Christ the King Cathedral School Raises the Standards

This week marks our annual observance of Catholic Schools Week, when we celebrate the high standards Catholic education instills in our students and the value it adds to our community. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools Raise the Standards,” which celebrates our focus on academic excellence, high moral standards and faith development. We’ve planned a variety of activities to show how we’re raising the standards at Christ the King Cathedral School.

On Saturday, Jan. 26, faculty, staff, and parents will gather to celebrate our teachers and staff with the Annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner & Dance plus the Home & School Association will hold their annual Electronics Raffle drawing. Tickets to this event as well as raffle tickets for over 20 prizes ranging from a $2000 Visa gift card to multiple HD TVs and many other electronic items can be purchased at the school office.

On Sunday, Jan. 27, we invite you to join us at our kick-off mass honoring teachers and students during the 11am mass at Christ the King Cathedral. CTK students will participate in the mass providing music as the choir, proclaimers, and gift bearers. All classes will create cards of appreciation for the parish that will be on display for all masses. We hope you will take a moment to read them before or after mass.

On Monday, Jan. 28, students will participate in community service projects that are tailored to their specific grade level.

Tuesday, Jan. 29, will be Parent Appreciation Day when Student Council will host Muffins for Mom & Donuts for Dad at 7:15am followed by first semester academic and citizenship awards during morning prayer at 7:55am. This date has also been designated as our basketball Pink Out Games. Varsity home basketball games will be played at 6pm (girls’ game) & 7:30pm (boys’ game) against Kingdom Prep with proceeds benefiting the Kay Yow Cancer Research Fund.

Wednesday, Jan. 30, is a big day for all students in 4th-12th grades as they participate in the annual CTK Science Fair. Students, prospective families and current friends and families are invited to CTK for the Winter Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. The sophomore class will serve a special fundraiser dinner, classroom presentations and visitations will take place, as well as science fair project viewing during Open House hours. The CTK School Choir & the High School Handbell Choir will be performing in the Shipton Library at 6 and 6:30 p.m. All are invited to see the great things going on at CTK!

Student Appreciation Day is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 31, with students taking part in special activities throughout the day. Varsity basketball teams will once again host games at 6 and 7:30 p.m. against Portales JV squads in the CTK gym.

On Friday, Feb. 1, students from St. Joseph School in Slaton will join CTK students for our monthly First Friday All School Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Cathedral. The week’s activities will be wrapped up after mass with a student talent show sponsored by the Student Council in the gym from 10:45 a.m. until noon when students will be released for an early dismissal day. Friday night varsity basketball games are scheduled against Southcrest Christian School in the CTK gym at 6 and 7:30 p.m.