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If you are interested in serving as our school representation on the Gifted Advisory Council please complete the form below. I still need:

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ECU is hosting a FREE application week September 22-26, 2025. Students can apply for FREE to ECU via ECU’s Navigator application or CFNC

WHO: current juniors (11th graders) with an interest in government, law, leadership, or politics

DATE: October 6, 2025

TIME: 8:15 am: Registration begins
9:00 am -3:00 pm: Youth Conference (lunch will be served to the students at noon)

LOCATION: Brunswick Energy and Education Center
8520 River Road SE
Southport NC

Each high school can send 2 students. Please make sure you are available to attend on 10/6 before applying. Please fill out the interest form linked below.

Students must check email on Monday 9/15 to learn if they have been selected as one of their school's representatives. A Student Info form for the conference will be included in this email and must be completed and returned to Ms. Crudeli by midnight on Wed 9/17. Any student who is selected and does not return the info form by 9/17 will forfeit their selection as a school representative.

A new school year is upon us, complete with all the possibilities and challenges which come with embarking on a new year. Every year, middle and high school students participate in the Congressional App Challenge. This nationwide competition encourages students to learn how to code by creating their own applications, allowing students to showcase their skills in programming and computer science while supporting the next generation of STEM leaders.

The winner will be eligible to have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol, featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website, and will be invited to attend the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill reception.

1. To be eligible to participate in the Congressional App Challenge, you must be a middle or high school student at the time of app submission and must reside or go to school within North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District (determine your federal representative here).
2. Students may register as individuals or as teams of up to four. No more than four students are allowed on a team.
3. Students may compete in the district they reside in or the district they attend school in.
4. If competing as a team, at least half of the teammates must be eligible to compete in the district in which they are participating in.

To participate, students must register online and submit their apps before October 30, 2025.

For more information, please visit www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us

If you are a 10th or 11th grader interested in taking the PSAT, please make sure you have registered by October 1 at 5 PM. CLICK HERE for registration details. For information on the PSAT at Hoggard, please see this infographic. This is limited to the first 200 students to register.

The PSAT/NMSQT is an OPTIONAL exam for 10th & 11th grade students to serve as practice for the SAT or qualification for National Merit Scholarship. The exam will take place at Hoggard High School on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

All students wishing to take the PSAT/NMSQT MUST complete the registration form. This is open to the first 200 students to register. The form will close once 200 registrations are reached. Please note that any student taking the PSAT at Hoggard High School is REQUIRED to bring their device in order to access the ONLINE TEST. Hoggard High School is NOT responsible for providing additional devices for the PSAT/NMSQT test session.

The fee to take the PSAT/NMSQT is $19. Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 1, 2025 by 5pm.

Started in 1977, the Congressional Essay Contest is an annual writing competition run by NSCDA corporate societies across the United States. High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors submit essays for a chance to win a scholarship for the Workshop Foundation’s renowned Congressional Seminar in Washington, D.C.

The topic for the 750-word essay this year is "Describe the principles in the Declaration of Independence you believe are most important in lifting the human condition and explain how they have helped this country meet evolving challenges over our 249 years."

Winners receive full tuition and varying levels of travel support to our 49th annual "Congressional Seminar," for one week in late June 2026 (dates TBD) in Washington, D.C. The seminar is an interactive, civic-focused workshop, conducted by NSCDA's long-time non-profit partner, the Workshops Foundation. (workshops.org) The seminar includes a Mock Congress, enabling students to collaborate with peers from varied backgrounds and views to forge public policy on pressing national and international issues. Participants have the opportunity to exercise their leadership and public-speaking skills. All participants enjoy access to world-class museums, government and congressional offices, and memorable tours. Scholarships cover the cost of university campus housing and meals, along with an additional per diem for lunches on tours off campus.

Go to their website for additional details and the submission application: NSCDA Congressional Essay contest

Students who want to accelerate their coursework to achieve their academic goals may apply for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM). The CDM process allows students to earn credit in a particular course by demonstrating proficiency in the subject without completing the classroom instruction. All North Carolina students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery in the available courses. For more information visit my website CDM page of the AIG Website

CDM Student Application Deadline is September 9, 2025 and must be turned in to me (office 104B or through your regular counselor). The application link is below.

We’re excited to invite students to volunteer at Wesley Memorial’s Pumpkin Patch, a long-standing Wilmington tradition that brings the community together each fall. Volunteering at the Patch is a great way for students to give back to the community while also earning service hours.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Helping customers select and price pumpkins

• Assisting families with wagons and loading pumpkins

• Organizing and arranging displays

• Offering to take photos for families

• Supporting patch operations as needed

Shifts are flexible, and we welcome individuals as well as groups. Adults will be present during every shift, and students will have the chance to meet new people, work as a team, and experience the joy of serving their community. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us at pumpkins@welcometowesleyumc.org or 910-791-4092.

Sign up for shifts at this link.

The Miracle League of Wilmington is an accessible baseball league filled with joy, dancing and home runs for children and adults living with disabilities; Ages 3+. Currently, the Miracle League of Wilmington serves over 150+ All Stars through three types of teams: Classic, Tee Ball, Competitive.

Spring and Fall Season are held for 8 weeks!.

FALL: Starting September 13th, 2025

SPRING: Starting February 2026

Volunteers sign ups for the Miracle League by individual game. We rely on over 100 volunteers every game day and are so grateful to our past and future volunteers!

Here the link to volunteer: Miracle League Volunteer Sign Up

This 4-year scholarship at NC State is for students interested in a teaching career who commit to returning to Eastern NC to teach. This scholarship requires school nominations which are due by Oct. 31. More information will be coming in October but there are virtual information sessions on September 17th and October 8th. Use the buttons below to register for one of the info sessions.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 37th class in 2025, the Foundation has provided over 7,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $87 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Application is now open until September 30!

The Morehead Cain is highly competitive UNC-Chapel Hill Scholarship that is a 4 year, fully funded scholarship with significant enrichment experiences including 4 summer of global exploration, leadership and civic engagement to foster leadership and community impact.

Students are currently able to self nominate only.

Click for more information: https://www.moreheadcain.org/

Click HERE to start your application

Deadline: October 1 (scholarship application + early application for UNC)

Through the National College Match, high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds can apply for early admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s best colleges. We review all applications holistically, and there are no absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors. Take this chance to dream big.

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