The Greater Cincinnati Stroke Consortium brought their program to the elementary campus on Thursday, May 3rd. The nurses talked to the students about the F.A.S.T. warning signs: F-face, A-arm, S-speech, T-time. The 5th graders were involved in group activities that demonstrated how difficult it would be to re-learn how to use their speech, hands, arms, and legs after experiencing a stroke. The speakers also shared their own personal experiences with such a condition. 

In the May edition of the Ft. Hamilton District Newspaper, CCS 8th grader  Zachary Beltz was on the front page. On March 27, he  participated in the Laying of the Wreath ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery,

Washington D.C. Zachary is currently serving as Senior Patrol Leader for Boy Scout Troop 912. To be eligible for this honor, Zachary was one of four winners in an essay writing contest on the topic of "What it Means to be a Great American Leader." He wore his uniform during the ceremony to represent his troop. The article said, "He is  a young man who knows what he stands for and where he is going." Congratulations, Zachary, for this fine accomplishment! 

Students at the elementary campus helped fight heart disease by participating in the annual "Jump Rope for Heart" event. There was a speed challenge for each class to see how many jumps the students could do in 30 seconds. The highest scores ranged between 29 and 81. 

Several students also chose to participate in the fundraising challenge, which had a goal of $1800. The goal was surpassed with a total of $2,126! These funds were donated to the American Heart Association's cardiovascular research and educational programs. Abigail Fleming raised $400 of the raised funds! Thank you to all who participated! 

After submitting a lengthy application,  high school transcript, two recommendation letters, lists of previous volunteer and leadership activities, and a paper on why she was interested in going to the conference, Abigail Yi has been accepted into Hillsdale's Liberty and Learning Youth Conference! Only select outstanding high schoolers are chosen to participate in this amazing opportunity, which will be held July 18-21. A bigail will get a tour of the campus and take lectures on Constitutional Government from the institution's professors. 

During the final day of the visit, she will have the opportunity to submit an essay about what she has learned from the experience in hopes to win a $4,000 scholarship. Good luck, Abigail, and what an exciting opportunity! 

On May 18, the Kindergarten students led chapel for the 1st through 6th graders. The children sang "All God's Critters" and "Two by Two." They continued the theme of Noah's Ark by performing a play about Noah, portraying his obedience to build the ark and his faithfulness to follow God's plans. What a beautiful testimony of our faith! 

The annual "Cappies of Greater Cincinnati Gala" was held at Music Hall on May 27. The CCS theatre department was nominated for 7 Cappie awards as a result from their production of The Curious Savage.   Merrick Heid won the award for "Comic Actress," and five of the cast members took home awards for their excellent performances which earned them the Cappie for "Ensemble in a Play." Congratulations, actors! We are thankful your hard work was acknowledged!