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Daily Devotion
How do we begin the day at CCS?
With a song and Bible teaching! We love our morning devotion time!
At the lower school campus, PK through 6th Grade begin the day in the gym with a song of worship, a scripture devotion, and the doxology. For students in the upper school, morning singing and devotion happens between 1st and 2nd period classes each day.
Some of this week's scriptures were:
- Isaiah 29:13-14
- 1 John 3:16
- John 10:11
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
- Hebrews 10:38-39
- Proverbs 31:30
Basketball Champions
Congratulations to the 6th Grade Boys on winning the TVBA Championship!
Over the past four seasons playing in the Cullman County Youth league (3rd through 6th grade), this group compiled an astonishing 90-1 record. Competing in the TVBA, they finished 21-6, and with the championship victory, the team closed out their time together with an incredible 110-7 overall record since they first began playing together in 3rd grade.
Audience for the Trash Truck
Watching big trucks move and work is always an eye catcher for kids. The weekly garbage truck is no exception! Kids love watching it role through and do its job that we are all so very thankful for.
Senior Outing
Graduation is not far away! So, the seniors spent some intentional time together as a group this week having fun and enjoying each other's company. On Wednesday they took a quick trip to pick up lunch and eat at the park. This will be one of their last times to ride in the little CCS bus that has carried them many miles over the years.
Remembering Papaw Percy
Discover the difference is often a tagline used when we talk to others about CCS. Friday was one of the days where a difference could be seen. Those of you who traveled through the 2:55 car line at Beach Avenue saw a space marked off with a sign in memory of Papaw Percy. Papaw Percy Baldwin was a grandfather to two of our lower school students who passed away this week. Mr. Baldwin could be seen everyday having the first space in car line eagerly waiting to pick up his granddaughters who he called his girls. Mr. Baldwin would often see younger students waiting with their parents in car line or students that were serving the school while he was waiting and would offer them a dumb dumb lollipop. He was seen at the school as a beloved grandparent who not only took the time to love on his own grandchildren but show love to others as well. Many members of our PTF and staff wanted to show their appreciation for his loving actions on Friday by honoring his spot in car line as well as sending each child home with a lollipop. This is where the difference comes in. At CCS we are a family and strive to honor those who show love and kindness to others.
Matthew 25:40 ESV
[40] And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.
Preparing for SEW
Upper school students learned more this week from Mrs. Haynes and Mrs. Warden about plans for Spiritual Emphasis Week. This year's study, The Pause, will focus on prioritizing time with God while maintaining a busy schedule. As a part of SEW, students in grades 7-12 will also be heading out to spend a day serving others. SEW Serve Day will be at the Lovelady Center where the students will learn more about the ministry and work on tasks to help with their thrift stores.
Dinosaur Disguises
Mrs. Rutherford's preschool class had some fun this week learning about dinosaurs.
All State Chorus
On Thursday and Friday Mrs. Warden and Lily Helms traveled to Samford University for Lily's All-State choir rehearsals. This is an amazing opportunity!
3rd Grade Field Trip
Mrs. Harper and Ms. Tucker's 3rd grade students took a trip to the Cullman Agriplex. While there, the students learned about soil science.
Creative Shapes and Collages
Elementary students are growing their fine motor skills and creativity in art through creating colorful collages.
Creepy Critters
Miss Wright's high school science students had the opportunity to see some critters and hold giant, hissing cockroaches. 👀
Chimney Sweeps
Choreography for the upper school spring musical, Mary Poppins, is going well. This chimney sweep crew is sure to entertain on show night!
Surprise Pastry Treat
Special thanks to Mrs. Laney for the surprise pastries for upper school staff on Friday. They really hit the spot!
Miss CCS and Fair Queen Pageant
Congratulations to these beautiful ladies!
Miss CCS Lioness: Lila Sellers
1st Alternate: Gracie Stidham
Most Christlike: Cynthia Nail
2026 Fair Queen Representative: Molly Kilpatrick
Youth Pageant
The CCS Miss Sunshine Pageant will be on Saturday, April 25th.
This pageant is open to the public. Registration is now live at https://www.cullmanchristian.org/miss-sunshine.
For questions: Email Mrs. Rice or Mrs. Rutherford
Spring Formal
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to attend the annual Spring Formal. This year the event is being planned and managed by the SGA. Details below.
- Date/Time: Saturday, March 28th at 7 PM
- Location: Stone Bridge
- Tickets: Now $35 per person
For additional details, see any SGA officer or Mrs. Griffin.
Order a Yearbook
It's time to order yearbooks!
2025-2026 school yearbooks can be ordered for $50. Orders are due no later than May 25th.
Upper School SEW and Serve Day
We are so excited to spend this year’s SEW (Spiritual Emphasis Week) Serve Day volunteering at The Lovelady Center! The Lovelady Center works to help women and their children rebuild their lives both spiritually and physically. Through their services of providing food, shelter, and clothing, this ministry has a large impact for the Kingdom.
Upper school students (7th-12th) will be serving at The Lovelady Thrift Stores in Irondale and in Clay on Wednesday, March 25th.
I am so excited about this opportunity for students to reach a little further in serving others! Opportunities like this are so very important and impactful for growing our faith and understanding that God cares about all people. I am hopeful that this opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ will ignite a fire in each of their hearts to love and serve others.
Upper school students received a copy of the details/permission form for this event. (I have attached them below just in case the copy doesn't make it home!)
Permission forms need to be returned by Friday, March 20th.
On a related note, our staff is getting prepared and excited about this year’s study for SEW. During the week students and staff will be learning more about how to spend time growing their relationship with God while maintaining a busy schedule. The Pause is a 4-part study that will include teaching and small group discussions.
Our staff has been praying about SEW and we invite you to pray as well. We are looking forward to seeing God move in the hearts and minds of our students as they focus on spiritual growth and service to others!
Drawdown / Benefit Night
On April 30th CCS will be hosting a special event to raise funds for:
- Missions
- Building Expansion
- Athletics
Purpose and Mission
At CCS our purpose is to further the kingdom of God by preparing students to impact the world. We feel one way to do that is by supporting missions both close to home and internationally. With our purpose in mind, we will not keep all of the funds raised for ourselves but will tithe a portion back. We are partnering with One30 and a mission group that will be making a trip to Uganda this summer. The group will include several students from CCS; their family will be assisting missionaries to educate local families about hygiene and healthy lifestyles. They will be taking hygiene products to distribute and CCS will be helping to purchase some of these items as well as give a donation to One 30.
Ways to Give
To make fundraising engaging, age-appropriate, and fun for our students, we are using a Fundraising Bingo Card. Each square represents a small action that helps us reach our fundraising goals. When families complete squares, they are working toward prizes and celebrating their effort along the way. We will send these home next week!
Varsity Track & Field
The track and field team competed at Cullman High on Saturday. We had several outstanding performances. Many of the group achieved PRs.
Youth Volleyball Camp
Day 1 of Youth Volleyball Camp on Monday was fantastic! Over 40 players came out to learn more about the game. The next camp date is Monday, March 16th.
AHSAA Boys Basketball
We’re Hiring: Boys Basketball Coach – Cullman Christian School
Cullman Christian School is looking for a passionate, Christ-centered Basketball Coach to help build athletes on and off the court.
This role is about more than wins and losses — it’s about developing character, teamwork, discipline, and a love for the game while pointing students toward Christ.
Our Style of Play
We are building a program centered on a high-paced offense and an in-your-face defensive approach — full-court basketball that is exciting, disciplined, and relentless.
What We’re Looking For
• Basketball coaching or playing experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Heart for mentoring and discipling students
• Ability to build a fast, aggressive, competitive team culture
• Commitment to the mission and values of CCS
Responsibilities
• Plan and lead practices and game strategy
• Implement an up-tempo offensive system and full-court defensive identity
• Develop players’ skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• Encourage academic success and spiritual growth
• Work collaboratively with school leadership and parents
If you love basketball and feel called to invest in the next generation, we’d love to connect with you!
To apply or learn more, visit https://www.cullmanchristian.org/employment or email boysbasketball@culllmanchristian.com
Do you have friends that are interested in CCS?
Every day we are getting requests for more information about CCS from new families interested. Chances are, they are interested because they know you! If this is the case, here are some great ways to get them started....
- Visit the School Website
- Book a School Tour
- Read Some of our Weekly Newsletters
- Call the Main Office at 256-734-0734
Cullman Christian School
PreK-12
AdvancED / Cognia Accredited
Email: office@cullmanchristian.com
Website: https://www.cullmanchristian.org/
Location: 1803 Beech Avenue Southeast, Cullman, AL, USA
Phone: (256)734-0734
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccsedu