Good afternoon,
This is Principal Suzanne Simpson with your weekly updates. I hope that you were able to enjoy the Spring-like weather this weekend. Congratulations to our Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams for seasons well played. We are proud of each of you! Also congratulations to our Pep Band as they have been selected to play as the Boston College Pep Band this week during the Women’s ACC tournament!
ACT: All students listed as 11th graders in PowerSchool will take the ACT next Tuesday, March 11th. In order to create a MyACT account, students will meet with their test administrator this Tuesday during EAgle time. Check your email so you know where to go. There will be no EAgle time on the 11th.
ASVAB: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a standardized test that measures your aptitude for different careers, especially in the military. You can take the ASVAB in high school as part of career exploration, or before enlisting in the military. This test will be given on March 11th at EA. If you are an interested 10th or 12th grader, use this link to sign up. This must be done by March 4th.
National School Social Worker Week: We are blessed to have Mr. Austin this year as our social worker. If you see him around this week, take a moment to thank him for all he does.
Grades: There are only a few more weeks left in the 3rd 9 weeks. Please take a minute to check your students’ grades online. The third quarter grading period will count 40% of your students’ final grade in the course. If you have any questions then please contact your students’ teacher.
Statewide Tornado Drill: Will be held this week.
Senior Information: On Friday an email was sent to all members of the 2025 cohort regarding graduation and other senior events. If you have not taken time to read it, I encourage you to do so. As always we will continue to add important information here on the school website.
EAgle Time: Make sure you have selected your EAgle time locations for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Academic Calendar for 2025-2026: The academic calendars for the 2025-2026 school year are now available for viewing and downloading here.
Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year: It is time to think about what classes you want to take next school year. In the coming weeks, Ms. Cushman and Dr. Lyons will be meeting with students to select their classes and alternates for next year. To begin planning, check out the registration guide.
NC Senate Page Program: We are excited to announce the return of the Senate Page Program for the 2025 session! Current 10th, 11, and 12th grade students are eligible to apply. This program offers young men and women the opportunity to learn about and participate in the legislative process of our state. To learn more about the page program, the Senate Page website is a great resource for interested students and parents. A student who is currently in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade may contact Senator Galey at amy.galey@ncleg.gov and CC Haley White at haley.white@ncleg.gov to request sponsorship if interested. Ms. White will then contact them with the official application for them to complete.
Naval Academy Summer Opportunities: The Naval Academy Summer Seminar and Summer STEM applications are now open. These programs offer opportunities for high school students to experience life at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. The Summer Seminar is a one-week program designed for rising high school seniors who want to explore life at the U.S. Naval Academy. Participants will immerse themselves in the rigorous academics, athletics, and professional training that prepare the nation’s future leaders.
2025 Sessions:
May 31- June 5
June 7-12
June 14-19
Program Fee: $550
General Program Inquiries should be directed to: summerseminar@usna.edu
The Summer STEM Program offers rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders a chance to engage in hands-on math and science activities with USNA faculty and midshipmen.
2025 Sessions:
June 2-7 for rising 9th graders (current 8th graders)
June 9-14 for rising 10th graders (current 9th graders)
June 16-20 for rising 11th graders (current 10th graders)
Program Fee: $750
General Program Inquiries should be directed to: summerstem@usna.edu
Bus Lot: The bus lot should only be used by our buses. It is not a place to pick up or drop off students.
Student Parking: Any student parking on campus should have a 24-25 parking permit. Here is the link to purchase a parking pass. Students who park on campus without a pass are subject to having their car towed at the owner’s expense. As a reminder, students may not go to the parking lots during the school day without permission from an administrator. Student parking is a matter of privilege, not a right; failure to comply with parking policies may result in revocation of parking privileges.
Chromebook Insurance: This year, we are offering families the opportunity to purchase optional insurance for $25 for their student(s) chromebook. This premium is good for one instance of unintentional breakage. It is highly recommended that you purchase the insurance. For more details, including a list of part replacement costs, click here for the Mobile Learning Handbook. You may use this link to purchase the optional insurance.
Student Name Update: Does your child have a name that they go by that is different from what is listed in PowerSchool? For example: student's name is Samantha but they go by Sami or student's name is John but they go by Jack. If so, you must complete this form. Until this form is complete and has been approved, all staff at school are required to call them by the name listed in PowerSchool.
PowerSchool Parent Portal: In order to stay up to date about your child’s grades and attendance, it is very important that you download the Powerschool Parent Portal App. HERE is all the information you need to download the app and set up its features. Please let us know if we can help you.
Canvas Observer: Parents can sign up as an observer in Canvas. Observers can link their Canvas account to their student's account so they can see assignment due dates, announcements, and other course content. Observers can view the course content but cannot participate in the course.
How to Sign Up to Become a Canvas Observer
Upcoming Events:
Monday:
National School Social Worker Week
Lacrosse vs. Voyager @ 6:00
Softball at Cedar Ridge @ 6:00
Tuesday:
Softball vs. Person @ 6:00
MPA Preview Concert @ 6:00
All Sport Foundation Meeting @ 7:00 in Fieldhouse
Wednesday:
Statewide Tornado Drill
Men’s Golf at Quaker Creek
Baseball vs. Eastern Guilford @ 6:00
Soccer at Orange at 6:00
Men’s and Women’s Track vs. Williams/Western @ 4:00
Thursday:
Baseball at Seaforth @ 6:00
Friday:
Lacrosse at Western Alamance @ 6:00
Women’s Soccer at Northwood @ 6:00
Saturday:
Softball at Central Davidson
A look ahead:
March 11 - ACT for all 11th graders
March 11 - Cap & Gown Pick up 3-5
March 24 - NC Check- In Window #1
March 28 - Teacher Workday
April 3 - National School Librarian Day
April 12-21 - Spring Break
April 28 - Band Booster Meeting
May 18 - Spring Dance Concert
May 20 - Senior Breakfast/Walk the Halls
May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 30 - Senior Awards
June 2-6 - Exam Week
June 5 - Graduation Practice
June 7 - Graduation
As always, thank you for your continued support. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.