Friday, August 29, 2025

A Prayer - Immaculate Heart of Mary

Immaculate Heart of Mary, full of love for God and mankind, and of compassion for sinners, I consecrate myself to you. I entrust to you the salvation of my soul. May my heart be ever united with yours, so that I may hate sin, love God and my neighbor, and reach eternal life with those whom I love. Amen.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

No School on Monday, September 1, 2025

In observance of Labor Day, Charlotte Catholic High School will be closed on Monday, September 1. School will resume a regular schedule on Tuesday, September 2.

CCHS Visitor Policy

The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our top priority and we want to share our visitor policy to ensure the security of our campus.


Effective immediately, and until further notice, we are temporarily restricting unscheduled drop-in visits during school hours. Parents, alumni, and other guests who wish to meet with faculty or staff are asked to schedule their visit in advance by phone or email.


We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, but we believe these precautions are necessary to help keep our community safe. Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued prayers as we work together to protect our students and provide them with a safe place to learn and grow in faith.

Student Council Announcement

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 227) during break on Thursday, September 4, or Friday, September 5, for an informational meeting. Three representatives from each grade level will be elected to serve on the Student Council for the current school year.

Don't Forget: AP Exam Fees Due Friday, August 29, 2025

Students taking AP classes for the 2025-2026 school year must pay for the AP exam before Friday, August 29. This includes any second semester AP’s you are enrolled for. All students taking an AP class are required to take the AP exam.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR STUDENTS

Yearbook Sales

The 2025-2026 yearbook is available for purchase for $95.00. Customization options are available for an additional charge.

Jordan Driving School

The next session of driver's education will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The 12-class program will be from 3:30 - 5:30 PM at Charlotte Catholic High School.

Please visit the Jordan Driving School website for registration, payment and class information.

Digital SATurday Prep Class Fall 2025

Veteran CCHS teachers Chris Yarussi and Jeremy Kuhn offer strategies and guided practice for the October 4 SAT to current CCHS students. The course, totaling 12 contact hours takes place at CCHS over three Saturdays:

  • September 6, September 13, and September 20.
  • Cost: $220. Early-bird rate through Friday, August 29: $200
  • For more information on class requirements, schedule, registration, and payments: SAT-urdayPrep Flyer


PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PARENTS

In Case You Missed It - Back to School Night

Mr. Telford emailed a letter to CCHS parents and students on Tuesday, August 26, with a reminder about Back to School Night, which will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Shelfit-EdTech Bookstore is Now Open!

Dear Students and Parents,


The Shelfit-EdTech Bookstore is now open.

 

  • Students, log in to Canvas and select any current course. (The Shelfit-EdTech bookstore is only available on Student accounts, not on Parent Observer accounts.)
  • On the left-hand course navigation, click the Shelfit-EdTech link. 
  • Next, select the Store link. 
  • Items found in your course access bundle, CAB, are items you are required to purchase for class. These items include digital book platforms, workbooks, and some paper copy textbooks. 
  • In some cases, your teacher may have already distributed materials to you in your class, knowing you would be purchasing the materials through the Shelfit-EdTech Store as soon as the store became available.


Additional items are available to purchase outside of CAB. These items are typically novels for your English classes, printed copy of a textbook, and approved calculator. These items are outside of the required to purchase CAB because they are items frequently obtained via other methods such as being passed down via siblings or friends.


It is important to note that your Shelfit-EdTech Store CAB is generated via your schedule. The syncing process happens overnight. If you add a course, an additional course material may populate your Shelfit-EdTech CAB. In this case, you would need to go to your Shelfit-EdTech Store and make the additional CAB purchase. Also important to note, drop-add ends on August 25, 2025. If you plan to drop a course, please wait until the course is dropped and the Shelfit-EdTech Store CAB syncs with your updated schedule before making your purchase.  


Please plan to have CAB purchases completed by Labor Day. Please contact EdTech via the green help button in the lower right corner of your screen for assistance within the Shelfit-EdTech Store. 

MACS Emergency Card

CCHS has moved the MACS Emergency Card to an online platform. You will receive an email with a link to complete and electronically sign. This MUST be completed for the safety of your student(s). If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and check with your student's other parent before contacting the school. 

Welcome Wine and Cheese

Please RSVP and join us for this parent event on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Fine Arts Center.

 PTO

Join - Now is the time to join the PTO to support our students, teachers, and staff! Your dues help fund teacher/staff benefits, student enrichment programs, Homecoming, Teacher Appreciation Week, and so much more. Please also consider donating to our teacher/staff funds now and avoid the holidayn and year-end rush! 


Volunteer - The PTO needs YOU! Meet new parents, socialize with teachers, or bring joy to our students’ day - check out our volunteer opportunities throughout the school year to help make our efforts a success. 


Checklist - The PTO has put together a Parent Checklist to help parents navigate all of their “to do” items. There are other, grade-specific items you may need/want to complete, but this is intended to serve as a general guide during this busy time.

In Case You Missed It: Welcome Back Letter from Mr. Telford

Mr. Telford emailed a letter to CCHS Students, Parents, and Families on Monday, August 18 with some important reminders. Please review the letter as it contains links to help prepare for a smooth and successful start to the year.


Students please note: When you go to the cafeteria, you'll need your PIN number to make a purchase on your account.

  • Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your Student ID number. (Your Student ID number always starts with 999, so just look at that number and use the last 4 digits.

COUNSELING CORNER

In Case You Missed It: Counseling Letter

The Counseling Department emailed a letter to all parents, students, and families on August 11, 2026. Please take a few minutes to read the Counseling Letter - Beginning of Year - Programming Dates as it highlights the counselor assignments by last name, as well as 2025-26 Counseling Programs and Important Dates.

Upcoming College Visits

As we begin our fall college representative visits, please keep in mind the following guidelines:

  • College visits are open to juniors and seniors only.
  • Students must register for each visit in SCOIR no later than the day before the scheduled session.
  • New this year: On the morning of the visit, students must pick up a pass from their homeroom teacher. This pass must be signed by the teacher of the class you will miss, indicating their permission for you to attend. Unsigned passes will not be accepted.
  • Attendance is at the teacher’s discretion. Students may not attend if there is a test, quiz, or other critical class activity. You are responsible for any missed assignments.
  • If you need to cancel your RSVP, please do so promptly. Colleges can view attendance numbers and expect to meet with registered students.

These visits are an excellent opportunity to explore potential colleges and make a positive impression. Please be respectful, attentive, and come prepared with thoughtful questions.

 

Tuesday, September 2:

8:00 AM – University of Miami

12:45 PM – University of Tennessee (Media Center)

 

Thursday, September 4:

9:00 AM – University of Alabama Birmingham

9:45 AM – Lenoir-Rhyne University

11:00 AM – St John’s University

12:45 PM – Wofford College

 

Friday, September 5:

1:50 PM - Denison University

 

College visits will take place in the College Center located in the Counseling Office unless specified otherwise.

CLASS OF 2026

Class of 2026: CADY Senior Picture Booking Guide

Booking your senior session with CADY is easy! Follow the easy steps outlined on the CADY Senior Picture Booking Guide on the CCHS website to book your appointment today.

The Common App and Most College Applications Went Live on August 1 

Students and parents, please check your email for a letter from the counseling department with important application information.


Yearbook and Baby Ad Sales

  • Senior Ads: Celebrate your senior with a special ad in the yearbook. Both 1/2 page and full page ads are available. Please note: these are only for seniors!
  • Yearbook Sales: The 2025-2026 yearbook is available for purchase for $95.00. Customization options are available for an additional charge.
  • Both of these can be purchased at yearbookforever.com.

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT & BOOSTER NEWS

Spirit Store Updates & Reminders

  • Online orders marked ready can be collected from the cafeteria store during operating hours most Tuesday and Thursdays 10:20 AM -1:30 PM. Students are welcome to pop in during lunch or break. 
  • The stadium store is open during field events throughout the year, all varsity football games, and select dates for other programs. 
  • The Spirit Store is run by volunteers so hours of operation can vary based on availability. 
  • *New* online FanGear site is open for business - orders ship directly to your home address. This merchandise is in addition to what is available on the school website.


It's Time to Join the 2025-26 Cougar Club!

Cougar Club Membership provides a sense of community as well as the necessary funding and resources to support all athletic programs at CCHS. Regardless of membership level, your engagement helps the 900+ athletes that proudly compete as Cougars! 

 

What you need to know:

CCHS Athletic Association Sponsorship Opportunities

Athletic sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase. Details on sponsorship levels and benefits are available on the CCHS website.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Mass Intention Requests

Father Chinonso is praying for the Charlotte Catholic Community. If you would like to have Father celebrate a Mass for a special intention, you can fill out this Mass Intention Request form.

Reminder: Please Sign Up for Adoration

CCHS has a weekly opportunity to come before Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration every Friday from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM. This is a wonderful time of Heart to Heart prayer with Jesus. 


We need committed adorers to sign up to help keep Jesus company during these times. Please consider signing up to commit to an hour, or at least 30 minutes of prayer time each week. 


  • Thank you for keeping our Charlotte Catholic community in your prayers!

Student Retreats for 2025-26 School Year

As we prepare for another meaningful school year, we’re excited to share the dates and plans for this year’s student retreats - all of which will take place at beautiful Camp Thunderbird.


Please join us for these meaningful and spirit filled retreats and volunteer to chaperone.


Thank you for being a part of the Charlotte Catholic community and for considering this opportunity to support our students in their faith journey.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Eucharistic Congress 2025

CCHS families are invited to attend the Charlotte Eucharistic Congress on September 5-6, 2025 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Campus Ministry will have a banner in the procession and our hope is to get many of our CCHS families to join us as we witness our faith.


Let us know if you are planning on attending and want to join us for the procession.

Join the St. Patrick Cathedral High School Choir

The St. Patrick Cathedral High School Choir is looking for new members to join us at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte. As the Mother Church of the Diocese of Charlotte we welcome all students in grades 9-12 from all parishes. This is your chance to lend your voice to monthly Saturday evening Masses and special celebrations, improve your musical skills, and be a part of a dedicated and inspiring group.


No experience is needed - just a passion for singing! Come share your talent with us and help us create beautiful music.

Join the New YMSL Matthews Chapter

The Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) is a national organization that brings mothers and their high school sons together to serve their community, grow leadership skills, and build lasting relationships. We’re excited to launch the new Matthews chapter and are currently recruiting boys from the Class of 2027.


Interested? Check out our website and contact Maggie W, VP of Membership, at for more information. 

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