School News- 4/22/2026
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Students, Start Your Pencils! Last week, all campuses held their annual FASTAR® (Fluent Academic Skills Tournament in Arithmetic and Reading) races. Family members and classmates cheered our elementary racers on as they lined up in their racing lanes. As soon as the race started, students sped to the finish line, first reading a passage aloud and finishing with sheets of math facts. The middle school ‘pit crew’ members helped time the racers, pump up the crowd, and ensured the event went as planned. Trophies were given out to the top five finishers in each race, as well as to the pole position winner (the racer with the fastest qualifying time). The campus winners will face off at the FASTAR Race of Champions on April 29 at the CCS-Southport campus. The school team with the fastest overall average time will take home the 2026 FASTAR® Champion Trophy! Congratulations to all our racers, and thank you to the pit crew, family members, and classmates for cheering them on! Check out FASTAR® pictures from each campus below: **************
Celebrating Our Office Managers Today, April 22, is Administrative Professionals Day, and we are proud to highlight the individuals who keep our campuses running smoothly. Every day, our office managers work to support students, parents, and staff. They are an essential part of creating and maintaining a strong and supportive learning environment at each campus. Sheri Bordeaux, CCS-Leland Breann Byrum, CCS-Southport Crystal Morgan, CCS-Whiteville Laura Messer, CCS-Wilmington Cristy Connolly, RBA Corporate Office We also want to give a big thank you to all of our amazing office assistants. We couldn’t do this without you! The next time you see one of our office managers or assistants, be sure to thank them and let them know how much they are appreciated. **************
CCS-Whiteville Presents Wonderland On April 10, middle school students from CCS-Whiteville’s Drama and Show Choir electives put on their spring musical, Wonderland! Parents and community members gathered to see the results of these talented students’ hard work. The performance took the audience down the rabbit hole as they followed Alice’s adventure through Wonderland, complete with the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and other classic characters. The musical emphasized the importance of embracing one’s true self while also highlighting key CCS-America character traits, including determination, self-control, and courage. CCS-Southport and CCS-Leland will perform their productions of Wonderland later this semester (May 1 and May 22, respectively), while CCS-Wilmington will present The Little Mermaid on May 6. Don’t miss out on these exciting upcoming performances! Great job, CCS-Whiteville, and a special thanks to April Coleman and Magnolia Hunt for their hard work as well in bringing this production to life! Wonderland Performance Pictures **************
We Still Have Spots Open! The 2026-2027 school year is almost here, and there is still time to enroll! We have seats open across all grade levels and all campuses. All prospective students (including siblings of current students) can enroll online for the upcoming school year at www.EnrollRBA.com for any of our four top-ranking locations. To access the application, click the “Visit and Enroll HERE” text next to the campus logo that you wish to enroll. REMINDER: A Chrome or desktop browser are the best options for accessing the application. *************
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Basketball Champions NamedAfter a competitive and exciting CCS-America Middle School basketball season, two teams have come out on top!Congratulations to our 2025-2026 girls’ champions, CCS-Leland! They finished the season with an impressive 5-1 record.Congratulations to our 2025-2026 boys’ champions, CCS-Whiteville! They finished the season with the same great 5-1 record.Every team had a fantastic season and improved so much from beginning to end. The season was full of close games, great plays, and spirited fans. We are proud of all our athletes for such a great season!Special thanks to the coaches, referees, Mrs. Rexroad, and Mrs. Lafave. We are excited for the CCS-America sports program to continue to grow!
Students of the Month: HonestyVirtue is an important part of CCS-America’s classical curriculum. Each month, we recognize students for displaying a specific character trait from our School Pledge that they not only say, but practice in their daily lives.January’s character trait was Honesty. Honest students are truthful in both their words and their actions. Honesty is seen in the School Pledge as “I Pledge to be truthful in all my works.” Students apply these words by telling the truth, following the rules, and not exaggerating facts.Congratulations to all CCS-A students who exemplified honesty this month!Check out January’s honorees:
CCS-America Staff SpotlightsCCS-America prides itself on having the best, most encouraging, and most positive staff members. Law 1 of the Roger Bacon Academy states “Reward good behavior- you’ll get more of it.” Teachers who consistently encourage and reward positive behavior will get more of it in return and foster meaningful, lasting relationships with their students.While we value and are grateful for all our amazing staff members, we would like to highlight a few who have stood out on recent parent surveys as going above and beyond to reward positive behavior and build impactful student relationships.
Nora Gail Terry: CCS-Whiteville“She puts real effort into helping her students learn and grow. She’s patient, organized, and truly understands how to connect with her students. It’s clear she cares about their success – not just in school, but in life.” -First Grade ParentMrs. Terry serves as the Lead First Grade Teacher at CCS-Whiteville. She has taught Kindergarten and First Grade at CCS-America for over fifteen years, working with and helping our youngest learners develop a love for reading and literature. She puts in extra time and effort to make sure her students understand and are learning to their fullest potential.Click 
Sarah Jones: CCS-Leland“We appreciate the time, care, and heart she pours into helping these kids grow and shine. She makes such a difference!“ -Sixth Grade ParentMrs. Jones serves as the Lead Sixth Grade Teacher at CCS-Leland. She has taught at CCS-America for almost 5 years, working hard daily to create a positive classroom environment that ensures the success of her students. She supports and leads the entire Sixth Grade team. She is a teacher who shows strength, courage, confidence, and determination in everything she does, and teaches her students to do the same.Click 
Chelsea Nichols: CCS-Wilmington“She took the time to be patient with my child through rough times, and now my child has learned so much through her teaching!” -Fourth Grade ParentMs. Nichols serves as a Fourth Grade Teacher and Lead 3-5 Teacher at CCS-Wilmington. She has taught at CCS-America for over a year, jumping right into things and working hard to create a positive and safe space for her students. She makes and fosters genuine connections with her students and puts in the extra effort to make them feel confident about what they are learning.Click 
Sarah Owen: CCS-Southport“She is always there to help and will go above and beyond to get whatever it is you need. She truly gets to know our children and loves them and wants them to succeed and be happy.” -Southport ParentMs. Owen serves as an Office Assistant at CCS-Southport and is the face of the middle school office. She has been working at the Southport campus since the opening of their middle school. She is always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile no matter the challenges of the day. She loves being a part of the daily lives of students, families, and staff and finds it very rewarding to watch elementary students grow and transition into students ready for high school.Click 
We Still Have Spots Open!There is still time to enroll for the 2026-2027 school year! We have seats open across all grade levels and all campuses.All prospective students (including siblings of current students) can enroll online for the upcoming school year at