Back to School!

The countdown to a brand-new school year is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to Cincinnati Christian Schools! Everything you need to start the year with confidence is right here, including school supply lists, locker assignment information, important dates, and more. Whether you’re a returning Cougar or joining the CCS family for the first time, this is your one-stop resource for getting ready for an incredible year of learning, growth, and Christ-centered community. Let’s make this our best year yet!

Back to School

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Be a part of Building a Strong Foundation, our capital campaign dedicated to shaping the future of CCS. There are many ways to support this initiative and make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and school community. Together, we can build a legacy that lasts for generations!

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Discover more about CCS and learn how we partner with parents to help students thrive academically, spiritually, and personally in a Christ-centered environment.

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CCS Overview

CCS was Founded in 1971
798 Total Enrolled Students
7 Major Accreditations & Affiliations
33% Diversity Rate
100% Graduation Rate 86% College Bound
25 Exceptional Fine Arts Programs
33 Honors & AP Courses
177 Churches Represented
Students Come From 47 Zip Codes
11 Athletic Programs

Academics

Cincinnati Christian Schools partners with Christian families to provide a Bible-centered, quality education for the whole person—spirit, heart, body, and mind. Our job is to provide a superior level of education as we equip, train, and disciple each student to follow Christ and impact culture.

Academics

Fine Arts

God created people in his image, and people possess the inherent desire to replicate the beauty of the Master Artist’s creation. The CCS Fine Arts Department cultivates and fosters the innate need for our students to create and make things of beauty through music, visual arts, and theater.

Fine Arts

Athletics

CCS Athletics endeavors to build leaders with Christian character. We strive to impart upon our student-athletes integrity, sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, self-sacrifice, and a willingness to be role players in the kingdom of God.

Athletics

Welcome to CCS!

Cara Foyles, Kindergarten Teacher

Cara Foyles is excited to join Cincinnati Christian Schools as a kindergarten teacher. With six years of teaching experience and degrees in early childhood education and biblical studies from Cincinnati Christian University, she is passionate about helping young learners build confidence, grow in their faith, and experience the joy of learning. Cara and her husband, John, have two children who attend CCS and are active in children’s ministry at White Oak Christian Church.

Carrie Tolentino, Preschool Aide & After School Care Coordinator

Carrie Tolentino is excited to join Cincinnati Christian Schools as a preschool aide. With experience in early childhood education since 2020 and a child development associate (CDA) credential, she is passionate about helping young children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually in a Christ-centered environment. Carrie and her husband, Chris, have two boys and look forward to partnering with CCS families this school year.

Chrystal Munsey, Third Grade Teacher

Chrystal Munsey is thrilled to return home to Cincinnati Christian Schools as a third grade teacher. A CCS alumna and graduate of Cincinnati Christian University with degrees in early childhood education and biblical studies, she has been teaching since 2013 and views education as her God-given ministry. Chrystal and her husband have a son and are excited to invest in the next generation by helping students grow academically and in their faith.

Ammisty Thomas, Preschool Aide

Ammisty is passionate about serving children and helping them grow in a Christ-centered environment. With eight years of sunday school teaching experience, experience supporting students on the autism spectrum, and a background in Christian childcare, she considers it a privilege to partner with families and invest in the next generation. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree through Valor College and is excited to be part of the CCS community.

Tim Herzog, History

With more than 30 years of teaching experience, Tim Herzog brings a wealth of knowledge and a heart for Christian education to Cincinnati Christian Schools. He holds both a bachelor of science in secondary education and a master of education from Miami University and has been recognized with the Martha Holden Jennings Award for Teaching and Hamilton Freshman School’s 2025 Teacher of the Year award. A lifelong follower of Christ, he has also served as an elder, preached at churches throughout the region, and authored seven books on faith, psychology, and historical fiction.

Holly Portwine, Elementary Aide

Holly Portwine brings a heart for ministry and a passion for nurturing young learners to Cincinnati Christian Schools. After earning a degree in children’s ministry from Olivet Nazarene University, she served as a children’s pastor for 17 years before transitioning into preschool education. Holly loves helping children grow in both their learning and their faith and is excited to partner with CCS families this school year.

Haley Wysocki, Preschool Teacher

Haley Wysocki is passionate about Christ-centered education and helping students develop a lifelong love of learning. She holds a degree in classics from the University of Cincinnati and a master of education in instructional design from Western Governors University. As a preschool teacher at Cincinnati Christian Schools, Haley is excited to combine her love for education, singing, and nurturing young children while partnering with families to build a strong biblical and academic foundation.