St. Augustine's Holy Spirit Prayer

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit,

that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit,

that I always may be holy.

Amen

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Parents of all rising 9th grade students - Welcome to Charlotte Catholic Night

Please join us for Welcome to Charlotte Catholic night – Tonight, Wednesday, April 29.  See all information here!

AP Volunteers Still Needed: May 4-15, 2026

We're looking for parent volunteers to help keep our hallways quiet and orderly during AP testing - especially while non-testing students are transitioning between classes. Your presence helps create the calm, distraction-free environment our students need to do their best.

When: May 4-15, 2026

Morning shift: 8:00-11:30 AM

Afternoon shift: 12:00-3:00 PM

Link: AP Volunteer Sign Up Genius

Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts. It requires little but helps tremendously!

PTO is proud to present Catholic Goes Country

Our boots were made for dancing! Join us for a line dancing event on May 16, from 6-8 PM. Grab your friends and meet in the stadium for night you won’t forget! Tickets are available for purchase on the school store online.

Correction re: CCHS Office Hours

The school and school offices will have limited office hours on some days during exam week and over the summer. Please see the schedule below:

• May 20, 21, and 26: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• May 22: CCHS will be closed for graduation
• May 27: The office will close at 10 AM for a faculty event.
• May 28: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• May 29 – June 5: 8:00 AM – 2PM
• June 8 – August 3: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (The office will be closed July 6-10)

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR STUDENTS

Important Information for Students Taking the SAT on Saturday, May 2

• Check your computer and confirm that the "BlueBook" application is installed on your CCHS MacBook. If it is not, see Mr. Hicks in the library before the end of the day on Friday, May 1st.
• On Saturday morning of the test, arrive for the SAT by 7:45 AM to allow yourself time to check into the testing center. Doors will open at 7:30 AM and the test starts promptly at 8:00 AM. This is a large administration. Arriving early allows us to begin on time. Students who arrive late will not be allowed to test.
• Bring your PRINTED SAT entry ticket and photo ID and your fully-charged computer. Acceptable forms of photo ID are current year Student ID, valid Driver's License, or a Passport. You may print your ticket once you log into the BlueBook application on your computer and go through the preliminary terms for the test on Saturday. Failure to bring any one of these items will result in dismissal from the test center. There are no loaner computers available for those who forget their computer.
• Make sure to charge your computer the night before the SAT. Opportunities to charge your computer while testing will be limited, and may hinder the completion of your test. Having a full charge when you arrive will alleviate this issue.
• One final note - if you are taking your SAT test here at CCHS, you will use your Charlotte Catholic issued computer. If, however, you are testing at a site OTHER THAN Catholic, you will need to use a personal device. CMS Schools have already stated that devices with protection and monitoring software such as ours will not work on any of their networks.

Verbesey Award Nominations

Juniors and Seniors: Please remember to nominate a faculty member for the 2026 Verbesey Award for Excellence in Education.  Please use this form to nominate by May 1.  

US Academy Day

There will be a United States Service Academy Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Charlotte Catholic Fine Arts Building. This will be hosted by NC US Congressional District #8. Come gather information about applying for congressional nominations. 

Learn about securing academy appointments from each academy's admissions staff to include the US Naval Academy, US Military Academy at West Point, US Air Force Academy, US Coast Guard Academy and the US Merchant Marine Academy.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PARENTS

PTO End of Year Gift Fund

Let's thank our amazing Faculty and Staff for a fabulous school year with a summer gift! 

Please donate to the end of year fund by Friday May 15. 

100% of donations collected will be distributed to teachers and staff.

Cougar Classic Returns!

The Cougar Classic Golf Tournament returns on June 1, 2026, at Piper Glen Country Club - and if last year is any indication, the field will fill fast. The tournament sold out in 2025, so start planning your foursome and get your clubs ready!

Foursomes are now available, in addition to sponsorship opportunities, so visit the Cougar Classic website to claim your spot on the course!

Questions? Contact Kerry Winslow

COUNSELING CORNER

Charlotte Catholic Service Award

In response to the national pause of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award program, Charlotte Catholic High School is proud to introduce the Charlotte Catholic Service Award. This award recognizes students who demonstrate a meaningful commitment to serving others through volunteer work in their communities. Rooted in our school’s mission of faith and service, the Charlotte Catholic Service Award celebrates the generosity, leadership, and compassion of our students while continuing the tradition of honoring significant service hours and community impact. 

Additional information and application are available on the CCHS website. Please reach out to Mrs. Clementi with any questions.

Congratulations to these seniors on their awarded scholarships!

John Michael Burley

Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

Miami University Prodesse Scholars Program Scholarship

University of South Carolina Dean's Scholarship

Adelina Campbell

Clemson University Merit Scholarship

Clemson University Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Clemson University Palmetto Pact Scholarship

Chloe Chau

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

College of Charleston Academic Scholarship

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Chancellor's Scholarship

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Tuition Scholarship

Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship

Jude Clarke

Franklin University Switzerland Leadership Award

The University of Tampa Presidential Merit Scholarship

Reese Dawson

Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

Ben Denning

Clemson University Palmetto Pact Scholarship

Clemson University Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Clemson University Roy C & Ann W Adams Scholarship

University of South Carolina Garnet Scholarship

Jake Dobur

Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholarship

Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar-Merit Award

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Stella Franz

Syracuse University Orange Award

Karen Garrett

Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship

University of Miami Canes Achievement Scholarship

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Texas Christian University Faculty Scholarship

Sadie Herbert

Marymount Manhattan College Theatre Incentive

Natalie Lennon

University of North Carolina at Greensboro Blue & Gold ScholarshipRoss Midura

Allegheny College Trustee Scholarship

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

Loyola University Chicago Damen Scholarship

Loyola Marymount University Arrupe Scholarship

University of Oregon Apex Scholarship

Queens University of Charlotte Merit Scholarship

Rollins College Dean's Scholarship

University of San Francisco Scholarship

Southern Methodist University Aspire Scholar

Texas Christian University Founders' Scholarship

Ross Midura

Allegheny College Trustee Scholarship

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

Loyola University Chicago Damen Scholarship

Loyola Marymount University Arrupe Scholarship

University of Oregon Apex Scholarship

Queens University of Charlotte Merit Scholarship

Rollins College Dean's Scholarship

University of San Francisco Scholarship

Southern Methodist University Aspire Scholar

Texas Christian University Founders' Scholarship

Lindsey Miller

University of Delaware Trustee Scholarship

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Spring Forward Scholarship

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar-Excellence Award

Danika Morris

Appalachian State University Appalachian Excellence Scholarship

Kentucky Wesleyan College Academic Scholarship

Lees-McRae College Honors Scholarship

Lees-McRae College Pinnacle Scholarship

University of Lynchburg Hopwood Scholarship

University of Lynchburg Westover Honors Scholarship

Mars Hill University Presidential Scholarship

North Greenville University President's Scholarship

Wingate University Scholarship

Landon Payne

Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship

KUDOS

New School Record - Boys Pole Vault

Congratulations to Andrew Mortiz '27 who is the new CCHS Boys Pole Vault school record holder with a vault of 13 feet and 6 inches! 

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT & BOOSTER NEWS

The RED MACHINE needs to KEEP ROLLING!

$22,020 raised - 6 days left to reach our $30,000 goal! Grand Prize is $1000!

Tuesday Winners are:

$50 Spirit Store gift cards: William Bumgarner, Emma Skinkle, Freddy Matrulli

$25 Cougar Concession Cash: Wade Faulkner, Luke Danser, Abigayle Monteith

Prizes to come: All Sports Family Pass, Platinum Parking Pass (premium parking for all sporting events),

LaMelo Ball signed basketball, Henry Kessler signed soccer ball, iPADS!

Top 3 SELLERS WIN $100 

Top 3 COACHES with most participation WIN $100

Still time to SELL!

Register to sell and win prizes every day! Runs until Sunday, May 3.

CLASS OF 2026

CCHS Senior Walk

CCHS Seniors who attended a MACS Elementary School: Please fill out this form to participate in the May 14 Senior Walk 2026 CCHS Senior Walks.

2026 Parents and Seniors

If your student will not be able to attend graduation week events, please send an email to Jennifer Jones at with specific events/dates they will be missing.

Pictures for Senior Graduation Video

Seniors and senior parents- please send in pictures of your student(s) and friends from kindergarten through current year! Pictures will be used to create a slideshow that will be shown to graduates at the Senior Awards Ceremony in May. Please email pictures to Class of 2026 Senior Video.

Class of 2026 Scholarship Opportunities

Current CCHS seniors are encouraged to explore available scholarship opportunities listed on the Scholarship Opportunities page on the CCHS website. Specific requirements and deadlines are listed under each scholarship.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS

New Ministry Leader wanted for “Meal Bags to go” Ministry at Saint Matthew Catholic Church (starting mid June 2026)

We are in search of a new leader to be in charge of our ministry “Meal Bags to go” 

It’s a great way of volunteering and helping the community especially the Community Shelter of Union County. 

Do not hesitate to contact Florence Juredieu-Cole if you are interested and we can explain how the ministry is running.

Thank you very much in advance for your interest in the ministry we created and developed over the past 5 years.

Be a Buddy to a Camp SOAR Camper @ The Jewish Community Center

• June 15-19!
• Register to Be a Buddy HERE!!!
• Veterans of Camp SOAR: Step up to be a GROUP LEADER or an Leader-In-Training!! Just email Nicole Fiato
• Additional questions? Email Mr. Kuhn

The Penguin Project – Mentor Opportunity

The Penguin Project pairs peer mentors with young artists who have developmental or learning disabilities. Over three months, students build friendships, rehearse, and perform in a musical production.

This year, we are presenting Seussical Jr., and the program has grown so much that we now need additional mentors. We are especially looking for male mentors to help balance the team.

There is no cost to participate, and no theatre experience is needed—just a willingness to support and be a good friend.

Please visit the Theatre Charlotte website for more information. Questions can be directed to Dr. Maria Leahy or Penguin Project Artistic Director, Chris Timmons. and feel free to reach out with any questions or interest. Save the date to attend our performances on June 19-21.

Rosary: Sign up to pray the rosary for the Charlotte Catholic community

CCHS Mission



Grounded in community, Charlotte Catholic High School forms virtuous servant leaders, united in Christ, through a Catholic education of the mind, body, and soul.

Interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor?

Visit our website for more information or contact Sally McArdle or Kerry Winslow.