Core Knowledge Charter

09/10/2026

This Friday 9/11 we have our 1st ever Friday Night Flick community event for both Core Knowledge Middle School and Badger Ridge Middle School students. We will be showing The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie at VAHS football stadium using the updated new JumboTron. The event is free to attend for our families and students. There will be concessions for sale. We hope to see you there!

09/10/2026

Hello Everyone: We’re celebrating 30 years of CKCS with a brand-new schoolwide fundraiser!
This year, the CKCS 30 for 30 Fundraiser is replacing our traditional Color Run and is open to ALL K–8 students. Our goal is to raise $6,000 to help support the curriculum needs of our school.
Every contribution helps us get closer to our goal and unlocks fun rewards for the entire school:
$30 per student: Join the CKCS 30 Club and receive a special CKCS 30 Club item!
$1,000: 🎩 Hat Day
$2,000: 🎶 Music from 1996 during recess or lunch
$3,000: 🕺 1990s/1996 School Spirit Day
$4,000: 📚 No Homework Day
$5,000: 🏃 Extra Recess
$6,000: 🥧 Minute to Win it challenges at the K–8 assembly! The top 10 student fundraisers will be entered into a drawing, with 3–5 students selected.

Donate here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/CKCS30thanniversary
(enter a child's name if you want credit to go to them, otherwise you can generally donate to the overall fundraiser, too!)

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

What a colorful day! 🌈🖍️
A huge shout-out to our amazing middle school students and parents who came out for CKMS Chalk the Playground! Your creativity, energy, and school spirit helped turn our playground into a work of art. 🎨
Thank you for giving your time to share your artistic talents! You created a fun, welcoming space for our incoming kindergarten students!
📸 Swipe through to see some of the fun!

08/10/2026

Show off your CKCS/Verona pride!

Don't miss your ONLY opportunity to order CKCS/Verona spirit wear! Orders close Monday, August 10, so be sure to get yours in before the deadline.

✅ Orders will be ready for pickup at Back-to-School Night—perfect timing to kick off the new school year in style and get ready for spirit days throughout the year!

Every purchase also gives back—a portion of all sales goes directly to CKCS to help fund curriculum payments that benefit our students.

Don't forget to check out the Adult tabs—there are great options for parents, grandparents, and supporters too!

Shop now: https://www.storessimple.com/brandedimage/groupproducts.php

07/23/2026

📣 Calling All CKCS Alumni Families!

As CKCS students move on to Verona Area High School, their contact information is removed from our records. With Core Knowledge Charter School celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, we'd love to reconnect with our alumni community!

If your family has a CKCS alum, please take a minute to complete this quick form so we can keep you informed about CKCS alumni-specific news and events, including our upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Please note: We will only use this information to share updates and invitations related to CKCS alumni.

Complete the form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8W5rLbL4rdmpz8qLXF2_lH76kgr5LSzszGnF6ga33uy79bQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Thank you, and we hope to celebrate with many of our CKCS alumni this fall!

Once students graduate from CKCS and move to VAHS, CKCS loses record of them and does not have a way to reach out. Because of this, we are hoping to collect contact information of CKCS alumni and/or their families. All contact information received will stay within CKCS. Emails will only be sent rega...

07/08/2026

Hello all,

Students who read have the power to succeed! Help our CKCS students become stronger readers with Reading Corps. As a Reading Tutor, you’ll work with CKCS elementary students who need extra practice and skill building. No experience needed – the most important qualification is your desire to make a difference!

The position is 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday) during CKCS school hours. Please help spread the word and share this with someone you know! Learn more and apply at https://servicesite-ampact.icims.com/jobs/58531/reading-tutor---core-knowledge-charter-school/job?mobile=false&width=1028&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

06/26/2026

Our Reading Mastery Transformations textbooks have arrived! A huge THANK YOU to all families who helped with the fundraising effort to upgrade our foundational literacy skills curriculum that makes CKCS so amazing. K-2 teachers and educational assistants spent two days this week training to learn the new program. More information will be sent as we get closer to the school year!

05/20/2026

Calling all CKCS families - past and present!
Time is running out to register for our relaunched golf outing, sponsored by Elevate Properties. Grab a partner or foursome and lock in your spot to join us June 27 at 12pm at Pleasant View Golf Course!
Register by 5/31 👉 https://vackcs-parent-round-table.square.site/

05/19/2026

All VASD schools will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.