Ashley High School AIG Update

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Please make sure to scroll through the entire newsletter. While some of the info is the same, new opportunities are added every week.

StepUp Wilmington has officially partnered with Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) to host our Teen Job Readiness Workshop this summer!

It’s a 2.5-day interactive experience focused on helping teens build confidence, gain real-world skills, and get prepared for whatever comes next. This is the same free program structure we’ve been running, but now in an even better space right down the road at CFCC downtown!

What students can expect:

• Resume building and interview practice

• Confidence, professionalism, and communication skill development

• Guest speakers and connections with local employers/colleges

• Career exploration, no matter their next step (career, college, military, etc.)

• A fun, engaging environment with teens from across the area

• After completing the course: continued professional support & mentoring, possible financial assistance to upskill, and real world next steps/connections (job shadowing, internships, etc.)

Lunch and snacks are provided each day!

Details:

• Open to ages 16-19 (just need to be 16 by the class start date)

• Two sessions available: June 23-25th or July 14-16th

• 100% FREE!!!

When registering, students will be asked to select that they qualify for a waiver. EVERYONE qualifies for this waiver- so select "YES". They can select any option, it’s simply a formality. No SSN is required.

Spots are very limited, so we encourage students to sign up as soon as possible!

June Signup
July Signup

National College Decision Day was May 1, and it just got a whole lot easier for students! With CIEE College First Year Abroad, their first semester of college could cost them just $8,080.

This special anniversary rate includes room and board for either the Fall 2026 or Fall 2027 semester, a 12-14 credit-bearing course load delivered by CIEE and/or Arizona State University Online, and application/ resume-boosting opportunities that today’s competitive world demands.

Apply by the June 1 deadline for the Fall 2026 semester.

Ready to learn more about CIEE College First Year Abroad? Click the button for more info!

Students and families are invited to learn about summer programs, internships, camps, and other opportunities that support academic growth, career exploration, and post-secondary planning. These experiences help students prepare for college, career, and personal development while making the most of their summer break.

When:

Saturday, June 6th
10 am – 3 pm

Where:
Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden
3800 Canterbury Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Our 16th annual free community environmental education event features carnivorous plants that thrive in southeastern NC. Participants will learn about several types of carnivorous plants, why they grow here, and how they trap their prey.

• Garden Guides: will help you find carnivorous plants in the Rehder Garden and answer questions
• Activities: Carnivorous plant themed games, arts and crafts, and face painters!
• Educational tables: with partners from Halyburton Park, Carolina Beach State Park, The North American Sarracenia Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy
• Back by popular demand: Ethically-sourced flytraps for sale to benefit the Coastal Land Trust. (First come first served, supplies will be limited)

Check out the available slots and descriptions and choose the position you'd like to volunteer for. There will be water provided for volunteers, as well as any other required materials. If you have questions in advance, please email Lauren at stewardship@coastallandtrust.org.

Sign up HERE

The Gifted Advisory Council is an independent council of families, community members, business leaders, and NHCS staff who meet monthly to support and advocate for the NHCS AIG Program. The GAC is part of the community partnership standard in the 2025-28 AIG Plan. The council provides perspectives, information, and independent initiatives that are not shared through regular NHCS AIG communications. If you are interested in becoming a voting member of the GAC Board, up to 11 voting member positions are available. Please complete this application to be considered for GAC Board membership.

The Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill is a four-year, fully funded educational experience for students of the highest caliber. For more information about the Morehead-Cain Scholarship, please spend some time reviewing their website linked below.

All high schools in North Carolina are eligible to nominate students for the Morehead-Cain. The number of nominees from each North Carolina high school is determined by the size of the senior class. Class of 2026 seniors who are interested in applying for the school nomination for their respective school need to complete and submit the Morehead Cain School Nominee Questionnaire Form by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 15, 2026. Students will be notified of their school nomination status in June 2026.

Students who are not selected as school nominees will be strongly encouraged to self-nominate.

Please join the Scholarship Google Classroom to apply for nomination.

CollegeData's mobile app includes tools and resources to help you search and compare over 2,600 college profiles and thousands of scholarship awards worth over $5 billion, see your chances of getting in with College Chances, and help you prepare, apply, and pay for college!

The Leadership/Scholarship Google Classroom contains opportunities for students in all grades. Some are contests, leadership seminars, volunteer opportunities, and scholarships. The AIG coordinators are constantly adding and updating information here. Join using the button/code so you are aware of opportunities as they become available.

Some links may be outdated but this gives you an idea of where to begin in planning summer experiences.

I try not to post things for more than 2 weeks:

Ashley Newsletter Folder 2025-2026

Hoggard Newsletter Folder 2025-2026

• April 10 - NC State Design Camp (9-12) early bird registration
• APRIL 15 - (JUNIORS) The U.S. Military Academy at West Point Summer Leader Experience
• April 16 - America's Field Trip
• April 25 - US Service Academy Info Forum
• April 30 - Shoot Like a Girl
• May 1 (or until full) - JUNIORS Cameron Impact Scholarship
• No Deadline: Schools Meals for All Student Ambassador Program
• Deadlines vary by program: NC State Pre-College Programs

The GAC is an independent council of families, community members, business leaders, and NHCS staff who meet monthly to support and advocate for the NHCS AIG Program. The GAC is part of the community partnership standard in the 2022-2025 AIG Plan. The council provides perspectives, information, and independent initiatives that are not shared through regular NHCS AIG communications. Please use the link below to join the GAC's mailing list for newsletters and other information for how to support your student and their school's AIG program. The remaining meetings for this school year are planned for:

April 20, 2026

All meetings are from 6:00-7:00pm at the Board of Education Building

meetings are not streamed or recorded

If you aren't sure you can make the meetings but would like to receive information from the Gifted Advisory Council, please sign up below.

Email: Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net

https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/crudeliaig/home
Hoggard Office: 104B

Ashley Office: 405