Message from the Principal

Tonight, as we stand on the eve of a new school year, there is a special excitement in the air. Tomorrow, we welcome our students back to campus, and we are ready for another year of learning, growth, opportunity, and excellence.

We had a wonderful turnout for Open House and New Student Orientation, and it was exciting to see so many familiar faces, welcome our newest Pirates, and feel the energy building throughout our school community. Thank you to our families, students, and staff for helping make these events such a success.

And to our seniors...Happy First Last Day of School! Your final first day is a milestone worth celebrating. This is the beginning of a year filled with memories, challenges, accomplishments, and opportunities to leave your mark on Massey Hill Classical.

Remember that all students will report to GLA at the beginning of each day for the first 10 days of school. In this edition, you will find the first 10 days of bell schedule, traffic pattern information, Driver's Ed., and how to access Infinite Campus. Additionally, you will find important information about Chromebook distribution and an electronic copy of the MHCHS 2026-2027 Parent and Student Handbook. Please make sure to review the handbooks carefully and read The Pirate Press in its entirety.

Students will also receive a Beginning of Year Packet on the first day of school. Please review the items in the packet. There are important forms that must be returned to the school that will be provided in the Beginning of Year Packet. Additionally, all students should have a locker by Friday, August 28th. Students will not be assigned a locker until all required paperwork are returned to the school by Friday, August 28th. Please remember that new and returning students are required to have a traditional combination lock on their locker. An example of the required lock can be found at this link.

Tomorrow, we begin a new chapter together. Let us make it a year defined by high expectations, meaningful relationships, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.

Please feel free to contact the school or Dr. Abraham-Johnson directly with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing all of our students in the morning.

With excitement and appreciation,

Dr. Catherine Abraham-Johnson

Principal

Regular school day office hours are from 7:00-3:30 p.m.

Daily Bell times are from 7:40-2:50 p.m.

To ensure that all students and families know our bell schedule for the first ten days of school, please review the attachment. The attachment provides a day by day bell schedule from August 24th through September 4th.

All students will report to their GLA (homeroom) at the start of each day for the first ten days of school. It is imperative that all students report to school on time and be present at GLA as attendance will be taken.

After September 24th, our campus will follow our regular bell schedule.

Arrival on Campus:

The gate opens at 7:00 a.m. and the building will open at 7:10 a.m. Students will be allowed to enter the building (gym or cafeteria) at 7:10 a.m. Parents/guardians should not leave children unattended before 7:10 a.m. At 7:10 a.m., students will report to the gym or cafeteria upon arrival at school and must go through the weapons detector upon entering the building. Students who choose not to eat breakfast at school should report to the gym. Students will remain in these two areas until the bell rings at 7:33 a.m. Once the bell rings at 7:33 a.m., students will be dismissed to go to their lockers and be in their class seat at 7:40 a.m.

Dismissal:

The gate will be opened before 2:50 p.m. Students will be dismissed at 2:50 p.m. The gate will be closed at 3:00 p.m. All students must be picked up by that time. The only students who are permitted to stay after school are students who have an after school club meeting or tutoring sessions with teacher and/or club advisor.

Staff Members on Traffic Duty

Parents and families, please remember to follow the designated traffic pattern during arrival and dismissal and follow the directions of staff members assigned to traffic duty. Our staff are there to help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we work together to ensure the safety of all students, families, and staff.

Please review the traffic pattern shared in the attachment. This was also shared at Open House.

Thank you for your support!

In the Beginning of Year Packet that your child will receive on Monday, you will receive two documents the pertain to technology and Chromebook usage:

1. CCS 1:1 Program Contract for Student Chromebook Use 2026-2027 School Year (Return to school)
2. Refined Student Device Program 2026-2027: *Chromebook Parent/Student Acknowledgment OPT-IN Form (gold paper) (Return to school if applicable).

Students will receive a personalized Chromebook Contract in their GLA on Monday. As the contracts and the opt-in form is signed and returned, the student will be issued their Chromebook. Chromebooks will start going home on Wednesday (with signed opt-in form). The sooner the contract and opt-in form is returned, the faster your student will receive their Chromebook.

If for some reason your student did not receive a contract please contact Mrs. Dunn at juliannedunn@ccs.k12.nc.us

Please read the Driver's Ed information below:

Registration Link:
https://www.ccs.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/page/registration

Driver Education Registration Information

Registration Window:

• Now Open
  

• Closes: September 07, 2026 at 8:00 PM

• September 21 – October 16, 2026

Virtual Classes
Virtual classes are available to students from Cumberland International, Cross Creek, Cumberland Virtual Academy, Cumberland Polytechnic, Massey Hill High School, Reid Ross High School, homeschools, charter and private schools.

Virtual class times will vary by instructor. Schedules will be emailed one week before classes begin.

Infinite Campus is North Carolina’s Student Information System (NCSIS). A comprehensive web-based system that provides real-time access to your child's academic information. Parents can view grades, attendance, assignments, and schedules, while students can track their own progress and stay organized with upcoming assignments.

Here is the link for parents to be able to access their student's Infinite Campus Information. This link will provide you with easy-to-use one-stop shop for your child's educational information. There is a self-service information for families who wish set up their account from home and it takes only a few minutes to complete. Assistance will also be provided at Open House.

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES:

Students reporting late to school must sign in at the Front Office. This includes students who are not in class by the tardy bell (7:40 am) for the first period.

CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES:

If a student wishes to leave school early, he/she must bring a note from home to the front office on the morning of check-out. School personnel will verify the note before the student is allowed to check-out. If a student needs to leave campus at any time during the school day due to illness, school personnel will contact the parent/guardian for permission. Students may not check out for lunch.

Any student who fails to follow the proper check-in/out procedures shall be considered as truant.

CHECKING OUT:

• Only individuals listed on the Emergency Contact form can check-out a student. A photo ID must be provided in order to check the student out of school.

• Only parents and their designees may check out students, unless the student drives to school. Those students may check-out with a verifiable parent note. The note must be brought to the office no later than 9:00 a.m. on the date of checkout.

• Checking out prior to 50% of class completion, which is 48 minutes, will result in an absence in that class.

• No checkouts are permitted for any student after 2:20 p.m

PARKING AREAS:

Designated parking areas are only for drivers and students carpooling with them. All other students will assemble and remain in the designated pick-up area after school. Parking areas are off limits during the school day unless permission is obtained from the main office. Students must leave the parking lot by 2:55 p.m. unless staying for extracurricular activities. Students will not loiter in cars or in parking lots before or after school. See Mr. Gibson for a parking pass. The fee for the pass is $50. Due to limited parking, juniors and seniors will have first priority for parking permits.

Parking Regulations:

• A valid parking permit must be displayed on the rear-view mirror.

• Park only in designated areas.

• Speed Limit is 5 MPH. Pedestrians have the right of way.

• No spinning wheels, careless or reckless driving.

• No loitering in or around cars at any time.

• No smoking in vehicles upon arrival on campus.

• No littering.

• No loud music.

• No returning to the vehicle during school day without office approval.

• All vehicles are to be locked.

• Neither the school nor the school system is responsible for loss due to fire, theft, or accident relative to personal vehicles on school grounds.

• Only drivers and students who carpool with them are allowed in the parking lots.

• Driving students with 6 or more tardies per semester as determined by the principal may lose the privilege of parking on school grounds.

• Students who drive an unregistered vehicle and desire to park on campus should check with the office prior to the day they plan to drive. They may be issued a temporary permit. Violation will be treated as a disciplinary matter, and violators will be required to purchase parking decal. Daily parking passes will be $2.00 per day.

• Violators of the preceding regulations will lose parking privileges for a period of time designated by the administration.

• Students using their automobiles to skip school or leave without authorization will lose privileges as determined by administration.

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.

We are excited to announce that we now have an online school uniform store! This new option 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 completely 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

Here Comes The Bus! We're excited to inform you that CCS will provide bus transportation for our families who live or work on post at Fort Bragg. The bus will begin rolling bright and early on Monday, August 24th, stopping at the Tolson Youth Center daily at 6:40 a.m. After school drop off at this same location is around 3:20 pm. As always, please allow for a 10 minute window for arrival. If you plan for your student to ride the CCS bus, please complete the survey below.

Please click on this link for the survey.

If you would like to utilize the "Here Comes The Bus" App to track the bus, please see this link. Thank you!

We are excited to build a strong and supportive PTA community at Massey Hill Classical High School!

The PTA provides an opportunity for parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and community members to work together to support our students, school programs, and school community. Please complete this brief form to let us know about your interest in becoming involved.

Please see this link for the PTA Interest Form.

• High School Connections (HSC) Updates:

If you are enrolled in FTCC classes, please remember the following:

1. If students are enrolled in a traditional FTCC (Concurrent) section, class(es) started

Monday, August 17th.

2. If students are enrolled in a High School Connections (5H) section, class(es) starts

Monday, August 24th.

3. Students should check their FTCC Self-Service accounts to view their FTCC schedules. For questions about their schedules, they should contact their school counselor and/or career coach.

As required by state law, all students in grades 6 through 12 will view a video on the 5th day of school as part of the Protecting Our Students Act. This video, developed by the NC Center for Safer Schools and Capitol Broadcasting, is designed to educate students about inappropriate behavior and adult misconduct in school settings. Parents can preview the video and course guide in advance and can contact the school to arrange a time to review the materials. Parents also have the option to opt their child out of participation prior to the 5th day of school. The form must be signed and returned to the school prior to the 5th day of school to opt-out of the video and class discussion. For more information, please contact Dr. Abraham-Johnson.

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.