Concord Campus News

July 3rd, 2026

Important Reminders

Concord Campus News is now on its summer schedule of every three weeks. Make sure you're following us on our social media platforms for additional announcements and school happenings!

Summer reading and school supply lists are now available on our website HERE!

**Check out your Parent Portal page through your Blackbaud account (access via our website) for more details and info.

Boots, Bows & BBQ 🎉

Join us on September 27th at Fox Den Country Club for an unforgettable evening of fellowship, fun, and fundraising. 🌟

Concord is proud to welcome special guest Josh Mancuso for a night you definitely

won’t want to miss!

Concord Golf Tourney

Our annual golf tourney will be held on Monday, September 28th, at Fox Den. ⛳

**More information coming soon about these special events to support our school!

LOWER SCHOOL NEWS

Summer Camps 🎉

Camp CCS is underway and runs through July 30th! Offering a variety of experiences in art 🖌️, athletics 🏈, and academics 🔬, there is something for everyone.

👉 Click HERE for registration and more information.

Gaddis Art Camp Pics

🎨 Mrs. Gaddis and her young artists had a blast creating colorful “masterpieces” during Art Camp! 🖼️

Students filled the week with imagination and had fun letting their creativity shine! ✨

Summer Reading for K-4th

"Summer BINGO" is for incoming 1st - 2nd graders. If a student completes their BINGO card, and returns it to Mrs. Peterson in the library during the 1st two weeks of school, they will earn a prize! 

The "1,000 minutes of Summer Reading" is for incoming 3rd-4th graders. If they complete 1,000 minutes of reading and submit their sheets within the 1st two weeks of school, they too will earn a prize. 

The students' names MUST be on their paper in order to receive a prize!

Upper School Updates

🦁 Join us in welcoming Brooke Leonard as our new High School Guidance Counselor!

Mrs. Leonard brings eight years of counseling experience and earned her Master's in School Counseling from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

She is passionate about meeting students where they are and equipping them to thrive both academically and personally.

Brooke and her husband, Matt, have been married for eight years and are the proud parents of two daughters. She has been a member of FBC since 2011 and is excited to continue serving within the Concord community.

Mrs. Leonard shares, "I am excited to serve as the high school counselor for CCS next year. I look forward to building relationships with our students and families!"

Senior Checklist Items

Welcome New Seniors, Class of 2027!

It is not too early to be thinking about Tennessee Promise and your next steps after graduation!

TN Direct Admissions helps eligible Tennessee seniors explore admission offers from participating in-state colleges, universities, community colleges, and TCATs—making the path to college or technical training clearer and easier.

To stay on track, be sure to complete your TN Promise application HERE anytime now and watch for more information about college options and next steps this fall.

Achieving Academic Excellence

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Antonia Lopez Bachman, Class of 2021 🦁

From Colombia to Concord, and now making an impact in journalism and publishing, we are proud to celebrate Antonia as one of our outstanding alumni! 👏

Since graduating from CCS, Antonia earned her bachelor's degree in Multimedia Journalism from Trevecca Nazarene University. Along the way, she interned at a news station, wrote for The Tennessean, married her high school sweetheart, Eric (CCS Class of 2020), and now serves as a copy editor for a Christian publishing house.

Most importantly, Antonia continues to see God's faithfulness in every step of her journey. She shares, "Concord’s academic rigor not only taught and prepared me for my next level of education, but it also helped me cement habits that I continue to use in my job today."

We are thankful for the way Antonia is using her gifts to glorify Him and impact others! ❤️

**Click HERE to check out the May/June "Lions for Life" newsletter to learn more about Antonia's story, other alumni news, and upcoming events.

Week In Arts

🎭 Coming to a stage near you! CCS Theatre is looking forward to presenting...

🦁 Fall Production: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

🏴‍☠️ ⚓ Spring Production: The Pirates of Penzance

Get ready for adventure, imagination, and incredible performances from our talented cast and crew. Stay tuned for more information!

🎶 Four of our talented CCS band members recently attended the Carson-Newman Summer Concert Camp! During their time on campus, they learned four musical selections and showcased their hard work in a special evening concert.

Each student submitted an audition piece and was placed into bands based on their skill level. We are proud to share that all of them represented CCS with excellence, performed well, and brought home some awards.

Congrats Lions! 👏🥁

International Program Updates

🌍 Opening Hearts and Homes ❤️

We are so grateful for families like the Morees who open their homes to international students and make them feel like part of the family.

Through shared meals, new experiences, and lasting friendships, these relationships reflect the love of Christ and the beauty of our community.

Thank you to our amazing host families for making a difference that reaches far beyond any school classroom! 🏡

Storehouse Happenings

Introducing Lion Volunteer Connection (formerly Concord Parent Connection), where we look forward to a renewed focus on connection and community versus membership this upcoming school year!

Similar to a PTO, LVC will be a parent-led organization dedicated to supporting teachers and staff through fun and engaging events.

Mark your calendars now for Boots, Bows & BBQ on September 27th and our annual golf tournament on September 28th at Fox Den. We need MANY parent volunteers, and you can register to get involved and help HERE!

Spiritual & Student Life Office

Our chapels will resume with the new school year.

Homeschool Happenings

Upcoming Dates to Remember

• August 7th, 2026: Senior Pictures
• May 22nd, 2027: Graduation
• June 15th, 2026: Grades and attendance due for the 2025/26 school year

Parent ID Cards

Homeschool Parent ID Card. Did you know some businesses offer discounts for homeschoolers when you present this card?

To get yours, simply:

1. Complete https://forms.gle/gxd9g19YksiZNVYYA
2. I’ll email your personalized card.
3. Print it or save it to your phone for easy access!

Learner's Permit

When applying for a learner’s permit, students must submit the SF-1010 form. Please keep these key points in mind:

• The form is valid for 30 days after issuance.
• Allow adequate time for our staff to process your request.
• Once completed, the form will be sent via email to the address you provide.
• We do not fax the form directly to the driver’s license office.

To avoid delays, please ensure the form is submitted before the 30-day expiration.

Verification of Enrollment

Homeschool umbrella students may need to provide Verification of School Enrollment when participating in co-ops, extracurricular activities, or other programs requiring proof of enrollment in an approved educational program.

This document, issued by the overseeing homeschool umbrella or cover school, verifies the student’s enrollment status for purposes such as:

• Academic eligibility
• Student discounts
• Sports participation

**Request this verification in advance to ensure timely processing

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