Miraculous Medal Prayer

O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy Giving Tuesday, Cougars!

Together in 2024, we raised more than $40,000 on Giving Tuesday - let’s do it again and reach $50,000 this year!

Every gift to the Annual Fund, Together for Catholic, regardless of amount, helps support our mission and enrich every student’s experience. 100% of funds raised support CCHS in four key areas:

• Teacher Impact Fund
• Tuition Assistance
• Innovative classroom resources & technology
• Campus upgrades

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us move toward 100% participation from our CCHS families!

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR STUDENTS

Important Information for Students Taking the SAT on Saturday, December 6

• 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.
• On Saturday morning, 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.

Voices for Life Club

On Thursday, December 4, Voices for Life club is hosting a dress down day and a Birthright Baby shower.

Mecklenburg Area Catholic High Schools Portugal Trip – November 2026

Rising juniors and senior students (Class of 27 and Class of 28), teachers, and administrators from Charlotte Catholic, Christ the King, and Bishop McGuiness High Schools will travel together for an unforgettable 6-day pilgrimage to Lisbon, Porto, and Fatima Portugal—a sacred adventure filled with faith, food, fun, and awe-inspiring beauty. Please join us on Thursday, December 11 at CCHS in room #400 (media room) from 6:00 - 7:00 PM for an informational session.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PARENTS

Adopt-a-Family Christmas Project

For nearly 40 years, Charlotte Catholic has partnered with Catholic Charities to support families in need at Christmas. This year, each homeroom is sponsoring a child (or in some cases, two children or a parent).

Because of the short timeline, we encourage families to donate Visa gift cards, which allow parents to purchase gifts directly. If you prefer, you may also donate through the online store's Adopt a Family Donations page. All donations are due by Friday, December 12. Thank you for helping us bring joy to families this Christmas season!

PTO Holiday Gift Fund

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year….Let's bring Christmas joy our amazing Faculty and Staff! Please donate to the PTO Holiday Gift Fund by Wednesday, December 10. 100% of donations collected will be distributed to teachers and staff.

Christmas Breakfast

All CCHS parents are invited to join for the annual Christmas Breakfast, hosted by Head of School, Kurt Telford, and the Advancement Office on Thursday, December 11. Please see all details and RSVP Here!

Annual CCHS Holiday Sale

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The stadium will be open for holiday shopping with Cougar spirit merchandise for everyone!

COUNSELING CORNER

Lift Up Carolinas Scholarship Applications Now Open!

Lift Up Carolinas (formerly Assistance League of Charlotte) has opened its 2026 scholarship application season, running November 30, 2025 – March 22, 2026. Seniors can apply HERE. More information is available at liftupcarolinas.org.

Scholarships are available for seniors attending a Mecklenburg County high school who are either planning to enroll full-time at one of the 17 UNC system campuses (min. 3.0 weighted GPA and 1100 SAT / 21 ACT) OR planning to enroll full-time at CPCC (min. 2.5 weighted GPA).

Lift Up Carolinas awards scholarships based on community service, academic performance, and financial need. For questions, email: scholarship@lucarolinas.org.

In Case You Missed The Junior Parent Night!

Thank you to all the junior parents who attended the Junior Parent Night on November 19. A copy of the presentation which is available on the CCHS website.

Congratulations to these seniors on their awarded scholarships!



James Dignan

Mercer University Merit Scholarship

Ella Gunning

Holy Cross College St. André Bessette Award

Saint Mary's College Madeleva Award

Saint Mary's College Visit Award

University of Dayton President's Merit Scholarship

Robert Hedin

University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

Evan Johnston

University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

Kathryn Kern

Villanova University Athletic Scholarship - Women's Swim and Dive

Ford Mauntel

Holy Cross College St. André Bessette Award

Ben Molloy

Quinnipiac University Trustees' Scholarship

Mac Perry

University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

Beau Roderick

University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

Owen Traynum

Seton Hall University Scholarship

Seton Hall University Summer Scholarship

CCHS Class of 2026 - Scholarship Reporting Form

Seniors, we want to celebrate your success!

If you’ve been awarded a merit or athletic scholarship from a college or outside organization, please report it using the Scholarship Reporting Form.

• To be recognized, your award letter must include your name and the scholarship amount. Upload one letter per submission.
• Important: Be sure to save a copy of your award letter before notifying a college that you will not attend—once your portal access ends, you may lose that information.
• Please note: Scholarship award amounts will not be published, but all scholarships reported will be listed in the graduation program.
• Don’t wait—submit scholarships as soon as you receive them so we can celebrate your achievements all year long!

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT & BOOSTER NEWS

Attention Winter Sports Senior Athletes

Make up Senior Banner Photo day with Becca Rouse is on Wednesday, December 10, immediately after school. Location TBD. Details will be sent to the team parents. Questions? Contact Leah Foley.

KUDOS

CCHS Men's Varsity Soccer

Congratulations to the CCHS Men's Varsity Soccer team for winning the 6A State Championship!

American Math Competition Winners

On November 13, 55 CCHS students participated in the 2025 American Math Competition. Congratulations to our school winners:

CCHS Swim & Dive Team

Congratulations to our swim and dive teams that have had 2 swim meets and 1 dive meet so far this season! Lots of great swims and fast competition. 

November 13 SWIM MEET vs Marvin Ridge & Weddington 

Event winners:

Shea Cleary - 500 Free

Scott Williams - 200 IM & 100 breast

Achieved automatic regional cuts:

Girls 200 Medley Relay

Girls 200 Free Relay 

Girls 400 Free Relay 

Emma Lankford - 200 free and 500 free

Susanna Weimer - 200 free

Shea Cleary - 200 IM and 500 free

Mamie Harriington - 200 IM and 100 breast

Karsyn Davis - 100 fly

Boys 200 Medley Relay 

Boys 200 Free Relay 

Celo Dawson - 200 free and 500 free

Scott Williams - 200 IM and 100 breast 

Michael Kolenik - 100 fly 

Will Gregware - 100 breast

November 22 DIVE MEET vs non-cms schools

MK Newman - 9th 

Mason Kramer - 2nd

Nolan Kennedy - 6th

November 20 SWIM MEET vs AK

Event Winners:

Madi Hertzig - 200 free

Ellie Druhan - 100 fly

Olivia Jacobsen - 500 free

Scott Williams - 200 IM and 100 breast

Clay Richards - 500 free

Julian Malecki - 100 back

Girls 400 free relay (Bernardo, Jacobsen, Meehan, Hertzig)

Boys 200 medley relay (Malecki, Williams, Kolenik, Richards)

Achieved automatic regional cuts:

Madi Hertzig - 200 free and 100 free

Olivia Jacobsen - 200 free and 500 free

CJ Bernardo - 200 free, 100 free, 100 back

Shea Cleary - 200 free and 500 free

Ellie Druhan - 100 fly and 200 IM

Kathryn Kern - 200 IM, 100 breast, 50 free

Caroline Meehan - 100 free and 500 free

Susanna Weimer - 100 fly 

Mary-Pat Kolenik - 100 fly 

Emma Lankford - 100 free and 100 back

Karsyn Davis - 200 IM

Julian Malecki - 200 free and 100 back

Clay Richards - 200 free and 500 free

Scott Williams - 50 free

William Tantillo- 100 free and 100 fly 

Wiiliam Desmond - 100 back

Thomas Tantillo - 100 back 

Kenneth Anderson - 200 IM and 100 breast

Boys 400 Free Relay 

CLASS OF 2026

Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship

Applications are now open! This award recognizes North Carolina high school seniors who plan to attend a postsecondary program in North Carolina next fall. Submit a short essay and your application by February 8, 2026. Apply HERE!

For full details, visit the website or stop by the Counseling Office.

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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.