EIGHTH GRADERS TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C.Eighth graders and their chaperones enjoyed five days of exploring the Washington, D.C. area. Executive Director Stephen Novotny along with Middle School Principal Iva Nell Rhea, eighth grade sponsors Tim Kooiman and Karen McGrath and middle school history teacher Beth Mora chaperoned 58 students along with 22 parents making the largest CCS group ever to visit D.C. It was a week filled with fun, laughter, and memories, all while experiencing United States history first-hand. Click here for their trip itinerary and to view photo gallery. |
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
|  Cypress Christian School will hold its annual High School Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at Cypress Bible Church in the Worship Center. A reception for graduates, families, and friends will be held immediately after the service. This year's commencement speaker is Russell Minick. Mr. Minick serves as a missions consultant at Houston's First Baptist Church.
For friends and family unable to attend the ceremony, it will be streamed LIVE.
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF TRAVIS CHAFFIN
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 CCS Warrior Travis Chaffin passed away on Saturday, May 4. Travis, age 17, was a junior at CCS, a great friend, an excellent student, a standout member of the baseball team, and a godly role model for his friends and family members.
Travis was always thinking about others and how he could serve them. His personal goal was to always honor the Lord in his actions.
Travis wrote these words not long before his passing: "I want to be a role model for others. I want my actions in school, on the baseball field, and elsewhere to display Christ in my life."
In his time at CCS, Travis touched many lives with the love of Christ. He placed his trust and hope in Jesus Christ, and while we grieve his loss, we are comforted in knowing he is now safely home with his Lord.
Please click here to read more and view a photo gallery of Travis.
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ATHLETIC FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND SUMMER ANNUAL FUND PROJECTS
|  Thanks to each and every donor who contributed to the 2012-2013 Annual Fund. We are looking to the future as we prepare for the increased number of students that God continues to bring to CCS.
Construction has begun under the grandstand for a new 2,000 square foot weight room. The completion of the weight room and the moving of the art room to the main campus area will allow the field house to be remodeled over the summer. The remodeled field house will include separate locker rooms for girls, middle school boys, and high school boys. It will also include a new training room for use by all athletes. For more information about this project or to help support additional phases of the work, please contact Coach Spenn.
For more information about current Annual Fund projects or to donate to CCS, please click here.
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RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION FESTIVAL
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 Fifth graders introduced their guests to historical characters and leaders of the Reformation who gave their lives to ensure the Bible was available to all. They also introduced them to those responsible for the most influential scientific discoveries. This event was attended by CCS parents, teachers, and students who enjoyed learning details about people and events who invested their lives to ensure that all have access to truth and knowledge. Click here to read more and view photo gallery of presentations and costumes.
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SUCCESSFUL BOOK DRIVE
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 Members of the CCS National Junior Honor Society held a book drive to aid Spring Valley Academy in creating a library for their K-8th grade school in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. Students worked tirelessly to make this event a success by canvassing the campus with signs, handing out fliers, holding information posters at carpool, picking up and counting books, creating and updating a bar graph with the daily totals, announcing the daily contest winners and distributing daily prizes. Over 2,300 books were collected and donated. Read more....
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CHOIR MAKES HISTORY
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 The award-winning CCS Concert Chorale competed in the TAPPS State Music Competition earning a Superior rating in sight-reading which is another first for any CCS choir in the school's history! In addition, they earned an Excellent rating on stage, just shy of the Superior ranking. Four soloists received a Superior rating - Dana Mickey, Andrew Rincon, Miranda McAdams, and Dan Pham.
The annual Spring Choir Concert was held featuring the High School Chorale and Middle School Mixed Ensemble. Click here to read more and to watch videos of the concert.
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DRAMA
The Middle School Drama Class delighted audiences with their recent performances of "Once Upon a Grapevine" by Thomas Hischak. Drama students finished each performance by sharing a Biblical lesson about gossip, reading Proverbs 18:6-8 and Ephesians 4:29 and encouraging everyone to "THINK" before they speak. Read more and watch video.
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ART
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 Elementary and secondary art students competed in the annual ACSI Art Festival with some students receiving a perfect score, including sophomore Abby Martinez who received a Superior/ Gold Medal for her piece entitled "Proverbs 31:30."
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TRACK & FIELD TAPPS STATE RESULTS |
 CCS competed at the TAPPS State Track Meet at Baylor University with fifteen athletes competing in fifteen different events including five relays. The Lady Warriors took third place overall. Dai'ja Coleman earned the title of State Champion for the Girls Triple Jump, and Matt Bancroft earned State Champion in the Boys 110m Hurdles. Click here for more individual and team results.
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LADY WARRIORS MAKE HISTORY
REGIONAL CHAMPIONS
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 The Lady Warriors Softball Team finished a record-setting year as Regional Champions. They advanced to the State Semi-Final game but were defeated 9-1 by Bay Area Christian who went on to win the state title. However, If asked, team members would tell you they did not see it as a loss but as a great adventure and reason to work harder next year to win the state title. Way to go, Lady Warriors!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK FINISHES STRONG
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 The Middle School Track season finished with the district meet. The B teams for both the boys and girls brought home a second place trophy, and the A teams both finished in third place. Many athletes performed at their personal best. Click here for complete meet results.
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MS A BASEBALL TEAM FIRST IN DIVISION
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 The MS A baseball team finished the season first in their division and went on to take home the second place trophy in the District Tournament. Congratulations on a great season.
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ELEMENTARY SPRING SPORTS
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 Elementary baseball and softball teams concluded a great season with a party on Warrior Field. Each team member was given an official CCS baseball or softball. Way to play, Little Warriors!
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 Applications for the 2013-2014 school year are being accepted online. Click here for more information.
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ALUMNI
 CCS Alumnus Lauren Moore (Class of 2009) graduated with honors from the University of Texas with B.A. degrees in Philosophy and Spanish and a minor in Arabic. Hook 'em Horns! Read more alumni news in the May Alumni Newsletter. |
Click here to view videos of CCS events including special assemblies, admissions events, drama productions, and chapel speakers.
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 You're invited to be inspired! Join us for a Warrior Welcome Mission Tour to hear how CCS is training Christian Warriors for today and the future.
Tour dates and times: June 6, July 18, and August 15 at 8:30 a.m. For more information, click here.
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CCS will host summer sports camps. Click here for registration information for football, basketball, soccer and volleyball camps/clinics.
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