School News- 12/17/2025
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The Roger Bacon Academy and Classical Charter Schools of America family wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you for being a part of our school community. We hope you have a wonderful Holiday Break spent with loved ones, and we will see you back on January 6th for the start of a fantastic Quarter 3! **************
CCS-America Celebrates the Season Across our four CCS-America campuses, students and staff have found many ways to celebrate and get into the Christmas spirit. CCS-Wilmington held a Holiday Movie Night, where families came in PJs to watch The Polar Express, spend time together, and enjoy some holiday refreshments. CCS-Southport and CCS-Whiteville have taken part in Christmas Parades in their areas, showing off their CCS-America pride and spreading Christmas cheer. CCS-Southport also decorated a school-themed tree in Southport’s Winterfest-ival of Trees. CCS-Leland continued its yearly ‘Art of Christmas’ display. The display features seven paintings of the birth of Jesus, each created by a different artist in a different time. All students, parents, and community members are welcome to stop by and enjoy the display. There is still much more holiday fun to come! Tomorrow, each campus will host their Holiday Performances and Holiday Parties. On Dec.18, CCS-Leland will have its Holiday Light Show, followed by CCS-Southport and CCS-Whiteville on Dec. 19. Please look at your school’s Facebook page for more details. Join our campuses to celebrate the season! **************
Basketball is Back! The CCS-America middle school basketball season is officially underway, and it’s looking to be another exciting year. We’ve already had some very close and hard-fought games, highlighting the talent and teamwork across our teams. Congratulations to all our schools for securing wins early in the season! Adding to the excitement, each school’s cheerleaders (made up of students enrolled in the cheerleading elective) help cheer on their teams and pump up the crowd, making each game even more electric. Join us tomorrow, December 18th, for our last basketball game of 2025! CCS-Leland and CCS-Southport will play at the Leland campus, with the girls’ game tipping off at 4:00PM. The basketball season will continue after the break. Keep up to date with all CCS-America sports with our 2025-26 Middle School Sports Calendar! **************
2026-2027 Enrollment is OPEN! The holidays are the perfect time to remind your family and friends that Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is underway! 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, tuition-free locations. To access the application, click the “Visit and Enroll HERE” text next to the campus logo. Join our spectacular school community today! REMINDER: A Chrome or desktop browser are the best options for accessing the application. Safari does not work as well. **************
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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 
