The 10th Annual History Bowl

On Friday, April 24, the annual Classical Charter Schools of America History Bowl was held in the CCS-Leland auditorium. This year’s event was extra special, as it marked one decade of History Bowls!

To prepare for the competition, students participated in two mock contests and spent hours studying the up to 400 questions that could be asked. These questions correspond with CCS-America’s classical history curriculum. Each CCS-America campus sent a team in each of four grade levels (5-8) to compete in the History Bowl final.

Congratulations to CCS-Southport for bringing home the 5th grade trophy and to CCS-Leland for winning the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade trophies. Great job, teams!

All students on every team worked hard and demonstrated incredible history knowledge. They should be proud of their performances and the great job they did representing their campuses.

Check out photos from the impressive competition here:

10th Annual History Bowl Pictures

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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

This week, May 4–8, is Teacher Appreciation Week. Across every CCS-America campus, we are fortunate to have truly exceptional educators who inspire, support, and guide our students each day. We are excited to dedicate this week to recognizing and celebrating all that they do.

Students and parents, take a moment this week to express your gratitude towards your teachers. A simple thank-you note, a kind word, or a thoughtful gesture can go a long way in showing teachers just how much they are valued.

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”

-Albert Einstein

To all our teachers, thank you for your dedication, hard work, and passion. Our school community is stronger because of you. We appreciate everything you do today and every day!

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CCS-Southport Presents Wonderland

Last Friday, May 1, CCS-Southport’s middle school Drama and Show Choir students put on their production of Wonderland, the spring musical!

They first did an afternoon performance for all K-5 students, captivating them with wonderful songs, fun costumes, and wacky jokes. They also gave a nighttime performance for parents and members of the community. Both audiences loved the show and could see all the hard work put into it.

Congratulations, CCS-Southport, on these fantastic performances! Thank you to Jamison Adams and Kimberly Boumpani for their hard work in putting this production on.

Don’t forget, two more CCS-America campuses will be performing their spring musicals this month:

CCS-Wilmington’s The Little Mermaid– May 6 at 5pm

CCS-Leland’s Wonderland– May 22 at 5pm

CCS-Southport Wonderland Performance

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And the 2026 FASTAR® Champion is…

CCS-Southport hosted the 12th Annual FASTAR® Race of Champions on Wednesday, April 29th. All first through fifth place winners in each race from each CCS-America campus came to this final competition to race as a team.

Students sped through their reading section and math facts, showing incredible skill and accuracy. In the end, CCS-Leland emerged victorious!

Congratulations to CCS-Leland, their competitors, and all the students invited to participate in the Race of Champions!

FASTAR Race of Champions Pictures

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Students of the Month: Respect

CCS-America students are recognized monthly for displaying a specific character trait from our School Pledge that they not only recite daily, but also practice in their lives.

The character trait for April was Respect. Students who show respect treat others and themselves with honor and dignity. Respect is shown in the School Pledge as “I pledge to be obedient and loyal to those in authority.” CCS-America students apply these words to their everyday lives by treating adults with courtesy, using good manners, and treating their peers the way they want to be treated.

Congratulations to all these students who demonstrated exemplary respect!

CCS-Leland

CCS-Southport

CCS-Whiteville

CCS-Wilmington

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We Still Have Spots Open!

The 2026-2027 school year is almost here, and there is still time to enroll! We have seats open across all grade levels and all campuses.

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.

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Students, Start Your Pencils!

Last week, all campuses held their annual FASTAR® (Fluent Academic Skills Tournament in Arithmetic and Reading) races. 

Family members and classmates cheered our elementary racers on as they lined up in their racing lanes. As soon as the race started, students sped to the finish line, first reading a passage aloud and finishing with sheets of math facts. The middle school ‘pit crew’ members helped time the racers, pump up the crowd, and ensured the event went as planned. 

Trophies were given out to the top five finishers in each race, as well as to the pole position winner (the racer with the fastest qualifying time). The campus winners will face off at the FASTAR Race of Champions on April 29 at the CCS-Southport campus. The school team with the fastest overall average time will take home the 2026 FASTAR® Champion Trophy!

Congratulations to all our racers, and thank you to the pit crew, family members, and classmates for cheering them on!

Check out FASTAR® pictures from each campus below:

CCS-Leland

CCS-Southport

CCS-Whiteville

CCS-Wilmington

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Celebrating Our Office Managers

Today, April 22, is Administrative Professionals Day, and we are proud to highlight the individuals who keep our campuses running smoothly. Every day, our office managers work to support students, parents, and staff. They are an essential part of creating and maintaining a strong and supportive learning environment at each campus. 

Sheri Bordeaux, CCS-Leland

Breann Byrum, CCS-Southport

Crystal Morgan, CCS-Whiteville

Laura Messer, CCS-Wilmington

Cristy Connolly, RBA Corporate Office

We also want to give a big thank you to all of our amazing office assistants. We couldn’t do this without you!

The next time you see one of our office managers or assistants, be sure to thank them and let them know how much they are appreciated.

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CCS-Whiteville Presents Wonderland

On April 10, middle school students from CCS-Whiteville’s Drama and Show Choir electives put on their spring musical, Wonderland! Parents and community members gathered to see the results of these talented students’ hard work.

The performance took the audience down the rabbit hole as they followed Alice’s adventure through Wonderland, complete with the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and other classic characters. The musical emphasized the importance of embracing one’s true self while also highlighting key CCS-America character traits, including determination, self-control, and courage.

CCS-Southport and CCS-Leland will perform their productions of Wonderland later this semester (May 1 and May 22, respectively), while CCS-Wilmington will present The Little Mermaid on May 6. Don’t miss out on these exciting upcoming performances!

Great job, CCS-Whiteville, and a special thanks to April Coleman and Magnolia Hunt for their hard work as well in bringing this production to life!

Wonderland Performance Pictures

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We Still Have Spots Open!

The 2026-2027 school year is almost here, and there is still time to enroll! We have seats open across all grade levels and all campuses.

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.

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Quarter 4 is Here!

Welcome back for the final quarter of the 2025-2026 school year! Be sure to look out for these upcoming events:

For a look at the full 2025-2026 calendar, click on the link below:

School Calendar

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Softball and Baseball are Back at CCS-America!

Softball and baseball are back for another exciting season at CCS-America! Our second season is underway, with our middle school teams from CCS-Leland, CCS-Southport, and CCS-Whiteville building from last year and continuing to showcase their skills, hard work, and teamwork.

In the first three games, played before the break, our student athletes exhibited energy, passion, skill, and school spirit. Congratulations to all three campuses for getting wins in these early games. We are looking forward to more excitement and competition in the contests that lie ahead. 

There are six more games left in the CCS-America season, so don’t miss out on this chance to cheer for your team! Our softball games are played first, beginning at 4:00. They are immediately followed by the baseball game.

Join us tomorrow, April 9, for the next game. CCS-Whiteville will take on CCS-Leland at Navassa Township Park. Come show your support for our student-athletes as they represent their campus with pride!

Be sure to check out the updated CCS-A Middle School Sports Calendar for the full schedule of games this season:

2025-26 Sports Calendar

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Students of the Month: Gratefulness

CCS-America students are recognized monthly for displaying a specific character trait from our School Pledge that they not only say but also practice in their daily lives.

The character trait for March was Gratefulness. Students who demonstrate gratefulness recognize and appreciate the people, opportunities, and things in their lives. This trait is reflected in our School Pledge as “I pledge to be virtuous in all my deeds.” Students bring these words to life by valuing the people around them, using polite expressions like “please” and “thank you,” and taking time to show appreciation for what they have.

Congratulations to all these students who showed exemplary gratefulness. Check them out on the links below!

CCS-Leland

CCS-Southport

CCS-Whiteville

CCS-Wilmington

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We Still Have Spots Open!

The 2026-2027 school year is almost here, and there is still time to enroll! We have seats open across all grade levels and all campuses.

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.

LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW!

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RBA Cheerleading Teams Capture Three National Championships

We are proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement by our RBA Reign Athletics Cheerleading program! Earlier this month, our RBA cheerleading teams traveled to Disney World to compete at the Quest National Championship in hopes of reclaiming the title of national champions. After multiple days of competition and lots of hard work, RBA brought home national titles in three divisions!

This year’s national champion teams are:

Silver Flame – 10U Level 1

Black Ice – 12U Level 2

Royalty – 14U Level 1

All of these athletes have demonstrated exceptional commitment and hard work throughout the year. Their success on the national stage reflects their dedication and passion for the sport, as well as their values of perseverance and teamwork.

We would also like to extend a big thank you to the RBA coaches and staff! These victories would not have been possible without their guidance and support.

Congratulations once again to all our athletes and coaches on this remarkable accomplishment. We are incredibly proud of you!

For those interested in joining this award-winning program, please contact Coach Lafave at rbaathletics@gmail.com for more information.Go RBA Cheerleading!

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Mastering the Alphabet: Kindergarten Letterland Parade

The mastery of the alphabet is essential for every young learner. Knowing the shape and sound of each letter (both uppercase and lowercase) ensures our kindergarteners have a good foundation to build on as they continue their education.

To help students learn the alphabet, they are taught the ‘Letterland Song,’ which assigns a character to each letter. Through the Letterland song and characters, CCS-A kindergarteners master all 44 sounds in the English language and their major recurring spelling patterns.

To celebrate this mastery, each CCS-A campus recently had its annual Letterland Parade. Students and teachers dressed up as their favorite Letterland characters and proudly marched around their campus. Parents, staff, and older students cheered them on and helped them celebrate this accomplishment.

Congratulations, kindergarteners!

Check out pictures from each campus’s Letterland Parade below:

Leland

Southport

Whiteville

Wilmington

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Exploring Washington, D.C.

On March 12, eighth grade students from CCS-Southport and CCS-Leland traveled to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., for an educational and unforgettable field trip.

Our eighth graders have spent the past nine years at CCS-A studying our nation’s history and founding. This trip provided them with the opportunity to experience that history firsthand, making connections to what they have learned in the classroom while deepening their understanding of American history and government.

They spent the weekend touring many historic landmarks and monuments, including the U.S. Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Washington Monument, Ford’s Theatre, the Lincoln Memorial, and more.

They also explored several museums within the Smithsonian Institution.

By learning alongside their classmates, our eighth graders created memories that will last a lifetime. They will carry these experiences with them beyond their time at CCS-America and continue to understand the importance of being active, informed citizens of the United States.

Washington, D.C. Trip Photos

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We Still Have Spots Open!

The 2026-2027 school year is quickly approaching. There is still time to enroll! We have seats open across all grade levels and all campuses.

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.

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NC Office of Charter Schools Praises CCS-Whiteville

On February 25, the NC Office of Charter Schools (OCS) visited and toured CCS-Whiteville. Brandi Gill and Julie Whetzel, representatives from the OCS, performed an extensive on-site inspection and did observed classrooms.

During their visit, they observed many positive practices. Among those praised in their evaluation were CCS-Whiteville’s strong communication system, setting clear behavioral and instructional expectations, effective curriculum materials and resources, valuable professional development for staff, and promoting teacher and student retention. They also commended CCS-Whiteville for improving academic growth in 2024-2025, exceeding growth expectations.

The full list of CCS-Whiteville ‘glowing practices’ can be seen here: OCS CCS-Whiteville Glowing Practices

Gill and Whetzel also held both parent and staff focus groups.

In the parent focus group, parents praised CCS-Whiteville for its effective communications, providing an education that meets student needs, instructional methods, structured environment, and year-round schedule.

In the staff focus group, staff members praised CCS-Whiteville’s effective curriculum, positive atmosphere, environment of support and collaboration, and mission. They also noted how the staff truly feels and acts like a family and emphasized how students who graduate from CCS-Whiteville are excelling after graduation.

We are grateful to the OCS for taking the time to visit and are very proud of the praise and positive comments CCS-Whiteville received.

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Students of the Month: Dependability

Virtue is an essential part of CCS-America’s classical curriculum. Students are recognized monthly for displaying a specific character trait. Throughout the month, they learn and practice this trait. They also recite it daily in our School Pledge.

February’s character trait was Dependability. Dependable students keep their word and do what they say they will, even if it is difficult to do so. Dependability is seen in the School Pledge as “I Pledge to be truthful in all my works.” Students apply these words to their everyday lives by being responsible decision-makers on whom others can depend on.

Congratulations to all these students who demonstrated exceptional dependability. Check them out on the links below!

CCS-Leland

CCS-Southport

CCS-Whiteville

CCS-Wilmington

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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 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.

Alexis Reynolds: CCS-Whiteville

“She loves each and every student that enters her classroom. She is such a positive influence in their lives. I am so grateful for all she does for my child each and every day.” -Kindergarten Parent

Mrs. Reynolds serves as the Lead Kindergarten Teacher at CCS-Whiteville. She began at the campus as a Teacher Assistant in 2021 and worked her way up to Teacher and then Lead Teacher. Mrs. Reynolds truly cares about each of her students and approaches her class with patience and positivity. She is passionate about teaching and instilling a lifelong love of learning in every student she interacts with.

Click HERE to see what goal Mrs. Reynolds aims to accomplish by teaching.

Samantha Summerlin: CCS-Southport

“She holds herself to a high standard when it comes to the kids, their safety, and communication with parents. She puts a lot of thought into making the classroom a very fun, safe, and educational place.” -First Grade Parent

Mrs. Summerlin serves as the Lead First Grade Teacher at CCS-Southport. She has been part of the CCS-America family for almost four years. She is a terrific teacher and always encourages her students to give their best, guiding them towards excellence. She works hard and is a strong leader for her team. She makes a special connection with every student in her classroom and ensures they feel comfortable and heard.

Click HERE to see what Mrs. Summerlin’s favorite part of teaching is.

Melissa Sprankle: CCS-Wilmington

“Her empathy empowers my child to show kindness to others. Her encouragement helps my child build confidence.” -Kindergarten Parent

Ms. Sprankle serves as the Kindergarten Teacher Assistant at CCS-Wilmington. She started with the school in 2024 and quickly became an integral part of the CCS-Wilmington family. She finds joy in helping students learn and understand new concepts. She forms personal relationships with all the students around her, even taking the extra step to learn about their hobbies and interests to better connect with them.

Click HERE to see Ms. Sprankle’s favorite part about being a teacher.

Stephanie Stone: CCS-Leland

“She has been so kind and patient with my child. My child is so appreciative and talks so highly of her.” -Fifth Grade Parent

Ms. Stone is a Fifth Grade Teacher at CCS-Leland. She joined the school in 2022 as a Grant Instructional Specialist and returned in 2023 in a teacher position. She is a kind and caring teacher who is deeply invested in her students’ progress and success. She consistently goes above and beyond to support their academic and personal growth, making sure each student receives the guidance and encouragement they need.

Click HERE to see what Ms. Stone loves about working in education.

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We Still Have Spots Open!

The 2026-2027 school year is quickly approaching. There is still time to enroll! We have seats open across all grade levels and all campuses.

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.

LEARN MORE AND ENROLL NOW!

REMINDER: A Chrome or desktop browser are the best options for accessing the application.

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