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News and Events for
Charlotte Catholic High School and the Cougar Nation
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CCHS Parents, Alumni and Friends:
We hope you’ve had a fun and relaxing summer with family and friends. It’s hard to believe the start of the 2023-24 school year begins in two weeks. We are excited to welcome students back to school on August 16!
Our campus has remained busy this summer as we've welcomed new administrators and teachers, completed some campus improvement projects, and hosted several camps.
As we look forward to starting the school year, we are sharing an information-packed newsletter, including important school and athletic updates, links, and upcoming events.
Enjoy the last couple of weeks of summer.
All the best,
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W. Kurt Telford, Principal | |
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THE SUMMER WEEKLY
Current parents and students, please read weekly e-newsletter, which will be distributed on Tuesdays, through the summer.
Click HERE for past issues of The Summer Weekly and The Catholic Daily.
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Welcome New Students and Class of 2027! | |
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All freshmen students: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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New 10th - 12th grade students: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
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The CCHS Spirit Store at the stadium will be open on Monday, August 14, between the hours of 8:30 AM and1:00 PM. There is a lot of inventory in stock, including hoodies, t-shirts, quarter zips, and tons of other Cougar branded swag! We can also help you order additional items as needed. For parking:
- Parents who are dropping off/picking-up students, please park in the Fine Arts Center parking lot after exiting the carpool lane.
- New students who are driving, please park in the parking deck.
Questions? Contact: Angie Johnston at anmcguirt@carolina.rr.com
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During the week of July 24, the CCHS Campus Ministry team welcomed 150 incoming students to the inaugural Freshmen Experience program. Participants had the opportunity to meet other incoming freshmen, talk with upperclassmen and teachers, familiarize themselves with the school campus, and enjoy lunch in the cafeteria! | |
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A letter was mailed to all parents with helpful updates and information for the start of the school year.
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The CCHS Parent Information Guide has been updated and is available on the CCHS website. This guide is a comprehensive resource for all things school related including:
- MACS 2023-24 Calendar
- MACS Transportation
- Campus Ministry
- Uniforms and Dress Code
- Textbook Information
- Summer Reading
- Parking Passes
- Student Life
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Charlotte Catholic has partnered with EdTech Solutions for your online bookstore and digital bookshelf. For detailed information on the book ordering process, please review the document at https://www.charlottecatholic.org/domain/215. The student email address is required for access to the site. Once logged in with your student email, course materials for your selected courses will be shown.
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CCHS Student Activity Passes are available through the CCHS HomeTown Box Office!
The Student Activity Pass is good for:
- ALL regular season home athletic events, any sport (Fall, Winter, and Spring).
- Entry into plays and musicals put on by CCHS theater and drama department.
- 10 dress down days per school year.
- Limit 1 per CCHS student.
- Upon purchase, students can access their pass using the HomeTown Ticketing app (please enter the CCHS student name and mobile number at checkout).
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Welcome New Administrators | |
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Vice Principal, Lori Phillips is coming to Charlotte from Omena, Michigan. She has more than 20 years of experience in education as a principal and a teacher, and has served in a mix of public and Catholic schools in Traverse City, Michigan. Most recently Lori served as Director of Admissions/Senior Admissions Specialist for the Grand Traverse City Catholic Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Education from Central Michigan University. Lori and her husband, John, found their new home in Charlotte, a couple of miles from the school because, in the words of her husband, “they love high school sports and don’t want to miss any games.”
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Assistant Principal, Curriculum/Faculty, Dr. Alicia Reid, is originally from the Bronx, NY. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Belmont Abbey College and her Master’s and PhD from UNC Charlotte. She taught in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools for many years in elementary and high school. In addition to teaching, she’s been an instructional support coach, dean of instruction, and an assistant principal. Alicia served as the interim principal at St. Patrick Catholic School from March 2022 to June 2023. | | |
Dean of Students, Chris Owens, is a native of eastern North Carolina, and returned to his home state last year after 16 years of working for the Church in various capacities. He is a doctoral candidate in Theology at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, and has his Masters in Theology from the International Theological Institute in Austria. Chris taught in the classroom for four years, but has been in school administration the past five years, including as chief of staff for the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, CA and most recently as director of catholic culture and identity for the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Charlotte. He and his wife, Anna, have five children. | | |
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We are pleased to share:
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Father Jonathan Torres will be our full-time Chaplain for the 2023-24 school year.
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Bobby Conrad Assistant Principal, Student Life.
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Dr. Maria Leahy Director of Options and Learning Support.
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We invite you to join the PTO and help us make the 2023-2024 school year amazing for our Faculty, Staff, and Students! Annual dues are $40 per family and can be paid through the school store. There is also a link for committee sign ups to assist with events throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you at our first meeting on September 6 at 8:30 AM in the Cafeteria! | |
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Fall sports pictures are slated for August 10. Team, individual, and senior athlete shots will be offered. Additionally, head shots for varsity players will be available. CCHS has a new vendor, CADY, for team and individual pictures.
- CADY's process is a little different, and athletes need to arrive in uniform at their designated time.
- Digital proofs will be offered within 14 days for review and purchase.
- Families will be able to inspect the quality of the photos before purchasing.
- CADY provides additional backdrop options and action shots.
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Charlotte Catholic is adopting a new platform, DragonFly, for athletic paperwork collection for the 2023-24 school year.
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Mark your calendars for Homecoming 2023! | |
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Thank you to all who have given already to this year's Together for Catholic Annual Fund. Your support makes so much possible for students and teachers at Charlotte Catholic. | | | |
UPCOMING EVENTS | August - September | |
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August 14
Orientation
CCHS
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August 15
No School - Solemnity of the Assumption
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August 16
First Day of School
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August 18
All School Mass
CCHS
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September 4
No School - Labor Day
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September 6
Back to School Night
CCHS
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September 13
Welcome Wine & Cheese
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September 25
Moms' Mass
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September 29
No School -
Diocesan Professional Day
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