June 7, 2023
Bible Verse for 2022-2023: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. – Isaiah 43:2
Blessings to the 8th-Grade Class
Last Friday, Concordia Prep held the Affirmation Service for the 2023 8th-Grade Class. Congratulations CPS 8th Grade! The following awards were given at Affirmation:

  • Servant Leader Award – Jaylin Stout and Xavier Washington
  • "Friend to Many" Award – Sydney Seabrooks and Finnegan Hubbard
  • "Professor of Faith" Award – Brooke McMillion and Reece Babikow
  • Solomon Award – Top GPA- Molly Freeburger

Ms. Bainbridge shared her photos from Affirmation. You are welcome to download these photos for your own personal use: 
Have a Safe and Happy Summer – Summer Hours
This is the last regular Weekly Update of the school year. News will be emailed periodically during the summer months and posted on the Concordia Prep School website and OnCampus. 

Summer Office Hours begin on Monday, June 12. Summer office hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am-noon.

If you have business to transact at school it helps to call or email ahead and make sure staff will be available. The school offices will be closed on Monday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday and Monday, July 3, Tuesday, July 4, and Wednesday, July 5, in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
2022-2023 Yearbooks
If you purchased a yearbook for the 2022-2023 school year, it will be available in the Fall of 2023. Students will be informed when they are available to be picked up in the main office.
Course Requests for 2023-2024
Course requests are now open for the 2023-2024 school year. Students have been given instructions from the registrar Martha Bainbridge: If you are currently in grades 8-11 please click on Course Requests on your dashboard in onCampus. An instruction guide is attached. See Ms. Bainbridge if you have any questions. Course Requests will close on June 8th.
CPS Summer Work
To help maintain your skills and to help prepare you for the academic challenges of the 2023-2024 school year, some classes require coursework to take place over the summer months. Visit the Summer Work pages for details. Please Note: the first assignment for math summer work is due on Sunday, June 25. Contact Mr. Douglas Erickson at douglaserickson@concordiaprepschool.org with questions about math summer work.

Reminders from the School Nurse

Have a great summer with some time to relax! Enjoy the outdoors and don't forget sunscreen! 

Remember when you get your child's physical this summer, to have the doctor complete the Medication Administration Form for medications they need to take during the school day and the Over the Counter Medication Form for medications available in the health suite for headaches, pain, cough, sore throat or skin irritations. Also, have the doctor give you an updated immunization summary if your student received new immunizations (required for 7th grade). 

Finally new for next year: look for information soon via email to upload your child's medical forms right into OnCampus.
Questions about Tuition
Please email any tuition questions to tuition@concordiaprepschool.org. If you have business to transact at school it helps to call or email ahead and make sure staff will be available. Summer Office Hours begin on Monday, June 12. Summer office hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am-noon.
School Chromebooks
Students with school Chromebooks must return them to the Technology Office by today. Students must return the Chromebook, power cord, and black protective case in good, working condition. Please email Mrs. Trapani if you have any questions.
Summer Technology Course
Students may register for an online 21st Century Technology summer course. The course will run from July 3 through August 11. This will free up the student's schedule to take other classes during the year. The fee for the class is $300. To register, please contact Ms. Martha Bainbirdge at marthabainbridge@concordiaprepschool.org no later than June 16th. 
Athletic Department News
2023-2024 PE Uniform Shop will open May 31 through June 15, 2023
Middle school students are required to purchase a PE uniform for PE class. The uniform consists of a T-shirt and shorts. The PE Shop has optional items as well. Students are only required to have one set, but they may purchase as many as they need and as many optional items for the year. Students may use uniforms purchased in past years, or purchase new ones. Shop items will be delivered to the student's homes.

*** New for the 2023-2024 school year*** We are requiring any middle school that would like to participate in extracurricular athletics to purchase a pair of black shorts from the PE Shop. These shorts will be a part of the uniform for all middle school athletic teams. 


If you have any questions, please contact athletic director Jenna King at jennaking@concordiaprepschool.org 

Physicals Are Due August 4th
All students who plan on participating in athletics during the upcoming school year must have a physical on file dated between May 15th and August 4th. Physicals must be turned in by August 4th, either electronically or in hard copy. Electronic copies can be emailed to Ellen Marquardt ellenmarquardt@concordiaprepschool.org or Jenna King jennaking@concordiaprepschool.org.

Return Athletic Uniforms 
Any athletic team uniforms need to be turned in immediately. Any missing uniforms are subject to a $50 hold on your school account. 
Physicals for next year are due August 4. TSM is offering sports physicals on June 7 and August 7 for $30/per person. This is a quick and easy station-based process that a lot of CPS families have utilized and enjoyed in the past. The June date has about 50 open slots and the August date has about 100. The links are below and athletes can sign up right away.
Fall Athletic Start Dates:
  • Football: Monday, August 7
  • Boys' Soccer: Wednesday, August 9 
  • Girls' Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country: Tuesday, August 15
  • Fall Cheer: TBD
  • MS Sports: Monday, September 11
Class of 2024 Senior Portraits
Irving Simon Photographers is scheduling senior portraits for the Class of 2024. Visit this link to sign up today: Concordia Preparatory School Senior Portrait Sign Up, Class of 2024
Concordia Prep Saints Hawaiian Shirts for Sale!
Just in time for summer, our custom Concordia Prep Saints Hawaiian Shirts are now for sale! Please click the order form below to preview the shirts and place your order today! For questions please contact your favorite Admissions Team at admissions@concordiaprepschool.org  

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Prayer Requests
The Concordia Prep School community and NewThing Church would like to pray for you and your family. Please fill out the prayer request form on the NewThing website. Intentions will be remembered at NewThing services and during Concordia Prep weekly chapels. Prayer Requests
School Calendar

Wednesday, June 7: second semester exams - noon dismissal - end of fourth quarter

Saturday, June 10: Incoming students placement testing.

Monday, June 12: Summer Hours begin – Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Fridays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Friday, June 16: Report Cards posted in OnCampus after 3:00 pm.

Monday, June 19: School Offices closed for Juneteenth.

Monday, July 3-Wednesday, July 5: School Offices Closed for July 4th Holiday.

Monday, August 7: Football Tryouts

Wednesday, August 9: Boys' Soccer Tryouts

Tuesday, August 15: Girls' Soccer, Volleyball and Cross Country Tryouts

Monday, August 21: New Student Orientation, 6:30-8:00 pm

Wednesday, August 23: First Day of School, Opening Chapel at 8:05 am

Friday, September 1: School Closed for Labor Day Break

Monday, September 4: School Closed for Labor Day

Thursday, September 7: Back to School Night at 6:30 pm

Friday, September 8: Two-Hour Delayed Opening, Faculty Meetings

Monday, September 11: MS Sports Begin

Friday, September 22: Mid-Term of the first quarter

Thursday, October 5: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm

Friday, October 6: School Closed for Students, Parent-Teacher Conferences 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 11: PSAT Testing, noon dismissal

Saturday, October 21: Open House for Prospective Families and Homecoming Festival

Monday, October 23: School Closed, Faculty Meetings

Friday, October 27: End of First Quarter