CCA Kicks Off 2023-2024 Athletics & Extracurricular Activities

Now that the 2023-2024 school year is underway, it is time to kick off athletics and extracurricular activities. CCA desires to provide our students with ample opportunities to engage in meaningful activities outside of the classroom.

Athletics for the first quarter include elementary and middle school cross country. Leah Pugh is the middle school coach, and Katie Irvin is the elementary coach. Practice has already started and meets start soon. We invite 3^rd-8^th grade CCA students and homeschoolers to join our cross country teams. The cost is $60 for CCA students and $80 for homeschoolers. A current sports physical is required in order to participate. Cross country meets will take place on the following dates:

• August 10^th: Middle School @ Milan
• August 17^th: Middle School Jamboree @ Dresden
• August 22^nd: Elementary Jamboree @ Dresden
• August 24^th: Middle School @ South Gibson
• August 29^th: Elementary @ St. Mary’s
• August 31^st: Middle School @ Martin Middle School
• September 7^th: Middle School @ St. Mary’s
• September 14^th: Middle School @ Three Oaks
• September 18^th: Middle School @ Haywood
• September 21^st: Elementary @ Dyersburg Intermediate School
• September 26^th: Elementary @ Christ Classical Academy
• October 3^rd: Elementary @ Central Christian Academy

In addition to cross country, CCA high school students have the opportunity to participate in high school girls’ volleyball with Augustine School of Jackson. We would love to have our CCA Eagles cheering on our high school players. The game schedule is as follows (start times are 5:00 pm for JV matches and 6:00 pm for V matches unless otherwise noted):

• August 14^th: Augustine vs. Central Christian Academy @ Poplar Heights Baptist
• August 15^th: Augustine vs. Ripley @ Poplar Heights Baptist (5:30 pm JV/6:30 pm V)
• August 18^th: Augustine @ Desoto Christian
• August 21^st: Augustine @ Fayette Ware
• August 24^th: Augustine vs. JCS @ Poplar Heights Baptist
• August 25^th: Augustine @ Ripley (5:30 pm JV/6:30 pm V)
• August 31^st: Augustine vs. Westminster @ Poplar Heights Baptist
• September 1^st: Augustine @ Central Christian Academy
• September 7^th: Augustine @ JCS
• September 8^th: Augustine @ Tipton Christian Academy
• September 11^th: Augustine vs. Desoto Christian @ Poplar Heights Baptist
• September 18^th: Augustine vs. Tipton Christian Academy @ Poplar Heights Baptist
• September 22^nd: Augustine vs. Fayette Christian @ Poplar Heights Baptist
• September 26^th: Augustine vs. Fayette Ware @ Poplar Heights Baptist
• September 29^th: Augustine @ Westminster
• October 2^nd: Augustine @ Fayette Christian
• October 16^th & 17^th: Varsity Conference Tournament

Extracurricular activities for the first quarter include the following:

• Speech & Debate (students must be 12 years old to join)
  • Practice on Mondays
  • Sponsors: Bob Dennison & Hannah Shope
• Focus Band (starting in September for 6^th grade and above)
  • Practice on Wednesdays once a month
  • Sponsor: Hannah Shope
• Art Club (starting in September for 1^st grade and above)
  • Mondays
  • Sponsor: Emily Baker
• Coding Club (starting in September for 3^rd grade and above)
  • Wednesdays
  • Sponsor: Bryson McNichols