournament and dinner. Plan to stay after the golf tournament to spend the evening with great friends and supporters of Concordia Prep. After golf, we will present awards for various contests, have dinner and raffle off some additional prizes to golfers and dinner guests. Learn More

From The Guidance Office

Class of 2018 - Congratulations on completing your college applications! Over the next several weeks and months, you will be hearing from them regarding acceptances. Seniors please share your college acceptance letters with Director of Guidance Mrs. Grill.

Important Dates:

Saturday, April 21: Middle School Field Day, 10 am to 1 pm.

Thursday, April 26: Mary Poppins Dinner Theatre at 6:30.

Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April at 7:30 pm: CPS Theatre Department Presents Mary Poppins

Sunday, April 29 at 3 pm: CPS Theatre Department Presents Mary Poppins

Wednesday, May 2: Welcome Night for Incoming Students

Thursday, May 3: SGA Picnic

Friday, May 4: School Closed

Monday, May 7: Upper School Fine Arts Festival at 7:15 pm

Wednesday, May 9: NHS Awards at 6:30 pm

Thursday, May 10: Senior Chapel, Middle School Field Trips

Tuesday, May 15: Middle School Fine Arts Festival at 7:15 pm

Wednesday, May 16: Upper School Spring Athletic Awards Night at 7 pm

Monday, May 21: Theatre Awards Night at 6:30 pm

Tuesday, May 22: Middle School Athletic Awards Night

Wednesday, May 23: Prom

Friday, May 25: Class of 2018 Baccalaureate at 7 pm

Saturday, May 26: 2018 at Graduation at 10 am Grace Fellowship Church in Timonium

Monday, May 28: School Closed for Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29: Middle School Academic Awards Night at 6:30 pm

Thursday, May 31: Eighth Graders Last Day

Friday, June 1: Eighth Grade Affirmation at 7 pm

Monday, June 4: Closing Chapel

Tuesday, June 5 to Friday, June 8: Final Exams, Noon Dismissal

Friday, June 15: 2018 Saints Golf Tournament at Greystone Golf Course

Lunch Orders

Order lunches from Terri’s Cafe here: 

Terri’s Cafe

Coca Cola Give Program

Concordia Prep is participating in the Coca Cola Give program.