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Thursday, January 22, 2026 | | | |
The Holy Name of Jesus Prayer
As we venerate the most holy Name of Jesus, mercifully grant us, Lord, that, savoring its sweetness in this life, we may be filled with everlasting joy in our heavenly homeland. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
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Adoration Reminder
We will continue with our regular Friday Adoration schedule tomorrow, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. We are still in need of additional adorers, so please consider signing up to spend some quiet time with Our Lord.
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Winterfest 2026 Rescheduled to Saturday, January 31!
Due to inclement weather forecasted for this Saturday, the 2026 Winterfest has been rescheduled to Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 7 - 10 PM.
If you can attend on the new date, no action is needed. If you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP to “not attending.”
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you on January 31!
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Athletic Boosters General Meeting
Save the Date! Athletic Boosters General Meeting, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6 PM via ZOOM. Guest speaker is Coach Mike Hazel, CCHS Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. The zoom link will be available in the February 11 Catholic Daily.
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Hugaroo Stuffed Animal Drive | January 20 -23, 2026
Please donate brand-new stuffed animals (6½"–18") to help bring comfort to children healing from illness or trauma. There will be a bin outside of the cafeteria to drop donations.
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Clothing Drive for Levine's Children's Hospital
The Charlotte Catholic Band is hosting a clothing drive to support patients at Levine Children’s Hospital. Many patients are admitted unexpectedly and need clothing upon discharge, especially during the colder months. Please help us restock LCH’s closet! New, tagged clothing for all ages (0–21) may be donated in the Fine Arts Center lobby from January 12–23, 2026. Your generosity will help provide comfort and a hopeful start to the new year for young patients and their families. Thank you for your support!
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Flour Power Club Bake Sale
Flour Power will be having a bake sale on Monday, February 2 for Team Luke Hope for Minds, which is a nonprofit organization that enriches "the lives of children with a brain injury and gives hope to their families through support and education."
This bake sale will be CASH ONLY, so please bring in cash on Monday 2/2.
Donations will be accepted.
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Winter in Paris Dance
Dance the night away in the city of lights!
Any student bringing a guest from another school may pick up a dance form from the front office. Completed guest forms must be returned by Thursday, February 5, to the Dean of Students Office.
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Catholic Schools Week
CCHS is excited to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, January 26 - 30, 2026. Campus Ministry has planned a fun week for our students, faculty, and staff in celebration of our Catholic faith. A schedule for CSW along with themes for each day is available on the CCHS website.
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SATurday Prep Class Winter 2026
Veteran CCHS teachers Chris Yarussi and Jeremy Kuhn offer strategies and guided practice for the Digital SAT to current CCHS students.
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The course, totaling 12 contact hours, takes place at CCHS over three Saturdays: January 31, February 7, and February 21. Cost: $220.
- Participants must bring their assigned CCHS laptop fully charged.
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Cost: $220. Early-bird rate thru Friday, January 23: $200. All payments must be received by Friday, January 30, 2026.
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Venmo (@Chris-Yarussi) OR Personal Check to Chris Yarussi (delivered to the reception desk)
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Click HERE to register!
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Catholic Schools Week Mass & Brunch
All CCHS parents and supporters are invited to the Catholic Schools Week Mass and Brunch on Wednesday, January 28. Guests will join our students for all school Mass followed by brunch with a preview number from the Wizard of Oz and a demonstration by the Math Department! Please RSVP to let us know if you can join us!
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Teacher Appreciation Week Committee Volunteers Needed
The PTO is hosting a Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) Committee interest meeting on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the cafeteria. No experience needed - just bring your love and excitement for CCHS, and some theme ideas! TAW is a fun week to spoil all who make Catholic the very best!
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Gala 2026 Tickets and Sponsorships on Sale Now
Charlotte Catholic’s largest fundraising event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Carmel Country Club. This year’s celebration will feature a festive cocktail hour, a seated dinner, dessert, and dancing!
Early bird pricing available until February 15, 2026 – grab your tickets today!
Explore sponsorship options. Don’t miss your chance to support CCHS and make a meaningful impact – proceeds from The Gala benefit the Teacher Impact Fund!
Questions? please contact Jane Carano.
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STEAM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Science National Honors Society is again this year presenting the STEAM Lunch Event on Friday, January 30, 2025, from 11:00 - 2:00. It’s where our community of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math professionals come during the lunch to speak realistically with students about their careers and jobs in these fields. It’s such a fun way to promote your field and educate our students, so please consider taking the time to join us. Lunch will be provided. Please contact Karen Belciglio for additional details.
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Counseling Presentation for Sophomore Parents
The Counseling Department invites all sophomore parents for an informal presentation on January 26 at 8:00 AM in the Fine Arts Center. We will familiarize parents with sophomore year specific tasks such as AP course applications, continuing extracurriculars, academic progress, and preliminary college preparations and expectations. The counselors will present the same information to sophomores on January 26 during Theology class.
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Presentation on Effective Teen/Parent Communication
Local therapist, Angie Mayo, will lead a presentation on Effective Teen/Parent Communication on Thursday, January 29, at 8:00 AM in the Fine Arts Center. Talking with your teen becomes increasingly difficult as they gain more independence. Angie will address ways to try and draw your teen into productive conversation. She has presented many times at Holy Trinity and was very well received at CCHS last year.
| | Congratulations to these seniors on their awarded scholarships! | | |
Sophie Carinici
University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship
Emilia Castro
Temple University Founders Tuition Merit Scholarship
Virginia Commonwealth University Renewable Scholarship
Noah Cellini
College of Charleston Merit Scholarship
University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor's Award
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Eliana Francis
American University Dean's Scholarship
Sabrina Lewis
American University Excellence Scholarship
Ava Zanitsch
Belmont University Trustee Scholarship
Drexel University A.J. Drexel Scholarship
Drexel University Westphal Portfolio Scholarship
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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.
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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.
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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!
| | ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT & BOOSTER NEWS | |
Winter Signing Day
February 4, 2026 during break. If you have an athlete planning to sign, please complete this Google form by Wednesday, January 21. Questions? Please contact Caroline O'Brien.
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Men's Volleyball
Come join men’s volleyball - all skill levels welcome!
- Preseason workouts: 3:00-4:30 PM | January 20 & 23 and February 3 & 6.
- Regular season practice: 3:00-4:30 PM beginning February 9.
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Men's Tennis Tryouts
Tennis tryouts will be held at Marion Diehl Park on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17 from 3 PM - 5 PM.
In order to try out, you must upload all up-to-date mandatory forms to Dragonfly, on or before February 16. If you have not already done so, please stop by Room 512 to sign up for tryouts.
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Congratulations to the CCH Men's Rugby Team
The men’s rugby team traveled to San Diego, California, for an East–West matchup against Cathedral Catholic on Saturday, January 17. The Cougars earned a 34–19 victory and are now ranked the #1 high school rugby team in the nation.
Join us this Friday night, January 23, as the Cougars celebrate Senior Night and host Hough High School.
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Congratulations to the CCHS Swim & Dive Teams
The Charlotte Catholic swim & dive teams wrapped up their dual season with 3 swim meets and 1 dive meet! Results from these meets are available on the CCHS website.
Now onto championship season! Conference swim and dive meet is Wednesday, January 21. Go Cougars!
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Senior Picture Wall
Senior Parents: Each year the CCHS PTO fills the main hallway with each senior's graduation and kindergarten pictures. To assist, please provide a picture of your child in kindergarten(ish) as follows:
• Printed 4x6 color photo in portrait layout *Label the back of the photo with your
senior's full name
*Deliver photo to the receptionist desk (front entrance of CCHS by March 13th
*PICTURES WILL NOT BE RETURNED
*Questions? email
2026cchsseniorpics@gmail.com
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Jane Osborne Memorial Scholarship
The Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council (CMARC) is pleased to share information about the Jane Osborne Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship offers a one-time $1,000 award to one qualifying Charlotte-area high school senior. The scholarship is open to current seniors who relocated to the Charlotte area anytime between 8th grade graduation and 12th grade. Applications are due by March 2, 2026. Seniors who believe they are eligible should come to the Counseling Office to pick up an application.
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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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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.
| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS | | |
Calling all Aspiring Artists Interested in Pursuing the Arts in College
On Monday, January 26, Providence Day School will be hosting a program for aspiring artists — painters, musicians, actors, set designers, graphic designers, the list goes on — and their parents/guardians to learn more about pursuing the arts in college. High school art teachers, colleague faculty from SCAD, Elon, Wingate, and University of South Carolina, and current college students studying art will discuss: college options for students interested in the arts; portfolios, auditions, and creative supplements; how to prepare for and stand out in the application process; and more. There will be time for questions, and we hope you'll leave with a clearer sense of what it looks like to pursue arts in college and the application process.
Monday, January 26, from 7:00-8:00 PM
Providence Day School, Levine Academic Center (in The Stable on the 1st floor)
Visitor Parking lot is on the right as you pull into the PDS main entrance, just outside the Levine Academic Center.
Please share this with your students! 9th, 10th, and 11th graders are welcome (seniors, too, though it may feel less relevant!).
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An Evening with Dr. John Wood
St. Ann Church is welcoming Dr. John Wood, Founder and President of Extraordinary Mission, on Wednesday, January 28, at 7:00 PM. Dr. Wood will share a presentation on The Last Words of Christ: The Cure to the Seven Deadly Sins. This event is geared toward parents, but children are welcome as well.
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Pierogi Dinner at St. Gabriel Church
Everyone is invited Friday, February 6, 5:30 - 8:30 PM! Come enjoy an authentic Polish pierogi and kielbasa dinner hosted by the St. Gabriel Church Men's Club in the St. Gabriel School cafeteria (3028 Providence Road). Dine in or take out. Early-bird tickets are $18/each, $9/child under 12, and $50 max per family. Tickets day of/at the door are $20 each/$55 per family. Purchase tickets at www.stgabrielchurch.org/mensclub
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Notre Dame Vision 2026
Vision is a week-long summer opportunity for students who want to grow deeper in their faith while experiencing the life of the University of Notre Dame. Vision’s focus is to create a space for students to understand their stories and to recognize how God is active in their lives and is calling them to holiness. Registration is now open.
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Inclusion Rocks Concert
The Inclusion Rocks Festival is an annual celebration, bringing community together to support inclusive education across Catholic Schools. The festival will take place at Charlotte Catholic High School on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 1:00 - 7:00 PM.
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Guatemala Mission Trip
If God is calling you to serve the poor, the St. Vincent de Paul church provides a special opportunity in the form of mission work to our brothers and sisters in El Carmen, Guatemala. Please contact JoAnna Johnson at guatemalamissionstvincent@gmail.com if you are searching for a way to share God’s love through the support of our mission.
If you would like to help by contributing Bibles, books for the children, or supplies, please donate through ParishSOFT and selecting Guatemala mission ministry or see our Amazon wish list.
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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.
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