Message from the Principal

This past week, our students enrolled in EOC courses completed their first NC-Check In assessments. We encourage all of our students to attend after school tutoring sessions with their teachers. Please reach out to your child's teacher which days they offer after school tutoring.

This is a reminder that there is no school for students on November 11, 2026. On November 12th, we will have Treasure Time (60 minutes GLA Schedule) and we will also have our make-up pictures for all underclassmen and seniors. We also invite all of our students and families to see our theatre production, Peter and the Star Catcher, this week! Please see the flyer below for details.

The CCS Choice Fair will be at South View High School on November 14, 2026. Our booth will be at the Main Gym. Please see the details below for more information.

Our MHCHS Family Choice Fair Night will be held on December 3, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Media Center. Please help us spread the word of our amazing school community and why our school is the best choice school for students for the 2027-2028 school year!

As a reminder, all parents picking up students must use the designated afternoon drop-off line. Parents should not park in the senior parking lot to pick up students. This creates a significant safety concern, as students may be walking to and from their vehicles in that area. Keeping parent pick-up traffic separate from student parking areas is essential to maintaining a safe environment for everyone. Additionally, please ensure that you follow the designated parking lot entrances and exits and adhere to the traffic procedures outlined in the attached Instructions for Morning and Afternoon Traffic.

In particular, please remember:

• Use the designated entrance and follow the established traffic flow.

• Do not turn left when exiting the parking lot.

• Follow the directions of staff members and personnel directing traffic.

• Use the designated carpool lanes for student pick-up and drop-off.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and families. These procedures are in place for everyone's protection, and your assistance in following them is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and orderly arrival and dismissal process at Massey Hill Classical High School!

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Catherine Abraham-Johnson

Principal

Please share this information with our community! We will have a booth located in the main gym.

Congratulations to our very own orchestra teacher, Mrs. Katelyn Cashwell, for being named the 2026 Eastern Regional Orchestra Teacher of the Year by the North Carolina Music Educators Association!

This well-deserved honor celebrates Mrs. Cashwell's dedication to music education and the passion, creativity, and the love she has for our students.

We are so proud of Mrs. Cashwell! Please help us congratulate her in this outstanding achievement!

Attention Technology Student Association Members: Please join us this Tuesday, November 10, for our next meeting in room 306 immediately afterschool.

Active Minds will have their next meeting on Tuesday November 10th in room 105 from 3:00 to 3:30 pm. Please make sure your ride is here to pick you up on time. Thank you.

Battle of the Books: There will be a final interest meeting for Battle of the Books team meeting on Friday, November 13th in the Media Center at 3pm. It will last about 45 minutes. Make sure you are working on memorizing the authors and titles. We will go over author name pronunciation at the meeting and discuss any of the books you have finished. Please be working on Battle Questions. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Dunn @ juliannedunn@ccs.k12.nc.us.

Jostenpix is offering a sale for a limited time on school portraits. See the flyer below!

Maintaining a consistent and appropriate uniform dress code helps promote a positive and focused learning environment for all students. In order to support this, the following uniform dress code is as follows:

DRESS CODE:

MHCHS has been approved as a uniform code of dress school since its founding in 1998.

In general, MHCHS staff has discretion in making judgments relating to the appropriateness of dress in the school environment. Appropriate dress and uniform is necessary in order to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and safety. Massey Hill Classical High School is focused on learning and the staff and administration are committed to providing a safe, orderly learning environment for all students. In order to support this, the following uniform dress code will be enforced:

Monday through Thursday Dress Code:

• Tops - Students must wear either solid color collared polo shirts or solid color collared button downs (long sleeve or short sleeve). Collars must be visible under outerwear (i.e. plain crewneck sweatshirts, sweaters, etc.). Permitted colors are Black, Navy, Hunter or Forest Green, White, or Light Gray.

• Bottoms - Students must wear solid color pants. Permitted colors are Black, Navy or Khaki. Pants must be dress/chino/slacks or comparable style. Cargo/carpenter pants and sweatpants are not permitted. Blue jeans/denim material and spandex material are not permitted.

• Non-bulky outerwear (jackets similar to those available for purchase through the school, fleece vests, cardigans, sweaters, solid-colored crewneck sweatshirts, and school/vendor purchased or issued letterman jackets) can be worn throughout the day. Such outerwear must be solid-color in Black, Navy, Hunter or Forest Green, White, or Gray.

• Bulky outerwear (i.e. bubble jackets, etc.) may be worn to and from school, but should remain in the student’s locker during the school day.

• For school safety and security purposes, hoodies and garments with a hood are not allowed. The only exception is the current senior hoodie (26-27 school year) which may be worn by current seniors only.

• Leggings/tights are permitted under skirts. Leggings must be neutral (black, white, navy, or khaki) solid color tights. Leggings/tights may not be worn in the place of pants/shorts/skirts.

• Skirts, shorts, and dresses must be worn in a manner that prevents the display of undergarments. The hemlines of these garments should not exceed three inches above the knees. If the hemline falls within three inches above the knee, it must be accompanied by underlying garments such as bike shorts, non-transparent leggings, stockings, or shorts that extend below the three-inch mark above the knee.

• Shoes may be any color, however they must have a closed toe and closed heel. Crocs, slides, and slippers are not permitted. Additionally, no shoes with a greater than a two inch heel or platform may be worn.

Friday Dress code:

• Blue or black jeans without holes may be worn only on Fridays with an accompanying school shirt. Permitted school shirts include uniform shirts (Monday through Thursday dress), MHCHS shirts (purchased through MHCHS), MHCHS student club/organization shirts, and *Sports shirts/jerseys will be permitted on Fridays. *Sports shirts/jerseys must be from the student’s home high school and the student must be a current member of the team and/or activity, including during the off-season.

PE Uniforms, Backpacks, and Bags:

• Physical Education (PE) Uniforms: Students in Health/PE must wear appropriate attire as directed by the teacher at the start of the semester. Uniform items may be purchased from the school and or any vendor of a parent’s choosing as long as the student’s dress complies with the attire policy of the class.

• All backpacks must stay in lockers. They will not be permitted in the classrooms. Students may have a personal bag that is no larger than 11” x 14”.

• School ordering information for MHCHS optional uniform items will be sent out as soon as possible and posted on the school website.

Students are prohibited from wearing clothing, jewelry, or other articles of personal appearance which:

● Depict profanity, vulgarity, obscenity, or violence;

● Promote use or abuse of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol;

● May create a threat to the health or safety of the student or others;

● Are associated with intimidation, violence or violent groups and about which students have been notified, or

● May create a significant risk of disruption to the educational process or to the operation of the school

The following specific items are also not permitted:

1. Clothing worn in such a manner so as to reveal underwear

2. Bare feet, bedroom slippers

3. See-through, mesh garments

4. Clothing that is excessively baggy or tight

5. Pajamas

6. Sunglasses worn inside school building

7. Sagging pants

8. Jeans with holes

9. Bare midriff shirts

10. Strapless or backless shirts

11. Tanktops

12. Shorts, skirts or dresses above mid-thigh.

13. Attire with messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent, or vulgar or that advertise any product or service not permitted by law to minors

14. Any adornment such as chains or spikes

15. Bandanas

16. Any other article of appearance that is physically revealing or provocative.

17. Hats, hoodies on your head, bonnets, scarves, ski masks, or any other non-religious headwear (Massey Hill Classical will make the necessary accommodations for religious types of headgear or head coverings that would be otherwise restricted.)

*You do not have to buy uniform items through the school as long as they comply with the school’s uniform dress code. Additional options to purchase uniforms will also be shared soon.

This new online store provides families with a convenient way to purchase approved school uniform items throughout the school year. Please note that purchasing uniforms through the online store is optional. Families may continue to purchase approved uniform items from other retailers as long as they comply with the school’s uniform dress code requirements.

Here is the store link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/Ybzj6eNd8p

Please read the MHCHSH 2026-2027 Student and Parent Handbook attached below. This will remain in The Pirate Press throughout the school year and will also be found on the school website.