Cornerstones Academic Excellence Our students are curious, questioning, responsible, idealistic people who are already asking how they can have a positive effect on the world, and we challenge them to live up to their potential, helping them learn the skills that will allow them to reach their goals. The CCLCS curriculum is based on the Massachusetts Frameworks, but ranges well beyond. Although we don't "teach to the test", our students consistently exceed state and regional averages on MCAS tests. Students read and write extensively, learning to examine complex issues and communicate their ideas clearly. In 6th grade Science, for instance, the Salmon Project examines the political and economic implications as well as the biological phenomena of salmon migrations, culminating in an in-depth research paper. Long term projects and class presentations let students follow their own interests, and help them learn to manage their time. When seventh graders study Ancient Greece, one might build a scale model of the Parthenon, while another studies Greek tragedy and performs a scene from Antigone. Seminars - elective courses open to students from all grade levels - are offered each term, in a wide array of subjects, from Italian Language and Culture to Forensic Science to Atlantic Challenge Rowing, giving students a chance to look further into favorite subjects and to try new ones. Rising to the challenges they meet at CCLCS, students gain the confidence to reach higher, wider, and in new directions. Now that the school is 21 years old, we've watched with pride as our alumni have grown into thoughtful, involved adults, successful in their further education and accomplished in many different ways. Community Connections Cape Cod, whose wild beauty has fascinated scientists and artists alike, whose history is a microcosm of American History, is our home, our own community, and our classroom. Beginning in sixth grade, when science classes make site visits to learn about plant and animal life in the different Cape ecosystems, environmental studies are an essential part of the curriculum. Our faculty take every chance to broaden their own horizons and those of their students - a whale rescue in Wellfleet or a Moliere play in Boston make great reasons to set off in the vans and find out more about the world. We're lucky to live in a place so rich in natural and human resources, and our Community Resource Partners add immeasurably to the education we offer. Some recent examples - this year's seminar studying the birds of Wing Island under the auspices of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, and our collaboration with Big and Small Puppetworks and the Orleans Council on Aging to produce Two Old Women, a puppet production based on the Athabascan folktale of intergenerational connection. CCLCS students have many chances to see how they can make a difference on the Cape. Activities and seminars often focus on community service, with students helping out in innumerable ways, planting and tending the garden at the Massachusetts Council for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, volunteering time at the Salt Box preschool, hauling in hundreds of pounds of garbage at the annual Coastsweep event at Nauset Beach. Global Awareness Our home community is a small one, just one tiny part of the large and ever more interconnected world our students will grow up to join. We try to give students the widest possible window on the world, through the curriculum and seminars, as well as activities devoted to greater understanding. Through the One World Youth Project, kids connect to their colleagues around the world, talking online to students in Kosovo and Tanzania, among others, learning about their very different cultures. The Japan Homestay, our enduring exchange program with the city of Matsuyama-Machi, Japan, sends eight students to Japan every other year, after a period of intensive study of the Japanese language and culture. A few years ago students from Roots & Shoots traveled to the United Nations on International Peace Day for a conference with other students from across the country and around the world. Interactive Learning It is CCLCS' mission to foster intellectual development by providing challenging interactive learning experiences, engaging students in the process of discovery, giving them every chance to get their hands dirty and their feet wet. Science classes collect water samples in kayaks for microscopic evaluation back in the classroom, studying the effect of the micro-organisms on our local waterways. Math classes create architectural models; Literature students, reading Our Town, also produce the play, set, costumes and all. Most units of the curriculum are based around a project that combines theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, much as in real life. The Imperial Scrapbook Project, for instance, asks them to write a journal from a Roman emperor's point of view, illustrated by a timeline, map, and other images, drawings or models, to replicate a historian's use of primary and secondary sources. Seminars - elective courses - further extend the range of opportunity: about sixty different seminars are offered each year. Just a few examples from over the years: one group of students built a windmill while another formed a garage band, a third studied winter animal tracking, and as usual, our Mock Trial team won first place in Bristol County!

Staff & Faculty Ben Parsons Executive Director Ben graduated from Bowdoin College in 2000 with a BA in English and French, where he played varsity soccer and spent his junior year in Toulouse, France. After a fellowship teaching English at the Universite de Bretagne Occidentale, he worked in finance for a year in Boston. Discovering that investment banking wasn't his calling, he returned to school, completing an MA in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth College while teaching French at a small school across the river in Vermont. From there, he moved to the Cape, where he taught French and English at Falmouth Academy for 18 of the past 22 years. While at FA, he served in various coaching and administrative roles as well, including Dean of Students and Middle School Coordinator. In his four year "sabbatical" from FA, he earned a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from UMass Dartmouth in 2015, served as the Executive Director of the Center for Education Innovation at Friends Academy, and as Head of a K-12 school in Joplin, Missouri. He resides in Falmouth with his partner and their four children. Elizabeth Woelflein Associate Director Beth is a graduate of Villanova University where she earned her BS in Business Administration, and then later graduated from Manhattanville College with Masters Degrees in Education and Special Education. She worked as a teacher and an administrator in several high schools in Middlesex County for more than ten years and, in that time, earned her M.Ed in Education Administration through the MSAA LLP. Beth is thrilled to be a part of the CCLCS Team and to work with the staff and the students and their families to fulfill the mission that “celebrates learning as a lifelong pleasure.” Beth and her husband, Bob, are proud and grateful parents of two daughters. Cheri Amaru Wilson Reading Cheri Amaru earned a BA in Elementary Education from Wheaton College, IL in 1998 and a M.Ed in Reading and Language from UMass Lowell in 2016. She has been a certified Wilson Reading Teacher for over 20 years, which she primarily teaches at CCLCS. Cheri and her husband Jason enjoy living in Orleans and have three sons. Emily Anziano 8th Civics/Social Studies Emily is a CCLCS alum who is excited to be back as the 8th grade Social Studies/Civics teacher- one of her all-time favorite classes when she was a student at CCLCS. Emily received degrees in English and Secondary Education from Wheaton College (MA), as well as minors in Psychology and Studio Art. Emily lives in Wellfleet with her husband and two pets- a dog and a tortoise. Mary Beth Barnhardt Speech Language Pathologist Mary Beth is a passionate and creative speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience supporting students in finding their voices—literally and figuratively! She brings joy, collaboration, and curiosity to her work, whether she’s helping middle schoolers master conversation skills or co-teaching self-regulation strategies. When she’s not at school, you might find Mary Beth in the garden, paddleboarding, or messing about with art supplies. She is beyond excited to be part of the CCLCS community! Mary Beth lives in Falmouth with her husband, daughter, two dogs and two cats. Brian Bates 6th Science Brian earned a BS from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He started at the Lighthouse Charter School in September 2000 and currently teaches 6th grade science. He is an active tennis, paddle tennis player, and golfer who also likes to ski in the winter. He resides in Orleans with his wife and twins. Kristin Berner Special Education Intervention Kristen is a licensed Mental Health counselor who moved to Cape Cod from Florida where she worked as a school-based counselor. She earned her bachelor's degree from Stetson University, and a master’s in science from Nova Southeastern University. She spent 14 years working as a children's therapist and has since found her way to CCLCS. Kristen brings a lot of creative approaches and ideas for working with students. She is always up for an adventure, and in her spare times she enjoys boating, beaching, and hanging out with her husband Kegan and her son Chase! Challis Crema Literary Specialist Challis earned her Master’s in Speech Pathology from Plattsburgh State University in 2001 and, since then, has worked with students aged 3 to 18. She has always had a passion for all areas of language development and recently finished up her Reading Specialist Degree from MGH-IHP. Challis enjoys the energy and spirit of working with middle school students and fully believes in the power of strong literacy instruction in adolescence. In her spare time, Challis enjoys traveling near and far with her family or exploring Cape Cod trails with her husband, her daughter, Molly, and their jolly Bernese Mountain Dog named Adi. Aaron Crowell 7th Science After seventeen years of teaching high school biology and middle school life science at Cape Cod Academy and three years of teaching biology at Sturgis Charter School, Aaron came to CCLCS to teach his favorite age group, seventh grade. Upon graduating from Colby College, he headed down south to work in the Medical Microbiology Department at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. His time in the microbiology lab as a TA inspired a long career in the classroom. He is a veteran AP and IB teacher as well as a middle school teacher. He enjoys most anything that involves being outside. Caroline Doherty Special Education, Instructional Assistant Bio Coming Soon. Michele Gallucci Business Manager Michele joined CCLCS as Business Manager in 2023. Previously, Michele lived in New York and worked for many years as a corporate finance professional in both healthcare companies and startups where she focused on strategy and new business development. She earned her MBA in Finance at the Wharton School of Business and holds a BA in Economics and Spanish from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. Michele loves finance and is thrilled to bring her skills and knowledge to CCLCS. Originally from Massachusetts, Michele now resides on Cape Cod with her husband and two daughters. Danielle Germaine R.N. Nurse Danielle Germaine earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Cape Cod Community College and later received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UMASS Boston. She has been a nurse at Cape Cod Hospital for seven years and also has experience working as a hospice nurse with Broad Reach. Danielle is currently enrolled at UMASS Dartmouth, where she is pursuing an advanced nursing degree. She lives in Hyannis with her children and enjoys exploring Cape Cod. Mark Girardin Music - Choral Mark joined CCLCS in 2015. Mark has taught Music to grades pre-K-12, started the music and drama departments of St. Matthew School in Cranston, RI, St Pius X School in S. Yarmouth, and Saint John Paul II in Hyannis. Mark is a graduate of the Crane School of Music, SUNY POTSDAM. He also participated in the Saratoga Potsdam Choral Institute at Skidmore College, singing with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Liberty Weekend Chorus. Rachel Giffee Special Education, Instructional Assistant Rachel earned her BFA in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She is a Cape Cod native and CCLCS alum, excited to rejoin the community. In her free time she loves to spend time on nature trails, creating and baking, but is always eager to pick up something new! Susanna Graham-Pye 7th Language Arts Susanna has been at CCLCS for over a decade. She enjoys, immeasurably, her work here. A graduate of Smith College, she has an MFA in creative writing from Goddard College. She lives in South Orleans with her husband, children, and hound dogs. She loves sharing the amazing journey that is middle school with her colleagues and the fantabulous charter kids. Zukhra Graham Special Education, Instructional Assistant Zukhra is a Nauset Regional High School graduate and also a former student at CCLCS. She is currently taking a break from college and working here at the school as a special education assistant, she hopes to pursue a career in this field. In her free time she likes to take walks, workout, create art, and spend time with friends and family. Annie Haven 8th Science Annie is a perpetual learner who resides in Harwich with her husband, two daughters, dogs, chickens, and fish. She earned her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University. Annie holds state certifications for all subjects for grades 1-6 as well as in math/science for grades 5-8. She earned her level 1 certificate for International Baccalaureate math and was the 2014 Barnstable County Science Educator of the Year. She is an EVERFI certified STEM teacher and is active in the local STEM community. She is the secretary to the board of the Massachusetts Association of Science teachers and a member of NSTA, MAST, and the Science Alliance. She loves presenting at conferences, and in 2022, she was awarded the David H. Byron Award for outstanding service to science education in the state of Massachusetts. Brittany Hutton Special Education, Instructional Assistant Britany graduate from Nauset in 2004, Bachelors from Saint Michael's College 2008 with a BA in Journalism and Communications 2nd year at CCLCS as a Learning Assistant to 8th grade from Brewster, lives with her daughter and husband. When not teaching I love the beach and being with my family. Jennifer Hyora Director of Student Services Jen joined CCLCS in 2005 and believes deeply in its mission. After many years as both 6th grade Special Education Teacher and Special Education Coordinator, she now serves as full time Director of Student Services. Jen received her BS in Early Childhood Education from Colby-Sawyer College, M.Ed. in Special Education from Framingham State College, and C.A.G.S. in School Administration from American International College. She previously taught at Harwich Elementary School and the Laurel School in Brewster. Brenna Johnson Art Brenna has been an art educator extraordinaire in Franklin, MA for many years, teaching primarily at the high school level and creating the “Empty Bowls” program which has raised over $100,000 for the Franklin Food Pantry. She was born and raised in the Nauset district and has a strong desire to return to the Cape. She has already spent some time in the art classroom at CCLCS to get a feel for the supplies, curriculum materials, and past student projects and is “ready to do the work to make the art classroom a magical place!” Denneen Joseph 6th Langauge Arts Denneen received a BA in History from UMass Dartmouth. She was born and raised on Cape Cod and is excited to be part of the CCLCS community. She lives in Chatham with her husband and their two sons. In her free time, Denneen loves to spend time reading, cooking, gardening, fishing and watching her sons play sports. Hannah Kast Admissions Administrative Assistant Hannah received a BA in International Studies and Psychology from the George Washington University in Washington, DC. Prior to joining the staff at CCLCS, Hannah worked in 7th and 8th grade at Edmunds Middle School in Vermont while completing her Master of Arts in Teaching in Middle School Curriculum at the University of Vermont. She graduated again in 2017 with a M.Ed. in Education Administration from the Massachusetts School Administrator's LLP program & Endicott College, and is licensed in Middle School Humanities and School Administration. After 12 years teaching English and Social Studies at CCLCS, Hannah shifted to office work, where she also coordinates the school’s admissions, field trips & seminar programs. Outside of school, she is also a certified yoga instructor and works as a figure skating coach with Lower Cape Figure Skating & Charles Moore Arena. Tara Mason 8th World Language (French) Tara aka Madame Mason aka the Madaminator has been in love with the French language and culture since she was in middle school. She has a BA in French & Secondary Education from Roanoke College and a Masters degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Fitchburg State University. She has been teaching modern languages to middle school students for almost three decades! She is most proud of her two children who are CCLCS alumni. She is a native Cape Codder and currently lives with her family in Yarmouth. Beyond the classroom, Madame likes to read mysteries, to travel and to listen to traditional Celtic music. Doug Mason 7th Math Douglas earned a BS from Springfield College where he played rugby for four years. He spent the last seven years teaching math at St. Pius X School. He has two children who are graduates of CCLCS and coached both baseball and basketball while they attended CCLCS. Baseball is one of his passions. After umpiring in the Cape Cod Baseball League for over 10 summers, he now spends his summers umpiring in Cooperstown, NY, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. When not on the baseball field he loves to travel with his wife across Europe, visit different MLB stadiums with his son or watch his daughter perform in her theater productions around Cape Cod. Avari Maxwell Special Education, Instructional Assistant Avari joined CCLCS right after earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Endicott College. She began her college career at Merrimack College and finished up at Endicott, competing on the Women’s Ice Hockey team and participating on Club Dance Teams at both institutions. Avari spent almost every summer on Cape Cod and moved here full time this fall. In her move, she was thrilled to become part of the CCLCS community, aiming to help students reach their fullest potential both in and out of the classroom. In her free time, she enjoys walking with her dog Miller, boating, beaching, and spending time with her friends and family. Jennifer Maxwell 6th Special Education Jennifer joins us from Foxborough MA after several years working in special education at the middle school level. She earned her BA from UMass Lowell and her Masters in Special Education from Lesley University. Jennifer is thrilled to be joining the community at CCLCS and is looking forward to working with students and their families to continue the mission of creating a lifelong love of learning and empowering all students to meet their full potential. Jennifer enjoys reading, working out, cooking, beach time, boating, and spending time with her family and friends. She and her husband Glenn have four children, two sons and two daughters and a Yellow Lab, Miller. Ken Merrill Technology Coordinator Ken earned a BA in English from UMASS Dartmouth and has worked on the Cape in various technology related positions from Job Training Employment Corp in Hyannis, Harwich Middle School in Harwich, and most recently at The Riverview School in Sandwich, MA. Ken earned his license to teach technology from Lesley University in Boston and most recently attended training at Rediker Software to get up to speed with what Cape Cod Lighthouse uses. Ken is an avid surfer and skier and he and his wife Marie have two grown sons Kyle and Colin. Caroline Metz 7th World Language (Spanish) Caroline’s passion for the Spanish language and various cultures has been lifelong having studied the language for 12+ years. Through travel and various immersion opportunities, Caroline further developed her command and appreciation of the language. Caroline earned her BS in Operations Management and Logistics and is on her way to pursuing a Master's degree in Education. Katie Motta English Language Learning Katie is a graduate of Mass Art in Boston and has taken several classes studying special education at Lesley University. She has worked at a neighboring school district for six years trying to help students reach their full potential. She loves being around young people and feels inspired by their unique view of the world. In Katie’s free time she likes to spend time with her daughter Stella and enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Cod. Paul Niles Education Foundation Paul is one of the founding teachers at CCLCS. Paul was lured to CCLCS from teaching science at a small school in Western Mass. He has a BA in French from the College of the Holy Cross, a BS in zoology from UMass/Amherst and an M.Ed. from UMass/Amherst. He lives in Brewster with his wife. He spends his spare time playing sports and enjoying nature. Andrew Novak 8th Math Andrew holds his BS in Biology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Andy has been teaching and tutoring in Mathematics and Science since 2007 and has worked at CCLCS in varying capacities since 2009 including Special Education, XP, 6th grade Math, 8th grade Science and 8th Mathematics. He is certified in High School Biology and Middle School Mathematics, loves running, hiking, birding, chess, and meeting or exceeding the energy demands of his son. He lives in Dennis with his wife Elizabeth, and son, Hayden. Elizabeth Novak Social Worker Liz has taught at CCLCS since 2004. She received her BA in Mathematics from Mount Holyoke College and is also an alumna of Cape Cod Community College. In addition to her mathematics teaching, Liz has had extensive experience with outdoor and experiential education and will graduate with her Masters in Social Work in spring 2024. Allison Noyes Occupational Therapist Allison is a CCLCS graduate who joined the CCLCS team in 2019. She earned her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Bay Path University. After completing school, Allison returned to Brewster where she resides with her two white german shepherds, Miles and Minnow. For fun she loves to spend time with her family, cook, travel and go to the beach all year long. Catherine O'Leary 8th Language Arts Catherine graduated from Boston College in 2003 with a BA in English and again in 2008 with M.Ed. Prior to arriving at CCLCS, she taught 7th grade Language Arts in Brookline at the Dexter and Southfield Schools, as well as 5th grade in the Newton Public Schools. Catherine joined CCLCS in 2008 as the 6th grade ELA teacher and served in that position for six years before earning her M.Ed. in school administration from Simmons College. Catherine shifted from the classroom to administration in 2013 and served as Associate Director and then as Executive Director until 2025. She is excited to return to the classroom as the 8th grade ELA teacher. Catherine resides in Harwich with her husband, two human kids, and one canine kid. Carrie Quenneville 6th Math Carrie joined CCLCS in 2005 and has taught 6th, 7th & 8th grade Math and Art, currently provides Academic support across the curriculum and is our Field Hockey Coach. Carrie holds her primary Bachelor of Art Education from Mt. Holyoke College, a secondary certification through Smith College and a Master of Art Education through UMass-Dartmouth. Her master's thesis focused on how drawing can enhance student focus and engagement in the classroom. When not at school, Carrie is at home in Dennis with her family running Shark Shark Tuna Fishing Charters. Seth Roberts 7th Social Studies Seth Roberts is a 2006 graduate of Westfield State College where he studied History. While joining CCLCS in the 23-24 academic year, Seth has more than 15 years of teaching experience from New York City, Southbridge and Springfield, MA. When not at school, Seth is also a baseball umpire and soccer coach. He can often be found walking, hiking, and hanging around with his two dogs. Adam Rose Physical Education Born and raised in Harwich, Adam graduated from Harwich High School in 2003. He attended Dean College & Bridgewater State University where he played on the men’s basketball team and graduated with a degree in Physical Education. Adam has taught in all levels of education (K-12), and has spent 15 years coaching for various varsity sport teams. He is very excited to join the Lighthouse team! Karen Scichilone Education Foundation/ Liaison for Parent Bus Karen has been part of CCLCS since its birth. All four of her children attended the Charter School. Karen holds an Associates in Accounting from CCCC and a BS in Psychology, Minor in Math and Education from UMass Dartmouth. She is certified in Middle School Math and Social Studies. Karen loves to travel and read in her off time. She lives in Yarmouth with her husband Ray, occasionally a few children and grandchildren and two golden retrievers. Elizabeth Schultze Music - Strings Elizabeth is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Liz was a cellist in the Bergen (Norway) Philharmonic, and a freelance cellist in Stockholm, Sweden before settling on the Cape in 1991. She is a longtime member of the Cape Symphony (34 seasons!) and is cellist with and a founding member of Giocosa Chamber Music. She teaches private students at her home in Orleans where she lives with fellow Schultze-Ericsson Cello Duo member and luthier, Bo Ericsson. Liz is mom to cellists Sam and Annika and loves playing cello quartets once a year as a family when they are altogether on the same continent. An avid cyclist, Liz can be found biking the Cape in all seasons. Andrew "Crash" Sims Office Manager/Athletic Director Crash came to CCLCS after directing the Monomoy Day Camp at the Cape Cod Sea Camps for more than 25 years. He lives in Brewster with his wife and 2 daughters who are all connected to CCLCS. In addition to working with children, he is passionate about the Pan Mass Challenge, and the Minnesota Vikings. Christin Sims 8th Special Education Christin studied elementary and special education at Boston University, graduating with a B.S. in Special Education. After teaching at the elementary level for several years, she moved to the Cape and returned to school to pursue a Master’s degree in Special Education from Bridgewater State University. During her studies at Bridgewater, she first encountered life at CCLCS as a long-term substitute in grade 7. After graduating, she returned to the world of elementary education for several years but made her way back to CCLCS in the fall of 2019 in the role of 8th Grade Learning Specialist. Outside of school, Christin enjoys spending time with friends and family, arts and crafts, going for walks, and enjoying the beauty of nature on Cape Cod. Michael Smith Band/ General Music Michael is best known for creating a welcoming classroom filled with singing, playing, and joyful music-making, and he is excited to become part of the team at the Lighthouse Charter School. A composer, songwriter, author, and music educator, he is dedicated to engaging every student in making music so they continue singing, playing and creating music for life. He is the author of the popular It’s Time to Play series for band, strings, and recorder, and has presented at the Midwest Band Clinic and music educator conferences nationwide. His compositions are known for their accessibility, diversity, and improvisatory spirit. Alongside his career in music, he is also a passionate gardener who finds hope and inspiration in cultivating beautiful outdoor spaces. Joshua Stewart 6th XP Josh has been at CCLCS since year two, working as an intern, the 6th Grade math teacher, and in his current role of 6th Grade Explorations teacher. A graduate of Nauset Regional Schools, Mr. Stewart studied American History and Studio Art at the Univ. of Vermont and earned a M.Ed. in Middle School Education from Lesley College. When not teaching, he spends his free time in or on the ocean, sliding down snow, and exploring the hills of northern New England. He lives in Orleans with his two children and a growing collection of vintage snowboards Dana Strakele 7th Special Education Dana graduated from Westfield State College with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Liberal Studies. After graduating, Dana worked with younger children before making the switch to middle school. After a few years at CCLCS Dana decided to go back to school. She graduated from Northeastern University in the fall of 2011 with a master's degree in Special Education. Dana lives in Orleans with her husband, two children, and two cats. Kathryn Wilkinson 6th Social Studies Kathryn has taught at CCLCS since 2004. Previously, Kathryn taught fifth grade at an international school in Guatemala. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont, and a master’s in education from Lesley University. When not teaching, Kathryn enjoys traveling, gardening, hanging out with her two kids, and taking walks around the Cape with her dogs.

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Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School seeks 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. Top of Page About Us Our Mission Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School seeks 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. We appreciate and understand middle school-aged students. We enjoy the often undervalued creativity and intellectual potential of this age group. We strive to provide an emotionally safe and supportive community, encouraging students to develop their strengths and risk new growth, while pursuing an academically rigorous curriculum. Wherever possible, students learn through experience, allowing them to be engaged in the process of discovery and to see the practical applications of classroom lessons. Looking beyond the walls of the classroom, we collaborate with local partners to utilize the unique natural and creative resources on Cape Cod, and reach out to global partners to broaden our cultural understanding and knowledge. Our graduates take with them the values of personal responsibility, consideration for others, respect for the environment, academic integrity, creative expression, and perseverance. Ratified by the Board of Trustees on 5.18.09 School Origins Education Reform Act, Purpose of Charter Schools In 1993, the Massachusetts Legislature passed into law the Education Reform Act, mandating the development of Charter Schools. According to the Education Reform Act, Charter Schools were established to "stimulate the development of innovative programs within public education; to provide opportunities for innovative learning and assessments; to provide parents and students with greater options in choosing schools within and outside their districts; to provide teachers with a vehicle for establishing schools with alternative, innovative methods of educational instruction and school structure and management; to encourage performance-based educational programs; and to hold teachers and school administrators accountable for students' educational outcomes." (M.G.L. Ch. 71, sec. 55, 1993). During school year 1993-94, fourteen charter schools w ere approved, with the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School being one of them. Mission Elements: Personal Responsibility Consideration for Others Respect for the Environment Academic Integrity Creative Expression

Charter School Advocacy Week From March 13 - 17, 2023, the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) is hosting a statewide virtual Advocacy Week! In just 5 minutes per day, over 5 days, charter public school supporters from all across the state will work together to ensure our elected officials understand the value of our schools and what our children need in order to thrive. CCLCS is excited to be part of this powerful week, and we hope you will join us! Sign up today to help us speak out on behalf of our school and our students! If you sign up, there are many ways you can participate throughout the week! ● First, the week will begin with a Virtual Kick-Off Rally on Monday, March 13th from 7 - 7:30 p.m. Gather on Zoom with charter public school families and supporters from all across the state for an inspiring evening! ● Then, each day throughout the week of March 13th, join me and other charter public school community members from across the state by engaging in quick, impactful activities, such as sending emails to legislators and posting on social media. Each activity will be fun and easy; MCPSA will share all the resources you need to make an impact in just 5 minutes each day. Once you sign up, you will be able to participate in as many of the planned activities as you wish. The more activities we each complete, the greater our impact will be! I hope you’ll join us because your voice matters, and together, we can ensure that our elected leaders are thinking about our young people and what they deserve when making decisions that impact our school community. Please register now to be part of this powerful week of action! If you have questions about Advocacy Week, check out the Advocacy Week FAQs or reach out to me. We are grateful for your ongoing partnership and support! Sincerely, Catherine O’Leary Executive Director

7th GRADE INFOR MATION 7th Grade 7th Grade Trip to Boston! Seventh Grade Dinner and a Show! The Outsiders Musical Boston Opera House Friday, April 10, 8 p.m. The school's foundation has purchased theater tickets for all seventh grade students. A $20 fee is being charged for pizza and transportation pre-show. Students will leave CCLCS at 4:45 and return to the Cape following the show - ETA midnight! A text will be sent with ETAs for an exit 65 (old exit 5) and a CCLCS drop off. Cost is $20 Payment ($20 + $1.20 processing)

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!

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.

Employment 2025-2026 Job Postings: Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is an established public middle school (serving 6th, 7th and 8th grade) offering a project rich, interdisciplinary curriculum. Teachers are empowered by the inclusive and collaborative nature of their roles. Teachers must be highly qualified. Competitive salary and benefits package. CCLCS is committed to ensuring the representation and participation of candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals, particularly those from historically marginalized groups, to apply. Substitute Teachers (Ongoing) Please download and fill out the application packet below and return it to school. Thank you. Substitute Teacher Application Packet

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 Subsequent Admissions Cycle We have a unique opportunity to open a subsequent admissions cycle for a spot on our waitlist for the 2026-2027 School Year. Additional applications will be accepted from June 2- July 1, 2026. A lottery to establish place on the waitlist will take place on July 6, 2026. This will not change the order of the waitlist for students that were in the lottery in February. The application can be found HERE . Questions can be directed to admissions@cclcs.info 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. 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.