Concord Campus News

July 24th, 2026

Important Reminders

**This edition of CCN is FULL of information, links, and announcements, including all Launch Day details, Spiritual Retreat registration and much more! Be sure to read it in its entirety.**

Blackbaud Update

Are you missing school emails?

We have noticed that some official school communications sent through Blackbaud are accidentally landing in parents' SPAM or Junk folders.

To ensure you never miss an important update, schedule change, or announcement, please take a quick moment to whitelist or add the following two email domains to your safe senders/contacts list: @myschoolapp.com, @schoolemails.com

Doing this tells your email provider (Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.) that messages from these addresses are safe and belong in your main inbox.

***The CCS app will NOT be in service for the upcoming school year.

VOTE CONCORD!

🦁 It’s that time again… time to VOTE Concord Christian School, Concord Christian Preschool, and KidzConnect in the 2026 Community’s Choice Awards! 👏

We need YOUR help ensuring CCS, CCP, and KC are all finalists and ultimately winners. Last year, all three made it into the Top 3!

⏰ Voting closes TODAY on July 24th, so cast your vote HERE!

🎉 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! Purchase your tickets HERE.

Concord Golf Tourney

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



Register for the tourney HERE.

Join us on July 30th at 9:00AM to pray for the upcoming school year!

See graphic for more details. Any and all K-12th families are welcome to participate, and we look forward to praying for our students and staff for the year to come. 🙏

LOWER SCHOOL NEWS

*Important Dates*

July 29th - House System

Parents of rising 3rd and 4th graders are invited to learn more about our House System on July 29th at 5:00 PM in the Training Center. This is a great opportunity to hear good information and discover ways to get involved! For more information, contact Heather Barnett at HBarnett@concordchristianschool.org

August 6th - Thursday

Launch Day and classroom visit schedule below

*Kindergarten/TK: 8:15AM - See the room and drop supplies

*First Grade Classroom Visit: 8:45AM - Drop supplies

First Grade Orientation Meeting: 9:15-9:45AM - Hear about 1st grade

*Second Grade Classroom Visit: 9:15AM - Drop supplies

Second Grade Orientation Meeting: 9:45 - 10:15AM - Hear about 2nd grade

*Third Grade Classroom Visit: 9:45AM - Drop supplies

Third Grade Orientation Meeting: 10:15 - 10:45AM - Hear about 3rd grade

*Fourth Grade Classroom Visit: 10:45AM - Drop supplies

Fourth Grade Orientation Meeting: 11:15 - 11:45AM - Hear about 4th grade

August 7th - Boo Hoo Breakfast

Join us on August 7th, 2026, at 9:00AM for a morning breakfast where you can connect with our Kindergarten teachers and hear important updates regarding your child's Kindergarten experience. This gathering affords a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the curriculum and upcoming milestones in a relaxed setting. To ensure everyone can participate fully, childcare will be provided on-site for those who need it. 

**We will NOT be sending out green postcards this year with teacher assignment.**



Look for your child's classroom teacher assignment to be live on Blackbaud on July 28th!

Build It Camp

What a fantastic week at Build It Camp! 🧱

Mrs. Rainwater and her campers spent the week creating, building, and exploring through hands-on STEM activities. 📚

Some of their favorite activities included patriotic STEM challenges, Dr. Seuss-inspired engineering projects, solar s'mores 🍫, and building with LEGO® bricks and cups.

*Important Info*

July 29th - House System

Parents of rising 5th - 8th graders are invited to learn more about our House System on July 29th at 6:00PM in the Training Center. This is a good opportunity to hear good information and learn ways to get involved! For more information, contact Heather Barnett at HBarnett@concordchristianschool.org.

August 6th - Thursday

Launch Day and classroom visit schedule below

8:00 - 8:30am - Fellowship Hall - 5th & 6th grade new to CCS student light breakfast

• 5th & 6th schedule/6th locker assignments in Gathering Space
• Receive school issued Chromebook: (5th) 2nd period; (6th) 1st period 
• Students may also deliver their school supplies to their 1st period or assigned teachers

8:30-9:00am - Fellowship Hall - 7th & 8th grade NEW to CCS student light breakfast

• 7th & 8th schedule/locker assignments in Gathering Space
• Receive school issued Chromebook: 1st period classrooms
• Students may also deliver their school supplies to their 1st period or assigned teachers

8:30-9:00am - MTC - 5th & 6th Grade Informational Parent Meeting

9:00-9:30am - MTC - 7th & 8th - Informational Parent Meeting

9:00am-11:45am - Returning 5th-8th grades

• Receive printed schedule in Gathering Space; 6th-8th will receive their locker assignments in GS
• Report to the 3rd floor lobby for any locker assignment questions and receive their school issued Chromebook from: (5th) 2nd period; (6th-8th) 1st period; (9th-12th) Bible Teacher 
• Students may also deliver their school supplies to their 1st period or assigned teachers
• 9th-12th Assistant Principal will have a table in the 3rd floor lobby for purchasing parking passes for student drivers

Upper School Updates

We are pleased to share that Mackenzie Snider will serve as our 11th–12th Grade College & Career Advisor next school year! Mackenzie currently serves as Concord’s Director of International Programs and brings valuable experience in admissions, college counseling,

and student support.

She previously worked in the admissions office at George Mason University and has supported international students through the college process, both at Concord and through independent consulting work.

Mackenzie is currently a doctoral student at Carson-Newman University and holds a Master of Intercultural Studies from Johnson University and a Bachelor of Arts from George Mason University.

Upper School Launch

We are excited for the upcoming school year! Please save the date for our upcoming Launch Day on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

To help you plan, a brief overview of the day's schedule is listed below:

Upper School (9th-12th)

• New Students & Families: 

9:00-9:30AM: Light breakfast

Location: Gathering Space café area

9:30-10:00AM: Information Meeting  

Location: Training Center

• Returning Students: 

9:00-11:45AM: Report to the 3rd floor lobby to pick up schedules, get locker assignments, and receive Chromebook (from student's Bible teacher). School supplies may be delivered to 1st period or assigned teachers.

• Important Reminders:
• Prescription drop-off forms & self-carry medication forms are available at all school offices.
• Locker questions will be handled on the 3rd floor. 
• Parking passes may be purchased on the 3rd floor. Please bring copies of insurance & driver's license.

Senior Checklist Items

What To Expect

When: Friday, August 7th from 8:30A-1:30P

Where: G205 & G206 (across from HS Art room)

What: Formal senior pictures & a cap and gown picture

• Guys: Wear a plain, white undershirt for your tux shirt & jacket photo. 
• Girls: Wear a camisole beneath your shirt that has loose straps that can slide off the shoulder easily for your classic black drape photo. Remember to bring any jewelry you wish to wear. 

Important Details

• Sign up for a time slot HERE.
• Sitting Fee: Bring $35 in the form of cash or a check (made out to Pro Photo) for the sitting fee. You'll receive a proof of your tux/gown photos in a few weeks to keep, and you can order additional photos if you wish.



Don't Miss Out!

CCS uses these photos for the yearbook and other events throughout the year. We want to make sure that you are included! 

Class of 2027 News

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

📚 Save The Date! 🎉

Whether you're new to CCS or a returning family, we invite you to "Charting Your Future", an interactive event designed to equip your family with valuable resources and expert guidance as we launch a new school year! Join us August 5th from 3:00-6:00pm.

✨ Featured Sessions:

• The Anxious Generation

• FAFSA Workshop

• Pursuing Athletics in College

• Pursuing the Arts in College

🎓 College Fair Representatives Include:

• University of Tennessee

• Liberty University

• Samford University

• Tennessee Tech University

• Lipscomb University

• TCAT (Tennessee College of Applied Technology)

• Pellissippi State Community College

• Austin Peay State University

…and more!

📝 Next Steps:

➡️ Register HERE!

🎁 Bonus: The first 100 families to register will receive a FREE CCS tote bag!

📍 Enter through the Weekday Entrance at the Gathering Space.

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! 👏

🎵 Congrats to two of our Worship Team members, Noah Baker and Caden Martens, who recently participated in a three-day Carson-Newman Worship Arts Camp!

They enjoyed growing in their musical talents and deepening their worship leadership skills. 🥁

Way to go, Lions! 🙌

International Program Updates

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 golf tournament on September 28th at Fox Den.

We need MANY parent volunteers, and you can register to help HERE!

Spiritual & Student Life Office

Spiritual Retreat 2026

Our annual fall 9th-12th grade retreat is scheduled for August 12th through 14th at Ocoee Retreat Center in Ocoee, TN.

**This cost is part of your tuition so there are no additional

fees with this trip.

More info will be sent as we approach the retreat. At this time, we are requesting you complete these two items and submit no later than July 30th:

1. 2026 US Retreat Permission Packet

2. Ocoee Ridge Waiver

Please fill out the attached form and return no later than July 30th.

Chapels will resume with the new school year.

Homeschool Happenings

College Track & Field Offer

Congratulations to CCS homeschool student-athlete Olivia Huntsman on being offered the opportunity to compete in collegiate track and field at Maryville College following her graduation!

Well done Olivia! 👏🙌

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

"July is hollyhocks and hammocks, fireworks and vacations, hot and steamy weather, cool and refreshing swims, beach picnics, and vegetables out of the garden."

Jean Hersey