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November: Grace, Growth, and Generosity

November 05, 2025
By Josh Kristoff, Principal

Mrs. Walling and I are always amazed at how fast the school year flies by. I can’t believe it’s already November! By God’s grace, we have been able to create lots of positive momentum thus far and we pray that it will only continue to grow. Here are a few highlights as we reflect on what has already happened and look forward to what’s ahead.

Called for a Purpose – Studying the Book of Ephesians

Personally, I have loved how we are slowly walking through Ephesians this year. The reading of God’s Word in every chapel has aligned our students and speakers’ hearts and minds in a special way. Additionally, the truths that we have been unpacking are resonating with our students and challenging them to live in light of their calling.

WINs

This school year, we introduced our WIN time, which stands for What’s Important Now. This is a flexible time where students and teachers creatively and purposefully use time to help students in their educational pursuits as well as provide opportunities for them to grow as people. A few WINs to highlight are:

Bible and Prayer Room (HS)

Zumba with Mrs. Pettersen (HS)

Reading Rooms (JH)

Performing Arts Group Practices

Veterans Keeping Us Safe

At the JH/HS, we are blessed to have many veterans and spouses of veterans working on our campus. Right now, we want to highlight our safety and security veterans who ensure our campus is safe every day.

Michael Hawkins – Campus Security Officer

  • Sargeant Major in Army  
  • 39 years of service
  • 6 deployments  
  • Began his career in the infantry ended up in sci-ops/civil affairs

Jon Wallstrom

  • Corporal E4 Marine
  • 5 ½ years of service
  • 2 deployments to Iraq
  • Rifleman

Night of Generosity – November 15

We are eagerly anticipating the Night of Generosity. We are always blown away by the generosity of our community. Click HERE for more information.

I-Term Kickoff

IMPACT Term (I-Term) is one of the most life-changing experiences that we offer at CCS. Our students are commissioned to live out the gospel by serving others and sharing the good news of Jesus! In December, I-Term will officially begin with our annual kickoff breakfast full of praise, a powerful message, pancakes, and more!

God is doing great things at CCS, and we look forward to reflecting further on his goodness during this upcoming season of gratitude and community.

 

Josh Kristoff

HS Principal

 

Jenny Walling

JH Principal