05/28/2026
Sneak peak as we take some pics today! One week until graduation, and these seniors are READY!
CCDS began in September 1968 and was founded by Reverend Charles Sr. and Mary Beth Kennedy. The only
05/28/2026
Sneak peak as we take some pics today! One week until graduation, and these seniors are READY!
05/22/2026
What an adventure!
05/20/2026
Senior Trip to Washington DC is off to a great start! The seniors have worked HARD all year to fundraise for this trip, and their hard work has been worth it!
05/20/2026
Yesterday was a beautiful day for a walk! We saw frogs, toads, a bumblebee, and a baby snake!
05/15/2026
Hear from an alumni who shared today at the street naming about the difference CCDS made in her life!
City dedicates street to Reverend Charles, Mother Mary Beth Kennedy The community remembered the Reverend Charles Kennedy and Mother Mary Beth Kennedy during a street naming on Thursday. That ceremony took place in the 2100 block of German Street. The Kennedys were…
05/14/2026
CCDS was so very happy to sponsor this special street naming with the help of Mr. Johnny Johnson in honor of our founders, Reverend Charles Kennedy and Mother Mary Beth Kennedy! The sign is up on "Reverend & Mother Kennedy Way!"
Rev. Kennedy and Mother Mary Beth Legacy Remembered at Erie Street Naming Ceremony A piece of Erie history now has a permanent place on the city’s map.
05/13/2026
These mock interviews were such a great experience for our students!
05/05/2026
It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we celebrate all staff! One of our favorite ways to celebrate is with The Instant Barista Experience !!! She's the best and her drinks are always a hit!
02/06/2026
🎳 These students really struck success!
Today, students who met their Quarter 2 goals in attendance, behavior, and grades celebrated with a bowling trip to Rolling Meadows! They worked hard all quarter to earn this incentive, and it was great to see them having fun together.
Huge thank you to Holy Trinity Club for their generous donation that made this trip possible!
02/06/2026
Experiences like this show the value of strong community partnerships and the impact they have on preparing our students for what’s ahead!
💡 Mindset matters.
This week in our high school program, we had the privilege of welcoming Matt Bresee from to work with our students. While Matt typically coaches business owners and executives, he made a special exception for us—and we’re so grateful he did.
Matt led a powerful mindset coaching session focused on perspective, confidence, and courage. Students explored what it really means to do the big, scary things—starting a business, trying out for a team, applying for their first job, or simply believing in themselves enough to take the first step.
These conversations help our students realize that growth doesn’t come from staying comfortable—it comes from showing up anyway.
Thank you, Matt, for taking the time to pour into our students and remind them that they are capable of more than they think. 👏
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