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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. ************** |
