HS 9th/10th Grade Newsletter (Oct)
Happy October, ! 🍂
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and the school year is officially in high gear! October is all about finding your groove.
For our 9th graders, you've officially survived your first month and a half of high school—congratulations, you are doing it! For our 10th graders, you are building real momentum and locking in those smart habits.
This month, challenge yourself to try one new thing: join a club, speak up in class, or start exploring what exciting things lie ahead (it is never too early to start dreaming big!).
Let’s make it a fantastic, productive month.
Rowan College Fair- Catawba College
🎓 Did You Know?
Did you know you can meet representatives from 50+ colleges and universities from North Carolina and surrounding states—all in one place?
The Catawba College Fair is a great opportunity to explore schools and ask admissions representatives questions about applications, majors, scholarships, campus life, and more!
📅 Mark Your Calendar: October 5 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Catawba College – Robertson College-Community Center
2220 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC
Drop in, explore your options, and meet representatives from colleges and universities you may be interested in attending! 🎓✨
💙 Crosby Scholars Reminder: If you attend the College Fair, be sure to find the Crosby Scholars representative and sign the Crosby Scholars attendance sheet so you receive credit for attending!
UNC System Virtual College Fairs
High school students and families: Your college search starts here.
The UNC System Virtual Open House is a convenient way to explore all 16 UNC System universities from home.
During four live sessions, admissions representatives will introduce their universities and share information about academics and the application process, and current students will talk about their college experiences and answer questions live.
UNC System Virtual Open House
📅 Mark Your Calendar: October 5, 6, 12, & 13
6:30–7:45 p.m. each evening
Live on Zoom
Attend sessions featuring universities already on your list or join several and discover new options across North Carolina!
View the schedule and register at go.northcarolina.edu/openhouse.
Crosby Scholars High School Requirements: As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Staying active in the Crosby Scholars Program is easy! Each school year, high school students must complete the following requirements:
1️⃣ Attend a Crosby Scholars Academy
Participate in one Crosby Scholars Academy during the school year.
2️⃣ Complete and Submit Community Service
Complete at least 2 hours of community service and submit your hours using the online Community Service Form.
3️⃣ Be a Responsible Crosby Scholar
Be a good citizen by maintaining positive behavior at school and in your community, staying academically engaged, and regularly checking your email and text messages for important Crosby Scholars updates and opportunities.
⭐ Remember: These requirements must be completed every school year to remain active and in good standing with the Crosby Scholars Program.
