The Eternal Rest Prayer

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Schedule - November 20 and November 21

CCHS has created a special schedule for the upcoming early dismissal days on Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21.

HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS Due Friday, November 21

Food Drive for Our Lady of Consolation and the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen

The Student Council is sponsoring a canned food drive for Our Lady of Consolation and the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen. Please place non-perishable food items along the first-floor hall outside Campus Ministry. All donated items will be delivered Friday, November 21. Thank you, in advance, for your generous hearts. 

Thanksgiving Food Box Collection

CCHS SAAC and CCHS Athletics have a long standing tradition of helping the Charlotte Rescue Mission with their Annual Thanksgiving Food Box Drive, CCHS is collecting and distributing Thanksgiving Food Boxes and Frozen Turkeys to help families in need this holiday season. We have a goal of 100 boxes.  

Here’s how the Cougar Community can help: 

• Pick up a box in the school foyer (boxes will be available Tuesday November 11) and follow the detailed instructions for Food Box Contents and Turkey sizes. 
• Drop off frozen turkeys and Boxes at the Front Office no later than noon on Thursday, November 20.  

CCHS Athletics will drop the frozen turkeys and boxes to the Charlotte Rescue Mission in one delivery. 

Together, we can make Thanksgiving brighter for everyone! For questions, please reach out to Caitlin Barlow or Kevin Christmas. 

Spread Some Christmas Cheer! 

The Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is once again spreading holiday joy by creating Christmas care packages for our active military members. This cherished tradition brings a touch of home to those serving away from their families during the holidays.

We’d love to include as many new names as possible this year! 

If your family member has received a care package in the past—or you’d like to add someone new—please send their mailing information to Ms. Chamberlain by Friday November 21. If there are any special needs/request, please include them in the email. 

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR STUDENTS

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!

Suicide Prevention Resources

Thank you to Nikki Warren '91, St. Gabriel’s teacher, CCHS alumna, and former CCHS parent, for sharing her family’s story and helping raise awareness for suicide prevention with our Freshmen Health students on Wednesday. Nikki will return in the spring to speak with Freshmen enrolled in Health next semester.

We encourage families to visit the CCHS Counseling Webpage for suicide prevention resources. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings of self-harm, do not hesitate to reach out.

Pink College Day Request Forms

Students are permitted a total of six (6) college days that are excused absence to visit colleges and universities; these days may be taken during a students junior and senior year. As outlined on page 15 in the student handbook, a pink college day request form must returned to the Attendance Office before the proposed visit to be documented as an excused absence.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PARENTS

Christmas Breakfast Hosted by Head of School Kurt Telford and the Advancement Office

All CCHS parents are invited to join for the annual Christmas Breakfast – Thursday, December 11 – Please see all details and RSVP Here!

Annual CCHS Spirit Store Holiday Sale- Save the Date!

This year the annual sale will be held Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 AM-Noon at the stadium store location. Plan to start (or finish) your gift shopping with us.

PTO Holiday Gift Fund - Please Donate!

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.

COUNSELING CORNER

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!

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.

KUDOS

Congratulations to the CCHS Men's Varsity Soccer Team

The CCHS men's varsity soccer team defeated A.C. Reynolds 3-0 in the 6A Western Regional Final. Next stop the 6A State Championship game on Saturday, November 22, at 6:00 PM at Guilford College. Let's Go Cougars!!

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.

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