A Decade of Giving

2013-2023 A Decade of Giving

“Since 2013, God has led the CCS community on an amazing journey. One decade and more than $28 million dollars raised. The generosity of the CCS community has allowed us to transform our campus, attract and retain the best faculty and staff, enhance our course offerings and most importantly, teach a biblical worldview that grounds our students for years beyond Charlotte Christian.” - Barry Giller, Head of School

Hendrick Center for Arts and Science

As part of phase 1 of our master campus plan, the Hendrick Center for Arts and Science opened for the 2014-15 school year and was the first building on campus to offer instructional space for all grade levels. The more than 20,000 square foot building now houses the lower school STEM lab, media center, technology lab, and music classroom; middle school Spanish classroom; orchestra studio; three visual arts studios; an upper school math and science classroom; and offices for our academic staff along with the school’s receptionist. The Hendrick Center serves as the main entrance to the CCS campus and houses the admissions team to welcome prospective families.

“The lower school has enjoyed new spaces in the Hendrick Center for Arts and Science and a big highlight for our students - the two new playgrounds! But more importantly, we are building a foundation in the hearts and minds of our youngest students.” - Tiffany Ivey, Third Grade Teacher

Center for Worship and Performing Arts

In the fall of 2017, the Center for Worship and Performing Arts was completed in phase 1 of our master campus plan. This two-story, 20,515 square-foot building holds the Alkire Auditorium which is capable of hosting full-scale theatrical productions and weekly chapels as well as various assemblies and annual school events, including band, choir, and orchestra concerts. The state-of-the-art facility includes a scene shop, a black box theatre and dressing rooms. A window-lined art gallery is on one side of the building and features original work from our JK-grade 12 artists.

“Remember our plays used to be in the gym! We are so grateful for the support for the Center for Worship and Performing Arts. As our space grows, so has our fine arts program to include digital arts, music, theatre and visual arts. Students have the opportunity to identify their God-given artistic gifts and are introduced to industry standards to develop their craft.” - Claire Hilton (‘11), Director of Theatre

Athletic Complex for Lacrosse, Soccer & Tennis Programs

In 2021 we completed phase 2 of our master campus plan with the opening of the new athletic complex on the northern part of campus that includes the Harvick Field House with locker rooms for the soccer and tennis programs, bathrooms, a concession stand and a trainer’s room. In addition to the field house, the area also includes eight tennis courts; Guy Field, an artificial turf field for the soccer and lacrosse programs; a loop road to connect these facilities with the main campus; and additional parking areas.

Middle School Building

Opening for the 2022-23 school year, the two-story Middle School Building houses more than 23,000 square feet including the Good Family Innovation Suite of three rooms with a dedicated robotics room, a STEM fabrication lab and a flexible use classroom. The building also provides open space for student and staff collaboration, dedicated learning space for electives such as eSports, RoboKnights and MidKnights Knews and the lower and middle school administration offices.

“We love our new Middle School Building and the space that allows students in the middle to try new and creative things. The middle school cultivates a place of belonging through grade level experiences, team building and our house system.” - Brooke Morgan, Middle School Principal

“The footprint of our campus has grown exponentially since my time as a parent and a coach. Just in the past 10 years we have had so many new athletic facilities. This growth translates to Charlotte Christian’s success on the field and prepares student-athletes for opportunities at the next level.” - Bryant Young, CCS Parent, Varsity Football Coach & NFL Hall of Fame

Upper School Building

The 30,000 square foot two-story Upper School Building opened for the 2023-24 school year. It includes 15 classrooms and four science labs of innovative spaces and opportunities for new and creative programming. The science wing includes laboratories, a robotics practice field and flexible use space with room for students to collaborate. A designated outdoor classroom, exterior biology planting area and butterfly garden are available for all content areas to facilitate unique experiences for students. A digital media and broadcasting suite on the first floor includes a classroom as well as individual and collaboration workspace, an editing room and a green screen for KnightsKnews. The offices of Diversity and Belonging and Spiritual Life are easily accessed and help facilitate engagement and spiritual and real-world conversations.

“Our awesome new building really completes our upper school experience. While in upper school, we explore our passions and the world around us through our Winterim program, leadership opportunities and the variety of cocurricular activities.” - Senior Parrish Robinson, Head Prefect