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On April 9th, the CCES community came together in McCall Field House for our annual all-school Easter Service - a cherished tradition centered on reflection and celebration.

When Reid Hipp ’26 arrived at Christ Church Episcopal School as a freshman, he quickly found his place in the Cavalier community. Looking back on his four years, he describes the experience as both welcoming and full of opportunity. “CCES offers such a wide variety of topics and subjects, you’re almost always able to find something you’re interested in,” he says.

Some students move through school completing what’s asked; others move through it asking for more. Isabella “Izzy” Kimmell is joyfully the latter – driven by curiosity, grounded in discovery, and fueled by a love of learning that’s contagious to everyone around her.

For Ian Tucker '26, soccer has always been more than just a sport - it’s been a constant in his life and a place where he’s learned the value of hard work, teamwork, and discipline. Since joining Christ Church Episcopal School as a sophomore, Ian has grown into a dependable leader for the Cavaliers, known not only for his athletic ability but also for the positivity and selflessness he brings to the team.

While Millie Cain’s next adventure will start in the mountains of North Carolina, the values and experiences that shaped her journey began long before she chose a college.

The Achievement Center team recently attended a professional development seminar focused on Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and its impact on student learning

After nearly two decades at CCES — and an incredible 60 years coaching high school football overall — Coach Joel Rice is retiring from the sidelines at the age of 91.

The Christ Church Episcopal School community gathered for an evening of connection and camaraderie at the second annual Cavalier Networking Night, a growing tradition that continues to strengthen ties across generations of Cavaliers. Hosted by the CCES Alumni Association and generously sponsored by Coldwell Banker Caine Realtor Thomas Cheves and Velda and Jackson Hughes, the event brought together nearly 150 attendees.

We are proud to recognize Coach Jordan Filiatreau, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Varsity Coach for both Girls Basketball and Boys Golf, for being selected as a member of the Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching Fellowship, South Carolina’s signature program for athletic leadership.

Christ Church Episcopal School celebrated the successes of two senior student-athletes during a signing ceremony on February 4th. Family, teammates, coaches, and school officials gathered in Rooke Theater to watch Anthony Atkins and Rody Barnett sign their letters of intent. Anthony Atkins will be playing football at Cornell University and Rody Barnett will be playing football at Wofford College.