Hoggard High School AIG Update

Ashley: Mon-Tues, March 9-10

Hoggard: Wed-Fri, March 11-13

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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.

Summer programs are a great option for high school students because they involve guided instruction, organized project work, and opportunities to engage with faculty, instructors, and peers who share your interests. You may explore subjects such as science, engineering, writing, leadership, or the arts in settings that reflect college-level learning environments. These opportunities, often run by top colleges and respected organizations, are structured to provide practical skills and exposure to potential college majors.

North Carolina is home to universities like Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State, and the summer programs here often allow you to live on campus and experience college life. This experience includes college-level coursework, research opportunities, especially in fields like STEM, and career exploration.

Application due to me by March 19th at the Scholarship Google Classroom where you can also find further information. You can join here: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODAwNDQ3ODk2MDEy?cjc=ef6mnrpk

QuestBridge is a nationally recognized nonprofit that helps outstanding students from low-income backgrounds dream big and realize that a top college is possible. Start your path to college with QuestBridge!

📢 The 2026 College Prep Scholars Program application for high school juniors is now open! The deadline to apply is March 24, 2026. Create an account or log in below to apply.

If you are not a current high school junior, join our mailing list to be notified when you become eligible to apply to QuestBridge programs.

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Design Camp is a pre-college summer program for middle school and high school students organized by the NC State Design Lab for K12 Education and Outreach. Held each summer, Design Camp informs students about the study of design and raises awareness of the impact of design on all aspects of our everyday lives. The design thinking skills and creative experience gained can empower students on their path toward becoming innovative problem solvers and prepare them to tackle the challenges of the future. Day camps, residential camps, and immersion camps available. Click below to explore options.

Think, Write, and Compete for Cash Prizes!

Each year, middle and high school students have the chance to make their case on big ideas — and compete for cash prizes. This year, we award over $12,000 to students.

Beyond the prizes, the contest helps strengthen research, critical thinking, and persuasive writing skills — abilities that will serve students in school and beyond. They can enter on their own, or teachers can assign the contest and earn rewards for participation.

Somewhere between "follow your passion" and "but what will you do with that degree?" is a conversation worth having, and our Guide to Performing & Visual Arts is a good place to start it.

Medical illustrator. Video game designer. UX researcher. These are real, in-demand careers that arts graduates actually land, and they're just a few of the paths our guide covers.

You'll also find real data on earning potential, tips on building a standout portfolio, advice on finding the right programs, and a breakdown of how to pay for it all.

All NC high school juniors take the ACT in the spring of their 11th grade year. Students are automatically registered for this test and it is given at their high school. Students who wish to take the ACT multiple times may register and pay for additional local ACT testing dates here. The SAT is not given in NHC schools. If you would like to take the SAT, you will have to do so on your own time. Register and pay for the SAT at this website on your own.

There are free test prep resources for both the ACT and SAT below.

Click the button above for instructions on how to create your account and access these free resources provided by NHCS.

Downloadable resources for each ACT section.

College Board has partnered with Schoolhouse.world, founded by Khan Academy® creator Sal Khan, to launch free, peer-led SAT tutoring, adding a new layer of support to its extensive suite of no-cost practice resources. Early pilot results point to increased confidence and a stronger growth mindset among participating students.

Led by current West Point cadets, Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a five-day immersion into a West Point cadet's academic, military, and social life. SLE is for rising high school seniors who are interested in learning more about West Point and the qualities required to succeed as a cadet.

SLE takes place the summer between your junior and senior year. High school juniors should apply between 15 February and 15 April of their junior year. To apply, complete the initial portion of the West Point application (Step 3 in our Steps to Admission) and then the SLE checklist.

At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech academic facilities, team-building athletic activities, and realistic military training. You'll also gain firsthand insight into the character, determination, commitment to excellence, and leadership skills expected of West Point cadets.

Dates for Upcoming Sessions

• Session 1: May 30-June 3, 2026
• Session 2: June 5-9, 2026
• Session 3: June 11-15, 2026

An SLE application doubles as the first step of a West Point application. However, please note that an SLE application nor attending SLE obligates you to complete a West Point application or attend West Point.

Learn more here: West Point Summer Leader Experience

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

Our Wishmakers Gala will take place on Thursday, March 19 at the Burney Center at UNCW. This signature fundraising event brings our community together to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, and volunteers play a key role in making the evening run smoothly.

Volunteer roles include:

Event Set-Up – Helping prepare the venue prior to guest arrival
Food & Beverage Service – Assisting with serving meals and drinks during the event
Bussing – Clearing tables and supporting event flow
Event Break-Down – Helping wrap up at the end of the evening

Students can earn service hours, support a meaningful cause, and participate in a memorable community event. Volunteers can sign up directly using this link: Sign up here

The spring season schedule and volunteer sign up is available if you would be willing to participate. We welcome volunteers of all ages and just ask that anyone under the age of 14 have an adult accompany them.

The Miracle League of Wilmington is an accessible baseball league filled with joy, dancing and home runs for children and adults living with disabilities; Ages 3+. Currently, the Miracle League of Wilmington serves over 150+ All Stars through three types of teams: Tee Ball, Classic, and Competitive.

All games and practices are played at the Miracle Field located at 5510 Olsen Park Lane in Wilmington, NC. The specialized 33,000 square foot field is made of a flat, rubberized surface that is barrier free for all Miracle League All Stars!

For a full description of volunteer needs click here.

Volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BACAC29A4FF2-61280984-volunteer#/

Feb. 19 @6:00pm: Evaluating Financial Aid Award Offers Register Here

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.

We are in the process of moving our NHCS Scholarship website. The old website is no longer being updated; the last updated information on the old site is November 2025. The new link below is the main location for scholarship resources.

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Ashley Newsletter Folder 2025-2026

Hoggard Newsletter Folder 2025-2026

• March 9 - Bank of America Leadership Program
• March 15 - 2026 NOW Youth Leadership Awards
• March 15 - (9-12) Duke Vertices High School Science Communication Challenge
• March 27 - NC Youth Institute
• April 10 - Girls Who Code
• 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:

February 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

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
Website: https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-nhhs-aig/home-1
Ashley Office: 405

Hoggard Office: 104B