Concluding Prayer for Litany of Loreto

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord God, that we, your servants,

may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body;

and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin,

may be delivered from present sorrow,

and obtain eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DRESS DOWN DAY

Tuesday, October 6th

All proceeds will go to Mira Via and Birthright.

Dress Down Guidelines

CLASS OF 2027 GRADUATION ORDERS!

Please click HERE to go directly to the Charlotte Catholic order page to order your cap, gown, tassel and announcements.

Deadline to order is Friday, October 30.

A couple of reminders before you order:

• The cap/gown/tassel are included in the graduation fee paid with your tuition.
• This order must be done for all students for sizing information.
• Cap/gown/tassel will be given to students at graduation practice in May.
• Announcements and additional items will be available for pickup at school before

spring break. We will notify you when they are ready.

• Any spirit wear items ordered from Jostens are NOT considered school-approved

spirit wear and cannot be worn to school.

• Please contact Chris Gaither, our Jostens representative, or Jennifer Jones

CLASS OF 2028 PARENTS AND JUNIORS!

It is time to order your class rings!

Click HERE to go directly to the Jostens Charlotte Catholic order page.

Order early for discounts and arrival by Christmas.

The order deadline is Friday, October 30.

Please contact Chris Gaither with any questions.

CCHS VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS (2025-26)

Congratulations to all students who earned the CCHS Volunteer Service Award for the 2025–26 school year! Award recipients will be honored following the All-School Mass on Wednesday, October 7 in celebration of their commitment to serving others and making a difference in our community.

"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."

SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES

Thank you to Nikki Warren '91, former CCHS parent '19, '22, '24 and St. Gabriel’s teacher for sharing her family’s story and helping raise awareness for suicide prevention with our Freshmen Health students on Wednesday, September 30. 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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

St Gabriel Mens Club is looking for volunteers for Oktoberfest in the school cafeteria on Saturday, October 10. Please sign up HERE to volunteer. Parish service hours provided.

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday 10/5 7am Mass

Confessions 11:35am - 12pm

Tuesday 10/6 Mass at Break

Confessions 12:35pm - 1:35pm

Wednesday 10/7 9:15am All School Mass

Confessions available in office

Thursday 10/8 7 am Mass

8 am Mass for Sophomores

No Confessions

Friday 10/9 Adoration 8:00am - 2:30pm

Confessions 12:35pm - 1:35pm

Mass at 3:15pm

COUGAR KUDOS

2025-26 QUARTER 4 / SEMESTER 2 HONOR ROLL

Congratulations to all of our students for their continued scholastic effort and achievement! Honor Roll listings reflect grades as of the date of publishing. Honor Rolls are available to view HERE.

COUGARS OF THE MONTH

Our virtue for September was Faith: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” - Hebrews 11:1.

Congratulations to our six outstanding September Cougars of the Month! Nominated by teachers and coaches, these students are recognized for living their faith through their actions by leading with integrity, kindness, service, perseverance, and commitment to others. We are thrilled to celebrate them and the positive example they set within the Charlotte Catholic community!

Cougar Athletes of the Month:

Madison McWilliams and Elizabeth Guthrie

Fine Arts Cougars of the Month:

Caitlin Lee and Luciana Montiel

Academic Cougars of the Month:

William Dominguez and Liam Sheehan (11th)

REMINDERS

MISSION TRIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Join Campus Ministry for two opportunities: 

• International Trip to the DR through Mustard Seed Communities (March 20-27, 2027).
• Domestic Trip to Toppa Joppa, Tennessee through Glenmary Mission (July 25-31, 2027).

For more information, visit the Mission Trips page under Campus Ministry. 

Applications are open until Friday, October 9. 

CLICK HERE to apply! 

FALL PLAY TICKETS ON SALE

Don't miss the first production of the year! A comedy, A Haunting We Will Go will be performed by the CCHS Theater Students on October 15, 16 and 17 at 7PM. Purchase your tickets HERE.

HOMECOMING DANCE 2026

Join us “Under The Neon Moon” for an unforgettable night!  

Saturday, October 24

8-10PM

Purchase tickets HERE



Forms for non-CCHS guests can be picked up in the Front Office or Dean of Students Office. The form must be returned by October 22^nd to the Dean of Students Office. 

PTO WISHLIST

Our team strives to create memorable events, exude sunshine and bring happiness in all we do. We have several upcoming events where you can help make an impact. We hope you'll consider purchasing an item from our wishlist to support Lemonade Stands, the Homecoming Dance, Faculty Conference Snacks and Do-Nut Stress during exams.  

PTO Wishlist

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY

Underclass Picture makeup day is Wednesday, October 7. Any student who was absent will be scheduled and given their time slot. Students who want a retake must sign up on the sheet outside Room 514.

Faculty/staff members who have not taken their picture need to do so on Wednesday, October 7.

All photos will be taken in the FAC lobby. 

HOCO T-SHIRTS!

Purchase yours today through the CCHS Spirit Store! Purchase by October 23! You can wear your HOCO Shirt on Friday, October 23! 

$1 from each shirt will be donated to help the CCHS Band's Fundraising Efforts for their trip to Ireland! 

Let's Go Cougars!

YEARBOOKS AND SENIOR ADS

Early bird pricing for both yearbook and senior ad purchases!

Yearbooks are $95.00, ½ page Senior Ads are $135.00 and full-page ads are $250.00.

These prices will increase on 11/15.

ORDER HERE

CLASS OF 2027

CLASS OF 2027 - SENIOR PORTRAITS

Booking for senior portraits is OPEN. We’ve partnered with CADY to capture this milestone with photos perfect for announcements, yearbook ads, social posts, and more. Spots fill fast, so don’t put this off. You can find more information HERE or book your session HERE 

FAFSA IS NOW OPEN! - CLASS OF 2027 ONLY

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened early on September 23 for senior students and families!

Seniors and their parents/guardians are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Completing the FAFSA is an important step toward accessing federal and state financial aid, grants, scholarships, and other financial assistance for college or career school.

Complete the FAFSA HERE

We encourage all families to complete the FAFSA, even if you do not think you will qualify for need-based financial aid. Some colleges and scholarship programs require a FAFSA to be on file for students to be considered for certain scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Completing the FAFSA ensures your family can explore all available options before making assumptions about eligibility.

If you missed the Financial Aid presentation on September 22nd, the presentation can be found on the website HERE

COLLEGE & COUNSELING

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS

Please follow these guidelines for our fall college representative visits:

• Visits are open to juniors and seniors only.
• Register in SCOIR by the day before the visit.
• Pick up a pass from your homeroom teacher the morning of the visit. The pass must be signed by the teacher whose class you will miss. Unsigned passes will not be accepted.
• Attendance is at the teacher’s discretion. Students may not attend if they have a test, quiz, or other important class activity.
• Students are responsible for all missed classwork.
• If you need to cancel your RSVP, please do so promptly. Colleges plan their visits based on the number of registered students.

College visits are a great opportunity to learn about colleges and make a positive impression. Please be respectful, attentive, and prepared with thoughtful questions.

COLLEGE PANEL NIGHT

Parents and Students, please join us Wednesday October 7th at 6PM in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium for a directed Q&A panel with admissions representatives from four different universities.

Topics will include: admissions practices at different universities, general recommendations in the process, and financial aid and scholarship opportunities. This 1-hour program is open to all students and their parents.

Universities attending: Bucknell University, Clemson University, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and Xavier University.

Please contact  Leslie Tesch or 704-716-2403 with any questions 

ALL STUDENTS TAKING THE ACT/SAT - PLEASE READ

Charlotte Catholic school issued MacBook Airs will NOT work on most public school networks due to content filters placed on our devices. If you are testing at a site other than Charlotte Catholic, you will need to install testing software and take the assessment on a personal device.

ATHLETICS & COUGAR CLUB

SAVE THE DATE - CCHS WINTER SPORTS AND BAND PHOTOS

Winter Sports SENIOR Banners by Becca Rouse Photography

Nov 18  Wednesday after school

2:45  Start time in the AUX GYM (Please be flexible )

Winter Team and Individual Photos by CADY

Dec 8th Tuesday 9:00 

BOYS TENNIS INTEREST MEETING

If you missed the boys' tennis interest meeting, please stop by Coach Cabana's room (512) at your convenience and sign up. 

CCHS SPORTING CLAYS

Registration is now open for all students interested in joining the Charlotte Catholic Sporting Clays Team Boys and Girls. Sporting Clays is a Letter sport!!

You must be registered on the SC Youth Shooting Foundation website by October 20, to be eligible for the first event in December.  Register HERE

Secondly, please complete this form for the CCHS Team:

Sporting Clays Interest Form 2026.xlsx

Alternatively,  you may contact Coach Barrett via text message.  

Parent interest meetings on Thursday October 1, Friday October 2, Wednesday October 7, and Thursday October 8, at 6:30 PM at Open Tap 5010 Carmel Ctr Dr. Charlotte, NC 28226. 

Questions? Please email coach Jared Barrett or call 704-996-6067

COUGAR CLUB PASSES AND PARKING

2026–2027 Cougar Club Information

2026–2027 Cougar Club Pass and Parking Purchases

Questions? Please contact CCHS Athletic Booster Club

EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE - 10th ANNUAL LADIES TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

Friday, November 6th | 9:30am -12pm Ballantyne Country Club - registration coming soon

PTO

PTO DUES

The Charlotte Catholic PTO is busy preparing a great year for our teachers, staff and students and we need your help! The PTO depends 100% on dues and donations. From back-to-school breakfasts to Homecoming, Winter Dance, and Prom, to year-round appreciation events for our teachers, staff, and administrators — PTO dues make it all possible!

Pay your PTO dues HERE ($50 per family)

Sign up to help with PTO events HERE

Please email the PTO with any questions.

ST GABRIEL CHURCH OKTOBERFEST

Bring friends and family and join us Saturday, October 10, for Oktoberfest from 6 - 9:30 pm in the St. Gabriel School cafeteria (3028 Providence Rd)! Come enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest dinner, kids' menu, beer, and live music hosted by the St. Gabriel Men's Club. Early-bird tickets are $18/each, $9/kids 6-12, and $50 per family. Tickets day-of/at the door are slightly higher. Take-out available.  View the menu and purchase tickets online here. 

COLLEGE DINNERS WITH FATHER RICHARD

If you have a college student attending one of the universities listed below, Father Richard, pastor of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, would love to connect with them! He is inviting St. Gabriel parishioners, Diocese of Charlotte students, and Charlotte Catholic alumni who are in the area to join him for dinner and fellowship.



Students who would like to attend one of the dinners should email Father Richard.

Wed, Oct 7 - GaTech TBD

Fri, Oct 9 - Univ of Alabama - 4:30pm dinner at Dreamland BBQ in Tuscaloosa. 

Mon, Oct 12 - UGA - 6pm Dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse in Athens

Tues, Oct 13 - Clemson University - 6pm Dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse off I-85 close to Clemson

ST PATRICK FALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

St. Patrick Catholic School is looking for volunteers for their fall festival on Sunday, October 25, from 3pm - 6pm. Sign-up here to volunteer

QUICKLINKS

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 our Corporate Partner Program?

Visit our website for more information or contact Sally McArdle.