CGS Weekly Message for 26-27
9/8/2026-9/11/2026
Good afternoon,
Happy Sunday!
We hope that everyone had an enjoyable Academic Break last week! We can't wait to see everyone back to school on Tuesday, September 8th!
2025-2026 NC School Report Card:
We are so excited to announce that our school made fantastic growth on our EOG/EOC standardized testing for the 25-26 school year!! We are so proud of our Grizzlies and of how incredibly HARD they worked last school year to make growth. We increased our School Performance Grade from a 58 in the 24-25 school year to a 66 this past 25-26 school year! This increased by 8 points from the school year prior! Our Growth Score was PHENOMENAL! Our students scored 80.6 in growth compared to the school year prior putting CGS up by an increase in growth of 21.9 points! WAY TO GO GRIZZLIES!!! It is evident that our students took our standardized testing seriously, tried their very best, and worked incredibly hard last school year to master content taught by our teachers. 💙💚
We are currently a Grade C but are very close to getting back to our Grade B status we had historically prior to our major school expansion in the 23-24 school year. We can do it!! 💙💚 We are on the uphill climb now, so hang on Grizzlies and keep working hard each and every day! Keep coming to school each and every day with an attitude willing to learn and grow!
Shout out to our AMAZING teachers and staff at CGS who ALWAYS put our students first and prioritize their learning. Parents, thank you for your continued support and partnership! We still have room to grow but we are very PROUD of our Grizzlies and of their progress!! 🐻💗
Click on the DPI website found HERE to learn more about our school testing and performance information.
REMINDER: ATTENDANCE is VITAL for Charter Schools the first 2 months of school! PLEASE make sure that your student is on time and on campus each and every day. A student is marked ABSENT if they leave school prior to 12 PM daily. Please make sure that your student is at school by 10:30 AM or stays until 12 PM daily if they have to leave early or arrive late. Please make appointments outside of the school day as much as possible or on our breaks/half days. Please send in notes to excuse their absence if they are sick, have appointments, etc. Thank you so much!
Save the Dates:
- 9/14/2026-9/18/2026: Fall Scholastic Book Fair in our library at our K-8 Campus
- 9/16/2026: Half Day Dismissal! K-8 Campus dismissed at 11:45 A.M. HS Campus dismissed at 12:00 P.M.
- 9/22/2026: Fall Picture Day - both campuses
- 9/28/2026: Parent Information Night at our K-8 Campus! More information and details coming soon!
- 10/2/2026: Senior Drape and Tux Photos @ 9 AM at the HS Campus
- 10/23/2026: Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat Hosted by our CGS PVC! More details coming soon!
Reminder- Check out our CGS Directory for questions regarding anything CGS! You can also reach out to us at info@cgsnc.org for questions.
Don't forget to check out our website at www.cgsnc.org and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cgsgrizzlies for updates!
CGS Teacher of the Week Shout Out - Mrs. Bellamy
This week, we'd like to take a moment to shout out our Teacher of the Week - Mrs. Bellamy! Mrs. Bellamy is our Middle School and Elementary Art Teacher at CGS! She also coaches our Color Guard in our Band Program as well! Mrs. Bellamy jumps in wherever the need arises which means taking pictures or photos of events, being an advocate and listening ear for our students, or running our Yearbook Program as our Yearbook Advisor! Mrs. Bellamy has brought a love of learning through artwork for our Grizzlies and you can often hear our youngest Grizzlies giggling with excitement at new projects or activities they've done in her classroom! Thank you Mrs. Bellamy for your support of our kiddos both inside and outside of the classroom!!
Please take a moment to shout her out when you see her!
K-8 Campus Updates
Good afternoon Grizzly Families!
Can't wait to see you back to school on Tuesday!
Thank you for your continued partnership. Have a restful weekend!
#GrizzlyPride
Mrs. Spencer
Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Parents, just a reminder that our Scholastic Book Fair is coming 9/14/26-9/18/26. Students can shop the book fair in our library at our K-8 Campus.
The Book Fair will be open Monday - Thursday from 7:30 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.
On Friday, the Book Fair will close at 1:00 P.M.
If you are able to volunteer, please contact Mrs. Redd at roseredd@cgsnc.org to help!
Click HERE to shop online or for more details!
High School Campus Updates
Greetings Grizzly Families,
We can't wait to see you back to school on Tuesday!
All the best,
Dr. Morris
NCVPS Courses
NCVPS courses do not take CGS academic breaks. Please continue to stay on track with your assignments. Students enrolled in NCVPS courses must communicate with their instructor if they have questions.
Drivers Education Classes/Driver Eligibility Forms Update
If your student is at least 14 ½ years old, they may register to take Driver Education Classes. Classes are held through Alamance Burlington School System or other local school districts or are offered through private driving companies. Once students have completed both the classroom piece and the driving portion, they can apply for a Learner’s Permit at the DMV when they turn 15 years old. Students must bring a Driving Eligibility Certificate when they apply for the Learner’s Permit. ABSS is currently working on scheduling classes to begin later in the fall. Once additional information is provided, it will be shared in the weekly message.
Please email the school level Principal or Assistant Principal to have a document drafted and set up a time to meet for completion. This document requires a parent/guardian to come to the school for completion and is good for 30 days. Please allow 72 hours from the time you request the certificate in the front office to when you pick it up, as we need to confirm that the student is in good standing and has the certificate signed by the Principal/designee. Students must make adequate academic progress (passing at least 70% of the maximum possible courses each semester and meeting promotion standards established by the School).
School Nurse Updates: Medication and Immunization Requirements
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please complete the Health Assessment Form ASAP. ✅ This form must be filled out IN ADDITION to the Infinite Campus online registration you did for this new school year. THANK YOU!!
This is a friendly reminder that students entering 7th and 12th grade are required to have updated vaccinations before the start of the upcoming school year; please contact your healthcare provider to ensure your child is up to date. See more information below.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us keep all students safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Angela Corbett, BSN, RN
School Nurse
Parent Volunteer Committee
All Things Parent Volunteer Committee (PVC)
Click Here to read the latest updates from our Parent Volunteer Committee!
If you're interested in learning more about the Parent Volunteer Committee (PVC) or helping out with future events and initiatives, we’d love to have you!
Athletics Updates:
Check out our Facebook Page for Updates!
Weekly Schedule:
Tuesday, September 8
Middle School Volleyball — HOME vs. Cornerstone | 4:00 PM
Middle School Boys Soccer — HOME vs. Cornerstone | 4:00 PM | Springwood Park
Middle School Cross Country — AWAY at Cornerstone Charter
High School Volleyball — AWAY at Chatham
Wednesday, September 9
Middle School Boys Soccer — AWAY at Southern Middle
Women’s Tennis — AWAY at NCLA | 4:00 PM
Varsity Men’s Soccer — AWAY at Central Carolina | 4:30 PM
High School Volleyball — HOME vs. Williams | JV 5:00 PM | Varsity 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 10
Middle School Volleyball — AWAY at Bethany
Middle School Boys Soccer — AWAY at Bethany | 4:00 PM
Women’s Tennis — AWAY at River Mill | 4:00 PM
Friday, September 11
Middle School Volleyball — HOME vs. River Mill | 4:00 PM
Middle School Boys Soccer — HOME vs. River Mill | 4:00 PM
Varsity Men’s Soccer — HOME vs. Ascend | 4:00 PM | Fairchild Park
High School Volleyball — HOME vs. River Mill | JV 5:00 PM | Varsity 6:00 PM
CGS Athletic Facilities
Volleyball
2454 Altamahaw-Union Ridge Rd.
Burlington, NC 27217
Fairchild Park – Soccer
827 S. Graham-Hopedale Rd.
Burlington, NC 27215
Springwood Park – Soccer
1450 Springwood Church Rd.
Burlington, NC 27216
Admission for CGS Home Volleyball & Soccer
$8.00 for adults and non-CGS students. Cash and card are accepted. Please note that card transactions include a $1.00 processing fee.
Go Grizzlies!
Josh Bryant
Athletic Director
Clover Garden School
Save the Date:
- Our Athletic Boosters program is hosting a Corn Hole Fundraiser Tournament on Friday, September 25th from 6 PM- 9 PM! See flyer below for more details!! Please come out and support our Grizzly Athletic Program!
Age 13 and under signup
https://share.scoreholio.com/p9zSGyxSH5b
Age 14 and up signup
https://share.scoreholio.com/0XFofQaWz5b
Any questions, please contact:
-Coach Bryant, Athletic Director, jaoshuabryant@cgsnc.org
-Coach Somers, Assistant Athletic Director, justinsomers@cgsnc.org
If you are interested in Coaching, please complete THIS FORM.
Students, if you are interested in being a part of our Grizzly Den Student section, please see the link below!
Grizzly Den Student Section
Band Updates
Save the Dates:
- 9/26/2026: Ledford Marching Band Competition
- 10/31/2026: Northwest Guilford Marching Band Competition
- 11/7/2026: Veteran's Day Parade
- 11/21/2026: Burlington Holiday Parade
The Clover Garden Marching Band Program is looking for sponsors, and we need your help!
It takes a tremendous amount of time, effort, and financial support to make our marching band program successful each year while providing new and exciting opportunities for our students. We are not only investing in this season—we are planning for the future.
One of our long-term goals is to begin preparing for new band uniforms, which will likely be needed within the next five years. While some of our current students and volunteers may no longer be part of the program by then, we want to ensure the band continues to grow and thrive for future generations of students.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Sponsorships begin at just $25, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Thank you for supporting the Clover Garden Marching Band!
You can email the band boosters at cgsbandboosters@gmail.com
Lunch Information
Parents,
Attached please find a copy of September's menu. Please review it carefully as you place your order at https://clovergarden.familyportal.cloud/. You have until Thursday the week before the serving week to place your order. Please be sure you have enough money on your account to cover lunches for the month, the money doesn't come out of their accounts until they pick up their lunch. Please make sure your account is no more than $25 in the negative. If your student's account is more than $25 in the negative, he/she will not be allowed to purchase a la carte items and charge them to their account.
Also, the only confirmation you will receive is a green check mark. This company doesn't send out email confirmations.
Thank you,
Dana Walker
Clover Garden School
Cafeteria Coordinator
B & A Coordinator
Middle School Envirothon - Interest Meeting
Calling all Middle School Students interested in Envirothon, check out the Club Flyer below! Reach out to Mrs. Foster with any questions at kellyfoster@cgsnc.org.
Mental Health Services
Please click on this LINK if you are interested in Mental Health Services for your student(s).
Staffing Updates:
We are currently interviewing applicants for the 26-27 school year. Vacancies can be found by clicking HERE.
Have a GREAT week Grizzlies! 🐻
As always, thanks for all that you do,
Mrs. Vereyken
Executive Director
Clover Garden School
*If you need this weekly newsletter translated into a different language, please let our Title 1 Coordinator, Mrs. Simmons know at brandisimmons@cgsnc.org.
*If you have any thoughts, feedback or suggestions for our Title 1 team on ways to improve our practices, please contact Mrs. Simmons at brandisimmons@cgsnc.org.
Clover Garden School
Email: info@cgsnc.org
Website: cgsnc.org
Locations:
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Road, Burlington, NC, USA
5806 Pagetown Road, Burlington, NC 27217
Phone: 3365869440
Facebook: facebook.com/cgsgrizzlies