Activities

The purpose of extracurricular activities at CKS is to foster character development and social engagement through physical, social and creative opportunities. Participants represent CKS and should display good sportsmanship, school spirit, collaboration and most importantly, fun. Activities include clubs, councils, private lessons, and sports. Links in blue in the descriptions below lead to more information about the activity.

Altar Servers - Any Catholic girl or boy age 10 or above may be an altar server after receiving training. Contact Kathy Skinner,
[email protected], 615-777-8908.

Athletics - Team athletic opportunities are available for students in grades K-8 through the Diocesan Athletic Interscholastic Program.

Band/Chorus - Students in grades 5-8 may choose Band or Chorus for music class.

Cantor Program - Students in grades 5-8 may sign up to be cantors at school Masses. Each grade's cantors lead once per month with monthly practices during recess. Contact Mrs. Julie Schwarz, [email protected], 615-777-8932.

Drama - Grade 4 - 8 students may participate in after school drama to learn about theater performance and participate in school performances. Weekly meetings are held after school with additional practices scheduled prior to performances.

Forensics - Boys and girls in grades 5 - 8 may join the Forensics Team to compete in various forms of the art of public speaking. The team competes in parochial league and other tournaments. Contact Mrs. Margaret Weis, [email protected], 615-777-8927 or Miss Sarah Witt, [email protected], 615-777-8923.

Catholic Math League - Students meeting selection criteria in grades 3-6 meet weekly with their math coach to prepare for online competitions throughout the school year. Contact Mrs. Gina St. Charles, [email protected], 615-777-8928.

National Junior Honor Society - This is a leadership and service organization that teaches students to be both scholars and citizens. Boys and girls in grades 7-8 who meet eligibility requirements are invited to apply. Inductions are early in the spring semester for new members.

Spelling Bee - Students in grade 3-8 participate in class spelling bees to select participants for the school bee which takes place in May. Division I winners represent the school at the regional bee. Contact Mrs. Margaret Weis, [email protected], 615-777-8927.

Geography Bee - Students in Grades 6-8 compete in class for National History Bee. Qualifying student compete at the regional bee. Contact Mrs. Brittany Meriwether, [email protected], 615-777-8938.

Student Council - Each class, grades 3-8, elects members in the fall to represent the class and to organize events which promote student community and school mission. Meetings are twice monthly after school. Contact Ms. Cindy Unwin, [email protected], 615-777-8925.

Activities offered at Christ the King by outside people or providers:

Parker Anderson Enrichment  and Young Rembrandts offer after-school programs for Christ the King School families. Offerings vary from term to term. Please watch Raider Review for details.

Piano and Voice Lessons - After school lessons in piano and voice are offered through KasperMusic Conservatory, [email protected].

Guitar Lessons - Lessons for guitar or ukulele are offered on campus during recess or after school by Janet McLaughlin, [email protected].

Service Clubs - Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts groups are available under the national programs for interested children.