Founded in 1995, Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is a Commonwealth Charter School. We seek to provide a supportive and challenging learning environment for middle school students. Admissions are held by lottery each year. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. WELCOME Founded in 1995, Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is a Public, Commonwealth Charter School. We seek to provide a supportive and challenging learning environment for middle school students, where teachers foster intellectual development and academic achievement in an atmosphere that celebrates learning as a lifelong pleasure. Students engage in a project-rich curriculum and engage with the local community whenever possible. Admissions is by lottery. The lottery for the 2026-2027 school year took place on Thursday, February 26th The results of the 2026-2027 Lottery can be found HERE. QUICK LINKS 2026-2027 School Year Calendar 2025-2026 School Year Calendar 30 Years of CCLCS (From DESE) Admissions Athletics Registration & Calendar Attendance Annual Auction Breakfast/Lunch Ordering CCLCS 25-26 Student Handbook Contact Us/School Times Faculty & Staff Foundation Governance Jupiter Grades (Online Gradebook) Notes to Home SEMINARS SEPAC Support Resources for Families Transportation Responsible Use Policy Integrated Monitoring Review (English) (Portuguese ) (Nepali ) CCLCS Admissions Information Admissions Lottery took place virtually on Feb 26th at 4pm. Results on Admissions Page. Donate to CCLCS Annual Fund! CONTACT US Benjamin Parsons, Executive Director Elizabeth Woelflein, Associate Director Michele Gallucci, Business Manager Jennifer Hyora, Director of Student Services Kenneth Merrill, Technology & Facilities Coordinator 195 Route 137, East Harwich, MA 02645 phone: 774-408-7994 fax: 774-237-9041 email: info@cclcs.info Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language, prior academic achievement, or housing status.

Music Overview CCLCS is proud of its excellent music department, which offers a wide selection of vocal and instrumental opportunities for musicians at all levels. Many of our students participate in our music programs. CCLCS Music Program 2022-2023 Monday - Percussion Ensemble 7:45-8:30 a.m. in Multipurpose room Wednesday - Jazz Band 7:45-8:30 a.m. in Multipurpose room Wednesday - Strings 7:45-8:30 a.m. in Classroom TBA Thursday - CCLCS Chorus 7:45-8:30 a.m. in Multipurpose room Thursday - Brass sectional 2:03- 2:55 p.m. upstairs (starts Sept. 22) Thursday - Band 3:15-4:00 p.m. in Multipurpose room Friday - String Ensemble 7:45-8:30 a.m. in Multipurpose room Friday- Strings sectionals 8:48 a.m. & 9:43 a.m. Classroom TBA Friday - Musical Theater Show Choir 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Multipurpose room String Ensemble - Elizabeth Schultz ecelloduo@verizon.net Band, Jazz Band and Percussion - Mark Prall prallmr@comcast.net Chorus, Brass and Musical Theater Mark Girardin mgirardin@cclcs.info PARENTS : Please help us by getting your musician to school for these early rehearsals. Semi-Private Lessons Group instruction is offered free once a week, on a rotating pull-out schedule. These are voluntary lessons. but we strongly urge your childʼs participation. This is the time we work on fundamentals.

Admissions to CCLCS 2026 -2027 LOTTERY INFORMATION "CCLCS will not set any principal application deadlines or hold any enrollment lotteries for student admission for the upcoming school year until after January 1, and will conclude its enrollment process no later than March 15 of each year. CCLCS will give public notice of at least one month of all application deadlines." - CCLCS Enrollment Policy Lottery Information Applications and Lottery Information Results of the 2026-2027 lottery can be found here: Results of the 2026-2027 6th grade lottery (by lottery number) 7th & 8th Grade (2026-2027 Waitlist, effective last day of school) Questions can be sent to Hannah Kast at Admissions@cclcs.info 2026-2027 Application Deadline To be included in the lottery, applications must have been received in the school office no later than February 23rd, 2026, at 12 noon* 2026-2027 Lottery Zoom Drawing and Results Lottery drawing for the sixth grade was held on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 4pm with a Zoom meeting. Lottery drawing to update the waitlists for seventh and eight grade took place immediately following the lottery for sixth grade on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 Lottery results will be emailed to all applicants no later than Friday, February 27th, 2026 Registration forms will be due by Tuesday, March 10, 2026 . 2026-2027 Virtual Open House Dates : Tuesday, February 10th Time : 7 p.m. 2026-2027 Admissions Tours Dates : Thursday, February 5th & Tuesday, February 10th Time : 3:30 p.m. Drop In, No Registration Required 2026-2027 Admissions Open Houses Dates : Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 & Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time : 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. All prospective parents, students, and any other interested family members are encouraged to attend an Open House. This is the time to tour the school and ask questions. Attendance at an Open House is not required for admission but is strongly encouraged. Results of the 2025-2026 lottery can be found here: Results of the 2026-2026 6th grade lottery (by lottery number) 7th Grade (2025-2026 Waitlist, effective last day of school) 8th Grade (2025-2026 Waitlist, effective last day of school) 2025-2026 Lottery Zoom Drawing and Results Lottery drawing for the sixth grade was held on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 with a Zoom meeting. Lottery drawing to update the waitlists for seventh and eight grade took place immediately following the lottery for sixth grade on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. Lottery results were emailed to all applicants no later than Wednesday, February 26, 2025 *It is the family’s responsibility to meet all application deadlines and update CCLCS of any changes to y our contact information. ________________________________________________ Right to At te nd Admission is open to all students from Massachusetts (priority is given to Barnstable County residents) regardless of race, color, national origin, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language, prior academic achievement or housing status. Click here to read the Massachusetts Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools: Notice of Rights to Access and Equity of Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language, prior academic achievement, or housing status.

Students STUDENT LIFE Student Life Many extra-curricular activities are offered including Roots and Shoots (an environmental club), The Write Connection (a writer's club), and Student Government, as well as dances and talent shows. Some of the other clubs which have been (and may be) offered are: Art, Chess, French, Running, Mountain Bike, Skiing, Bird & Nature Club, and Quilting. The Lighthouse Charter School provides an extremely diverse recreational program for its students including such activities as mountain biking, bowling, rowing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and ropes course. Seventh and eighth grade students may also participate in interscholastic competition in soccer, basketball, baseball and softball.

CCLCS Ski Trip The trip is on January 20th. We will be leaving the school in vans and parent vehicles at approx 9 am that morning and arrive at the mountain before 12. Students should pack a lunch if possible and then bring funds to eat dinner at the mountain before we leave at 7PM. We may get pizzas for the trip back - stay tuned! If you plan on driving students, you must complete a CORI Form. Lift Tickets Only Lift Tickets & Rentals

6th Grade Lottery 6th Grade Lottery Results The 6th Grade Lottery for School Year 20 23-2024 was held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Students whose numbers were picked will receive a confirmation letter and a registration form. Please make sure you fill the form out completely and submit it to CCLCS by the deadline stated in the letter. Wait list enrollment in the Class of 2026 is filled on an on-going basis based when a spot opens up. Below are the results: 2023 -2024 Sixth Grade Lottery Results by Waitlist Number Opening the lottery results file may require the free Acrobat Reader software.

Annual Auction Celebrate 30 Years of CCLCS! Saturday, March 28th, 2026 Wequassett Resort, Harwich MA Tickets On Sale! J oin us at the beautiful Wequassett Resort for an evening to celebrate our community and raise much-needed funds to support our sch ool and the education of our students. Attendees will enjoy appetizers, a cash bar, live music, a silent auction, raffles, games and more. This year's auction will feature music from Natalia Bonifini & Keb Hutchings, CCLCS Class of 2016! Please consider the following: 1) Collect Donations We are especially looking for donations of restaurant gift cards, items that fit well in our auction baskets and "big ticket" live auction items. Auction Basket items can be donated by local businesses or purchased by families! Merchant Letter Auction Basket Sign Up Drop off the item WITH A DONATION FORM to the front office. Please be sure to include the completed donation form. 2) Sponsor the Event. Event sponsorship will allow us to keep event costs low, meaning every dollar earned will go towards improving the educational experience of our students! Sponsorship Letter 3) Volunteer for the Auction! We ask each of our families to volunteer their time to CCLCS in some way each year. This would be an excellent way to fulfill those hours! Check out the Sign Up and email Hkast@cclcs.info for more info. 5) Attend the Event! Please join us at Wequassett! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Thank you for your continued support to this important fundraiser for our school!

2019 CCLCS Summer Programs Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Here are brief descriptions of some of the programs that will be offered over summer break by some of your favorite CCLCS teachers! Charter Adventure Recreation Program (CARP) What is it? A midweek co-ed adventure and exploration program focused on building community connections from Provincetown to the bridges and beyond, while fostering teamwork and strengthening friendships across grade levels. This program provides incoming 6th graders with an informal introduction to the CCLCS family, while allowing current students to explore who they are as a member of the CCLCS community in a new light. Example adventures include beach days, water parks, kayaking, camping, museums, and much more! CARP is led by Ms. Emily and Ms. Bates. When will it run? July 9 - August 16 What days & times? Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays are half days from 9 a.m. to noon. How much does it cost? $60/ per day Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday $30/ per day Fridays $90 for the overnight August 15-16 Who can participate? All incoming 6th, 7th, or 8th grade CCLCS students, as well as outgoing 8th graders. Contact person: Emily Nowack's email is enowack@cclcs.info CARP brochure Mermaid Mondays: Girl Power Camp What is it? A girls-only program focused on building self-esteem and independence through art and adventure. Each Monday will focus on a theme that exemplifies the core values of the program: creativity, self-expression, exploration, and a celebration of individuality. Mermaid Mondays are led by Ms. Emily and Mrs. Quenneville. When will it run? July 8 - August 12 What days & times? Mondays only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. How much does it cost? $60 per day Who can participate? Any female student or students who identify as female entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade at CCLCS, as well as outgoing 8th grade girls. Contact person: Carrie Quenneville's email is cquenneville@cclcs.info Mermaids brochure

Special Education Our Commitment CCLCS is committed to providing an excellent educational experience for all students. Our Special Education Department works closely with families and sending districts to ensure incoming students with disabilities receive programming appropriate to their needs. CCLCS is required to follow the same state and federal special education laws and regulations as all public schools. Services The services offered at CCLCS are similar to those offered by traditional public schools. They include, but are not limited to: special education teachers and assistants at each grade level a speech/language therapist an occupational therapist a school psychologist a school social worker a literacy instructor a full-time school nurse Parent Resources Parents and guardians can learn more about the referral, evaluation, and IEP process by visiting the links below. Parents Notice of Procedural Safeguards - English and Translated Versions Massachusetts Referral, Evaluation, and Eligibility Determination Guidance New IEP Form The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) made improvements to the IEP form for use beginning in School Year 2024-2025. This quick reference guide will share ways you can: • Prepare for IEP meetings, • Collaborate with school professionals to use the new form during IEP meetings, and • Partner with the school throughout the year to put the IEP into action. What Parents Need to Know About the New IEP QRG SEPAC What is a SEPAC? Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (SEPACs) are a part of every Massachusetts school district’s special education program. SEPACs have tremendous potential to have a positive impact on special education programs in a school. SEPACs can provide invaluable resources for parents and add an important voice to a school’s dialogue and decision-making. Who may join? The CCLCS SEPAC is open to all parents/guardians of students with special needs and any other interested parties. What does the CCLCS SEPAC do? We help the school organize expert speakers, workshops and other information sessions for both parents and staff. We act as an informal support network for parents and families. In the past, SEPAC members have held monthly early morning coffee discussions. We meet with CCLCS school leaders to provide feedback and input toward continual improvement of special education programs and services. SEPAC Meeting Schedule 25/26 -Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Parent's/Guardian's Rights in Special Education -Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - DESE sponsored webinar: Reimagining and Recalibrating the Massachusetts State Complaint System -Tuesday, April 14, 2026 SEPAC Meetings are held remotely via Zoom at 6PM. Remote meeting codes are posted in Notes to Home and upon request. Please contact Jennifer Hyora , Director of Student Services, for details.

7th GRADE INFOR MATION 7th Grade 7th Grade Trip to Heritage Adventure Park Our 7th grade team is excited to kick off the school year with a trip to the Adventure Park at Heritage Gardens! Cost is $50 Payment ($50 + $2 processing) Registration Form Waiver

Families Parent/Guardian Involvement Parent involvement provides important support for school programs and is crucial to the success of our school. All parents are expected to volunteer to assist with school-related activities. We ask that each family contribute an average of three hours each month or thirty hours a year, and there are many ways to fulfill this commitment. There are weekly, monthly, specific-event, and year-long programs that you can sign up for right now! Volunteer opportunities include: Open House/Pot Luck Dinners Office Help Van Driver Annual Fundraising Auction Coach or Assist an Athletic Team Teach a Seminar Afternoon Activities / Clubs / Events Chaperone Saturday Morning Clean Team Become a Community Partner Parent/Student Responsibilities Our school culture has been built on clear expectations, open communication and mutual respect with students, families and a the community. Please familiar yourself with our Parent/Student Responsibilities .