May is the month of Mary.

Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that we Thy faithful people, who rejoice in the name and protection of the most holy Virgin Mary, may by her loving intercession be delivered from all evils here on earth, and be made worthy to reach eternal glory in the life to come. Amen.

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

New Announcements

Deadline to submit scholarships for inclusion in the graduation program is Friday, May 12

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. In addition to academic merit scholarships, please include all athletic scholarships with a documented dollar amounts. Need-based financial aid is not reported. 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.

A few still needed! 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

**We currently have no volunteers for Thursday, May 11 from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM and none on Friday, May 12 from Noon – 3:00 PM.

Previous Announcements for Students

Computer Information for current 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grade students: Please complete the form linked below letting Charlotte Catholic know if you will be keeping the MacBook Air over the summer or returning the MacBook Air, immediately after your final exam. Only students returning to Charlotte Catholic for the 23-24 school year may keep the computer for the summer. Please note that the student must be logged in with their @cchsemail.org email account to access the form. The form does require parental consent. Link to form: https://forms.gle/61maQwa7N31PKSNB6

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.



2023 CCHS Field Hockey: All interested athletes and parents should attend interest meeting on Tuesday, May 16 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Tryouts are July 31, Aug 1 2. 

Please complete Info Google Form to receive Field Hockey Communications: https://forms.gle/MmJ5HHDVRPojHhPp9

Please contact Marianne Painter Marianne.Painter@me.com with questions.

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 with CCHS students their insider secrets on leadership and how to survive and 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! CCHS Students and their 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).  



Click here for the latest issue of The Catholic Chronicle, our student-run newspaper.

Previous Announcements for Parents

PTO Teacher & Staff End of Year Gift: Charlotte Catholic is truly blessed to have such an

extraordinary team of teachers and staff. They are one of the biggest advocates for the success of our students. In recognition of all of their hard work, support, and dedication, the PTO would like to present the teachers and staff with an End of Year monetary “Thank You” gift on behalf of the families at Charlotte Catholic. Please consider making a donation by Monday, May 22 through the online store at PTO End of Year Gift. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Exams and graduation information: Click here for all information on the school calendar.

Reminder for exam week: All students are required to have their school

issued computer with them everyday in school during exams. 

All class of 2023 CCHS Legacy students and Alumni Parents of class of 2023 legacy students: Click here to sign up for your photo of class of 2023 CCHS graduates with their CCHS alumni parent/parents.

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:

Genie Alvarado

The New England Conservatory of Music Dean's Scholarship

Joey Baisley

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Presidential Scholarship

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Grant

Hannah Blaha

Ave Maria University Theology Department Scholarship

Belmont Abbey College Hintemeyer Catholic Leadership Program

Belmont Abbey College Trustee's Merit Award

Emma Blanton

University of Delaware Destination Delaware Scholar

University of South Carolina Alumni Legacy Scholarship

University of South Carolina Tuition Reduction Scholarship

Meredith Bush

Fordham University Loyola Scholarship

Fordham University Tuition Award

University of South Carolina Dean's Scholar Award

Bailey Centanni

Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship

Seton Hall University Bayley Award

Caroline Duffy

Appalachian State University Appalachian Excellence Scholarship

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

Jack Fitzpatrick

National Merit TIAA Scholarship

University of Georgia Classic Scholarship

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar - Excellence Award

Bailey Fontenot

Louisiana State University Transformation Merit Nonresident Scholarship

University of Mississippi Academic Success Non Resident Scholarship

Myers Gaston

Leukenia & Lymphoma Society - Student of the Year

Hannah Grzeskiewicz

University of North Carolina at Wilmington Distinguished Merit Scholarship

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar - Distinction Award

Delia Hahn

Marist College Scholarship

Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

Rose Hannon

Western Carolina University Catamount Commitment Program

Malia Hileman

Clemson University Out of State Tuition Scholarship

Clemson University Nonresident Grant

Clemson University JD Wells, Jr. '54 Architecture Scholarship

Alex Kedar

Elon University Presidential Scholarship

Furman University Bell Scholarship

Odell Kim

University of Kentucky William C. Parker Scholarship

University of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship

Marcus Lemmond

Hampden-Sydney College Venable Scholarship

Hampden-Sydney College Travel Grant

Ben Lennon

University of Dayton Deans' Merit Scholarship

University of Dayton Commitment to Catholic Education Scholarship

Audrey Lobdell

University of South Carolina Academic Merit Scholarship

Emily Lutgring

Auburn University Academic Heritage Scholarship

Louisiana State University Academic Scholars Nonresident Scholarship

Connor McMinn

Xavier University Leadership Merit Award

Xavier University Magis Award

Xavier University Muskie Grant

Xavier University Housing Grant

Xavier University Event Grant

Xavier University Early Filer Grant

Cate Nguyen

Charleston Southern University Buccaneer Scholarship

Charleston Southern University Out of State Grant

CJ Poveromo

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Joseph E. and Grace Needham Pogue Scholarship

American University Frederick Douglass Scholarship

The George Washington University Presidential Academic Scholarship

Jake Reichert

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Caroline Rodriguez

George Mason University Athletic Scholarship

Sydney Sanders

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Tess Valkovschi

Appalachian State University Academic Excellence Scholarship

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar - Distinction Award

University of Tennessee Fred M Roddy Scholarship

University of Tennessee Russell E Leed Scholarship

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship

Virginia Tech Scholars Scholarship

Western Carolina University Catamount Commitment Scholarship

Parker Wooton

Appalachian State University Appalachian Excellence Scholarship

College of Charleston Academic Scholarship

College of Charleston Merit Scholarship

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.***

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We hope to bring more attention to the important issue of mental health and wellness. Together, we can work to fight against stigma, provide support, and exhibit Christ-like empathy to those who may be struggling. The counseling department would like to highlight some resources available: 

• New Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org) – provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
• You can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.
• CCHS Counselors are listed here
• Campus Ministry, CCHS Chaplains, Faculty and Administration can all help students access resources
• Our onsite Mental Health Counselor, Mrs. Chapman Archer: chapman.archer@cchsemail.org

Cougar Kudos

A huge thank you for all who donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital housing and patient care in Ben Young’s name. Throughout his fight with cancer, he and his family received comfort and care from this amazing organization.  Thank you, especially to Madelyn Bronson and Gavin Rock, who led this important task. We raised $2,945.91. That is something to be proud of! The Young family thanks you all.

CCHS wins NC State Moot Court Championship!

• The team of freshmen Keller Best and Grant Clark was named the NC State Moot Court champion in Raleigh on Friday. The CCHS team of Veronica Burnett and Evelyn Grady won 2nd place. Both teams were coached by Ms. Janet Fort.\
• The teams made their arguments in the NC Supreme Court to a panel of justices from both the NC Supreme Court and NC Court of Appeals. The case involved two legal issues related to Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Students interested in participating in Moot Court next year should see Ms. Fort.

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 5/5

Varsity Men’s Tennis Regionals (at Hough High School) 

Round 2 Varsity Women's Lacrosse Playoffs vs. East Forsyth Won (23-6) 

Round 2 Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Playoffs vs. Providence Won (18-6) 

Saturday 5/6

Track Meet vs. Country Day https://nc.milesplit.com/meets/552001-2023-ccds-last-chance-classic-2023/results/926850/formatted 

Sunday 5/7

Dark Mountain Biking Race

JV1 - Connor Nichols - 24th

Freshman - Oliver Abbott - 21st

Jack Mawhinney - 29th

Tommy Larsen - 50th

Team Overall - 25th out of 49 teams

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

Monday 5/8

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

7:00 PM Varsity Women’s Soccer vs. Rocky River (at CCHS) SENIOR NIGHT!!

NCHSAA 4A West Regionals (at Brush Mountain Golf Course) 

Tuesday 5/9

5:30 PM Varsity Women’s Lacrosse vs. West Forsyth (at CCHS) 

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

7:00 PM Varsity Men’s Lacrosse vs. Hough (at CCHS)

6:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. West Forsyth (at West Forsyth) 

Wednesday 5/10

Thursday 5/11

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

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

Friday 5/12

TBD Varsity Men’s Lacrosse 

TBD Varsity Women’s Lacrosse 

TBD Round 2 Varsity Baseball playoffs

Saturday 5/13

Track Regional Finals (at Watauga High School)

Gavin Banks has been selected to play in the NC/SC NCSCA Clash of the Carolinas on June 24th in Raleigh and has also been selected as a NC All Star representing Catholic in the NCCA All Star Game on July 18 in Greensboro.  Congratulations Gavin!

Community and Service Opportunities

Volunteer opportunity this summer! The Charlotte Catholic Freedom School Teen Board is seeking volunteers to work with the scholars at Pinewood Elementary from June 14 - July 27. Please come to an informational meeting on Monday May15 after school in Mrs. Winter's room (524). Please bring the dates you would be available to volunteer with you. You do not need to volunteer for all dates or a full week. All teens must have completed 9th grade. 

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.

Heart of a Champion Student Day: Saturday, June 3 See the flyer here for all information

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!

• Still 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, for club members!)
• Got questions? Email jeremy.kuhn@cchsemail.org
• Camp SOAR veterans interested in serving as Team Leaders should contact Mr. Kuhn

**NEW!! Orientation Dates: All volunteers are required to attend ONE of the following Camp Orientation meetings for the 2023 season. All sessions meet at the JCC, 5007 Providence Rd.

• Wednesday, May 17, 6:00 to 7:00, OR
• Tuesday, May 23, 6:00 to 7:00 OR
• June 4, Sunday 4:00 to 5:00

Belmont Abbey Schola Summer Program July 16-22, 2023: Schola is a week-long summer program for high school students to read classic works of philosophy and literature, engage in group discussions with Honors College faculty, and experience the local culture and recreation of the beautiful Charlotte, NC region.  The Schola program takes place on the Belmont Abbey College campus along with excursions in the nearby area. Click here to learn more and register for the program: https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/academics/honors-college/schola-summer-program/

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