NC Cyber January 2026 Newsletter
February 2, 2026
Hello Owls!
The North Carolina Cyber Academy was excited to welcome everyone back for the start of the spring 2026 semester back on January 6!
Together, we've worked through the bitter cold and we've now reached the end of January. We're just a little over three months away from winding down the 2025-2026 school year!
We appreciate everyone's dedication to our new "CAMERAS ON" policy at the High School! We believe our students will be the beneficiaries of more in-person interactions with their teachers and classmates!
Thanks to everyone for their hard work, and we wish everyone a happy February! Please stay warm and safe throughout these cold winter weeks until spring finally arrives!
NC Charter Schools Review Board renews NC Cyber Academy charter through 2030-31
On the afternoon of Monday, January 12, 2026, the North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board renewed the charter of the North Carolina Cyber Academy. NC Cyber’s charter was renewed from the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year for an additional five years, through the conclusion of the 2030-2031 school year.
“The North Carolina Cyber Academy is pleased and grateful for the Charter School Review Board’s vote to renew our charter for an additional five years,” said NC Cyber Academy Superintendent Martez Hill. “We would like to thank the thousands of parents across the state of North Carolina who have entrusted us with the educational needs of their children, and we are ever mindful of the great responsibility we have to the citizens of this state.”
The North Carolina Cyber Academy is currently working with more than 2,000 students from all over the state of North Carolina. Over the past decade, NC Cyber has supported the educational needs of North Carolina families in all 100 counties through our virtual curriculum.
“We are making progress as a school, and as we look to the future, we are going to continue to make progress. Over the past decade, more than 1,000 students have received high school diplomas from the North Carolina Cyber Academy, and we are looking forward to honoring more than 200 students again this coming May in our Class of 2026.”
NC Cyber currently boasts the highest enrollment of students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses of any charter school in North Carolina, and has been recognized for its commitment to North Carolina’s military community through the Purple Star program.
“The North Carolina Cyber Academy has the largest CTE (Career and Technical Education) program of any charter school - virtual or brick-and-mortar - in the entire state of North Carolina, and for the past several years we have been recognized as a Purple Star School for our commitment to assisting military families and their unique needs,” said Mr. Hill. “Over the next five years, thanks to the Charter School Review Board’s vote, we look forward to working with many more families and helping their children on to graduation and the next phase of their lives beyond school.”
NC Cyber Family Takes Memorable Trip to Africa
One of our families at the North Carolina Cyber Academy – the Riggsbee family – recently shared some pictures from their family's time in Kenya. Seventh grader Lillian Riggsbee and third grader Penelope Riggsbee, along with their parents Thomas and Rebecca Riggbee, had an amazing cultural experience that was life changing in so many ways. Here were Mrs, Riggbee’s thoughts about this incredible experience!
“We visited two different tribal communities and spent time with the elders and children who attend the Integrated Child Development Centers in those communities. These centers are operated by Africa Exchange,” she said. “They build the classrooms for children to attend preschool. They provide nutrient rich porridge for lunch each day. They focus on malaria prevention and deworm the children, and they also provide clean drinking water and educate about the importance of hand washing and personal hygiene.”
“We planted trees in the communities and the girls did beadwork with the tribal ladies. We went on safari to experience the wildlife in the Masai Mara,” Mrs. Riggsbee added. “It was a really cool trip for Penelope and Lillian to be a part of. Thank you to NCCA and to each of you for supporting our family to be able to go.”
Special thanks to the Riggsbee family for sharing these inspirational photos from their incredible journey!
NC Cyber Families Share Holiday Memories
Several of our NC Cyber families shared some of their Holiday photos and memories with us this winter! Thanks to everyone who allowed us to be a small part of their fun Holiday experiences!
Addisen Mccorkel (5th Grade), Nathan Mccorkel (8th Grade)
Addisen Mccorkel and her big brother, Nathan, went ice skating in downtown Greensboro for the first time over winter break. They were even asked to do an interview for a local news channel. They were both naturals and now have a unique memory!
Angel & Victoria Torres (8th Grade)
NC Cyber Middle Schoolers Angel and Victoria Torres shared some of their Holiday memories, including Victoria Christmas shopping until she was too tired to walk, and Angel teaching his niece, Vivi, how to put on lip gloss on Christmas morning!
Liam Tillis (1st Grade), Carmelo Green (7th Grade), Carvon Green (8th Grade)
Asherah Tillis, the parent of three NC Cyber Academy students, shared this wonderful Holiday family photo!
Caiden Greene (5th Grade)
Caiden Green, a fifth grader in Mrs. Bunch's class at the NC Cyber Elementary School, received some awesome Christmas presents this year!
Charlye West (5th Grade)
NC Cyber Elementary School fifth grader Charlye West was cast as an elf in Alamance Childrens Theatre ‘s production Elf Jr. in December. Over the Holiday break, Charlye and her family also visited many of Danish Artist Thomas Dambo Trolls that are on display in North Carolina.
Charlye, who turned 11 on January 3rd, went skiing for the first time during the Winter break! This picture is on the slope on West Virginia with her brother. They spent a lot of quality family time together!
Dita Brutus (12th Grade)
NC Cyber Academy High School senior Dita Brutus visited the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary, North Carolina over the Holiday break!
Grayson Stovall (10th Grade)
NC Cyber High School 10th grader Grayson Stovall attended the Sea Cadet Navy Recruit Training at Camp Blanding in Florida over Winter Break.
“I had a great time doing Physical Training, learning CPR, and more!” Grayson told us.
Jayden Bryant (9th Grade)
NC Cyber High School freshman Jayden Bryant had a wonderful Holiday break! He got a new PS5 for Christmas and had a great time with his family!
Labarca/Rapley Holiday Family Photos
NC Cyber Academy students Peyton Labarca (8th Grade), Rosalie Labarca (8th Grade), Lilyanna Labarca (8th Grade), and Jacob Rapley (6th Grade) are joined by their parents Kaitlin Labarca and Demetrius Rapley. Everyone had a great time during the winter break!
Lyric Davis (4th Grade)
The family of NC Cyber Elementary School fourth grader Lyric Davis shared these images from her Winter break!
Savannah McGrath (12th Grade)
Savannah McGrath, a senior at the NC Cyber High School, visited the North Carolina Botanical Gardens and The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival over Winter break!
Quincy Talley, Yana Talley (3rd Grade)
NC Cyber Elementary School third graders Quincy Talley and Yana Talley had fun throughout Winter break with each other and their little brother!
Madeline “Brooke” New (5th Grade), MaryBeth New (7th Grade)
These photos are from Madeline “Brooke” New (5th grade)and MaryBeth New’s (7th grade) Holiday time! Their mother praised them for not only being so supportive to each other, but also to her during the break!
“I want to shout out both my girls, Madeline Brooke and MaryBeth, for being so helpful and supporting each other in all activities they do,” said their mother, Shannon New. “An extra shout out to MaryBeth for walking with me in the Christmas parades behind her sister Madeline dance group!”
Fernando Family visits NC Arboretum, Troll Study Exhibit
NC Cyber Elementary School students Aika Fernando (1st Grade) and Yuja Fernando (5th Grade), along with younger brother Arjun Fernando, visited the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville during the winter break, where they went to see the troll study created by the Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo.
“The Troll study (12 Trolls) is a great exhibit for kids, as it also educates kids about taking care of the environment,” said Tyrone Fernando, the parent of the Fernando children.
NC Cyber Academy Elementary School
NC Cyber Elementary School Hosting Kindergarten Kickoff March 6
The North Carolina Cyber Academy will be hosting its first-ever Kindergarten kickoff on Friday, March 6 at 1:00 p.m.. Come learn about NC Cyber Elementary School - a fully synchronous K-5 public school - and our free, 100% virtual curriculum. Every single teacher at NC Cyber is state certified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).
For those NC Cyber families with friends and other family members with children entering Kindergarten in 2026-27, please let them know about this Kindergarten Kickoff event! Thanks and have a great rest of the week!
Kindergarten Celebrates 100 Days of School!
The last week of January, NC Cyber Elementary’s Kindergarten class celebrated its 100th day of school! On Wednesday, January 28, students dressed up as their 100-year-old selves. So cute!
Here's some of our "old" friends!
Elementary Staff Meets for 5-Year Strategic Planning
On Friday, January 23, members of the NC Cyber Academy Elementary School staff came together to collaborate and develop its 5-year plan. It was a great day of camaraderie and team-building!
Elementary School Recognizes Honor Roll Students
Congratulations to the following NC Cyber Academy Elementary School students for being named to the Honor Roll last quarter! We salute their dedication to learning and achieving in the classroom!
Quarter 2 "A Honor Roll"
Kiley Mullis
Ensley Rankin
Jameson Lowe
Kimaya Gladden
Gwendolyn Dougherty
Yves Frye
Kyden Stewart
Liam Quazi
Zoie Grant
Princess Daniel
Isabella Neris
Wesley Fulbright
Dewey Gravitt
Amaziah Boddie
Ayomi Jackson
Jeremiah Russell
Zoe Vafiades
Austin Clarke
Quetzalli Herrera Carbajal
Siya Ganesh
Jack Lowery-Brace
Minsa Naeem
Jaden Banks
Penelope Riggsbee
Zori Cooper
Luca- Miguel Rodriguez
Sienahyah Clark
Madeline New
Jarmad Davis
Anna Sean
Wyatt Baker
Lucas Diaz
Yuja Fernando
Weston Arrington
Ariella Michelli
Moses Figueroa
Ashton Hartman
Marissa Clark
Gabriella Kreigh
Aika Fernando
Abella Israel
Ellison Henry
Matthew Stanton
Reggie Buckner
Uriel Santos
Noah Kennedy
Krisha Dalal
Isaiah Nunnally-Logan
Kayden Garcia
Elian Arias Santiago
Landon Christie
Azalea Tucker
Evelyn West
Naomi Surrett
Amir Young
Maliha Naeem
Cameron Dickerson
April Watts
Arianna Guess
Justus Dixon
Vaniese Hart
Ryleigh Ward
Stephen Gibson
Benjamin Pike
Cora Smith
Tiana Feistenauer
Quarter 2 "A/B Honor Roll"
Kelsey Graves
Logan Miller
Meysam Naeem
Caitlyn Dominick
Travis Kidd
Brooklynn Johnson
Maleni Gonzalez Gallagher
Annalise Hardin
Zanaria Hart
Paul Gieseking
Logan Stanton
Benjamin Kim
Amarilis Velasquez
Jayla Berroa
Mia Rodd
Yeh'Zekiel Mcniel
Aurora Michelli
Sophia Casseus
Venus Angrum
Xion Tolbert
Addisen Mccorkel
Candace Howard
Kassidi Stanley
Lydia Jackson
Saalih Jones
Imani Smith
James Barnette
Antonio Johnson
June Edwards-Harvey
King Davis
Melody Moore
Koa Regular
Michael Barnett
Hadlee Bryant
Haven Hawkins
Haven Hawkins
Savannah Rains
Caleigh Powell
Noah Figueroa
Aaliyah Taylor
Calhan Greene
Eden Hackley
Theodora Clark
Marshall Loftin
Austin Avila Luevano
Noah Teagan
Samia Maidana
Jackson North
Jaxon Lovette
Aubrey Pinney
Emma Bennett
Caleb Herring
Brantley Lemons
Madison Dickerson
Naomi Bethea
Maddisyn Hipp
Faith Brown
Randall Keene
Aidan France
Ember Huffman
Aneesa Jones
Briella Roof
Averi Gray
Charles Howell
Nia Hinton
Danny Blalock
Nara-El Williams
Muhammad Saad
Aiden Grant
Avriel Wafford
Ryland Santos
Charlie Howell
Sebastian Hicks
Vai Howell
Savayah Moore
Summer Nicks
Maria Pavlenkova
Jaxon Kinsey
Muhammad Chaudhry
Vay'La Green
Langston Mccray
Ailani Webb
Elementary School Shout Outs
Kiley Mullis (3rd Grade)
Kiley Mullis, a third grader in our NCCA Elementary School. won runner-up in the Elite Young division in the recent Miss Merry Christmas pageant. Kiley and her older sister Kinsley, who won the Preteen Miss Merry Christmas title, have been outstanding students at NC Cyber, as both have been listed on the A Honor Roll throughout their whole school careers.
The Miss Merry Christmas title brought together a large number of people for a wonderful cause. All the contestants had to bring toys that were donated to the City of Monroe for children for Christmas. All of the money raised at the door went to buy bracelets for Operation Save!
We salute Kinsley and Kiley for their achievements, and for thinking of others during the Christmas season through their generosity!
Matthew Lewis (4th Grade)
Matthew Lewis, a fourth grader in Mrs Minor’s homeroom, recently got new headphones for his North Carolina Cyber Academy laptop. He also recently learned how to fix hot coco! Matthew loves his collection of Pokemon cards!
NC Cyber Academy Middle School
Middle School Recognizes Honor Roll Students
Quarter 1 "A Honor Roll"
Adama Ismael 6
Afton Kelly 6
Anika Contractor 6
Anisa Malik 6
Brooklyn Threulsen 6
Catherine Arrington 6
Cienna Henry 6
Daniel Oancea 6
Daniella Van Dover 6
David Palacio 6
Eden Edwards 6
Eli Rodriguez 6
Ella Caudle 6
Eloise Jackson 6
Ethne Raver 6
Isaiah Daniel 6
Jackson Bennett 6
Jarmadia Davis 6
Jaxon Thomas 6
Jayden Laszlo 6
Keyton Greene 6
Kylee Beavers 6
Laina Oleson 6
Layla Christie 6
Marc Metre 6
Melanie Lopez Lobo 6
Micaela Howell 6
Myah Deese 6
Nina Henderson 6
Omar Ahmed 6
Paxton Swanzey 6
Rahaf Alsaidi 6
Richard Silverio 6
Rylan Simpson 6
Samantha Reynolds 6
Sierra Hemphill 6
Taliyah Swinger 6
Yasmin Mustafa 6
Alexis Frye 7
Aliya Hartman 7
Angel Fulbright 7
Arianna Hartman 7
Asher Lanier 7
Ashton Harris 7
Bella Holtzclaw 7
Bethany Kreigh 7
Blake Knox 7
Briseas Ortiz 7
Bryson Harrelson 7
Caitlyn Howard 7
Cy Burris 7
Dahlia Chavez 7
Danna Reyes Lopez 7
Daylan Weaver 7
Dolores Rosario 7
Dusk Raymer 7
Dylan Wagner 7
Emma Kline 7
Emma Saldana 7
Eowyn Richter 7
Eva Mcmillan 7
Ezra Dahl 7
Faith Dukes 7
Gabriella Vandeventer 7
Jacob Rink 7
Jamie Wentz 7
Jaxson Simmons 7
Jayde Walser 7
Jayden Mizell-Williams 7
Jeffery Harbin 7
Jimena Hernandez 7
Julian Medina 7
Kamille Wingate 7
Kay'Ren Franks 7
Kaylee Wells 7
Kelsey Johnson 7
Keyaira Heard 7
Kinsley Mullis 7
Layla Lowder 7
Lillian Riggsbee 7
Lukas Rodriguez 7
Malik Davis 7
Mary Beth New 7
Melanie Dockery 7
Mellanie Garcia-Rubio 7
Milahn Toon 7
Mukhtar Al-Shareefy 7
Nyusha Damron 7
Pyper Mabry 7
Ruth Lamb 7
Serenity Oriaku 7
Tiana Randall 7
Tison Ingram 7
Ty Walser 7
William McDonald 7
Xionelly Velasquez 7
Abigail Ellertson 8
Alexander Somoano 8
Aleyah Sanchez 8
Alice Heredia Oliveira 8
Anna Waugh 8
Aria LaPorte 8
Axel Heavener 8
Benjamin Joyce 8
Caleb Mcmanus 8
Cameron Roos 8
Christe Clark 8
Christian Amaral 8
Dakota Dilger 8
Dristi Shrestha 8
Elijah Pareja 8
Ethan Cyrus 8
Ethan Jean 8
Evin Dobbins 8
Favor Ogbeide 8
Gabriel Ratliff 8
Gianna Bellettini Zambrano 8
Harshitha Thirugnanam 8
Hazaiah Vann 8
Heidi Cobb 8
Isaiah Caulder 8
Isobel Story 8
Jackson Pratt 8
James Howard 8
Jolynn Eckersberg 8
Jonathan Long 8
Joshua Mayorquin Martinez 8
Juliana Morgan 8
Kaden Hyatt 8
Kaleb Otero 8
Layla Moore 8
Laylah Gerald 8
Lina Abdelmahmoud 8
Madelyn Craver 8
Marina Kalogirou 8
Michael Alexander 8
Mollie Lowery-Brace 8
Morgan Loflin 8
Nicholas Bakker 8
Noah Hartley-Smith 8
Patrick Newman 8
Penelope Martinez 8
Peyton Labarca 8
Raquan Barksdale 8
Reece Payne-Widener 8
Rocco Jones 8
Shynia Montgomery 8
Soleil Paul 8
Taj Hammons 8
Vala Vander Elst 8
Vidya Penmatsa 8
Yashas Siddalingeshwar Hiremath 8
Yassin Talaat 8
Zane Khalid 8
Zoe Adams-Poe 8
Quarter 1 "A/B Honor Roll"
Aaradhya Prakash 6
Abigail Hood-Julien 6
Adalynn Funderburk 6
Aden Donahue 6
Althea Barsley 6
Angelina St Elien-De Souza 6
Aryanna Ramey 6
Aryanna Gibson 6
Ashton Daughtry 6
Aubree Suddreth 6
Audric Martin 6
Avery Ghant 6
Braylin Thomas-Banks 6
Braylin Clark 6
Bryson Dantes Ponce 6
Caleb Swann 6
Chloe Helderman 6
Christopher Reed 6
Colton Daniels 6
Cullen Drake 6
Daryl Kjarbo 6
Devyn Johnson 6
Dixie Lee 6
Dulce Brown 6
Evan Crayton 6
Felicity Waller 6
Izunna Umeora 6
Jacob Pagliaro 6
Jacoby Rapley 6
Joshua Richardson 6
Justin Holliday 6
Kaiden Houck 6
Kamal Al-Amin 6
Kayleigh Ledford 6
Khatab Mohammed 6
Leah Cristobal 6
Liberty Christie 6
Lilly Hawkins 6
Logan Crockett 6
M.Suhayl Abdullah 6
Ohoud Ashaif 6
Paola Saucedo 6
Renji Davis 6
Suhayla Madyun 6
Theresa Rosario 6
William Barnes 6
Aaradhy Mane 7
Amilianna Harrison 7
Anthony Holliday 7
Audrey Plyler 7
Bailey Sage 7
Blake Bennett 7
Chloe Marks 7
Deanna Brown 7
Debouris Davis 7
Easton Cornthwaite 7
Emma Clack 7
Ezekiel Sampson 7
Grayson Mathis 7
Jackson Young 7
Jalen Timmons 7
Javouris Davis 7
Jax Kraycirik 7
Jaxon Perry 7
Joshua Brown 7
Joshua Mackey 7
Ju'Li Davis 7
Julian Bilka 7
Kate Emens 7
Mason Mcgovern 7
Melinda Montgomery 7
Myles Rahman 7
Nalani Stewart 7
Noah Maw-Naing 7
Persis Elegbe 7
Robert Dunn 7
Rokia Ashraf 7
Selah Morris 7
Skylar O'Sullivan 7
Sophia Gibson 7
Stuart Northup 7
Teymar Holland 7
Victoria Vega 7
Vincent Dinunzio 7
Zoey Buckholz 7
Adrianna Rose 8
Aniyah Cotton 8
Ann'Marie Looney 8
Anza St Elien De Souza 8
Arturo Cruz-Martinez 8
Aubri Texeira 8
Ava Hord French 8
Axel Treiman 8
Ayden Houchens 8
Bella Tripp 8
Brawley Helton 8
Brayden Jernigan 8
Brianna Cahill 8
Camille Diggs-Love 8
David Lazar 8
David Coll 8
Dena Mohammed Ali 8
Dixie Johnson 8
Drayden Benfield 8
Elyse Cannon 8
Emani Atta-Mills 8
Emmanuel Rufino Cuellar 8
Faith Seum 8
Genesis Amaro-Montalvan 8
Gracin Beavers 8
Harmony Alford 8
Isabella Dawkins 8
Isaiah Reed 8
Jacob Ingham 8
Jaliyah Covington 8
Jamil Jones 8
Jocelyn Molina 8
Joseph Falco 8
Justyce Brown 8
Kaitlyn Smith 8
Katherine Bodsford 8
Katie Harrill 8
Kayden Hansrote 8
Kellen Tucker 8
Kelsie Eshleman 8
Khuzaima Islam 8
Kylee Ghant 8
Landon Asselta 8
Landon Jackson 8
Lauren Harris 8
Levi Andes 8
Liam Laube 8
Lilyana Ralston 8
Logan Minor 8
Luciana Lora 8
Luis Solano 8
Makalynn Bell 8
Maliyah Moses 8
Marisa Clark 8
Melanie Blackwell 8
Miguel Guevara 8
Morgan Leach 8
Nallah Guthrie 8
Nia Estwick 8
Nigel Latta 8
Noah Minor 8
Penelope Boynton 8
Reeva Ganesh 8
Rema Alhanshali 8
Riley Fillpot 8
Robert Doctor 8
Rosalie Labarca 8
Ryland Thornton 8
Samantha Barberio 8
Sarah Fdouli 8
Siejahn Clark 8
Sree Kadiyala 8
Tony Lee 8
Quarter 2 "A Honor Roll"
Anisa Malik 6
Aryanna Ramey 6
Aubree Suddreth 6
Braylin Thomas-Banks 6
Brooklyn Threulsen 6
Catherine Arrington 6
Cienna Henry 6
Daniella Van Dover 6
Dulce Brown 6
Eli Rodriguez 6
Ella Caudle 6
Eloise Jackson 6
Isaiah Daniel 6
Jackson Bennett 6
Jarmadia Davis 6
Jaxon Thomas 6
Jayden Laszlo 6
Laina Oleson 6
M.Suhayl Abdullah 6
Marc Metre 6
Mariah Estrada 6
Myah Deese 6
Omar Ahmed 6
Richard Silverio 6
Samantha Reynolds 6
Sierra Hemphill 6
Theresa Rosario 6
Alexis Frye 7
Aliya Hartman 7
Angel Fulbright 7
Arianna Hartman 7
Asher Lanier 7
Ashton Harris 7
Audrey Plyler 7
Bella Holtzclaw 7
Bethany Kreigh 7
Caitlyn Howard 7
Cy Burris 7
Dahlia Chavez 7
Danna Reyes Lopez 7
Daylan Weaver 7
Dusk Raymer 7
Dylan Wagner 7
Emma Kline 7
Emma Saldana 7
Eowyn Richter 7
Eva Mcmillan 7
Ezekiel Sampson 7
Faith Dukes 7
Jacob Rink 7
Jaxson Simmons 7
Jayde Walser 7
Jimena Hernandez 7
Julian Medina 7
Kamille Wingate 7
Kay'Ren Franks 7
Kaylee Wells 7
Kelsey Johnson 7
Keyaira Heard 7
Kinsley Mullis 7
Lillian Riggsbee 7
Lukas Rodriguez 7
Malik Davis 7
Mary Beth New 7
Melanie Dockery 7
Mellanie Garcia-Rubio 7
Milahn Toon 7
Mukhtar Al-Shareefy 7
Nalani Stewart 7
Pyper Mabry 7
Rokia Ashraf 7
Ruth Lamb 7
Serenity Oriaku 7
Tiana Randall 7
Tison Ingram 7
Victoria Vega 7
Xionelly Velasquez 7
Abigail Ellertson 8
Alex Colchado 8
Alexander Somoano 8
Alice Heredia Oliveira 8
Anna Waugh 8
Aubri Texeira 8
Axel Heavener 8
Bella Tripp 8
Benjamin Joyce 8
Brianna Cahill 8
Cameron Roos 8
Christian Amaral 8
Dakota Dilger 8
Dristi Shrestha 8
Elijah Pareja 8
Evin Dobbins 8
Hazaiah Vann 8
Heidi Cobb 8
Isaiah Caulder 8
Jackson Pratt 8
James Howard 8
Jolynn Eckersberg 8
Jonathan Long 8
Kaden Hyatt 8
Katie Harrill 8
Laylah Gerald 8
Lina Abdelmahmoud 8
Michael Alexander 8
Mollie Lowery-Brace 8
Morgan Loflin 8
Patrick Newman 8
Penelope Martinez 8
Reece Payne-Widener 8
Rocco Jones 8
Taj Hammons 8
Tobin Vu 8
Tony Lee 8
Vidya Penmatsa 8
Quarter 2 "A/B Honor Roll"
Aaradhya Prakash 6
Abigail Hood-Julien 6
Adalynn Funderburk 6
Adama Ismael 6
Aden Donahue 6
Afton Kelly 6
Althea Barsley 6
Amari Swinger 6
Angelina St Elien-De Souza 6
Anika Contractor 6
Avery Ghant 6
Bryson Dantes Ponce 6
Christopher Reed 6
Cullen Drake 6
Daniel Oancea 6
Daryl Kjarbo 6
David Palacio 6
Emilio Moreno 6
Evan Crayton 6
Felicity Waller 6
Jacob Footman 6
Jacob Pagliaro 6
Jacoby Rapley 6
Justin Holliday 6
Kaden Ausby 6
Kamal Al-Amin 6
Kayleigh Ledford 6
Kennedy Morgan 6
Keyton Greene 6
Lauren Cozart 6
Layla Christie 6
Liberty Christie 6
Lilly Hawkins 6
Logan Crockett 6
Melanie Lopez Lobo 6
Micaela Howell 6
Morgan Timmons-Dorsett 6
Nina Henderson 6
Sameiri White 6
Suhayla Madyun 6
Taliyah Swinger 6
Yasmin Mustafa 6
Aaradhy Mane 7
Aaron Upright 7
Alexander Wiegand 7
Alli Simmons 7
Anthony Holliday 7
Blake Bennett 7
Bryson Harrelson 7
Cairo Fink 7
Cassandra Smith 7
Chloe Marks 7
Debouris Davis 7
Dolores Rosario 7
Easton Cornthwaite 7
Emma Clack 7
Evans Tooles 7
Ezra Dahl 7
Fallon Moore 7
Gabriella Vandeventer 7
Garrett Patterson 7
Grayson Mathis 7
Jackson Young 7
Jalen Timmons 7
Javier Liberato 7
Javouris Davis 7
Jax Kraycirik 7
Jeffery Harbin 7
Julian Bilka 7
Kate Emens 7
Kiera Sessoms 7
Layla Lowder 7
London Parrish 7
Manha Bhuiyan 7
Mariana De La Cruz 7
Mason Mcgovern 7
Melinda Montgomery 7
Myles Rahman 7
Noah Maw-Naing 7
Robert Dunn 7
Taven Jones 7
Ty Walser 7
Vincent Dinunzio 7
William McDonald 7
Zachary Carpenter 7
Zoey Buckholz 7
Aleah Alvarez 8
Aleyah Sanchez 8
Allyzandrea Jones 8
Aniyah Cotton 8
Ann'Marie Looney 8
Annabella Beckman-Duffey 8
Anza St Elien De Souza 8
Arturo Cruz-Martinez 8
Ava Hord French 8
Ava Sullivan 8
Brayden Jernigan 8
Brock Weaver 8
Caleb Mcmanus 8
David Coll 8
Elyse Cannon 8
Emani Atta-Mills 8
Emmanuel Rufino Cuellar 8
Ethan Cyrus 8
Ethan Jean 8
Fatima Chaudhry 8
Favor Ogbeide 8
Genesis Amaro-Montalvan 8
Giuliana Cruz 8
Harmony Alford 8
Harshitha Thirugnanam 8
Isaiah Reed 8
Isobel Story 8
Jamil Jones 8
Joshua Mayorquin Martinez 8
Juliana Morgan 8
Kaitlyn Smith 8
Kaleb Otero 8
Kellen Tucker 8
Kelsie Eshleman 8
Khuzaima Islam 8
Kiffian Gabriel 8
Kylee Ghant 8
Landon Asselta 8
Landon Jackson 8
Lauren Harris 8
Layla Moore 8
Liam Laube 8
Lilyana Ralston 8
Luciana Lora 8
Luis Solano 8
Madelyn Craver 8
Maliyah Moses 8
Marisa Clark 8
Melanie Blackwell 8
Miguel Guevara 8
Morgan Leach 8
Nigel Latta 8
Penelope Boynton 8
Ramiah Smith 8
Rema Alhanshali 8
Rosalie Labarca 8
Ryland Thornton 8
Samantha Barberio 8
Siejahn Clark 8
Sree Kadiyala 8
Vala Vander Elst 8
Yashas Siddalingeshwar Hiremath 8
Yassin Talaat 8
Za'Naijah Smith 8
Zane Khalid 8
Zoe Adams-Poe 8
Ms. Monson awards Attendance and Homework Champions
Our multi-language coordinator at NC Cyber Academy - Ms. Naomi Monson - recognizes each month a special group of students for their outstanding work in both attendance and completing their homework assignments. We are all proud of these hard-working students for their achievement!
Congrats to the following students (last names withheld): Kalley Z-A, Cennet C.S., Abdullah A., Nehemais T., Austin A.L., Angle P., Pedro F., Kevin S., Eleazer M.N., Jaydon C., Bryan C., M. Bachamora, Maryum N.
Middle School offering Cybersecurity workshops for students
The North Carolina Cyber Academy Middle School is excited to present our SECURE IT Cybersecurity workshops series for middle schoolers. These workshops are hosted in person for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Each student will attend once a month during the school year. Students will learn a variety of topics from cryptology to social engineering to generative AI.
Workshops run monthly on the following dates from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on North Carolina State's Centennial Campus in Raleigh. For more information, read below!
NC Cyber Academy High School
What's New in 2026?
Starting with the spring 2026 semester, the North Carolina Cyber Academy High School has instituted a CAMERAS ON policy for live classes. Students are now required to turn on their cameras during live instruction time. Please reach out to your teachers and/or principals with any questions related to this new policy!
Numerous studies have indicated that students who engage in their virtual learning with their cameras on achieve higher test scores and report overall higher satisfaction in their educational experience!
Let's turn those cameras on and seek excellence in 2026 and beyond!
Changes to NC Cyber's "Full Flex" Policy for Spring 2026
In addition to our "Cameras On" policy for spring 2026, there has been a change to our Full Flexibility policy starting in the spring 2026 semester at the NC Cyber High School.
In the past, students needed to achieve a grade of 80 in a class to take advantage of Full Flexibility. The new policy requires students to be on a traditional educational path until they achieve a grade of 85, at which time they can take advantage of Full Flexibility.
Please reach out to your teachers and/or principals with any questions!
Charter School Teacher of the Year Finalist Colt Weaver Discusses Recognition
The North Carolina Cyber Academy is so very proud of our 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Charter School Teacher of the Year Finalist Colt Weaver.
Mr. Weaver, the reigning NC Cyber Academy Teacher of the Year, provided us with his thoughts about his unique achievement. Congratulations Mr. Weaver!
On my bookshelf is a high school yearbook. My high school yearbook. It’s dark green with the cartoonish image of a cowboy taming a mustang–our mascot was the cowboys. If you were to grab that yearbook, flip to the back pages, and look for my name, you would only see one number next to it. I wasn’t in any sports team pictures, wasn’t in any club pictures, and wasn’t known enough to be interviewed or to be spotlighted by our student yearbook team. And honestly, at the time, I would’ve been mortified and terribly embarrassed to stand out in any way. As a student, I had all but given up on schooling. One teacher changed all of that.
My junior English teacher showed me what was possible through education and through school. In literature courses, we often use Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop’s analogy of mirrors and windows which can be paraphrased as such: Literature allows us to observe ourselves in a mirror and see our own values, faults, and stories. Literature also allows us the unique experience of looking through a window into someone else’s life. It allows us to live inside the circumstances, struggles, and achievements of others. My 11th grade teacher built a house of windows, and that is what I try to do for our students each day.
I am incredibly honored to have been named one of the two 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Charter School Teacher of the Year Finalists. This recognition is a celebration of all of the work, all of the improvement, and all of the great things happening at NC Cyber Academy. It would not be possible without the tremendous support from my colleagues, our students, and their families, something for which I am eternally grateful. For me, engaged community has always been the heartbeat of teaching and learning–this honor affirms that belief even further. With our emphasis on data analysis, intentional planning, and strategic intervention, we have been able to lift our proficiency in English above the state average and compete with some of the best high schools in the state. Ultimately, this honor is not about me or my personal achievements but stands as a testament to how far we have grown as a school and the banner we carry for virtual schools across the state.
Being involved with the entire process of selection–from being voted as our High School Teacher of the Year, to being named our NC Cyber District Teacher of the Year, to advancing in the NC Teacher of the Year selection has provided me with the opportunity to reflect on my practices and my growth as an educator. I have been able to step back and realize how we were able to achieve this success and much of it has to do with the specific opportunities provided by NC Cyber. This school has given me the space to grow as a teacher-leader, as a classroom instructor, and as a person. At NC Cyber, I have been able to engage in and present professional development, and I have been able to hone my craft and knowledge of teaching in a way that had not been possible in traditional settings for the previous decade. Much of this is due to the community of ambitious, hard-working teachers and the excited, eager students who call us home.
Most importantly, what this recognition means to me is that we are leading the way and paving the path for ways virtual public schools can serve NC’s students and families. In my years at NC Cyber, we have gone from having one of the smallest CTE programs to having the largest CTE program of any charter school in the state, we have increased our club offerings and student leadership opportunities, we have offered dozens and dozens of in-person field trip opportunities, we have vastly increased our connections and conferences with parents & families, and we have improved the lives of our students. It is my hope that this honor brings attention to all of the extraordinary work happening here at NC Cyber and that every student at this school can feel connected and inspired.
I am grateful for the opportunity the Burroughs Wellcome Fund has provided me and their continued commitment to acknowledging the great public educators across the state, and I am so proud to be part of the story of NC Cyber.
NC Cyber High School Students Honored for Poetry, Senior Portfolio Work
The North Carolina Cyber Academy is proud to honor two of our High School students - 10th grader Mallory Johnson and 12th grader Siniya Martin - who were recently honored by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers in its annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards!
Mallory Johnson received the 2026 Silver Key recognition for her poetry, titled, “The American Dream.”
“Mallory is our first student to win a Silver Key for writing. This is a very distinguished award, representing her strength as a writer,” said Mrs. Lisa Ragland, an English teacher at the NC Cyber High School.
Siniya Martin earned the 2026 Honorable Mention award for her Senior Portfolio, which included an assorted range of her written works. Siniya impressed the judges both with her talent and her versatility as a writer.
“Siniya is a senior and our first to enter a full portfolio, which requires her to send 6 works, representing a variety of writing styles,” Mrs. Ragland stated. “Both of these students can write in numerous creative genres and have had Creative Writing 1 with me at NCCA. :) Mallory is also a self-published author!”
Congratulations to Mallory and Siniya for this outstanding accomplishment!
HIgh School Holds January Field Trips. More to Come in April!
NC Cyber High School Introduces Student Lighthouse Team
At the beginning of the new semester, NC Cyber High School announced the new members of its Student Lighthouse Team! These high-achieving and ambitious students are going to assist with the High School staff and administration to implement the principles of Leader in Me! These students will serve as a beacon of aptitude and responsibility to their fellow classmates!
NC Cyber High School Shout Outs
Savannah McGrath (12th Grade)
Savannah McGrath, a senior at our High School, is an outstanding student who currently boasts a Grade Point Average GPA) of 4.339.
Savannah loves children and serves in the nursery at her church. She also loves playing the piano and has been taking lessons for years. Savannah loves spending time with family, her beloved pet Finn, baking, relaxing in the hot tub, Alabama basketball and reading.
We’re so grateful to have Savannah and her family as a part of our Owl community, and we look forward to celebrating our Class of 2026 at our graduation ceremony May 21, 2026 in Raleigh!
Kaidyn Johnson (10th Grade), Gracie Johnson (11th Grade)
Gracie Johnson, an 11th grader at our High School, and Kaidyn Johnson, a 10th grader, are new to North Carolina Cyber Academy this semester!
Gracie and Kaidyn are All-Star cheerleaders for McDowell Cheermasters and were Mountain National Champions 2025,
Their first competition this year was to be held on Saturday, January 31. We just want to wish them good luck in all new endeavors!!
Upcoming Events at NC Cyber High School
Spring 2026 High School Calendar
February is CTE Month!
The North Carolina Cyber Academy - the largest cyber school in the entire state of North Carolina in terms of student enrollment - is proud to celebrate CTE Month in February! We are grateful to our amazing CTE staff, along with our hard-working students, who are learning real-life skills each day that they can take directly into their future careers!
ACT testing coming in March!
NC Cyber Academy students will be taking the ACT test in March. The ACT is a critical aptitude test that many colleges and universities use as part of their admissions decisions criteria. The administration of the North Carolina Cyber Academy strongly recommends that our students begin preparing for the ACT as soon as possible! Don't wait until the last minute to prepare for this important test!
Save the Dates! High School releases dates for Prom, Graduation
The North Carolina Cyber Academy High School has announced the dates for its two marquee in-person events each spring - our annual Prom, and our annual Graduation ceremony.
This year's NC Cyber Academy High School Prom will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026. More details will be made available to students as the date approaches. Save the date!
In addition, the North Carolina Cyber Academy is proud to announce that it will be returning to the McKimmon Center on the campus of North Carolina State University for our Class of 2026 Graduation ceremony. This year's Graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026. More details for seniors will be forthcoming as the date approaches.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Enjoy your senior year!
North Carolina Cyber Academy
NC Honors January - Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and stand together in support of safety, dignity, and freedom for all. At North Carolina Cyber Academy, we are committed to educating our students about the importance of recognizing exploitation, protecting themselves online and offline, and speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.
Knowledge is power. By learning the warning signs and fostering a culture of awareness, compassion, and courage, we can help prevent human trafficking and support survivors. Together, we can make a difference—one informed student, one caring community at a time.
NC Cyber Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Owls Pay Tribute to National School Choice Week
NCCA 2025-26 School Year Calendar
Be sure to download the North Carolina Cyber Academy's 2025-2026 calendar, and check out the link on our website, which has all the important dates for the spring 2026 semester!
Leader in Me - a framework for NC Cyber Academy
Leader in Me is a comprehensive PK-12 framework, instituted here at the North Carolina Cyber Academy, that nurtures student leadership, fosters a culture of trust, and boosts academic success. This proven approach empowers students, educators, and families with essential leadership and life skills, preparing them to excel!
Learn more about this exciting approach to education, that is currently being implemented here at NC Cyber, by clicking the link below!
Parent/Learning Coach Personalized Sessions
Have Questions about how to navigate NC Cyber Academy? Need additional advice or an advocate? Would your student benefit from additional guidance, support plan(s) and/or grade/progress check-ins? Sign up for a Personalized Learning Coach Assistance Session by clicking the link below.
NCCA Parent’s Guide to Student Achievement
In compliance with the NC Parents' Bill of Rights, North Carolina Cyber has created the Parent’s Guide to Student Achievement. Our goal is to offer parents and guardians access to information regarding student achievement. For additional information on the Parents' Bill of Rights, click the link below:
Visit NC Cyber School Store for officially-endorsed Owls gear!
Include the North Carolina Cyber Academy in this year’s Holiday shopping by purchasing official NC Cyber-branded merchandise, including T-shirts, pants, hoodies, and many other pieces of apparel, at our School Store (linked below):
Show your Owl pride this upcoming Holiday season with your own NC Cyber Academy-branded gear! Click the link below to shop today!
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Good experience at NC Cyber Academy? Give us a positive review!
The North Carolina Cyber Academy is grateful for our students, who work so hard each and every day to learn and grow academically and interpersonally. We’re also grateful for our families, parents, learning coaches, and other supporters who work with our children!
As the State of North Carolina’s Charter School Review Board considers the renewal of NC Cyber’s charter later this year, they will be taking into consideration many factors, including parent satisfaction.
We are interested in recruiting more families like yours to NC Cyber in the coming years, but one of our challenges is letting people across the state of North Carolina know about our wonderful staff, our first-rate curriculum, and all the opportunities we offer our students both inside and outside their virtual classrooms.
The staff and administration of NC Cyber would be grateful for those families who have had a positive experience with the North Carolina Cyber Academy if they would consider giving us a positive review on one or all of the following websites. Thanks for your consideration!
Visit NC Cyber's Social Media Channels
Keep up to date with the North Carolina Cyber Academy through our various social media channels. We post regular updates about upcoming calendar events, as well as our regular Teacher and Student Spotlight features.
On our Youtube channel, stakeholders can view our Board of Directors' regular monthly meetings.
Click the links below to see more!
Win $1,000 by leaving NC Cyber Academy a review with Niche!
NC Cyber’s partner Niche holds a monthly sweepstakes, awarding $1,000 to students, parents, and recent North Carolina Cyber Academy alumni who provide a survey about the NC Cyber Academy on Niche!
Your responses are anonymous and will be displayed on Niche to help others find a school that's right for them. It will take approximately 5 to 7 minutes to complete the survey, and you will be asked to register at niche.com so they can verify you’re a real person with a legitimate email address!
Thanks in advance for telling Niche about the North Carolina Cyber Academy, and best of luck in winning that $1,000!
Parent & Learning Coach Matrix
Help your student SOAR with NCCA's Learning Coach Matrix!
Stay Connected
Organize Schedule & Work Environment
Academic Oversight
Require Attendance & Engagement
Have Questions? Need additional advice, guidance/support for your student(s)? Sign up for a Personalized Learning Coach Assistance Session.
Literacy at Home: Digital Children's Reading Initiative
In order to provide continuing support for North Carolina’s youngest readers, The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Office of Early Learning has developed and released “Literacy at Home.” This digital resource provides literacy activities at each grade level, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Families and communities may access this resource for activities that specifically target the literacy skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and oral language. When children grow in each of these foundational areas they are well on their way to becoming proficient readers.
Spots Available at NCCA for 2026 -2027 School Year - Enroll Today!
The North Carolina Cyber Academy will soon begin its enrollment window for the 2026-27 school year! We ask all of our parents and staff to tell their friends and family about the amazing opportunities available at the North Carolina Cyber Academy!
NC Cyber encourages students and families from all over North Carolina to consider our flexible home-based curriculum! The NC Cyber Academy offers a one-of-a-kind virtual education, along with numerous extracurricular and scholastic opportunities for our students.
Enroll today! More details are below!
