Head of School Update
Brice Richards
Dear CCS Parents,
As we begin the sprint to the end of the school year, I would like to provide you with importation information regarding our 2026-2027 school year.
Beginning in August 2026, there is one significant update: an early dismissal every Wednesday for all grades. On these days, lower school students will dismiss at 2:00 PM, and grades 5th–12th will dismiss at 2:15 PM.
This adjustment provides dedicated weekly time for our faculty and staff to engage in professional development and meaningful collaboration. To maintain the standard of excellence you expect from CCS, and to continue raising that bar, it is essential that we invest in the ongoing growth of our educators.
I understand that an earlier dismissal requires adjustment at home, and I want to support your family through this transition. To assist with your scheduling, all athletics, arts, and clubs that typically meet after school will begin immediately following the early dismissal on Wednesdays. KidzConnect after-school care will also be available at that time for all registered students.
It is our hope and prayer that this schedule will not only strengthen our academic programs but also allow extracurricular activities to conclude earlier in the evening, giving your students more time for dinner, family, and midweek opportunities like youth group.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for your support of our mission at CCS. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Blessings,
Brice Richards
Head of School
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Important Reminders
There is certainly no shortage of school events and activities this spring, so be sure you're following us on Facebook and Instagram and also utilizing our school calendar HERE.
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✨ CCS Prom 2026 ✨
🗓 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30–10:00pm
📍 Location: The Reserve at Bluebird Hill
Step back in time and join us for a night of glitz, glamour, and Gatsby vibes at this year’s
Roaring 20’s Prom! 🎷
Think sparkling dresses, sharp suits, and a dance floor full of unforgettable memories ✨
Purchase your tickets HERE!
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🎓 Save the Date for Senior March 🎓
Families of Seniors are invited to join us on May 1st at 10:30 AM as we celebrate the
Class of 2026! 🦁 👏
Our Lions will make their way around campus, cheered on by our incredible Concord community.
We can’t wait for the exciting reveal at the end of the march, when our Seniors share which college or university they’ll be attending! 🎉
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Save The Date
Concord's annual golf tournament will be held on September 28th. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
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🎉 Camp CCS
Camp CCS will run June 1st – July 30th and offer a wide variety of experiences in art 🖌️, athletics 🏈, and academics 🔬.
Spots are limited and filling quickly, so don’t delay in signing your Lion(s) up today!
👉 Click HERE for registration and more information.
Other Important Dates:
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April 24th - House Talent Show
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April 30th - K-2nd Worship Night with High School Worship team (see below for more information)
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April 27th - 30th - Lower School Art Show
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May 15th - Field Day
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May 18th - 4th grade End-of-Year Program
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May 19th - Kindergarten End-of-Year Program (in the Chapel)
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May 21st - Last Day of School
*Important Additional Info for Combined Worship Night
Event Details:
- Date: April 30, 2026
- Student Arrival: K-2nd students to arrive at 5:30pm and report to classrooms
- Theme: "Celebrate Jesus"
- Dress: Wear jeans and grade-level shirts
- Event Start: 6:00 PM
- Location: Worship Center
We are looking forward to a powerful night of worship together!
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Important Dates:
April 17th: 5th grade field trip to BizTown
April 23rd: Family Groups
- 9:00-10:00 7th/8th grade
- 9:55-10:55 5th/6th grade
April 24th: 6th grade field trip to Chattanooga
April 27th - May 1st: 8th grade trip to Washington, DC
April 29th - 30th: 7th grade trip to Nashville
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College Counseling Corner
The College Counseling Corner April newsletter can be found HERE.
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ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
Registration Deadline: May 8, 2026
Registration Deadline: June 5, 2026
Students need to register for the ACT HERE!
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ACF Visionary Scholarship Details
Eligible Grades: 2026, 2027, 2028, & 2029
Spring App 2026/2027 Deadline: June 1, 2026
Winners Chosen: July 15, 2026
Awards Distributed: July 31, 2026
Our Visionary Scholarship is a bi-annual award. There are five (5) awards given with each bi-annual deadline – with a total of ten (10) college scholarships awarded for each school year. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 each.
Only one application per student, per award deadline will be accepted. Non-winners are eligible to re-register and re-apply for future awards – this includes the 2nd deadline of a school year. There is absolutely no cost to apply and a student does not need to demonstrate financial need in order to be eligible.
Apply for the ACF Visionary Scholarship HERE.
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Tennessee Tech University Opportunity
TTU is launching a new undergraduate program in Fall 2026 called Interdisciplinary Computing (IC). This innovative degree allows students to build a strong foundation in computer science while combining it with another area of interest, such as health, environmental studies, communication, media, or the arts. The program is designed for students who want to apply technology to real-world challenges and explore diverse career pathways that connect computing with other disciplines. You can learn more about the program HERE.
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UTK Herbert College of Agriculture News
We are proud to host the Tennessee Leadership Summit on Rocky Top this June! In partnership with Tennessee Farm Bureau, the Tennessee Leadership Summit offers a week-long experience for rising juniors and seniors to connect with other outstanding student leaders across the state, all while learning the importance of Tennessee agriculture. This is a fantastic opportunity for student leaders to grow their leadership, cooperation, and service skills in a fun and exciting setting! This year's summit will be held on UTK's campus from June 1-5, 2026.
Follow this link to learn more information and apply HERE.
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Class of 2026 and Families,
In just a few short weeks you will be putting on your cap and gown, ready to step out of high school to take on the world.
Before you leave CCS, we plan to continue to celebrate our Class of 2026 in a variety of fun ways!
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Our Countdown to Graduation is underway! Be sure to check-out our website, hallways, and social media as we honor these students for the next several weeks.
Important Dates
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May 8th: Last Day for the Class of 2026! Senior Dinner at 6:30pm that evening. RSVP HERE!
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May 15th: Graduation Rehearsal at 3:45pm in the Worship Center (no cap & gown yet).
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May 16th: Arrive in the FBC Choir room at 10:15am (cap & gown required).
| | | Achieving Academic Excellence | | |
CCS continues to make meaningful strides toward academic excellence. We’re excited to share more information soon about next year's plans for an expanded curriculum and course offerings, the development of a homeschool University Model High School, upper school internship opportunities, and enhanced STEM labs and programs.
Our leadership team, teachers and staff remain deeply committed to preparing students for success, both during their time at Concord and in the future as they pursue their goals.
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Terrific Track Performances
Our track team is showing up in BIG ways and making school history this season! The medal count continues, and we can't wait to see how many more they score. Be sure to make it out to a meet this spring to support these talented athletes. Future is bright for this program!
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Girls Basketball Interest Meeting:
WHEN: May 12th @ 6:00pm
WHERE: Training Center
WHO: Rising 8th - 12th grades
Fill out Google form HERE.
High School Golf Interest Meeting:
WHEN: May 11th @ 6:00pm
WHERE: Training Center
WHO: Rising 8th - 12th grades
Fill out Google form HERE.
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Show Time for the Prince of Egypt!
Our talented theatre students are performing this magnificent musical in the Worship Center tonight at 6:00pm and tomorrow at 2:00pm.
Tickets are still available at the door via cash or credit card. It is an awesome production that you don't want to miss!
Check out a recently published news article that includes the Prince of Egypt HERE.
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Congrats to the following Synergy Student Art Show winners who were honored at a special reception. We are so proud of you, Lions! 🦁
🎨 Anna Rose Cowger – Kindergarten
“Winter Wonderland” ❄️
🎨 Cole Stanley – 5th Art Appreciation
Keep shining and creating! 🌟
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Come Shop the
CCS Storehouse!
Stop by and shop Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00am - 3:00pm for your cool CCS swag and attire. Great new spring items are arriving!
*Location is the lobby of the Admissions Office.
**Storehouse gift cards are now available for purchase and make great gifts for birthdays, teachers, grandparents, and others. 🩷
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Luau Luncheon
CPC is looking forward to spoiling our teachers and staff with a lovely Luau Luncheon in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
Sign-up HERE to help out and ensure Lion Nation shows them ALL the love! 🩷
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Chapel Week of April 20th
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5th-6th grade: Worship at All Times | Chet Caudill | Family Groups
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7th-12th grade: Worship at All Times | Harper Brady | Family Groups
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Worship at FBC
Looking for a place to worship? Look no further! Pastor John Mark's current sermon series is "Everyday Saints", and we'd love to have you join us for church.
All are welcome with Sunday 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. 🙏
Midweek for the Win!
Join us on Wednesday nights with Middle School at 6:15pm and High School at 7:15pm. Encourage your student to attend and bring a friend(s)!
Summer Student Opportunities
- Wild Week: May 30th - June 3rd
- Student Leadership University (SLU) 401: June 3rd - June 13th
- Beach Week: June 22nd - June 26th
- 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
**Register for Beach Week and Wild Week HERE!
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Concord Christian Preschool
Littlest Lion Happenings
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CCP April Newsletter is HERE. Be sure to read it over carefully!
Pre-K Graduation
- Monday, May 11th Rooms 209, 211, 212 & 226
- Tuesday, May 12th Rooms 208, 210 & 213
*All Pre-K Graduation ceremonies will take place at 6pm in the Worship Center
Spring Concert 🎉🩷
Our littlest Lions did a fantastic job singing praise songs to honor Jesus during their spring concert that was well attended by preschool families and friends. We pray they'll always love making a joyful noise unto the Lord!
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Keeping up with KidzConnect
We are gearing up for another AMAZING summer with KidzConnect! Registration is open HERE.
Activity link HERE.
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🌟 KidzConnect is Hiring!
Join the team and be a part of the amazing work KC does serving K–8th grade students!
Make a lasting impact this summer in an engaging, Christ-centered environment while working Monday–Friday — with no nights or weekends EVER! 😊
Must have a strong work ethic and be a graduating Senior at least 18 years or older to apply.
Ready to make a difference and have some serious fun? 🎉
📧 Email jsowa@concordcs.org or 📞call Chyrl Dixon at 865-672-1447 with your interest
or for more information!
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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
May 12, 2026 Homeschoolers lead K - 4th Chapel 1:10 -1:50. Please arrive by 1:00 p.m.
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:
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Complete https://forms.gle/gxd9g19YksiZNVYYA
- I’ll email your personalized card.
- 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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