Bulldog Families,

We are done the first quarter of the 1st semester. Please look at your students grades and don't wait till it is too late to encourage them to bring up failing grades if they have any. It takes all of us working together to help our students reach their goal and families are a big part of the team.

Please feel free to reach out to teachers, guidance counselors and administration anytime we can assist you or answer a question.

Matt Spiker

NCHS Principal

Important Dates:

October 17th Underclassman Picture day

October 20th No School

A Big congratulations to Mrs. Bradner for being recognized as the 23-24 Maryland World Language Teacher of the Year.

The following students were in attendance for the Ice Cream social. These students received a Golden BARK or a positive behavior referral from their teachers. Way to go to all students!!

1. Adkins, Diamond
2. Allen, Mykira
3. Ayala, Angelique
4. Barrios Ramos, Jefferson
5. Black, Sophia
6. Blades, Leslie
7. Blake, Zinnia
8. Brach, Kaedyn
9. Brown-Taylor, Paige
10. Cahall, Mackenzie
11. Carr, Kesley
12. Carroll, Kelsie
13. Casamento, Mackenzie
14. Connatser, Skylar
15. Cooper, Julian
16. Creason, Callie
17. Creel, Kenli
18. Damiloski, Jenna
19. De La Cruz, Iris
20. de Leon Rodriguez, Juan
21. Dominguez, Rachel
22. Doyle, Quinten
23. Dyke, Michael
24. Ennals, Sa'Mauria
25. Flynn, Rachel
26. Foster, Jahzara
27. Gatton, Jameson
28. Greeno, Addison
29. Grist, Tiffany
30. Gutierrez, Jasmine
31. Guitierrez, Jenna
32. Hill, Tristan
33. Irby, Nevaeh
34. Jones, Claire
35. Jones, Mabrey
36. Jones, Nolan
37. Keene, Olivia
38. Knight, Jada
39. Knott, Morgan
40. Lawrence, Emily
41. Long, Robert
42. Lopez Chun, Katherine
43. Maans, Colton
44. Marroquin, Dayanara
45. Meji Ramerez, Meylin
46. Miles, Jakiyah
47. Miller V, William
48. Molnar, Emma
49. Morales Escalante, Kimberly
50. Morales-Boteo, Perla
51. Morales-Soto, Nelson
52. Morley, Andrew
53. Morris, Hannah
54. Morton, Ashlynn
55. Mulchansingh, Xavier
56. Nurse, Davea
57. O'Brien, Gavin
58. Ogden, Kylie
59. Perez Galan, Katie
60. Peris, Raegan
61. Puckett, Kaylee
62. Richards, Jason
63. Ridgell, Linda
64. Robinson, Dylan
65. Roberts, Jackson
66. Roberts, Jordyn
67. Rubio Angeles, Miranda
68. Sanchez, Kahnai
69. Sanchez, Keyen
70. Scott, De'Shiya
71. Seale, Hailey
72. Shanks, Ryan
73. Stafford, Rayne
74. Taylor, McKenna
75. Thompson, Zion
76. Torres Guzman, Yelena
77. Vasquez, Joel
78. Velasquez-Garcia, Allison
79. Warner, Mya

This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.

An important message about attendance:

Good attendance for your student begins on the first day of the school year. Consider the following facts:

• Chronic absenteeism may prevent children from reaching early milestones.

• Chronically absent students have difficulty keeping up with the pace at which they are expected to learn and grow.

• Students who are absent even a day or two every few weeks fall behind their peers.

• Irregular attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will drop out before graduation than test scores.

• Consistent, on-time attendance is a habit that lasts into adulthood.

In addition to wanting the best possible education for your child, we also closely monitor absences because Maryland law requires that children ages 5-18 attend school. Students may be withdrawn if not attending school regularly; students not enrolled or attending will be considered truant.

How Can Parents Encourage Good Attendance?

• Build good attendance habits early so children know that getting to school on time every day is important!

• Set a regular bedtime & morning routine, laying out clothes and backpacks the night before.

• Avoid scheduling appointments & trips when school is in session.

• Don't let your child stay home unless he/she is truly sick.

• Consider that sometimes a stomach ache or headache is a sign of anxiety. If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to the school about helpful resources.

This week Oct. 16-19 NCHS will celebrate Maryland College Application Week. Whether you are a senior applying to college or an underclassman just starting to research your options - this week will allow you to learn about the college application process.

College Fair @Chesapeake College

Mid-Shore College Fair & Financial Planning Evening set for October 16

More than 50 colleges and universities from around the country will be in attendance.

Centreville, MD - The Gunston School is pleased to announce the Mid-Shore College Fair and Financial Planning Evening on Monday, October 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Chesapeake College’s Room 127 in Wye Mills, Md. This event is free and open to the public with no registration required. Participants are encouraged to browse the college fair at their own pace and have the option to attend one of two sessions on the Financial Aid Process at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m., led by the Senior Associate Director of Student Financial Aid at Washington College, Cailean Leith.

The Mid-Shore College Fair was made possible with support from the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. Contact Gunston’s Directors of College Guidance with questions: Emily Coffey, ecoffey@gunston.org or 410-758-0620 ext 3101 and Tony D’Antonio, tdantonio@gunston.org or 410-758-0620 ext 3100.

Interested in learning a trade?

Join us for an information session!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 | 5:30 PM In-person | Wye Mills Rm H101

Explore our Skilled Trades department, learn about available resources, and take the first step on your path to a new career! Learn about courses, potential jobs and salaries, financial support, registration, supplies and more.
Sessions begin promptly at 5:30 pm.
RSVP using this link https://www.chesapeake.edu/new-skills
For more information, contact SkilledTrades@chesapeake.edu.

The Hagan Scholarship is a life-changing scholarship. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, providing recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.

Scholarship information and application can be found at - https://haganscholarships.org/application/

Deadline - December 1, 2024

Administration:

Mr. Matt Spiker - Principal (12th grade)

Ms. Crystal Drexel - Assistant Principal (9th grade)

Mr. Thomas Jefferson- Assistant Principal (10th grade)

Ms. Chasity Wright - Assistant Principal (11th grade)

Guidance Counselors:

Ms. Tricia Bolduc (9th grade)

Ms. Virginia Belay (A-Gn)

Ms. Jackie Holtzman (Go-Pa)

Ms. Ann Ferkler (Pb-Z)

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.

Email: spiker.matthew@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.northcarolinehs.org/
Location: 10990 River Road, Ridgely, Maryland 21660, USA
Phone: (410)-479-2332
Facebook: facebook.com/northcarolinebulldogs