Parents, our monthly Enews is the best place to stay in-the-know with all our WCCS announcements, events, and activities. Please read it carefully and add all important items to your calendars. Our next Enews will go out Saturday, April 1. |
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Check Out this Month's WCCS Enews! |
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Check Out These Important Dates & Events!
Wednesday, March 15 - End of Third Quarter
This is the end of the third quarter.
Thursday, March 16 - Career Exploration Day (Juniors Only)
Juniors will be excused from school on March 16th for Career Exploration Day.
Friday, March 17 - Teacher Work Day/Professional Development - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Thursday, March 23- Saturday, March 25 - WCCS Theatre Department Presents "NEWSIES"
Mark your calendars for March 23 - 25 and make plans to join us on one of these special nights. This is one for the whole family that you are not going to want to miss. Ticket information will be located on the homepage of our website at www.wccs.org as soon as it becomes available!
Monday, March 27 - Report Cards
Third quarter report cards will be emailed to families.
Monday, March 27 - Friday - March 31 - WCCS Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, March 30 & Friday, March 31 - Lower School Spring Class & Individual Pictures
Monday, April 3 - Monday, April 10 - Easter Break, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/OFFICES CLOSED
Monday, April 17 - Friday, April 21 - IOWA Standardized Testing for 3rd-8th Grade Students
This year, we will be taking the IOWA assessments. 2nd graders will be given time to practice with their teachers, but we will not be submitting reports to be scored for them. 3rd - 8th graders will participate in the testing and need to be in school that week unless they are ill. Make up testing will be provided for illness or extenuating circumstances, only. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this week, if at all possible.
Friday, April 21 - Prom
Juniors and Seniors will have their prom on Friday, April 21.
Monday, April 24 - Lower School Make-Up Testing
Monday, April 24 - Midterm for 4th Quarter
Wednesday, April 26 - Progress Reports
Friday, April 28 - Saturday, May 13 - Upper School Art Show
The Upper School Art Show will be held at the Center for the Arts (121 Main Street, RH SC) from April 28th-May 13th with a reception on May 3rd (4:30-6:30pm). This exhibition will feature 6th-12th grade art students and the different media that allows them to create. If you have any questions, please contact Gina Thomas ( gthomas@wccs.org) or Hali Christopher ( hchristopher@wccs.org). |
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Invite Your Interested Friends, Family, & Neighbors to our 1st - 12th Grade Open House!
We will be having an Open House for rising 1st - 12th grade students on Monday, March 13! This is a great opportunity to invite any interested friends, family, and neighbors to come check out the difference a Christian education can make in the life of their students!
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Variable Tuition Applications NOW OPEN!
We opened Variable Tuition applications on January 9, 2023 and are currently processing the second rounds of award considerations for 2023-2024. There is still time to apply! As a reminder, Variable Tuition Applications must be filled out EVERY year in order to be considered for financial assistance. Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted so applying early is KEY!
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WCCS Summer Camp Registration - NOW OPEN!
We are pleased to announce that the Camp SONshine and Camp Rise registration website for summer 2023 is now open! Our camps have limited availability and we wanted to give you an early notice so you can book your child’s spot before they are gone. We hope you make plans to join us for one of these incredible summer camp opportunities!
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Camp SONShine (Infants - Rising Kindergarten)
Join us for an amazing summer filled with fun, exploration, creativity… and learning how we can shine like the SON by the way we live and play! Camp SONshine will be held for infants (6 months) through rising kindergartners.
Camp SONshine is held at our WCCS Lower School at 2240 Rosewood Drive, Rock Hill.
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Camp RISE (Rising 1st - 8th Grade)
WCCS is pleased to host Camp RISE for rising 1st – 8th graders! With a wide variety of options, parents can register their child into a weekly session focused on a particular sport like soccer, cheer, basketball, or flag football. We also have many other great sessions such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math), Robotics, Drama, Art, Cheer, even Ninja Warrior!
All activities take place at the Upper Campus of Westminster Catawba Christian School, located at 2650 India Hook Road in Rock Hill. Lunch is offered for an additional fee.
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SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS - Sports Skill Development Camps
Registration for our Summer Sports Skill Development Camps will open soon. Check online at wccs.org/summer camps to register. Friends and neighbors outside of the WCCS community are welcome!
The intent of these camps is to provide a ’next level” sports specific skill & strategy development for upper elementary and middle school age students. Last year, our first year of offering these camps, was received very well.
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WCCS Spring Musical - NEWSIES!!
We cannot WAIT for the NEWSIES this spring! Mark your calendars for March 23 - 25 and make plans to join us on one of these special nights. This is one for the whole family that you are not going to want to miss. Tickets will be available beginning Sunday, March 5 at www.showtix4u.com/WCTheatre. |
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Spring Testing - Save the Date!
Monday, April 17 – Friday, April 21 has been reserved for standardized testing for 3rd - 8th graders. This year, we will be taking the IOWA assessments. 2nd graders will be given time to practice with their teachers, but we will not be submitting reports to be scored for them. 3rd - 8th graders will participate in the testing and need to be in school that week unless they are ill. Make up testing will be provided for illness or extenuating circumstances, only. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this week, if at all possible. More information will be coming closer to the testing window.
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Parents - Please Remember to Go Slow in the School Zone & Observe All Safety Precautions
Parents, for the safety of our WCCS students, families, and neighborhood friends, please remember to always observe the proper speed limit in our school zones during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
In addition, 1st - 5th grade morning car line reminder: For the safety of our students, please stay in the drop off lane (right side near building) the entire way around the loop. Please do not pull into the left lane to go around cars. Thank you!
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New WCCS Development Employees & A Retirement Announcement! |
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As some of you may already know, our current Director of Development, Lisa Barlow, will be retiring this June after 34 years of serving in Christian education. We are so grateful for her service to our school and the way she has poured herself into this role - encouraging a spirit of unity and generosity within our WCCS community. We are also excited for her as she enters this new chapter of her life filled with grandchildren and time spent with family! Please join us in congratulating her!
It is also with great enthusiasm that we announce the two individuals who will be partnering together in the Development Office. Our new Director of Development will be Mr. Steve Kane. Steve will be joining WCCS on July 1. He is the father of five WCCS alumni and has served on the Board of Trustees many times throughout the years. In fact, he is currently the Chairman of the Board, but will withdraw from his position in order to serve as the WCCS Director of Development on a part-time basis. Steve has had a passion for serving the school in some capacity for quite some time and has recently felt the Spirit calling him to this position in particular.
WCCS will now also have a part-time Associate Director of Development, Mrs. Lauren Serna! Lauren is new to the area but has substantial experience in collegiate development offices and fundraising. Lauren is also a parent of a current 7th grade daughter as well as a rising 3rd grade daughter. Lauren has already begun training for her new role here!
We can’t wait for you to learn more about these two individuals and the passion they have for furthering God’s Kingdom and purpose at WCCS! Look for more details on our website and social media soon as we spotlight both Steve and Lauren in their new roles. Please welcome them to our campuses and pray for successful transitions for both as they seek to serve the Lord by blessing the school.
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Apply for the Barnes Scholarship by April 11, 2023!
The Barnes Scholarship is a $2,000 tuition-assistance scholarship that is awarded to two rising 7th-12th grade students. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, must be a new or returning full-time student at WCCS, must have demonstrated leadership potential and good moral character, and must need financial assistance. Applications are due by April 11, 2023.
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Alumni, Apply for the J.Scott Morgan Scholarship by March 31, 2023!
The J. Scott Morgan Scholarship Fund was established in November 2014 to create a fund to be held and administered by WCCS to provide assistance to young alumni pursuing God’s calling in their lives. This fund will provide an annual $1,000 scholarship to support alumni in their post-high school academic and pre-professional careers while also recognizing the continued demonstration of Christian character after graduation from WCCS. Click on the link below for more information and to apply.
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Spring Sports Under Way - Catch a Game!
Catch a baseball game, a Girls Soccer or Boys Golf match, or a Track Meet this Spring! Click HERE to access a schedule of events or access these at the bottom of the homepage of our website.
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Join us for Pack the Stands Night on March 14, starting at 3:30pm!
Come cheer on MS Baseball, MS & Varsity Girls Soccer, and the Lower School Pep Squad! Kona Ice will also be here!
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Volunteer Opportunities in Upper School Athletics
Please consider signing up for a shift serving our Athletic Department in the Concession Stand this Spring. Click on the Sign-up Genius link here. Thank you in advance for serving our student-athletes and coaches.
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SUMMER - Sports Skill Development Camps
Registration Information for our Sports Skill Development Camps this summer will be posted online very soon. The intent of these camps is to provide a "next level” sports specific skill & strategy development for upper elementary and middle school age students. Last year, our first year of offering these camps, was received very well.
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Sports Physicals and Consent Forms
NCISAA policies and guidelines require that a current Sports Physical and Consent form be on file in the athletic office for students-athletes participating in interscholastic sports. You may access the forms on our website (found under the Athletic home page) or by clicking on the link below.
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Scrolling Schedules on WCCS.org
Want to quickly find out where and what time “today’s game" is at? You can now access a scrolling schedule on our school website/Home Page under the scrolling events section. You may also go to a specific sport's page (located under the Athletic Page.) A pdf is still available if you like to print those as well.
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College & Career Opportunities & Announcements - Updated with New Resources!
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High school families! We want you and your students to be more aware of the opportunities available to you. Click on the link below for the most current information regarding scholarship opportunities, deadlines, and recent Class of 2023 college acceptances! |
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Did You Know You Can Pay Tuition Using Your 529 Plan? |
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Follow the directions below to pay for tuition using your 529 plan:
- Sign up for either the annual, semi-annual, or monthly payment plans on FACTS.
- Contact the Business Office to let them know you will be paying with a 529 check.
- Next, you can contact your 520 service provider to have them send a check directly to WCCS at 2560 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
- Once it arrives, the Business Office will apply it to the student's account.
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Important Year-End Tax Information
- Log in to your FACTS account
- Under Payment Plan and Billing, click View Details
- Click View Payment Summary
- Choose the correct year or a custom date range from the drop-down menu under your customer information
- Click Print in the top right corner
Your statement will include a breakdown, by student, of your payments for the dates chosen (specifying tuition, extended school care, annual fund, etc.) as well as the school’s name and tax ID. Please note that this statement will only include donations made through the FACTS system to our Annual Generosity Fund. For questions about donations made, please contact Lisa Barlow at lbarlow@wccs.org.
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OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
- Wed., Mar. 15 - End of 3rd Quarter
- Thurs., Mar. 16 - Career Exploration Day (Juniors Only)
- Fri., Mar. 17 - TWD/Professional Development - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
- Thurs., Mar. 23 - Sat. Mar. 25 - NEWSIES Spring Musical
- Mon., Mar. 27 - Report Cards
- Mon., Mar. 27 - Fri., Mar. 31 - WCCS Teacher Appreciation Week
- Mon., Apr. 3 - Mon., Apr. 10 - Easter Break - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/OFFICES CLOSED
- Mon., Apr. 17 - Fri., Apr. 21 - IOWA Standardized Testing for 3rd - 8th Grade
- Fri., Apr. 21 - Prom
- Mon., Apr. 24 - Lower School Make-up Testing
- Mon., Apr. 24 - Midterm
- Wed. Apr. 26 - Progress Reports
- Fri., Apr. 28 - Sat., May 13 - Upper School Art Show
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REFER A FRIEND TO OUR VIRTUAL ADMISSIONS CENTER!
Do you have a friend, neighbor, relative, or coworker that is looking for a change this or next school year and might be interested in learning about the difference a Christian education can make in the life of their student? Encourage them to visit our WCCS Admissions Center online, today!
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Westminster Catawba Christian School | 803.366.4119 | www.wccs.org
Lower School Campus | 2240 Rosewood Drive | Rock Hill, SC 29732
Upper School Campus | 2650 India Hook Road | Rock Hill, SC 29732
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