NC School of Science and Math Info Session: Oct 25th (9th & 10th graders)
A representative from NCSSM will be on campus to discuss the opportunities through NCSSM and address any questions you may have about the application. NCSSM is a free residential school of Math and Science provided free of charge to selected students for 11th & 12th grade. They also offer an online program (1 or 2 classes a semester) for 11th & 12th grades. In addition, they support Summer Ventures which is a free, math and science, 4 week summer program that current 10th & 11th graders may apply to attend.
Laney High School, 2:30pm, in the media center
New Hanover High School, 1:00pm, in the media center
Free College Application Night: October 21st, 4-6:30. Main Library
Need help completing college applications? College Application Week, the week when many North Carolina colleges and universities waive their application fees, is the week of October 21 at 7:30 a.m. and ends on October 27 at 11:59 p.m.
Join us at the Main Library on Monday, October 21 to complete your college applications and residency with the support of admissions professionals!
Representatives from Cape Fear Community College, UNC Wilmington, and CFNC will be on hand to assist with applications.
We will also hold help sessions during the week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the Laney library during 1st and 2nd block. Students can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLupJQF1_5zG6Efgen5AVj_lhDouicd8vS6SANLDH_uT7CEg/viewform
Ivy Panda Video Scholarship (9th-12th): Deadline October 31st
Ivy Panda Video Scholarship: $1000 -1st place, $500 - runner up, any high school student can apply
You will record an original video on one of the following topics:
- ChatGPT as a study assistant: your favorite ethical way of using it in your studies.
- Quality control: tips for fact-checking AI generated content.
- Set for success: tips for creating a productive study environment no matter where you are.
See the website for more details.
Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program
To encourage the joy of reading, the Foundation has developed the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program. Earn a commemorative certificate in recognition of your outstanding achievement and get an Excellence in Reading T-shirt, too!
The Mensa Foundation recognizes and encourages education, gifted youth, and lifelong learning through resources like the Mensa for Kids website and other programs for youth and those who support them. This program is open internationally to any and all readers under 18 years of age, their teachers, and librarians.
Acknowledging the value of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ appreciation of classic literature for young people, the Mensa Foundation is providing a year-round challenge to kids of all ages based on the NEH’s Summertime Favorites and Nonfiction Favorites reading lists, with some alterations.
Click on the button below for more information and instructions for participation.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 26th year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, and Technology.
Eligibility:
- Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2025
- Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2025-2026
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
They award $10,000 individual scholarships to 180 deserving students.
Deadline: Nov. 3, 2024
Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition!
Participate in the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition! This free competition offers a platform for developing essential public speaking skills and engagement with important moments in American history.
The competition is open to students in grades 5-12. Participants will emulate President Reagan's speaking style by analyzing provided excerpts of his speeches and submitting their presentations through our Learning Management System (LMS).
Outstanding participants in both middle and high school divisions can earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the finals hosted in Washington, DC, gaining invaluable speaking experience and enhancing their civic understanding. We encourage students to seize this fantastic opportunity to grow and shine.
Submissions are due November 15th at midnight (PT).
