NC Cyber February 2026 Newsletter

Hello Owls!

We hope everyone has had a good February, and is looking forward to the arrival of spring in the coming weeks!

The February edition of the NC Cyber Academy Newsletter includes lot of highlights from our amazing staff and students! We hope you enjoy!

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! Families can pre-register using the QR Code attached to the above flyer, or by emailing Adam Powell at apowell@myncca.com.

The Zoom link for the meeting can be accessed here:

During the spring semester, a group of innovative NC Cyber Academy Elementary School students - under the guidance of their teacher, Teresa Meadows - have been learning about producing content such as podcasts.

The students are calling themselves the "Pod Squad!"

“The club is about various podcasts - hence the name Pod Squad,” Mrs. Meadows explained. “ The-co host chooses the topic and researches the subject, reminds the group what a podcast is, introduces the site, and reads some mystery questions to get participants to guess the topic. Then I start the video that is usually linked to a podcast. The co-host is then flooding the chat with interesting facts about the topic, such as dolphins. Then we usually end with a gimkit. I thought this would be a way to get students to practice leadership skills."

We salute Mrs. Meadows and her students for this innovative approach to early learning!

We want to congratulate our son Dakarii Lowe on his achievements for perfect attendance and A Honor roll for the Quarter 2 school 2025-2026 year!

---Dakarii's Parents

I would like to give a Shout Out to my daughter for growing so much from the beginning of the year! She has worked so hard this year and I am so proud of her for not giving up, even when she wants to!

I was also able to catch some of the excitement on science night making lava lamps.

—-Dalexus Tucker (Azalea Tucker’s father)

Xion Tolbert, a second grader in Dr.Adams/Mrs.Davis’s classes, completed a project on civil rights leader Malcolm X in recognition of Black History Month!

“He dressed up just like him and did an excellent job!,” said his teacher, Mrs. Davis.

Great work Xion!

NC Cyber Academy Elementary School fourth grader Braydan Simmons had lots of fun playing outside during the recent snow storm!

Check out some recent photos of NC Cyber Elementary fourth grader Alexandria Diaz enjoying some of her favorite activities!

Matthew Lewis, a fourth grader in Mrs Minor’s homeroom, recently made a two-sided snowman and made a bird feeder out of peanut butter and oatmeal! Matthew enjoys birds and feeding them!

Here is a photo of Michael Kepner, a fourth grader in Mrs. Pooles homeroom, on the Thursday before Valentine's Day working on his assignments. Michael has overcome many obstacles this year and is still jumping them.

“He just has a way of making you smile as soon as you see him. We are so proud of him,” Michael’s parents said.

NC Cyber Academy Elementary School students Aika Fernando (1st Grade) and Yuja Fernando (5th Grade) are Cub Scouts with Pack 600 of Oak Ridge in Guilford County. They recently participated in the Old North State Council District Derby on February 21st after winning awards at their pack Derby.

At the pack Derby Yuja won the award for 'most beautiful' and Aika won for 'most original.'

At the district Derby, Yuja won first place in the 'most original' category for her car "Violet the Octopus." Aika won second place in the same 'most original' category for her car, 'Dambo Troll Car.'"

Aika and Yuja’s little brother Arjun's "Senna E type" car, which competed in the open category at the pack Pinewood Derby, won first place! Congratulations to all!

We’re excited to launch the first episode of our Middle School Podcast! In this episode, guests Caitlyn and Ann'Marie share exciting news and important details about our upcoming Art Gallery Walk.

Tune in to learn what to expect and how our students’ creativity will be showcased through this special event. Stay tuned for more student voices and school highlights!

Mrs. Savage, one of our 8th Grade Science teachers, challenged her students to a Science Snow Day Photo Contest as part of their assignment on Monday, February 2 after the snowstorm that hit our state!

There were many great entries, but below is the winner voted on by staff. Congratulations to Siejahn Clark for the winning entry from the igloo he created!

The North Carolina Cyber Academy Middle School celebrated Kindness Week February 9 through February 13!

On Day 1, students wrote a kind note to a teacher! On Day 2, they wrote a kind note to Principal Fleming and Assistant Principal Perry! On Day 3, students wrote a kind note to their friends!

On the fourth day, students either wrote a kind note and/or did something nice for their parents/guardians, or brothers and sisters! On the fifth and final day of Kindness Week, students did an activity that made them happy!

It’s such a beautiful thing to see our children and our leaders at the NC Cyber Middle School promote kindness, which is something that will carry with our students long after they leave the classroom!

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!

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!

Luke Gheen is a current 7th grader and has loved the transition to NC Cyber Academy since enrolling as a new student in January!

One of Luke’s extracurricular activities is being part of the Civil Air Patrol in Franklin County, North Carolina. Luke recently received a promotion to Cadet Senior Airman. Congratulations to Luke for this achievement!

Congratulations to our amazing North Carolina Cyber Academy scholars who earned ‘A’ Honor Roll status for the fall semester - comprising Quarters 1 and 2. We are proud of each and every single one of you. Soar high Owls!

Fall Semester 2025 High School ‘A’ Honor Roll

9th Grade

Rifaya Akbar

Jana Alashmali

Makenna Anderson

Zoe Barahona

Colin Beck

Sebastian Brown

Arabelle Caudle

Charlotte Cha

Kellee Anne Chesnutt

Julissa Cisneros

Olivia Clements

Isabel Dixon

Rebecca Dunn

Charlotte Ellertson

John Faucette

Amaya Garcia

Ivan Gomez Luna

Alaina Graves

Skyler Greenfield

Sara Hamid

Matthew Hartman

Javeria Khan

Sa'Liyah Martin

Mary McBroom

Mariella Medina

Samuel Mitchell

Juan Morales

Addisyn Nothen

Faith Ogbeide

Madison Isabella Pareja

Mercy Rondeau

Naomi Russell

Caleb Saldana

Josie Sigler

Whitney Smith

William Smith

Rylee Stevenson

Chloe Thompson

Olivia Weber

Calliope Wiegand

Janelle Xu

10th Grade

Austin Arnold

Morgan Beeson

Connor Bennett

Cylvey Burris

Madison Byrd

Ka'Mari Canady

Leyanny Cerrato

James Chen

Adam Crawford

Raziah Cummings

Reese Cupp

Saanchi Dalal

Tyreek Davis

Emmanuel Garcia-Rubio

Peyton Gibson

Jose Hernandez

Ella Hicks

Olutosin Hines

Joseph Hughart

Rayanne Hunt

Braelynn Johnson

Kerriah Johnson

Mallory Johnson

Gabrielle Jones

Landon Kenney

Yahia Khalil

Madison Knox

Noah Kreigh

Tyler Krumpe

Drake Loconto

Matthew-Joseph Martin

Natalie Mckenzie

Danica Olson

Trishiv Premanand

Gianna Rodriguez

Gracie Rodriguez

Sarah Rogers

Alden Jace Roque

Dylan Sanchez Candelario

Olivia Santiago

Aneya Scott

Caleb Scott

Love Sessoms-Mccall

Skye Smith

Aamariah Spivey

James Sugalski

Mohamed Talaat

Jacob Thrailkill

Brianna Thurston

Nahtasha Tobi

Alexia Walser

Ella West

Jennay Worsley

Julia Wyland

11th Grade

Bailey Adams

Lana Adams

Ava Barnes

Teralyn Baur

Grayson Bell

Romir Bhalla

Hannah Brooks

Cameron Carter

Reagan Carter

Chloe Cauley

Jasmin Cervantes-Serrano

Mariella Clark

Nolan Clark

Solomon Conley

Aesha Contractor

Alayna Cruz

Gwenivere Denis

Katrina Dillard

Braxton Edwards

Razan Elgendy

Alana Ellis

Chayla Fairley

Damya Foster

Aaleyah Frye

Janae Gayden

Carlos Gonzalez

Avery Gregory

Aubrey Hargis

Julieta Herrera Carbajal

Preston Heulitt

Kristin Hoover

Trinity Kelly

Ryan Latham

Alexa Leadenham

Brissia Lopez Rivera

Madyson Luther

Journey Maness

Jose Medina

Caitlyn Metcalf

Yerlin Moncada Guevara

Zy'Tyana Montgomery

Patrick Mooney

Jasmine Moore

James Murray

Aishah Nurullah

Breylan Ouellette

Adrianna Perez

James Rasnake

Ashley Razo-Cuellar

Quinton Roberts

Lillian Sellers

Abdurrahmaan Shaik

Griffin Shaw

Laurel Shell

Gabriella Slovak

Arlecia Smith

Madison Smith

Arianna Solomon

Tytin Trammell

Rayner Van Gelder

Faith VanSpringel

Noah Vazquez

Jordan Ward

Madilyn Wilson

Kaylin Wisdom

Ca'Nija Wooden

12th Grade

Sanvika Achanti

Landon Alepa

Muhammad Faizan Amjad

Hannah Andrade

Ula Ashaif

Ja'Kayla Banks

Raghd Barakat

Rahaf Barakat

Jayla Barkley

Mackenzie Bell

Aiden Bennett

Khristian Bennett

Lillian Benoist

Brianna Bradley

Hannah Brantly

Quatarralynn Butler

Bella Cobb

Jolenni Corporan

Erica Cupp

Stacy De Jesus Velazquez

Daelin Diaz-Luong

Adrianna Domingo

Alexa Dorne

Brayden Eargle

Malachi Edwards

Lauren Eury

Austin Evans

Jaden Evans

Matthew Faison

James Forte

Conner Garver

Alex Gathright

Madalyn Gomez

Riley Gregory

Gianna Grillo

Charlie Hall

Amayah Hardin

Isabella Harum

Caitlin Hewitt

Davis Hodges

Tucker Holden

Aaron Howard

Trey Hutchison

Nicholas Ingram

Ayana Jaikaran

Fannie Jauhari

Jabril Jones

Savannah Kestler

Omar Khalil

Story King

Takirra Koonce Parrish

Abigail Kreigh

Isabella Lamb

Jacob Lee

Morgan Lehrschall

Ester Lemus Hernandez

Evann Lindsay

Isaiah Locklear

Oaklynn Mackey

Aiden Mann

Makenzie Martin

Siniya Martin

Hannah Mason

Lauren McClain

Savannah McGrath

Chloe Meadows

Duaa Mohammed

Isabella Mollison

Starr Morrison

Najah Mustafa

Jasmine Paris

Leah Paz

Chloe Perez

Cade Pollard

Zaire Pouncil

Brielle Pratt

Shelby Raper

Rebekah Ratcliff

Hussein Ruqaya

Nafisa Salahadin

Zorian Salazar

Nadia Santiago

Vitalina Savranchuk

Maddie Saylors

Alexander Sellers

Mysha Shaikh

Ari Shaw

J'Ziah Shaw

Gabriela Somoano

Camila Sotomayor Hernandez

Kayleigh Stone

Reese Terrell

Courtney Thomas

Samuel Vincent

Oshin Walker

Jayden Watkins

Indiana Weaver

Emma Weber

Tayla Williams

Taylor Williamson

Sophia Woodruff

Anaya Zaldivar

Congratulations to our amazing North Carolina Cyber Academy scholars who earned ‘A/B’ Honor Roll status for the fall semester - comprising Quarters 1 and 2. We are proud of each and every single one of you. Soar high Owls!

Fall Semester 2025 High School ‘A/B’ Honor Roll

9th Grade

Chavis Allen

Eliana Amaral

Savannah Bollinger

Cole Brantly

Aiden Brown

Ava Bryant

Peyton Crockett

Danny-Lynn Daughtry

Jalonna Farrish

Shamiera Fenton

Beatrice Garrison

Harrison Giffin

Jackson Gilmer

Shaniya Gonzalez

Aria Haywood

Caleigh Hodges

Jayden Howell

Samhith Kadiyala

Justin Long

Ka'Hyree Mcinnis

Kamylah Moses

Yusef Mustafa

Hunter Neal

Liam Newman

Aiden Nguyen

LaNasia Paige

Gage Patterson

Jasmine Pesellin-Garcia

Jazmine Pollard

Brooklyn Pratt

Arry Robichaux

Michelle Robinson

Hesly Santos-Vela

Carter Sellers

Kaden Shook

Kimberly Smith

Quentin Snyder

Marlon Tabora Paredes

Kinsey Thomas

Faith Van Dover

Sierra Ventura

Brant Vermeulen

Jah Watkins

Naomi Wharton

Randi Whittington

Lydia Wood

Kimberly Yelverton

10th Grade

Xavier Almanza

Alyese Boykins

Isaiah Brown

Payton Carnall

Alanna Carson

Arabella Casteen-Endelezo

Zachariah Davis

Ariel Dawson

Tashaun Dowdy

Isabella Downey

Sebastian Duggins

Reem Eissa

Jewelia Epley

Mia Floyd

Pryceless Fuller

Angel Hairston

Kendra Hamilton

Daijonnae Harney

Hannah Hicks

Jason Holliday

Jood Horani

Kontar Joyner

Cheyenne King

Livia Lamoreaux

Catalina Liles

Merary Luviano

Romel Luviano

Ibrahim Madyun

Mia Mancini

Barbara Martin

Khloe Miles

Kingston Miles

Laila Mitchell-Muhammad

Joel Moxthe

Dominic Mullis

Triston Norviel

Finnegan O'Donnell

Nathanael Olinger

Illiana Patrick

Nikita Pavlenkov

Aleena Pearsall

Victor Quinones

Kasi Rahman

Naevia Rosa

Jaliyah Sam

Jayden Serrano

Zinay'e Shavers-Williams

Amaria Smith

Avery Smith

Ryan Smith

Symaira Smith

Tyler Sumblin

Susan Taylor

Brazilya Wilson

Darius Woodie

Eli Wriston

Alonzo Zaldivar

11th Grade

Ruqayyah Abdulmalik

Xavier Alexander

Logan Andersen

Kaelyn Armas Marin

Daniel Arrington

Ava Basinger

Nasya Beckwith

Anazja Bowers

Aiden Boyd

Evie Bright

Emma Budler

Rayanna Butler

Valeria Calixtro Mendizabal

Cheyenne Carney

Madison Carpenter

Skyy Carter

Joseph Clarke

Addison Cox

Mekenna Derry

Amarion Dukes

Corey English

Zainab Fatima

Jonah Fermaglich

Ruth Fernandes

Payton Fisher

Jayden Flar

Peyton Foskey

Brielle Foster

Jamal Gillis

Carsyn Hall

Timothy Harris

Asoni Harrison

Catie Hodges

Marcus Holt

Madelyn Jaramillo

Kent Kaufman

Royden Keith-Drowns

Roemello Knight

Ava Labrador

Savannah Lamb

Nathan Land

Taylin Leggett

Abigail Liggins-Raynor

Kayden Matter

Bri'Yanna Mccray-Gamble

Jae-Lin Michaels

Savannah Miles

Elonna Murdasova

Amariah Myles

Ethan Nguyen Tu

Zoey Nixon

Autumn Oliver

Serenity Pollard

Bartez Rankin

Isaiah Rodd

Nevaeh Ross

Noah Schmieder

Aiyanna Sims

Alyssa Starbird

Ava Steel

Kayla Stewart

K'Yana Strickland

London Taylor

Archer Templeton

Josihan Thomas-Perez

Austin Toliver

Kamryn Woodard

Raelin Wyatt

Taylor Wyllie

Sania Young-Gray

12th Grade

Sydney Adekanmbi

Landen Anderson

Riley Bingham

William Bixby

Jonathan Brown

Eben Casteen-Endelezo

Trinity Chavez

Trevor Chrissie

Matthew Cleary

Kaylee Clockel

Nevaeh Coble

Aiden Copeland

Sydney Coppola

Jaydyn Cotton

Ti'yana Davis

Ruwaydah Diggs

Trey Faticoni

Christian Ferguson

Jacob Gottlieb

Aiden Haight

Noah Hale

Addison Hicks

Ethan Hume

Jace Hunter

Chloe Hurt

Amya Jacques

Emily Joyce

Sofia Keller

Sophia Kennison

Kara Kirshman

Averee Lamb

Tessa Langaker

Asiah Lee

Juan Lopez

Micah-Joshua Martin

Clarissa Martinez

Payton McDaniel

Natividad Medina

Emma Minor

Destiny Mitchell

Marckeisha Moncada

Cassie Michaela Oracion

Mackenzie Prevost

Ariana Rahman

Isabella Reil

Waltlianis Reveron Santiago

Donovan Robinson

Jordan Rone

Destiny Sears

Samuel Serna

Austin Sherman

Jayce Sprague

Antonio St Elien De Souza

Abigail Sweat

Zachery Swetman

McKenzie Swinson

Kloey Taylor

Reagan Thomas

Pelia Tomlinson

Yuna Vongsakoun

Kenneth Whelan

Emma Workowski

Jacob Zalatan

Just prior to the start of the winter weather madness that enveloped North Carolina for much of late January and early February , the North Carolina Cyber Academy High School hosted a series of in-person field trips and service events all over the state!

Students, staff, and families bowled in Greensboro, ice skated in Winston-Salem, visited Korner’s Folly in Kernersville, volunteered at the Humane Society in New Bern, jumped and flipped around on trampolines at SkyZone, held a Blood Drive in Holly Springs, played pinball and other fun games in Hendersonville, learned about local history at the Cumberland County Public Library in Fayetteville, and toured the Raleigh Museum.

It was a great day of fun and learning for our amazing High School students!

On Thursday, February 12, the North Carolina Cyber Academy High School hosted a special Valentine's Day celebration - Cupid's Virtual Ball!

Our amazing Owl High School classmates came together online for music, mini-games, and fun competitions! There was dancing, karaoke, recognition of King and Queen of Valentines, class spirit pep races, and a photo/background contest!

The North Carolina Cyber Academy is proud to celebrate CTE (Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, and our hard-working students and teachers who have made our school one of the beacons of CTE instruction in our state.

NC Cyber was recognized in the fall of 2025 by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for having the largest Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program in the State of North Carolina for Charter schools.

As of the fall of 2025, NC Cyber enrolled approximately 1,250 enrollments in CTE. The next biggest program - the Triangle Math and Science Academy, which has been established for many more years than NC Cyber - has approximately 1,100 students enrolled in its CTE offerings.

NCDPI officials agreed that the North Carolina Cyber Academy High School is now competing with regular local education agency (LEA) CTE programs in regards to size, credentials earned, pathways offered, etc.

“I am pleased to share that North Carolina CTE students earned a record 382,964 industry recognized credentials during the 2024-2025 school year. That's the highest total in the state's history, and a 6.9% increase over last year,” said North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green in a press conference Wednesday, February 4 in Raleigh.

Mr. Green indicated that the statewide CTE attainment rate for North Carolina public school students reached 59% in 2024-25 - up from 53% in the 2023-24 school year.

“That means that students are earning nearly six out of every 10 credentials available to them through their career and technical education coursework,” the State Superintendent explained.

For the 2025-26 school year, NC Cyber Academy High School is providing a total of 29 CTE classes, including 14 new classes! Learn more below!

---Artificial Intelligence

---Biotechnology

---Coding for Minecraft Advanced

---Coding for Minecraft Expert

---Introduction to Computer Science

---Python Programming I

---Python Programming II Honors

---Introduction to Cyber Security

---Cyber Security I

---Cyber Security II Honors

---Equine Science I

---Equine Science II Honors

---Health Science I

---Health Science II Honors

We are also offering six CTE courses at our Middle School, including:

—-Digital Literacy

—-Keyboarding & Basic Word Process

—-Computer Science Discoveries I and II

—-Exploring Business

—-Office Productivity Applications

The week of February 23-27, the North Carolina Cyber Academy celebrated FFA Week as we honored the impact of agricultural education and the leadership, growth, and career success it builds every day!

The National FFA Organization is more than blue jackets and livestock shows — it’s about developing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture.

Students participated in FFA-themed dress-up days, activities, and special events that highlight the importance of agriculture in our community and beyond. From Blue & Gold pride to trivia, throwbacks, career exploration, and future goals, this week showcased the leadership, creativity, and agricultural passion of our members!

The National FFA Organization is built on Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Career Success, and we saw all three in action this week.

Shout Out to everyone who:

• Dressed up
• Posted photos
• Participated in trivia
• Shared ag memories
• Researched future careers

The North Carolina Cyber Academy is proud to honor three of its High School students - Olivia Clements, Ula Ashaif, and Genesis Blandin - who were all statewide winners in the Young Authors Contest, sponsored by the North Carolina Reading Association.

“All three of these young ladies are phenomenal writers. They pour their hearts into their writing, and it shows! I am so proud of each of them,” said NC Cyber High School English Teacher Mrs. Lisa Ragland.

Olivia Clements is new to NC Cyber Academy this year, and she has really shown her skills as a writer and a leader. She took Creative Writing 1 this year.

Ula is a senior who, according to Mrs. Ragland, was a bright light in Creative Writing 1 with a strong voice!

Genesis is also a senior in our Class of 2026, and is one of the three editors of Scribble Society, the Creative Writing club at the NC Cyber Academy High school. Genesis has taken all three levels of Creative Writing, 1, 2, and 3 during her time as an Owl!

Olivia, Ula, and Genesis will be recognized at a ceremony in March, and their writing will be published in a state anthology! Congratulations published authors! We are so proud of you!

The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers hosts the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, which honors high school students. NC Cyber Academy freshman Kimberly Yelverton earned Honorable Mention recognition for her collection of poetry, including “The Ghostly Kiss” and “Flash Fiction.”

“Kimberly Yelverton is a 9th grader who is a true poet! She took Creative Writing 1 and wrote journals and journals of poetry. She is a deep thinker who likes to share her work with others,” said Kimberly’s English teacher, Mrs. Lisa Ragland.

Congratulations to Kimberly for this unique achievement!

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!

On Monday, February 23, a collection of NC Cyber Academy teachers and students faced off in “The War of Elites,” a special debate tournament hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA). It was a chance for the ultimate debate showdown between NC Cyber teachers and students, with fun, school-appropriate topics, and a chance for both staff and students to show off their critical thinking skills!

Four students and four teachers, selected from interest applications, faced off in a series of one-on-one debates, which were judged by a panel comprised of SGA students. It was a fun and informative afternoon for everyone!

NC Cyber Academy’s HOSA-Future Health Professionals Chapter is proud to announce that Asiah Lee, Chandy Pierre, and Janelle Xu have been accepted into the highly selective Leadership Initiatives Summer Internship Program. These ladies will participate in the Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship during July 2026, joining motivated students from around the world in an immersive, hands-on medical training experience.

This internship connects high school students with global medical leaders in emergency medicine, surgery, medical research, and public health. Throughout the week, our students will work directly with medical professionals, visit top healthcare facilities, and collaborate with the Nagari Medical Clinic & Maternity Ward in Bauchi State, Nigeria, to design a real-world public health campaign. They will also engage in advanced simulation labs, performing procedures such as upper endoscopy, abdominal ultrasound, and phlebotomy using state‑of‑the‑art medical units.

We congratulate Asiah, Chandy, and Janelle on this outstanding achievement and look forward to the impact they will make as a future leader in health science and public health.

Corey English, an 11th grade student at North Carolina Cyber Academy, recently attended the 22nd annual Winter Agricultural Literacy Fest & Academic Fair, which celebrates National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week, alongside his mother.

Shout Out to Corey for representing NC Cyber Academy at the Literary Fest & Academic Fair!

Class of 2026 senior Isabella Reil is involved in a wide range of activities both inside and outside of NC Cyber Academy. Isabella’s hobbies include bracelet making, hiking, and swimming. She has also been involved in the Student Government Association (SGA).

During the 2024-25 school year, Isabella served as the junior class Vice President.

“I like that even though the school is virtual, there are many opportunities to meet up in person,” she said.

Isabella is a tremendously hard worker. In addition to working as a hostess at her local Outback Steakhouse, she has worked as an intern with a highly-experienced infusion nurse who holds the much-desired certification of CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion), the only national accreditation for infusion nurses. Isabella is planning on becoming a nurse practitioner and running her own clinic in the future.

We wish Isabella continued success in her senior spring semester, and we look forward to seeing all of our 2026 graduates at our graduation ceremony Thursday, May 21 in Raleigh!

Dita Brutus, a senior at NC Cyber Academy, recently went gemming in Boone, North Carolina! Check out some photos of her fun adventure!

I would like to give a shoutout to Mr. Weaver, my English 2 Honors teacher. I had him last semester and being in his class was an amazing experience.

Mr. Weaver is always so supportive, funny, and kind to his students. He was the kind of teacher that was able to get the whole class engaged and actually enjoy the classwork.

Mr. Weaver was always extremely good at encouraging his students and helping them with their work and even maybe unintentionally helping them with their mental health. He was always so bright and cheery no matter what, and his class was always the highlight of my day.

---Amaya Garcia (9th Grade)

I would like to give a Shout Out to Mrs.Sampson, our ninth grade attendance and engagement coach, and one of our Learning Lab teachers. Crystal Sampson is always a big bright light in the morning. Crystal has always been a light, guide, coach, and mentor to all of us students (and also a mom loll). She has been there for us since August, and will continue to be here for us until we walk across the stage a graduation (and I'm sure she will be even after that).

---Lydia Wood (9th Grade)

Mrs. Sampson provided the following response to Lydia's Shout Out!

Lydia, thank you so much! I absolutely LOVE working here at NC Cyber because of students and families like yours and those I get to work with every day. I am blessed beyond measure to get to work here and meet students and families that I get to love just like my own. Keep up the good work!

I would like to make a teacher shoutout for Ms. Macc! She was one of the best English teachers I've ever had and helped me a lot throughout the beginning of my high school year which was pretty tough. She was fun, very creative, helpful and engaging. I miss her class a lot!

---LaNasia (Lala) Paige (9th Grade)

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!

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 at Board & Batten, an amazing venue in Lexington, North Carolina! This will be an incredible opportunity for our High School students to come together for a night of dancing, fun, photos, and memories that will last forever! 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!

Bridget Modlin is the parent of multiple NC Cyber Academy students, including Delila Thompson (4th Grade), Gabriella Thompson (5th Grade), Savanna Thompson (6th Grade), Isabella Thompson (8th Grade), and Natallie Bland (8th Grade). She provided the following thoughts about her family’s move from the North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) to the North Carolina Cyber Academy.

My girls who are in 8th, 6th, 5th, and 4th grade made the switch from North Carolina Virtual Academy in January. We had been with them for 9 years. I was skeptical at first, but we have been accommodated so well and have enjoyed North Carolina Cyber Academy. We are so glad we made the decision.

Mrs. (Candi) Rhinehart and Mrs. (Holly) Noel have been so helpful to us. There have been others but these two have really gone above and beyond. They have answered many questions and helped out in many ways. We have really enjoyed having less of a workload and the Friday's with no live classes. A big thank you to staff and teachers who have been so welcoming and guided us through this process. We are looking forward to many more years to come.

Thanks to Bridget Modlin for this wonderful review!

The North Carolina Cyber Academy is officially on Tiktok! Check out our initial videos, celebrating Black History Month and CTE Month, as well as our previews of the High School's 2026 Prom and Graduation ceremonies! We also have promotional and advertising videos on this new Tiktok channel!

We'll be producing videos on a regular basis on our new Tiktok channel - stay tuned!

Starting with the month of February, the North Carolina Cyber Academy is now producing a regular series of podcasts! These podcasts are produced to tell the many unique and diverse stories of our students and our staff! Our first two podcasts celebrated CTE Month, as well as the successes of many of our High School students in various contests for artwork, story telling, and poetry!

Take a listen below! And stay tuned to NC Cyber's YouTube Channel and website for more podcasts in the weeks and months to come!

At the North Carolina Academy, we are building strong leadership skills through Habit 3 - Put First Things First. This is part of our “Leader in Me” approach to high-quality learning and teaching!

Leaders understand priorities. They focus on what is most important, like completing assignments, preparing for tests, and taking care of responsibilities, before jumping into fun activities. This habit helps students manage time, stay organized, and make choices that support their success.

Family Challenge

Please talk with your student about what is on their plate each week. Help them sort tasks into “Must Do” and “Can Do Later” lists and celebrate when they stick to their priorities.

Habit 3 Put First Things First. “Work first, then play.”

#Habit3 #PutFirstThingsFirst #LeadershipInAction #LeaderInMe #NCCAMiddleLeads #TimeManagement #StudentSuccess

On Presidents Day, the NC Cyber Academy took time to reflect on the leadership, courage, and dedication of the individuals who have served as President of the United States throughout our nation’s history.

Presidents Day is an opportunity to learn about the challenges they faced, the decisions that shaped our country, and the enduring principles of service, responsibility, and civic engagement.

At NC Cyber Academy, we encourage our students to explore history with curiosity and critical thinking as we honor the foundations of our democracy and the values that unite us.

Wishing our NC Cyber community a meaningful and reflective Presidents Day!

This month, we honored the courage, brilliance, and perseverance of Black leaders who helped shape our nation and expand opportunity for generations to come.

From the moral leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to the scientific innovation of George Washington Carver, the fearless freedom of Harriet Tubman, and the barrier-breaking legacy of Jackie Robinson, their stories remind us that progress is driven by vision, resilience, and an unwavering belief in justice.

At North Carolina Cyber Academy, we celebrate Black history not only as a reflection on the past, but as a living legacy that inspires our students to lead, innovate, and create a more equitable future.

A healthy smile helps set the foundation for lifelong confidence and wellness. This month, we encourage our students and families to make dental care a daily habit—brushing twice a day, flossing regularly, and keeping up with dental checkups.

At North Carolina Cyber Academy, we believe healthy students learn better, smile brighter, and thrive both in and out of the classroom. Let’s work together to keep those smiles strong all year long!

Smile and shine, NCCA!

In celebration of National School Counselors Week (February 2-6, 2026), the North Carolina Cyber Academy thanked our dedicated, professional Counseling staff across the Elementary, Middle, and High School. Each of you do so much every day to improve the educational experience of our families. You are greatly appreciated! Thanks for everything you do for our school and our students!

This week, we proudly join schools across the nation in celebrating Public Schools Week (February 23–27, 2026) — a time to recognize the incredible impact public education has on our students, families, and communities.

At North Carolina Cyber Academy, we are honored to provide a high-quality, tuition-free public school option that empowers students to learn, grow, and achieve in a flexible online environment. Our dedicated teachers, supportive staff, engaged families, and hardworking students are what make our school community so special.

Public education opens doors, creates opportunities, and prepares the next generation of leaders — and we are proud to be part of that mission every day.

💙 Thank you to our NCCA families, educators, and staff for making a difference.
🎓 Thank you to public schools across North Carolina and beyond for serving students with passion and purpose.

#PublicSchoolsWeek #PSW26 #NCCAProud

We know you’ve been waiting, and it is officially time to apply for Operation Purple® Camp!

We’ll host military kids for nine weeks of camp this summer at ten locations nationwide. From swimming and gaga ball to special events designed to celebrate the military kid journey, this experience is just for you.

The application will be open until March 11. Applications received after March 11 will be placed on the waitlist.

What is Operation Purple Camp?

Operation Purple Camp takes your traditional summer camp to the next level! Our free one-week overnight camp is exclusively for military kids and creates a space for them to celebrate all the ways Military Kids Serve Too®. We build community, connection, and resilience with the support of Military and Family Life Counselors, camp counselors, and military kids of all service branches.

Select a camp location near you and apply today!

Questions?

See our frequently asked questions, or register our upcoming informational Zoom meeting on Wednesday, February 25, at 8pm ET. If you still have questions, email OPC@MilitaryFamily.org and join our Operation Purple Family Connection Facebook group.

No camp near you?

Our virtual Operation Purple Summer Challenge offers military families all around the globe the opportunity to connect, have fun, and try new things all from the comfort of their home. Registration starts in March and is open to all who sign up. Subscribe to our email to be notified when sign-ups are open.

Applications are open for military connected kids of all service branches.

Both active duty and veteran families are eligible.

The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Upsilon Sigma Chapter, located in Union County, is currently planning its annual Youth Symposium and are sending out invitations for this event, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The symposium is a community-focused event designed to highlight and address prevalent issues that negatively impact today’s youth, including teen violence, low self-esteem, suicide, and teen pregnancy. Through engaging discussions and activities, these events aim to improve educational and behavioral outcomes and are highly anticipated within local communities.

The symposium will include:

• Youth networking activities
• A STEM-focused discussion
• A mental health awareness session
• A dance demonstration
• A raffle featuring donated items

To learn more about the Youth Symposium, and to RSVP for this upcoming event, learn more below!

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 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!