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Kindergarten Letterland Parades
An important aspect of the Classical Charter Schools of America kindergarten curriculum is the students’ mastery of each letter of the alphabet. It is important for students to know the shape and sound of each letter, both uppercase and lowercase, to ensure they have a good foundation to build on as they continue their education.
One way we do this is by teaching students the “Letterland Song,” which gives each letter a character that helps students remember what each letter looks and sounds like. Through the Letterland Song and characters, CCS-A kindergarteners master all 44 sounds in the English language and their major recurring spelling patterns!
Before break, our kindergarteners celebrated this achievement with the annual Letterland Parade. Dressed as their favorite Letterland characters, students paraded around their respective campuses. Older students and parents alike cheered them on, celebrating the big accomplishment of this mastery.
Learning both the letter and sound alphabet through Letterland goes hand in hand with our Reading Mastery program. These curriculum aspects complement each other and allow CCS-A kindergarteners to thrive and learn to read at a faster rate.
Congratulations, kindergarteners!
Check out pictures from each campus’s Letterland Parade below:
Leland
Southport
Whiteville
Wilmington
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CCS-America Eighth Graders Take on the Capital
Eighth grade students from CCS-Leland and CCS-Southport spent the last couple of days before break exploring the great capital of our nation, Washington, D.C.
The trip was packed with exciting activities and visits that deepened the students’ understanding of American history and government. They toured many historical landmarks and monuments, including the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, the Holocaust Museum, and more.
They made sure to explore the various Smithsonian Institution museums, including the Museum of Natural History.
This trip combined education, exploration, and fun, offering our eighth graders an unforgettable experience and memories that will last a lifetime. They walked through history, learning about our government, culture, and the importance of being active, informed citizens.
Check out some pictures from the trip:
Washington, D.C. Trip Photos
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NC Charter School Fast Facts
All charter school parents know that there’s a lot of information- and some misinformation- out there about charter schools in North Carolina.
Because of this misinformation, people often don’t understand fundamental information about charter schools. For example, people might not know that charter schools are public and tuition-free.
Other times, confusion can arise around the size and scope of charter schools in the state. How many students attend public charter schools? How many charter schools operate statewide?
We want our parents to be as informed as possible about the North Carolina charter movement. To help make this information as clear as possible for our parents, we are sharing a “Charter Schools 101” one-pager with you all, created by the NC Coalition for Charter Schools. This was shared with charter leaders at last month’s Charter Advocacy Summit.
See the information here:
To stay up to date on all NC charter school information, be sure to remain subscribed to our CCS-America newsletter and consider subscribing to the NC Charter Coalition’s monthly charter parent newsletter, CharterBeat.
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Enroll for the 2025-2026 School Year!
We are currently taking applications for the 2025-2026 school year for all grade levels!
Remember, this year we are offering a new incentive for current CCS-A parents and staff members. When a new student applies for enrollment at a CCS-A school between 12/1/24 – 6/30/2025 and enters a current parent or staff member’s name and email in the “Referred By” section of the application, that parent/staff member will be emailed $25 of Shop RBA store credit for each referral!
BE SURE TO PROVIDE ALL NEEDED INFORMATION: The application must have the first and last name and email of the person providing the referral in order to receive the store credit.
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Welcome to Quarter 4!Welcome back! Here are some events to look forward to during our final quarter of the school year:
For a look at the entire 2024-2025 calendar, click on the link below.School Calendar**************
CCS-Southport Welcomes Amanda Sauls as New HeadmasterCCS-America is excited to announce the appointment of Amanda Sauls as the new Headmaster of Classical Charter Schools of Southport.In her former role as Assistant Headmaster, Mrs. Sauls effectively led the CCS-Southport middle school and demonstrated unwavering dedication to the school’s students. She has shown this devotion time and time again in every role in which she has served at CCS-America, including Teacher, Lead Teacher, and Operations Coordinator.With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education, Mrs. Sauls is deeply committed to her students and focuses her attention on ensuring they succeed. She will bring this same passion and commitment to her new position as Headmaster.”It is an honor to support the CCS-Southport community in this new role,” Mrs. Sauls stated. “I am excited for the opportunity to work with and serve the staff, parents, and students. Together, we will continue the long tradition of excellence that is synonymous with Classical Charter Schools of America and our system’s nationally ranked classical curriculum and instructional methods.”Steve Smith, Lead Headmaster at CCS-America, will serve as Southport’s interim Assistant Headmaster for the remainder of the school year. He emphasizes that both he and Mrs. Sauls have an open door policy and look forward to hearing from the community on how they can continue to improve the Southport campus.We are excited for Mrs. Sauls to bring her experience, vision, and unique blend of talents to the already excellent CCS-Southport team and ensure that the campus continues to flourish. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Headmaster Amanda Sauls.**************
CCS-America Softball and Baseball Season is Here!Softball and baseball have officially arrived at Classical Charter Schools of America! Our middle school teams from CCS-Leland, CCS-Southport, and CCS-Whiteville are hitting the field, showcasing their skills, hard work, and sportsmanship.The first games took place last week and were exciting and packed full of energy. A big shoutout to the CCS-Leland softball and baseball teams for their fantastic victories in our season openers! We can’t wait to see where the rest of the season will take us.Throughout the season, each team will play six games at our home field, Navassa Township District Park. Softball games begin at 4:00 PM, followed by the baseball games. If needed, a playoff game will be held on Thursday, May 27th.Join us for our next game on Thursday, April 10th, where CCS-Southport will face off against CCS-Whiteville. Come out and cheer on these incredible athletes!Go CCS-A Softball and Baseball!!Click the link below to see pictures from the first baseball and softball games of the year:CCS-Leland vs. CCS-WhitevilleTake a look at the entire CCS-A 2024-25 Middle School Sports Calendar:2024-25 Sports Calendar**************
Enroll for the 2025-2026 School Year!We are currently taking applications for the 2025-2026 school year for all grade levels!Remember, this year we are offering a new incentive for current CCS-A parents and staff members. When a new student applies for enrollment at a CCS-A school between 12/1/24 – 6/30/2025 and enters a current parent or staff member’s name and email in the “Referred By” section of the application, that parent/staff member will be emailed $25 of Shop RBA store credit for each referral!BE SURE TO PROVIDE ALL NEEDED INFORMATION: The application must have the first and last name and email of the person providing the referral in order to receive the store credit.ENROLL HERE
Top National Rankings for CCS-Leland and CCS-WhitevilleCCS-Leland and CCS-Whiteville have tied for #1 and #3, respectively, among more than 250 schools nationwide in the Classic Learning Test’s (CLT8) 
CCS-Leland Presents: Peter Pan!Middle school students at Classical Charter Schools of Leland presented their spring musical, Peter Pan, with performances on February 28th and March 1st.The talented Leland Show Choir wowed the crowd with their musical numbers and took everyone on a magical journey through Neverland. The musical highlighted the values of family, dependability, courage, and responsibility. These values also are emphasized in the Character Education curriculum at CCS-America. The musical was complete with fighting pirates, mischievous fairies, flying, and of course, a sprinkle of pixie dust.Congratulations to these students for putting on such a spectacular show, and a special thank you to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Steffel, and Ms. Hahn for all of their hard work in bringing this show to life.Check out pictures from the performances below:
CCS-America Spelling BeeOn February 26th, our annual CCS-America Spelling Bee was held in the Leland auditorium. Grade level winners from all four campuses joined together for a final spelling showdown.Hosted by Ali Cause-Nance, Dean of Math and Sciences, the event was full of excitement and friendly competition as students showed off their spelling abilities. The hard work and dedication of all the students was clear, and after a series of challenging rounds, a winner was crowned for each grade level.Check out the list of winners:
Students of the Month: DependabilityCCS-America students are recognized monthly for displaying a specific character trait from our School Pledge that they not only say, but practice in their daily lives.February’s character trait was Dependability. Dependable students do what they say they will and keep to their word, even if it is difficult to do so. Dependability is seen in the School Pledge as “I Pledge to be truthful in all my works.” Students apply these words to their everyday lives by being responsible decision-makers others can rely on.Congratulations to all of these students who demonstrated exemplary dependability. Check them out on the links below!
Enroll for the 2025-2026 School Year!We are currently taking applications for the 2025-2026 school year for all grade levels!Remember, this year we are offering a new incentive for current CCS-A parents and staff members. When a new student applies for enrollment at a CCS-A school between 12/1/24 – 6/30/2025 and enters a current parent or staff member’s name and email in the “Referred By” section of the application, that parent/staff member will be emailed $25 of 
