From all of us at CCS, we pray your family experiences a season overflowing with joy, fellowship, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Thank you to our partners who continue to highlight student-athletes and the great things happening at Central Christian.
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Early this morning, a bomb threat was made to Central Christian School. Out of an abundance of caution, the school immediately evacuated students from the premises upon becoming aware of the threat and promptly contacted local authorities. While we did not believe this to be a credible threat, we took every precaution to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
The Hutchinson Police Department conducted a thorough sweep of the entire campus, including every classroom and all areas of the building, and found no device or evidence of a threat. We are extremely grateful for our partnership with the Hutchinson Police Department and for their quick, diligent response in ensuring the safety of everyone on campus.
The Police Department has shared with our administrative team that similar automated threats have been made to other schools across the country in recent days, including from the same phone number that contacted us. This information indicates that this was not a specific or targeted threat toward our school.
While this is not how we hoped to begin Christmas break—and we know our students were looking forward to their Christmas parties—we believe this was the right decision. Any threat to our school, regardless of perceived severity, will always be taken seriously.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As we celebrate this season, may we reflect on the blessing of what Christ has done for us—dying in our place and offering new life to all who believe. Let us run to Him with full assurance of faith.
Sincerely,
Dr. John Walker, Superintendent
💥 Total Sales (excluding tax): $2,863
👉 That's almost DOUBLE our goal! 🎉
Thank you to every student, family, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this such a huge success. Your generosity supports learning and a love for reading, and we are so grateful!
🎉 K–5 Christmas Parties
Our elementary students (Grades K–5) will enjoy classroom celebrations beginning at 10:30 a.m.
🕒 K–12 Early Release
All students will dismiss early as we begin our Christmas break. Please plan accordingly for pickup.
We’re grateful for this season and the time to celebrate the greatest gift of all, our Savior Jesus Christ. 💚🎁🙏
Last week, CCS junior Reese Swanson was named Ad Astra Radio Athlete of the Week in recognition of her strong start to the girls basketball season. We’re proud of her hard work, leadership, and impact on the court.
Way to represent the Cougars well, Reese!
Homecoming Chapel will take place on Tuesday, January 13, at 9:30 a.m. We invite our families and school community to join us as we gather in worship and celebrate what God is doing in the lives of our students.
If you will have a student in kindergarten next school year, priority applications for kindergarten are open! 🎉
It may feel far away, but kindergarten enrollment is just around the corner! We’re anticipating a full kindergarten class for the 2026–2027 school year, and we want to give our current CCS families the first opportunity to save a spot at Central Christian School.
✨ Early Admissions Perk: From now through the end of December, we’re waiving the $75 application fee for our current families!
📝 Submit your admissions application before enrollment opens to the public on Monday, January 5, because spots will fill up fast!
👉 Start your application here: https://www.cougarsccs.com/page/apply1
If you have questions, please contact Amber Osner.
Did you know that our superintendent, Dr. John Walker, and his son Collin wrote and published a short novel together? Collin is a CCS 5th grader!
They started this project months ago. After Dr. Walker shared stories from his backpacking trips with his kids, Collin thought he could make the story better and wanted to write a short novel. So, together they wrote Campgrounds: The Ouachita Mountains, an adventurous short novel. Way to go, Collin and Dr. Walker!
Consider supporting their work by purchasing a copy for your child, grandchild, or for your personal enjoyment. You can get your copy here: https://a.co/d/e5YgMnb
Last night, our K–12 students filled the stage with music, praise, and the true spirit of Christmas at our Annual Christmas Concert! 🎶
We are so grateful to all who joined us to celebrate the birth of our Savior. It’s always a blessing to see our students sharing their gifts and glorifying God through music.
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Angie Huck and Mrs. Charlene Reynolds, our dedicated music directors, for all they do in teaching and guiding our students to share their gifts with joy.
Thank you for caring so well for one another!
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👫 Seventh grade Big Buddies spent time with our early education students, sharing fun activities and making memories together.
🚌 Sixth grade Career Quest visited Collins Bus to tour the facility and explore the wide variety of career opportunities available. Career Quest offers career exploration opportunities to Reno County 6th grade students to help bridge the gap between education and business.
🚀 Fifth graders had an informative time at Kansas Starbase in Salina, exploring science, technology, engineering, and more!
📚 First graders enjoyed story time with Grandma Johnston, who reads favorite books, brings puppets, and spends one-on-one time listening to students read.
We love seeing our students grow academically, socially, and in their career awareness!
Join us on Friday, December 12, for a warm cup of coffee, good conversation, and a chance to catch up with our school community.
📅 Friday, December 12
🕗 9:00 a.m.
📍 CCS Conference Room
Start your morning with us. We’d love to see you there!
Join us for a beautiful evening celebrating the joy, peace, and hope of Christmas!
🎄 Thursday, December 11, 2025
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
🎶 Concert Begins: 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public
This special all-school concert features vocal and instrumental performances by students from all grades, kindergarten through Grade 12. Enjoy a meaningful night of music, creative collaborations, and the unique opportunities our small school setting provides. We can’t wait to share this joyful celebration of the season with you!
Don't forget that the CCS Book Fair is happening this week in the library! Stop by to browse great books, shop for gifts, and support our school.
Every purchase helps our library grow, and books make excellent Christmas gifts! 📖
Reminders: The book fair will not be taking place on Wednesday, December 10. To shop at the book fair on Thursday, December 11, please enter through the outside library door located on the west side of the building.
Caleb's celebration of life will be at 10:00 a.m. at CrossPoint Church.
From the Reno County Child Care Task Force:
🎉 Congratulations to the Reno County Child Care Task Force Provider of the Month for November: Bonnie Bailey!
This long-time Central Christian School teacher continues her legacy in a new building, and with a handful of children at home (literally, she has five 👋👶), it’s no surprise that Bonnie Bailey is great with kids!
💬 "At the time I applied, I knew I enjoyed being around children, but wasn’t aware how well the job would fit me. I’m glad to have a career in childcare!” — Bonnie
Nominator Sharon Kauffman, Director of Central Christian Preschool & Child Care, knows what a wonderful asset she is to the team:
💬 "She is a very caring and loving teacher and provides a wonderful environment for learning. Mrs. Bailey is loved by her students, their parents, and her fellow teachers as well. We appreciate her dedication and hard work!"
📖 Read Bonnie’s story here:
https://www.renocountychildcare.com/post/provider-of-the-month-bonnie-bailey
Many of our students are preparing for new gifts this Christmas, making it the perfect time to donate gently used toys that are still in great condition but no longer being played with at home.
What We’re Looking For:
- Clean, gently used toys
- Preschool-friendly items (blocks, puzzles, pretend play items, trucks/cars, dolls, books, etc.)
- Please avoid anything broken, missing pieces, or too large to store
Drop-Off Details:
📍 Location: CCS K–12 Front Office or early education school
📅 Dates: Now through Friday, December 19
🕒 Time: During business hours
Thank you for helping us fill our preschool rooms with creativity, imagination, and joy this Christmas season. Your generosity is a blessing to our littlest learners!
🥇 Top Sellers
Secondary Students
- 1st: Caleb Weaver – 62 pastries
- 2nd: Cale Datillo – 59 pastries
(Five secondary students sold 20+ pastries and earned a Chick-fil-A lunch!)
Elementary Students
- 1st: Kolby Heide – 49 pastries
- 2nd: Brooklyn Barnhart – 38 pastries
(Nine elementary students sold 20+ pastries and earned a pizza party.)
Early Education School
Top seller: Rip Wondra – 29 pastries
Hard work and generosity are making a big difference at CCS!
