Hoggard High School AIG Update

WEEK OF MARCH 30 - Ashley: Mon & Tues, Thursday; Hoggard: Wed

APRIL 6-10 SPRING BREAK

WEEK OF APRIL 13 - Ashley: Mon Hoggard: Tues-Fri

Make an appointment with Crudeli here.

Please make sure to scroll through the entire newsletter. While some of the info is the same, new opportunities are added every week.

Bradley Creek Elementary is having their annual STEM night this Wednesday, April 1. Volunteers are needed to help with stations for the evening event. Please use the link below to sign up to volunteer!

Bradley Creek Elementary Science Night Signup Genius

2026 Summer Immersion Experience in Biotechnology (FREE) has been extended to March 30th.

Please encourage your current 10th and 11th grade students to apply for this hands-on, on-campus program designed for students interested in science and innovation.

Program Highlights:

• Cost: FREE
• Stipend: $1,000 upon successful completion
• Location: NCCU
• Focus Areas:
• Drug Discovery & Biotechnology
• Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship

Application Deadline: March 30th 2026
Send Letters of Recommendation: biotechimmersion@nccu.edu

Apply here: https://bit.ly/47Xqevg

The House Page Program offers young people the opportunity to learn about, and participate in, the legislative process of our state. It is a four day long experience that allows high school students that are currently in grades ten, eleven, or twelve to observe firsthand how our laws are made. It provides them the unique privilege of working in the House Chamber in the midst of legislative action.

House Pages are important to the operation of the General Assembly as they assist the Members and staff of the House during the legislative session. They participate in daily sessions, committee meetings, and perform other duties including, but not limited to, delivering messages and materials within the legislative complex, completing mailings for Members, and passing out documents or running errands in the House Chamber during daily sessions.

Selection Process

The selection process for this program is highly competitive. Official appointments are made by the Speaker of the House based on recommendations by individual Representatives. Students submit their application to their Representative who selects the individuals to be appointed by the Speaker. Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Application Process: The student should:

• determine the North Carolina House District in which he or she resides. A House District can be determined at the following link www.ncleg.gov/FindYourLegislators
• contact their House Member to express interest in the program and request sponsorship.
• complete the online application or print and complete a hard copy application (including essay question and recent color photo). The application is available here: www.ncleg.gov/House/ PageProgram.
• submit the completed application online or send/deliver a hard copy application to the sponsoring Member for signature.

Click here for more details about the House Page Program.

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The Senate Page Program offers students the opportunity to learn about and participate in the legislative process of our state. It is an experience that enables high school students in tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade to observe firsthand how laws are made.

Senate Pages assist members and staff of the Senate during the legislative session. They are given the unique opportunity to work on the Senate Chamber floor and in committee meetings, in the middle of the legislative action. Pages perform additional duties including, but not limited to, delivering messages and materials within the legislative complex, clerical work, distributing documents and running errands.

Selection Process

Senators are allotted a certain number of students they can “sponsor” each session. Each Senator has their own criteria which they use to select Pages. The selection process for this program is competitive. Official appointments are made by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate based on recommendations by individual Senators. Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Use this link to apply to be a Senate Page.

Young Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)focuses on high school students (ages 13-17 years old). YEP participants will:

• Explore and leverage talents useful for team building and leadership development.
• Understand basic concepts of entrepreneurship and learn about resources in the local area and at UNCW.
• Hear inspiring talks from local experts.
• Engage with college students and UNCW faculty/staff.
• Dine at UNCW (included)

YEP offers week long day sessions for high school students to learn the elements of starting a small business, you'll learn things such as:

• Knowing yourself and your strengths

• How to judge and attract talent

• How to let others know about your business

• Knowing the language of business

The camp is FREE!

Monday, July 13th to Thursday, July 16th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and

Friday, July 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• Lunch will be provided everyday around noon each day excluding Friday.

• Please review the link below.

Registration opens April 6!

Point of contact: Jane Bailey, Program Director, baileyj@uncw.edu

https://uncw.edu/academics/colleges/csb/points-of-excellence/youth-entrepreneur-program

Calling all rising juniors (current 10th graders) in high school! Apply today to serve as a Student Advisor on State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green's Student Advisory Council. If you are interested in state K-12 education issues, advocating on behalf of your peers, and serving as an advisor to decision-makers in K-12 education, this opportunity is for you!

This survey closes on May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm. Link to the application - HERE

The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) is a strong and diverse group of high school students from across the state’s eight education regions. The SSAC meets virtually each month, and members serve a two-year term that concludes at the end of their senior year of high school. Throughout the appointment, advisors hear from experts at the Department of Public Instruction, State Board of Education, the General Assembly, and the Governor's Office, among others, to learn about issues facing our state and share their input on what can be done to support students, teachers and our local school districts and charter schools.

At the conclusion of each year, advisors have the opportunity to participate in a Student Advocacy Day at the North Carolina General Assembly. The council members will also meet with the Superintendent of Public Instruction during their visit to Raleigh.

The Future Teacher Conference is an opportunity for High Schools, Community Colleges, and Home School groups to bring students to UNCW. This is a day where students who have an interest in education can feel what it is like to be a Watson Student.

During their time here, we will offer sessions for students based on their educational interests. Our faculty/staff provide sessions for the students who attend as interactive opportunities. Back by popular demand, we will also have our student panel discussion.

This is FREE to any student interested in learning about education as a career. See a sample Conference Agenda from last Spring here. If you are interested in bringing students or attending, email Dean Heath- HeathT@uncw.edu

Connor LaFountain and Timothy Portuese are high school students completing a service project as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program through their high school located in Queensbury, New York. As part of this project, they created free SAT math practice resources designed to help students prepare more effectively:

• An Instagram page that posts short SAT math walkthroughs and problem-solving strategies
• A free website with SAT-style math practice questions and explanations

The goal is to provide quick, accessible SAT math practice for students who may not have access to expensive prep programs. In the first month, the Instagram page reached over 350,000 views, which suggests many students are actively looking for this type of help.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sat_math_simplified

Practice Website: https://satmathsimplified.timportuese.com/

David Rouzer's office is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. All students who attend high school in the Seventh Congressional District are encouraged to participate. The winning artist's work will be showcased for one year in the halls of the U.S. Capitol along with other winning entries from every Congressional District across the country.

The winning artist’s work will be displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel, a pedestrian walkway leading to the U.S. Capitol. In addition, the first-place winner will receive airfare for two to Washington, D.C. where they can view their artwork, connect with other winners from across the country, and participate in a celebratory reception honoring their achievement.

Guidelines and regulations to participate in the competition as well as the student release form can be found here. Use this tool to determine if students reside within North Carolina's 7th Congressional District.

All artwork and signed student release forms must be submitted in person to one of Congressman Rouzer's District Office locations no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026. Congressional Art Competition Coordinator, Lisa Myers, at (910) 253-6111 or Melissa.Myers@mail.house.gov

The purpose of the North Carolina American Legion Student Trooper Program is to create an association between our young people and the men and women who are responsible for enforcing the laws of our State. The Student Trooper Program will be conducted at the North Carolina Highway Patrol Training Center, Raleigh, and is a cooperative sponsorship of The NC American Legion and The NC Highway Patrol.

Cadets will participate in a wide variety of instructional sessions. They will learn the use of police skills, including drug detection, firearms safety, and precision driving, just to name a few. Instructors from the NC Highway Patrol and other phases of Law Enforcement and related subjects will be integrated into the week's program.

Due to rigorous training involved in the program, those who may require special medication or handicapped accommodations cannot be accepted. A completed medical form must be submitted with the application fee. Students are advised to begin a physical conditioning program before arriving at the training center.

Deadline: June 10 (when the 5 slots are filled, no more applications will be accepted)

Applicants: Students who have successfully completed their junior or senior year

Dates: June 21-26, 2026

Fee: $200 paid by the sponsoring AL Post

American Legion Student Trooper Program Application

Sponsoring Post:

American Legion Post #10

702 Pine Grove Drive

Wilmington, NC 28409

American Legion Contact for AL Post#10 is David Everette. Contact him at navydeepseadiver81@gmail.com if you have questions.

The Shelton Challenge is a six-day residential leadership experience at NC State to help students expand their knowledge and skills of what it takes to be an effective leader. Offered to rising 10th-grade to graduated seniors (those heading into freshman year of college) with a 3.0+ unweighted GPA, hands-on activities focus on: personal leadership assessment and interpersonal dynamics, the role of values and ethics in leadership, leadership traits and approaches, empowering others, civic and social responsibility and goal setting. In addition to these aptitudes, students also engage in team-building activities like low- and high-ropes courses, rock climbing walls, service projects, and social activities in the evenings. April 15 is the registration deadline.

Attendance options:

Week 1: June 14-19

Week 2: June 27-July 2

Week 3: July 12-17

The cost to attend the Shelton Challenge six-day residential program is $925. This cost includes all curriculum materials, lodging and food, low and high ropes training, transportation during the week, and night activities. Financial aid scholarships are available to applicants.

https://sheltonleadership.ncsu.edu/shelton-challenge-programs/

The Leadership/Scholarship Google Classroom contains opportunities for students in all grades. Some are contests, leadership seminars, volunteer opportunities, and scholarships. The AIG coordinators are constantly adding and updating information here. Join using the button/code so you are aware of opportunities as they become available.

Some links may be outdated but this gives you an idea of where to begin in planning summer experiences.

The spring season schedule and volunteer sign up is available if you would be willing to participate. We welcome volunteers of all ages and just ask that anyone under the age of 14 have an adult accompany them.

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: Tee Ball, Classic, and Competitive.

All games and practices are played at the Miracle Field located at 5510 Olsen Park Lane in Wilmington, NC. The specialized 33,000 square foot field is made of a flat, rubberized surface that is barrier free for all Miracle League All Stars!

For a full description of volunteer needs click here.

Volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BACAC29A4FF2-61280984-volunteer#/

I try not to post things for more than 2 weeks:

Ashley Newsletter Folder 2025-2026

Hoggard Newsletter Folder 2025-2026

• March 27 - NC Youth Institute
• April 10 - Girls Who Code
• April 10 - NC State Design Camp (9-12) early bird registration
• APRIL 15 - (JUNIORS) The U.S. Military Academy at West Point Summer Leader Experience
• April 16 - America's Field Trip
• April 25 - US Service Academy Info Forum
• April 30 - Shoot Like a Girl
• May 1 (or until full) - JUNIORS Cameron Impact Scholarship
• No Deadline: Schools Meals for All Student Ambassador Program
• Deadlines vary by program: NC State Pre-College Programs

The GAC is an independent council of families, community members, business leaders, and NHCS staff who meet monthly to support and advocate for the NHCS AIG Program. The GAC is part of the community partnership standard in the 2022-2025 AIG Plan. The council provides perspectives, information, and independent initiatives that are not shared through regular NHCS AIG communications. Please use the link below to join the GAC's mailing list for newsletters and other information for how to support your student and their school's AIG program. The remaining meetings for this school year are planned for:

March 16, 2026

April 20, 2026

All meetings are from 6:00-7:00pm at the Board of Education Building

meetings are not streamed or recorded

If you aren't sure you can make the meetings but would like to receive information from the Gifted Advisory Council, please sign up below.

Email: Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net

https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/crudeliaig/home
Hoggard Office: 104B

Ashley Office: 405