April is the month of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Eucharist.

O my God, I firmly believe that Thou art really present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I adore Thee here present from the very depths of my heart, and I worship Thy sacred presence with all possible humility. O my soul, what joy to have Jesus Christ always with us, and to be able to speak to Him, heart to heart, with all confidence. Grant, O Lord, that I, having adored Thy divine Majesty here on earth in this wonderful Sacrament, may be able to adore it eternally in Heaven. Amen.

Our Lady of Mercy and St. Joseph pray for us.

New Announcements

Senior Parents: Thank you to all who have sent in your senior’s Kindergarten photo!

• We have received about 60%
• Deadline extended to Wednesday, April 5
• Please SAVE the Kindergarten school picture (or any picture from Kindergarten) as your child’s First and LAST name AND put your child’s name in the subject line 
• Email the labeled photo to: 2023cchsseniorbabywallpicture@gmail.com

Charlotte FC is hosting a Sports Business Day on May 2 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the Bank of America stadium. This is an opportunity for students to explore career paths in sports outside of being an athlete. If interested, please let Mrs. Murlless know by Wednesday, April 5

Easter Message from the Catholic Schools Office: With our leaders and partners within the Education Vicariate, we offer you a message for Easter. May you be blessed and renewed in His Resurrection

Previous Announcements for Students

Attention Current Juniors and Seniors: Rho Kappa is accepting applications from those who meet the following requirements:

• 3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.75 Social Studies GPA.
• Have been in attendance for the equivalent of one semester (Fall 2022)
• To be being considered, please complete the application found under the student tab https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Page/1063
• Forms (along with transcripts) are due by Wednesday April 5 to Ms. Chamberlain in Room 213
• Questions? Please contact Ms. Chamberlain amchamberlain@charlottecatholic.com

Senior Athletes: Our spring Signing Day ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 19. Please fill out the following google form to be included Signing Day. Questions? Please reach out to Jaime Graham (Athletic Boosters) jaimegraham@gmail.com

Juniors and Seniors: Please nominate a faculty member for the Verbesey Award for Excellence in Education. ONLY juniors and seniors may nominate for this $10,000 award to be presented at graduation. Please click here for more information and the nomination form. Nominations close on Tuesday, May 2.

Spring Dance Recital Monday: May 8 at 6:00 PM featuring our Dance 2 class and Honors Dance 3 class performing various dance techniques including student choreographed pieces. Hope to see you there to cheer on our seniors as they wrap up an amazing time at CCHS.

Click Here to Read the Latest Edition of "The Catholic Chronicle," our Student-Run Newspaper: Catholic Chronicle

Previous Announcements for Parents

Charlotte Catholic will be closed Wednesday, April 5 at Noon for observance of Easter and Spring Break. School will resume on Monday, April 17. During break, the school office will be closed. If you need a Drivers' Eligibility Certificate, please plan accordingly. 

The Yearbook for 2022-2023 is about to go to print. Purchase your books at the online store for $90. After spring break on Monday, April 17 the price will rise to $100. Order a yearbook here

Parents: please take a moment to fill out this survey to help the Spanish, German, French, and Latin honor societies in planning international week. https://forms.gle/PyzXV6yeaP7JwaXB8. Thank you! Input is needed by Tuesday, April 18.

From Dr. Monroe, Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools Office:

Be on the lookout for the flyer for the Tuesday, May 2 Panel discussion and presentation on Social Media and the Developing Adolescent Brain at the MACS Fine Arts Center (7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd). Sponsored by the MACS Board and Catholic Schools Office, the panel discussion by health professionals and Fr. Peter Ascik, Director of the Family Life office, will take place from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM with a social reception in the Fine Arts Center lobby from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Parents, grandparents and guardians are welcome to attend. Attendees have the opportunity to submit questions for the panel in advance through this RSVP form below. These questions will be compiled for themes and addressed anonymously. The reception following will allow for one on one conversations with the speakers, Board members and CSO staff.

• Please RSVP and submit questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnMW6tFzQ2valKfMlzEoCkc4pO5QoVOH56hJmN2ybSf0i1vA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Counselors' Corner

Seniors: Please provide a copy of information regarding any and all scholarships earned by using the following Google form: https://forms.gle/xT9i1H8x19ciGDWy9  These scholarships will be noted one time in the Catholic Daily on Fridays and in the Graduation Program. The name of the scholarship and the school that awarded it will be recognized. The actual dollar amount is not made public. It will be aggregated as part of the class total at the end of the school year. Please contact Mrs. Tesch for questions LDTesch@charlottecatholic.com.

Congratulations to the following seniors on their awarded scholarships:

Isabella Abril-De Nicola

George Washington University Presidential Academic Scholarship

University of North Carolina Charlotte Chancellor's Scholarship

Leah Albritton

University of North Carolina Wilmington Gold Academic Scholarship

University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawk Grant

Hailey Brtalik

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar - Superlative Award

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Madison Danser

High Point University Exercise Science Fellows Program

High Point University Experiential Learning Grant

Sarah Dichak

George Mason University Excellence Award

Ava Elaasar

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Carolina Global Launch Scholarship

Cecilia Ha

University of Washington Purple & Gold Scholarship

Drew Heiser

Clemson University Scholarship

Clemson University Out of State Tuition Scholarship

Laura Horne

Syracuse University Founders' Scholarship

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Carolina Spring Forward Scholarship

Eva Kelleher

George Washington University Presidential Academic Scholarship

Jillian Kelley

Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

University of Arizona Recognition Award

Riley McClatchy

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar - Distinction Award

Ellen Michaels

Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship

Wofford College Old Main Scholarship

Alex Montano

George Washington University Presidential Academic Scholarship

Max Stein

Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

University of Dayton President's Merit Scholarship

Crawford Thornton

Louisiana State University Transformation Merit Nonresident Scholarship

Andrew Woeste

Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship

Catholic University of America Scholarship

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

University of Dayton Scholarship

Seniors: Please submit any and all scholarships that were offered to you as soon as possible. Please print or screenshot these scholarship offers BEFORE you decline an admissions offer. You will lose access to school portals for colleges whose admissions offer you decline. See below in the Counselors' Corner for instructions on submissions.

Message from the Counseling Department: Course appeal notifications will be provided to the students before May 1 via email. The academic departments need time to review the appeals. 

In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President’s Volunteer Service Award to recognize the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity. This award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires those around them to take action, too.

• CCHS is a certifying organization for students who meet the criteria and submit needed documentation. Detailed information and the forms needed to be completed can be found in the Charlotte Catholic website at https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Page/415. 
• If you are serving in the community it is recommended that you print the forms now and have supervisors sign as you volunteer to document your service. 
• All forms are due to Ms. Hager in the counseling office no later than Monday, May 15, 2023. Late forms will not be accepted.
• ***Current Seniors must get their forms in by MAY 1st in order to be recognized during Senior Awards Day.***

Scholarship opportunity: The Charlotte Metro Area Relocation Council is a non-profit organization that brings together corporations and relocation service providers in and around Charlotte for the primary purpose of providing educational information and current industry updates to its members. As part of our commitment to Relocation, CMARC has developed a scholarship program for current high school seniors who have relocated into the Charlotte area sometime between grades 9 (after 8th grade graduation) and 12. The one-time award of $1,000 will be presented to one Charlotte area high school senior this year. The award will be sent to the college that the student will be attending to assist with tuition, etc. Please see Mrs. Tesch in Counseling for an application. Applications must be submitted no later than April 17, 2023.

Campus Ministry

Mass will be offered at break in the Chapel on school days with the regular bell schedules except Wednesdays. All are welcome!

The Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel at break on Wednesdays. All are welcome! 

The Chaplain will be hearing Confessions in the side room of the Chapel on Tuesdays from 11:40 -12:40 and Thursdays from 12:40 - 1:40. Students may also drop or make an appointment for confession.

Sign up to pray the Rosary for Charlotte Catholic

For more information about Campus Ministry, the Weekly Rosary intention, and more, click here.

Athletics and Athletic Booster News 

Sports fans, we need you! All Sport and Student Activity Passes are available to purchase here! Come support our spring athletes and show your Cougar Pride! Questions? Email Jeannie Sovine (jsovine@me.com) or Leah Foley (88foleyfamily@gmail.com)

Cougar Fans! Tickets for ALL home sporting events can now be accessed from the CCHS website under “Quick Links” (bottom right of the CCHS website).  

CCHS Sports Center

Below is the weekly athletic schedule and results. Good luck to all our teams this week. Please note that schedules are subject to change. 

Go Cougars!

Below are the sports results from this weekend, Go Cougars! 

Friday 3/31

5:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Providence Lost (5-15) 

Saturday 4/1

6:30 PM Men’s Varsity Lacrosse vs. Cardinal Gibbons Lost (4-10) 

Track and Field Queen City Relays 

Sunday 4/2 

Track and Field Queen City Relays

Below is the sports schedule for this week. Good luck to our teams, Go Cougars!

Monday 4/3

4:00 PM Men’s Varsity Tennis vs. Butler (at Butler) 

5:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Myers Park (at Jack Hughes Park) 

Tuesday 4/4

4:30 PM JV Baseball vs Butler (at Jack Hughes Park) 

5:00 PM Men's Varsity Lacrosse vs. Providence (at Providence) 

5:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Independence (at Jack Hughes Park) 

6:00 PM Women’s Varsity Lacrosse vs. Myers Park (at CCHS) 

6:00 PM Women’s Varsity Soccer vs. Independence (at Independence) 

7:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs Butler (at Jack Hughes Park) 

Wednesday 4/5

4:30 PM Varsity Softball vs. Cuthbertson (at Cuthbertson)

5:00 PM Men’s JV Lacrosse vs. Lake Norman (at CCHS) 

Providence High School Track Meet (at Providence)

Thursday 4/6

4:00 PM JV Baseball vs Butler (at Butler) 

6:00 PM Women’s Varsity Soccer vs. Rocky River (at CCHS) 

6:30 PM Varsity Baseball vs Butler (at Butler) 

Palmetto High School Golf Tournament (at Caledonia and True Blue)

Friday 4/7

Palmetto High School Golf Tournament (at Caledonia and True Blue)

Saturday 4/8 

Palmetto High School Golf Tournament (at Caledonia and True Blue)

The CCHS MTB Team competed at the Dark Mountain Dash for Round 2 of the NICA race series this past Sunday. The team finished 19^th overall out of 42 teams with finishes in the top 20 posted by Abby Warren (JV1 Girls), Liam Thomas (JV2 Boys), and Oliver Abbott (Freshman Boys).  Jack Mawhinney and Tommy Larsen rounded out the team with solid performances in Freshman Boys. The next race is at Quaker Lake on April 16th. Go Cougars!

Community and Service Opportunities

The application for the 2023 Teen Academy is posted on the FBI Charlotte website

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/charlotte/community-outreach. 

• The FBI Charlotte 2023 Teen Academy will welcome high school students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) between the ages of 15-18 to a three-day program this summer beginning Wednesday, July 26 to Friday, July 28 from 9:00am -3:30pm each day. All sessions will be held at the Charlotte FBI headquarters. 
• Students will learn about SWAT Teams, evidence collection, and investigations, among other fun activities; and they will have the chance to interact with FBI Agents and professional staff every day. 
• If you have a teen or know a teen that may be interested please forward this information. 
• Students 16 an older must also complete the “Record Check Consent Form”
• The deadline to submit applications is April 21, 2023.

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Saturday, April 29 is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). It will be held at Symphony Park, 440 Sharon Rd ,Charlotte, NC 28211. Check in at 9:00 AM. Opening Ceremony and Walk at 10:00 AM. Celebrate until 12:00 PM. We hope you can join the CCHS Best Buddies Team. Please use the following link to register for the Charlotte Catholic Team.

http://engdr.co/1-t35655 Please register by Wednesday, April 26.

Best Buddy Walk April 29, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM Calling all Glitter Tattoo Artists!! Alliance Health is seeking 4-5 volunteers to help with a glitter tattoo booth at the Best Buddy Walk. Come join us in making Best Buddy participants and family sparkle with glitter tattoos! Training will be provided. Community Service Hours will be given for this event/training. If interested, please contact Eileen Bennett at 678-480-6667 or at eibennett@alliancehealthplan.org

Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Schools Office Announces the Blessed Carlos Acutis Digital Challenge. Entries are due June 8.

Sign up to help the Community Shelter of Union County by providing 300 bagged lunches to the shelter every month. If the project receives a lot of positive responses, Saint Matthew Catholic church will turn it into a ministry. Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084da4a72ba2f94-union#/

Admissions Information

2023-2024 School Year Admissions and Re-Enrollment information:

New to MACS Students:

• The 2023-2024 MACS Admissions season is now open for new to MACS students. Siblings or friends from outside a MACS school can now apply here: https://www.discovermacs.org/apply
• Applications are due March 1 (for Priority Admissions). Rolling Admissions may continue after that date.
• Anyone wishing to schedule a tour of Charlotte Catholic or learn more, please contact Jane Carano at JSCarano@charlottecatholic.com or 704-716-2457

Re-Enrollment for current CCHS Students or Holy Trinity 8th graders wishing to attend Charlotte Catholic begins on March 15.

• Current students will receive information via email in March on how to complete their re-enrollment to remain in the MACS system. 
• Families have between March 15 and March 31 to complete re-enrollment to secure their seat. If re-enrollment is not completed by March 31, they may lose their seat.
• This applies to ALL current students; those coming from Holy Trinity to CCHS and those that are currently in CCHS. 
• Anyone wishing to schedule a tour of Charlotte Catholic or learn more, please contact Jane Carano at JSCarano@charlottecatholic.com or 704-716-2457

Attendance

24-hour Attendance Hotline 704-716-2418

Attendance@charlottecatholic.com

Please refer to pages 8-9 of the Student Handbook for attendance policies

If a Student needs Early Dismissal from school, 

all dismissal notes must be brought to the attendance office before 8:00 AM.

If a note is not provided by 8:00 AM, the parent must come to the school to sign their student out, regardless of whether the student is a driver or not.

If a student is not feeling well during the school day, they must go to the nurse for possible dismissal.

CCHS Calendar

2022-2023 MACS Calendar

2023 - 2024 MACS Calendar

CCHS Publications

Please click here for the school publication:

Moving Forward Together July 2020-August 2022

Carpool and Parking Information

Carpool information

Carpool Traffic Flow

Students who have purchased parking passes 

Must park in their assigned spot. Tags must be displayed at all times when on campus. 

Decals must be placed on bottom, inside passenger side of your windshield, to be visible from the outside of the car while on campus.

Students who need to purchase a parking pass please buy on the school store here:

https://secure.payk12.com/school/_/111/item/221186

Then print your receipt and take to Mrs. Jones in the Dean of Students office

to receive your pass. 

Carpool Drop off and Pick up and Campus Traffic Reminders:

All campus traffic during morning and afternoon carpool (except for those assigned to park in the B Deck) must enter campus via Highway 51

No cars may enter campus from Little Avenue to drop off or pick up

All Students must be dropped off and picked up in front of the main school building

All students and visitors must enter school via the main school entrance.

There is no direct access to the Fine Arts Building for students or visitors during school hours

Thank you for keeping our students and campus safe

There is no drop off in front of or in the parking garage or in the visitor parking spots.

The entrance to campus from Pineville-Matthews Road is one way during school hours.

Student drivers and parents are reminded not to use The Waterford Square Apartments as a cut through: We have been asked by the apartment complex to remind drivers not cut through. Please help prevent accidents and keep our community safe.

Please do NOT drop off or pick up your student at neighboring businesses. The school has received many calls asking us to not use their parking lots.

Please help us be a good neighbor.

Canvas FAQ's

Canvas New Account Information

Parents: If you do not have a Canvas account yet, please set up your observer account. Instructions here:  https://www.charlottecatholic.org/Page/922

Driving Eligibility Certificate

Driving Eligibility Certificates are available at the front reception desk during

scheduled office hours.

Drivers Ed

Jordan Driving School offers Drivers Ed at CCHS - Sign up for a class!

Click here for all information

Harris Teeter Together for Education

Remember to re-link your VIC card: you must re-link your card each year for Charlotte Catholic to receive the donations. CCHS number is 1223.  Thank you! 

Inclement Weather

If school is closed, or there is a change to the regular daily schedule due to inclement weather, you will be notified via the email address and telephone number

the school has on record.

CCHS will go by the following policy In case of inclement weather:

Snow Day Policy

• Each occurrence of inclement weather will restart the cycle.
• Day one is a “Snow Day” – No instruction
• Day two is a remote teacher workday
• Day three and beyond are remote instruction days: Assignments/reading will be posted by 7:30 AM for Asynchronous Learning
• If there are multiple inclement weather events, CCHS may begin remote instruction on day two. Notification will be given on the first day CCHS is out for inclement weather.

*Exception* If AP teachers want to use Zoom they may do so at the

instructional time listed below: 8:00-8:30 – Computer

8:30-9:00 – Psychology 

9:00-9:30 - Government

9:30-10:00 - Economics 

10:00-11:00 – Science

11:00-12:00 – Foreign Language

12:00-1:00- English

1:00-1:30 - Calculus BC

1:30-2:00 - Statistics

2:00-2:30 – Calculus AB

National Honor Society Tutoring 

Every Wednesday from 2:35 - 3:05 PM in the Library. Any subject, just drop in!

PTO

The Charlotte Catholic PTO: Welcome families and students back for the 2022/2023 school year. The PTO is busy preparing a great year for our teachers, staff, and students.

• The PTO depends 100% on dues and donations from our families.
• If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining today!
• Click here to be connected to the school store to pay today.
• For additional information contact the PTO at ptocharlottecatholic@gmail.com. 

Thank you for your support in making this a great year for our teachers, staff, and students!

Scheduling of School Facilities

CCHS community members wishing to schedule on-campus(team parents, and others who would like to schedule facilities cafeteria, library, etc.), need to make a request using the Request for Facility Usage link. 

Spirit Store 

The Athletic Boosters Spirit Store will be open for students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM at the cafeteria location. Merchandise will also be available at some sporting events at the stadium and gymnasium throughout the year.

Student Handbook 2022-2023

Yearbook Purchase and Senior Baby Ad Information