School News- 1/28/2026
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CCS-Wilmington Walks in MLK Parade Every year, on the third Monday in January, our country honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with MLK Day. The City of Wilmington joins in this celebration with its annual downtown Parade. After a hiatus in 2025, this well-loved event returned this year, with Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington proudly marching alongside nearly one hundred other participants. Despite the cold weather, Third Street in downtown Wilmington was lined with people celebrating, watching, and cheering. This marks the eleventh year that CCS-Wilmington has participated in the Parade, and we are honored to once again be part of an event that brings the community together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of peace and perseverance. Check out pictures of our participation in the Parade: CCS-Wilmington MLK Parade Pictures **************
Mock History Bowls As a classical charter school, history is an important part of CCS-America’s curriculum. Beginning in Kindergarten, students begin learning chronological classical history. Content from other classes lines up with the time period being discussed in history class, allowing students to reach a comprehensive understanding as each subject informs the other. This continues as students rise in grade level. Once students reach fifth grade, they have the opportunity to participate in the CCS-America History Bowl, a highly anticipated event that gives students the chance to show off their historical knowledge. Each campus puts together four teams, one for each grade level from fifth to eighth grade. Students prepare for the History Bowl for months, studying and memorizing up to 400 classical history questions that could be asked during the fast-paced competition. To practice, the teams from all campuses meet twice before the real competition takes place for Mock History Bowls, where students can see and understand the flow of the competition. The first Mock History Bowl took place on November 13th, while the second took place on January 21st. Students improved so much from the first practice to the next. The teams are very competitive and are looking forward to showing off their skills and winning their grade level’s trophy. We are excited to see their impressive performances at the Final History Bowl, which will take place in March! **************
CCS-America Staff Spotlights CCS-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 of 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.
Meagan Faircloth: CCS-Southport “She has a beautiful personality and greets us at drop off every morning. You can tell she cares a lot by the way she starts her day with high energy, positivity, and putting extra in. She SHINES.”-Southport Parent Mrs. Faircloth serves as an Exceptional Children (EC) Assistant at CCS-Southport. She has been working at the campus since 2021 and has spent the past five years building positive relationships with students, parents, and staff members. She is a shining example of positivity on campus, always going out of her way to brighten the day of everyone she interacts with. She is known by the CCS-Southport community for bringing joy to the mornings and setting an incredible tone for the day. Click HERE to see what Mrs. Faircloth loves most about being an educator!
Mary Singletary-Hinson: CCS-Whiteville “I am truly thankful for her dedication and the way she continually goes above and beyond to help my child learn and grow.” -Fifth Grade Parent Mrs. Singletary-Hinson serves as the Lead Fifth Grade Teacher at CCS-Whiteville. She has spent the last five years fostering growth and learning within her students, starting as a Teacher Assistant and now a Lead Teacher. Even on difficult days, she pours love into her students because she knows that she is teaching them to do the same to others, making the world a little better every day. She calls her students her “greatest teachers” because they teach her patience, endurance, and how to be courageous. Click HERE to see what being a teacher has taught Mrs. Singletary-Hinson and why she loves to educate!
Nikki Chaney: CCS-Leland “She does an amazing job building relationships with her students so that they admire, trust, and respect her.” -First Grade Parent Mrs. Chaney serves as the Lead First Grade Teacher at CCS-Leland. She has taught at CCS-America for over 11 years, consistently showing her love and dedication to her students. Her energy and positive attitude radiate through her classroom, making learning engaging, fun, and interesting for her students. Click HERE to see what motivates Mrs. Chaney to be a teacher!
Michel’le Pendergrass: CCS-Wilmington “She is an absolutely amazing teacher who builds lasting relationships with her students! We are so thankful for her and the love she pours into my child.” -Kindergarten Parent Ms. Pendergrass serves as a Kindergarten teacher and Lead K-2 Teacher at CCS-Wilmington. She has taught at CCS-America for almost 10 years, always going above and beyond to make sure her students are prepared to succeed after Kindergarten. Her patience, empathy, and encouragement inspire her students to keep working and learning, even when they encounter obstacles. Click HERE to see what Ms. Pendergrass finds special about being a teacher!
2026-2027 Enrollment is OPEN! The time to enroll for the upcoming school year is NOW! The Open Enrollment period ends THIS FRIDAY, January 30th. Enroll before then to secure your spot for the 2026-2027 school year! 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. ************** |
Celebrating Our HeroesEvery year, CCS-America campuses hold their annual Veterans Day programs. Family members, veterans, and community members are invited to join each campus for a celebration dedicated to those who keep our country safe and protect our freedom.This year, under the guidance of their dedicated music teachers, students performed patriotic songs in honor of our veterans and the sacrifices they have made. Students worked hard and practiced diligently to make their performances the best they could be.Veterans, thank you for all you have done for us and for the United States of America. It was an honor to welcome you to our campuses and express our gratitude through these performances.Check out pictures from each campus below:
Happy 250th Birthday to the Marines!Founded on November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has spent the last 250 years serving our country with honor and bravery. Marines have fought from the shores of Tripoli to the valleys of Afghanistan- always the most-ready when the nation is least-ready.Marines always answer the call of the Nation. On any given day, nearly 38,000 Marines are forward deployed around the globe, enabling them to be the first on scene, first to help, first to contain a brewing crisis, and if required to do so, first to fight anywhere for as long as it takes. Marines stand always ready.Those who have worn the uniform continue to serve through the way they live their lives, leading the way in their communities and embodying the spirit of “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” At CCS-America, we are lucky to have multiple former Marines on our staff and serving at our schools. They bring to our campuses their core values of honor, courage, and commitment, living out their motto Semper Fidelis—‘Always Faithful.’The Roger Bacon Academy:Mr. Steve Smith, served from 1979-2006, retired as a Sergeant MajorMs. Katie Boyce, served from 2007-2011, CorporalCCS-LelandMr. Robert Wingett, served from 1981-2002, retired as a Master SergeantMr. Joe Flores, served from 2011-2019, SergeantMs. Stephanie Doyle, served from 2007-2010, Lance CorporalCCS-WhitevilleMr. Christopher Mitchell, served from 1994-2000, CorporalHappy Birthday, Marines! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our freedom and safety!Please join us in celebrating 250 years of the Marine Corps’ faithful service to our nation.*************
What is Ready Position?At CCS-America, we believe that strong learning begins with strong habits. One of these important habits is ‘ready position’, a posture that prepares students for instruction and helps them stay focused in the classroom.To achieve ready position, students sit facing forward with their chairs scooted under their desks and their feet flat on the floor. They fold their hands on their desks, keep their heads up, and direct their eyes towards the board, awaiting instruction. This position signals that they are prepared to listen, learn, and fully engage with the lesson.By practicing ready position every day, students build positive habits that they will carry with them beyond their time at CCS-America.*************
Open Enrollment Begins December 1st!Now is the time to spread the word—Open Enrollment begins in less than 2 weeks!On Monday, December 1st, enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open. We encourage families to submit applications as soon as possible to secure their spot in our school lotteries. Invite your friends and family to join our unique network of classical charter schools!Once Open Enrollment begins, new students can begin the enrollment process at