Concord Campus News

October 24th, 2025

Registration is OPEN for Grandparent’s Day, which is happening this Friday, October 31st! 

Plans are underway for a fantastic day on campus as we honor and celebrate our amazing grandparents. This year’s Grandparent’s Day is proudly sponsored by Miser Wealth Partners, LLC.

Register here: https://ow.ly/Uqlu50X1vhX! 

Book Fair 2025 is HERE!

Join us in the Gathering Space, October 27th–31st, for a week full of reading and activities!

📖 Students will shop with their class during their normal library time, and there will be activities

and games ($1 each) to enjoy too!

✨ Family Shop Night – Wednesday, October 29th, from 5:00–7:00pm

Open to all CCS families, as well as our Home School and Church families!

To wrap up the week, we’ll have Book Fair shopping on Grandparents Day from 8:15–9:30am

and 10:30am–12:00pm.

💵 All sales will be rounded to the nearest dollar, as no coins will be available.

Achieving Academic Excellence

Academic Club Offerings

Micah Dewald

-ACT Superscore of 34 and GPA of 4.28 

-All-District Award in baseball his junior season 

-All-State Award in theatre his junior year 

-Wrote and produced his own Christian hip hop music with friend, John Dunn, and performed a concert at CCS for over 200 students as a fundraiser for the school 

-Serves in the Children’s ministry at First Baptist Concord

-Main character for the last two years in FBC's Concord Quest (CQ) summer production

WELL DONE MICAH!

**The Senior ACT 30+ & GPA 4.2+ Club recognizes students for their remarkable academic and other achievements.

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

5th to 8th Canned Food Drive Collection - October 13-29

• There will be 5 boxes placed on the third floor for 7th and 8th grade, and 5 boxes placed in Upper F for 5th and 6th grade. 
• Each box will have a house logo taped on the outside. 
• Students will place non-perishable goods in the box corresponding to their own house. 
• The goal is to collect 1,000 items for the Academy and 1,000 for the Upper Middle School.
• The house with the most items collected wins. 
• All of the items collected will be donated to one of our local mission partners here at FBC Concord.



Middle School/Upper School Band and Chorus Concerts

• October 28th in Concord's Worship Center with time to TBD.

Save the Date 7th Grade Field Trip 

• Tennessee Aquarium Chattanooga on November 14 
• Pay It Link Sign-Up Coming Soon - Estimated Cost $50 

Save the Date Academy and Upper Middle School Theater Plays

• 5/6 Theater Play - November 13
• 7/8 Theater Play - November 6 & 7
• Locations and Times are TBD

Save the Date for the 5th Grade Field Trip

• November 17
• Volunteering at the Operation Christmas Child Warehouse
• Free for students to attend sponsored by First Baptist Concord Missions Department

7th and 8th Grade Class Trip Parent Meetings

Our 7th Grade Nashville Trip meeting will be at the following time and location:

• Tuesday November 11, in the Mission Training Center @6:45 PM



Our 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip meeting will be at the following time and location:

• Tuesday November 11, in the Mission Training Center @6:00 PM

**Tech To You

Tennessee Tech University is bringing Tech to You to Knox County on Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. This special event gives students and families the chance to meet with Tech representatives close to home. We invite you to share this opportunity with students who are exploring college options or already interested in becoming Golden Eagles.

Purpose of Tech to You

Tech to You helps students and families learn more about Tech’s academic programs, scholarships and campus life — without traveling to Cookeville, TN. It’s not an admitted-student or scholarship-required event. Instead, it’s a relaxed setting to ask questions, connect and discover how Tech can help students reach their full potential. Students and families can register online HERE!

**ETSU Fall Open House November 1st

Students are invited to explore ETSU with a full day of programming. Students will hear from faculty and staff about academics, affordability, student services, and campus life. Current ETSU students will lead campus tours. Register HERE!

**University of Tennessee, Chattanooga coming to Knoxville November 4th! 

The UTC Power C Tour is quickly approaching! UTC is coming to Knox on November 4^th from 6-7:30pm at the Knoxville Convention Center. Join for a night of food, fun, and practical info about their programs, people, and the opportunities at UTC. Representatives want to give prospective students a feel for UTC and answer any and questions about academic programs, admissions, housing, financial aid and campus life. Additionally, you’ll get to hear from UTC chancellor and sign up to win some cool door prizes, or even a scholarship! Register HERE!

Additional Information to be "Admitted in a Moc Minute" 

Qualified seniors will have the chance to be admitted on the spot at the Power C event (for FREE). No wondering! No waiting! Know in a "Moc Minute!"  

How to participate in a Moc Minute: 

1. Complete & submit an online application HERE at least 48hrs before the event. 

2. Ask your school counselor to print your transcript and put it in a sealed envelope to bring to the event or mail it to transcripts@utc.edu.

3. If you haven’t already sent your ACT or SAT scores electronically, you will need to bring a printed copy (a photocopy) of your scores to the event. If your high school includes the ACT/SAT on your transcript, that can also be used.  

**Prospective students must meet the stated admissions requirements of a 2.85 GPA with an 18 ACT or 2.5 GPA with a 21 ACT to be accepted during this event* 

FREE parking for the event will be in the Poplar Street Lot: 906 Poplar Street, Knoxville 37902 

**ACT Testing Information

The next ACT will be given on Saturday, December 13th, and the deadline to register is Friday, November 7th. You may register for the ACT HERE. CCS high school code is 431117.The cost for the ACT is $68. Several local high schools administer the ACT including: Farragut High School, Oak Ridge High School, West High School, Powell High School, and Loudon High School. Pellissippi State Community College is also an ACT test center. 

**Carson-Newman Nursing Camp 2026

WHEN: June 15-19th, 2026

WHO: Rising high school Juniors, Seniors and newly graduated students

WHERE: Carson-Newman campus

COST: $600

Applications for camp go live at midnight the morning of November 1st. Click HERE for more information at that time. There are a limited number of spots for campers so it is highly recommended students apply ASAP! Students live on campus for the week, eat in the cafe, and experience nursing and the medical field in a unique hands-on way. They will also participate in simulations in Carson-Newman's new 9,000 sq ft simulation center, become CPR certified, and have some serious fun!

QUESTIONS: Reach out to Megan (Blankenship) Patterson, MSN, RN, CMSRN at mblankenship@cn.edu or CCS guidance counselor, Lea Ann Voiles at lvoiles@concordcs.org.

**Explorations in Engineering & Computing Camp at Tennessee Technological University Summer 2026

TN Tech is in preliminary planning for the dates of the Summer 2026 "Explorations in Engineering & Computing Camp" (usually mid-late June) 

• There is a short link set up HERE for an information page.
• There is also a 'Notification List' sign up HERE for students/parents to receive advance notice on dates, times, registration etc.

Once registration opens, these 2 camps fill up within days so the Notification sign up will allow students & parents to get a jump on registration. This is a 4-day / 3-night Engineering Camp at Tennessee Tech University.

Week In Arts

Our Pride of the Den Marching Band will be performing at tonight's football game at Blankenship Field (Oak Ridge). They will proudly represent our school at band competitions on October 25th (Seymour) and November 1st (Rhea County). Additionally, they will also be performing on October 28th at their Fall Concert here on campus and marching in the Veteran's Day parade on November 11th. Don't miss your chance to see and support them!

We’re thrilled to announce our Upper School Fall Theatre Season: A Night of One-Acts! 🎭

Featuring:

🎬 “Help Desk” by Don Zolidis

🎬 “No Show” by Alan Haenel

🎬 “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” by Celeste Raspanti

🎟️ One ticket gets you admission to all these amazing performances, and tickets are on sale now!

➡️ Grab yours by clicking HERE!

You won’t want to miss these incredible shows on October 30th and November 1st! 🎭✨



The streets of Knoxville will be filled with the smell of rebellion when our Upper Middle School students take the stage in Roald Dahl’s "Matilda the Musical JR"!

Based on the beloved classic by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning Broadway hit, Matilda JR. tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, a sharp mind, and the courage to rewrite her destiny. 🌟



Performances:

🗓️ November 6th @ 6 PM

🗓️ November 7th @ 6 PM

📍 Location: Concord Kids Theatre

➡️ Grab your tix by clicking HERE!

✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, mischief, and magic as our talented students bring Matilda’s story to life!





Storehouse Happenings

***GRAND REOPENING of the Storehouse is on Oct 31st, but daily hours will begin the week of November 3rd when it will be open Monday and Wednesdays from 8:00am-3:00pm. Come shop with us for cool swag!

Location is the lobby of the Admissions Office.