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

In honor of Ben Young, who lost his battle with cancer in March, please consider making a donation to St. Jude’s for patient care and family housing. Two CCHS students, Madelyn Bronson and Gavin Rock, and the Hiking Club are leading this drive which also included a dress down day and bake sale. You can make donations on the Online School Store.

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.

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. 

Previous Announcements for Students



Student Council: Important meeting at break Wednesday, May 3 for current sophomores and juniors interested in running for Student Council Executive offices. 

• President and 1st Vice President--must be a member of the Class of 2024 (rising senior)
• 2nd Vice and Secretary--may be a member of either the Class of 2024 or 2025 (rising senior or junior)
• Please come to room 225 either Tuesday or Wednesday of this week at break for campaign information and guidelines.
• All questions should be directed to Dr. Sigwald LESigwald@charlottecatholic.com

The International Week kick ball game is rescheduled for right after school on Friday, May 5

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 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).  



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

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. 

Senior Rho Kappa Members: Please check your email for a message regarding your service requirements for graduation. Reminder that you must complete service in order to be eligible for graduation chords. If you've already completed one of the service drives, you are all set. If there are any questions, please contact Ms. Chamberlain amchamberlain@charlottecatholic.com 

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

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!

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

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.

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

In case you missed it: Click here for the latest issue of the Cougar News

Please refer to the school calendar for all adjustments to school and office hours for year end and summer

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:

Laura Anderson

Belmont Abbey Presidential Merit Award

Charleston Southern University Gold Rush Scholarship

Coastal Carolina University Teal Scholar Merit Award

Aaliyah Bernal

Wingate University Bulldog Pride Scholarship

Wingate University Merit Scholarship

Wingate University Residential Scholarship

Wingate University True Homes Scholarship

Ethan Ellis

Auburn University Academic Presidential Scholarship

Coastal Carolina University Presidential Scholarship

Coastal Carolina University Scholar Award

Florida State University Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

University of South Carolina Capstone Scholars Program

University of South Carolina Scholarship

Rian Mofu

Howard University Opportunity Scholarship

Emma Weeks

Columbia College Chicago Dean's Scholarship

Columbia College Chicago Scholar Award

Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Scholarship

DePaul University Vincentian Award

Loyola University Chicago Loyola Grant

Loyola University Chicago Regents Scholarship

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Merit Scholarship

Payton Wildman

Auburn University Academic Presidential Scholarship

Clemson University Out of State Tuition Scholarship

University of South Carolina Academic Scholar - Superlative 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 the Environmental Club! They were able to donate $1,525.40 to the Carolina Raptor Center with the help of school support on our dress down day and bake sale on 4/20! We then helped to build walls (4/29) within the Raptor Center Hospital enclosure for the rehab of recovering birds brought to their facility. The students worked really hard and helped build 4 wall partitions in the 3 hours or work.

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
• Ryan J. Edwards
• 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

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 4/28 

Penn Track Relays Men’s 4 x 800 placed 1st (7:54.44) 

Saturday 4/29

9:00 AM Flag Football vs. Palisades Won (27-0) 

11:00 AM Flag Football vs. Chambers Won (25-20)

11:30 PM Men’s JV Lacrosse vs. Providence Day Won (8-6) 

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

Monday 5/1

4:00 PM Men’s Varsity Baseball vs. Carmel Christian (at Carmel Chirstian) 

Tuesday 5/2

Track Conference Championships (at Garinger High School) 

Round 1 Varsity Women's Lacrosse Playoffs- Bye 

Round 1 Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Playoffs- Bye 

Wednesday 5/3

Track Conference Championships (at Garinger High School) 

Round 1 of Varsity Baseball Conference Tournament

Thursday 5/4

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

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

Varsity Baseball Conference Baseball Semi-Final 

Friday 5/5

Inter-squad Track Meet at (Marian Deihl Park) 

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

Round 2 Varsity Women's Lacrosse Playoffs vs. TBD 

Round 2 Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Playoffs vs. TBD

Saturday 5/6

Track Meet vs. Country Day (at Country Day)

Varsity Baseball Confernece Tournament Final

Sunday 5/7

Dark Mountain Biking Race (N. Wilkesboro) 

Community and Service Opportunities

The St. Gabriel Men’s Club is having a formal dinner on May 6 at the St. Gabriel Church Ministry Center. This is a great opportunity for student volunteers to earn service hours.

• Shift 1: 4:00 -6:45 p.m.
• Shift 2: 6:45 – 9:30 p.m.

Students can sign up for one or both shifts:   2023 - St. Gabriel Church Men's Club - Dinner (signupgenius.com)

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

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