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What does a typical week at CCS look like?

We start each day with morning devotion and all students participate in weekly chapel services.

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.

Over the course of this school year, students have been challenged to lead during devotion. Our Lions have risen to this challenge and are doing a fantastic job! Each week, from some of our youngest to some of our oldest, students are sharing scriptures, thoughts and prayers with their peers. We are excited to witness their growing faith and boldness to stand for Jesus!

On Monday the winner of last week's Parade of Pets was named. This was so much fun!

Congratulations to our winners!

• Most Creative Costume: Marielle and Truett Smith for their Dr. Seuss Thing #1 dog and Thing #2 cat
• Funniest Costume: Aiden and Audrey Kosten for their Chihuahua dressed as a taco
• Craziest Costume: The Eidson sisters for their cowboy dog and king cat
• Fluffiest Pet: Sawyer Meyer for her Australian Shepard
• Most Unusual Pet: Carter Mead’s goat
• Smallest Pet: Gaines Brook’s puppy
• Biggest Pet: Elijah Dyer’s horses
• Quietest Pet: The Pitt brothers’ black dog
• Loudest Pet: The Smitsky sisters’ barking poodle

On Tuesday our chorus and drama students took the spring musical, Mary Poppins, Jr. on the road! The students returned to The Lovelady Center in Birmingham where the upper school had served during serve day to perform for the ladies and their children. This was a wonderful experience and we are so very proud of their willingness to reach outside of their comfort zone to be a blessing to others!

Lower school students enjoyed a great time of learning more about some cool critters at the Critter Crew Show. This informational, interactive science event was great! Thank you to Miss Wright, upper school science teacher, and the crew for a great show!

On Thursday the Senior Class took over our chapel service at the upper school. They did an outstanding job with the message, worship, and planning. We are so excited to see their spiritual growth and look forward to seeing them make an impact for the kingdom as they enter the next chapter of their lives.

Congratulations to Jack Haynes, our 2026 Rotary "Service Above Self" award winner! Jack was recognized at the annual event hosted by the Cullman Rotary Club.

Congratulations to these Coloring Contest winners! Graham Wiggins and Lydia Smothers received these awards in Mrs. Shaddrix's class.

Congratulations to Abygail Robertson, our 2026 Student of the Year award nominee! Aby was recognized at the annual State of Education Breakfast hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.

Earlier in the week Aby was also awarded a Power Play Scholarship from TVA. Congrats Aby!

On Friday, 4th grade students traveled to the Water Festival where they learned more about the environment and the water cycle. This event is hosted annually for 4th grade students across the area.

It was a rainbow of colors on Friday at the annual Lower School Field Day. Students were decked out in their team colors as they competed in outdoor games.

The hit of field day was definitely the Cullman Fire truck. Firefighters took a little time to raise the ladder, pull out the hose, and provide a huge shower of water on the field for the students.

On Saturday the Beech campus gym was filled with fun and smiles at the Miss Sunshine Pageant. Thank you Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Rutherford for all of your hard work to make this event a fun time for all the princesses!

• April 28 - Toga Tuesday (Upper School Latin Classes)
• April 29 - FACTS Login will change to a Multi-Factor Authentication
• April 30 - High School Honor Society Inductions
• April 30 - Critter Show at the Upper School
• April 30 - Drawdown / Benefit Night at Loft 212 (Ticketed Event)
• May 1 - Blood Drive at the Depot Park Campus
• May 1-2 - State Track Meet
• May 3 - State of the School Address - Details will be emailed to parents.
• May 7 - National Day of Prayer
• May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 4-8 - Volleyball Tryouts (Current grades 6-11)
• May 10 - Mother's Day
• May 12 - Spirit Night at Milo's
• May 12 - Night of the Arts
• May 14 - 6th Grade FAWN Day Field Trip
• May 14 - Athletic Banquet (Grades 7-12)
• May 15 - Upper School Awards Day
• May 18 - Preschool Program
• May 18 - Kindergarten Graduation
• May 18-19 - Upper School Final Exams
• May 20 - Graduation Practice
• May 21 - Lower School Awards Day
• May 21 - Graduation Commencement

Refer to information from your child's teacher for details about activities specific to classes.

View and download your child's spring photos from Nikki Ayers Photography by clicking HERE or by texting SPRING2026 to 735-343.

Did you get your tickets?

There are only a few days left to order tickets for our benefit night that will be held this coming Thursday night!

Fundraising with our 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 ONE30.

Every donation and ticket sold helps invest directly into our athletics, classrooms, and future growth. This fundraiser is a meaningful way for families to partner with the school and model generosity, service, and community involvement for our children. Thank you for your continued support and for helping make this fundraiser a success.

Next up.... Milo's Spirit Night on May 12th.

Dine in or drive through! Mention CCS at the check out.

Parents may sign up to help with Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week via Sign Up Genius.

All CCS Families are invited to join us at devotion on May 7th as we pray for our nation, school, and community.

The Boys and Girls Tennis Teams traveled to Mobile on April 23-24 to compete in the AHSAA State Tournament. The players did a great job adapting to this gigantic stage to settle in and enjoy some very challenging matches. This event was hosted at the Mobile Tennis Center where there were 60 courts filled with excellent players from all over the state.

The Track & Field team competed in the Sectional Track Meet on April 24th and 25th in Winfield. Many of the athletes achieved PRs. Three students qualified for State and we are hopeful to possibly get a wild card.

Congratulations to these state qualifiers!

• Elisabeth DeCicco - 800 Meter and 1600 Meter
• Katelee Blalock - High Jump, 100 Meter Hurdles, and 300 Meter Hurdles
• Waylon Smith - Shot Put

Tryouts for the 2026 season will be held May 4th-8th after school for girls currently in 6th-11th grade.

• Updated Physical Required
• Register HERE
• Questions: cydney.rowell@cullmanchristian.com

Cullman Christian School is pleased to announce the hiring of Triston Chambers as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for the Cullman Christian Lions. Coach Chambers brings a strong passion for player development, a commitment to excellence, and a values-driven approach to leadership that aligns with the school’s mission.

Coach Chambers steps into the role with experience as both a player and a coach. As a player, Coach Chambers was a vital member of his high school team, as well as his college teams, playing for notable coaching mentors including Tim Willoughby, Lennie Acuff, and Bucky McMillan. During his time in college he played for Samford University and The University of Alabama in Huntsville. As a coach, he served as an assistant coach for the Cullman High School 2022 State Championship team, head coach for Addison High School in 2024-25, and currently serves as a basketball skills personal trainer and AAU coach.

“We are excited to welcome Coach Chambers to the Cullman Christian family,” said Head of Schools Heith Yearwood. “His experience and enthusiasm for the game makes him a great fit for our school and our basketball program. He knows the challenges that a Christian school may face. Coach Chambers played at Briarwood Christian School during his middle school years before moving to Cold Springs his freshman year. Chambers discussed the challenges they experienced, but believes this experience helps him understand the steps needed in building a successful program. During his time at Cold Springs High School, Coach Chambers became the boys all time leading scorer with over 3,000 points in his four year career.”

Coach Chambers expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “I am honored to lead the Lions basketball program. I look forward to building relationships with our players, helping them grow as athletes and individuals, and representing Cullman Christian with pride and integrity.”

The Cullman Christian Lions look forward to the upcoming season under Coach Chambers’ guidance and invite the community to support the team as they continue to grow and compete.

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Location: 1803 Beech Avenue Southeast, Cullman, AL, USA
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