Concord Campus News

June 12th, 2026

Head of School Update

Brice Richards

Dear CCS Families,

I hope each of you is enjoying your summer! I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for partnering with us to make last school year such a memorable one.

Your support, engagement, and collaboration are what make our school community so special.

Please accept this email as a reminder regarding our upcoming early release Wednesdays beginning in August. To ensure a smooth afternoon transition for all students, please carefully review the following details regarding KidzConnect care:

KidzConnect will be open and available to all families on early release Wednesdays.
If you anticipate your child needing KidzConnect on these days, you must register them in advance and pay a one-time registration fee.
To help families adjust to the schedule change, there is no other hourly or daily charge for childcare on early release Wednesdays between the early dismissal time and our normal dismissal times up until 3:00 PM for elementary and 3:30 PM for middle school.
If your child needs to remain in KidzConnect past our normal pickup windows (after 3:00–3:30 PM for elementary or 3:30–3:45 PM for middle school) on early release Wednesdays, standard KidzConnect fees will apply.

It is our goal to ensure every child is safely accounted for, so please complete your registration(s) HERE as soon as possible if you plan to use KidzConnect.

Continue to enjoy a safe, relaxing, and wonderful summer break. We look forward to seeing you back refreshed for another great year ahead!

Thank You,

Brice Richards

Head of School

Upcoming CCS Events & News

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 wesbite) for more details and info.

Save The Date

Mark your calendar for our annual golf tourney on September 28th at Fox Den! ⛳

LOWER SCHOOL NEWS

Summer Camps 🎉

Camp CCS is now underway and runs June 1st – July 30th! Offering a variety of experiences in art 🖌️, athletics 🏈, and academics 🔬, there is something for everyone.

👉 Click HERE for registration and more information.

Lower School Field Day

🎉 No shortage of smiles for our students on Field Day as they closed out the school year with loads of laughter, games, and treats! 🙌 🍧

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!

5th & 6th Grade Academy and Upper Middle School Happenings

Field Day for Academy and Upper MS students was full of creative games and friendly competition, including pineapple football and noodle ball! 🍍 🥳

Upper School Updates

🎓 Class of 2026 Commencement 🎓

Laughter, a few tears, and lots of love filled the room as the Class of 2026 crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. 🦁 ❤️

We are so proud of each graduate and all they have accomplished during their time at CCS.

As they step into this next season, we pray God’s richest blessings over their future and know He has incredible plans ahead for each of them. 🙏

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 👏

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

Upper School Awards

🦁 We loved celebrating the achievements of our 9th–11th grade students at Awards Day before wrapping up an incredible school year!

From academics to leadership, fine arts to athletics, we are so proud of the hard work and growth displayed by our students.

Congratulations to all who were recognized! 🏆

Athletic Accolades & Updates

Track At State

Our Track Team made school history in more ways than one at the State Track Meet! 👏

With 9 State Champions and 22 All-State performances, this remarkable season was one for the record books! 🏃

State Champions

🥇 Co-Ed Relay: Lydia Kohlbusch, Maurice Smith, Presley Horst, Reese Franklin

🥇 Girls 4x400 Relay: Baylor Kohlbusch, Lydia Kohlbusch, Presley Horst, Annie Von Hagen

🥇 400 Meter Champion: Kohbe Ward

Second Place Finishes

🥈 Girls 4x200 Relay: Baylor Kohlbusch, Lydia Kohlbusch, Presley Horst, Annie Von Hagen

🥈 Girls 4x100 Relay: Baylor Kohlbusch, Lydia Kohlbusch, Emory Thomas, Annie Von Hagen

🥈 200 Meter: Dasani Moulden

Top 4 State Finishes

🥉 Boys 4x200 Relay: Dasani Moulden, Reese Franklin, Amare McKenzie, Kohbe Ward

🥉 400 Meter: Baylor Kohlbusch

🏅 100 Meter (4th): Amare McKenzie

We couldn't be more proud of these athletes and coaches for their historic accomplishments this season. Future is BRIGHT! 🙌

"We Are Concord" Sport Media Guide

We are pleased to introduce a Sport Media Guide for the coming year! This exciting opportunity is great for showcasing your business or a "Good Luck!" family or student photo(s) while supporting CCS athletics. Purchase yours HERE!

Lower School Cross Country

WHEN: Practices start August 18th

WHO: 2nd-5th grades

Fill out Google form HERE.

**No try-outs will be held

Basketball Summer Camp

WHEN: July 13th - 16th

WHO: Boys & Girls Pre K - 8th grade

Week In Arts

🎭 Coming to a stage near you! CCS Theatre is proud to announce our exciting productions for the upcoming season:

🦁 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! 👏

Theatre Accolades

🎭 Our theatre program represented well at this year’s Marquee Awards!

Special congratulations to our choreographers and students Ariana Mason and Jonah Dewald on their well-deserved acknowledgements. 🏆

Bravo, 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

CCS Storehouse

The Storehouse WILL BE OPEN later this summer! Stay tuned for more details regarding specific days and hours.

School Uniform Sale

Don't miss Tommy Hilfiger's uniform sale July 13th -20th! Scan the QR code for more information.

Concord Parent Connection

Mark your calendars for Concord's annual fundraising gala on September 27th and annual golf tournament on September 28th at Fox Den. We need many parent volunteers!

Please complete the form HERE if you're interested in helping or if you have items or experiences to donate to the auction. Many thanks in advance!

Spiritual & Student Life Office

Chapels will resume with the new school year.

Church's Corner

Worship at FBC

Looking for a place to worship? Pastor John Mark's current sermon series is "Origins", and we'd love to have you join us at First Baptist Concord this Sunday for church.

All are welcome with service times at:

🕗 8:00 AM

🕤 9:15 AM

🕚 11:00 AM

We can’t wait to worship with you and grow together in faith! 🙏

Concord Quest

June 15th - 18th

Embark on Kingdom Quest—an epic journey to discover God’s Kingdom! Next week, kids will dive into action-packed adventures, powerful Bible stories, and meaningful moments that will help them see how God’s Kingdom is bigger than they imagine and invite them to be a part of it. CQ is for kids 4 years through 5th grade (completed in May 2026), and you can register them HERE!

Summer Student Opportunities

United Kingdom HS Mission Trip: July 10th - July 18th
SLU 201: July 12th - July 18th
SLU 101: July 13th - July 19th
SLU 301: July 19th - July 27th

Concord Christian Preschool

Littlest Lion Happenings

CCP June Newsletter is HERE. Be sure to read it over carefully!

Keeping up with KidzConnect

Summer is underway with KidzConnect, and BIG fun is being had by all!

After School Care Enrollment

Registration is open for KidzConnect After-School Care for the 2026/27 school year. Registration can be found HERE!

Homeschool Happenings

Summer Math Tutoring

Our high school co-op math teacher is offering six weeks of summer tutoring sessions from May 25 - July 3. If your student(s) are looking for a quick math "boost", working to catch up to grade-level, or are simply trying to get ahead over the summer, Ansley has experience working with elementary through Geometry/Algebra 2. Please reach out to Mrs. Keathley for more information.

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:

Complete https://forms.gle/gxd9g19YksiZNVYYA
Your personalized card will be emailed.
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: