The Royal Weekly
January 5, 2026
SCHOOL-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Exciting News!
Thank you for joining us in prayer and giving towards this next chapter. As you know, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the For Such a Time as This building campaign! Thanks to the generous contributions from committed CVCA supporters, over $12 million has already been committed toward our $16 million goal. To learn more about this important and exciting endeavor, check out our new campaign webpage HERE.
A Note From Admissions
Round 1 of Admissions has closed and Round 2 has begun! We kindly urge you to move forward with the Admissions process for any NEW student wishing to enroll next year. We anticipate a waiting pool for several grades and encourage you, our current families, to avoid being denied admission by applying today. You may begin the application process HERE.
Have friends or family wishing to apply? Please do not delay, learn more HERE.
Messenger App and Attendance FAQs
As we wrap up the semester, here are key attendance reminders:
- Absences/tardies are excused only if they meet the reasons in the Student/Parent Handbook.
- Excused absences (with documentation): medical appointment, death of an immediate family member, college visit, driver’s education.
- Excused tardies (some require documentation): medical appointment, driver’s education, accident involvement, bus delay/breakdown, family emergency. “Traffic” is not excused. Students have two grace tardies per semester for unexpected delays.
- CVCA is a closed campus: students may not leave and return during the school day except for a medical/dental appointment.
1. Why do I need to put things in School Messenger? It lets the school know that your student has your permission for the following:
- To be out sick
- To leave for an appointment
- To arrive late or leave early to/from school
2. Will using School Messenger automatically excuse my student’s absence? Not necessarily…
- For an absence or tardy to be excused, it must qualify under the allowable reasons listed in the Student/Parent Handbook.
- Excused Absences (medical appointment, death of an immediate family member, college visit, driver’s education – all with documentation).
- Excused Tardies (medical appointment, driver’s education, involvement in an accident, bus breakdown or delay, family emergency – some require documentation). Please note that “traffic” is not excused. Students receive two grace tardies each semester to account for unexpected issues such as traffic.
- All documentation can be emailed to attendance@cvcaroyals.org, or a paper copy can be promptly dropped off at the Main Office.
- As a reminder, CVCA is a closed campus. Students are not permitted to leave campus during the day and return for any reason other than a medical or dental appointment.
3. Is using the app or the attendance line mandatory? Yes, we require that all absences or tardies be recorded by a parent/guardian in School Messenger. We care deeply about the safety and security of our students, and having a single platform to track this important data is the best way to ensure we maintain accurate records.
4. How do I get the School Messenger App? You can download it HERE or through the Attendance section on the MY CVCA page. The direct attendance line is 1-833-687-2208.
Traffic Flow Reminders
As we prepare for the start of the new semester, there are several things to keep in mind as you navigate student drop-off and pick-up times and locations.
- Be patient as we all work to manage traffic flow. It will improve over the next couple of weeks as everyone falls back into a routine.
- Due to heavy traffic at the Middle School Entrance, middle school students may also utilize the high school drop-off location and enter through the Athletics side entrance.
- Use caution when driving through the parking lot, especially with ice and snow.
- Do not drive over grassy areas on campus.
- Please watch your speed when driving through our parking lots.
- Keep in mind the following Drop-off and Pick-up Instructions, and note that the Rasnick Center is not a drop-off or pick-up location.
Before School:
- Students may arrive at school as early as 7:15 a.m. ALL students arriving between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. should use the Royals Fieldhouse entrance. No other doors will be open before 7:30 a.m.
- If at all possible, students should arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. and proceed directly to their first class of the day. All entrances are open to students at 7:30 a.m.
- Students should be dropped off at the following doors between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m.: Learning Commons, New Entrance, or Middle School Entrance.
- Students who have parked their cars may enter at the Rasnick Center, but cars may not drop students off there.
- Please do not drop off students at the main entrance after 7:25 a.m. as this space is reserved for school buses.
After School:
- The same doors used for drop off may be used for pick up.
- For the safety of all students, it is critical that families pick up students as close to the 2:50 p.m. dismissal time as possible. If a student does not have an extracurricular practice, meeting, or rehearsal, they need to leave campus.
- In order for thorough cleaning to occur each afternoon, the building needs to be clear of students by 3:05 p.m.
- Between 2:50 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. students should transition to their after-school practice or leave campus immediately at 2:50 p.m.
- General supervision will not be provided after 2:50 p.m. Students involved in athletics, fine arts, and other after-school activities are under the supervision of coaches, advisors, etc.
Snow Day Notifications
In the case of inclement weather or other emergency conditions, CVCA families will also be notified via text message and email, so please make sure your contact information is up to date in our Family Portal.
Banner Tshirts Available for Purchase
Would you like to rep our 2025-2026 Chapel Banner? Tshirts and sweatshirts displaying the Banner design and message can be ordered HERE. Proceeds support this year’s DR trip.
Shya Designs House Parties
Since 2016, the student-run Shya Designs (part of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship) has partnered with a women-owned business in Rwanda. We support their business by purchasing their unique, high-quality creations, then share their powerful stories and sell their products here in the States. The best way to support this mission is by hosting a Shya Designs house party! These events are vital for sharing the women’s stories and driving sales. Interested in hosting an empowering event in your home or learning more about our work? Please contact pzhu26@cvcaroyals.org or jswi26@cvcaroyals.org.
Junior Royals Events
All Junior Royals are invited to our annual winter events with the Royals Hockey and Basketball teams. Space fills up quickly, so register soon.
HOCKEY NIGHT – Saturday, January 17 – REGISTRATION FULL
- Time: Check-in 4:30 p.m.; Game 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Dan Kostel Recreation Center – 5411 Turney Rd, Cleveland, OH 44125
- Registration: Limited to the first 50 Junior Royals. Register HERE.
- Junior Royals Receive:
- FREE Admission
- Goodie Bag
- Hot Chocolate Bar and Cookies
- Chance to Win Tickets to a Cleveland Monsters Hockey game
- FREE skate with the Varsity Royals Hockey Team after the game and FREE rentals
BASKETBALL NIGHT – Friday, January 30
- Time: JV Boys Game 5:30 p.m.; Varsity Boys Game 7:00 p.m.
- Location: CVCA Gym
- Registration: Register HERE.
- Junior Royals Receive:
- FREE Admission
- Snack Bag
- Popcorn in Souvenir Cup
- Chance to Win a Team-autographed Ball or a Sky Zone Birthday Party
PARKING PASSES
All student drivers are required to register their car in the Main Office. Parking Permits purchased at the beginning of the school year are valid for the entire year. The cost of a Parking Permit for second semester only is $60. To apply for a new Permit, or for other transportation information, begin HERE.
WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS
Canvas or Family Portal?
Do you know the difference between Canvas and Family Portal? Both are easily accessed through the MY CVCA page and serve as valuable tools for CVCA families.
- Canvas (LMS – Learning Management System) is the hub for academics. Students use it to submit assignments, track due dates, and engage with course materials.
- Family Portal (FACTS) is designed for school-related business. Parents use it for payments such as field trips and activities. It also provides access to student transcripts, progress reports, and report cards – the only academic crossover with Canvas.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
High School Girls Retreat
We are excited to announce a fun weekend to laugh with friends, hear from our own Mrs. Scott and be challenged to grow in our relationship with Christ. Questions? See Mrs. Thompson and Miss O’Keefe.
- January 30-31
- Cost: $80
- High school girls and their parents have received an email with registration instructions.
- Registration will close on December 15.
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE COUNSELING
Learn how to Earn College Credit at CVCA – January 14 Meeting
The Office of School and College Counseling will host a meeting about Avenues Toward College Credit at CVCA on Wednesday, January 14, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons. Parents of students in grades 8-11 are invited. Students are also welcome.
Earning college credit during high school can help students begin college or university with advanced standing, often with some general education requirements already completed. Beyond the academic benefits of advanced coursework, early college credit can also lead to significant financial savings. Many high school credit-earning options are low-cost or even free, compared to traditional college tuition.
With thoughtful planning, a qualified CVCA student may graduate having earned enough college credit to equal a semester or even a full year of coursework. Students can pursue college credit through:
- Advanced Placement (AP) exams
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams
- Dual credit opportunities, including options that may qualify for funding through Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program (While CCP can include taking classes at a local university, students do not need to leave CVCA during the school day to participate.)
Come learn how qualified students can gain college experience and earn transferable credit at little or no additional cost while still fully participating in the CVCA high school experience.
Important Grade-Level College Information
Emails were recently sent to all high school families regarding college preparation per grade. Each email contains important and timely information. Please take a look:
Senior Scholarship Opportunities
The Office of School and College Counseling maintains a list of local college scholarships. The list lives on the MY CVCA/Seniors page and is updated as new information is sent to the Office.
U.S. Service Summer Seminars
Juniors interested in applying to a United States Service Academy such as West Point or the Naval Academy may want to consider applying to one of their summer programs:
- United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar – Applications open HERE tomorrow, January 6, 2026.
- West Point Summer Experience – Applications open HERE on February 15, 2026.
Questions? See the Office of School and College Counseling.
ACT/SAT Dates and Test Prep
- Free test prep for the ACT and SAT is available in Naviance.
- 2026 ACT Test Dates (Register at myact.org):
- February 14, 2026 – Register by January 9
- March 10, 2026 – Free ACT for CVCA Juniors (No registration required)
- April 11, 2026 – Register by March 6
- June 13, 2026 – Register by May 8
- July 11, 2026 – Register by June 5
- 2026 SAT Test Dates (Register at sat.collegeboard.org):
- March 14, 2026 – Register by February 27
- May 2, 2026 – Register by April 17
- June 6, 2026 –Register by May 22
STAY INFORMED. GET INVOLVED. SUPPORT THE MISSION.
Don’t Forget to Take your Tax credit through sgo! A scholarship gift that costs you nothing
Did you know that you can direct a portion of your Ohio tax liability to benefit CVCA students? Your gift provides scholarships and reduces the amount you owe the state. A gift that costs you nothing but means everything. Learn more HERE. Questions? Contact jharabedian@cvcaroyals.org.
Rooted Royals – Moms in Prayer
Did you know Moms in Prayer prays for CVCA? Did you know each student, by name, is prayed over and for? Join us next Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. as we begin prayer for each 11th grade student and the needs of this community. Can’t join in person? That’s OK. There’s a way to still be a part of this ministry. Join today HERE.
We welcome your prayers for our school. We welcome your prayers for our school. If you would like to pray for CVCA from home, this PRAYER CARD is a helpful guide.
CLUB & EXTRACURRICULARS UPDATES
Spring Musical Cast Auditions and Crew Applications
The Royal Theatre Spring Musical cast auditions and crew applications for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are available HERE in Canvas and are open to all high school and middle school students. Cast applications are due January 8. Crew applications are due January 20.
ATHLETICS UPDATES
Silent Night Basketball game – December 12
Join us for the 5th Annual Silent Night event at the Boys Basketball Game on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.! Wear your Christmas PJs or any costume to win House points and be prepared to cheer loudly when CVCA scores the 10th point!