The Crusader
Monday, August 17, 2026
Our Core Values
Kindness - Ephesians 4:32
What does kindness have to do with forgiveness? Watch Mr. Postlewaite's 90-second idea on how choosing kindness can begin with the way we forgive others.
This Month at a Glance
PE Uniform Orders
The link to order PE uniforms has been reopened for students in 6th–9th grade. Uniforms will be delivered to students during their PE class once orders are complete. The order link will close this Friday, August 21. If your 6th–9th grade student still needs a PE uniform, please make sure to place your order by the deadline!
Elementary Spiritual Emphasis | Wed-Fri, August 19-21
We will introduce our new Children's Pastor, Moises Colop, to our elementary students and have exciting chapel services each of these three days. Pray with us that our students will learn more about Jesus and how to know Him personally.
Picture Day!
Picture Day is Tuesday, August 25th for all K5–11th grade students! Students will receive an order form to take home. Please complete the form and return it with your student on Picture Day.
MS & HS Retreat - Less of Me, More of Jesus
Our Middle School and High School students are getting ready for their annual Spiritual Retreat at Crowders Ridge. Students will enjoy outdoor activities, fellowship, worship, teaching, and time to grow together in their faith.
Middle School Retreat - Wednesday, August 26
Students will meet at the soccer field parking lot at 7:45 am to load the buses and will return at 4:00 pm in the lower church parking lot. Students should plan to bring a Bible, notebook, and pen.
High School Retreat - Thursday, August 27 - Friday, August 28
Students will report to homeroom at the normal time and will load buses in the gym parking lot at 8:30 am on Thursday. We will return to the lower church parking lot on Friday at 4:00 pm. Students should bring twin bedding, towels, a change of clothes, toiletries, a Bible, a notebook, & pen.
Cost: Both retreats are included in tuition!
Dress: Students are allowed to wear extracurricular dress. Please refer to the Extracurricular Dress Code Guidelines found on page 19 of the Student Handbook. For water activities, please wear appropriate shorts and a dark shirt.
For more detailed information regarding the retreats, including instructions on how to complete the waiver, please refer back to the email sent by Mr. Postlewaite.
This Week in Crusader Athletics
- 7/8 Volleyball @ 4:30pm
- JV Volleyball @ 5:45pm
- V Volleyball @ 7:00pm
Tuesday, August 18 - Away Games @ Rockwell Christian School
- JV Volleyball @ 4:00pm
- V Volleyball @ 5:30pm
- V Soccer @ 4:00pm
Friday, August 21 - Away Games @ Triad
- JV Volleyball @ 4:30pm
- V Volleyball @ 5:45pm
- V Soccer @ 4:30pm
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- Grandparents Day - September 4 (sorry about the wrong date given at orientation)
- Labor Day/No School - September 7
- Teacher's Convention - September 23-25
- Make-Up Picture Day - September 28
- Homecoming - October 2
- Fun Run - October 9
- 11th Grade PSAT - October 13 & October 15
- Teacher Workday/No School - October 16
- 12th Grade SAT - October 20
- 1st Quarter Report Cards Issued - October 26
- Academy of the Arts - October 26-30
- Thanksgiving Break - November 23-27
- 1/2 Day for Cramerton Parade - December 3
- Middle School Christmas Spectacular - December 11
- MS & HS Exams - December 16 - 18
- Elementary Christmas Program - December 18
- Christmas Break - December 21 - January 4