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And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we

will reap, if we do not give up. -Galatians 6:9

Morning Devotion and Weekly Chapel at CCS 🌅

Weekly Chapel and daily Morning Devotion times are favorite parts of the week!

Devotion and chapel times this week were filled with worship, scripture focus, encouraging messages, and prayer for our upcoming service projects.

Lower School Watching Update from Uganda

Upper School Student Led Devotion

Update from a Ministry Partner 🙌

Digging Has Begun on the Well in Uganda!

This week we received an update from our ministry partners at ONE30 on the progress of the well that our school raised money for in the spring. During our spring Benefit Night event, CCS was able to raise enough money to fund the digging of a well for a community in Itara, Uganda!

Here's a copy of the message from ONE30 that was posted with the update video below.

BIG things are happening at Light Academy in Itara, Uganda!
Our students are literally breaking ground on the property where their new school will be built, and One Million Wells is on-site drilling a well that will provide access to clean water!
What a beautiful picture of God’s faithfulness and the power of partnership!
A HUGE thank you to Cullman Christian School, One Million Wells, and all of our faithful sponsors who are helping turn this vision into reality!
We are watching prayers become progress, and we couldn’t be more excited about what God is doing for these children and their future!

Highlights from the Week 🍎

Fall Fun

3rd grade students enjoyed painting pumpkins this week.

6th Grade Math

6th grade students in Mrs. Smith's math class have been using their white boards as they working in groups to solve fraction problems. Drawing models and creating the equations is a great way to tap in to a different mode of learning.

Paper Mache Art

Mrs. Griffin's high school art exploratory class has been doing some paper mache sculpture work. Layer by layer their creations are starting to take shape.

History of Flight

Paper airplanes are a must when studying about the Wright brothers and the first successful flight.

Representing CCS

Senior Molly Kilpatrick represented CCS in the Cullman County Fair Queen Pageant on Tuesday night. Molly did a fantastic job! She showcased her talents by singing and highlighting her work to create opportunities for younger students to build confidence through drama/theater.

After School Theater

The CCS Fine & Performing Arts Department and Thespian Society have been meeting with 4th-8th grade students weekly for their After-School Theater Camp.

During theater camp, students been working 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. On Thursday, October 29th these students will have the chance to show off what they have learned at the Talent Show.

Drumroll Please

Mrs. Warden is working on a special project with a new percussion ensemble.

Guest Readers

English Honor Society Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) at Wallace State Community College came to read to PK and Kindergarten classes on Friday.

Ice Cream Truck Visit

Students at the upper and lower schools had the opportunity this week to support our friends at the Margaret Jean Jones Center when the Little Something Extra Ice Cream truck visited both campuses.

A Little Something Extra Ice Cream— is a mission-driven mobile ice cream truck that provides job training and employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and physical exceptionalities.

A Few Other Highlights 📒

History Club

Congratulations to the newly elected History Club Officers!

President - Karter Wiginton
Vice President - Reise Rigsby
Secretary - Faith Muphy
Treasurer - Laney Sparkman

4H Officers

5th and 6th grade classes elected their 2026-27 4H Officers.

5th Grade 4H Officers

6th Grade 4H Officers

November Hot Lunch Orders 🍕

It's time to order November Hot Lunches!

The lunch ordering function of FACTS is currently open in the FAMILY PORTAL. The last day to order is Wednesday, October 28th.

All lunches are $6.

Place a lunch order

In your Internet browser, navigate to https://factsmgt.com and click Log In Here.
Click Family Portal Login.
Type your school's district code, your username, and password.
When Family Portal displays, click the Menu icon if the left navigation menu does not display.
Click Student, then select Lunch.
Click +CREATE WEB ORDER.
Click the student name for which you wish to place an order.
Click the date to place an order.
Type the number of items to order for the student in the Quantity column. The Total column displays the cost.
Repeat for all dates and all students. The Grand Total is listed at the bottom.
Click Submit Order. The Online Lunch Payment screen displays after you place your order.
Type payment information and click Submit. Please wait a few seconds for the payment transaction to complete.

**Special Note: You will also notice that our $1 Dress Down Days for November are listed on the ordering calendar. If your child will be dressing down, simply add that item to your lunch order.

Upcoming Events and Activities 📆

Event Information

Praying Parents

Parents, family members, and friends are always welcome on Tuesday mornings for a dedicated weekly prayer time. This meeting takes place in the lunch area at the Beech Campus immediately following morning devotion on Tuesdays.

When?

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026, 08:00 AM

Where?

1803 Beech Avenue Southeast, Cullman, AL, USA

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Upcoming Items on the School Calendar 😀

Oct 27 - Tools of the Trade Field Trip (8th Grade)
Oct 27 - SGA Coffee Bar at Upper School Break
Oct 29 - Talent Show at Upper School
Oct 29 -XC Single A Section Meet
Oct 29 - Jr High Basketball at Sumiton Christian
Oct 30 - $1 Dress Down Day
Oct 30 - Preschool and Kindergarten Trip to 4D Farms
Oct 30 - Science Club Mad Scientist Bake Sale at Upper School
Nov 1 - Daylight Savings Time Ends 🔆
Nov 4 - Let's Pretend Hospital at WSCC (1st Grade)
Nov 5 - Jr High Basketball vs. St. Bernard
Nov 6 - Guillion Farms Trip (1st Grade)
Nov 6 - Jr High Basketball at Bankhead Middle
Nov 10 - Veterans Day Program at Northbrook
Nov 10 - Varsity Basketball vs Vinemont
Nov 11 - Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)
Nov 12 - Jr High Basketball vs Sumiton Christian
Nov 13 - $1 Dress Down Day
Nov 13 - Varsity Basketball vs Tharptown

❗ --- Mark your calendar for FEED THE NEED! Our Feed the Need schoolwide service project fundraiser will be launching soon with our packing party and community serve day taking place on Tuesday, November 24th.

*Don't forget to also check classroom teacher newsletters and Google Classrooms for information specific to classes.

Feed the Need is Back! 🍚

Hey CCS Families,

Feed the Need is BACK! I am looking forward to seeing what God is going to do this year as we work toward our goal. We would like to have every family signed up before next week. We have many incentives planned over the next few weeks to help your students get excited. I will be sharing those next week along with a link to join the Google Meet scheduled for Monday at 6PM.

The first homeroom to have everyone register including the teacher will win a popsicle party! Students that register and secure their first donation will earn a Feed the Need bracelet. If you do not find all the answers you need, please contact me. You can call the office, email candase.wilkins@cullmanchristian.com, or come by and ask at the Fall Festival.

Help us Feed the Need,

Candase Wilkins

What is Feed the Need? Why should my family participate?

Watch to find out!

Feed the Need (FTN) is a unique fundraiser that empowers CCS students to raise funds while helping others through an on campus mission experience. Instead of doing candy bar or cookie dough sales, we will gather our students together on November 24th to pack 10,000 meals and serve throughout our community. A portion of the meals will stay here in Cullman but the majority will be sent to Bangladesh. The meals are then distributed to missionaries and aid workers to use as an opportunity to share the gospel. Hear from a missionary in Bangladesh! This truly is an event where students get to be the "hands and feet" of Jesus. From PK to 12th grade everyone will have a job on serve day!

Our goal for this year is $70,000 which sounds like a lot! However, if each family raises $250 we will reach our goal in no time.

Let’s simplify it:

$250 = Ask 10 people to give $25

$250 = Ask 5 people to give $50

Fastest Way: Gain a Corporate Sponsor! It will go towards your family’s funds raised.

Fundraising allows the school to bridge the tuition gap as well as add extra opportunities for learning and fun.

How do I get started?

Scan the QR Code or go to https://p2p.onecause.com/ccsftn-26

Click Register as a Family (If you have participated in Feed the Need before you will choose "I already have an account".)

Fill in the information listed. Decide if you want to make a donation as a family. You can make a donation at any time. We encourage you to pray about making a donation. Making a donation as a family shows others that you are invested in the mission. For example: "Our family has donated $100 to sponsor Emmalyn and Finlee's participation in an at home mission experience. Would you partner with us?"

What do I do now that I am signed up?

Talk to family and friends about sponsoring your student and supporting CCS. Contact Megan Stidham (chstidham@icloud.com) with leads for corporate sponsorships or if you want to be a part of the corporate sponsorship team. We have packets available if you wish to contact any businesses your family has a personal relationship with. Please be sure and write the student's name on the packet before turning into the office, so your family gets the credit.

Texting Tips

Corporate Sponsorship Packet

Upper School Serve Day 💛

Learn. Grow. Serve.

Upper School Parents,

It’s almost Thanksgiving break, so that means we are especially focused on being thankful and mindful of the many blessings that we have been given. This is a season of reflection and giving. In alignment with our school mission to EDUCATE - EQUIP - SEND, we will once again be going out into our community to serve others. For students, we want to see them LEARN - GROW - SERVE.

That being said, we are just a few weeks away from our 1st Semester Serve Day! On Tuesday, November 24th upper school students will be working with some of the local ministries around the community.

Plans are underway now for serve locations. Student leaders will be helping me choose and finalize details for our work. Stay tuned for more details soon!

Mrs. Yearwood

Other Upcoming Items ✅

Looking Ahead to Veterans Day

❗Mark Your Calendar!

We are excited to formally announce our Veterans Day Program will take place Tuesday, November 10th at 8:30 AM. It will be held in the sanctuary at Northbrook Baptist Church. 3691 AL-157, Cullman, AL 35058. This program will feature performances by students in grades PreK through 12th grade in honor of the men and women who have served our country. The program will start at 8:30 but we want to encourage our students to arrive by 8:00. This will allow for everyone to get settled and take bathroom breaks, etc.

We hope you are already making plans to attend! All veterans and/or active service members who are connected with CCS in any way are invited to attend as well as parents, grandparents, and other friends and family.

We will have the picture slide show of veterans again this year. Pictures not submitted in previous years can be emailed to Mrs.Yearwood. Deadline to submit photos - Wednesday, November 4th.

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

Financial News

👀Good news for 2027!

Alabama CHOOSE Act

The next cycle of Alabama's CHOOSE Act funding for families will be a little different for the 2027-28 school year. According to the state's plan for program implementation, Alabama families --regardless of income--- will be able to apply for the 2027-28 school year. If they timeline stays the same as the last cycle, renewal applications will likely open in December and new applications in January. We should find out more in the coming weeks!

Educational Choice for Children Act

The federal government has approved a way for families to qualify for financial help that also provides donors a way to directly contribute to their desired school. Financial help for students will be managed through an SGO (Scholarship Granting Organization). For donors, donations can be made and designated to be used specifically at the school of their choice through the Education Tax Freedom Tax Credit.

Education Freedom Tax Credit - Starting in January 2027, donors can claim a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit: up to $1,700 for individuals, or up to $3,400 for married couples filing jointly, so more children can reach the school that’s right for them.

Learn more about how this will work in Alabama HERE.

News from PTF 💙

Fall Festival Family Fun

It was a beautiful afternoon full of old fashioned fun at the CCS Fall Festival! Thank you to all our families and volunteers with the PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) who came out to make the day so great!

Creative Scarecrows

Elementary grade level families had a little extra fun creating interesting scarecrow decorations for the fall festival. From an Elvis to a Toy Story Woody to a Coach Yearwood, there are some fun characters to see!

CCS Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities 🏅

Cross Country

OAKVILLE XC INVITATIONAL RECAP from Coach Heaton

SCHOOL RECORD! NINE PERSONAL BESTS!

What a day for CCS Cross Country! Our Lions showed up ready to compete at the Oakville XC Invitational, and the results speak for themselves!

A NEW CULLMAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL RECORD!

Congratulations to Chasen Hampton, who ran an incredible 19:26.31 in the 5K, setting a NEW

CULLMAN CHRISTIAN BOYS 5K SCHOOL RECORD!

NINE LIONS. NINE PERSONAL BESTS!

Chasen Hampton — 19:26.31 — School Record + PR!
Calub Pruitt — 19:54.82
Cutter Gibbs — 20:56.02 — PR!
Gavin Stidham — 22:59.81 — PR!
Caleb Randolph — 23:06.47 — PR!
Elijah Rutherford — 24:50.87 — PR!
Landon Jones — 25:21.21 — PR!
Colton Olinger — 29:14.60 — PR!
Meribelle Brock — 25:00.69 — PR!
Arden Brock — 28:27.91
Aubrie Claire Rigsby — 28:28.39 — PR!

Cutter broke the 21-minute barrier, Colton broke 30 minutes, and Meribelle is knocking on the door of the 25-minute mark!

PROGRESS ISN’T AN ACCIDENT. IT’S EARNED.

A school record. Nine personal bests. A team that refuses to stop improving!

Jr High Basketball

The Jr High Girls' and Boys' teams tipped off their season with a packed week of play. Monday versus St. Bernard, Tuesday versus West Point, Thursday versus Cold Springs, and a 7th grade boys' tournament at Vinemont on Saturday. Next week the Lions will face Sumiton Christian on Thursday.

See the schedule graphics posted below for game dates and opponents.