Calvary Christian School

Calvary Christian School is excited to announce Matt Ward as the new Varsity Baseball Coach.

Coach Ward is joining the Knight family after serving as the Head Baseball Coach at St. Anne Pacelli here in Columbus, as well as a stint as the Head Coach at Valley High School in Valley, AL. Prior to becoming a head coach, Coach Ward also worked as an assistant coach at Harris County High School and Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

Before moving to the Chattahoochee Valley area, Coach Ward was the Pitching Coach at both Mars Hill University in North Carolina, and at his alma mater Carson Newman University in Tennessee, both private Chistian universities. Ward was a standout pitcher for the Eagle’s baseball program at Carson Newman before joining their coaching staff after graduation. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Carson Newman and a Master of Education from Tusculum College in Greenville, TN. Coach Ward’s son, Carson, is a 2024 graduate of Calvary and was a member of the Calvary state championship baseball team.

“We are blessed to have Coach Ward step in and lead our tradition-rich baseball program. Coach Ward’s combined experience at both the high school and college levels as well as his reputation for developing players both on and off the field make him a perfect fit for Calvary,” says Head of School Jonathan Norton.

Coach Wade Pirkle will be joining Coach Ward as the Assistant Baseball Coach. Coach Pirkle is a former standout player at Hardaway High School in Columbus, GA. He went on to be a junior college all-American at Jefferson State Community College in Center Point, AL, while also earning Conference MVP honors. Coach Pirkle graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX, where he helped lead the Cardinals baseball team to two conference championships and was named All Southland Conference. He has served as an assistant baseball coach at Pacelli and Northside High Schools in Columbus, as well as at Harris County High School. He also was the Manager for the 2022 Harris County Little League State Champions.

Throwing it back to one of our favorite moments from May: the 5th Grade Wax Museum! ⭐️ From historical figures to world changers, our students did an incredible job bringing history to life through creativity, research, and presentation skills. We’re still so proud of all their hard work, even during summer break! 👏📚✨

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸 May we never take their courage and service for granted.

☀️ CCS Summer Office Hours ☀️

Our school offices will be open Tuesdays–Thursdays from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM throughout the summer! We will be closed the weeks of June 1-5 and July 6-10. Normal office hours will resume on July 27th. We hope everyone enjoys a relaxing summer break! 💚🖤

We’re excited to welcome Emily Wommack to Calvary as our new Drama Teacher! 🎭✨

Mrs. Wommack brings a passion for arts education and a heart for helping students grow in confidence and creativity as they develop their own artistic voices. She studied music and theatre at Lee University, and her recent productions include scenes from Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Almost Maine, and Candide.

She is excited to join Calvary’s Fine Arts team and looks forward to encouraging students while continuing the tradition of excellence our CCS performers bring to the stage. Please join us in giving Mrs. Wommack a warm welcome to the CCS family! 💚🖤

After much prayer and consideration, Calvary's Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Steve Smith has announced his resignation due to personal reasons.

We want to thank Coach Smith for his leadership, dedication, and the countless ways he has invested in our students, coaches, and school community. His impact on CCS athletics will be felt for years to come, including building a successful baseball program and amassing 300 career wins. We are thankful for his commitment to our students and families.

Please join us in praying for Steve and his family as they begin this next chapter. We wish them nothing but the very best moving forward.

We are pleased to announce that Jay Sparks will be stepping in to serve as Interim Athletic Director. Head of School Jonathan Norton is thankful for the addition of Sparks to the Calvary Athletic Department. “We are blessed to have someone with Coach Sparks' experience to step in and lead our Athletic Department at this time. His heart for Calvary and work ethic will allow us to have a seamless transition as we move forward into the 2026/27 school year,” said Mr. Norton.

Coach Sparks returns to CCS after previously serving as Boys Basketball Program Director, Varsity Coach, and Interim Athletic Director. With more than 30 years of coaching experience, he brings extensive leadership and athletic expertise to Calvary. In addition to being a former Division I collegiate baseball player, Coach Sparks has served in athletic director roles and coached at both the high school and collegiate levels.

We are also pleased to announce that Carson Loyd will step into the roles of Assistant Athletic Director and Interim Head Baseball Coach. With 17 years of experience coaching and training athletes, including eight seasons at CCS, Coach Loyd brings strong leadership and a deep commitment to Calvary athletics. He has played an integral role in the Varsity Softball program, Middle School Baseball program, and as an assistant coach for the Varsity Baseball team. Coach Loyd is looking forward to continuing the tradition of excellence and helping lead Calvary Baseball into its next chapter.

Caps off to our precious CCS Preschool Graduates! 🎓✨
What a joy it has been to watch these little learners grow this year. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the amazing things God has planned for them. 💚🖤

Today we celebrate big smiles, big dreams, and the sweetest milestone. Kindergarten, here they come! 🌟