Prayer to Our Lady

"O most glorious ever-virgin Mary, Mother of Christ our God, accept our prayers and present them to Your Son and our God, that He may, for Your sake, enlighten and save our souls"

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR STUDENTS

Homecoming Spirit Week October 6 - October 10:

Student Themes

Thursday: Adam Sandler Day

Friday: Color Wars Day....

• Freshmen - White
• Sophomores - Black
• Juniors - Red
• Seniors - Columbia blue

Spirit Week Guidelines

Students not participating in the daily themes must be in everyday school uniform per the guidelines.

Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Court

9^th Grade Representatives: Roxy Bork and Addison Harris

10^th Grade Representatives: Charlotte Adams and Lola Schmitz

11^th Grade Representatives: Olivia Canon and Virginia Gaston

12^thGrade Representatives: Felicity Foley, Angela Ha, Teresa Lewis, Kate Osborne, and Caroline Trout

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PARENTS

In case you missed it: Important Letter from Mr. Telford regarding the Power of Parents presentation

We invite you to attend the Power of Parents Event

• Wednesday October 8 at 6:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center.
• Sponsored by MADD, the Power of Parents workshop is a research-based program to educate and empower parents to have open dialogue with their teens regarding the dangers of substance use and impaired driving.
• Law enforcement and an Assistant District Attorney will be present to discuss the legal implications of underage substance use. We highly encourage you to attend.

Know Someone Interested in CCHS? Invite them to Open House!

We’re thrilled to invite all interested families to Discover Charlotte Catholic High School at CCHS Open House on Thursday, October 23 with sessions beginning at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Come experience the spirit of CCHS:

• Enjoy a presentation about our school
• Tour the campus with our student ambassadors and see CCHS in action during the school day
• Meet our teachers and department representatives, who are eager to answer your questions and share all that CCHS has to offer

No RSVP needed – everyone is welcome! 

If you’d prefer a more personalized visit, you can schedule a private tour by contacting Jane Carano at JSCarano@charlottecatholic.org or 704-716-2457.

Campus Ministry Updates

• Every Friday there is an opportunity for parents to participate in a prayer group dedicated to Our Lady at 10:00 AM in the Sisters of Mercy conference room.

• Please sign up as a chaperone for the Senior Retreat at Camp Thunderbird on November 10 and 11. If you are unable to come during the day, please consider being an overnight chaperone.

COUNSELING CORNER

Notre Dame on the Road!

Charlotte Catholic High School is excited to host the Notre Dame Admissions team for ND on the Road on Thursday, October 9, at 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center.

The session will include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered. Students and families are invited and should register here. This event is open to Charlotte Catholic and all Charlotte area high school students and families.

College Visits Week of October 6

Thursday, October 8:

11:00 AM – Savannah College of Art and Design  

12:45 PM – John Hopkins University  

1:50 PM – Colgate University  

Friday, October 9:

8:00 AM – Washington University in St. Louis

9:00 AM – Rhodes College  

9:45 AM – Roanoke College  

11:00 AM – University of Mississippi (Media Center/Library)    

1:50 PM – Purdue University  

**All visits take place in the Counseling Office’s College Center unless otherwise posted.

CLASS OF 2026

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT & BOOSTER NEWS

Congratulations to the Varsity Women's Tennis Team--they are the 6A Southern Carolina Conference Champions! They finished the regular season with a record of 22-1.

Registration Open - CCHS Sporting Clays Team

Calling all students interested in joining the CCHS Sporting Clays Team - boys and girls are welcome. (This is now a letter sport.) Registration is open through Thursday, October 30. You must be registered by this date to be eligible for the first event in December.

• If you are interested in joining the team, please complete the Google form to be added to Coach Barrett's email list. He will send out an email prior to the first meeting with additional information.
• There will be a parent interest meetings (students can attend with parent) on Wednesday, October 8, 6:30 PM at Open Tap
• Questions? Contact Jared Barrett at 704-996-6067 or Jared@HCBarrett.com

Save the Date: Annual CCHS Ladies Tennis Round Robin Fundraiser

The Annual CCHS Ladies Tennis Round Robin will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025. Due to high demand, there will be morning and afternoon sessions. Registration will open soon. Questions? Contact Tishmacuga@me.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Chameleon's Journey - Grief Camp:

Opportunity for teens to help heal through the grieving process. Campers report the best part of the experience is participating with people their own age!

The camp will be held October 11 and 12, at the YMCA Camp Thunderbird facility on Lake Wylie. For more information and to register, visit the Chameleons Journey website.

Please reach out to CCHS Mental Health Counselor/Interventionist, Bill Keese, 704-716-2454, with any questions. 

2025 St. Patrick's School Fall Festival

Student volunteers are needed to help with set-up and games at fall festival on Sunday, October 26! Sign up to help - it's a great way to earn service hours!

St. Ann Catholic Church 29th Annual Carnival

• Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10AM - 6PM
• Volunteer opportunities available
• Expect fun activities, foods, bake sale, silent auction, and raffle for the whole family.

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.