A Day We Will Never Forge
Thirty Years of Showing Up. And This Ceremony Said It All.
On the morning of Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Chinese Cultural School of Atlanta gathered at Duluth High School Theater for something that felt bigger than any single ceremony — the 2025-2026 Graduation and Award Ceremony, held in the school’s 30th year of service to the Atlanta community.
Families filled every seat. Teachers stood at the front of the room. Students performed, received awards, and shared words of gratitude that brought tears to the eyes of everyone present. And through it all, one feeling ran through the entire morning from beginning to end — pride.
Thirty years of Saturday mornings. Thirty years of Mandarin lessons, calligraphy brushes, yo-yo strings, and lion dance practices. Thirty years of families trusting CCS with something irreplaceable — their children, their heritage, and their culture. This ceremony was the living proof that every single moment was worth it.
“This school will always be home. Go out, learn, and contribute to society — and know that we are always here cheering for you.”
CCS Turns 30 in 2026
Founded in August 1996, the Chinese Cultural School of Atlanta has spent three decades building one of the most trusted Mandarin education institutions in the Southeast. This graduation is not just a ceremony — it is a celebration of everything this community has built together.
Chinese Cultural School of Atlanta · Est. 1996
Photos From the Ceremony
Ceremony Highlights
More Than a Graduation — A Full Celebration of Excellence.
The 2026 ceremony was a reminder of the depth and breadth of what CCS represents. From the opening remarks to the final applause, every moment of the morning was filled with warmth, recognition, and genuine community pride.
Graduation Ceremony — Diplomas presented to the Class of 2025-2026 in a proud and moving ceremony
Full Attendance Awards — Honoring students who showed up every single Saturday without exception
Academic Excellence Awards — Recognizing outstanding achievement across all class levels
Teacher Tenure Awards — Celebrating dedicated faculty who have given years of service to this community
PTA and Student Council Recognition — Thanking the parents and student leaders who keep CCS running every week
Student Performances — Every class took the stage to showcase a full year of learning and growth
If you have been thinking about enrolling your child — or if you have been wanting to come back — this is the year. Come be part of a school that has been changing lives in Atlanta for three decades and is just getting started.
To everyone who has been part of the CCS story — thank you. Thirty years of this community is something to be deeply proud of. Here is to thirty more. ❤️🏮
Chinese Cultural School of Atlanta · Est. 1996 · 30th Anniversary Year
