Cougar Connection

CALHOUN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
COUGAR CONNECTION
February 12, 2025

MISSION STATEMENT
Calhoun Christian School provides academic excellence while upholding God’s truth and challenging
children to serve.

VISION STATEMENT
Calhoun Christian School will be the benchmark of excellence in Christ-centered education.

NO SCHOOL – Winter Break February 13-February 17. School will resume on Tuesday February 18. Enjoy your break!

LOST AND FOUND
We will be donating another round of lost and found items to a local charity soon. Please check for any items that may belong to your student. We also have a couple of crock pots that have been left in the kitchen from previous events. If you are missing one, please stop by the office to pick it up. See the below photo.

AUCTION DONATIONS
The auction is coming up quickly on Saturday, March 15. Save the date and make plans to attend! It is a fun night for our school community. Ticket sales will begin soon. Currently, the auction committee is collecting donations for our live and silent auctions. This is a huge part of the auction and we are asking each family to please provide at least one item to our event. Parents, families, local community businesses and friends provide some of the best and most creative donations to the auction. Donations could include gift certificates, themed baskets, tickets to events, or even a trip! You do not have to purchase these items for donation. We ask that you ask your family, friends & fellow business owners to help our school with a donation, all which are tax deductible. Donation forms, along with request letters, are available in the school’s main office. All donations are due to the main office on or before February 26.

FALL FUND DRIVE
We are still looking for donations for this very important fundraiser. ANY AMOUNT given will be DOUBLED. Join the movement and help us reach our goal to raise $40,000. There are three ways to give online at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZJP9, in person at the school office, or mail to 20 Woodrow Ave. S. Battle Creek, MI 49015

JOB OPENINGS
• Calhoun Christian Preschool is seeking to fill a full-time teacher assistant position in our four-year-old classroom from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Candidate must meet minimal requirements that the Preschool Director will assist with completing upon hire. Please send resume and references to the Preschool Director at Melissa.pidcock@calhounchristian.org.

• Calhoun Christian School is seeking to fill a Director's position in our After-school program from 2:30-6:00 p.m. Candidates must meet minimum State of Michigan Childcare Licensing qualifications. Please send resume and references to the Preschool Director at Melissa.pidcock@calhounchristian.org.

• Substitute teachers – We are always in need of substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is interested, please submit your cover letter and resume to Jeralyn.Belote@calhounchristian.org.

• Para-professional for Middle School. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to erin.gutowski@calhounchristian.org

REENROLLMENT, TUITION, AND FEES FOR 2025-2026
Our Board of Directors approved the tuition and fee rates for 2025-2026. See attached letter for more details. Reenrollment will run from March 3 - 28. More details to come!

MARCH LUNCH ORDERS DUE FEBRUARY 19
Order hot lunch for March by February 19! Log into the FACTS Family Portal, click on Student, then Lunch, then Create Web Order to submit your order. If you want to help serve lunch, sign up for a slot on our Sign Up Genius, as we are always in need of lunch volunteers.

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
Join us on February 22 from 6:00-7:30pm in the school cafeteria for the annual Daddy Daughter Dance! Tickets are on sale in the office. Sign up by Tuesday, February 18. The cost is $30. The ticket covers entry to the event, dessert and snacks, DJ and dancing, nail art and a craft. Come join us for a fun night!

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Make your appointment today to donate blood on February 25, 2025 1:00 pm – 6:15 pm. Visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code CalhounChristian, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS [1-800-733-2767].

KIDS HEART CHALLENGE – American Heart Association
We are half-way through our Kids Heart Challenge Adventure and if you haven’t already, the time is now to join the celebration! CLICK HERE or visit heart.org/schools to sign up! Once you are signed up, become a LIFESAVER and help your student complete Finn’s Mission. In doing so, you and your family will learn Hands-Only CPR, warning signs of a stroke, and earn your very own Finn’s Lifesaver award!

HOT DOG LUNCH
Plan to purchase a hot dog lunch on March 20! Meals include an ALL BEEF hot dog, bag of chips, drink and dessert! WHAT A DEAL!!! Cost is $7. Order form is attached. Orders are due Friday, March 14. All proceeds will go towards Student Council projects and school spirit events.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?
If you are looking for ways to fulfill the required twenty service hours, check out the links below to sign up. All service hours should be served and logged by May 30, 2025 or you will receive a bill for any hours unserved. Be sure to log all your service hours before the last day of school using FACTS Family Portal.
Sign up to Serve Lunch
Sign up for Popcorn and Pickle Friday
Sign up for Home Game Sports

COUGAR SPORTS
We are currently looking for a Middle School Girl’s Soccer Coach for this spring. If you are interested in more information please contact don.hughes@calhounchristian.org

Check out the sports/games coming up. Show up with your COUGAR SPIRIT to cheer on our students.

Also- WE NEED YOU! If you are able to help with ticket sales or concessions please contact Don Hughes at don.hughes@calhounchristian.org

Basketball sign up genius for all home games can be found here. Please sign up and support our Cougars Sports program.5

SCHOOL CALENDAR
02/13-17: NO SCHOOL Mid-Winter Break
02/22: Daddy Daughter Dance 6 pm
02/24: Board Meeting 6:30 pm
02/25: American Red Cross Blood Drive
03/04: MS Parent Meeting 6:30 pm
03/04-6: Mid Quarter Parent Teacher Conferences
03/14: End of 3rd Quarter – ½ day; Early dismissal at 11:30 am
03/15: Annual Spring Fundraiser
03/31-04/04: Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
04/07: School resumes
04/09: PSAT & SAT Testing for 9th-11th
04/09: NO SCHOOL FOR SENIORS ONLY
04/10: Work Keys testing – 11th grade
04/12: Mother/Son event
04/17: Follies 6 pm
04/18: Good Friday – NO SCHOOL
04/26: Senior Banquet
05/04-10: 9th – 12th grade Mission Trips
05/12: Awards Night 4:00 pm
05/14: Seniors report from Mission Trip
05/16 Last day on site for Seniors
05/21-22: MS Finals – 11:30 am dismissal for MS ONLY
05/22: Commencement
05/23: MS Finals – 11:30 am dismissal for ALL
05/26: MEMORIAL DAY – NO SCHOOL
05/27-30: MS End of Year Trip
05/28-30: HS Finals – 11:30 am dismissal for HS ONLY
05/28: Field Day
05/30: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – 11:30 am dismissal for ALL
05/30: End of 4th Quarter

SPORTS CALENDAR
02/14: MS Girls Basketball @ New Covenant Hope 5 pm
02/14: JV Boys Basketball @ Litchfield 6 pm
02/14: Varsity Girls Basketball @ Factoryville 6 pm
02/14: Varsity Boys Basketball @ Factoryville 7:30 pm
02/17: MS Girls Basketball vs KZOO Cougars 4:30 pm
02/18/: JV Boys Basketball vs Mendon 6 pm
02/18: Varsity Girls Basketball @ Mendon 6 pm
02/18: Varsity Boys Basketball vs Mendon 7:30 pm
02/20: MS Girls Basketball @ Barry County Christian 5 pm
02/21: Varsity Girls Basketball vs Factoryville 6 pm
02/21: Varsity Boys Basketball vs Factoryville 7:30 pm