Ashley High School AIG Update

If you would like to schedule an individual meeting for this week, I will be at Ashley Monday (2/17) and at Hoggard Tuesday - Friday (2/18-21).

Appointments with Crudeli

Calling all high school juniors! The application for State Superintendent Mo Green’s Student Advisory Council has been reopened.

High school juniors interested in state education issues, advocating on behalf of their peers and serving as an advisor to decision-makers in K-12 education are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Student Advisory Council, students will meet monthly and serve a two-year term that concludes at the end of their senior year. The Advisory Council is open to all public school students in North Carolina.

Learn more and apply here. The deadline to apply is February 19.

The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. The Cameron Impact Scholar is unique among their peers in their desire to directly impact their communities and in the world at large. Our Scholar aspires to contribute to positive forces for change and plans to tailor their education to that end. The Cameron Impact Scholarship covers the full tuition, fees, and books at any accredited U.S. based college or university that the recipient chooses to attend.

As a merit-based program, the Cameron Impact Scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. We are looking for young leaders with demonstrated passion and commitment to any variety of positive impact.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE CLASS OF 2026

*** WE ARE LIMITED TO ACCEPTING A TOTAL OF 3,000 COMPLETE APPLICATIONS.

***** We are only able to accept and review a total of 3,000 complete and eligible applications - please note that we typically reach capacity prior to the final deadline and we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE applicants to submit well before the September deadline. The early deadline is in May.

We are excited to announce the launch of the Ronald Reagan Debate Series. This is an exciting competition for students in grades 9-12 to show their speaking and debating skills. The series promotes clear communication, good manners, storytelling, and even a little humor—just like President Reagan himself!

Students will get the chance to debate important topics, like the role of states in education, in a fun and respectful way. There are 15 in-person regional competitions and 1 online competition available this year.

To learn more and sign up, visit us at www.reaganfoundation.org/debate.

The New York Times invites students to explain how to do any task in 400 words or fewer. Contest dates: Feb. 12 to March 12, 2025.

How to . . .

It's the time of year to start signing up! The site linked below is certainly not exhaustive, but we have tried to include what we can. If a link on the page doesn't work . . . google it. Many of the links change every year and it is impossible to keep up.

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This one-week program is designed for current high school juniors, offering them a unique opportunity to experience life as a Cadet at West Point. The action-packed week will be both challenging and rewarding, with participants taking part in:

• Four hands-on academic workshops selected from 17 different options, taught by West Point faculty.

• Physical and mental challenges, including indoor and outdoor obstacle courses, intramurals, and the Candidate Fitness Assessment.

• Leadership and character development through team challenges, the Leader Reaction Course, and ethics discussions led by West Point Cadets.

Check out the SLE 2024 VIDEO to learn more about the experience.

Students can choose between two SLE sessions:

• May 31 – June 6

• June 7 – June 13

Applications for SLE open on February 15, and selections will be made on a rolling basis starting March 15. Completing this application also fulfills the first portion of the application to West Point.

West Point provides scholarships to cover the costs of SLE fees and travel expenses for students who have proven financial need.

Learn more here: West Point Summer Leader Experience

Apply to SLE: SLE Application

Rising high school seniors can experience college life on Carolina’s campus. Project Uplift seeks to engage participants in an immersive experience that connects them with UNC-Chapel Hill. Participants learn about the admissions and financial aid process, build meaningful connections with students from across the country, attend a culture show, and interact with Carolina students, faculty, and staff. Parents/guardians have the option to attend a parent panel, where they learn about academic and campus resources available to their student.

Project Uplift is designed to allow students to experience learning in a variety of different university contexts, from large lectures to small seminars and, most important, from interactions with current Carolina students. The cost to participate in Project Uplift is $50.

Click here to register for Project Uplift.

Embrace your creativity and attend a CAMp at Cameron Art Museum this summer taught by a local teaching artist. Each CAMp features a different theme and includes a trip to the exhibitions inside the museum. CAMps are half-day for ages 5-8 or 9-12 during June, July, and August. Teen CAMps are during the month of July. CAMp session times are either 9 am-12 pm or 2-5 pm. Register for updates!

Date/Time:

June, July, August

Skill Level:

Youth: ages 5-8, Youth: ages 9-12, Youth: Teens

Admission:

CAM Member $160, Not-Yet-Member, $190

Instructor:

Local Teaching Artists

Supplies:

All supplies included for all CAMps

Register

Over the last eight years , The Wilmington Road Runners have awarded $36,000 in scholarships to area track and XC seniors. This year we will be awarding a record $12,000 in total scholarships .

WRRC Scholarship 2025

Awards will be as follows: 2x $3000 and 4 x $1500

Open to: Seniors who have or are serving on their XC or track team

Applications and more info can be found here : https://wilmingtonroadrunners.wildapricot.org/WRRC-Scholarship

Deadline : March 21st

Are you ready to ignite the spirit of discovery and champion the scientists of tomorrow? The Science Olympiad tournament is just around the corner, and we need your energy and expertise to make it an unforgettable event for our elementary students!

Date: March 1, 2025 (Yes...it is a Saturday)

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Ashley High School

This day of friendly competition will showcase student brilliance in STEM across events like engineering challenges, chemistry labs, and scientific problem-solving. We’d love for you to join the action as a volunteer!

Ways You Can Help:

• Event Assistant: Assist event leaders, guide students, and celebrate their hard work.

• Timers/Proctors: Keep the competition running smoothly by managing time

• Hall Monitors: Assists competitors and volunteers as needed

• General Support: Be the friendly face that ensures everything goes according to plan.

Perks of Volunteering:

• 5 Volunteer Hours - just make sure you sign in and sign out.

• A front-row seat to students’ incredible creativity and knowledge.

• A delicious free lunch (and coffee to fuel the day!).

• The satisfaction of knowing you’ve inspired the next generation of scientists.

• No prior experience with Science Olympiad is required; we’ll provide all the training you need. Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a team cheerleader, or just love seeing students excel, there’s a role for you.

Each month on the 2nd Saturday, CFRW conducts a community clean-up somewhere in the local Cape Fear area. Clean-ups are almost always from 9am-11am. Anyone can sign-up to join the clean-up event. CFRW staff provide gloves, trash/recycle bags, and grabbers for volunteers. Check the calendar each month as locations are usually TBD until about a week before. You should register to attend so they will have enough supplies. Click on the event in the CFRW calendar to register.

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 meetings are from 6-7pm at the Spencer Boardroom, 1805 s. 15th Street.

January 13th

February 17th

March 17th

April 7th

May 19th

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.

Information about these opportunities was provided in previous newsletters. Check the archive to get more details and links to registration/applications.

• Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge - Feb. 21
• STOSSEL Essay Contest - March 21
• O'Connor Institute Ambassadors Online Civics & Debate Club (9-12) March 29
• NC Design Camp (10-12) - April 11

Email: jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net

AHS Office: 405

Hoggard Office: 104B