The Hail Holy Queen Prayer

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

REMINDERS

Deadline for Verbesey Award Nominations is Today, May 1!

Juniors and Seniors: Please remember to nominate a faculty member for the 2026 Verbesey Award for Excellence in Education.  Please use this form to nominate by May 1.  

Important Information for Students Taking the SAT on Saturday, May 2

• Check your computer and confirm that the "BlueBook" application is installed on your CCHS MacBook. If it is not, see Mr. Hicks in the library before the end of the day on Friday, May 1st.
• On Saturday morning of the test, arrive for the SAT by 7:45 AM to allow yourself time to check into the testing center. Doors will open at 7:30 AM and the test starts promptly at 8:00 AM. This is a large administration. Arriving early allows us to begin on time. Students who arrive late will not be allowed to test.
• Bring your PRINTED SAT entry ticket and photo ID and your fully-charged computer. Acceptable forms of photo ID are current year Student ID, valid Driver's License, or a Passport. You may print your ticket once you log into the BlueBook application on your computer and go through the preliminary terms for the test on Saturday. Failure to bring any one of these items will result in dismissal from the test center. There are no loaner computers available for those who forget their computer.
• Make sure to charge your computer the night before the SAT. Opportunities to charge your computer while testing will be limited, and may hinder the completion of your test. Having a full charge when you arrive will alleviate this issue.
• One final note - if you are taking your SAT test here at CCHS, you will use your Charlotte Catholic issued computer. If, however, you are testing at a site OTHER THAN Catholic, you will need to use a personal device. CMS Schools have already stated that devices with protection and monitoring software such as ours will not work on any of their networks.

AP Exam Reminder

AP exams begin Monday, May 4. If a student has an AP exam, that is the only school obligation for that day. The expectation is that students are in school and in class all other days.

AP Volunteers Still Needed: May 4-15, 2026

We're looking for parent volunteers to help keep our hallways quiet and orderly during AP testing - especially while non-testing students are transitioning between classes. Your presence helps create the calm, distraction-free environment our students need to do their best.

When: May 4-15, 2026

Morning shift: 8:00-11:30 AM

Afternoon shift: 12:00-3:00 PM

Link: AP Volunteer Sign Up Genius

Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts. It requires little but helps tremendously!

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR STUDENTS

US Academy Day

There will be a United States Service Academy Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Charlotte Catholic Fine Arts Building. This will be hosted by NC US Congressional District #8. Come gather information about applying for congressional nominations. 

Learn about securing academy appointments from each academy's admissions staff to include the US Naval Academy, US Military Academy at West Point, US Air Force Academy, US Coast Guard Academy and the US Merchant Marine Academy.

PTO is proud to present Catholic Goes Country

Our boots were made for dancing! Join us for a line dancing event on May 16, from 6-8 PM. Grab your friends and meet in the stadium for night you won’t forget! Tickets are available for purchase on the school store online.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PARENTS

Correction re: CCHS Office Hours

The school and school offices will have limited office hours on some days during exam week and over the summer. Please see the schedule below:

• May 20, 21, and 26: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• May 22: CCHS will be closed for graduation
• May 27: The office will close at 10 AM for a faculty event.
• May 28: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• May 29 – June 5: 8:00 AM – 2PM
• June 8 – August 3: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Monday-Thursday. The office is closed on Fridays.
• July 6-10: The office will be closed.

PTO End of Year Gift Fund

Let's thank our amazing Faculty and Staff for a fabulous school year with a summer gift! 

Please donate to the end of year fund by Friday May 15. 

100% of donations collected will be distributed to teachers and staff.

Cougar Classic Returns!

The Cougar Classic Golf Tournament returns on June 1, 2026, at Piper Glen Country Club - and if last year is any indication, the field will fill fast. The tournament sold out in 2025, so start planning your foursome and get your clubs ready!

Foursomes are now available, in addition to sponsorship opportunities, so visit the Cougar Classic website to claim your spot on the course!

Questions? Contact Kerry Winslow

COUNSELING CORNER

Congratulations to these seniors on their awarded scholarships!

Ella Davis

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Soleil Demetry

Horatio Alger State Scholarship

Alexandra Eagan

American University Trustee Award

Baylor University Distinction Award

College of Charleston International Ambassador Scholarship

University of North Carolina at Greensboro Blue & Gold Scholarship

Madden Glossner

Belmont Abbey College Athletic Scholarship - Women's Softball

Belmont Abbey College Collegiate Award

Clemson University Merit Scholarship

Clemson University Palmetto Pact Scholarship

Clemson University Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

University of South Carolina Garnet Scholarship

South Carolina LIFE Scholarship

Amelia Gustafson

Auburn University Academic Charter Scholarship

The University of Alabama Scholar Scholarship

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Sadie Herbert

Louisiana State University Transformation Merit Nonresident Award

Maria Kane

George Mason University Distinction Award

Loyola University of Maryland Dean's Scholarship

Nolan Kennedy

Coastal Carolina University Scholar Award

Georgia Southern University In-State Tuition Program

University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

Dani Lupinski

Ohio University Admission Promise Award

Ohio University Excellence Scholarship

Ohio University Trustee Award

University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar-Merit Award

Virginia Tech Scholars Nonresident Scholarship

Joe Macuga

Louisiana State University Academic Scholars Nonresident Scholarship

Louisiana State University Alumni Miscellaneous Scholarship

The University of Alabama Engineering Scholarship

The University of Alabama Scholar Scholarship

University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

University of Kentucky Horizon Scholarship

University of Mississippi Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship

University of Mississippi Brevard Engineering Scholarship

University of Mississippi STEM Major Non-Resident Scholarship

University of South Carolina Joseph Cardinal Bernardin

University of South Carolina Scholarship

Ellie Madden

University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawk Grant

Gabriella Maino

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Honors College Scholarship

University of Louisville Scholarship

University of Maryland President's Scholarship

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Wofford College Old Main Scholarship

Katherine McClenahan

Quinnipiac University Presidential Scholarship

Owen Muncy

High Point University Scholarship

Jacksonville University Merit Scholarship

Queens University of Charlotte Collegiate Grant

University of North Carolina at Greensboro Blue & Gold Scholarship

University of Memphis Academic Achievement Award

Michael Nowak

The Catholic University of America University Honors Scholarship

The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship

Xavier University Presidential Scholarship

Xavier University Dean's Scholarship

Xavier University Catholic High School Scholarship

Xavier University Housing Grant

Garrett Nowlan

Bentley University Gary Merrill Award

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Danny Polking

Holy Cross College Moreau Award

The Catholic University of America Legacy Scholarship

The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship

The Catholic University of America Scholarship

Shepherd Schrift

Johnson & Wales University Culinary Essentials Scholarship

Johnson & Wales University Presidential Academic Scholarship

Johnson & Wales University Wildcat Grant

Mount St Mary's University Carondelet Award

Mount St Mary's University Distance Award

The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship

The Catholic University of America Cardinal Fund Scholarship

The Catholic University of America Cornerstone Scholarship

The Catholic University of America Sibling Grant

Xavier University Presidential Scholarship

Xavier University Dean's Scholarship

Xavier University Catholic High School Scholarship

Xavier University Early Filer Award

Xavier University Housing Grant

Xavier University Muskie Grant

Ellie Searson

Clemson University Merit Scholarship

Charlotte Catholic Service Award

In response to the national pause of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award program, Charlotte Catholic High School is proud to introduce the Charlotte Catholic Service Award. This award recognizes students who demonstrate a meaningful commitment to serving others through volunteer work in their communities. Rooted in our school’s mission of faith and service, the Charlotte Catholic Service Award celebrates the generosity, leadership, and compassion of our students while continuing the tradition of honoring significant service hours and community impact. 

Additional information and application are available on the CCHS website. Please reach out to Mrs. Clementi with any questions.

KUDOS

New School Record - Boys Pole Vault

Congratulations to Andrew Mortiz '27 who is the new CCHS Boys Pole Vault school record holder with a vault of 13 feet and 6 inches! 

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT & BOOSTER NEWS

Let's keep Rolling, COUGARS!! Total = $22,370

4 DAYS left to hit our goal of $30,000!

Wednesday Winners:

$10 Chicfila Gift Card: Tee Gatewood, Emma Lankford, Raymond DeFabio, Jake Tietz 

Charlotte FC Henry Kassler signed soccer ball: Mary Katherine Phillips 

iPAD: Jack Groomes

More prizes to come! Premium parking spot for ALL sporting events, All Sport pass for the FAMILY, 

Charlotte Hornets LaMelo Ball signed basketball, 2 more iPAD drawings...

Top 3 sellers win $100!

Top 3 Coaches with most participation win $100

GRAND RAFFLE PRIZE is $1000!

LET'S GO.....!

Register to sell and win prizes every day! Runs until Sunday, May 3.

CLASS OF 2026

2026 Seniors and Families Senior Letter

A letter was sent to Class of 2026 seniors and families on April 29, with the May graduation/end-of-year schedule. Please check your inboxes for details. If you did not receive the email, reach out to Jennifer Jones.

CCHS Senior Walk

CCHS Seniors who attended a MACS Elementary School: Please fill out this form to participate in the May 14 Senior Walk 2026 CCHS Senior Walks.

Pictures for Senior Graduation Video

Seniors and senior parents- please send in pictures of your student(s) and friends from kindergarten through current year! Pictures will be used to create a slideshow that will be shown to graduates at the Senior Awards Ceremony in May. Please email pictures to Class of 2026 Senior Video.

Class of 2026 Scholarship Opportunities

Current CCHS seniors are encouraged to explore available scholarship opportunities listed on the Scholarship Opportunities page on the CCHS website. Specific requirements and deadlines are listed under each scholarship.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS

New Ministry Leader wanted for “Meal Bags to go” Ministry at Saint Matthew Catholic Church (starting mid June 2026)

We are in search of a new leader to be in charge of our ministry “Meal Bags to go” 

It’s a great way of volunteering and helping the community especially the Community Shelter of Union County. 

Do not hesitate to contact Florence Juredieu-Cole if you are interested and we can explain how the ministry is running.

Thank you very much in advance for your interest in the ministry we created and developed over the past 5 years.

Be a Buddy to a Camp SOAR Camper @ The Jewish Community Center

• June 15-19!
• Register to Be a Buddy HERE!!!
• Veterans of Camp SOAR: Step up to be a GROUP LEADER or an Leader-In-Training!! Just email Nicole Fiato
• Additional questions? Email Mr. Kuhn

The Penguin Project – Mentor Opportunity

The Penguin Project pairs peer mentors with young artists who have developmental or learning disabilities. Over three months, students build friendships, rehearse, and perform in a musical production.

This year, we are presenting Seussical Jr., and the program has grown so much that we now need additional mentors. We are especially looking for male mentors to help balance the team.

There is no cost to participate, and no theatre experience is needed—just a willingness to support and be a good friend.

Please visit the Theatre Charlotte website for more information. Questions can be directed to Dr. Maria Leahy or Penguin Project Artistic Director, Chris Timmons. and feel free to reach out with any questions or interest. Save the date to attend our performances on June 19-21.

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.

Interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor?

Visit our website for more information or contact Sally McArdle or Kerry Winslow.