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

Tonight: Senior Parent Transition Program Dr. Melinda Harper, a Charlotte psychologist and a professor at Queen University, will return to CCHS to talk to senior parents and senior students about the transition from high school to college. The presentation will be on Wednesday, April 26, and will begin promptly at 6:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center Theater. Parents have spoken very highly about this program in the past and this year we would like to invite seniors to attend as well.

• One parent shared, “This is an excellent program that every senior and senior parent should attend! I could have listened to her for hours! Just great information backed up with stats. I highly recommend it. A good chunk of the program was about communication mixed with empowering your adult child as they enter a new stage in life. I think everybody got something out of it.”

Previous Announcements for Students

It’s time for hunger to CAN it! Charlotte Catholic is excited to announce that we are collecting priority needs canned non-perishables in benefit for Loaves and Fishes. Such goods consist of canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc..), canned fruit (pineapple, peaches, pears, etc..), and canned vegetables (green beans, peas, corn, etc..). Donation bins will be located in the entrance hallway of the school building. We are thankful for all of your support and donations to help us restock the pantries of Loaves and Fishes. Collections will begin April 24 and last until April 28.

International Week Activities:

• Wednesday, April 26: International Rosary in the Chapel after school for world's peace. The Rosary will be recited in all languages taught at CCHS: English, French, German, Latin and Spanish.
• Thursday, April 27: Countries' Display (Fine Arts lobby) All the countries represented at CCHS will be displayed, some of them with traditional food. We will also have a speaker from the Spanish Club.
• Friday, April 28: Kickball Tournament: Our World Language Department tradition is back! Latin holds the trophy now. All languages will compete. Location: Practice Field ("The Pit")
• All events will be held at 2:40 PM immediately after school.

All Environmental Students interested in attending the work day at the Carolina Raptor Center on Saturday, April 29 from 1:00-4:00 PM, please be sure to attend an important meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 2:40 in room 325. We will be discussing the details about the enclosure repair project on Saturday. Look on Canvas for more details. We need at least 10 volunteers.

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.

Time Change! Spring Dance Recital Monday: May 8 at 5:00 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.

Prom will be held at the MACS Fine Arts Center on Saturday, May 13 from 9:00 -11:00 PM. Tickets are now on sale via the CCHS school store. Juniors and Seniors are welcome to attend. If you are bringing a guest from another school, you must fill out a guest form (available in the reception office) and turn in to Mr. Conrad by Tuesday May 9.

Prom Tickets are on sale now, click here to purchase.

CCHS DECA Business Leadership Conference presented by Harris Teeter: Saturday, May 20 at 7:00 PM in the MACS Fine Arts Center Theater: Presidents and top executives from large firms around Charlotte will share insider secrets on how not only to survive but also thrive in the business world. Tickets remain on sale.

• Networking opportunities with speakers will follow presentations.
• Credit your ticket purchases to the DECA student who referred you to it. The student with the most wins a $100 Visa Gift Card.  
• Proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and fundraising for their programs will occur throughout the night.
• Purchase tickets while they are still available! Families are encouraged to attend. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.charlottecatholic.org/tickets
• Speakers are Nelson Montoya (President of Dole Fresh Fruit North America), Tammy Deboer (President of Harris Teeter), Daniel Holmes (Senior Vice President of Branding and Marketing at Coca-Cola Consolidated), and Frank Scibelli (CEO of Mama Ricotta’s, Little Mama’s, Yafo Kitchen, Paco’s Tacos, Midwood Smokehouse, and Calle Sol).  



Reminder from the Spirit Store: if you ordered a custom Hawaiian shirt, please collect it from the spirit store in the cafeteria on Tuesday or Thursday during break or lunch. 

Previous Announcements for Parents

CCHS Grandparents, Alumni and Parents of Alumni: Please join us for the CCHS Spring Mass and Brunch, Thursday April 27 at 10:15 in the Charlotte Catholic Chapel. Please click here to let us know you can join us. Please contact Jane Carano (JSCarano@charlottecatholic.com) with any questions. Please pass this invitation on to your grandparents!

AP Testing Volunteers:

Parents are needed to help with noise and crowd control during AP testing May 1 through May 12 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and Noon - 3:00 PM. These volunteers play a critical role in ensuring that our students have the most optimal testing environment to be able to succeed. Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAD2EA75-aptesting

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

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:

Laura Anderson

Anderson University Grant

Aaliyah Bernal

Queens University Merit Scholarship

Eastern University Presidential Scholarship

Emma Blanton

Seton Hall University Pirate Pride Scholarship

University of South Carolina Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Arianna Deese

Xavier University Magis Award

George Duross

Winthrop University Eagle Promise Scholarship

University of Kentucky Promise Scholarship

Coastal Carolina University Bronze Award

Myers Gaston

Louisiana State University Tiger Excellence Non Resident Scholarship

Wofford College Merit Scholarship

The University of Alabama Out-of-State Capstone Scholarship

University of Mississippi Academic Merit Scholarship

University of Mississippi Academic Merit Non-Resident Scholarship

Auburn University True Blue Scholarship

Hailey Guella

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar Superlative Award

Chloe Lafaivre

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

Campbell McClellan

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Carolina Spring Forward Scholarship

Maggie Schilli

Marquette University Pere Marquette Scholarship

University of Denver Chancellor Scholarship

Jay Sedam

Northeastern University Dean's Scholarship

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar Superlative Award

Appalachian State University Appalachian Excellence Scholarship

University of Florida Distinguished Scholar Waiver

Fordham University Dean's Scholarship

College of Charleston Academic Scholarship – Honors

College of Charleston Academic Scholarship

College of Charleston Honors Merit Scholarship

College of Charleston Merit Enhancement

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

Kaci Sento

Stetson University Presidential Scholarship

Stetson University Be Seen at Stetson Award

Stetson University Early Filing Award

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.***

Cougar Kudos

Congratulations to Catholic’s 2023 junior students who will receive recognition in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program:

• Alexis K. Clark
• Maxwell Cowan
• Taylor F. Crabtree
• Soha E. Desal
• Lauren E. Grose
• James C Harris
• Matthew R. Leonard
• Ethan H. Lynds
• Maxwell V Norton
• Hunter Osterwell
• Nathan M. Schwartz
• John V. Tricarico
• Liam P. Verrier

Cougars Rising Student Athlete Advisory Committee members Harrison Lawrence, Maggie Schugel, Corinne Monteith, Ethan Lynds, Opal Matthews, Kayla Farley, Katie Finnacan, and Natalie Dominguez proudly represented CCHS at Saturday’s 2023 NCHSAA SAAC leadership conference in Greensboro. They interacted with other North Carolina athletes and enjoyed a day of learning about the importance of integrity and leadership on and off the field. Thank you for your commitment to this important initiative. 

Thanks to all who made Freshmen Field Day a wonderful event last week! Especially the Social Club members and their leaders - MK Burke and Emily Hernandez. Thanks to all the faculty and staff who planned and participated: Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Nobers, Coach Christmas, Dr. Leahy, Mr. Telford, Mrs. Figueiras, Mrs. Waldron, Mr. Toland, Mr. Ashmawi, Ms. Carey, Mrs. Fiddes, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Kuhn, Mr. Goodier, Mr. Shusdock, Coach Bolling and Bridget Burke '09. A special thanks to all the faculty members of students who participated in this event for your support and flexibility so that students could enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship.

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.

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 4/21

4:00 PM JV Baseball vs. East Mecklenburg Won (9-1) 

6:00 PM Varsity Softball vs. Butler Lost (7-8) 

6:30 PM Varsity Baseball vs. East Mecklenburg Won (15-0) 

Saturday 4/22

Carolina Distance Carnival Track Meet (at Weddington High School)

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

Monday 4/24

1:00 PM SW4A Golf Conference Tournament (at Redbridge Golf Course) 

4:00 PM Women’s Varsity Lacrosse vs. Marvin Ridge (at Marvin Ridge) 

6:30 PM Varsity Baseball vs. Country Day (at Country Day) 

Tuesday 4/25

4:00 PM Varsity Softball s. East Mecklenburg (at East Mecklenburg) 

5:30 PM Women’s Varsity Lacrosse vs. Ardey Kell (at CCHS) SENIOR NIGHT!!

5:30 PM Women’s JV Soccer vs. East Mecklenburg (at East Mecklenburg) 

6:00 Women’s Varsity Soccer vs. East Mecklenburg (at East Mecklenburg) 

7:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. South Mecklenburg (at South Mecklenburg) 

Men’s Tennis Southwest 4A Conference Tournament

Intersquad Track Meet (MD Park) 

Wednesday 4/26 

4:30 PM Men’s JV Lacrosse vs. Weddington (at Weddington) 

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

5:30 PM Women’s JV Soccer vs. Lake Norman (at CCHS)

6:00 PM Men’s Varsity Lacrosse vs. Weddington (at Weddington) 

7:00 PM Women’s Varsity Soccer vs. Lake Norman (at CCHS) 

Marvin Last Chance Track Meet (at Marvin Ridge) 

Thursday 4/27 

Friday 4/28 

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

5:30 PM Women’s JV Varsity Soccer vs. Hough (at CCHS) 

7:00 PM Women’s Varsity Soccer vs. Hough (at CCHS) 

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

Penn Track Relays (Philadelphia, PA) 

Saturday 4/29

11:30 PM Men’s JV Lacrosse vs. Providence Day (at Providence Day)

Track Kudos: Congrats to Nick Potter on setting a new school record in the 800m dash with a time of 1;55.95

Men's Tennis Kudos: Congratulations to Karl Kaufmann, Dillon Thailer, Cooper Streiff, Ben Kollstedt, Will Kaufmann, and Tyson Lucier whose great play at the Conference Tournament on Tuesday earned them a trip to the Regional Tournament at Hough High School next Friday. Congratulations and good luck to all. Go Cougars!

Community and Service Opportunities

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

Canongate Catholic High School will be bringing their performance of Toad of Toad Hall to the FAC on Saturday April 29 at 1:00 PM. Bring your family, and admission is free!

Teen Health Connection is hosting the 2023 Empower: Teen Leadership Summit from Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21 at the YMCA Camp Thunderbird. Registration closes May 4th. Information can be found at https://teenhealthconnection.org/teen-leadership-summit/.

Annual HIT THE BRIXX 10K/5K hosted by Brixx Pizza and organized/timed by Run Charlotte. The race will take place on Saturday, May 20 at Brixx Pizza in the Blakeney Shopping Center. The race benefits our Kids Path Pediatric Hospice Care program and Chameleon’s Journey, a specialized grief camp for children and teens who have experienced a loss of a loved one.

• We have a variety of volunteer assignments to fill: Packet Pick Up & Results, Finish Line, and Course Monitors. Time commitment: 6:45 AM -10:00 AM
• If you would like to volunteer to please contact Ms. Nancy Cole (ColeN@hpccr.org) with your name, email address, and t-shirt size.

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

Camp SOAR at the Levine Jewish Community Center - June 12-16!

• Looking for camp counselors for this Special Olympics Sports Retreat.
• Volunteers must be at least entering the 9th grade this fall.
• Register HERE or on the Caritas Club page on Canvas
• Questions? Email jeremy.kuhn@cchsemail.org
• NOTE: Camp SOAR veterans interested in serving as Team Leaders should contact Mr. Kuhn

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