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Learning How to Share Your Testimony
This week in chapel, upper school students heard from Coach Richie Penn with FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) about an easy way to share your testimony.
Making a Joyful Noise
Students continue their musical work with Mrs. Warden in finding options for worship as they build confidence and skill in leading their peers.
Celebrating Our 20th
On Monday students and staff sported their new CCS 20th Anniversary t-shirts as our year of celebrating 20 years of ministry in the community kicked off.
Plan NB: Classes at Northbrook
On Monday and Tuesday Upper School classes met at a different location. Our friends at Northbrook Baptist Church allowed our classes to meet in their facility while the Omniplex was hosting a large-scale event. HUGE THANK YOU to Northbrook for generously offering their building to help us out!
Johnny Appleseed Activities
Elementary students had a blast this week celebrating Johnny Appleseed Week as they conducted experiments with apple themed activities, ate some yummy apple snacks, and learned more about showing kindness, generosity, and taking care of the environment.
Many Hands = Quick Work
Upper school students took a few moments to lend a hand at the OmniPlex. When everyone pitched in, putting away around 150 chairs was done in a matter of minutes. This was a great help to the staff at Omni.
Samford University Visitor
Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to meet with a representative from Samford University to learn more about available programs of study, scholarships, admission requirements, and opportunities at the college.
Balance and Coordination
Volunteer Hours
Enjoying the Cooler Weather
Leading in the Community
Time Filler Football
Fair Parade
Fair Queen 2026
This year's CCS representative for the Cullman County Fair Queen competition is Miss Molly Kilpatrick. Molly is the daughter of Joshua and Jaime Kilpatrick.
Molly will compete at the 2026 Fair Queen pageant on the evening of Tuesday, October 20th. For the talent portion of the competition, Molly will be singing. Her platform highlights the benefits of providing opportunities for youth in fine and performing arts. As a part of her work in this platform, with the help of the CCS Fine & Performing Arts Department and Thespian Society, students in grades 4-8 have the opportunity to participate in a weekly after-school theater camp.
Please make plans to support Molly as she represents CCS at the Fair Queen competition.
Theatre Camp
The CCS Fine & Performing Arts Department and Thespian Society are excited to offer an After-School Theater Camp for students in 4th–8th grade!
The camp will begin Wednesday, September 23, and will meet each Wednesday from 2:45–3:30 p.m. at the Beech Campus through our CCS Talent Show on October 29 at the Omniplex (Time TBA).
During theater camp, students will have the opportunity to develop their acting and performance skills through theater games, exercises, coaching, and preparation for the stage. The camp is designed to help students build confidence, creativity, and comfort performing in front of others.
The camp will also give students an opportunity to prepare for the CCS Talent Show. Participation in theater camp is not required in order to participate in the talent show, but it is encouraged for students who would like additional practice, coaching, and performance experience.
We are also excited that the theater camp will support CCS Fair Queen Molly Kilpatrick and her platform, as she works with us to encourage and support our younger performers.
Who: CCS students in grades 4–8
When: Wednesdays, 2:45–3:30 p.m.
Beginning: September 23-October 28
Where: Beech Campus Gym
Cost: $20 per student
Ending: CCS Talent Show October 29 @ Omniplex
If your child would like to participate, please complete the Google Form at the link below before September 20:
We are excited to give our students another opportunity to discover theater, develop their talents, and build confidence onstage. We hope your student will join us!
Thank you,
Marisa Griffin
CCS Fine & Performing Arts
Lower School Bake Sale
Sweeten your day and support the PTF Lower School Bake Sale on October 1st!
All proceeds will benefit Lower School PE.
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4th Annual Fall Festival
Mark your calendar for the annual CCS Fall Festival on October 25th!
- Chili Cook Off
- Games
- Food
This event is open to the community. More details coming soon.
CCS Business Directory
We are excited to begin creating a Cullman Christian School business network, a new way for our school families to connect with and support businesses within our own CCS community.
If you or a member of your family owns or operates a business, provides a professional service, or is self-employed, we would love to include you!
Whether you’re a doctor, dentist, veterinarian, attorney, accountant, realtor, contractor, plumber, electrician, landscaper, photographer, insurance agent, small business owner, or provide another product or service, please complete the short form below.
The information will be compiled into a CCS Business Network Directory that families can use when they are looking for products and services. Our hope is simple: when a CCS family needs something, let’s give them an easy way to support another CCS family first.
Businesses will also have the option to offer a 10% discount to Cullman Christian families. Participation in the discount program is completely optional. You can still be included in the directory even if you are unable to offer a discount.
Please submit your business information by October 23rd. If you have a change throughout the year please let us know and your information can be updated.
We look forward to supporting one another and discovering just how many businesses and professionals are represented within our Cullman Christian community!
20th Anniversary Tshirts
Did you miss the pre-sale?
No problem! The 20th Anniversary CCS T-Shirt sale has been extended!
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The 2026-2027 school year marks the 20th year of ministering to families and educating students at CCS!
From the beginning, God has had his hand on CCS. There have been many ups and downs and times of uncertainty, but through it all, He has provided.
We are praying that this year He will continue the good work that He started!
LET'S CELEBRATE!
ORDER your 20th Anniversary CCS shirt online at https://www.cullmanchristian.org/ccs20
Fall Photos Now Available
Fall picture previews are available!
To access your child's photos, follow the instructions below.
To get your photos:
Text CCS26FALL to 735-343
Oktoberfest with Sweet Peppers
Sweet Peppers Deli will be hosting a food tent at Oktoberfest 2026! They will be serving Reubens & Rachel’s, along with a few other items like their famous sweet tea.
Sweet Peppers will be donating 10% of our proceeds from Friday’s sales directly to the school!
Spread the word and plan to visit the Sweet Peppers tent on Friday, October 2nd at Oktoberfest!
Spring Semester Dual Enrollment
It's time for students in grades 10-12 to make course selections for spring semester dual enrollment classes!
Details and Reminders:
Course Approval Forms are DUE OCTOBER 7th to Mrs. Yearwood
Up to 2 Courses Free (if deadline met)
All 1st semester grades in dual enrollment courses must be a C or higher to be eligible.
Requirements for 10th grade students interested in MTH 100
Application for WSCC Admission
Qualifying ACT or ACCUPLACER Score
Dual Enrollment Agreement Form
Course Approval Form
Planned Course Options for Spring 2027
Face-to-Face Courses at CCS
- ENG 102 (Prereq: ENG 101)
- ENG 252 (Prereq: ENG 101/102)
- MTH 100 (Paired with 1st sem Alg I)
- MTH 113 (Prereq: MTH 112)
- BIO 104 (Prereq: BIO 103)
- HUM 101* (Paired with Junior/Senior Bible)
Other Courses of Possible Interest
- SPH 106: Intro to Speech - Easy to take online and required for most degree programs.
- PSY 200: General Psychology - Easy to take online and good elective for most degree programs.
- REL 152: Survey of the New Testament
- MTH 125: Calculus I on WSCC Campus (Times/Days TBD)
- MTH 126: Calculus II on WSCC Campus (Times/Days TBD)
Capstone Reminder for Sophomores
Current 10th grade students have the opportunity to apply for selection consideration for The University of Alabama's Capstone Leadership Academy. Details are located in the c/o 2029 Guidance & Counseling Google Classroom.
Youth Volleyball
Our Youth Volleyball teams finished out the 2026 season in the post-season tournament at the OmniPlex. Congratulations to all our Lady Lions on a great season of learning and growing as players and teammates!
Junior High and Varsity Volleyball
The Junior High and Varsity teams traveled to Huntsville on Thursday to compete against Whitesburg Christian Academy in an Area Matchup. The next match will be on Monday, September 26th verses Sumiton Christian for Senior Night. Games will be at the OmniPlex.
Cross Country
ON TWILIGHT AT PR’VILLE RECAP
Another week of racing, another big step forward for Cullman Christian Cross Country!
Our Lions traveled to compete at On Twilight at PR’ville in Huntsville, Alabama, and the progress from last week was exciting to see. Faster times, stronger finishes, and another school record made for a great night of racing!
BOYS TEAM — 8TH PLACE!
Our boys finished 8th place this week out of 280 teams. Even more impressive, the team's average time dropped from 4:34 to 13:31, more than a minute of improvement!
The Lions are moving in the right direction!
ANOTHER SCHOOL RECORD!
What a race for Chasen Hampton!
Chasen finished 10th overall in 11:56.50, improving by 26 seconds from last week's 12:22.54.
And there's more...
His time is 2.27 seconds faster than the school record he set at Fairview just two weeks ago!
NEW CULLMAN CHRISTIAN BOYS TWO-MILE SCHOOL RECORD 11:56.50!
BOYS 2-MILE PROGRESSIONS
Chasen Hampton — 11:56.50 PB 26.04 sec
Cutter Gibbs — 13:02.59 PB 1:21.13 sec
Gavin Stidham— 13:11.89 PB 1:25.34 sec
Caleb Randolph — 14:32.78 PB 29.17 sec
Elijah Rutherford — 14:51.89 PB 1:35.56 sec
Colton Olinger — 17:19.63 PB 3:09.62 sec
GIRLS 2-MILE PROGRESSIONS
Our girls also made some big strides this week!
Meribelle Brock — 15:22.95 PB 1:28.59 sec
Arden Brock — 16:37.60 PB 4:49.42 sec
Aubrie Claire Rigsby — 18:00.97 PB 2:44.39
GIRLS 5K
Elisabeth DeCicco — 24:34.27 SB
Elisabeth improved by 2:22.84 from last week's 26:57.11!
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Cullman Christian School
PreK-12
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Email: office@cullmanchristian.com
Website: cullmanchristian.org
Phone: (256) 734-0734
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