Tuesday, September 1, 2026

SEVEN SORROWS PRAYER


Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the world the grace of complete sincerity and repentance.

Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENT PARKING REMINDER


We have been notified by the Carmel Commons management that CCHS students continue to park at Camel Commons Shopping Center and then walk across the street to CCHS. Beginning Tuesday September 1, their patrol will distribute memos to students advising them that they are not permitted to park there.

 

Following the distribution of these notices, their patrol may begin towing vehicles that continue to park in the area. Students may purchase school parking permits HERE

2026-27 STUDENT COUNCIL



The Student Council is looking for new members! Students in grades 9-12 interested in representing their class on Student Council this year should come to Mrs. Hall's room (Room 511) during break on Thursday, September 3, or Friday, September 4, for an informational meeting. Three representatives from each grade level will be elected to serve on the Student Council for the current school year.

MIRAVIA COLLECTION


Please bring wipes and diapers sizes 4,5 and 6 to the football game this Friday, Sept 4 against Charlotte Christian. There will be bins to place donations for MiraVia.  Thank you!

SWIM AND DIVE INTEREST MEETING



There will be a meeting on Thursday, September 10, at 2:45pm in the cafeteria for any students interested in the SWIM and DIVE team. All prospective and returning swimmers and divers should plan to attend this brief session. Direct inquiries to Coach Nicholls


All NEW, INTERESTED and RETURNING swimmers/divers must fill out the Google Form to be included in the new email distribution list.


We look forward to another GREAT season!

2026-27 TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR CCHS STUDENTS

 

Applications are now open for need-based tuition assistance for families through three funds:

  • The Kara Ann Kloiber Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • The Carinci Scholarship Tuition Assistance Fund
  • Erika Steiner Tuition Assistance Fund

 

Two applications cover all three funds. Families may apply to more than one fund; however, funds will only be awarded from a single fund per family. All applications will close on September 15, 2026.

 

Apply here for the Kara Kloiber Memorial Student Tuition Assistance Fund

Apply here for Assistance from the Carinci or Steiner funds


JUNIOR AND SENIOR PARENTS


The Counseling Department will host a college financial aid expert to speak about applying for financial aid and scholarships on September 22nd, 2026 at 6pm in the Fine Arts Center.

Please contact Leslie Tesch with any questions (704)716-2403


CATHOLIC GOES COUNTRY


Join us in the stadium for a night of country fun! September 26, 6-8pm

Grab your friends and learn a new dance! Dinner will be provided. Purchase tickets HERE

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday 8/31 Mass at 7am

Confessions 11:35am -12:35pm


Tuesday 9/1 Mass at Break

Confessions 12:35pm - 1:35pm


Wednesday 9/2 7:15am Divine Mercy Chaplet

All School Mass at 9:15am

Confession available in office

Thursday 9/3 Mass at Break

Confessions 11:35am - 12:35pm


Friday 9/4 All day Adoration

Confessions 12:35pm - 1:35pm

Mass at 3:15pm

REMINDERS

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT FOR PARENTS

Wednesday, September 2 | 6:00pm | CCHS Gymnasium


Student schedules will be emailed to parents on Tuesday, September 1.

DON'T BLINK, IT'S ALMOST PICTURE DAY!

 

Save the Date: Wednesday, September 9

Attire: Mass Uniform (no sweatshirts, 1/4 zips, boat jackets or other outerwear)

When:  during English classes

 

See FLYER for more information.

​**Save $10 on packages when you ORDER BEFORE PICTURE DAY!**

AP EXAM PAYMENT REMINDER – 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR


Students enrolled in AP classes for the 2026–2027 school year are reminded to pay for their AP exam(s) by Friday, September 4, 2026.


  • The cost is $100 per AP exam.
  • This includes AP courses that are offered during the second semester.
  • All students enrolled in an AP class are required to take the corresponding AP exam.


Payment can be made through the CCHS Online Store

DIGITAL SATurday PREP SEPTEMBER 2026

CCHS teachers Jeremy Kuhn and Lance Queen offer a program of strategies and guided practice for the Digital SAT on the three Saturdays leading up to the October exam: September 12, 19, and 26. Held on campus, the program runs from 8:30am-12:30pm each day (totaling 12 hours of instruction) and is open to current CCHS 10th-12th graders. 


Participants should have completed Algebra II and must bring their own copy of the Official SAT Study Guide, Second Edition (ISBN 978-1457316845). 


Click HERE to register!! 


Early-bird rate thru Friday, September 4: $200

Regular Rate thru Friday, September 11: $225

NCSEAA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP


The final round of offers for the 2026-27 NCSEAA Opportunity Scholarship were emailed to families on August 21, 2026. Parents need to click the link provided in the NCSEAA email and select "accept" or "decline" for each student's award by September 11, 2026.


Please note: the Opportunity Scholarship program is no longer accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year.


For questions regarding the Opportunity Scholarship, please visit the NCSEAA WEBSITE.

COLLEGE & COUNSELING

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS


As we begin our fall college representative visits, please follow these guidelines:

  • Visits are open to juniors and seniors only.
  • Register in SCOIR by the day before the visit.
  • Pick up a pass from your homeroom teacher the morning of the visit. The pass must be signed by the teacher whose class you will miss. Unsigned passes will not be accepted.
  • Attendance is at the teacher’s discretion. Students may not attend if they have a test, quiz, or other important class activity.
  • Students are responsible for all missed classwork.
  • If you need to cancel your RSVP, please do so promptly. Colleges plan their visits based on the number of registered students.

 

College visits are a great opportunity to learn about colleges and make a positive impression. Please be respectful, attentive, and prepared with thoughtful questions.

 

Monday, August 31:

12:45 PM – Hampden-Sydney College

 

Tuesday, September 1:

8:00 AM – Denison University

11:00 AM – Xavier University 

 

Thursday, September 3:

9:00 AM – University of South Carolina

12:45 PM – Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Friday, September 4:

9:45 AM – University of Oregon

1:50 PM – College of Charleston

PARENT PROGRAM


Please join us on Tuesday, September 15 at 8:00am for an informative parent program. Dr. Melinda Harper and Dr. Samantha Martinez, well known and respected Charlotte psychologists, will offer an informative and enlightening 90-minute presentation. More details will be coming soon. Questions? Please contact Bill Keese

ATHLETICS & COUGAR CLUB

WEEKLY ATHLETICS SCHEDULE

August 31- September 5

COUGAR CLUB PASSES AND PARKING


2026–2027 Cougar Club Information


2026–2027 Cougar Club Pass and Parking Purchases


Questions? Please contact CCHS Athletic Booster Club

PTO

HELP US CELEBRATE STUDENT BIRTHDAYS!


The PTO Student Enrichment Committee is launching a monthly birthday treat for students! We’ll celebrate August and September birthdays during lunch on Tuesday, September 1. Future celebrations will take place on the first Tuesday of each month.


Sign Up Today! Choose a shift and add your name to the volunteer sign-up sheet HERE 


No special skills are needed—just a willingness to help make students feel celebrated!

Questions? Contact Kristen Ziemer

Volunteers must be up to date on all volunteer requirements. Not sure? Contact Jennifer Jones

EVENTS

WELCOME WINE AND CHEESE

Join Mr. Seeley and Mr. Telford to celebrate the start of the school year!

Wednesday, September 16 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm. This event is open to all current parents.

Please register HERE if you plan to attend.

SAVE THE DATE - 10th ANNUAL LADIES TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

Friday, November 6th | 9:30am -12pm Ballantyne Country Club - registration coming soon

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS

CCHS VOLUNTEERS - SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

 

Effective February 19, 2026, all volunteers are now required to complete a background check and safe environment abuse prevention and education training. And once safe environment certified, annual renewal training is required. Find more information about the Diocese of Charlotte’s Safe Environment program and to register for a CMG Connect account that combines all our Safe Environment screening, onboarding and training in one place by visiting Safe Environment Training

 

Questions? Please contact our school’s local Safe Environment coordinator: Jennifer Jones. You may also contact the Diocese Safe Environment Department.

QUICK LINKS

Admissions Information

To schedule a tour contact Jane Carano


Athletics Calendar


Athletic Forms


Athletics Handbook


Attendance Email

24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418


Back to School Letter


Bus Service


The Catholic Chronicle - Our Student Newspaper


Cafeteria Information


CANVAS


Campus Ministry


Capital Campaign


Carpool information and Traffic Flow

Catholic News Herald


Daily Bell Schedule


Drivers Ed


Health Forms & Information


Max Preps for all Sports Schedules


Parent Information Guide


PTO


Student Handbook 2026-27


Student Parking


Visitor Policy


Volunteer Safe Environment Training

Questions? contact Jennifer Jones


Yearbooks/Senior Ads

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.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026-27 PRESENTING PARTNER

Interested in our Corporate Partner Program?

Visit our website for more information or contact Sally McArdle.


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